OTANE PLUNKET SOCIETY'S BALL

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 88, 30 April 1937, Page 10

OTANE PLUNKET SOCIETY'S BALL

A Brilliant Success The Otane Plunket Society' s annual bali, jyhicli took placo on Wednesday niglit, was a brilliant sucoess, attracting a very large nnmbex* qI visitors from both town and country. * The hall, with its attractive decorations of bamboo, raupo, ferns, autumn-tinted foliage 'and beautiful flowers in autumn shades, made an effective setting for the charming and colourftil dresses of the ladies. The music was supplied by Les Henry's orchestra, and with a well-arranged programme of dances, the evening passed pleasantly. Messrs B. White and R. Ashby carried out the ditties of M.C.'s and much appreciated Supper extras were played by Mrs McHardy. * Portion of the supper-room was set apart for bridge players, and here a bright fire made the rooia cosy and cheerful. A delectable supper of sweets and savouries was served by the committee members, who, with the indefatigable president, Mrs J. Clark, and the secretary, Mrs G. Warren, had made very complete arrangements for the pleasure and Ontertainment of their guests. The prizes for the bridge were won by Mrs Allan King and Mr W. . Couper. !Mrs Guy Taylor won the hidden number comiJetition, and a Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Martin and partner. Among the many present were: — The president, Mrs J. Clark, in an attractive frock of inca brown crushproof velvet, with dainty shoulder spray in autumn tints. The secretary, Mrs Grenville* Warren, wore a model black marocain frock wiitb diamante shoulder clasps and bltte corsage spray. Mrs W. A. Tod, black lace and georgette relieved with crimson shoulder spray. Mrs R, H. Tod, black georgette and lace. Mrs Guy Taylor, bordeaux brown corded crepe. Mrs R. H. White," raisin brown duotone velvet. Mrs Trevor Black, attractive frock of beige lace. Mrs J. Tod, moss green ring velvet with insets of beige lace. Mrs A. E. King, navy floral taffetas. Miss Howard, crimson georgette and lace. Mrs Alan King, black silk crepe and velvet shoulder spray. Mrs M. L. Tod, black lace and georgette. Mrs T. J» 0. Warren, wineberry lace qver raoire taffeta. Miss L, Clark, bulkan silk crepe. Mrs R. Rust, model frock of amethyst Sandringham crepe and matching corsage spray. Miss W. Couper, beige over g'eorgette, Mrs^ A. V, Collins, mushroom pink lace over . silk erepe. : Mrs A. Clark, black lace over georgette and pink rosebud shoulder spray. Mrs Carlson, willojv green floral cloque.Miss Hobbs, black lace' and georgette. Mrs O. Wedd, marooh silk crepe. Mrs Griffeii, moss green crepe de chene. Mrs McHardy, powder blue satin net Over blue satin. Miss Stowe, pervenche blue satin crepe. Miss G. Benbow, black crepe matalasse. Miss M. Lovett, blosson pink ring velvet, silver lame trimming. Mifes J, White, admiral blue checked taffeta, blue flower spray. Miss B. Tod, scarlet cloque and shoulder spray to tone. Miss E. White, watteau green velvet and matching spray. Miss L. Collins, api'icot floral taffetas. Miss J. Smith, tartan marocain relieved with dainty net frills. Miss Birch, black panne velvet tunic frock, silver girdle and button trimming. Miss C. Sinclair, midnight blue patterned crepe satin. Miss P. Beveridge, linden green lace over silk crepe, Miss Brown, black silk crepe. MisS Scrimgeour, black velvet and scarlet cape, ■ Miss Hinckesman, black floral crepo. Miss Price, coral pink suede crepe. Miss M. Black, aeroblue ring velvet. Miss J. Clark, tomato-red taffetas, frilled and scalloped hem lMe. Miss Hudson, pale p.ink and blue floral georgette, daintily ruched neckiine. Miss E. Clark, pale blue net and 'lace godets, Miss Hanseu, black chiffon velvet, red girdle and. cbatee. Miss E. Stafford, black velvet skiri an'd deep red .Russian blouse. Jliss M. Hercock, pm'ple chiffon velvet. Miss I\ Pilcher, glatlg green crepe marocain. Miss M. Ashby, parcbment cellophane crepe, puff sleeves. Miss J. Auderton, frilled net over pale green satin crepe. Mis3 Alhusen, marina blue silk net 'ver blue taffeta. Miss F. Ashby, ivory satin ctepe and aco. Miss M. Sutherland, bottle green atin and ecru lace. Miss B. Ityan, black lacquered lace. iMiss j. Sutherland, floral georgette. Miss M. Jainiesou, model black net rock patterned in green. Miss K. Griffen, black satin, .beige ijssi'an blouse. Mrs R, Mudgway, dusty pink maroeuin. Miss Wyllie, cornflour blue » silk t crepe frilled skirt

Miss Martin, geranium velvet, finished bow sash. Miss M. Wills, cerise shimmer crepe. Miss M. Wolfram, white frilled net over satin. v Miss Ropaha, shell pink satin crepe. Miss D. Blyth, flame georgette and lace. Miss A. Griffen, rnary blue crystal crepo. Miss 0. Hercock, black panne velvet. Miss Smith, ivory lace, crimson girdle. Miss D. Stafford, bottle green and pink silk crepe.