AT THE CABARET

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 26 November 1927, Page 11

AT THE CABARET

The “Wool Cabaret.” as it was popularly called, was a gay scene in Napier alter the wool sale, and many parties there included country visitors staying in town, all ready to enjoy some dancing offer the cheering news of a rise in the price of the all important commodity. Large orange shades over the lights, and an orchestra playing the latest "hits” put everyone in a happy vein. The “Doll Dance” was the most popular of the evening, and was repeatedly encored. Ice-creams and strawberries and cream were obtainable, and much enjoyed. as the evening was warm. That winter Is over was also evidenced bv the dainty and airy frocks worn, with hardly any of the übiquitous shawls to be seen which, on cold nights, very often eclipse all the beauty of the frock underneath. Some of the dancers and their frocks seen are the following:— Mrs Borlase in a richly sequinned silver frock. Mrs Ken Richardson in a black georgette, with yoke and side trimmings of beaten silver. Mrs Percy Wall wore black georgette and crepe-de-chine smartly cut. Mrs Gerald Roxburgh (nee Lethbridge) looked charming in pale jade brocaded georgette with silver. Mis May Wanklyn’s dress was of black georgette with draperies on the skirt finished effectively with dull 'ed roses. Miss Runa Norris (Waipukurau) was daintily attired in green figured crepe-de-chine. Miss G von Dadelszen was smart in black chiffon velvet, with a floral inset of brocaded tissue. Miss Doreen Tennant’s dress was deep rose-pink of tiny ifietal petals beautifully mounted on net.

Miss Margaret Brodie chose uale pink taffetas with a tight ruched bodice and corded skirt, with attractive applique. Miss Joan Campbell’s - Victorian frock was of stiff black taffetas with a very bouffant skirt. Miss Hope Bernau wore ecru lace mounted on pink satin, with a tulle scarf of pale pink. Miss Ane McGlashan was charming in her French frock of pink taffetas, with full skirt of silver lace, and a large bow at the back of the waist. Miss Joyce Harston’s dress was of deep salmon taffetas with a tight bodice made low waisted fashion. Mrs Murray wore a French dress of glittering sequins in ivory and pearl tints. Miss Sheila Murray was in a pretty powder-blue taffetas quaintly cut. Others present were: Miss Una Loudoun, Miss Lois Caro, Miss B. Sanderson, Miss Betty Woodward, Miss Rona Woodward, Miss Nancy Thorne-George (Wanganui), Miss Enid Triggs, Miss Betty Moffatt, Miss Simson, also Messrs Hassall, M. McNeil, P. Kinross-White, Ken Graham, M. Miller, K. Bullock. D. Newbigen, D. Pharazyn. D. Kennedy, St. John Smith, J. 'Nelson, Murray. Wilson-Smith, P. Fowler, B. Ste,ad, D. Carlyon, Captain Goddard, and many others.