CROWDED RECEPTION

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 208, 22 November 1927, Page 4

CROWDED RECEPTION

“You asked us to come ir. out of the wet, and have a cup of tea, and what could have been more typical of hospitality to any Britisher than that?” asked the Right Hon. L. S. Amery of the crowd who attended the reception given in honour of Mr. and M rs. Amery at Ellerslie yesterday. THE simple little question came in x amusing response to the fulsome welcomes that had been extended by a quick succession of speakers to Mr. Amery. Speeches that dwelt on Mr. Amery’s life work and personal occomplishments—speeches that touched lightly upon his prowess at athletics—speeches that told of all the hundred different things he had done in all his varied capacities, including that of First Lord of the Admiralty—all these and a multitude of other eulogies were poured out upon Mr. Amery, apd his rep l was all the more charming for its simplicity. In a few words he spoke of the interest that he took in the work of the various bodies who were responsible for the reception, and referred to his pleasure in being in New Zealand and among folk who gave so lavish’- of their welcome and their hospitality. * Mrs. Amery, who was presented with a delightful sheaf of roses, also spoke of her gratitude for the cordial welcome that had been given her and thanked the members of the Victoria League, the Navy League, the Royal Colonial Institute, the Overseas Club and the League of Nations for their kindness in arranging so delightful a reception. Like all good wives, she said, she allowed her husband to make the public speeches, though what she did in the way of talking in private was a rather different affair. The kiosk was delightfully decorated with pink gjadioli, sweet peas and purple irises on the long tables and graceful potted palms arranged around the room. The table at which Mr. and Mrs. Amery and their party sat was! decked with pink roses, while over the centre was suspended a great letter “A.” composed of tightly massed crimson roses. The speakers included Miss J. A. Mowbray, Mr. John Alexander and Professor Worley. Mrs. Amery wore a patterned frock of beige and navy blue crepe de chine with a tiered skirt. Over it she* had a coat of navy blue cloth with a collar of beige fur and she wore a felt hat of navy to tone with the ensemble. Mrs. J. G. Coates, wife of the Prime Minister, chose a charming toilette of | Paris tinted georgette and lace, the j frock being made on straight lines and worn under a deeply tucked coat of georgette with a collar of beige fex. j Her hat was a brimmed crinoline j straw, swathed with matching* velvet. Dame Christina Massey wore a : simple frock of black crepe de chine with a black wrap and hat. Mrs. A. L>. Campbell, Mayoress, wore a frock of white tricot with nasturtium I relief, and a wide brimmed leghorn hat ; trimmed with ribbon bows. Miss J. A. Mowbray, president of the Victoria League, was in a coat frock of navy blue repp with gold embroidered kid strappings. She wore a navy hat with ostrich plume. AMONG THOSE PRESENT Lady Lockhart, black silk crepe ensemble. with black hat of panne velvet and brown furs. Mrs. W. IL Parkes, frock of black satin faconne with, self striped- satin coat and black hat; furs of brown sable. Mrs. A. S. Bankhart, black chiffon velvet wrap banded with fur-and black velvet hat. Mrs. Edger, ensemble of black crepe faille with blue and gold relief and feather trimmed black hat. J^ Terson . frock of black georgette panelled with ecru lace and black hat. .Miss Janet Murray, coat of velourette m ashes of roses tone with collar of grev fur and grey hat. Mrs. John Alexander, frock of honey biown panne velvet under coat of fawn sedan cloth and high crowned hat to tone. Mrs. McKay, satin hatienne coat of navy blue and visca straw hat. Mrs. J. B. Maefarlane, frock of misrnont£§ srsr < ss&. d * cliine and it - f to°°to A' el<SCtric blUe , Af K 'n f r o, : k ot bla< =k satin carLeau and black hat. Mrs. Worrall, ensemble of French srrev Mr? ya A m S.,i :,lU r? Y lth , hat to.tone A. Bullock, frock of beige frisca with fur coat and hat to tone. 9 £. api ® r * tailleur of black cloth, black satin hat, and fur choker. • Mrs. Hadfield, ensemble of black crepella and black hat. Mrs. Coleman, frock of black georgette and navy blue hat. Mrs. Brigham, black crepe faille ensemble, and black hat. Airs. D’Arey, coat of black satin alonaa, and wistaria hat. Mrs. Middleton, beech brown frock and coat, and hat of two-toned brown velvet. Mrs. Ricker by, frock of navy blue georgette, and petunia hat. Mrs. Sinel, biskra petalled coat of tricot, hat to tone, and white furs. Airs. Leech Jones, suit of beech brown velvet, brown hat, and furs to tone. Airs. Kenneth Gordon, frock of lavender crepe marocain, and hat to tone, with pansy trimming. Airs. Preston Chambers, navy blue tailored coat, brown furs, and black hat. Airs. Alaguire, violine blue frock, Spanish raisin coat, and hat to tone. Airs. H. Mowbray, gold beige frock of georgette, with gold lace, cape effect, and hat of crinoline to tone. Mrs. Penn, navy blue coat of hatienne, and hat to match. Airs. N. Thomas, navy blue ensemble, hat to tone, and furs. Mrs. Dawes, nut brown coat of silk marocain, and hat to tone. Airs. Firby, suit of navy blue, and black hat. Airs. Coltman, tailleur of fawn tweeds, and gsprey trimmed nat of black velvet. ATi*s. Carter, suit of leaf-brOwn satin romaine, and brown hat. ATrs. H. Williamson, black crepe marocain coat, and black hat, with ostrich plume. Mrs. Aloorhouse, frock navy blue georgette, hat of rose pink tone* and white fox furs. Airs. Williams, navy blue crepe de chine frock, with rose-coloured relief, and beige hat. Mrs. Outram Horspool, frock of floral patterned georgette) black satin coat, and black hat. Airs. Mahon, navy blue georgette frock, and geranium rose hat. All’s. A. -Kidd, black ensemble, with Alediterranean blue relief, and hat to match. Airs. B. Keesing, black crepe elise frock, black coat, and feather-trimmed hat of black satin Airs. A. Browm, frock of midnight blue chenille, fur wrap, and blue hat. Airs. Oxley, erabossee coat of black satin crepe, and hat cf rosewood tone. Airs. T. Reid, ensemble of navy blue mariette, and hat to match. Airs. AlcFarlane, rose ash tailleiu’, and hat of panne velvet to tone. Airs. H. Freest, hyacinth blue frock, coat eft French grey tusked marocain, and blue trimmed hat to tone. Airs. Wingfield, frock of olive green mariette. and hat to tone. Mrs. H. Rainger, navy blue frock, fur wrap, and black hat. Airs. Bayly, black ensimbJe, and black velvet hat. Airs. Passmore, black and white embroidered ensemble, and black and white hat. Airs. J. Shackleford, fawn coat, and cherry red hat of crochet silk straw.

Mrs. Finn, gendarme Hue ensemble, and liat to tone. Mrs. Ashton, georgette frock, fur coat, and hat with osprey plume. . Miss Janet Murray, coat of velour in Pompeian rose tone, with collar of grey fiir, and grey hat to match. Miss Statliam, coat of Spanish raisin sedan cloth, and hat to tone. Miss Hadfield, ap'ple green frock of crepe de chine, with hat of cream straw, and furs. Miss Goldie, black satin romaine coat, and japonica pink hat. Miss Eva Keesing, frock of black georgette and black hat. Miss M. Keesing, suit of beige erepelia, and wide-brimmed black hat. Miss ‘Margaret Rainger, frock of mandarin blue crepe de ehim*. with hat to tone, and brown velour coat, with fur trimming. Miss Alison Greig (New Plymouth), frock of brown and beige figured crepe de chine, beige kasha coat, and rose felt hat. Miss Laroche, frock of navy blue tricot, and white hat. Miss Walker, lotus rose ensemble, and hat to. tone. Miss Chalmers, champagne georgette and lace ensemble, and hat of gold tissue. Miss Fasten, wrap of Sahara crepe alonza, and almond green hat. Miss Wallace, frock of navy blue georgette, and hat to match. Fentofi, frock of black crepe alonza, black coat of chiffon velvet, and black, hat. Also present were:— • Mrs. 11. Bloomfield, Mrs. Tuke, Mrs. Alpe, Mrs. Errol Hay, Mrs. Stride, Mrs. Hammond Hyde, Mrs. Cropper, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Till, Mi's. Ferner, Mrs. E. P. Earle. Mrs. Elliot Barton, Mrs. R. Fenton, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Alma Baker, Mrs. J. F. Craig, Mrs. Wake man, Mrs. Haggitt, Mrs. .Sutherland, Mrs. Davy, Mrs. Dromgool, M.rs. George Devore, Mrs. Somers. Mrs. Gulliver, Mrs. McLernor, Mrs. Rathbone, Mrs. Willmott, Mrs. Scarborough, Mrs. Bushell, Mrs. Alfrey, Mrs. Skeates, Mrs. Sandwith, Mrs. F. Parker, Mrs. H. Stevenson, Mrs. E. Williams, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. P. D. McGuire, Mrs. J. Reid. Mrs. D. Slater, Mrs. Dacre, Mrs. P. "Wallis. Mrs. C. Heather, Mrs. Lonsdale Pritt, Mrs. Buddie, Mrs. Zahara, Mrs. C. White. Mrs. McArtney, Mrs. E. H. Reid, Mrs. H. Thomson, Mrs. Wilton. Mrs. Mortimer, Mrs. Tannock Dawson, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Cable, Mrs. Maughan, Mrs. Pagni, Mrs. Western, Mrs. R. R. Hunt, Mrs. White, Mrs. Norris, Mrs. J. If. Hutchinson, A. Wilson, A, Gray, Kenderdine, Rathbone, Levein. Keeble, .T. B. McFarlane, H. H. Partridge. D. G. Cole, Perkins, McOlashan. Rainger, If. Fenton. Angus Gordon. W. S_ Whitly, St. Clair Brown, MeLennon, H. Keary, Misses Bradley, Isaacs, M. Clark. Clark. Garrard, Pagni, Sutton, Peacocke, Wynyard, Duncan. .T. Baker, Kelly, Rvrie, E. Ryrie, Langsford, Rathbone, Tottan. Morrison. Bent. Craighead, Aickin, If. Brigham, M. Brigham. Slator. Calder, Kenderdine, Mowbray, Thomas, M. Peacock, Priest. Barker. Bruce Hay. Kerr-Tn vlor, if. Kerr-Taylor, Little, Somerville. Crant, M. Grant, Pennell, de Montalk, V. de Montalk, Russell. H. Tinner. M. Turner. A. Turner, Fitznaß-ick, C. Murray. F. Murray, Hooten, Goldie, Mowbray. Goldie.