“WINTER SHADOWS” DANCE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 398, 5 July 1928, Page 4

“WINTER SHADOWS” DANCE

BOATING CLUB FUNCTION A delightful “winter shadows” dance was held in the Bays water Clubhouse by the Takapuna Boating Club last evening. Birtley’s first orchestra was in good form and provided bright music for the large crowd of dancers. Blue and gold streamers with long trails of greenery decorated the supperroom and in the ballroom orange lights and shades were a gay touch of colour against the snow-covered landscapes of the painted canvas walls. Committee ladies present were: Mrs. Lidguard, frock of biege georgette with embroidered relief of rose. Mrs. Peters, black crepe de chine frock with lace inset. Mrs. Inkster, gown of black brocaded satin beaute. Mrs. Blackwell, gown of blue and rose brocaded cloth. Mrs. M. Williamson, french grey marocain frock. Mrs. Waddell, black satin gown with relief of silver. Mrs. Deacon, amethyst georgette frock with overskirt of silver lace. Miss Pickworth, gown of bronze sequined net worn over old gold satin. Miss Bowen, frock of pastel tinted crepe de chine Among the dancers were: Mrs. Eckman, frock of beige beaded georgette. Mrs. Lawrence, gown of flame georgette with uneven hem line. Mrs. A. C. Thompson, frock of cuban orange georgette over satin. Mrs. Waterhouse, crystal beaded georgette frock of flame colour with vandycked hem. Miss Betty Compson, black taffeta corsage with skirt composed of layers of black tulle, shoulder spray of roses. Miss Goldsmith, chiffon velvet gown of leaf green, with embroidered motifs of silver sequins. Miss Cambridge, rose pink georgette frock over silver lame.

Miss Jean Bertram, frock of silver lame with overskirt of naples blue georgette. Miss M. Hickey, cyclamen sequined net gown with wide sash of orchid velvet. Miss Rowse, blush rose taffeta gown with transparent hem of rose georgette appliqued with tiny rosebuds. Miss be Clerc, apricot crepe de chine gown with relief of silver lace. Miss Edmonds, souple satin frock of coral pink with rose shoulder spray. Miss Maisie McFetridge, rose taffeta frock with skirt composed of three tiers edged with self ruching. Miss Hyde, delphinium blue georgette gown with uneven petal pointed hemline. embroidered with silver beads. Miss Edwards, wedgwood blue crepe de chine frock with transparent hem of 4 Miss Williams, corsage of silver lame with jade green georgette skirt beaded frock of cyclamen georgette and diamante. _ , . , Miss L. McGuinness, gown of Tnspanoi lace in beige tones, with beige georgette Miss D. Bowman, amethyst taffeta, with front panel of silver lame. Miss Ryan, gown of soft rose pink satin beaute. . „ . Miss White, bouffant froc-k of cyclamen taffeta with petalled hem. Miss I. Hurfitt, silver lame top, with overskirt of duchess blue georgette, hemmed with white fur. . Miss V. Draper, green crepe de clune gown, with voke and hem of silver lace. Miss Ratcliffe. ecru lace frock, with sash of rose satin. Miss Hay-Etheridge, gown of black georgette. „ _ , . , Miss Ferguson, frock of flesh pink satin, relieved with silver lace. Miss Kenyon, apricot crepe de clune frock, with inset panels of silver lace. Miss Locke, frock of cammelia pink chiffon velvet, in period style. Miss Cutler, delphinium blue crepe de chine frock. Miss K. Turner, silver beaded wedgewood blue crepe de chine gown. Miss O. Hurfitt, corsage of blue brocade, with duck-egg blue georgette circular skirt, appliqued in rose. Miss Gwen Gyde, coral pink crepe de chine frock. Miss Peggy Seagar, ivory crepe de chine frock, with overskirt of crystalbeaded tulle. Miss E. Conway, pink souple satin frock, with black lace inset into the full skirt. Miss D. Mahon, bouffant frock of apricot. taffeta, with petalled hem. Miss D. Adams, chiffon velvet gown of pastel pink with hem of gold lace. Miss Gunn, frock of black taffeta in period style. Miss N. Caldow, black picture frock of taffeta and lace.

Miss Edwards,' larkspur blue georgette frock, with relief of silver.

CROQUET CLUB FOR STANLEY BAY

COMMITTEE APPOINTED A croquet club was formed at Stanley Bay yesterday. Mrs. R. Cleland was elected president. A committee was set up to arrange with the Stanley Bay Improvement Committee for the control of the croquet lawns being provided on Stanley Bay Park.

TENNIS DANCE

The Morrinsville Tennis Club held their annual dance in the new Regent Hall last evening. There was a fair attendance, about 40 couples being present. Music was supplied by the Elite Jazz Orchestra, extras being played by Misses Grimwade, Martin and Haworth. Mr. H. Thompson was master of ceremonies.

ANNUAL HOCKEY DANCE

VISITORS ENTERTAINED AT SCOTS HALL The Auckland combined hockey associations held their annual dance lastevening at the Scots Hall, in honour of the visiting players who are participating in the Auckland Provincial Cup and White Horse Cup tournaments. There were over 550 dancers on the floor, nearly half that number being visiting players. Mr. G. Shorland's orchestra supplied excellent music. The following committee members were present: Miss Twiname, Miss Dawson, Miss Simpson, Miss Brown, Miss Lowe, Miss Denize, Miss Burton, Miss Sparling-