“Diplomacy ” Modes

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 486, 16 October 1928, Page 4

“Diplomacy ” Modes

Miss Bannerman In Many Frocks ■ SMARTER THAN EVER In all her previous plays Miss Bannerman has been exquisitely dressed, but perhaps the loveliest of her frocks were those she wore in•• Diplomacy” at His Majesty s Theatre last evening. Whether for street, for drawing room or intimate boudoir wear, each model expressed the essence of chic, and was typically French in its studied simplicity, and, as worn by the fair Margaret, excited much envy among the feminine members of the audience. An adorable negligee of softly pink georgette, pleated from the yoke of golden lace down to the picot-edged hem, was worn under a coat of sheer georgette bound with shining cloth of gold around the neck and hem and curving sleeves. The gold and rosiness of the ensemble was woven into the brocaded pattern of Miss Bannerman’s dainty mules. A crepe de chin© frock she wore expressed its chic in simple manner by being fashioned of blue stuff in a deep gentian shade, patterned all over in tiny ivory leaves, and given colour contrast by inset panels of lacquer red and white printed crepe. Slippers of matching blue kid were among Miss Bannerman’s effective accessories. A GOSSAMER GOWN Just a handful of gossamer and starlight was her evening gown of frilled white tulle, with a corsage of slew derly fitting metal lace, with which she wore twinkling shoes of golden kid. and a picturesque scarf of vivid blue batik work, which we saw her purchase in Auckland yesterday, with a joyous smile at finding something she considered so smart and so original here. The blueness of her wrap she accentuated by one of the fashionable chokers of graduated blue beads, of which Paris at the moment is so fond, and another of her intriguing gowns was of black crepe romaine, the skirt being composed of tier upon tier of accordion pleated crepe in an autumnshaded pattern, a colourful note repeated in the smart triangular scarf which accompanied the frock. 'IN BRIDAL SATIN All that a dream wedding gown could be —slim, classical in line and detail, and expressed in sheerest satin —that is the frock Miss Bannerman wears when she appears as a bride. From a closely moulded corsage of the satin, laced in mediaeval fashion at the back, its bright beauty drifts into an ankle-length skirt, with a long train falling in gracious folds from the back of the waistline. Exquisite silken cobweb lace is used for her bridal veil, arranged in cap fashion, with sprays of orange blossom at either side. The lovely Margaret makes another appearance in a demurely smart frock of oyster grey crepe faille, made with a chic side flare to the skirt, and touched with silver and rose stitchery A pert little grey toque was worn with a cluster of rose and grey suede flowers at one side, and the blonde actress completes her toilette with bag and shoes of toning grey. AKARANA YACHT CLUB HOLDS BRIGHT DANCE The Akarana Yacht Club held its final winter dance in the new clubhouse, Mechanics* Bay, on Saturday evening. The committee women present were: Mrs. Jeffers, in a Chinese blue crepe de chine frock. J\li*s. E. 13. Webster, floral crepe de chine frock. Mrs. Miller, embroidered rose georgette. Miss Hanlon, frock of Chantilly lace. Others present were: Mrs. Boswell, gentian blue georgette frock. Mrs. McKay, black crepe de chine frock. Miss Nealis, mauve crepe de chine and lace. Miss J. Collier, apricot crepe de chine. Miss M. Wilson, apple green taffeta. Miss Watkin, geranium rose georgette. Miss M. Fort, mauve crepe de chine and silver lace. Miss E. Gubb, black satin and diamante. Miss E. Howell, ivory lace frock. Miss IT. Shepherd; black satin crepe frock. Mrs. H. Howell, opal blue crepe de chine and lace. Miss Jeffers, salmon georgette inset with silver lace. Miss L. Cooper, iris mauve taffeta. Miss Grimmer, rose crepe de chine and diamante. Miss D. Hay, lacquer red crepe de chine. Miss Hoysted, hyacinth blue taffeta. Miss D. Pitkethley, green brocaded crepe de chine. Miss Watson, mist blue crepe de chine. Miss M. Grange, leaf green taffeta. Miss IT. Smith, delft blue shot taffeta. Miss C. Shaw, apricot crepe de chine and posy. Miss J. Shaw, lotus pink georgette and lace. Miss O’Connell, white satin and diamante, with shoulder posy. Miss E. Boswell, rose crepe de chine and shoulder posy. Miss J. Miller, blush pink crepe de chine and lace. Miss Mankin, flame crepe de chine frock. Miss Brasaer, viola mauve georgette and lace. Miss L. Bond, apple green ring velvet. Miss F. Turbott, almond green lame and georgette. Miss M. Hanlon, orchid mauve frock of georgette. AN ENGAGEMENT The engagement is announced of Elva Doreen, youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. C. G. Coldicutt, of Onehunga, to Nelson Bartle, second son of Mr. an Mrs. J. T. Aliddlebrook, of Mount Albert. Every woman who takes a pride In her personal appearance will recognise that in Stamford's Salons their individual requirements will receive professional and careful attention. Highi> skilled masseuses, permanent wavers, marcel wavers, and shinglers In attendance.—Stamford’s, 132 Queen St, 1

RITZ DANCE CLUB CARNIVAL NIGHT Tho Ritz Dance Club held a carnival evening in the Foresters’ Hall at | Devonport last evening, to.the music i of the Ritz Revellers. The hall vas j well filled, and festooned with multi- ! coloured decorations. Tinted flood- ; lighting supplied an atmosphere of gaiety. Among the guests were: Airs. McGowan, frock of rose pink crepe i de chine, and shawl. Airs. Godden, frock of black lace. Aliss Rua AlcGregor, ivory frock of j georgette. Ariss O. Bickerton, black chiffon velvet. : Miss Naughton, iris mauve georgette. Ariss Oliver, sunset crepe de chine. Miss Coleman coral crepe do chine. Aliss Waddell, apple green crepe de chine. Aliss Hemming, metal blue crepe do chine. Aliss E Hill, black crepe de chine. Aliss Rafard, black crepe satin frock. Aliss Hill, frock of creme lace. Aliss Hine, viola mauve, crepe de chine. Aliss Harvey, blush pink taffeta. Aliss Coe, petal blue crepe de chine and lace. Aliss AlcSporran, black taffeta.and silk. Aliss Larkins, forest green taffeta. Aliss K. Wells, black crepe de chine and lace. Ariss Symons, bois de rose velvet and georgette. Aliss Town, beige georgette frock. Aliss L. Lord, black frock of georgette. Aliss Linkhorne, nile green taffeta. Aliss T. Lord, white georgette and silver. Aliss R. Queleh, opal blue ring velvet. Aliss B. Leathcrbarrow, geranium rose satin crepe. Aliss Fevrell, apricot frock of georgette. Aliss Blanciifield. emerald green velvet. Aliss Ilale, rose metal cloth and crepe ; de chine. Aliss V. Bowen, lotus rose georgette and taffeta. Aliss AU Edward, maizez georgette and satin. Aliss Currey, hyacinth blue georgette. MANUREWA CATHOLICS TOWN QUEEN FUNCTION A very enjoyable evening, organised by the committee of the Manurewa Catholic Town Queen, was held in the Manurewa Town Hall on Saturday. There was a large attendance of residents and visitors. Enjoyable items were provided by Miss E. Cogswell, vocal solo, and Aliss Diana Lodge, solo dance. Madam Aileen Frost was the accompanist. Competitions were won by Mrs. R. Frost, Aliss Beryl Walter, Aliss Pearl Kimber and Air. Parding. Alessrs. R. Frpst and W. Pegucro were M.C.’s. Streamers of purple and gold, the town queen’s colours, decked the stage, with fronds of native greens making an effective background. DRUIDS’ DANCE END OF SEASON There was a good attendance at the final dance of the season held by the Raetihi Druids, on Friday evening. The M.C.’s were Alessrs. Jaques and Herds. Music was supplied by the Peerless Orchestra. The following were the prizewinners: Lucky entrance number, Mr. Cliff Solly and Airs. Rickards; supper number. Air. Alf. Irwin and Airs. H. Green, sen.; spot number, Mr. J. Anderson and Aliss L. Wylds; blind man’s touch, Air. J. Anderson and Aliss P. Curtis. PARTY FOR BRIDE Aliss Jessie Lamb, whose marriage takes place shortly, was the guest of honour at a delightful little party given on Saturday evening by Aliss Alarjcrie Graham. " The evening was passed with dancing and amusing games in the prettily flower-decked rooms, Aliss Graham wore an attractive frock of ivory georgette and lace to receive her guests, and Aliss Lamb chose a dainty shade of mist green ring velvet. Those present included: Airs. Graham, in a frook of beige crepella. Mrs. Lamb, wearing black georgette inset with lace. Airs. Stubbs, in an oriental trimmed frock of blue georgette. Miss Margaret Lamb, whose frock was of gold lame. Aliss Bell, fringed frock of leaf green georgette. Aliss Evelyn Stubbs, blue and silver brocaded frock. Aliss R. Foubister, frock of parchment georgette. Aliss N. Entrican, black georgette inset with lace. Aliss AI. Jeffries, opal blue georgette, beaded in silver. Aliss E. Beattie, frock of nasturtium taffeta. Aliss K. Clover, blue frock of mariette with silver relief. Aliss P. Feet, sequin embroidered frock of peach georgette. Miss It. Coote. lotus rose frock of crepe de chine.

Miss Jessie Connett, geranium pink crepe de chine frock.