Vice-Regal Ball

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 989, 4 June 1930, Page 4

Vice-Regal Ball

Government House En Fete riVENTY-NINE debutantes made their bow to their Excellencies the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe at Government House last evening. It was the first ball given in New Zealand by their Excellencies and special interest lay in the fact that the ball was given in honour of the birthday of his Majesty the King.

The huge ballroom at Government House made a perfect setting for lovely frocks and brilliant uniforms. Outside, in the drizzling rain, lights blazed brilliantly against sombre trees and lowering sky. Inside all was warmth and loveliness, animation and ever-changing colour. Fires blazed in the reception rooms, which were decorated with huge bowls of chrysanthemums in autumn shades of brown, and yellow, and gold. Hanging baskets of fern showed up to perfection against the Ivory walls of the ballroom. Vivacious music by the Blind Institute Band completed one of the most delightful balls ever given at Government House. An excellent supper was set In the dining-room and an ante-room. Here silver candelabra vied for beauty with scarlet salvias and white camellias. To the strains of the National Anthem, their Excellencies entered the ballroom punctually at nine o’clock. Lady Bledisloe wore a most becoming gown of printemps green chenille embossed chiffon, the bouffant skirt of shaded green tulle falling from the knees into innumerable flared godets in which irridescent beads sparkled as her Excellency walked. Over her frock she wore an ermine wrap, and an emerald brooch and narrow tiara of diamonds were her only jewels. Accompanying his Excellency and Lady Bledisloe were Sir Stanle.y Fisher, Chief Justice of Ceylon, and Lady Fisher, who are guests at Government House. Lady Fisher’s gown was of deep orchid lace touched with gold, the full-flared skirt dipping to the wearer’s ankles. Mrs. A. T. Bathurst had pinned a spray of pink camellias to the corsage of her rose-and-gold brocaded gown. Mrs. A. C. Day was wearing canton jade and gold brocaded satin, with tulle scarf. A charming gown of Ivory ring velvet, with deep shadow hem of ivory net, was worn by Miss Gillespie. THE DEBUTANTES Miss Joyce Herdman, who was presented by Lady Herdman, wore a frock of ivory moire velvet. The two flounced, skirt, which was ankle-length, fell from »i close-fitting bodice. Her posy was of cream flowers, with touches of pink and silver. Lady Herdman was In a frock of black lace with a long full skirt and a coatee of lace. Miss Margaret Gunson. sponsored by Lady Gunson, was wearing a dainty frock of white taffeta over lemon. The ankle-length skirt had a deep hem of net and the corsage was slightly rucked. She carried a posy of cream flowers with touches of lemon. Lady Gunson’s charming gown was of gentian blue ring velvet with floating panels from the shoulders of matching georgette. Miss Annette Thorne George was in a dainty frock of white taffeta with a pastel floral design; each flower was centred with diamente and a large taffeta bow was worn at one side, A posy of cream flowers was carried. Mrs. Sydney Thorne George wore a handsome gown of beige lace with a deep flounced skirt. Miss Bernice Ogilvle was frocked in Ivor y faille taffeta with a corsage fitting to the waist, the net yoke being outlined in vandyked pattern with silver leaves, the full skirt fell to the ankles in graceful folds and she carried a bouquet of cream flowers. Mrs. Donald Ogilvle was frocked In black net with a gold beaded and sequined coatee. Miss Hilda Walkley chose a frock of white corded taffeta. The ankle-length skirt was embroidered in silver and was finished with a large taffeta bow. A posy of cream flowers with touches of silver completed her toilette. Mrs. H. Walkley had on a frock of black lace over gold lame. Miss Joan Fox was wearing a pretty frock of white georgette and lame, with the long skirt made with alternate frills of lace and satin. The bodice of georgette was embroidered with hand-made flowers, and she carried a posy of pale pink flowers. Mrs. S. E. Fox was in sea foam green faille taffeta, with a frilled skirt falling to uneven hemline. Miss May Makgill wore a frock of white georgette, with tinj r cape collar edged with silver lace. The long full skirt had a deep hem of silver lace, and a posy of pink flowers with touches of silver. Miss Faith Kelsey’s frock was of white georgette, with a fitting corsage. The full skirt was scalloped into an uneven hemline, and embroidered with pale pink and silver flowers. She wore a coronet of pearls, and carried a posy of pink and white sweet peas. Mrs. D. Makgill had on a frock of black georgette, with vandyked skirt and a coatee of black lame. Miss Beatrice Abbott was gowned in a picture frock of white corded taffeta, made with a long full skirt, with a transparent hem of net appliqued with white and silver roses, the close-fitting bodice finished at the waistline with a pannier bow, and she carried a posy of cream flowers. Mrs. E. Abbott’s frock was of black moire velvet, the two-tiered skirt being Inset with gold lame at the sides, and finished at the shoulder with a diamente buckle. Miss Marie Colson’s frock was of ivory taffeta with slim-fitting corsage with silk net yoke and transparent hem. Her mother, Mrs. C. Colson. was gowned In black chantllly lace, mounted on pale blue georgette. Miss Lorina Reyburn wore a slim-fitting frock of ivory chenille embossed georgette with flared panels of georgette inset in the long skirt. Mrs. W. R. Reyburn’s gown was of blue and black metal brocade with finger-tip length coatee finished with grey fur. Miss Gwendoline Jeffrey wore a pretty frilled and petalled ivory chiffon frock over peach pink georgette. Mrs. Jeffrey was smartly gowned In black crepe de sole. Miss Shirley Frater’s pretty frock was of pin-tucked georgette and satin with long godets of frilled tulle. Mrs. J. W. Prater, who presented her daughter, had on a gown of black Chantilly lace and georgette. CHARMING MOIRE GOWN Miss Marjorie Low wore a charming gown of white corded moire taffeta. The corsage was close-fitting and from it fell a graceful skirt embroidered from the waistline down the front with a richlieu design in pale pink and green, outlined in sliver. Pale pink and cream flowers with silver streamers composed her pesy. Mrs. Low’s, gown was of blue moire taffeta with a tight-fitting bodice and long full skirt dipping at the back and finished at the waistline at the back with a taffeta bow. Miss Kathleen Stokes was wearing a frock of white taffeta embroidered in pale blue and silver. The long full skirt fell from a close-fitting bodice, and a posy of pale blue and white flowers was carried. Mrs. Stokes had on a gown of black georgette and lace with long full uneven hemline skirt. Miss Joan Gumming chose a pretty frock of white georgette with a peplum effect, and fastened with a diamente buckle at the back. Thef long full flared skirt had an uneven hem-line, and her posy was of pale pink. Mrs. C. A. Camming was frocked in a handsome frock of green georgette and lace, over which was worn a wrap of rose velvet. For Miss June Prater an ankle-length frock of ivory lace and georgette had been chosen. Her posy was white flowers with touches of pink. Mrs. A. F. Frater was wearing a del embossed velvet gown with panelled skirt of uneven length. Miss Penelope Davidson, who was presented by Mrs. Brian Stevenson, had on a frock of white georgette, with an uneven hemline of silver lace. The fitting corsage had a bolero effect of silver

lace in front, and was finished with a soft bow of taffetd. Her posy was of pink and white flowers. Mrs. Brian Stevenson wore a black la.ce gown, with spray of gold roses on one shoulder. Miss Dorothy Dawson wore a flared frock of white georgette and lace over pale pink. From the tight-fitting bodice fell a flared skirt, which dipped slightly at the back, and she carried a white and pink posy. Mrs. B. Dawson's gown was a charming combination of black net and gold tissue. Miss Jean Fee was gowned in white taffeta over pale pink, with a flared ankle-length skirt finished at the shoulder with a pink spray. Her wrap was of green, with white fox fur. She carried a posy of pink flowers. Mrs. W. R. Fee had on a black georgette frock, relieved with diamente, and a gold-figured fur-trimmed wcap. Miss Kathleen Amyes and 'Her sifter, Miss Marjorie Amyes, were presented by Mrs. F. Fitchett. Miss Kathleen Amyes wore ivory georgette, with ruched corsage relieved with diamente and long frilled full skirt edged with white fur. Miss Marjorie Amyes was in an anklelength frock of cream georgette appliqued with tiny silver flowers, the long skirt being inset with flared panels of narrow frills. They both carried posies of white flowers touched with silver. Mrs. Fitchett was gowned in black and gold brocaded metal cloth with long flowing skirt. Miss Miriam Coutts was in an ivory ring velvet and tulle gown made with a close-fitting bodice of velevt And a bouffant skirt of scalloped tulle edged with silver, and at the shoulder was worn a spray of cherry blossom. A cream posy with touches of pink was carried. Mrs. W. J. Coutts wore a gown of black georgette with a long full skirt embroidered with diamente. Miss Lois Cameron’s frock of ivory chiffon was embroidered with crystal beads the full skirt being in two softlyfalling flounces. She carried a white and silver posy. Mrs. H. Cameron was wearing a smart gown of black lace, the full skirt dipping to the ankles at the back. A bow of black satin finished the frock at the Miss Margaret Segar was gowned in white georgette and tulle. The full skirt which fell gracefully from a tightfitting bodice was embroidered in silver motifs. Her posy was composed of white flowers. , .. Mrs. Segar chose a frock of mole satin and georgette, with an irridescent beaded overdress. Miss Eileen McCormick was in white embossed chiffon taffeta made on simple lines, with a yoke and deep flared hem of silk net and a posy of white flowers. Mrs. McCormick had on a frock of dark wine chiffon taffeta. Miss Mary Upton’s distinctive frock was of amber coloured lace and net worn over ivory chiffon. A large bow of gold lame finished the frock. Mrs Parker Upton, who also presented Miss Peggy Upton, Mrs. Percy Upton's daughter, was gowned in black chiffon and lace. Miss Peggy Upton was in love-in-a-mist blue chiffon taffeta with blue and silver embroideries. AMONG THE GUESTS The Countess of Orford wore a very charming gown of black ring velvet caught on the sholdrer with an antique diamond brooch, and the draped skirt was finished with a large clasp of brilliants. Lady Sinclair-Lockhart wore a gown of black and gold brocaded metal cloth with panels of black georgette. Lady Elliot was in black satin and georgette. Lady Stringer’s gown was of water green and gold brocade with scarf to tone. Lady Robertson was wearing a pretty printemps green flowered satin frock with flounced skirt. Lady Richardson wore a gown of black satin and Chantilly lace. Mrs. David Nathan wore a cherry flounced taffeta frock relieved with brtlliantsi Mrs. R. E. Jeffreys was smartly gowned in gold lame and lace. Mrs. Oakes had on a patou gown of black ring velvet with side frills cascading to the floor. Miss Mowbray wore black and silver brocade with panels of black georgette. Mrs. David Smith was In grey and silver patterned moire. Mrs. W. H. Parkes was gowned in black ring velvet and georgette. Mrs. W. B. Lloyd wore fine black lace and black chiffon. Mrs. H M. Marler wore a black fishnet gown with rhinestone embroideries. Mrs. E. B. Gunson's ivory moire frock was prettily hand-painted in pastel shades. Mrs. E. R. N. Russell had chosen violet satin with rhinestones embroidering the slender corsage. Mrs. A. M. Ferguson had on black Chantilly lace and georgette. Mrs. E. W. Alison was in black chiffon, embroidered with deep blue, black, and silver beads. Mrs. H. O. Nolan was in honey-coloured chiffon and tinted lace to tone. Mrs. Trevor Holmden was wearing a palm green chiffon velvet frock, with diamente relief. Mrs. A. D. Campbell wore a flounced blue moire fVock with blue tulle scarf. Mrs. W. B. Colbeck was gowned in black chiffon velvet. Mrs. Brigham wore black lace and chiffon. Mrs. Heath Freest was wearing mauve taffeta with ballroom coatee to tone. Mrs. Hunter Blair's gown was of ivory georgette, with long frilled skirt. Mrs. Baker Cresswell wore ivory georgette, with pointed draperies forming an uneven hemline. Mrs. , S. A. Stride’s gown was of deep begonia georgette, with gold embroideries. Mrs. Cunliffe Parker was wearing black crepe de soie, with panels of flowered chiffon introduced into the skirt. Mrs. Tewsley was wearing black ring velvet, with draped skirt finished with a clasp of brilliants. Mrs. J. J. Carpenter’s smart gown was of black ring velvet, with diamente relief. Mrs. H. E. Valle’s gown was of black lace and chiffon. Mrs. Harold Bull was wearing Ivorygeorgette with embroideries of silver beads and sequins. Mrs. Watson Airey was wearing a black and gold net gown over black satin. Mrs. W. H. Boyle’s pretty frock of phlox pink georgette was relieved with silver. Citronne georgette with widely flared skirt dipping gracefully to the ankles was chosen by Mrs. Connors. Mrs. Athol Mills was wearing cedar rose ring velvet, with long sllm-flttlng corsage. Mrs. Cecil Leys was gowned in peach pink georgette, with silver beaded embroideries. Mrs. F. Waller -was gowned in beige lace over honey-coloured chiffon. Dr. Margaret Knight’s chiffon velvet gown was of deep lacquer red. Mrs. P. A. Lindsay was in black faille, with flounced skirt dipping to the ankles. Mrs. Graham Lindsay’s gown was of black georgette, with sequinned embroideries. Mrs. H. Wilson was gowned In petunia chiffon and satin, with ankle-length skirt.

Mrs. St. Clair Reid was frocked in ivory chiffon, embroidered with silver paillettes. Mrs. A. W. Gunn had chosen black net over satin, with gold relief. Mrs. Robson was wearing a duchess blue silver beaded chiffon frock. Mrs. Wynyard had chosen a Chinese red lace frock, mounted on matching georgette. Mrs. Hill was wearing peach pink georgette, with uneven-length skirt dipping to the ankles. Mrs. Hutchinson wore a gown of black faille with relief of brilliants. Mrs. H. B. Burnett was gowned In black crepe de soie. Mrs. J. D. Prentice was gowned In flounced black- georgette. Mrs. H. Horton was wearing black ring velvet with a spray of roses on the corsage. Mrs. G. Bloomfield had on pale orchid georgette with diamente relief, and a slightly trained skirt. Mrs. Milligan’s pretty frock was of rose pink chiffon and fine pink lace. Mrs. J. G. C. Wales had on an unevenlength frock of deep peach pink georgette. Mrs. Croft was wearing a smart frock of larkspur blue moire velvet. Mrs. Borrie was in a sunset pink patterned georgette frock. Miss Ellice Alison wore a pretty long waisted green frock with two peplum frills.

Miss Rona Fenton was wearing capucine chenille embossed georgette, with a flounced skirt dipping to the ankles. Miss Dorothy Fenton’s frock was of dahlia red georgette, with a ballroom coatee of the same material trimmed with grey fur. Miss Bunty Johnston wore gold lame and lace. Miss Joyce Porter’s frock was of black ring velvet. Miss Kitty Horsley was wearing n pretty frock of forget-me-not blue chiffon. Miss Dina Isaacs was frocked in ciel blue taffeta with paniered skirt caught at one side with a large pink rose. Miss Shayle George was frocked in Ivory embossed chiffon velvet. Miss Althea Parker was wearing ivory satin with touches of leaf green. Miss Hilary Biss chose pink and green embossed lame with pink flounced skirt. Miss Janet Clarkson had on turquoise blue and silver brocaded moire with deep decolletage. Miss Mabel Jackson was wearing a gown of off-white moire ring velvet. Miss Val Jackson had on a smart grown of deep amethyst lace with shoulder cape. Miss Marjorie Tlarks was wearing deep petunia fish-net over matching satin. Miss Ethne Lloyd’s frock was of shrimp pink lace with coatee. Miss Beth Stokes was frocked in turquoise blue taffeta. Miss Joan Robertson was wearing a smartly-draped frock of gentian blue satin beaute. „ , _ Miss Winsome Airey was in a frock of cuban orange satin with widely flared skirt. ~ __ irl Rhinestone embroideries relieved Miss Cherry Anderson’s frock of orchid pink Miss'Marion Brigham was wearing gold metal lace with swathed hip-yoke of gold lame. Miss Isabelle Armitage had on an ivory lace frock with shoulder spray of pink flowers. Miss Diana Huie was wearing cream moire velvet, with slim-fitting corsage and wide flared skirt. Miss Jacquelin Nathan wore pale marigold georgette, with bouffant skirt of tulle. Miss Pauline Watson’s frock was of pale blue satin with close-fitting bodice and transparent hem. Miss Jean McCormick was wearing honey-coloured taffeta sprigged with deeper gold and rose. Miss Edith Isaacs had on black chiffon, with diamente embroideries. Miss Lesley Waller was wearing a bright frock of cherry chiffon. Miss Jean Law ford's gown was of pale daffodil georgette, with unoven-length skirt. _ . . Miss Tewsley had chosen a floral ring velvet gown dipping to the ankles at the Miss Williams was wearing a bouffant frock of flowered taffeta. Miss Hetty Burnett had on a gown of duck-egg blue chiffon embroidered with silver beads. , % Miss Carmichael was wearing rose pink georgette and tulle. Miss McCormick was In a bouffant frock of black faille. Miss Stokes had chosen a gown of silver lace mounted on platinum tinted chiffon. Miss Molly Hunt was wearing a pretty sprigged taffeta frock with bouffant skirt dipping to the ankles at the back. Miss Marion Macfarlane’s frock was of red chiffon velvet with deep shadow hem of matching net. Miss Jocelyn Bloomfield’s frock was of daffodil yellow and black printed taffeta. Miss Cicely Russell was wearing black lace with bouffant skirt of tulle. Miss Marjory Valle was in pale yellow taffeta finished with a hip bow and long streamer ends. , - Miss Dolly Vaile wore a pretty frock of ivory chiffon and lace.