Dancers Spend Joyous Time at Peter Pan

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1057, 22 August 1930, Page 4

Dancers Spend Joyous Time at Peter Pan

Cabaret is Thronged on Opening Night “SPIRIT OF YOUTH” HOLDS SWAY Truly, the Peter Pan Cabaret has been well named. Last evening the spirit of perpetual youth reigned in this delightful new dance rendezvous, and the host of dancers who thronged the cabaret for the gala opening night spent a thoroughly joyous timeSir James Barrie's symbol of perpetual youth is the central figure in the decoration of the entrance hall, and passing into the cabaret the guest is surrounded with a wealth of beauty and comtort. The unusual and attractive colour scheme is pale beige and deep orange, with touches of blue. Rich carpet covers the floor, the lounges and the dressing-rooms. Tall, slender lamps add a picturesque touch at intervals round the room. Palms and bowls of iceland poppies last evening were vivid splashes of colour in a lovely scene, made still more lovely by the frocks of the dancers. Amber and primrose lights, the most effective night colours, glow from hidden recesses in the ceiling. The orchestra, which is esconced on a dias in the centre of the raised dancing floor, is under the leadership of Mr. F. Briggs, and judging by the •enthusiastic reception of the various novelty numbers dispensed last evening, Mr. Briggs and his merry band will become very popular. During the evening novelties of every description were distributed among the guests, and these frivolous favours added to the gaiety of the evening. The demonstration of the modern waltz, six-eight and quickstep, given by Miss Margaret O’Connor and Mr. W. E. Priestley, of the Margaret O’Connor Studio, and two delightful solo dances, “My Lady Daintv’’ and “Espaghol,’’ given by Miss Molly Woolcott, a pupil of Madam Baird, were very much appreciated, as also were the items played by the Russian balalaika player, Mr. S. Philipoff, who played variations from “Shining Morn’’ of his own composition, and his special arrangement of “The Volga Boat Song.’’ AMONG THE DANCERS. The Countess of Orford wore a very charming gown of palest parchment moire taffeta, flowered in capucine, with panels of parchment coloured lace. Mrs. T. H. Oakes was gowned in black ring velvet, with frilled side panels dipping to the ankles. Mrs. E. B. Gunson’s frock was of deep cream moire, with uneven-length skirt. Mrs. Eliot Davis wore a charming frock of beige and cedar rose /lowered chiffon, combined with deep beige lace. Mrs. David Nathan wore chartreuse green, rose, and silver metal brocaded georgette.

Mrs. Kenneth McCormick wore a slimntting frock of deepest amethyst satin beaute. Mrs. Handson Abel had chosen ivory faille embossed with roses. Mrs. Alan Donald had on a smart gown of black duchess satin. Mrs. Trevor Davis had black and ivory patterned ninon, and black lace, with attractive shoulder cape. Rhinestones relieved Mrs. Trevor Brett’s gown of electric blue chiffon with deep decolletage. Mrs. C. G. Macindoe wore larkspur blue georgette, with silver beaded embroideries. Mrs. G. W. Hutchison was wearing a ravenswing blue ring velvet gown, with diamente shoulder straps. Mrs. W. S. R. Bloom held wore beige lace over phlox pink ninon. Mrs. Eric Rhodes was wearing conifer green satin beaute, with ankle-length A pretty frock of rose, ivory, and black floral ninon, with black tulle hem, was chosen by Mrs. Murray Benjamin. Mrs. Woolcott had on black crepe de soie, with jet beaded embroideries. Mrs. W. R. P. Moody’s gown was of phlox pink duchess satin. Mrs. H. J. Kelli her wore a gown of pale daffodil yellow faille and georgette, with gold sequin embroideries. Mrs. de Clive Lowe had on cherry red georgette, with french embroideries. Mrs. T. J. Niven wore an apple green faille gown, with frilled skirt. Mrs. T. H. Easdown was wearing chartreuse green crepe fleuri. Mrs. Huon Buisson was wearing ivory lace and tulle. Mrs. Noel Airey’s pretty frock was of sea foam green moire, with hip bow. Mrs. H. A. /Laurence wore camellia pink satin beaute. Mrs. C. H. Grant Cowen was in black embossed velvet, relieved with touches of silver. Mrs. Goudie had on an attractive frock of gentian blue satin. Mrs. Prothero’s chenille embossed gown was in peach pink and green tones. Mrs. A Miller was smartly gowned 4n black ring velvet. Mrs. C. Vennell was wearing a slender frock of apple green moire. Mrs. P. Crisp was gowned in black ring velvet. Mrs. Lowrie McGregor wore canton jade ring velvet, relieved with touches of scarlet. Mrs. Noel Hockin had on a slim-fitting frock of phlox pink georgette and lace. Mrs. H McCoy’s gown was of patterned chiffon velvet. Madame Edith Baird was gowned in black ring velvet with sequined net scarf. Mrs. H. R. Tyler was in a bouffant gown of deep orchid faille. Mrs. Joseph wore a gown of black taffeta combined with gold lace. Mrs. Peter Green’s uneven-length frock was of floral ninon. Mrs. P. Thompson had chosen printemps green georgette with rose taffeta hip bow. Mr#. S. Wallath was wearing ivory satin beaute and ivory lace. Mrs. Hogan’s smart gown was of black ring velvet. Mrs. J. Wilkie had on an ivory chenille embossed chiffon gown. Mrs. R S. Burt’s bouffant gown was of pastel tinted broche taffeta. Mrs. W Sumner (Rotorua;, wore flame faille combined with gold metal lace. Mrs. J. Yeatman had on a pretty frock of larkspur blue sprigged taffeta. Mrs. Bree’s slim-fitting frock was of ivory taffeta and net, with petalled skirt. Mrs. Tuck was wearing lime green faille. Mrs. J. Brook had on cameo pink frilled satin. Mrs. Albert Neville wore a gown of cherry red faille. Mrs. Skinner had on a gown of sage grben satin beaute. Mrs. Kenny was in crocus yellow taffeta and tulle. Miss Cherry Anderson had on a smart "gown of ivory lace encrusted with brilliants, and wore a corsage spray of natural flowers. Miss Biddy Philcox wore a very pretty chiffon frock of palest phlox pink. Miss Diana Huie was gowned in parchment moire ring velvet with diamente girdle. Miss Molly Woolcott wore pastel tinted chiffon embroidered with silver beads. Miss Eila Brampton was in maize and capucine floral chiffon. Miss Brigham’s attractive frock was of parchment chiffon and lace, and she carried a quaint muff of tulle and flowers. Miss Nance St. Clair Whyte wore an ankle-length frock of wistaria mauve taffeta. Miss Kitty Horsley's pretty frock was of printemps green chiffon with floating panels of uneven length.

Miss Janet Clarkson wore turquoise blue and silver brocaded metal cloth with deep decolletage. Miss Winsome Airey had on a pretty frock of pale capucine satin. Miss Gwen Kingston wore an anklelength frock of green satin, with peacock bow at the back. Miss Ellice Alison wore a slender gown of sea foam green faille. Miss Rosemary Waller was in a bouffant frock of larkspur blue taffeta. Miss Tweet Macindoe was wearing peach pink taffeta with floral applique. Miss Monica Turner was in leaf green satin and lace. Miss Darrie Heather was in a pretty rose pink sequined georgette frock. Miss O King had chosen a floral chiffon gown in autumn tones. Miss Marjorie Fair wore citronne green faille. Miss Alison Laery’s slim-fitting frock was of ivory satin beaute. Miss Shirley Burcher had on a smart frock of black georgette. Miss Edna Ballantyne was in orchid green faille and tulle. Miss M. Ballantyne wore a gown of tea rose pink crepe de soie. Miss Eileen Adkins wore black Chantilly lace with a diamente girdle Miss Marjorie Cerutty had on pale primrose chiffon with uneven length hem. Miss Beach Hardie-Neil was wearing dawn pink satin and gold lace. Miss Veenie Henley was in ivory chiffon with silver beaded embroideries. Miss Rita Henley had chosen pale cyclamen chiffon with pointed draperies. Miss Ray Miller’s frock was of black chiffon. Miss Freda Gaudin was frocked in cameo pink georgette and lace. Miss Gabrielle Fraser wore a striking gown of black crepe de sole with trained skirt edged with black feather trimming. Miss Moira Gulliver's frock was of duchess blue taffeta with touches of pink. Miss Babe Adams was smartly frocked in deepest petunia georgette with shoulder spray of cornflowers. Miss Barba* r, ot.ter had chosen moonmist blue s # beaute with shoulder draperies. Miss K. McGill was frocked in electric blue chiffon brocaded in silver, with flounced ankle-length skirt. Miss Marie Bryson’s slim-fitting frock was of deep cream georgette with frilled skirt and orange sash. Miss Mona Melton had on a dance frock of black net. Miss Mavis Grevall was gowned in mist pink frilled net. Miss Lois Adams wore petunia faille with silver lame coatee. Miss Ingham was in a fleelle beaded chiffon frock with pointed hemline. Miss V. Peterson had chosen flame ring velvet with georgette frills. Miss P. Robinson was gowned in deep canucine faille. Miss Stella Marks wore a gown of nowder blue georgette, relieved with bands of silver. Miss Mabel Marks had on a pretty frock of gold georgette, embroidered with crystal and gold beads. Miss Kathleen O’Connor was gowned in a frock of sage green moire, finished with a diamente clasp. Miss Sybil Glance was wearing a frock of eau de nil moire, with a deep hem of tulle. Miss Sherman had chosen a gown of blush rose crepe de chine. Miss D. Mairs chose a frock of black panne velvet, embroidered with gold Miss Edna Joynt’s frock was of sage green satin. Miss Sybil McKay was frocked in silver lame and ivory chenille spotted tulle. Miss Hislop had chosen a gown of mist pink moire taffeta. Miss Joan Laird bad on a dainty gown of hois de rose taffeta. Miss Skinner was in a frock of ivory embossed chenille georgette. Miss Phyllis Hayson’s dance frock was of daffodil satin. Miss A. Cozens wore powder blue sprigged taffeta. Miss J. Clark had chosen a gown of lilac frilled silk net. Miss Barnett had on a black georgette and lace frock.