VICE-REGAL BALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 May 1920, Page 6

VICE-REGAL BALL.

A BRILLIANT FUNCTION. On Thui"da,v night one "of the mor-t brilliant balls which has ever taken place in Wellington was held at GoverniriPit' House in honor of ilis lioyai Highness the l'rince of Wales. The fine ballroom wits brightly lit, the handsome hanging; making an e!i'eeti\e background to the many beautiful gowns '.voiii by >•]■,-> ladies and the uniforms and decorations worn by many Of the men present, 'flio usual official set was dispensed with, the Royal guest having expressed a wi:ih to meet personally the many people gathered to do him honor. So punctually at 9 o'clock, the quests being a-sembled in (lie ballroom. Their Excellencies the Governor-General and Countess of Liverpool, wilh Ilis Royal Highness. emr-red the ballroom and took up positnu.- in front of the dais, and the guests passed before them and shook hands. There was no formality or order of precedence, everyone passing on in the positions they held at the time of the Royal entry into the ballroom. It was noticeable that the Prince, remembered at onee those who hud been previously Introduced to him, while !lio ; e wearing decorations aroused his interests at once and vcere detained a moment while he remarked upon tV.c.n. As soon as all present had been personally greeted, dancing began at once. Ilis Royal Highness opening the hall with his hostess, the Countess of Liverpool. Thereafter he danced every dance, and thoroughly enjoyed them too. The dressing was quite brilliant, and uniform and full decorations being worn made the hall a memorable one. His Royal Highness was in naval uniform, as were members of his staff. Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool wore a gown of deep rose charmeuse, the skirt draped to one side with a fall of gold lace, which also finished the cordage, while tiny flower posies made an effective trimming. She wore the ribbon and Order of a Dame of the British Empire and diamond ornaments.