FIRST ANNUAL BALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20259, 30 July 1937, Page 5

FIRST ANNUAL BALL.

WAIKATO AERO CLUB. A BRILLIANT FUNCTION*. With “flying" colours the dominant note in a vivid decorative scheme ot scarlet and silver, the club colours, the Regent Ballroom presented a brilliant scene last evening on the occasion of the first annual ball of the Waikato branch of the Auckland Aero Club, when a very large attendance spent a memorable evening. Model 'planes, lent by the Hamilton Model Aeroplane Club, struck an appropriate note, swaying overhead, the central one being illuminated, and an irridescent silver plane hung poised in the blue sky and fleecy clouds that formed the background of the stage. Scarlet lights outlined the stage, and scarlet flowers and greenery banked the edge, and three huge bowls ol brilLlant scarlet arum lilies and silver fern fronds had been placed along the front, the central one being arranged with lilies, camellias, berries ana scarlet gum flowers. Fine bamboo, painted scarlet and silver, was massed at either side of the stage, and huge bowls of scarlet lilies and scarlet and silver bamboo had been placed in front, jardinieres of scarlet and silver hollyhocks and bamboo flanking the sides. Scarlet blossoms and silver fern fronds climbed riotously up the trellis work on either side of the stage, and scarlet butterflies rested among the scarlet blossom and silver and scarlet foliage which covered the archways by the trellises. Gay strings of bunting hung across the ceiling, and cascades of scarlet streamers hung down to mask the four square silver and scarlet lampshades, while Japanese lanterns suffused the warm glow of the scarlet lights. Large flags covered the edge of the supper balcony, and scarlet and silver bamboo was massed about the pillars in the ballroom most effectively, with here and there a scarlet and silver spike of hollyhock. o\or the stage and about the hall propellers again struck a note of aviation. Huge bowls of scarlet camellias and berries had been arranged about the supper balcony, and the tables, the work of Mrs F. D. Pinfold, looked delightful, the decorations being carried out again in scarlet and silver, with lanterns and scarlet lights overhead. Silver candlesticks with scarlet candles were arranged along the tables with silver vases and rustic baskets of scarlet japonica, berries, camellias and asparagus fern interspersed. Trails of fern and scarlet blossom were also artistically arranged about the tables. During the evening a delicious supper was served. Excellent music was played by the Regent Dance Band, old melodies being a pleasant and appreciated feature. . , Jo the committee whose splendid organisation and ceaseless eneigies and efforts had done so much towards the brilliant success of the function the warmest praise is due. Early In the evening the hostess was presented with a bouquet by the youngest lady pilot of the club, Miss June Howden, f Waiuku, and on arrival the guests were presented to the host and hostess. The host and hostess were l-ngm-Lleutenanl NY. H. Lett and Mrs Hugh Douglas, Mrs Douglas wearing a trock of navy French georgette embossed in white, with fur coatee.

The members of the ladies’ committee were: — Mrs Mvra Booth, wearing black metal trimmed taffeta and ivory windswept velvet coat. Dr. Mary Douglas, black crepe cloque with silver relief and silver lame cape. Mrs M. M. Hockin, silver, green and pink flowered brocaded lame, and green waterwave taffeta coatee. Mrs Roy Kemp, Air Force blue and silver metal crepe Faribol. Mrs F. D. Pinfold, rose and black printed Corona crepe. Mrs L. M. Squire, deep petunia tulip taffetas. Among the many present were:— Mesdames R. R. V. Challiner. wearing Chartreuse blister cloque; J. H. Edgecumbe, black sylvox satin with pink flower spray, and black coatee; G. NY. Gower, cyclamen tulip satin: Norman Holden, violet pleated chiffon and matching coatee; NY. J. King, beech brown chiffon velvet and oyster lace, and fur cape: NY. C. Tanner, midnight blue tulip taffetas; 11. E. Harris, delphinium blue silk moire will) gold relief.; NY. Taylor (Christchurch), black crepe cloque and gold and black velvet eoatee: A. Buckingham, ivory and cyclamen flowered taffetas and cyclamen velvet coatee: G. G. L. Taylor (Cambridge), moonlight blue crepe cloque; (». M. Hope, black tulip chiffon velvet; T. G. Multan, turquoise blue chiffon velvet relieved with silver lame; A. E. Webb, royal blue chiffon velvet and silver lame, and black velvet coatee; NY. A. R. Maunsell, black cloque relieved with brilliants, and while fur coatee; NY. S. Dingle, geranium flowered georgette with moonlight blue velvet swathe: R. R. Seablack nel cape. Mesdames 11. J. Raker, primrose gold painted French ninon: F. G. Wooller. leaf green taffeta deque ami diamante; E. 'J'. Rogers, meadoxy green niched taffeta picture frock; C. Clark, black gold shot waterwave taffeta; maroe ami navy and white embossed coal; G. R. Wilkinson, black tulip satin; L. Champion, beige suede laee and pink flower spray; G. Stewart, sovereign gold satin; G. Rt’iggs, navy flowered ninon; E. NYilkinson Ngahinapouri), marigold crepe matalasse and amber velvet coat: NY. Reid (Ngatiinapouri), ivory flowered jewelled crepe Ninian Ross, black chiffon velvet and while caracul eoatee; F. C. Johnstone Waileluna), lime green tinsel cloque: G. \. Johnstone (\Yailelnna). sunbliisli panne velvet and flowered chiffon: .1. ’Gordon Smith. black crepe faille ami and black velvet coatee: K. Neill Matamata). magnola pearl satin: A. Hanna (To Xxxamulu . cream lace reliexed with cherry; D. M. Coverdale (IV Kaxvn . jade green waterwave lalTela: .1. W. R. Roberton To Awnnmtii). black chiffon velvet and silver lame; F. A. Lamb, black cloque matalasse. jewelled applique: C. Y. Nicklin. black cire lalTela and silver flowers; I A. SI. C. Re Idler, briarwood brown j I inset thread net; A. Miller, old gold satin with cyclamen flowers; D. H.

Gillies, shell pink lace and georgette; Norris Peacocke, phlox pink satin taffeta; F. Vosper (Cambridge), ivory and rose flowered French georgette; A. C. Lavington, black marquisette and cyclamen taffeta relief; A. C. Hunter, violet printed taffeta cloque; Graham Mills (Ngahinapouri), petunia tinsel thread velvet and gold lame; J. McNYhannell (Ngahinapouri), navy and cherry flowered ripple ninon; C. W. Yennell (Cambridge), Delft blue embossed cloque satin; Eric Grocott, dusky pink needlerun lace and cyclamen chiffon velvet; Nigel NVrightson (Cambridge), magnolia tulip satin; R. Watson, black taffeta; J. T. Hawke (Morrinsville), mist blue pin-spot net over flowered georgette; A. G. Wallis (Raglan), Marina blue French lace; A. E. Gibbons, silver lame and cherry frilled tulle; E. Brown, black and gold flowered brocade; E. G. Scrimshaw, forest green diagonal striped cire taffeta; 11. 11. Silverton, black marquisette and pink spray.

Mesdames M. Nairn, amber rust cire satin; K. Paterson, black chiffon velvet and gold lame; A. M. Fahey, navy Paisley patterned taffeta cloque; C. Scott, ivory pearl satin; C. N*. Worker, black windswept velvet and silver lame coatee ; I. Duncan, black and gold flowered lame tunic frock; Ted Firth, black needlerun lace; N*. D’Arcy Smith, black suede lace and taffeta coatee; Neil Carr-Smith, ivory charmeuse satin and chiffon; Gordon Hamilton, black cire taffeta; T. McLaughlin, claret chiffon velvet; R. B Cranwell, deep violet taffeta cloque; J. A. M. Clachan, old gold slipper satin; S. R. Webb, nut brown chiffon velvet; J. R. Henderson, sapphire blue taffeta cloque; N. S. Johnson, bottle green waterwave taffeta,* Tudor Baker, old gold eharmeuse satin; D. Andrews, black velvet; M. Mclntyre, black georgette and black velvet cape; S. Bennett, coral tinsel cloque. Misses Jean Miller (Dunedin), black panne velvet and ivory cloque coat; Margaret Douglas, -scarlet French craqwelle; Beryl Waters, apple green windswept satin; Patty Rogers, wallflower brown chiffon velvet with gold clips; Gath Speight, ivory French ninon and floral spray; Margaret Marcroft (Ngahinapouri', primrose flowered ninon: June Howden (NVaiuku), ivory cobweb lace; Heather Stewart, ivory French eharmeuse satin; Rhoda Wynn Brown (Cambridge), chestnut brown panne ve'vet and deep cream lace; Dorothy Mears. petal p nk net; Noeline Peterson, jade green cire spot taffeta; Emma Griffith, marina green Viennese lace; Betty Clark, oyster pink gold threaded eharmeuse satin.

Misses Shirley Tudhope, deep rose diagonally striped French n : non; Dorothy Stranger, ivory crepe cloque; Euphie Smith, apple green tinsel matalasse and violet spray; Nina Brown, midnight blue ruched matalasse; Dorothy Hall. oyster-beige suede lace; 0. Pulham, mulberry I Viennese lace: E. Mackuv, ivory cob- I web lace and taffeta; Margaret Johnston. carnation pink not over satin; Pat Tombs, hydrangea blue ring velvet and net; Jean Poynton. apple green crepe maroc and silver lame: Nell NVard, bottle green tinsel cloque matalasse; Nina Raven, ivory sprigged ninon; Allialie Gaze, pale rose flowered satin beaule; Cecil Gaze, pastel j link organza. Misses Lorna Street, pastel blue lace and net; Jean Priestley (Cambridge), cbcoa brown cobweb lace; Grace Hubbard, cherry taffetas with black not redingote; Zoe Dowd, dusky rose cire taffeta picture frock; L. Scott, (Auckland), claret chiffon velvet; Peggy Clapham. silver ripple lame; Gwen PrunskiH v Cambridge), ivory cobweb lace; Kath Wilson. I lack cloque matalasse and flowered taffeta coatee; Joyce Lewis (Cambridge), black printed ninon over rose; Rona Matthews, cherry ripple ninon; Ma da Quinn, emerald taffeta cloque: Madeline O’Neill. Margaret Rose taffeta ami cream lace; Nancy Baynes (Rukuhia), turquoise blue sylvox satin: Audrey Howe, Chartreuse coin-spotted net: Myra Seed, black crepe maroc and scarlet spray. Misses Irene Ravnes, rose pink satin and lame; Una Worker, ixory and pastel pink striped taffeta; F. Hope, Gloucester green tulip taffeta; Roma Garralt. flame French cloqu°: \f. Wilkinson, coral taffeta cloque: L. Boyd, pastel pnk tulip taffeta: line Banks (Cambridge), pastel blue cire satin: Audrey Tassell. black chiffon velvet; M. McPherson, navy jewelled applique tunic frock;" Jean Sutherland, emerald cire spot taffeta; S. Gould (Auckland), old gold waterwave taffeta; M. Ilarper (Otaki), primrose flowered chiffon; L. McIntyre, Coronation red souple satin.