SECOND ANNUAL BALL

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 11, Issue 58, 25 July 1947, Page 5

SECOND ANNUAL BALL

JUNIOR NATIONAL PARTY . HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION A function which will leave its mark among the highlights of the world of entertainment was the Junior National Party’s second annual ball which took place in the Winter Show Buildings on Wednesday night. There was a large crowd present.

On entering the spectator was at once taken with the exceedingly beautiful appearance of the halL The members of the Junior Party must have spent a great deal of time and effort in collecting the materials and arranging them in their places and fully deserve the warm praise their efforts received. The transformation' was remarkable. With the aid of bamboo, streamers, flags and a host of other accessories an otherwise bare hall had been transformed into a veritable fairyland. Later, when the crowd began to arrive, the many beautiful evening gowns mingled with the decorations to create a scene of infinite splendour. One could not help but wonder how pleased those who had spent their time decorating the hall must have been with .the fruits of their labours.

On a brightly lit and equally well decorated stage backed by flowers on black trellis, Freddie Burt’s orchestra provided music in their very best manner. The music was a pleasure to dance to and those who referred to it did so in complimentary terms. Also on the stage Mr P. Bryers efficiently carried out his duties as master of ceremonies.

A feature of the evening was the Grand March, led by Mr and Mrs D. Butler. Once more gaily coloured dresses against the background of decorations served to create a truly magnificent spectacle. As the participants went through the various figures all of these beautiful gowns were shown off to their best advantage.

After the conclusion of the Grand March the evening really got under way and patrons settled down to enjoy themselves. At all times a happy spirit prevailed, laughter and gaiety was the keynote of the evening. The floor was in excellent condition and was made full use of during the well selected programme of dances which had been arranged. <

Another feature which came later in the evening was a streamer waltz. The many coloured streamers were thrown simultaneously, serving to create a happy and colourful scene. ' During supper an extra was played by Mr Rod Grant at the piano. The catering, which was in the capable hands of Mr Bell, left no-

thing to be desired. Well laid "tables supported an inviting array of foodstuffs calculated to tickle the palates of even the most fastidious. A number of smartly uniformed attendants took very good care of those at the tables. Salad, poultry, trifle and innumerable other delicacies figured on the menu and a plentiful supply of claret cup was available to patrons at a separate booth. Dancing was carried on to a late hour when patrons departed for their homes, taking with them a favourable impression which is bound to live long in their memories.