Preparations Complete For Grand Civic Ball

Chronicle (Levin), 7 April 1949, Page 2

Preparations Complete For Grand Civic Ball

A sequence of quite important fevents have kept most residents of Otaki and district very active indeed during the first three months of this year. Following the carnival and resultant coronation, an outstandingly successful marching display was conducted. Then the stage was set * for "Grumpy" and, judging by the near capacity houses on both nights, there could not have been many who 'did not see and enjoy this outstandlng local effort. First things first appears to be Otaki's motto, as it takes each important events as it arrives. Now almost everyone is finalising preparations to attend what could and probably will be the social event of the decade, the Grand Civic' Ball tomorrow night to mark the opening of the Otaki Textiles' modern new factory. This enterprise merits the full support of all classes of the community, inasmich as the total proceeds are to implement the steadily growing War Memorial Fund. The attractions will be many an'd already the scene is one of much activity as preparations for ' this gala event are finalised. Among distinguished visitors who have promised to attend are the Prime Minister, Mr. Fraser, and Sir Apirana Ngata, while the queens who "made" the carnival will also appear in their robes. ■It is claimed that the preparations for this much-discussed event surpass anything attempted in the xiistrict, and that the lighting, scenery, music and general arrangements will be truly outstanding. Tomorrow night is eagerly awaited.