PATUMAHOE FOOTBALLERS' BALL.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 673, 7 October 1921, Page 4

PATUMAHOE FOOTBALLERS' BALL.

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION.

The Patumahoe Football Club’s plain and fancy dress ball took place in the Patumahoe Hall on Wednesday night and was a success. The threat-* ening climatic conditions and counter attractions no doubt affected the at-, tendance, which was fair, nevertheless, a most! enjoyable time was spent. The Patumahoe Club, which is only in its infancy, having been formed th.:s year, has proved jthat among its ranks are some of the best of sports. It was with difficulty at times to muster senior and junior fifteens to fulfil their engagements, but (the leading members of the club used their influence and the teams sometimes very weak were always ready for a game. Right from the commencement of the F R.U. competitions this newly-form-ed elub was up against odds, but grit and determination was imbued in the players, and at the close of the sqasen Patumahoe seniors were a very hard nut to crack. Although they did net win a game they were knocking at (the door on several occasions. They have the satisfaction of having played a drawn game with Pukekohe, winners of the competition, and were defeated by Onewhero, the runners’ up, by two points, while they also drewr with Bomhiay, a hard team < to defeat. These performances speak for themselves, and reveal the fact that thero is some good material in the club. As a matter of fact, Patumahoe has, in the Wison Bros., (two of’the best forwards in Franklin. The club next year should be a thorn in the side of the teams that defeated them this year. They are to be congratulated on their meritorious performances.

The promoters of the fancy dress ball had arrangements complete in every detail, thanks to the assiduous work of the Social Committee, with Mr G. House as secretary. The floor was in good order. Excellent dancs rwusic was supplied by Miss Iris Fulton, exti’as being played by Misses "Walker and G. Fuljton. The duties ofM.C. were efficently discharged by Mr C. Ejale.

The winners of the prizes for tjr® best f anjey. dresses were : Ladies, Mirs Amos, ' “Red Cross Nurse”; gentlemen, Mr Eric Campbell, “Nigger.”' Other fancy -dresses noticed were f Mrs Symes, “Pierette”; Mrs Furmage, “Belgium” ; Misses Walker, “Butcher Boy”; Needham, “Eastern Lady” Gwen Fulton, “Highland Lassie” ; E. Howard, “Spanish Dancer”; Hardley, “Pierette” ; Curtis, “Japanese Lady ” ; D. Howard, “Folly”; Mr C. Howard, “Pierrot” ; Mr Symes, “Pierrot.” A waltzing competition was keenly contested, and was won by Miss Hardlev and Mr D. Davey.

Advantage was taken of the occasion to express the club’s thanks (to supporters and friends for the assistance rendered during the year. •On behalf of the club, Mr W* Finlay returned thanks to all who helped, especially to Mr and Mrs L. Dunn, for medals; Mr N. Todd, for spit of clothes, which was won by Mr C. Wilson, as the best all-round player? Mr Joseph Henry, for jthe use of grounds and assistance with travelling; Mr C. R. Sheppard, trophies? and Messrs D. Davy and S. Forbes, the respective captains, and Mr G. House, who was one of the most ?n----thusisatic members of the club. Mr Finlay said the club heartily appreciated (the kindness of its supporters. He presented medals as follows : Best senior forward, W. Pleydell ; best senior back, J. Wattam; most-improved player, C. Dale. Mr C. R. Sheppard apologised for the absence of the club’s president, Mr L. Dunn. He endorsed Mr Finlay’s remarks, and also thanked residents of Patumahoe for the support' ac'>rd»d the club. He jthen presented medals to the junior team as follows r Best junior forward, G. All; best junior back, E. Morris ; most improved player, V. Furmage. Messrs D. Davy and S. Forbes '^re-

turned thanks on behalf of their’ re- ■ spective teams. They eulogised the H splendid work accomplished by "Mr H W. Finlay (secretary), and Mr W. H Moor (treasurer). Bojth officials had H done all in their power to conserved interests of the club. They also H thanked Mr Dunn for his hospitality in entertaining teams, an action was greatly appreciated. , H Mr Robert Fulton, reperesenting theH| Fukekohe Club, congratulated Piatu-B| mafcoe on their achievement the football season. He wished club every success in the future. Supper was handed round and appreciated.