OUR KUMARA LETTER.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 27 September 1901, Page 3

OUR KUMARA LETTER.

(ODE OWN COEEEBPONDENT.)

The Kumara Oatholic Band Ball was held on Wednesday evening at the Ad elphi Theatre. Though it was ushered in mist and rain it did not dampen the ardour of friends far and near, as from

Grey mouth, Hokitika, and minor places, a goodly number assembled and helped materially towards the success of the entertainment. A touch of old .ime chivalry was given it by a couple of after incidents th»t bad their sequel later. In one respect, however, there was a distinct inclination manifested on the part of

the gentlemen to hi eak away from former traditions by taking advantage of the fact that it was a ‘‘Plain and Fancy Dress

Ball” as there was but one fancy costume among their number. The hall was decorated as only the artistic taste of Kumara ladies perfected by long experience,’ knows how. The music bv Miss Galbraith (piano), Mr Bremond' (violin), and Mr J. Flannagan (cornet), needless to say amply upheld its reputation. The gallery was very well patronised, and would undoubtedly have been crowded to ex:ess but the evening was Ushered in with mist and rain that

damped the ardour of many at a distance. Mevertheles, a large and gay assemblage was there, their handsome costumes being greatly admired. The catering in the hands of Mr T. Green, was sufficient guarantee of its excellence. Dancing was kept up until a very late hour, and even then there were some left who felt to repeat Oliver Twist’s request for more.