KAPUNI.
BATCHELORS’ BALL. The_batcbelars’ ball held at Kapuni on Alonday attracted a happy throng of dancers, numbering approximately eighty couples, and achieved a social success which should amply reward the enthusiasts aalio devoted so much time to its preparation. From the opening grand march, led shortly after 8 p.m. by Mr. O. and Miss Hunt, till the final waltz at 2.30 a.m., every number was AA-ell patronised and afforded keen enjoyment. Attractive decorations AV’ere effected by suspending vari-coloured balloons from entwined blue and gold festoons converging in a large bell centre, the scheme lending a charming gaiety to the scene. Similar colours Avere grouped in the supper-room, Avhere the table decorations proA-od particularly pleasing. The floor AA'as excellent, and the music rendered by Taylor’s (HaAvera) Premier Orchestra set a standard AA’hich would be difficult to excel. The ball organisation Avas directed by Messrs.” C. Paterson and K. Hunt (joint secretaries) and EL Scott, who headed a numerous committee. Valued assistance with the decorations, the supper preparations and attendance on the guests was given by a number of ladies, including Alesdames H. Whalen J. Kissick, L. Harrison, W. Wheeler’ A. Briffault, and the Alisses V. Hunt’ M. Scott, J. Alurphy and M. Griffin i the success of the function being largely due to their efforts. Messrs. E. Scott, Q. Paterson, O. Hunt, G. Sanson and G. Scott officiated as Al.C.’s. Extra dances Avere played by Alesdames Johnson and McNae and the Alisses Wells, Tobeck and Aliller.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 7 August 1924, Page 4
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