RIVERLEA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 6 November 1924, Page 3

RIVERLEA.

. HALL REOPENED. ! SPECTACULAR A [ASQUERADE BALL. The committee responsible for the organisation of the masquerade hall held oil Friday evening under the auspices of the 'Riverlea Hall Society as the hall reopening function are to bo congratulated on the marked success achieved as the result of their efforts. Despite the boisterous weather prevailing approximately 169 local residents and visitors from all parts of the district were in attendance. A tasteful decoration scheme was effected by vari-coloured streamers which, suspended overhead from large hoops arranged at intervals midway’ between the sides of the hall, stretched in graceful droops to the walls and formed an attractive setting for the picturesque costumes worn by a large proportion of the assembly. Energetic preparations had brought the floor to a condition which delighted the dancers, and allowed the full, enjoyment of the excellent rhythm provided by the orchestra, consisting of Mrs A. Evans (piano), Alias R. Evans (violin), and Mr AY. R. 0. Spooner (cornet). From the grand march at 8 p.m. until the final waltz shortly after 2 a.m. the programme maintained entertaining interest, each number being well patron-' isecl. As M.C.’s Alessrs A. Afills, J. Gibson and C. Slater gave courteous attention to their duties. Prior to the supper dance. Air B. L. AYebby, chairman of the-Hall Society Committee, extended suitable thanks in appreciation of the public support accorded, and expressed the hope that the reopening night would be the .forerunner of many similarly successful and enjoyable functions. In thanking all who had assisted in arranging the evening’s festivities he paid a special tribute to the work of the lady members of the committee. Among the masqueraders a set of red and white chequer pierrettes and pierrots from Eltham created much attention. Principal interest centred in the fancy dress comiietition, and after a careful -discrimination the judges (Alessrs AA r . R. 0. Spooner and J. Guy) awarded the lady’s prize to Aliss Bertha Joseplison, “Red Indian Squaw,” and the gentleman’s prize to Mr Harry Johns, “Mephisto.” Amongst others present in fancy dress were: Airs E. Gibbons, “Sultan’s Favourite”; Alisses ’ O. Symes., “Geisha”; AI. O’Neil], “Mystery”.; Hudson. “Frolic’’; T. Melville, “Ragtime”; G. Bi’ooker, “Rainbow”; Anderson, “Powder Puff”; T. Sadler, “Harem Lady” ; J. Johns, “Colleen” ; T. Guy, “Big Tree Motor Spirit”; E. Gnrgan, “Night Moth”; P. Gatenhy, “Night”; D. Gatenhy, NCrochet Patterns” ; V. Dew, ' “Alystery’’; D. Bishell, I). Alary, M. Brew and J. Garvey, “Red and AVhite Chequer Pierrettes” ; Alessrs E. .Gibbons. “Indian Chief”; J. Nicholson, “Black and AVhite Pierrot”; A. Parker, “All Black” ; Jack Gibson, “Japanese” ; A. Gibson, “Clown” ; J. P. Gibson, “Cockov”; E. Hooper. “The Cockey’s Bride” ; AY. Hey, “Chinese Coolie” ; H. Hooper, “Clown”: AY. Pope, “Uncle Sam” ; J. Eva, L. Dos Forges, C. Curtis and R. Scown, “Red and AVhite Chequer Pierrots.” The waltzing competition attracted | numerous entrants, who provided an interesting exhibition. The judges (Alessrs AY. R. O. Spooner and A. Birchall) gave their awards as follows: Aliss A. Mouatt and Mr C. AVhalen 1, Aliss M. Evans and Mr G. France 2 The supper room and tables were prettily decorated in harmonising colours, and the confections served by Mesdames B. L. AYebby, AY. O’Neill, K. Rothe, A. P. Gargan, J. Gardner, J. Symes, J. Bennett, .13. Hey, J. Gibson, and the Misses At. O’Neill, G. Brooker and Al. Alahnke were the most appreciated edibles provided for a dancing company in the hall. For hi§ share of the preparatory work much credit- is due to the hon. secretary, Mr At. Voullaire, who owing to an indisposition was unable to he present at the function.