LEAP YEAR BALL

Hokitika Guardian, 18 November 1920, Page 2

LEAP YEAR BALL

A most enjoyable function eventuated at Koiterangi, on Friday last—it being the occasion of the Ball, given 1 y the ladies of that district, in return fjr bne given by the Bachelors a. fortnight ago. On entering the. ball-room, one was instantly struck with the picturesque appearance, given by the decorations, which were mainly snow balls and pink blossoms, in conjunction with the ever popular country decoration, the tree fern, all transforming the hall into a veritable fairy bower. Then the stage presented a beautiful spectacle with its striking decorations, composed mainly of bunches of red roses, the red cua-tains and other touches imparting a rSSeate hue to the more sombre coloured greens and giving the effect of a prettily arranged drawing room. Precisely at the appointed time the Grand March was struck up by the orchestra, consisting of violin and piano, in the hands of Mr and M;rs Kelly. Extras were given by Misses Gimmick and Kelly to all of whom great credit is due. Songs were excellently rendered by Miss Clarke “Just a Bunch of Wattle,” and Miss ( Edna Clarke “The Silver in My Mother’s Hair.” Both had to respond to encores. “The Gem of the Evening” (to repeat the words of a number f gentlemen near the entrance) was a . song and chorus, “Why are we always j bridesmaids?”’ delightfully, sung by j Miss Clarke (the bridesmaid) and the j nine other members of the Young Ladies Committee. This item was *u- , nounced by the M.O. (Mr W. Jam.eson) as the “Leap Year Song” needless to , say they had to respond to a vociferous , encore Tlie actions as well as the in- , dieious bouquet adding the necessary , siunorous touch to the song and testi- ( fying to its being no ordinary Hep. A- . recitation-was nicely rendered by Miss Thelma Woolhouse was well received. | Dessert was then handed round by t >e ladies in charge as 10.30 p.m. and danc- j ing resumed till midnight when the daintiest of suppers- was then partaken of, one and all doing' full justice io tlie good things provided. This part of the work, as well as the splendid condition of the floor, the excellence of the decorations and the able way in which ( th duties of M.C. • were carried out, j calls for special praise to those young ladies and others responsible. During the adjournment for suppei Mr Jamieson-on behalf of the ladies thanked all for their attendance and after passing a few witty remarks humorously stated “Now’s your time boys, as the girls have only seven nnre weeks.” Mr Arnold suitably responded on behalf of the bachelors. Dancing was once more resumed till the wee stun’ hours when it was remarked that it had been the best Ball held here for many a long day.

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