KOITERANGI BALL

Hokitika Guardian, 13 July 1926, Page 4

KOITERANGI BALL

(Contributed). > One of' tlie largest gatherings and also the most enjoyable of evenings was held in tlie Lower Koitcrangi Hall on July 2nd when a Children’s plain "and fancy dress ball was held for the first 'time in the history of the district. Well over half a hundred fancy costumes were present for the occasion, and needless to mention were greatly ■admired by the large number of adults present. Thle hall was beautifully decorated with evergreens and pink streams, also some unique lanterns, locally made to match. Mrs Morris* orchestra of five instruments, supplied the music. (Mrs Morris piano, Messrs Kelly violin, Stankey cornet, Morris piccolo and kettle drum), and Mrs Mark Wallace played the extras. Messrs Kelly and Jamieson had charge of the floor. Supper was served in the large room adjoining the hall. the /altering being provided by the Indies of The district.

The ball was opened at 8 p.m. with the Gmnd March; and the dancing went merrily on till about 9.30. Ihe dancing of the children was a tieat to witness, and brought forth many comments from tlie adults present, parents and relatives of all ages being present to see the younger fry indulging in the pleasant pastime. Indeed it will ho a night long remembered by everyone present. Our popular teacher Miss Sloaiie, who was responsible for the organising and the success of the evening was made to promise she would repeat the performance in about two months time. Among the large number of costumes present it was hard, even to select a few outstanding, but Miss Hilda Gimmick ,as Green Rea and Master Win. ...c-uricli as Santa Claus, brought one’s mind of Christmas tide; some of the wee dots remarking if they would have to hang up their stocking to-night. The children’s evening was brought to a close again by the Grand March (special request) after which the dance went merrily on to the wee small hours.

The following are a list oi some o tho costumes: —

Misses M. Dimmick, (Winter Show) ; R. Little, (Rom Rom) ; A. Little, (Tambourine); M. Kelly, (hairy); M. Jones, (Golden Butterfly); CL Dimmick, (Good Luck) ; I. Godfrey (Autumn); J. Michel, (Spring); \ Smith, (Good Luck) ; R. Dimmick (Bishop’s Fruit Saline) ; O. Ambergcr (Danger Signals) ; 15. Moult, (Butter, fly); I. Smith, (Bon Bon); M. Smith (Daffodil); T. Fleming, (Bierrctte) M. Fleming, (Chrysanthemum); H Dimmick, (Green Rea);. M. Mehai rj

(Chincso Lady) ; I. Morris, (Sweet Pea); J. Bowel I, (Holland); E. Murlinll, (Jap bidyi; E. Woolhouse, (Fairy) ; E. Boddington, (Night) ; Emily Growcott, (Carnival) ; -lean Fleming, (Falling Leaves). Masters T. Harcourt, (Pierrot) ; C. Groideott, (Indian) ; K. Woolhouse, (Pierrot) ; B. Cropper. (Chow) ; W, Ritchie, (Ace of Clubs) ; T. Ritchie, (Danger Signals) ; S. Smith, (Indian) : C. Jamieson, (Edward 5 times) : Karl

Ambergcr, (Chink); Bill Diodrioh (Santa Claus) ; M. Woolhouse, (Gone Luck); E. Jones, (Sun Downer); R Godfrey, (llumpty Diimpty); H. Am burger’ (Chow)'; T. Tones, (Black Cat); J. Kelly. (Golliwog); F. Godfrey. ’ (Golliwog) ; C. Woolhouse, (Sm Maid Raisins); 11. Diodrich, (Pier rot) ; M. Cropper, (Black and AA lute)