MILITARY BALL

Hokitika Guardian, 21 August 1930, Page 3

MILITARY BALL

’.The Military Ball at the Soldiers’ H'sj'll laSt" knight ,wa's a jolly, function. Tiiere Was a large gathering, over 250 . hieing present, and with the excellent arrangements; made there was opportunity for fulUepjoyjnent. The Melody Orchestra of eight instruments supplied good music and on a perfect floor,, juicing was a.pleasure.’ The tee; responsible had" given attention Id’ a]|: necessary details, and nothing appeared wanting. Mr Groufsky was Master °i Ceremonies, and kept the business of the evening in full opera- • Jr ~

At a suitable interval Captain Bleach presented 7 the cups’ for the Cadet work during the year. Private West won tig} Godley cup for shooting; Private lnvin the Miniature Rifle cup for the best first year shot, find Privates Cox and Cagney divided the Brocklehurst cup for efficiency, holding the trophy sig* months. e&ch.\ f> The recipients were, heartily applauded as they stepped for? ward to receive.the trophies. Ladies ..'Committee had prepared a?beautifdl repast,-, and three sittings supper. Visitors present from the' north and elsewhere remarked on the pleasurable evening provided and on the excellent arrangements. The ball has always been a milestone in the year’s dancing events, and last night’s gathering was not any exception to the pleasurable forerunners. The organisers of the ball are kindly handing the surplus from the function to the building fund of the local R.S.A. and this generosity is greatly appreciated tlfa.i6cnl .hranch.