BALL AT KEREPEEHI.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXII, Issue 4319, 19 September 1921, Page 2

BALL AT KEREPEEHI.

RETURNED SOLDIERS EFFORT.,

A HAPPY GATHERING.

The ha,ll at Kerepeehi presented a gay appearance on Thursday evening, when the returned, soldiers of the district held what proved .to be, a most successful ball.

It was apparent that the energetic committee had spared no effort to cater for the enjoyment of the. large number which .attended. In the hall there was a liberal) display of greenery tastefully arranged, this being set off with fancy lanterns suspended from the ceiling.

The 40 or 50 couples, dancing gaily to the superb music of Mr A. Williams’ (Thames) orchestra of five instruments, included visitors from Ngatea, Netherton, Hikutaia, Thames, Kopu, Kdpuarahi, and Paeroa. The music calls for special mention. The tunes, which were bright, the time being even, inspired one with a.spirit to “waltz, and waltz, and waltz” as the latest vocal hit says. Mrs Chatfield obliged with The supper provided was of a first-class order, the dainties being, enough to tickle the palate of the poorest .appetite. The caterers evidently understand their business, supplying with ‘he trifles, jellies, and salads,- a copious supply of cream.

Altogether it was a very pleasant function and an outstanding success, on which the committee, consisting of the following, is to be . congratulated: Mesdames H. Bagnall, R. S. Hutchinson, J. Twist, Hudson, and A. Chatfield, Miss C. Fawcett, Messrs Dent Jenkins, Lawler, and W. Booth. The several duties of the master of ceremonies were divided among Messrs Murdoch, Twist, and Dent, who proved to be energetic and. capable officers. Mr Twist rendered a few vocal items, Mrs Hudson being accompanist.

THE dresses: The following contains a brief, description of the dresses, which were' seen at the ball: Mesdames A. Chatfield (Kerepeehi) navy, crepe de chine; W. G. Hayward (Ngatea), black silk, ..oriental trimming ; R. S. Hutchinson (Kerepeehi), white crepe de chine; W. K. McLean (Paeroa), black and gold ; H. Bagnall (Kerepeehi), pink ne.t over charmeuse; Murdock (Kerepeehi), black silk; J. Bratlie (Thames), black crepe de chine with oriental front; H. Waud (Kerepeehi), black silk; Barton (Wanganui), black charmeuse ninon ; Dare Jones (Kerepeehi), white crepe de chine georgette and peari trimmings; Strong (Paeroa) bhacK ninon ; R. Potter (Kerepeehi), white crepe de- chine ; JHudson (Kerepeehi) pink crepe de chine ; Guy (Paeroa), navy blue crepe de chine ; Frecklington (Kerepeehi), black» crepe de chine; J. Twist (Kerepeehi), black satim Misses M. R.. Gibb (Hikutaia), white georgette; E. Clark (Kerepeehi), golden brown crepe de chine; H. Pearson (Whangarei), pink inon; Bratlie (Thames), pink relieved with black; Gunvor Solberg (from Norway), rose crepe de chine ; Frida Solberg ( from Norway), brown satin with floral belt; V. McDvff, sent., (Ngatea), white voile; V. McDuff, junr. (Ngatea), white muslin ; Erica McDuff (Ngatea), black taffeta silk jumper, white skirt; D. Millington (Thames), pink georgette; White (Kopuarahi), Nattier silk; E. Heappey (Netherton), white silk, net overlace ; F. M. Heappey (Netherton), white silk and blue, sash ; V. Heappey (Netherton), white silk; B. Dally (Netherton), black silk, emerald trimmings ; Choe Fawcett (Kerepeehi), (Kdpu), satin de luxe ; Mary Royal! apricot crepe de chine; J. Watene (Kopu). satin de luxe ; Mary Royal (Thames), pink crepe de chine; H. Nichollte (Thames), crepe de chine blouse, accordian pleated taffeta black skirt. *