BALL AT NETHERTON.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5255, 23 March 1928, Page 2

BALL AT NETHERTON.

“A NIGHT IN CAIRO.” AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS. A realistic reproduction of a night in Cairo met the gaze of about 300 attendants at the Netherton Hall on Thursday' of last week. Upon entering, a painted scene of the desert and pyramids in the distance was, discernible. The whole of the interior of the hall was. tastefully decorated in red, black, and white, with overhanging palms, which, with the scent of burning incense, added' to the illusion of being in another clime. During the evening a light spray of confetti fell intermittently from the ceiling, imitative "of manna falling in the desert, and one and all were delighted with the transformation, and eulogistic in their appreciation. The ball was given by the Merry Syncopators’ who, dressed as Egyptians, played special Eastern music during the evening. So tuneful were some of the melodies that many who had, thought their dancing days were a thing of the past were unable to resist the temptation to join the terpsichoreans. Extras were played by Misses Halligan, Moore (Paeroa), and M. Sarjant.

The b,aM was opened with a musical and dramatic prologue given by Mfes S. Sarjant and Mr L. O. East, followed by a grand march at which judging for the prizes took place. Mesdames Hubbard and Reid and Messrs P. Williams (Paeroa) and Welch (senr) acting in this capacity, found their task no easy one with so many excellent costumes to choose from. Prizes of one guinea each were awarded to Miss A. Hjll (Egyptian), Miss G. Bradshaw (Buy British Goods), Mr A. Tregoweth (Bedouin), and Mr H. Coldicutt (Baby). Miss M. Adam (Egyptian) and Miss K. Morrison (Russian) were highly commended, and. to both Mr P. Williams is kindly giving consolatiin prizes, in additiotn to having, with 'others, donated the prizes for the successful! entrants.

Mr M.‘ A . Garter made a very capable M.C., and Messrs Adam and Scudamore were at the entrance to receive the guests. Mr L. O. East, secretary for the Merry Syncopators’ ball, painted the scenery, and to him much credit is due for the success in every way of the most elaborate ball held in Netherton.

■'A sumptuous, supper was provided; and was presided over by Mesdames Andrews, Grundy, P. and W. Harold, H. Morrison, T. Vow*les, and Mr T. Vowles. Three sittings were necessary, but everything worked smoothly owing to the excellent management of -those in charge. Some of the fancy costumes noticed amongst those present were: Mite. W. Pdtter, Eastern .Lady ; Misses M. Sarjant, Gipsy ; E. Sarjant, Pierrette ; S. Sarjant, Egypt; W. Shilton, Indian Princess ; R. Hill, Egypt; M. Goble, Work bags; E. Morrison, Trump ; I. Halligan, Persian ; Argali, Spanish Gipsy ; I. Coldicutt, Fatima ; H. Matthews, Spanish dancer ; Craig W'heldon, Crotchet patterns ; M. V. Miller, Champion Flour ; p. Harold, Jockey ; E. Smitih, pink Pierrot; Bourne, Folly; Malcolm, Dutch. Messrs R. Morrison. Spaniard ; A. Catlin, Euchre ; I. Finlay. Indian Rajah ; W. Potter, Arabian night ; L. Young, S’heilt ; R. Duncan, Cowboy ; J. Vercoe, Pierrot. The Merry Syncopators’ Orchestra ha s already been requested to repeat the ball at Turua.