ODDFELLOWS BALL.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 194, 27 September 1909, Page 5

ODDFELLOWS BALL.

Perhaps one of t'o- mo?t pnj>>yabl»* functions h* - M thi-asrnson place in He tot's Hall on Thursday evening last, and the members of the M.U. 1.0.0. F. spent neither time nor expense for those who attended. A noticeable featur* in connection with the ball was the originality of idea which must be attributed to the advertising committee. Por weeks before Thursday night qoaint and attractive notices both in the press and on the town boardings caught the eye of the public. The hall was tastefully decorated with bunting and evergreens, under tbe able supervision of Mr James Melndoe, whose services on such occasions are always cheerfully and gratuitously given. At 8 o'clock p.m. a good crowd of dancers and spectators had arrived and punctually at 8.30 the orchestra played the first waltz. As usual the music supplied by Messrs Hctet* and Saunders was thoroughly appreciated and the visitors who were present were loud in their praises of the dance music and the splendid fliKir which Te Kuiti are justly proud. During the evening Mrs F. Williamson and Mr Duke Hetet played extras. Singularly enough it is a difficult matter, despite the number of local players to prevail upon them to oblige in this respect, and the Oddfellows feel duly grateful to the two who so kindly gave their services.

The supper, which was got ready by the ladies was a credit to them, and tended in a great measure to further enhance the pleasures of the evening. A strong working committee of ladies * consisting of Mesdames McColl, Chilentt. Cross, Verrall and Hol'and put their heads tog*t" er and the many who were present gave testimony of the good opinion of their fruit salad t and jellies by accounting for their rapid disappearance. Messrs C'hilcott and A. S. Gresham carr : ed out the duties of M's.C. In a satisfactory ma .iter, looking after the visitors in a characteristic fashion. Fully ecuplcs were present, and had it not been for the unfortunate delay of the ordinary up train from Auckand several others would have availed themselves of the opportunity to attend. Like all the Oddfellows' efTorts in the past to provide a nice evening, this j ear's function compared more than favourably and future functions conducted by them must call for that generous public support so consistently extended.

The dresses worn by the ladies gave the ball room a bright and attractive appearance, and some of the most striking dresses may be mentioned: — Mrs* McCotl, senr., black figured satin: Mrs Cheal. pale green silk; Mrs Julian. Mark; Mrs McDonald, Otorohanga. white, green trimmings; Mrs I.inehain, blue figured muslin: Mrs .Smith, yellow silk, black trimmings: Mrs Thomson, brown silk; Mrs K. Cottor. white silk; Mrs Chilcolt. grey.: Mrs Cross, blue silk: Mrs Parsonage, white muslin: Mrs Holland, blark silk; Mrs Verrall, black silk; Mrs Williamson, blue; Miss Paye, pink muslin. Miss Dalton, Auckland, black velvet, lace trimmings; Miss Brown, royal blue; Miss Herd, while silk: Mia* Herd, blue silk; Miss Wildman, Auckland, Oyster coloured satin; Miss McDowell, pink muslin; Miss Mussen, white silk; Miss Board. Hangatiki, white silk; Miss V. Grattan, blue silk; Miss McKaskill, white silk; Miss McKenzie, pink muslin; Miss Pascoe, white muslin, blue trimmings; Miss Melting, green muslin; Miss f»re3ham, Auckland, white, silk, figured trimmings; Miss Hodgson, white muslin; Miss McCollum. white muslin. The committee have to thank Messrs Black man and Cobb for the loan of furniture which was used during the evening, and which was much appreciated by those resting between the dances.