U.A.O.D.

King Country Chronicle, Volume V, Issue 406, 21 October 1911, Page 5

U.A.O.D.

FIRST ANNUAL BALL. Twelve months ago a branch of the above Order was started in Te Kuiti, in a small way, and the support it has received from the public during that period has been more than encouraging. The members of the Lodge have maintained that to popularise the institution, there must be a good, live social committee. This was appointed, and during the winter ran a social every three weeks to which the gentlemen were charged 2s and the ladies admitted free, Needless,to say, the socials were well supported. To celebrate the second birthday the Lodge considered a ba 1 1 should be held, and for some time past the members were busy making preparations with the result that one of the most enjoyable dance 3 of the season was held. The hall was exceptionally well decorated with flags of all nations, and the stately fronds of the punga, the stage representing a miniature drawing room, to which those who did not indulge in the fantastic art retired and enjoyed a quiet game of cards, etc. The floor h3d undergone a thorough preparation and was in perfect dancing trim, and the music of Messrs D. Hetet (violin) and J. Hetet (piano), was of their best, which is sufficient to satisfy the most fastidious worshipper of the goddess Terpsichore. The catering was in the hands of Mr J. Thompson, who quite excelled himself on this occasion, the supper being tastefully laid out in a commodious marquee at the side of the main building, and many were the good things said of Mr Thompson's efforts and those of his able staff. Despite the fact that the weather for the past week had been exceptionally wet, that a thunderstorm passed over the town between seven and eight o'clock and Jupiter Pluvius wa3 responsible for a drenching downpour, about sixty couples braved the elements and were rewarded with a really pleasant evening Proceedings opened with a grand Druidic tableau, which was much admired by those present, and which was one that is not the lot of everyone to see. This was followed by the Grand March, and from this on things went right merrily till the full programme was completed, about 2 a.m. The dresses of the ladies were very well chosen, and the spectacle as they tripped the various dances was very pleasing to those who were on the stage. The members of the Pride of Te Kuiti Lodee, U.A.0.D., have every reason to feel proud of the results of their efforts during the past season, for the public have given them every support, and the thanks of the Lodge are due to all outsiders who fyave assisted, and especially to Mesdames Cooper, Fletcher, Simpson and Feran, who have bean indefatigable in their efforts to make all the socials a success. Bro. A Simpson has been a tower of strength as secretary of the social committee, and Bro. E. C. Tassell as M.C., has discharged his duties well. Several visitors were present from Hamilton and Auckland, and state that they were so pleased with the ball that they will attend again next year. The following are a few of the dresses worn: Miss Douglas, black; Miss Lewer, pink muslin; Miss Wells, cream ; Mrs Simpson, cream voile; Miss McGill, pink satin; Mrs Holland, vieux rose satin; Mrs Vause, white silk; Mrs Hetet brown silk; Mrs Fletcher, white silk dress; Miss Beck, white silk; Mrs Bennett, black, Miss Gurzinsky, striped muslin; Mrs Cooper, pale green muslin; Mrs Sanderson, white muslin: Miss Turner, white; Mrs Hackett. white muslin; Mrs Wooles, white ; Miss Stewart, white; Miss Grinter, white silk; Miss Neilson, blue muslin; Miss Martin, cream voile; Miss Zena Martin, white silk; Mrs Turney, white blouse black skirt; Mrs Feran, pink; Miss Cousins, cream; Misses McDonald, cream; Miss W. McDonald, saxe blue satin; Mrs McDonald- pink silk; Mrs Sovvry, white silk; Miss Miles, white silk.