OTOROHANGA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 511, 23 October 1912, Page 5

OTOROHANGA.

HOCKEY SOCIAL. Own Correspondent. Seldom has our hall had such a happy crowd assembled in it as appeared last on Wednesday last, everyone being full of life and intent on enjoying themselves thoroughly. The hall was beautifully decorated with the colours of the club and a good assortment of greenery, ferns, etc., gave the place quite an Arcadian aspect. Messrs Bride, Hawkins, Tingay and McCuough and their friends deserve a all credit for the gay appearance which the hall presented, and they did valiant work to make this function a success. The ladies, of course, muse not be neglected for, no doubt, their good taste helped to make the effect produced. The music was supplied by a local orchestra and gave pleasure to the dancers who said the time was excellent. Refreshments were supplied by Mr Barratt and Miss Corhan the confectionery and fruit being of the very best. The floor was in first-class condition, a new powder being presented by Mr Pearson, who also kindly lent a set of lamps, which greatly improved the appearance of the hall. As this is the first social the local hockey club have organised, it must be very flattering to them to know that their guests speak with such appreciation of the splendid entertainment provided. A feature of the gathering was the attractive gowns worn by the ladies and the con trast of colours made the hall look much better than noticed on any previous occasion. Dancing was kept up till about 2.30 a.m., when the friends of the club wended their way home, unfortunately in the rain, but ono and all were satisfied with their evening's pleasure. Mr McCullough and his friends made efficient M.C.'s, and no one was neglected. Following are some of the costumes which were worn:—Mrs L. Reynolds, brown and grey mervellieux silk; Mr H. O. Osmond, pink with crystal trimming; Mrs C. Miller, lilac silk; Mrs G. Reynolds, white; Mrs Bains, Waitomo, white embroidered muslin; Mrs C. Horsman, green santung piped with pink; Mrs Simpson, cream piped with blue; Mrs F. Seymour, pink piped wita black; Mrs T. D. Baillie, black silk; Mrs C. Kidson, white embroidered muslin; Mrs Drummond, lilac piped with black; Miss Strahan, cream voile; Miss Wilkins, apricot and black; Miss Wilson, Hangatiki, svhito ninon over satin, deep silk fringe; Mias Still well, Waitomo, white silk crystal over dress; Miss Johnson, turquoise satin; Miss Rhodes, white; Miss Ashby, white embroidered muslin; Miss Keam, cream empire robe; Miss Verner, white silk; Miss McColl, cream silk; Babs. Johnson, blue and white, blue pipings; Miss Carmont, heliotrope; Miss Barrett, white; Miss Disher, blue; Miss Taylor, cream; Miss L. Taylor, cream silk; Miss Baillie, white; Miss Micthell, cream and hlack; Miss H. Horsman, cream; Miss B. Young, white; Miss W. Clarke, brown; Miss H. Clarke, pink; Miss Queenie Clarke, white; Miss Cater, white mervellieux Bilk; Miss I. Cater, blue; Miss King, white; Miss Ormbsy, cream; Miss Furber, green; Miss G. Kidson, white; Misses Thomas, white. Amongst those sitting out were Mesdames Strahan, Piggot, Thomas, McColl, Young, Bell.