The Masonic Ball.

Manawatu Herald, 21 July 1904, Page 2

The Masonic Ball.

The first Masonic ball < in Foxfcoo was held 3<* the Public Hall unde* - oi the newly-formed lodge, Te Awahou. The hall looked exceedingly nice and much preparation had been made for making the evening an enjoyable and memorable one. The conditions wore favourable, the nigbt being cold and fine. The decorations, consisting of greenery, flags, etc., were profusely used in transforming the bare walls, the result being very pleasing and pretty. The stage was also arranged nicely, and it was at once seen that great pains and much time had been bestowed in providing for the comfort of the guests. Tho large marquee at the north side of the hall made a splendid supper room, and compliments were heard on all sides on the manner in which this part of the affair, had been arranged. Messrs Langley Bros., to whom the catering had been entrusted, carried out their part in their usual up-to-date manner, and a glance at the menu card showed that a supper in plenty and of every conceivable dainty had been provided. The music, a most essential part, can without question be termed most excellent, and the best we have yet had in Foxton. The Masonic Band from Palmerston consisted of Messrs P. Tombs (piano), 0. Pickering (cornet), Kitchen (violin), and Pittattis (double-bass,) A large number of visitors were present, from other towns, a fair contingent com-ing-from Palmerston. ‘ About 60 couple danced, and tho- number wa* sufficient without being overcrowding. »The floor was in fcQpd, order, .and showed that extra pains had been.taken towards getting it into tip-top condition. . THE PEOORAMME consisted in the first part of a Masonic Grand March Waltz, Lancers, Waltz, Schottiaohe, Waltz, Lancers, Waltz (leap year), Waltz, Lancers, Waltz. Two extra waltzes (played by Miss Haywood and Mrs J. Symons) eventuated before the second part was proceeded with, which consisted of a Polka, Lancers (Masonic), Waltz, Berlin Polka, Waltz, Lancers, Waltz, Lancers, Waltz, Waltz.

THE MENU comprised ham and tongue sand* wicb, sausage rolls, cream puffs, assorted pastry, pound cake, cake, assorted biscuits, triiMPw cream custards in cups, claret cups, fruit salads, raspberry and calf’s foot jelly, jelly in glasses, blanc mange (assorted); tea and coffee, lemonade, ginger beer, ginger ale, and raspberry ade. THE DRESSES.

There were some very pretty dresses worn, noticeable among the number being Mrs Ravenhill, in black satin, covered wi'h black lace; Mrs Frankland, brown velvet and gold sequins, cream vest; Miss Haywood, sea-geren satin, trimmed with chiffon and pearl trimming; Miss Aitcheson, yellow satin, trimmed with silk insertion ; Mrs Haywood, black silk; Mrs J. Symons, black silk; Mrs 0. Collins, black satin; Mrs C. Robinson, black satin, trimmed with gold Indian embroidery; Miss Symons, pink satin, point lace bertha, silk embroidery and chiffon ; Miss Gower, black accordeon pleated skirt, trimmed with autumn leaves ; Mrs Olemett, black mery with sequin net over skirt; Mrs J. Nash, black voile, with accordeon-pleated bodice; Miss Mackay, pale blue satin and crystal trimming ; ,Miss Edwards, white silk; Mrs C. Easton, black; Mrs F. Carter, white silk, pale blue insertion ; Mrs Oliver Austin, pale greer Misrli. Austin, biiie Blouse enq; bfuk ekirt; Miaa Austin, cpewn ; , ajlk blouse end black skirt; Mies ’white s»* lift; covered with 'bittk.jjhfflfon and silver - ttifamltJgfMisa Fi Simpeon, dream; Mis* ff. Cdlfihsi,' ♦Hite silk, ibttfe'flowers'| lMf#A cream vbtttfV ■Miss Mv Situpsdni' pb'fcMMra. white muslin ; Miss N. Simpson; £kle blue silk;. Mrs Hunter, black velvet; Miss Mitchell, cream* voile; Miss Easton, white satin with - led geraniums and ribbon; Mrs Hunt, le-mon-coloured corded silk, trimmed with black velvet; Mrs 0. Symons, black satin broohe; Miss E : . Collins, black velvet; with sequin trimmings; Mrs W. Cook, black silk, ind red roses; Mrs Whyte, black : broohe; Mrs A. Whyte, black. cream silk blouse ;.. Mrs Speirs, black broche ; Miss 0. Fraser, black skirt heliotrepe silk blouse; Mrs Jenka, black silk;- Miss P. Fraser, black skirt, cream silk blouse.

The ball was one of the most enjoyable ever given in Fox ton, and much credit is of course due to the committee of the lodge for. the success attained. Bro T. Haywood, P.M., was indefatigable in his efforts as secretary, and Bros. G. A. Simpson and Alf Fraser, S.W., made capable M.C.’s for the evening.