Leap Yean Ball.

Manawatu Herald, 3 September 1904, Page 3

Leap Yean Ball.

One, if not the most successful of, balls for a considerable time past, took place last night in the Public Hall, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Committee of the “ Leap Year Ball.” Apart from the novelty of the institution, it would, under any other name, have been a success, but both sexes joined in together to make it still more a sociable and enjoyable gathering. The success of this was due to one and all the individual exertions of the Committee, whose efforts never flagged to make any bachelor, whether he was a dancer or not, to take part in the proceedings, whilst for those whose dancing days were over—and they were very few—suitable accommodation had been provided for in cardi*. While praise is due to one and all of the ladies, it would not be right not to mention especially Mrs Hey wood’s efforts. From first to last she took the reins in hand, and proved herself a most efficient M.C. Returning lb the ball itself, there must have been fully 60 couples enjoying themselves, and the two novelties, “ The Screen ” and “ Mystery” dances, alternately repeated, were the subject of much mirth provoking. They say “ curio•ity ” belongs to the female portion, but the action of the majority of the males in trying to locate their partners proved it to be the contrary. Now, as to the dresses, your reporter is not a describer of feminine attire, but suffice it to say he has a vivid recollection of several beautifully dressed ladies, and it is not in his power to describe any particular ones. What with the excellent music provided, ditto the supper, last night’s affair will remain in the memory of those present, dancers and non dancers, a pleasant incident.