The Cadet Ball.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3700, 9 August 1906, Page 3

The Cadet Ball.

A GREAT SUCCESS

The Public Hall presented a gay appearance last night when possibly the largest number of people that ever congregated for a dance assembled to do honour to a good cause and also enjoy themselves. As a result the Eoxton Defence Cadets must benefit considerably in a financial way. The music was in capable hands, the floor in fair order, and the social qualities of those present perfect. Under such circumstances it may easily be imagined all went gaily as the marriage bell. The supper arrangements were well carried out, and for attention in this department the -thanks of the Cadet Corps are due to the many ladies who assisted. Captain Hamer, Lieutenant Hickson, and CokSergeant Imrie acted as M’s C., and though their task was not a light one, still they carried out their duties efficiently. Mr Berthold’s piano music was all that could be desired, whilst a few of the dances were supplied with credit by an orchestra of his composition, viz. : —Violins, Miss May Laing and Master Berthold ; bass fiddle, Mr R. Hickson ; cornet. Mr Ebbett; piano, Mr Berthold. Miss Hickson and Mrs W. Cook tendered capital extras. The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion with flags, evergreens, arms, etc., and gave signs of much attention.

All those assisting in any way whatever deserve the greatest credit for helping to make the affair the great success it undoubtedly was.

It was a plain and fancy dress Ball, and while we only intend to mention the different fancy costumes worn, still there were many Other ladies pleasingly attired. The popular vote of all present decided the best costumes presented both by the ladies and gents, and one of these fell, to Miss May Laing, who certainly looked unique in her representation of “Carnival.” The gentlemen’s prize fell to Mr Walter Edwards, who got himself up in an adept fashion as a “ Turk.” Both these decisions were received with applause, and it was stated they both headed the list with large majorities. Other characters depicted were : —Eadies —“ Olivia Primrose, the Vicar ol Wakefield’s Daughter,” Miss Haywood; “Early English,” Miss McMillan ; “ Girl Graduate,” Miss P. Fraser; “Daughter of the Regiment,” Miss A. Collins ; “Old English,” Miss Hamer; “Jack Tar,” Miss Alzdorf; “ Pirette,” Miss Simpson ; “ Winter,” Miss Fairley; “Spanish Dancer,” Miss Bevan; “Gipsy Girl,” Miss Young; “Italian Lady,” Miss Hickson; “Ivy,” Miss ' Painter ; 11 Manawatu Herald,” Mrs Wright; “Scotch “Lassies,” Misses Walls and Bangley ; fancy costume, Miss I. Bee.

Gentlemen ; ‘ ‘ Brougham Hil! Tenuis Club,” MrC. W. Morgan ; “Cricketer,” Mr A. Fraser; “Maori,” Mr Lovett; “Volunteer,” Mr A. Shadbolt; “Every Day Life,” F. Peterson and J. Gillies,

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