THE CINDERELLA BALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 484, 23 September 1909, Page 3

THE CINDERELLA BALL.

PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS

AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS.

' Undoubtedly the most delightful function of the season, of a private nature, was the above ball, which was held last night, in fch® Public Hall. The interior of the building was tastefully decorated, and the Hall presented a most picturesque scene, when at 8 p.ra. over 50 couples, some arrayed in gorgeous fancy costumes and contrasting strangely with the more sombre evening aftire of the gentlemen in plain dress and the exquisite gowns worn by a number of the fair sex, graced the floor to participate in the Grand March. Throughout the entire proceedings everything went off without a hitch, and the great success achieved must indeed be most gratifying to the energetic and zealous secretary, Mr J. Furrie, who, with his small band of assistants, worked so assiduously and untiringly, attending to every detail in connection with the affair ia a manner which is deserving of the highest terms of praise possible. Excellent music was supplied by Mr Berthold (piano) and Master Carl Bethold (violin), extras being played by Miss Hilda Cook and Mr F. Howie. Mr J. Gillies acted as master of ceremonies, in his usual efficient manner. The catering was in the capable hands of Mr M. Perreau, who officiated in that capacity in his accustomed up-to-date style, leaving nothing to be desired. Shortly after supper Mr Furrie, who was received with rounds of applause, made his appearance on the stage, and delivered a brief but appropriate speech on behalf of Mr Berthold, expressing the great satisfaction be felt at the large assemblage present, particularly as the weather conditions had proved so exasperating for days prior to the evening of the event, and expressing the hope that on all future like occasions their efforts would be as amply repaid as on the present one. Owing to the forethought and hard “graft” of the Ball Committee, the usual heavy floor of the Hall was made a veritable sea of glass, and dancing was kept merrily going till the small hours of the morning, one and all going home with the feeling that the whole proceedings had been one of the most enjoyable yet experienced in Foxton. The following is a list of the available names of some of those present, together with the dresses worn* fancy and plain:—Miss Levett, ‘‘Jewelette ” ; Miss Kempton, “Forget-me-not”; Miss M. Wrigley, “Cinderella ”; Miss N. Waldmann, “French Waiting Maid*'.; Miss M. A. Henderson, “Fisher Girl ” ; Miss R. Hudson, “Shepherdess ” ; Mrs Berthold, black silk and lace; Mrs Dr. Adams, white silk, embroidery and lace ; Miss Jenks, pale blue silk, cream overall lace, silver trimmings, and crimson roses; Miss Vibeft, “ Fashions for All ” ; Miss Robinson white muslin and lace ; Miss Ethel Robinson, white spangled book muslin, with chiffon trimmings ; Miss Owens, cream silk with brown silk facings ; Mrs Healey, cream silk blouse and black voile skirt; Miss Flossie Edward®, cream silk with silver trimmings ; Miss Katie Berthold, white silk; Misses Elsie and Florrie Cook white muslin; Miss Thompson, pale green silk muslin; Miss Sowman, figured heliotrope muslin ; Miss Cummer field, white lawn and embroidery; Miss Hilda Cook, white muslin and lace, white silk sash ; Miss B. Dudson, white muslin, pale pink silk sash ; Misses Smith, pale pink muslin and white, respectively ; Miss E. Wanklyn, white lawn and lace; Miss Evads, white muslin; Miss Reeves, pale blue silk muslin; Miss M. Vibert, cream cashmere (princess robe), with brown silk facings; Miss Neylon, pale blue silk and cream lace ; Miss Annie Neylon, white muslin and lace ; Mrs Keith, black silk ; Mrs Flanagan, white spotted muslin; Mr A. McCall, “Clown”; Mr Edgar, “Toreador Mr Ken. Furrie, “Clown.”

The Secretary requests that special mention be made of Mr W. Mitchell, who very kindly offered to help in the preparatory arrangements, and for whose assistance the Committee are greatly indebted.