CRICKETERS' DANCE.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1217, 7 March 1914, Page 2

CRICKETERS' DANCE.

Although it was primarily intended to hold a social and dance in the Masonic Hall on Thursday night last, under the auspices of the local cricket club, the function ultimately evolved into a dance only. During the early part of the evening the secretary and two or three other members of the club who evinced interest in the affair, had an anxious time considering the wisdom of keeping the hall open in anticipation of a belated audience, meanwhile a few of those people who had promised to contribute items arrived at the hall, and departed shortly afterwards, and others again failed to keep their appointments. However, after the strains of a waltz was heard, and one couple had glided gracefully around for a lew minutes, the sound of music seemed to produce a magic effect, for soon the hall was comfortably filled with- a happy throng, who tripped gleefully to the familiar rythmic tunes of Mr Berthold as musician. Mr D. Knewstubb contributed a banjo selection and step-dance, both of which were deservedly encored. The duties of M-C. were entrusted to Mr Mullins, and Mr M. Perreau provided a tasty supper. During the evening the trophies won at the recent carnival were presented by Mr Ken. Furrie, the recipients being : Tug-of-war, silver medals, Messrs M. Walls, Weldt, Govv, Hamer, Furrie, Westwood; boys’ race, two medals, Joe Williams 1, W. Kruse 2; girls’ race, Eileen Robinson, trinket box, Ida Dorkin, perfume bottle; relay race (Mr Retter’s _ trophies), Messrs Negus, Hislop and Burgess ; wheelbarrow race, picture frame (H. Strong’s trophy), Mr K. Furrie, razor, (Mr Furrie’s trephj ) Mr J. Franklaud ; obstacle race, pocket book, Mr E. McEwen; ladies’ highest score, brooch, Miss D. Hawke. The trophies were donated by Messrs Kelly. Spiers. Ross aud Signal, Obau, Freeman, H. Strong, and Furrie and Walker.

It is regretable that such a lack of interest was apparent by members of the cricket club in Thursday night’s function, especially when the object of the affair is considered. In previous years it seems to have been the method of receiving donations from the officers annually elected which has kept the club in funds, but this season an attempt is being made to raise the necessary finances by the efforts of the club, aud some little success in this direction was attained as a result of the recent carnival, but on account of the lack of unity and a healthy spirit of organisation among members, the dance was not a financial success, and consequently the resourses of the club will again be somewhat depleted. The secretary aud the few members who displayed enthusiasm in the club's welfare are to be commended on their action in continuing the dance under the disheartening conditions which prevailed during the earlier part of Thursday evening’s function.