THE BOWLERS’ BALL.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 23 July 1920, Page 3

THE BOWLERS’ BALL.

A RECORD SUCCESS. ' J One oi the biggest,' brightest, and , best social functions held on this coast 1 for a number of years was the annual ball heid under the auspices of the Otaki Bowling Club in Brights’ Theatre last Wednesday night. The ( attendance was large, in tact the building was taxed to its utmost dancing capacity, and \isitors were present from various parts of the district, * while Palmerston and Wellington were also represented. The decorations were on an extensive scale, the display of bunting being particularly pleasing, while palms and other greenery added to the attractiveness. A large placard made an appropriate setting for the stage decorations. With the bright lights and the lovely dresses worn by , the ladies, the decorations caused a diversity of colour, and made a most pleasing sight. Several bowlers also appeared in their club's colours green and white. The floor had received special attention and was in tine dancing order, while the masters of cere- ’ monies—Messrs H. Witeheli, Av bather- « ley, L. St. George, and Geo. Noble — < were untiring in their efforts in cater- ' ing for the enjoyment of terpsichoreans, and deserve a special word of thanks for their courteous and able direction of affairs. The music, proI vided by Miss Rikihana (piano). Miss I Cook (violin). Mr Whata Hakaraia ; (cornet), and Mr Hadiield Knocks j (’cello), was first-class, and patrons of the function were loud in their praise of the musicians’ abilities, ihe oupper arrangements were in the capable hands of a number of ladies —all very j willing workers —and their pan of the nrogramme was faithfully carried out. The spread was a pleasing one, there being an abundance of good things. Although many of the bowlers, their wives and friends worked most energetically, it is safe to say there was not one who had werked so hard as Mr A. Satberley, who, as secretary, proved the right man in the right place. For weeks past he has laboured faithfully, and his efforts were not xei laxed till the fuue'tion was over. Great credit is due to him for the success of the affair, while a measure of praise is also due to those who assisted him. At a suitable interval Mr Witeheli, president of the club, in thanking all for their attendance, pointed out that the function was not a money-making I one, and trusted all would enjoy themselves. He thanked the ladies who had worked so energetically and so well for the success of the gathering, cspecially in connection with the decorations and supper, and the hotelkeepers for their kindness in supplying the claret cup, and more so to Mr and Mrs bothcran, who had placed their premises at the disposal of the committee for the benefit of the paTrons of the ball. He also wished to thank the gentlemen’s committee. which had worked hard, and the secretary (Mr A. Satherley), who had worked early and late, and who was mainly responsible for the success of the affair. ,