MANAKAU.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 8 October 1920, Page 3

MANAKAU.

TLASKED FANCY DRESS DANCE--1 The above function, held at the Manakau Hall on TS efinesjay sight ]aat vfus an unqualified success in every way, and the committee of the Y.W.C.A. responsible for the arrangements deserve congratulations on the success that attended their efforts. Misses Keats (2), Parker and Hammond. Mrs Hammond and Mr Blair were very busy during the aftezngjn : in dccoratipu trio tig]! anti making ; other preparations for the dance, and as a result of their efforts the ha'J . looked exceedingly nice, and the fioor was in really excellent order. There , was a very satisfactory attendance, and a goodly number appeared in fancy costume and ma;k*id. Much t ’ originality and - ingenuity was di~- . ‘ played in the ‘-’get-up 1 ’ or faney costumes, hastily were itaiiy splendid, and ail "ere picturesque and interestj ing. Much fun was caused by some a the disguise being so good- that thy 8 efforts of all .defied thy ide.niifieatioa of life Wearers. Owing to the absence t of the person who had promised to ac! as judge, the costfimes were judged bj . 2 ballot of those present, and the firs’ g prizes for the most original costume

tvere won by; Ladies, Misses Maggie O’Donnell, representing “Eve”; men, Mr J. Horne, “Highlander.” Misses Wehipiehanu supplied nice dance music, while Mr B. P. Gleeson made a capable M.C. The ladies] committee provided- a sumptuous supper, and nothing was wanted to make the .even ing an enjoyable one. Dancing was kept up with great spirit until 2 a.m ACCIDENT. Mr “Dick” Bryant had the misfortune to meet with an accident yestc.v day. While breaking-in a young horse he fell and was Injured in the leg .Fortunately the injury is not of a serious nature, but Mr Bryant will b - unable to get about for a few days.