FARMERS’ EVENING.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 251, 23 August 1928, Page 5

FARMERS’ EVENING.

IN PUTARURU HALL. A Brilliant Function. One of the most brilliant and successful dances ever held in Putaruru took place on Friday evening. The local members of the New Zealand Farmers' Union and Women’s Division of that union combined in organising the dance, as a means of raising funds for both sections. The result was more satisfactory than had been hoped for, even by the most sanguine of those responsible, and the hard work and forethought necessary were quite compensated for by the complete success of the effort. The hall had been tastefully decorated with greenery, balloons and streamers, the colours, white and red predominating—these colours having been chosen to represent the union. All members present wore ribbon badges in white and red also. The stage, with the aid of rugs, comfortable chairs and flowers, made quite a creditable drawing room- and was much frequented by non-dancers, who could view proceedings in comfort. The hall was thronged to overflowing with dancers, who appeared to enjoy themselves thoroughly. During the evening paper caps of every conceivable colour and shape were sold to the dancers, and these caps, combined with the pretty dresses worn, and the gay decorative scheme, presented quite a carnival appearance.

In the Lucky Spot Waltz, Miss Goebel and Mr. Peters were successful in carrying off the prizes, while Mrs. F. C. Barnett and Mr. Scott were the winners of the Monte Carlo Waltz.

Towards the end of ther proceedings balloons were distributed to all the ladies, and great amusement was caused in the balloon dance which followed.

A dainty and bountiful supper was served, the most hightly appreciated part of which took the form or fruit' salads and jellies.

Messrs. Wilkinson and Bathe did duty as M.’sC., while the music, as supplied by Mr. Stan. Holland’s orchestra, was all that could be desired. It is probable that, in view of this success, the dance will be made an annual affair. Great credit for the success of the evening is due to the work of Mrs. Baldwin (president), Mrs. B. A. Karl (hon. secretary), and the honorary band of ladies who assisted these officials.