BACHELORS' BALL.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 114, 29 July 1913, Page 1

BACHELORS' BALL.

Successful Function at PatumahoeThe Patumahoe bachelors held their annual b:li on Wednesday, 23rd inst., and as is usual with the Patumahoe folk, all entered heartily into the function, and thereby ensured a successful gathering. In securing a secretary like Mr W. Haeata the bachelors are certainly lucky, for he is especially adapted for carrying cut successfully an evening of this sort. Wednesday wa3 a busy day for them all, and Mr Haeata, assisted by Messrs Toikai. McMurtrie, Pattullo bros. and Meore Bros., made an excellent job of decorating the hall. Silver tree ferns were in profusion on the walls, ornamental trees hung from the beams, Chinese lanterns and arum lillies all assisted to give the pleasing effect that was produced. The Italian band were engaged for the evening, and these clever musicians, with two violins, flute and harp, gave an excellent programme of dance musi<\ During an interval they played two of their masterpieces, "La Palonia," Spanish serenade, and "The Mocking Bird." The latter selection was a delightful rendering, the mocking hitd imitation by the leading violinist calling forth prolonged and vigorous applause, A sit-down supper was laid out in the supper-ioom, where many and various selectious of comestibles met with general approval. This hsd heen arranged by the Misses Howard, F. Bailey, Pattullo and Cranston, for as bachelors are cot supposed to be acquainted with such undertakings, the ladies kindly took this work off their hands and did it most succersfuliy.

ASr F. Kavanagh, senr., and Mr W. Howard made efficient and capable M.'sC., and did not give the musicians much rest. Mr Howard informed the writer that he first danced in this hall 38 years ago this month, and had been dancing iu it regularly ever since. So far as the writer knows it lias never before been recorded that the supper-room, which is now of such assistance at these entertainments, was built with savings gathered by Mr Howard from a series of dances which he successfully conducted for several years till sufficient money was available. Ihe ladies were charmingly frocked, the excellence of which had never been before displayed in Fatumahoe.

The grey streaks of dawn were just appearing when the last of the dancers were dispersing, and even then the nighi seemed by far too short.

Amongst the drtsaes worn were: Mrs E, C. Cuff, viaux rose paillette, with silver trimmings; Mrs Kishton, black velvet, relieved with uid lace; Mrs Ryebuin, pale blue satin, relieved with lace; Mrs J, Henry, duve coloured ninon; Miss Bailey, :anary ninon, with silver trimmings; Miss F. Bailey, white satin, with lace tunic; Miss Cranston, pink satin, with ninon overdress and silk fringe; Miss T. Cranston, pale blue velvet, overdress uf ninon with silver trimmings; Miss Howard, pale pink and overdress of net; Miss A. Howard, champagne glace silk, with Oriental trimmings; Miss HodgsoD, white silk relieved with silk insertions; Miss Fattullo, white satin, wiih overdress of spangled net; Miss Fergusson, pale pink crystalline; Miss Knight, pretty white muslin; Miss Maloney, pale pink, relieved with cream; Miss Kunciman, cream cashmere; Miss Sands, white ret;, Miss V. Wright, white silk; Miss McCarthy, pale blue satin.