BOMBAY.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 565, 10 September 1920, Page 2

BOMBAY.

RETURNED SOLDIERS' BALL.

A URU.LIAKT SUCCESS

The Bombay returned soldiers' lull was held in the Bombay Hall on Ant;-

ust 27, and proved an unqualified sue cess from all points of view. The hall was tastefully lecorated with the Allied flags, and the floor, which was in excellent order, was fully occupied. Excellent dance music was supplied by Burnand's orchestra. The duties of M.C's were efficiently discharged by Messrs. R. Cornthwaite, W. R. Shaw, G. Carter and L. Balme. The success of the function was due to the efforts of the energetic secretary, Mr. R. Shaw, and his band of hardworking officials, who left no stone unturned to achieve their object. Supper was duly appreciated. Appended is a list of some of the dresses worn:—Mesdames R. Reynolds (white ninon over white crepe de chene), Bullen (nattier blue charmeuse with gold trimmings), Booth (cream net over silk, trimmed with pink silk and pears), Vaughan (black net over crepe de chene), Maitland (white china silk), H. Wootton, jun. (navy blue silk), Tuohey (white net over silk), ToWnsend (cream net over white silk), G. Carter (black and crepe de chene relieved with blue), H. Carter (net over creant silk), A. Brown (cream silk, lace trimmings), F. Smith (cream silk), Stevenson (black silk), Moffatt (black net over blue silk), J. Evans (fugi silk). L. Barker (white, silk), Poland (black silk), A. Wootten (grey costume), R. Wotten (black costume), Commons ■ (grey costume), Curtis (navy blue costume), Johns (grey costume), Weir (black silk), Balme (navy costume); Misses G. Wootten (shell pink crepe de chene and georgette, with pearl trimmings), Balme (white crepe de chene and georgette, gold trimming). Purchace (cream net over lemon silk, rose trimming), M. Wootten (cream silk, lace trimming), Myrtle Wootten (white organdi muslin, lace trimming), P. Fleming (white silk and net), C. Fleming (lace over champagne silk), Donovan (pink silk and lace), Towrisend (black net over georgette), N. Evans (bfue silk relieved with black), Falcon (pink crepe , de chene, white silk trimming), Curtis (apricot crepe de chene, opalescent trimming), Matthie (vieux rose crepe de chene, pear trimming), i. Fletcher (blue silk and lace), B. Fletcher (pink silk, rose trimming), Adams (grev costume), L. Flay (floral voile), M! Flay (white blouse, dark skirt). A. Flay (white voile), G. Wilson (blue blouse, dark skirt).

METHODIST CONCERT. In order to raise funds for fenc ins a "d other improvements to th< church grounds a concert w;fs helc in the Methodist Church, Bombay, on the 2nd ult., when a splendid pro gramme was submitted and tho; oughly enjoyed by those present. T1 Rgy. Hoopef occupied the chnfr, anil the programme •* consisted of songs, by Mrs. Cumthings, Mrs. C. Pople, Mr. W. Barker and Mr. T. Seaton; pfanoforte duets by Misses Shaw and Pople and Mrs. and Miss "Pople; cornst solos, Mr. G. Longshaw; organ solo, Mr. Loncshaw, sen.; reciMr. A. J. Pople and A. Best. ifi W. Barker was the accompanist, fSIW supper was served at the close of the programme.