GOING! GOING! GONE!

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 73, 25 November 1915, Page 8

GOING! GOING! GONE!

THE AUCTIONEERS' EFFORT. TJie long expected social and danco under the auspices oi' the Associated Auctioneers was held -last, evening in the Town Hall, and was an undoubted success. Unfortunately, heavy raiu fell in the afternoon and during the evening, but yet there was a full floor and many onlookers in the dress circle. That the function was one for everyone and every class was clear proof that practical patriotism belongs to the wealthy landowner m no greater degree than to the man who makes his life just a living. The assembly last evening was one of those rare but entirely desirable gatherings where shoulders are rubbed with everyone, high and low, the community benefiting thereby. The hall was becomingly .draped with several fine .flags, the ensigns of fair England, bonny Scotland, and faithful Ireland being prominent. Above the dancers two rows of Chinese lanterns, electrically lit, gave a touch of the East, while the Tricolor of La Belle Franco served to remind the gathering that the war is not Britain's war alone. The stage was converted into a fashionable comfortable drawing room, and even the lovelight was allowed to shine in secluded and quiet spots which were never unoccupied. The music for the dancing was played by a line orchestra under Mr C. Rogers, whose fine ofl'ort and sweet playing was appreciated by those dancing, and also by those who do not grace the floor. In the course of the evening, several musical items were rendered by several artists wellknown in the district. Mrs 0. Massey was successful in her song, which was. greatly enhanced by the violin obligate of Mr R. Cottier. Mr Gorinley, of Hawera, rendered several comic songs, which were much, appreciated by everyono, although one of them could easily have' been omitted. Miss Dunlop sang a parody of Tipperary in the shape of a plea for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund.

The floor was in good order, and the dancing wont with a swing from beginning to end. Mr N. B. Fletcher performed the duties of M.C. in a capable manner. Indeed, great credit is dn e in the first place to the Committee for carrying out the detail work, and in the second case (though not least) to the public and various firms who were unstintedly generous in donating the refreshments and other things. The fine patriotic action of Mr Fred Foley, who is always to the fore in such matters, in granting the free use of the hall, deserves great praise, and, it is ventured, mutual return. As a result of the function, the Wounded Soldiers' Fund will benefit considerably.