OHAKUNE NOTES

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 110, 30 July 1927, Page 19

OHAKUNE NOTES

m.u.i.0.0.f. holds SUCCESSFUL BALr There was a very good attendant;* at the Oddfellows’ annual ball held recently in the Ohakune Town Hall, and the success of the function was assured from the commencement. Visitors were present from all par:.of the district, including a number oi members from the Loyal Raetibi Lodge. The hall was charmingly decorated with ferns, branches of foliage, a maze of paper streamers and softly coloured lights. At the front of the stage was a big electric sign with the initials, “M.U.1.0.0.F.” sparkling thereon. The scene presented was a delightfully pretty one, the charming dresses worn by the fair sex adding greatly to the colourful beauty of the room. The floor was in excellent order and the supper arrangements, under the capable supervision of Mr. H. Sinclair, left nothing to be desired. During the evening several novelty dance competitions were contested and resulted as follow: Lucky chain waltz Miss C. Plunket and Mr. King; spot waltz, Miss P. Dinwoodie and Mr. Blakeway; Monte Carlo, Miss V. Rockhouse and Mr. Ben Williams. The duties of M.C.’s were carried out by Messrs. C. G. Lane, C. Perry and T. Dinwoodie. QUEEN CARNIVAL SOCIAL A highly successful social was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening in honour of the three queens competing in the carnival, viz.. Misses Florrie Brook, Daphne Sherran and Nellie Smith. The fun was fast and jolly, and the entwined colours of the competitors, red, white, and blue, enhanced by lighting effects, made a scene of gaiety in accord with the harmony. The dancers had a feast of fare provided for them, including spot, moonlight and chocolate waltzes, Mr. Joe Mount and partner winning the latter. Winners at cards were Mrs. Russell, first, Mrs. E. Smith, second, and Mr. H. Tickle, first, and Mr. E. Smith, second.

Other lucky prize-winners were Mrs. I Earby, senr., Miss Ida Wilson, Taupiri, . and Mr. S. V. Smith. A popular item was the blue queen’s (Miss F. Brook) Mexican dance, and j the prologue song by Mrs. Broadbent. i The supper was dainty and well , served, but the feature of the evening | was the music, which was outstanding. The personnel of the orchestra was as ' follows; —Piano, Mrs. F. Brook; violin, I Mr. James Allan; cornet, Mr. T. Mor- , gan; saxophone, Mr. Reece Hodgson; ! drums, Mr. T. Cooper; bells, etc.. Mr. H. Meadows. OHURA BACHELORS’ BALL After many years of retirement, rhe bachelors of the Ohura district treated their many friends and well-wishers to a splendidly arranged ball on Friday i evening. Despite adverse weather the function was a great success. Mrs. A. Armstrong supplied the music for the dancing, extras being given by Messrs. A. MacClure, C. Nicholls, W. Mackay and H. Thompson. Miss Mackenzie and Mr. H. Robinson won -the spot waltz competition, the Monte Carlo dance being secured by Mrs. Reeve and Mr. H. Ross. Messrs P. Symons and J. Mac Cort proved able M.C.’s. A committee of ladies had charge of j the supper, and the whole event was j a most enjoyable outing.