BACHELORS' BALL
Social re-unions are not of too frequent occurrence in this part of the country, and a very pleasant break in the usual monotony of everyday life here was caused by a dance given in the Public Hall on last Thursday evening- by the bachelors of: Te Arolui. The committee, composed of the following gentlemen — Messrs W. Frater, H. C. Mitford, G. Robson, W. W. Wiggins, T. Fenton, and A. F. James, carried out all the arrangement^, to perfection ; the i "weather was all, tliat could not"' bo 'desired, quite \a storm o±" wind and rain prevailing all' day, which, ' whilst-ir' greatly moderated' towards eyenv iiig, still qui te"; debarred country friendH I from «ttv'n<ling % f About sixty, invitations < were issued,' and about forty were present.
kept ilp,witlrvlffo»lftlf|- trt»^s|fe began t" appear, gontly preaerrtit wa* time to depart;' TlioiiMaio v l was • efficiently supplied*- "by the Refreshment tables. /gfoji bed 'mth^Mie'A weight of good things. provided for the non-duncers, auii everything 3one by the committee to a&Ho -- the enjoyment of the guests. ' WhoW * belle of the ball was it would be'invidiqn* ' to say when all were ro charming.'' the ladies showed their usual good taste' in the important matter of dress, and all expressed themselves assaying enjoyed a very pleasant evening.
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Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 38, 23 February 1884, Page 2
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212BACHELORS' BALL Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 38, 23 February 1884, Page 2
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