Plain and Fancy Dress Ball.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXII, Issue 42750, 20 July 1905, Page 3

Plain and Fancy Dress Ball.

1 .. ~ 1 Fob a long time past active preparations have been in progress .for the plain and fancy dress ball, held under the auspices of the Te Aroha Brass Band. The event took place in the Public Hall last night, and the attendance was beyond even the most. sanguine expectations. The evening was a beautiful moonlight one, and the atmosphere such as to make even the lame

dance. As usual the floor was in capital condition, and remained so throughout the whole of the eveuing. Too much praise cannot be given the members of the Band for the excellent dance music, which, for time and volume of sound was equal, if not superior, to any we have heard in the town. Several ladies and gentlemen played extras, for which they received the plaudits of the dancers. Something new was seen in the way of decorating, the interior of the building being picturesquely draped with chains of coloured paper, Chinese -lanterns, chand-

liers and bunting, reflecting, great credit upon those respon sible for the same, Mr Pi Faes and his family. Mr J. Brennan ably fulfilled the duties of Master of Ceremonies. During the evening refreshments were handed round, and done full justice to. The managing of this department was entrusted to Mr Faes, and as usual, he left nothing to be desired. We un derstand the pastry, cakes, etc., were made by Mr W. J. Hartley, of the Waihou bakery. Prior to the supper adjournment those present were handed slips, and asked to vote as to which fancy costumes (lady and gentleman) were the best. The voting re • suited in Miss M. Devey, as “ Topsy,” securing first prize with 40 votes ; while her sister, Laura, came next with 17 votes. Mr W. Everitt, as Iliehard 111, secured the. gentleman’s prize, Mr M. Jansen, “ Highlander,” coming second. Before departing, Mr G. Sherlock, on behalf of the Band, briefly returned thanks to all who had assisted in any way to make the affair such a pronounced success. The following are some of the plain and fancy dres- os wo uoticed in the Grand March:

LADIES.,Mrs Partington, Te Aroha ” Mrs Tf. McCormick. 11 Nigh f ,” nice d;ess of Mack velvet, with gold ornamentations. Miss Howard. “ Sen Sen.'’ Miss V. Andi wj, “ Night..” Mjss N. Event*-, “ Irish Lisno.” Miss liai i-aclongh. ,l E irly Eug-lisli.” Miss B. Michael, *• Ir *h I’e isnntGiri.” Miss Bossonß, “ H.M.S, Iris. ’ Miss Andrews, dressed as “Japanese,” looked very original. Miss Sbiptou, “ Daisy.” Miss D laney, “ Star,” Miss M. Dev-y, “ Topsy.” Mias D>*vey “ Spring,” dressed in p ile blue, pink and white roses, green foliage. Miss Faes, “ Pirateas.” Mrs Mason, black voile skirt, blue silk blouse, trimmed with creme in-

sertions. Mrs Morse, black skirt, blue blouse, white trimmings. Mrs C. Everitt, black skirt, lavender blouse, creme insertion. Mrs Walsh, black voile skirt, pink nunsveiling blouse, pink sash. Mrs Nicholson, blue voile creme satin and yak lace trimmings. Mrs Bobinson, grey skirt, muslin blouse. Miss Patterson, creme voile, satin ruche trimmings. Miss Michael, black silk evening blouse, chiffon lace, crimson roses,

black voile skirt. Miss Richardson, very pretty evening dress of black voile, trimmed with goiffered chiffon, and scarlet rambling roses, Miss Hare, white silk lustre, bodice trimmed with blue goiffered chiffon Miss A. Hare, in creme, blue trimmings, blue silk sash. Missßiggf, champagne colored muslin, black trimmings, transparent lace yoke. Miss Gill, blue skirl - , creme cashmere blouse, Miss Heathcote, white lawn, pin. roses. Miss Maikie, black skirt, scarlet and white blouse. Miss Manning, black skirt, pretty creme silk blouse. GENTS. J. Fugill, “ Spanish Bull-fighter. W. Everitt, “Richard III,” A. Calder, “ H.M.S Iris.” J. Everitt, “ Jockey.” G. McKee, “ Fire Brigade Officer.” H. Willis, A. M<>ran, R. Lovegrove, , •* darkies ” J. Brennan, “ Fireman.” F, Harris, “ Mex’o n Sport.” A. Cu rip, “ Sailor.” M J. Jansen. “ Highland'•r.” C. Scott, “Mandarin.” J, Walsh, Gentleman of the Middle Ages.”