Grand Military Ball.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXII, Issue 42785, 30 September 1905, Page 2

Grand Military Ball.

GREAT SUCCESS.

RECORD ATTENDANCE,

Thursday, evening was the occasion of the most successful function , which has eventuated during the present season, the event being the Annual Ball given by the officers, non-com-missioned officers and members of B Squadron, Piako Mounted Rifles, 2nd Batt. A.M.R v Dancing took place in the Public Hall, the interior being enlivened in appearance by a plentiful display of bunting and palms, by which latter the walls were completely covered. *2£t intervals around the sides of the hall, groups of bayonets arranged on shields, alternated with Union Jacks, to lend military flavour to the decorations. The platform and entrances thereto were partially concealed beneath a green mantle of palms, from behind which floated the exquisite strains of Mr Booth’s excellent Thames orchestra Numerous and pleasing was the variety of the ladies attire, which served as a relief to the smait regimental uniforms of the Officers and Members of the. corps. Extra waltzes were given on the pianoforte with tasteful execution by Miss Epsom, Miss Lipsey and Miss Knight. During the interval the assembly adjourned to the Town Hall, the interior having been suitably decorated with palms, flags, and other artistic embellishments, with the same careful attention as was bestowed on the other hall. Here a sumptuous supper was found to be in readiness, at which, upwards of 170 were able to sit down at the same time. Ample justice was done to the many dainty “dishes and tempting trifles provided. The warmest praise and thanks are due to those ladies who formed themselves into a committee to arrange this portion of the preparations, and who worked so well in the laying out and decoration of the tables and arrangement of numerous other details. After the return from supper, Captain Clifford, the Commanding Officer, presented the following medals, etc, which have been recently won in competitions. Pilling iMedals. —Ist. Farrier Wallace, 2nd. Q.M. Salmon. McLennan Medal.—Winner : Farrier Wallace. Mclndoe Medal.—Winner : Tr. J. Given

Heather-Roberton Belt.—Winner: Corporal McKee who also receives ss. Troopers Muoro, Given and Cornes also, receive 5s each. , The Knock Belt was personally presented by the donor to the winner, Corporal McKee, who also receivos ss, Troopers Moore, Farrier Wallace, and Quarter Master Salmon also received 5s each.

i Captain Clifford, after making the ■ presentations, said that it was indeed fortunate f that there were men who took such interest in the Volunteer : movement as to offer prizes. The medals given by Mr Pilling were a spontaneous gift, to which he (Capt. _ Clifford) knew they were welcome. There had been a long competition for I them, and there was little doibt that j they had been won' by the best men, and he was pleased to be able to present them to the winners. By winning the Heather-Roberton Belt three times ) in succession, Corporal McKee is en- ; titled to a Gold Medal. Captain Clifford said he did not want the boys ; to let Corporal McKee have it all his own way, and he hoped they would continue to improve in their shooting, j so that Corporal McKee would have a 1 hard struggle to maintain his high position. Applause. v J Afterwards the dance proceeded, and was kept up until a late hour, ‘when the merry throng departed, highly , pleased with the excellent" evening’s . entertainment. A number o„ visitors were present from Morrinsvilie, Hamilton, and Cambiidge.

Two members of the Ball Committee who deserve special commendation for their energetic management are Quarter-master Sergeant. Smardon and Corporal McKee. There were 115 couples present, and this is said to be a record for Te Aroha. The following aro some of the dresses noted : Mrs. Stanley Brown, choice pink silk, trimmed with lace. “ Collins, black and gold spangled net and cream trimming. “ Cochrane, blue bodice, black skirt. “ E. Smardon, handsome black silk, chiffon trimmings. “ Seville, pretty,white silk, lace insertion violet spray on corsage and in coiffure. “i East, very choice white silk. “ Mason, white muslin, loco trimmings. “ Going, croam not over silk, pink rosea. ‘ ‘ Pilling, handsome black crepo do ohone, trimmed silk lace. “ Devey, navy spotted sateen. Miss Biggs, dainty figured muslin, blue ribbon and laoe. “ Manning, very choice pink voilo with bice trimmings, red roses. y ir “ A. Hare, black skirt, cream silk blouse. Devoy, white muslin, laco trimmings. . “ Wild, choice cream muslin. “ Brenan, white muslin? lace trimming. “ Wray, cream silk, frills and lace trimming. , “ Dearie, dainty bluo voilo, white roses, ‘ ‘ Nieholson, cream canvas voilo, trimmed with lace and bluo ribbon. “ Michael, protty cream muslin with lace insertion. “ Tyler, very choice blue voile. “ Parker, rich white Bilk, trimmed with loco. “ Budge, very becoming croam muslin, blue trimmings. , t “ Rothwoll, “rich sea green silk, lace trijpmipgs, s • , / } “ Parry, handsomo black, trimmed lace. “ O’Meagher, black luco bodice, crimson pobplos. ' ; ' ■ “ Smith, pretty muslin, trimmed with white. “ Baokott, choice white, trimmed chiffon. If- Wallnutt, white satin, bluo flowers. i “.■ Mackie, very pretty white muslin, trimmed laco. “ Pavitt, black voilo, laco trimmings.’ V Harrowell, very becoming cream silk, pink roses. “ Emsen, very choice white silk. “ Corcoran, black silk skirt, bluo silk blouse. “ L. Corcorap, black silk voilo skirt, figured mpjilin blouse, trimmed insertion,

Miss Bessons, choice cream muslin. “ Rowe, pretty cream oashmere, trimmed lace. “ Hare, dainty white muslin, trimmed inse' tion and lace. “ McKee, white silk, lace trimmings. “ McCallum, cream silk, lace trimmings. “ Everitt, blue cashmere blouse trimmed, lace, black skirt. “ B. Michael, black skirt, figure delaine blouse. “ Conning, pretty cream. “ Hyde, stylish black cashmere, ruched trimmings. \ “ Hyde, black cashmere. “ Stanley, pretty cream silk, lace trimmings. * “ L. Michael, choice white muslin, blue ribbon trimmiugs. ‘ ‘ Patterson, pretty cream voile, lace trimmings. “ Maxted, very becoming cream silk s- bodice; white serge skirt. “ Heathcote, white muslin, pretty lace trimmiugs. “ Salmon, choice cream muslin, lace and blue ribbon trimmings. “ ' Gavin, stylish cream voile, blue ribbon trimmings. ' •• “ -Davidson, cream silk, red roses and belt. All who are connected with the promotion of this undertaking well deserve the thanks and congratulations of all on the most successful issue of their efforts.