Oddfellows’ Ball.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4470, 2 October 1909, Page 2

Oddfellows’ Ball.

Although the atmospheric conditions were decidedly unfavourable, perhaps one of the most enjoyable functions held this season took place in the Te Aroha Public Hall on Wednesday evening last, when the members of the Loyal Hot Springs Lodge of Oddfellows, M.U., spared neither time nor expense for those who braved the elements in order to be present. A noticeable feature in connection with the Ball was the way in which the members worked together in this their annual social gathering. The hall was very tastefully decorated with bunting and evergreens, aium lillies, kovvhai, etc., under the able supervision of the officers of the Lodge. Shortly after 8 o’clock a fair number of dancers and spectators had arrived, and punctually at 8.30 the Te Aroha Trio (Miss Faes, piano; Mr W. Mclnman, violin; and Mr L Buchan, cornet;) struck up the Grand March and waltz (“Waldeuiar”) the strains of which were sufficient to stir up both old and young, and force them to join the joyous throng. The Grand March, which was headed by P.G. Bro. Frank Hairis and Miss McFlynn, was nicely carried out under the guidance of the Master of Ceremonies (Mr Goo. H. Deverell). As usual, the music supplied by the Te Aroha Trio was thoroughly appreciated, aud the visitors who were present loud in their praises of the dance music and the spleudid floor, of whioh the dancers are justly proud. During the evening Miss G. Bygrave aud Miss H. Stanley played extras. The supper, which was got ready by the Oddfe’lows themselves, (the small goods were obtained from Messrs Wigg land Co.), was of a most recherche order, and the Manchester trifles and Unity jellies, etc , were much appreciated, and rapidly disappeared. P.G’s Bros. J, Fugill, F. A. Harris, and A. TatterstvU ably assisted the M.C. (Mr G. Deverell), i.i looking after the visitors in a characteristic fashion, while the joint secretaries, Bros. P. Dierck and W. Mclnman, proved that they wore cognisant of the work entrusted to them. There were forty-five couples present, and bad it not been for the boisterous weather, double the number would undoubtedly have been present. Amongst the visitors present we noticed Bro. Gooman, G.M., of i Bro, E. Bygrave, representing the local Druids’ Lodge | and Bro. Motley, of Ruahine Lodge.

The dresses worn by the ladies gave the ball - room a blight and attractive appearance.

In conclusion we must congratulate the Oddfellows on the way in which they manage their social functions. All present had a most enjoyable times