TARANAKI RIFLES' BALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 59, 4 June 1907, Page 2

TARANAKI RIFLES' BALL.

' f/ 1 ? 1 td ' tlle miiitar y kali in tb«iJrill iiall last night was a really bril-* ; hant function. The hall lias surely never looked better. Walls .gallery, ceiling, all wore gay with palms, »ad lags and-bright lights. At the head of the room were crossed the colors of tlie company, guarded by a couple of pri\.ites. And in an enclosed portionwero two pieces of artillery, and martial' instrument.-. The iloor was in tip-top order. The attendance of the military ;ind the general public was very large, and the scarlet uniforms ot the volunteers and the many rich costumes worn by the ladles gave the room a bright appearance. The remaining items were ihe music and the supper. Of the first it need only bo said that it was provided by mis George's orchestra, and of second that the ladies' committee had this item right up to reputation, and i hose who know the personnel of the committee will know wiiat that means. 'lhe supper-room was excellently decorated. and the etl'et of tho marguerite and maidenhair arrangement of the supper-tables was very effective. Supper was laid in the orderly room, the furnishings assisting in the general decoritlve plan. Tho officers present were: Lientnaut-Colonl Okey, Major Alalono, ex-Captain Okey, Captain Mills (Taranaki Guards), Captain Bellringir, Captain Wilkie (Ilawera Moun+ed Rilles), Lieutenant Lever, Captain S.mdford (active unattached), Captain Mclfiirdv (active unattached), Surgeon-Jf-ijo'r McClelland, Surgeon - Capt&:n Home. Captain-Adjutant lodised for his absence through illness. The Grand March and the first waltz were played by the Garrison Band. Corpor.'il Roberts, Private Tippins, and Mr K. \i. Humphries were court?ous and nit entire M.C.'s aud Sergt. Joseih icteil as secretary to the committee. Among the guests were Me-\srs TI. Okev, U.H.R., and Doekrill, Mnvor of New Ilymouth.