LIBRARY BALL

Te Puke Times, Volume II, Issue II, 19 September 1913, Page 3

LIBRARY BALL

The Library Dull, looked on as one the most popular ot ; ,jc season, was held in McDowell s Hall last night under the most favorable circumstances, lie night was beautifullv fine am cool, and the interior of the tall decorated with tapestry flowers and phormium, presented a very prctt/appearance, lhefirstdance commenced punctually at eight o'clock,! and when the gay and giddv throng began to trip the lieht fantastic the scene presented was a very Bay and picturesque one. Some of the costumes worn were very pretty and original, and a largo number of people were attired in evening and ulain clothes The supper provided consisted of a bountmil supply of edibles which had been kindlv contributed by various residents, the arrangements being left tomembers of the committee. The function was brought to a close at about two o'clock, when the assemblage dispersed thorwell pleased with the ballot 1013. A word of commendation is due to the Ladies' Committee and to the Secretary. Mrs Hoy to, who worked indofatigabiy for the success of the function. Mr HoyteactcdasM.C.nnd during the evening extras were played by Misses ilobbs and Pickett, and Mrs Dowcll. The Piccadilly Orchestra supplied the music, following is a list ot the fancy costumes worn: Misses Dickey, Indian squaw; J Dickev, billiards; Langdon, Greciani Ellis, Lady Georgian Period; Bennett,Swiss Peasant; Billings, Gipsy; Fox. Wcldons Journal: Beech. Matches; Hill. Geisha; Dowell, Spanish Dancer; 13, Snodgrass, Grecian; A.Snodjrrass, Witch; Hobbs Colecn Bawn: Webber, Stars and Stripes; Qjcjii of Fairies; .Jamicson. Gipsy; Die*ev, Scotch Girl: Turner. Indian Squaw; Miss 0. Grey, Mercia ; Walters. Gipsy. Committee (Mosdames L?mon, Hovte, Bennett, Vercoe. Palmer, Cashmorc, Dowcll), Powder and Patches. Messrs Watkins, Klondyke Walkei, Court Gentlemen; Hearne. Cricketer: Anderson, Cricketer: Morton. Pierrot: Baylis*, Tennis; Hill, cricketer: Ashton, cowboy: B:irn?y. Uncle Sam:S. Ellis. Uard-up: J. Lilts, Boating: LtfMtoa. Spams h Cavalier: Dickey, w.vtoy.