WAITETUNA.

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 353, 13 October 1898, Page 4

WAITETUNA.

Ball.—The complimentary or return ball to the manager and employees of the Te Akau Estate, came off in the Public Hall, Raglan, on Friday, the 7th inst. Fortunately the \veuther kept fine, although it was very threatening during the whole day. About 180 invitations were issued and well responded to, visitors from all parts of the district being present. The evening was an exceedingly sociable, pleasant and enjoyable one. The gentlemen forming the committee left nothing undone which would in any way contribute to the enjoyment of those present. The halt was beautifully and artiscally decorated for the occasion with evergreens, flowers, flags of various colours, and Chinese lanterns, and reflected the utmost credit upon the committee, by whom the decorations were carried out. The floor was voted the best that had been prepared for a dance for a long time ; Mr Fred Moon acted efficiently as M.C. Good music was supplied by Mrs Rastrick, assisted at intervals by Mrs Wallis and Miss Pursley. The supper was a recherche one, and was supplied by Mr Buchanan, of Auckland. The tables were ladened with every delicacy that one could wish for. Dancing commenced at 8,30 p.m., and was kept up until about 3.30 p.m. Some vsry becoming costumes were worn by the ladies. The following is a list of the moat noticeable :—Mrs Rastrick, black silk ; Mrs Hamilton, Dretty pink evening .dress ; Mrs Rowland, black dress ; Mrs Clark, dark skirt, pretty creme blouse ; Mrs Houchen, creme nunsveiling,- ribbon and chiffon trimmings ; MrsE. 0. Wallis, black, gold trimmings ; Mrs Heckler, dark akirt, royal blue blouse ; Mrs W. Moon, dark skirt, white blouse ; Mrs Hemming »vay, black skirt, pale blue blouse ; Mrs Smith, dark skirt, creme blouse; Mrs Grey, red silk, Mrs Kenciell, dark dress ; Mrs Vernon, grey dress ; Mrs Bulford, dark skirtj fawn blouse ; Mrs Watkins, brown ; Miss Prentice, black satin evening drffss, pink silk trimmings ; Miss Harper, creme lustre, evening dress ; Miss Sutton, black and pale blue ; Miss Moon, green Nun's veiliug evening dress, pink chiffon trimmings ; Miss 0. Moon, pink Nun's veiling evening dress, green chiffon trimmings ; Miss B. Moon, dark skirt, pale blue evening blouse'; Miss Tapp, white ; Miss Rendell, dark dress, pink trimmings ; Miss Pursley, dark skirt, pale blue satin blouse ; Miss

Robertson, dark skirt, pale pink blouse ; Miss Sutherland, dark dress ; Miss D. Sutherland, blank and white ; Miss Baker, dark skirt, pink blouse ; Mi?s Vernon, dark skirt, blue blouse ; Miss Nieholson, white, trimmed with bine ; Miss Such, pink ; Miss Falwasser, blue;-, M''ss Middlemiss, creme serge. Opinions of course,were divided as to whom should fall the honour of belle, therefore I shall not mention any lady in particular as belle.—(Own Correspondent).