Rangiaohia News.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXIV, Issue 3783, 16 May 1908, Page 2

Rangiaohia News.

An event which had been eagerly looked forward to took place here on the evening of Thursday last. This was the leap year dance, for which the young ladies of the district had been busily preparing for some time, and no better proof of the ultimate success of their labours could be wished for than the splendid dance that took place. The hall had been beautifully decorated for the occasion, indeed nothing had been left undone that could possibly add to the enjoyment of all present, and many were the complimentary remarks passed in reference to the way the young ladies had worked to bring about such a pleasant gathering, Notwithstanding the wretched weather, the attendance was good, and although during the first half of the programme, which was completely in charge of the ladies, the gentlemen seemed rather nervous as to what might happen, yet dancing was kept up with great vigour. The manner in which the ladies took full advantage of their leap year privileges being an eye opener to all old hands present. Previous to the opening dance a list of rules for the guidance of the gentlemen during the evening were read out, and this seemingly was the cause of the aforesaid nervousness; but this soon wore off and the sterner sex pleasingly accepted the new order of things. A sensible proceeding, knowing that sooner or later it will be, “not a rare proceeding;” but the one way of doing things.

The first half of the programme through, a tip top supper was served and this being promptly and severely attended to, dancing was resumed, the gentlemen now being allowed to once more take the initiative, a privilege which seemed to relieve them considerably. Too much praise cannot be bestowed on the young ladies of Rangiaohia for the way in which they manage this successful dance, and though all worked hard,yet no one will feel hurt if the names of Misses Emery, King and Cunningham be mentioned for acting as M.’sC. These ladies simply excelled themselves—Miss Emery as general manageress etc., etc., was undoubtedly the very acme of success.—Own Correspondent.