Masonic Bail.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 105, 21 September 1901, Page 3

Masonic Bail.

The long-talked-of Masonic Ball, "andec the auspices of Lodge Sfc. Augustine, No. 99, N.Z.C., eventuated on Thursday evehing in the Oddfellows’ Hall, and was one of £he most enjoyable dances of the season. The hall was carefully decorated with flags, festoons and evergreens, interspered with transparencies showing various emblems of the Craft, and presented a gay appearance, the effect of which was enhanced by the regalia of members and the dresses of the ladies- Following such an unusual number of dances, and with influenza prevalent, it was felt that the gathering could not be large, and it. was therefore a pleasant surprise to see fifty couples present. Besides a good representation of the local Lodge, those of Timaru and Oamaru were represented. Shortly after 6.30, the Grand March was led off by Bro. A. Philip, W.M., and Mrs Philip, to excellent music provided by Miss A. Gaitt (piano), and Messrs A. Millar (violin) and Barwood (cornet). Thanks to the exertions of the committee-daring the afternoon the floor was perfect, and dancing was, as one lady aptly put it, “a dream of delight.” Bros. W. J. yfalla. and <£ Dash gave every Satisfaction as M’s.C, Sapper was spread in marquees la the grounds at the side of the hall/being reashed by a covered

way from the side door. The caterer, Bro. J. Symon, and his staff were as indefatigable as ever intheir efforts' ’to provide creature" comforts, and these were fully appreciated. Thanks are due to Messrs Priest and Holdgate, A.' Jones and Co., H. Middleton, C. Wederell and other friends for the us 3 of various articles for decorative purposes, and for furnishing the stage. Following is a description of some of the ladies’ dresses *■

Mra A. Philip, black satin, white trimmings, steel ornaments. Mrs S. Binaey, black silk grenadine with 'black chiffon trimmings, pink roses and foliage. Mrs Vlaslin, b'ack silk, chiffon trimmings and daffodils. Mrs Bourne, creme brocaded satin, pale green chiffon trimmings. Miss Montgomery, white muslin with scarlet poppies. Miss Gaitt, white silk. Miss Ingram, white satin. Mrs A. Colville, pink and white muslin trimmed with pink silk. Mrs Brain, grey dress, trimmed With cream silk.

Miss Foy, creme cashmere, blue satin and chiffon trimmings. Tbe Misses Franklin, creme dresses, satin trimmings. Miss Philip, blue silk brocade. Miss Bates, black dress, pink roses. Mrs W. J. Wills, black mervellieux silk. Miss A. Cordner, creme satin with chiffon trimming. Miss McCallum, black grenadine, black satin corsage, transparent sleeves, crimson roses in hair and corsage. Miss J. McCallum, white muslin, passementerie transparent sleeves, canary-coloured sash. Mrs P. Henderson {Waihao), black satin, yellow sleeves, with black sequin trimmings. Miss Boyd, cream satin trimmed with chiffon.

Mrs Gaitt, black crepoa. Miss Strachan (Timaru), old gold satin with sequin trimmings. Miss Simms (of Dunedin), pale sea-green, trimmed with white silk lace, crimson poppies. Mrs Wilson, black grenadine, cardinal trimmings. Miss Tresise, white muslin. Miss Kelly (Timaru), cream striped nun’s veiling trimmed with lace. Mrs McGregor-, -pink blouse, white skirt. Miss Jeannie Symon, pink dress, creme trimmings. Miss Gann, cream satin bodice with cashmere skirt. Miss Pocklington, black dress. Mrs J. H. Dean, black and cardinal. Mrs J. Martin (Hook), black sura silk, pearls and diamonds. Mrs C. Dasb, navy blue, cream surah silk vest,