NEWTON SOCIAL UNION.

Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 242, 13 October 1888, Page 5

NEWTON SOCIAL UNION.

FANCY DRESS BALL.

Probably the most successful fancy dress ball of the season was given in the Foresters' Hall on Thursday evening in connection with the Newton Social Union. There were between fifty and sixty couples present, and fancy costumes being worn by nearly every guest, bhe efiec b was ab once charming and beautifulThe ball was a thorough and complete success, and the enjoyment of the visitors unquestioned. Excellent, music was supplied by Messrs Borthwick, Davidson, McCormish and Reid, and Mr VV. L. Hobson proved himself a most efficient and attentive M.C. He was ably seconded in his efforts for the entertainment of the guests by the committee, consisting of Messrs H. Martinson, B. Taylor, J. Smart (sec), D. Geddis and D. Jack. The catering was undertaken by the committee, and proved more than satisfactory. Space was set apart on the stage for the accommodation of visitors, of whom there was a fhrge attendance. The following is a list of the fancy costumes worn, as far as they could be obtained from the tickets :— Ladies : Miss L. Aylett, Huntress ; Miss Condon, Swiss Milkmaid ; Miss Cummane, Folly; Miss Clarkson, Bouquebiero of Louis XV.'s time; Miss H. Canham, Comin' thro' the Rye -, Miss Callaghan, Polish Hussar; Miss L. Cailaghan, Schoolgirl ; Miss Scott, Bride ; Miss Dermes, Page Louis Quitoiz ; Miss Fostzer, Folly ; Miss A. Fosfczer, French Fishgirl; Miss E. Home, Morning ; Miss Hargreavee, Spanish Lady; Miss Lottie Hargreaves, Baby ; Miss Huwkeawood, Olive ; Miss IT. Leahy, Footballer; Miss A. Leahy, Grace Darling. ; Miss Longley, Canadian Snow Wreath ; Miss E. Maiden, Daisy ; Miss F. Maiden, Grandpa's Darling ; Miss Murray, Serpolette; Miss McKinlay, Fairy; Miss McKerras, Maid of the Mill ; Miss .Nairn, Baby Darling; Miss Robbie, Grace Darling ; Miss Sutherland, Kiltio; Mrs Smart, Spanish Gipsy ; Miss K. Smart, Red Riding Hood ; Miss Thompson, Yachting Costume ; Miss Williamson, France ; xMrs W li. Webbe, Dolly Varden. Tbe following ladies wore evening dresses: —

Mesdame... G. Campbell, J. S. Fothcring;hani, aud Watson, Misses Browne, Dower, Dunne, Louisa Dunne, Daulfcon, Ewingbon, S. Home, E. Hargraves, Hunter, Leahy, Martinson, Pivot, Reardon, Smith, Vincent, .Vatson, Wood, Watson, Wright. Gentlemen :Mr S. Adams, Don Ca.sar ; Mr A. Bailey, Hans the Boatman ; Mr J. Collins, Highwayman ; Mr G. Cummane, Robin Hood; Mr J. Callaghan, Gymnast; Mr H. Colgan, Gentleman Fourteenth Century ; Mr A. Christie, Highlander ; Mr G. Campbell, Earl of Leicester; Mr R. Chappell, Footballer; Mr W. Cooper, Archbishop (son.); Master A. Dunnes, Archbishop (jun.), Master W. Donnes, King Charles I; Master L. Dennes, Page; Master H. Dennes, Grandpa; Mr Drummond, Hans the Boatman ; Mr Diggens, afa Langworthy ; Mr J. H. Edwards, Admiral; Mr J. S. Fotheringham, Highlander ; Mv Kealey, Don Juan ; Mr D. Jack, Hans the Boatman ; MrH. Lumsden, Cricketer: Mr H. Lester, Boatman of Venice; Mr C. J. Maney, Mexican Count; Mr F. McCormish, Ralph Rackstraw; Mr H. McComish, Spanish Sailor: Mr Potter, Ponsonby Cricketer ; Mr Roberts, Grafton Footballer ; Mr J. Smart, Mexican High Priest ; Mr Simpson, Cricketer ; Mr J. Smith. Hans tho Boatman ; Mr Stempson, United Cricketer ; MrH. Smart, Artillery Volunteer ; Mr Vincent, Cavalryman ; Mr J. Williamson, Footballer; Mr G. A. Wright, Italian Fisherman. There were also a large number of gentlemen in evening dress.