ROTORUA NOTES.

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 208, 3 September 1927, Page 16

ROTORUA NOTES.

The Po Hari committee dance, which was held at the Peeriess Hail on Monday evening, was most successful. The ball Had been gaily decorated with streamer* in shades of orange and mauve, while in the centre a dais of massed tree fern* where Ellis' orchestra rendered excellent music, with extras played by Miss K. Hall and Miss Downey. The corners of the hall were converted into cosy lounges. The stage, where a sumptuous sit-down supper was served, was decorated with bowls of arum lilies and freesias. while the supper table was arranged with frwtiaa and* anemones. The host and host***. Mr. and Mrs. T. McDowell, received the guests. Mrs. McDowell wearing a frock of black satin and gold tissue and black satin cape. The secretary. Mr. J. Gsa.su. and committee. Mr. and Mrs. Quinn. Mr. and Mrs. T. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. A.

Wood, Mr. and Mr*. D. Williams were untiring in their effort# to Bike the evening an enjoyable one. All tic guc»J!« wore piJy coloured paper sul«, and several novelty diaoet were held, the winning cx«upjc of the Monte Ciri# dance wai Miw'G. McCrackca and Mr. Anderson, Misa Gilbertson and Mr. J. Burton winning the lucky spot danoc. Amongst the many gorM» present *«*: Mcsdames A. Wood, cberry velvet, black jb*!; Quinn. tao georgette; T. Kelly, tomato beaded D. William*, black and white satin; Ryan, black *atin with gold lace; Rnane, jade green laoe; A. Kusab. row taffeta: Hodgfcin, cinnamon georgette; Turner (Auckland}, ivory crystal beaded frock; De Linen, flame crepe de chine: McCausland. tigured georgette: Garrioek, mauve petal led taffeta: Peacock, mauve georgette: Oratrford. cberry georgette and white lace: Aicken. ooral crepe de chinr : Overton-Smith. cream la<* and coral satin; Misses M. Quinn. black taffeta: P. OlaM. amber beaded georgette: C. Smith, cream lane and coral crepe de chine; K. Hall, vieux row beaded georgette: 0. McCracken. Mack beaded crepe de chine: A. Downey, ivory emboasM crepe de chine; Downey, eau-de-ni! taffeta: T. Gie«en. crimson panne velvet; P. St. Clair, coral and silver romaine; J. Giesen. black panne velvet, shaded posy: Hum. white beaded peorprtte over areen: McComb, fuchsia crepe de chine: E. Macron, amber beaded georgette. Constant, roue crepe de chine; Gilbertson. ivory lace and saxe blue satin; 4. Oilberton, fuchsia frilled taffeta; P Martin, flame georgette; A. Davics fuchsia crepe de chine: I. Reed, flame georgette and gold lace: Vauchan, coral embossed crepe de chine; M. Dannafaed, rose beaded georgette; L. Dannafaed, shell pink beaded crepe de chine; Flood, flame georgette; Talbot, cherry crepe de chine.

The social committee <4 the Rotorua Rueby Football Union held a dance and 500 tournament at Dixieland cabaret on Monday night, when the visitinjr Auckland Rugby football team were the suests of honour. There was a large attendance of dancers and card players, the prises for oards being won by Mrs. Xorr:«. for the ladies, and Mr*. Smith, playing as a gentleman, for the gentle men. Hunter's orchestra supplied excellent music, and a dainty supper was served. Mr. Overton-Smith, president of the Hotorua Rugby Tnion. extended a hearty welcome to the guests. Mr. Potter, manager of the visiting team, responding.