PLUNKET BALL

Ellesmere Guardian, Volume LVI, Issue 43, 31 May 1935, Page 4

PLUNKET BALL

SUCCESS BEYOND ANTICI-

PATIONS.

LARGE ATTENDANCE AT SOUTHBRIDGE.

Ever since its inauguration a decade or more ago, the annual ball of the Ellesmere branch of the Plunket Society has been a remarkably popular function, and on no occasion has there been any doubt concerning- its success. It is doubtful, however, if at any time there has been such a large attendance as was present last evening? when the ball was held at the Southbridge Town. Hall. The floor space in this very fine, wellappointed building is usually adequate for most functions, but last night every foot of the space was needed to provide accommodation for the very large number of people present. The gathering was fully representative of a large area, extending far beyond the borders of the Ellesmere county. The society has a two-fold object in holding an annual ball. It very wisely recognises the wisdom of bringing members and supporters together at least once a year, thereby increasing their interest in its activities, and as the work the society as a whole is doing throughout the Dominion involves a heavy outlay, the ball has for some years been the means of raising a substantial sum of money. Both objects were admirably served last night, and while members throughout the Ellesmere district gave splendid support, the major share of credit is due to the ladies at Southbridge, who undertook the making of most of the arrangements. These and the organising work generally could not have been bettered. The enthusiastic work performed by the president, Mrs F. H. Mcllraith, and the joint secretaries for the ball, Mr and Mrs D. W. Hayes, was one of the principal factors in the success of the function both socially and financially. The Southbridge people as a whole gave admirable support.

In addition to the artistic streamer decorations, the appearance of the hall was greatly improved by bowls of beautiful chrysanthemums and greenery on the stage, while in the supper room the tables were also nicely decorated with flowers. Mr Fred Smith's Orchestra, supplied excellent dance music, and at supper time Lambie's Band played extras. Mr S. McCartin made a capable M.C. In order to keep the expenses down to the lowest possible figure, the ladies undertook the big task of catering, and on all sides highly complimentary references were made to the splendid supper provided. A very jolly function was brought to a conclusion in the usual way in the early hours of this morning.

Among the ladies present were: Mesdames F. H. Mcilraith (president), A. Anderson (branch secretary), W. Lochhead, E. Mclntyre, W. B. Cunningham, J. C. Chamberlain, J. Coe, W. C. Eggelton, A. J. W. Young, V. G. Mason, J. Connell, H. Schnelle, E. W. Hunt, W. O. Rennie, D. M. Lill, F. Rowell, F. L. Graham, S. F. Barnett, I. W. Weston, M. C. Carr, M. Fletcher, L. Smart, E. Bearman, G. McLachlan, R. H. Ford, L. R. Barnett, M. H. Boyd, D. Taylor, A. J. Beamsley, W. Lilley, J. Moorhead, L. W. Prosser, J. T. Prosser, G. J. Benny, R. T. Lambie, G. M. Doyle, E. S. McGill, T. Gordon, R. Lambie, J. Winchester, C. Tod, W. V. Rowan, G. B. Couch, T. H. Bennett, E. E. Free, W. H. Abbott, Thompson, J. Williamson, J: Henderson, M. Home, J. McClure; Misses Bena and Rema Winchester, Kathleen and Clarice Cowan, Rhona Weavers (Christchurch), Millie Kaill, Molly Bunting, Norma and Berta Luke, Wyn Carroll, Kathleen, Hazel and Eileen Maw, Dorene Dallard, Delsie Hickman, Rosie McLaughlin, Eileen and Colleen Moriarty, Delia Henebery, Martha Taylor, M. McClure, Mary Henebery, Thelma and Doris Lilley, Marian McEvedy, Jessie Free, Margaret Hill (Christchurch), Doris Marshall, Joan McLachlan, Bessie Rookes, Jean Watson, Ethel and Ada Free, Lorna Hickman, Helen Moodie (Ashburton), Ivy Clegg, R. Broughton (Christchurch), Betty and Aileen Thompson (Christchurch), Pattie CameronSmith (Christchurch), Mavis Mulcock (Christchurch), Winnie Broughton (Christchurch), Betty Mason, Margaret Charles, Helen Thompson, Dorothy Maw, Dorothy Cook, Margaret Patterson, Connie and Mona Cooke, Eileen M. Moorhead, Dorothy Galpin, Ida Galpin, Minnie Tod, June Taylor, Olive Howatson, Eila Gabbie, Edna Mawson, Phyllis Brooks, Marion Stephens, Maisie Brooks, Nora Chamberlain, Linda Lemon (Springston), Patricia Murphy (Springston), Nancy Pollock, E. Hines, A. F. Foote, A. Musson (Springston), Betsy Woodard, J. Wright, Marjorie Hines, Jane Musson, Grace Wright, Betty Murphy, Cora Hughes, Molly Cox, Jean

Wright, J. Bennett, P. Thompson, Elaine Coe, Mary Thompson, Gladys Lemon, May McClure, Williams (2), Brizzle (2), R. Wallis, Maisie and Bessie Shearer, Bennett (2), Joyce Beamsley, Thelma Thoroughgood, Ethel Hannah, Betty Eggelton, Dorothy Hill, Mabel Brown, E. Alabaster, Greenwood (2), Home (2), M. Schnelle.