POSTER BALL.

Greymouth Evening Star, 28 September 1928, Page 12

POSTER BALL.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —Like the elderly gentleman who, dying was asked where he would like to go, replied, “I’m not particular as I’ll haw friends in both places,’’ sq I do not desire to start a newspaper controversy on the merits or otherwise of old style versus modern dancing, as there is a lot to be said for each, and my sentiments 'would probably find friends on both sides. However’, I would crave a little space in which to explain and probably remove any misunderstanding, through the reading of two letters in last night’s “Star” signed “Kinkajou” and “Sore 'Feet.” In organising the big Poster Ball the committee definitely decided, to do their utmost to give value to their patrons and keep faith to ahy promise made or published, so that no charge could be laid against us for misrepresentation either in the number

of advertising costumes appearing or in the style of dancing. Realising the large number of mixed dancers that would be attending we: advertised a well balanced programme of old and modern dances to give the maximum amount of pleasure to both. As it is essential for full enjoyment that set dances must retain their formation, and one inconsiderate or selfish couple?by~ leaving ’the ’set,' can - spoil three’ other couples’- enjoyment,’ the Oommittee, w’ho has every confidence in Mr Harper as an efficient and probably best of all, an impartial M.C. asked him ‘to see that set dances were not broken up, but that no exception need be taken to couples jazzing corners,

provided they did not leave the set. If Mr Harper found it necessary to admonish couples as frequently as com : plained of in ‘,‘Kinkajou’s”-.letter, then the blame was entirely theirs, and his letter should have been directed against them, as responsible for the interruptions. lam sure that on thinking it over both correspondents will realise the importance of having proper control over a large gathering, and in enforcing discipline, somebody is generally opposed. Re “Sore Feet’s” reference to Mr. Harper’s absence after supper in his official capacity, the position was that the Committee arranged for this gentleman to act as to be relieved by Mr -T. Jones and Mr Griffiths. Mr Harper, although suffering from a very severe cold, met his obligation to the Committee and carried on under disability until supper, when Mr Jones arid Mr Griffiths relieved until departure of their 'car, and Mr V. Thompson then carried on. This reference is made to remove any mis-interpreta-tion of the letter. In conclusion, Sir, it is very gratifying to the Committee.to think that we have erred rather on the side of severity than on the*side of laxity, complained of by so many correspondents, following some of the earlier balls of the season. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking all who so wonderfully responded to our efforts to organise a record poster ball display and by the large number of congratulations received, including “Kinkajou’s” and “Sore Feet’s” words of appreciation, by the combined efforts, our object has evidently been attained. Thanking you for the space allowed, yours etc., - G. D. ( SMART, For the Committee 1.0.0.F.N.Z'. Lodges.

• A HUKARERE GRIEVANCE. (To the Editor.) Sir, —May I encroach on your space to express my feelings and the feelings of residents in general. Usually our little hamlet vibrates oh the Sababth with the strains of most beautiful music from various churches overseas, through the medium of Mr G- Wilson’s wireless station, and residents, old and young, gather to listen, when suddenly the air was desecrated by the most vile profanity that ever left a man’s mouth. To ’ have our peaceful equilibrium awakened in such a rude manner is more than we can stand, and would advise the individual in question to curb, both his tongue and temper in future and to teach the rising generation to respect their elders, not to be pointed at as a teacher of profanity. How the laddie attending him stood such a string of vile pithets is beyond me. Had a man been in his place, methinks my noble would have been ireati ed to a pugilistic bout that may have been a lesson to him. However, we ask him in future to either take another route with his stock or not to indulge in the bullock driver’ lingo of the early etc. A PARENT. Hukarere, September 27.