MASQUERADE BALL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 6 October 1924, Page 7

MASQUERADE BALL.

KAPONGA GATHERING. A SPECTACULAR FUNCTION. The ICaponga Town Hall has seldom been the scene of such a spectacular and enjoyable gathering as rn a £ Avhic-h assembled at the plain and fancy dress masquerade ball held on Friday evening under the auspices of the Anglican Ladies’ Guild. Over 100 children and approximately 200 adults were in attendance, and the guild ladies responsible for the initiation of the function are to- be congratulated on its success. „A n .. attractive decorations scheme, affording an admirable setting for the display of the fancy costumes Avorn by the majority of the children and a large number of the adults, was arranged. Numerous streamers of pink and green tints, suspended in graceful droops from the Avails, com’erged OA r er a large Chinese umbrella hung from the ceiling above the centre of the floor, and along the walls masses of ferns Avere grouped, a most pleasing effect being obtained by the insertion amongst the greenery of numbers of scarlet camellia blooms. The stage was framed Avith a netAvork of greenery arranged in a huge arch, from the top centre of Avhic-h Avas suspended a bell-shaped cluster of AA-hite clematis. The pink and green colour scheme Avas adopted in the supper room decorations. From 7.30 p.m. until their supper time, shortly before 10, the children were entertained with their ushal dances, after Avhich the adults’ programme Avas continued until shortly before 3 a.m. Each number Avas well patronised and the dancers Avere enabled to reap the full enjoyment of the occasion. Keen interest centred in the fancy costumes competitions. The judges (Miss. G. Burt, Wellington, and Miss M. Wyatt, Auckland) experienced considerable difficulty in making their decisions, and in addition to the scheduled awards gave tAvo special prizes for the most- original of the children’s costumes. The complete awards were as folloAVs : Girls. —Under S years: Betty Hollard, “Poppy”; girls OA’er 8; Jean Severne, “Early Victorian Lady/’ Boys. —Under 8 : Pat O’Donoghue, “Drummer Boy” ; boys over 8: Richard Noonan, ‘ ‘Jockey. ” Original costume (judges’ specials). —Boys or girls . under 8: Kathleen Sotheran, “Match Girl”; over 8: Mary YVilliams, “GoliyAvog.” Lady’s costume. —Mrs. J. Harper (Kaponga), “Wahine.” Gentleman’s costume. —YV. Orr (Ngaere), “Sheik.” In this class E : . Gibbons (Riverlea), “Red Indian Chieftain,” received special mention, but lost points as the dress did not include the customary moccasins. Others present in fancy costume AA’hose names Avere available Avere: Children : Maureen Sotheran, “Bride” ; Maggie Malone, “League of Nations”; Maisie Bennie, “Knitting Bag”; Jean Guy, “Fairy”; Phyllis Freeman, “Gipsy Dancer”; Margaret Jones, “RainboAA’” ; Barbara- Doyle, “Blue Moon Butterfly” ; Margaret Williams, “Gipsy”; Dulcie MelloAV, “Bluebeard”; Maud Guy, “Pierrette”; Muriel Evans, “Court Gallant”; Marjorie MelloAV, “No More Strikes” ; Ivy Pitcher, “Frills”; Leone McCarthy, “Fairy”; Doris Guy, “Doll”; Doris Harper, “Belgian Serving Maid’’; Irene ’ BreAver, “Miss Vanity”; Iris ScliAveiters. “Apple Blossom”; Joan BreAver, “Bosebucl” ; Isabel Sclrweiters, “Bluebell”; Hilda Guy, “Egyptian Princess”; Sheila Harper, “Stars and Stripes” ; Shirley Marx, “Turkish Lady”; Florence Jones, “Ballet Girl”;! 'Sadie Bertie, “Fairy”; Marjorie Willis, “Butterfly”; Molly Severne, “Pierrette”; Mabel Severne. “Sunflower’’; Jean Bennie, “RainboAv”; Marjorie Willis, “Butterfly”; Daphne Mann, “Pierrette”; GAvenwyn Jones, “Ballet Girl” ; Raymond McCarthy, “Rompers”; Ken Alborg, “Rangy Breeches”; Ernie Williams, “Cat”; George Jones, “Pierrot” ; Reg. Hill, “Stage Manager”; Clem Hill, “Welsh Fusilier” ; Harry George, “Clown”; Edmund Albon. “Toreador” ; EmestCox, “Jack Tar”; Dan. Malone, “Cat”; Vincent Sotheran, “Viking”: Charlie YVilkinson, “Professor”; Raymond Sham. “Gnome” ; Alfred Sharp, “Jack o’ Diamonds” ;• Joe Hey, “Gnome”; .Tim Fearon. “R'ed Indian” ; Herbert YVilliams, “Pierrot”; Mick O’Donotriuie. “Bridegroom” ; Bernard Willis, “Puck”; Lvle Brewer. “Red Indian” Laurence Sham. “Kina Neptune”; Frank Bovle. “Chef” : Mick Paterson, “Johunv Walker.” Adults: MesdameA C. H. Severne, “Eastern Lady” ; E. Gibbons, “Sultan’s Favourite”; H. Henderson, “Yes. We Haim No Bananas” ; M. Priest, “Moth” ; H. Hardaker, “Order of the Bath” ; Misses E. Fever. “The Country Girl”; M. Grace, “Night” ; A. Martin, “Black and White Pierrette” ; S. Melville. “Harlequin” : Mary Guv, “Columbine”.; Myrtle EA'ans, “No- More a rtikes” : A. Noonan. “Red and YVhite Pierrette” ; B. Black\A'ell. “Registered Letter” : A. Aitken, “Senorita” ; I. Guy, “Big Tree Motor Spirit”; Beatrice Williams. “Night”; Y T . Albon, “America” ; E. Bennie, “Dinnertime”; E. Garga-n. “Spinning Top”; E. Kehely, “Ha-Avaiian Lady”; Doris Hislop, “Black and White Pierrette” ; K. Sexton, “Rose’’ : E. Hudson, “Porn Rom” ; F. Wright, “Dutch Girl”; D. Hotter. “Early Victorian body” ; Messrs. N. Grace. “Naval Officer” ; C. Kehely, “Hawaiian Youth” ; R. Hill, “'White and Red Pierrot” ; L. Briffault, “Commercial Traveller.”

Some exceedingly’ graceful dancing was seen in the Avaltzing competition, the successful couple being Miss A. Moua-tt and Mr. C. Whalen, Avho Avere awarded the unanimous verdict of the three judges (Messrs. D. Briggs, J. Brisco and W. R. O. Spooner). Two novelty dance eoinnetitions —a balloon dance and spot dance — Avere won respectively by Miss Gargon ami Mr. Gibson and Mr. W. Brown and partner. Messrs. L. Des Forges, S. Death and J. Melville officiated as M.C.’s. and an appreciated programme of music Avas rendered by Mrs. C. Evans (piano). Miss R. Evans (violin) and Mr. W. R. O'. Spooner (cornet). The general committee, to Avhom greatcredit ie due for the successful organisation and administration of the function, included the follcAving: Mesdames C. H. Severne (president of the Guild), R. D. Dagg (hon. secretary), O. IT. BreAver. G. D. Bertie, J. IT. Bentlev, H. J. Briggs, T. T. Jones, R. C-i el and, F. Albon. F. R. Williams. Miss A RpAvlinsmV, Miss Bentley, and Miss Martin. In preparing the bad and arranging the decorations valued assistance Avas given by a; number of local gentlemen, to AA-hom the committee members Avish to extend their appreciation.