ROWAN.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 15 November 1924, Page 8

ROWAN.

FANCY DRESS BALL. Thronged -with one of the largest companies of dancers which ■ have assembled within ite precincts during the season, the Rowan Hall presented an animated scene on Friday evening on the occasion of the plain and, fancy dress ball organised nil tier the auspices of the local committee. The picturesque costumes worn by a large number of the dancers gave the gathering an exceedingly attractive appearance, which was well supported by an effective decorations scheme, arranged by suspending overhead numbers of highly-coloured streamers converging in a large hoop hung over the middle of the floor. The floor was in its usual good order, allowing the dancers the full enjoyment of the wel Imbalanced rhythm set by Boulton’s orchestra., and the lengthy programme proved interesting throughout. Supper was provided by the ladies’ committee, including Mesdames T. Woodhead, H. Hardaker, li. S. Mundy and CL B. Hill, to whom much credit is also due for the preparatory work and the success of the ball. Messrs. H. Hardaker and R. Avery officiated capably as M.C.’s. The costumes contest provided an interesting competition. Messrs. A. McDougall and A. Yinser. officiated as judges, their awards being as follows : —•

Fancy Dress. —Ladies, Miss B. Josephson, “Indian Squaw’’ ; gentlemen, Mr. E. Gibbons, “Indian Chief. Original Dress. —Ladies, Mrs. T. Woodhead, “Wahine”; gentlemen, Mill Hardaker, “Miami Brave.” A special prize, donated by Mr. Vinsen, was awarded to Miss T. Sadler, “Harem Lady.” Among others appearing in fancy costumes which were noted were: Mesdames E. Gibbons (“Sultan’s Favourite”), H. Hardaker (“Knitting Bag”), Misses C. Lyons (“Oberon”). E. Lyons (“Crochet Patterns”), Stevenson (“Good Luck”), E. Brown (“French Maid”), J. Johns (“Colleen”), L. Aitken (“Spanish Dancer”), M. Guy (“Black and White Pierrette”), Messrs). IT. Johns (“Mephisto”), R. Avery (“Mother Hubbard”!, and W. Pope (“Uncle Sam”). The waltzing competition was won by Miss Blanche and Mr. D. Bethune, and two novelty dance com-petitions-—lucky number waltz and cards’ waltz —were won respectively by Mrs. and Mr. J. Barieyman and Miss Sadler and partner.