OTAKEHO.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue LXXIV, 21 October 1918, Page 4

OTAKEHO.

(From Our Qwn Correspondent.)

CHILDREN'S BALL

Of the many successful functions held in. Gtakeho, nothing has ever ■equalled the magnificent pageant held on Friday evening at the children's fancy dress Ball. The weather during the day and early evening was of the worst imaginable; and it was thought that the ball would have to be postponed, but before eight o'clock the rain eased off, and although somewhat boisterous it did not deter people from many parts of the district and as far away as Hawera rxrom coming. The result was one of the largest crowds seen in the hall for some considerable time. The children's dancing wa« in many respects an object lesson to adult followers of the art, and many present will no doubt profit thereby. There was no rushing madly about in eearcn of partners on the part of the children, and the courtesy and gentlemanly conduct of the boy dancers was one of the pleasing features. The happy result was due to the careful training of the children, and the splendid success1 achieved reflects the greatest credit .on those ladies and gentlemen who devoted so mucK time to the training of the children. ! Credit' is due to Mesdame E. Burke, Vincent, Mitchell, Mc.Garvie, Aitken and Ivfiss White, and iMessrs J. Hayward, P. Vincent and :W. Oreary for their patience and untiring labons in the children's training. /The proceedings opened with the grand march lancers, and the spectacle witnessed when the twenty couples paraded the hall performing the many evo; lutions ox the march and dance was indeed' brilliant. The best fancy costumes were decided by vote, and although everyone was dressed in Beautiful costumes and it was hard to decide, the popular couple turned up in Master Clyde Conway and Miss Betty McCullam. two little wee tots, who were dressed ac PierrotSjand who were the synosuxe of all eyes, as the quaint and confidential manner of their acting was superb. The decision was most popular and all were pleased that they had secured the prizes. To give a detailed list of all the costumes > would be a task which in the time at my disposal is beyond me, and suffice to say that all the parents are to be congratulated on the generosity shown fin the dressing of their children. They are deserving of thanks, as without their co-operation the affair would not have been the success) it was. The dancing was discontinued at about 9.30, and atfter a liberal supper had been partaken of the adults were given the floor and continued the dancing until an early hour. The music was supplied at both dances by Miss Gar diner, and it is needless for me to say more. The Red Cross funds will largely benefit by the function, and the promoters deserve credit for the pains taken and the manner of arrangement.

PERSONAL. ; Many people throughout the district will be pleased to hear that Private H. Davison, who was reported wounded and missing, is now officially reported ' wounded, admitted to hospital. Pri--1 vate Davison is well known here, and his many friends will be pleased to hear o2 tea safety and: wish him a speedy recovery. It is also gratifying to be able to report that Mrs H. J. Eaves, who has been ill for some months, has so far .recovered as to be able to get about, although not fully recovered. It lie sincerely hoped the progress will continue and that she -will speedily be restored to good health.