BACHELORS, BALL.

Northern Advocate, 23 August 1924, Page 3

BACHELORS , BALL.

PAPAROA-MATAKOHE FUNCTION.

One of the best, brightest and most enjoyable evenings held in Paparoa and Matakohe dancing circles was that of the bachelors' ball, held on Tuesday, August 12, when the efforts of the bachelors of Paparoa and Matakohe "were crowned with success and 97 couples graced the spacious floor of the Garrison Hall and skipped the fantastic to the strains of Mr W. J. Conaghan's orchestra. The chairman, Mr J. G. Jordan, and Iris willing- band of workers are to be congratulated on the achievement of their scheme of decorations which must have entailed a considerable amount of forethought and arduous labour. The result, howover, as voiced by the numerous critics, fully compensated them for their trouble. The scheme, in blue and gold and representative of a hugo boll coTitaiiiing some 18,000 feet of -

coloured paper streainers, relieved and interspersed with coloured balloon--:, had a very pleasing effect. The h;iii was illuminated by electricity, under the supervision of Mr J. Griffin. Many flattering remarks were passed relative to the floor, which, was in perfect order, and here again was reflected great credit on those responsible for

its preparation. The music, four in-

I strunients, supplied by Mr W. J. (Conaghaii 's orchestra, of WhangaTei, . was ail that could be desired an i I worthy of special mention. When the

Grand March was struck up the numerous beautiful dresses worn by the ladies, together with the hall decorations, presented an animated picture. The duties of Masters of Ceremony woro in the capable hands of Messrs Wright, Sterling, Bonncr and Wilson, who spared no effort to see that each and all received enjoyment to the full.

Mrs Parsons, whose name as caterer is sufficient guarantee of satisfaction attended to the supper arrangements. Dancing was kept up vigorously until the small hours of the morning, when the guests gave vent to feelings of

pleasure at being present to participate in such an enjoyable function.

Among the ladies, who at all times contribute so extensively to the success of these functions, the following were present: —Miss Hamia. salmon pink brocaded satin; Miss Kinnedy, white silk trimmed with pink; Miss Morgan, gold satin armure; Mrs Tibbits, black; Mrs Blanchfield, sky blue satin; Mrs Baff, black silk trimmed with lace; Miss Baff, pink brocaded

satin; Mrs C. Fen wick, black crepe de chine trimmed with lace; Miss M. Fenwick, pale blue taffeta; Miss B. Fenwick, salmon pink crepe de chine; Mrs Saunders, blue and silver shot silk; Miss A. Massey, black velvet; Miss D. Massey, black velvet; Miss A. Dodds, green crepe de chine; Miss I. Shields, white georgette; Mrs J. G.

Sutherland, black crepe clo rMne; Miss T. Sutherland, mauve georgette; Mrs Bong, purple velvet; Miss Boag, black lace over black satin; Miss K". Melcalf, white satin and georgette trimmed with silver; Miss B. Sterling, blue satin with silver overdress; Mrs J. Sterling, electric blue georgette; Mrs Meaney, kingfisher satin; Miss Ariell, shell pink crepe de chine; Mrs Ariell, black crepe de chine; Mrs H. W. Sutherland, ivory crepe de chine; Miss B. Parsons, green pailette silk; Mrs Stratford, apple green crepe de chine; Miss K. Snelling, black with touches of cerise; Mrs E. G. Aickiri, salmon pink brocaded satin; Miss Lucena, orange satin Ecru lace; Mrs Recce, rose satin; Mrs Dell, blue shot taffeta; Mrs Peat, black satin maroeain; Mrs A. Dodds, black velvet; Miss Sterling, royal blue georgette; Miss M. Futherlang, flame satin; Mrs Cedric Jenkins, apricot satin; Mrs S. Dodds, gold satin armure; Miss J. Martin, apricot taffeta; Mrs Sterling, black silk greadine; Miss J. Cooksey, satin armure; Miss B. Skinner, kingfisher blue satin; Miss C. Smith, pale green satin armure and silver; Miss D. Xeil, red georgette; Mrs Q. Wright, black wit'h overdress of gold net; Miss A. Coate's, shell pink crepe de chine; Miss M. Wright, cream crepe de chinu; Miss E. Stirling, heliotrope satin a; mure; Miss I). Coates, red velvet; Mrs Marshall, apple green with brown fur trimmings; Mrs V. Martin, < apricot taffeta; Mrs D. Smith, satin; Mrs Hallett, pink crepe de chino; Mis H. IT. Sutherland, moonlight tafl'eta; Miss G. Fenwick, red i

georgette