“HARD UP” BALL

Northern Advocate, 15 June 1934, Page 4

“HARD UP” BALL

RELIEF OF DISTRESS. r. vst xroHT's pgxgttox. 1) 1S AB BO INTI X G AT T !•! X.D AXI ’K. '’l'here was a-disappoiutiug allendanc'’ at the / ‘Hard Up". Ball hold in the Town Hall last (‘veiling in aid of a worthy cause —the relief of distress among tin' unemployed. However, for those who did attend, this fact did not detract from the enjoyment of llm function. The floor response by the public Avas regrettable, for the ladies’ and men’s committee had gone to a great deal of pains to make the function as appealing as possible. In this they succeeded admirably, and the hall was prettily decorated with streamers and balloons, and the supper, which had been donated, was really excellent. Splendid music was also proA’lded, two bauds —Bay Ooodisou’s and Ces. Wright’s —giving their services free. Bach had control of half the programme, and they infused eA'orA’oiie with the Avill In enjoy themselves. Those who attended found conditions for dancing just right. There was plenty of room on the floor, and flic music was outstanding. From the point of view of the dance, the function Avns a conspicuous success. The evening opened with the Grand March, led by the Mayor, Mr W. Jones, and after a waltz, an exhibition of the lancers was given by Miss Pelita’s small pupils. Later in the evening a novelty dance was given by the Misses Wa rrington. Prizes for the most hard-up couple wore won by Mr and Mrs W. 11. t.'ruwford, and for the most original costumes by “Mr and Airs Mitchell'’— Mesdames Mitchell and Lindsay.