KAKARAMEA

Patea Mail, 14 May 1941, Page 3

KAKARAMEA

VICTORY BALL A RECORD EVENT The Kakarameu Hall was not large enough to accommodate the record attendance at the ‘‘Victory’’ ball on Monday evening last. ‘The bail was held to celebrate the victory of the Tvakaramoa queen in the recent carnival . The hall was beautifully decorated in the queen’s colours of blue and gold, while the stage was made into a drawing room setting. ‘The supper-room lent a gay appearance with greenery, chrysanthemums and marigolds. The four queens were present, Miss Alice Chamberlain wearing a frock of blue embossed taffeta, Miss ivy Gibbs, scarlet georgette; "Miss Hurley, rose pink taffeta; and Miss Simmons, blue taffeta. Each queen was presented with a posy in lior carnival colours by Mrs, Hall, who was attired in a frock of blue lace.

During the evening Mr. Hall, president of the Kakarainea —Mamitahi carnival committee, expressed the pleasure and pride he felt at the success of their queen. He thanked all who had assisted and said that their effort was one to be proud of, as it averaged the sum of £lO/,'l/7 per house in the Kakaramoa —Mamitahi area, a figure that was as good if not belter than anywhere else in New Zealand. In particular lie thanked their quocb, Miss Alice Chamberlain, who had played her part so well, and gained the admiration of all, and he asked her to accept a beautiful gold necklace and locket with their best wishes. Miss Chamberlain reeveivod an ovation as she rose to receive the gift. Mr. Hall also paid tribute to the excellent work done by Mr. T. Close as seeretarv, and asked him to accept a chromium illuminated clock with their grateful thanks. Ho- was accorded musical honours.

Mr. Mnggeridge spoke on behalf of the Mamitahi people and also expressed jdeasure :il the result of the carnival, and thanked all who had assisted.

Mr. R. J. Watt, speaking on behalf of the executive in Baton,. congratulated them and" said he was pr-md they had had such a wonderful response, and reminded them all that they would have to continue their efforts and do their part on the home front. ■ Mr. Chamberlain replied on behalf of his daughter, and said it was one of the proudest moments of his life, and he thanked all .who had stood and. worked as one and helped this worthv cause, especially Mamitahi, who in one day collected £222 for the queen. Music was supplied by Hooker’s Orchestra, and the M.C’s. were Messrs Tidswcll and Close.

The record takings at the door are to be divided between Kaknramea and Mamitahi, the former being divided between jhc Institute, for unadd reused soldiers’ parcels ami local law:,’ parcels, and the latter for the W.TK F.U. for their unaddressed parcels.