COUNTRY DANCES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 16091, 3 April 1923, Page 8

COUNTRY DANCES.

Spine enjoyable country dances were included among the Easter attractions. One which was given at .Motu last evening, by the newly-organised Motu Tennis Club, was attended by so large a crowd that only about one third of those present were able to dance at the one time. The dance was held in the Motu hall, which .was very, tastefully decorated. The “Lyric Jazzicians” provided the dance, music, and extras were contributed by Mrs. Quirk, and Misses Anderson, I. Robertson, and J. Wilson. Messrs. Stanley and Theo Caesar rendered much-appreciated assistance with violin music. The M’s.C. were Messrs. O f Loughlin, L. Cooper, and S. Bennett. The supper was very dainty, and was the work of a committee headed by Mrs. Holdsworthy, and assisted bv Mr. iThorburn. Matawai was the scene of another diance last evening, about 100 couples attending the Tennis Club’s ball. Mesdames lleency and Thompson presided in. turn at the piano, and Misses Simcox, Cray ling, and Tucker played extras. Mr. T. Brown capably fulfilled tho duties of M.C. The decorations were much admired. At Tolaga Bay the Uawa Rowing Club tendered a dance to the visiting rowers of the Gisborne and Poverty Bay Clubs. The function was well attended, and the visitors were accorded a royal time. During the evening, Mr. G. Neill presented tho Colley, and Co. shield, won during the day, to the captain of the Poverty Bay Rowing Club (Mr. J. OfNeili), congratulating the winning club on tho merit of its representatives. Mr. O’Neill replied briefly, stating that ho hoped there would be a big represen tation of Uawa rowers nt, next year’s regatta, which would probably be held on the Waipaua river. The . Motuhora Sports Club's annual dance, held on Saturday night, was attended by a large number of residents and visitors. Mesdames Thompson and Heeney were at the piano, and their music was greatly enjoyed. Messrs. C. Pederson and L. Quirk were the. M’s.O., and the members of the committee arc to be congratulated upon the success scored, both from the financial and social points of view. A private dance held at Ahimanu homestead on, Thursday evening may be numbered among the Easter functions. It was held ..to signalise Die subdivision of the old Glenroy station, and several carloads of, town residents were present. The homestead was very prettily decorated, and tho floor was excellent. The Lyric Jazzicians provided the programme of music, and musical items were given by Mrs. Bartlett and Mr. H. Wills. A haka, rendered by several well known natives of the district, was very effective, and later in the evening speeches appropriate to the occasion were given, outlining the development of the Glenroy station.