EAST COAST NEWS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19375, 13 July 1937, Page 2

EAST COAST NEWS

R.S.A. CORONATION BALL (Herald Correspondent.) The Gaiety Theatre, Ruatoria, was the scene of a very jolly dance given on Friday by the R.S.A.. The evening was ideal for dancing as it was clear and cold witli an exceptionally heavy frost. The hall was gaily decorated with flags hung all round the walls, intermingled with large clusters of coloured balloons. A large crown was suspended in the centre of the hall. The stage, where the orchestra played* was gay with flags, greenery and bright lights. The supper tables looked most effective with artistically arranged bowls of red and white paper roses and real rose leaves. The dance music was supplied by Mrs. Thomson’s orchestra from Gisborne, and extras were played by Mr. C. Russell. A sumptuous sit-down supper was supplied by the returned soldiers’ wives. Before the conclusion of the ball Mr. P. G. Burton, acting-president during Mr. J. B. Taplin’s absence in England, thanked all for making the dance a success, both socially and financially.

Dancing continued until the early hours of the morning. Among those present were Mesdames P. G. Burton, G. A. Nichols, T. White (Gisborne), P. Barrett, R. Ford. H. E. Williams, M. Q. Gudgeon, C. K. Williams, A. S. Muir, I. D. S. Plaines (Gisborne), C. C. Scannell, G. E. Cotterill, R. Gambrill (Gisborne), C. Downev, K. W. Parker, J. M. Penfold, J. E. F. Sharland, J. T. T. Bush, A. F. Hindmarsh (Hicks Bay), R. C. Tukc (Gisborne), C. R. E. Wood (Hicks Bay), Russell, J. Barrow, N. P. Branson, R. Griffiths, 11. C. Williams (Hicks Bav), A. C. Wood (Lottir. Point), H. G. Burnett, T. Wi Rcpa, .1. Birch, A. R. 11. Morris, R. Thornton, 11. F. Smytlie, O. T. Williams, T. Reedy, G. Shultz, Hughes, J. 11. Taplin, O. T. Evans, and E. R. Bragcr. Misses E. Reed (Bay of Islands), P. Burke, M. Shcrratt (Gisborne), I. Smyth, D. Hickey, G. Dunne, K. O’Rourke, C. Gudgeon, N. Broadhurst, B. Ferguson, A. Cooke, M. Morris (Tolaga Bay), M. Mackie, J. Busby, B. Elvers, D. Reeves (Tolaga Bay), E. Barker (Gisborne). K. Beale, J. Wicksteed, B. Morice, J. .Yates, K. Hyland, N. Cotterill (Gisborne), M. Williams, J. Williamson (Hicks Bay), R. Manuel. R. Ngarimu, Q. Reedy, R. McCarthy, Hughes (Hicks Bay), Poutu, B. Ludbrook, Kaika, L. Glenn (Tokomaru Bay), B. Reed, J. Heath, Chipchase, R. Reed, M. Coleman, D. Smith, and J. Jeffcrd. Farewell Party On Saturday night Miss K. Beale was hostess at a party given in honour of Mr. D. Duff, who is being transferred from the Bank of New South Wales, Ruatoria, to Masterton. He leaves the Coast in about 10 days. The evening was spent in community singing and games. Mr. T. Evans sang a humorous song and was much applauded.

The drawing-room was bright with bowls of poinsettias, arum lilies and violets, and a large log fire added to the comfort of the room. Mr. Evans said how sorry everyone was at losing Mr. Dulf, and musical honours were accorded the guest of honour. Mr. Duff suitably responded. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Dufr: Misses B. Ludbrook, N. Broadhurst (Gisborne), C. Gudgeon, L. Smith (Hawke’s Bay), and B. Feynson: Messrs. V. Cullinane, N. Smith, L. Seymour, P. A. Barton, G. Dull, I). Beale, D. Kirkham, T. Coleman, L. Williams, A. Lucas, W. Gudgeon, and O. W. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Evans, Misses C. Gudgeon, N. Broadhurst, Brenda

Ludbrook and B. Ferguson, Messrs. P. A. Barton, G. Dufl, D. Kirkham, A. Lucas, W. Gudgeon, D. Beale, E. Williams, and T. Coleman were the weekend guests of Miss K. Beale. —Miss N. Broadhurst has returned to Gisborne after spending the week-end with friends on the Coast. —On Friday Mrs. E. C. Grant, Te Puia Springs, entertained several of her friends at afternoon tea in honour of Mrs. Marshall, who has been Mrs. Grant's guest for the past few months. Mrs. Marshall has returned now to the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Nieholls and Squadron-Leader T. W. and Mrs. White were visitors to Ruatoria for the R.S.A. Ball.—Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Muir and Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Gambrill were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Williams, Ruatoria, for the R.S.A. Ball. —Misses M. Morris and E. Reeves, Tolaga Bay,, and Mr. B. Morris were the guests of Mrs. C. K. Williams for the week-end.—Mr. and Mrs. I). Haines, Misses P. Burke, E. Barker and Mr. G. Gregory, Gisborne, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Scanned.