BROWNS.

Southern Cross, Volume 13, Issue 13, 24 June 1905, Page 12

BROWNS.

Tbe bachelors’ ball held in the public hall on the 16fch proved a most enjoyable affair, and the promoters are to be congratulated on the successful gathering and the manner in which it was carried out. The hall was tastefully decorated, the floor in splendid trim for dancing, and the general opinion was that the music was the best ever heard in the hall.

The musicians were Messrs Wilson (piano), Brown and Carrol (violins), and McKenzie (cornet). To give even a brief description of the ladies’ dresses is beyond “your own,” as they were quite bewildering to tbe “ mere male mind ” —suffice it to say each and every one looked charming. Messrs M. McLeod and T. Helm, two popular young gentlemen, carried out tbe duties of M.C. in a manner satisfactory to all. During the intervals of the dances a large number of songs were given, and in most cases an encore was demanded. Following is a list of the singers:—Misses Bartlett and McKenzie, and Messrs Davis, Fletcher, Hage;ty and Saunders. Mr Hurst, of Winton, attended to the catering in a most satisfactory manner ; the sandwiches, cakes, etc., were of the best, and the tea also —nob the usual washy article dispensed at most dances. The bachelors did everyihing possible for the comfort of their guests, and the singing of “ Auld Ling Syne ” brought to a close one of the best dances ever he'd here. In closing, I may add that judging by appearances, the ranks of tbe bachelors will shortly be reduced.