TOKO NOTES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIII, Issue 20, 21 May 1912, Page 5

TOKO NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Whilst passing through Toko on the evening of Friday, the 17f.ii iust., a weary traveller met many couples wending their way toward the Coronation Hall, which was illuminated in a blaze of light streaming forth from the many gas jets with which the hall is provided. As the night was very dark) and] rain was commencing to fall, the way-1 farer decided to halt and rest, and mixing with the throng at the hall entrance, was informed that the hum of activity was due to the fact that the long-iookcd-for and rnuch-talked-about Leap Year ball was about to eventuate. Seeing no officers or keeneyed custodians of the door about, the stranger peeped inside, and was agreeably surprised to notice that the neat and up-to-date hall had been trans-

formed into a luxurious fairy bower. The stage was set out as a drawingroom for the chaperons and non-dan-cers, the hall proper being profusely decorated with pampas grass, bamboos, and evergreens. The event proved to be the largest and most successful dance yet held in the new hull, and file systematic manner in which the programme was carried out in every detail speaks volumes for the small band of single ladies who comprised the committee—viz.: Misses G. Coleman, 'l. Coleman, T. Cameron, K. Eraser, D. Hine, L. Morrison, I). Chaney, E. Lees, (secretary and treasurer Miss S.„ Lurgham). A splendid sit-down supper was served in the supper room, the tables being tastefully decorated in red and white, and with the piles of toothsome home-made dainties, provided by the committee, the effect was naturally most pleasing and a welcome one to all when the hour to replenish arrived. Too much praise cannot he given to Misses G. Coleman, Cameron, Eraser, and Lurgham, who carried out the rather arduous duties entailed by the very lengthy supper most satisfactorily. Mrs. L. Hampton also lent valuable assistance. Misses Coleman and Morrison acted as M.C.’s, and unceasingly kept the dancers moving. After supper Mr. Geo. Morrison took over the reins and kept charge until the dnace concluded at three a.m.

Amongst the gentlemen present, Mr J. B. Hine, M.P., was noticed testing the polished floor on several occasions.

As a result of the function the, bachelors are already talking of holding a return dance at an early date, but your humble scribe is not quite sure whether they intend to dive into the mysterious depths of the ordinary art. However, time will tell. Following are some of the ladies’ drosses which, were in evidence:— Mrs. J. B. Hine, black sole taffeta ; Mrs. Maxwell, sen., black; Mrs. Butler, pale blue; Mrs. Maxwell, jun., black and emerald green; Mrs. Fioldes, black silk; Mrs. Riley, heliotrope muslin; Mrs. Were, black and White; Mrs. Pratt, navy; Mrs. Rutherford, blue; Mrs, Jacobson, black; Mrs. R. Morrison, grqy; Mrs. Griffiths, white; Mrs. Hampton, pale blue;'Mrs. Bennett, sen., grey; Mrs: Bennett, jun j, blue; Mrs. Lister, cream; Mrs. Pearce, grey; Miss Abbott, white satin, : spangled tunic ; Miss, R. Jones,’ pale green, and crystal trimmings; MisS Coleman, cream satin and crystal trimmings; Miss Cameron, pale bine and gold embroideries

Miss Fraser, Saxe blue nirion ; Miss T. Coleman, cream and Oriental embroideries; Miss Burgham. cream velvet; Mss I. Burgham, white embroidery; Miss Gurr. Vieux rose; Miss Chainey,

white muslin; Miss Clark, white embroidery; Miss 'N. Leyden, heliotrope muslin; Miss M. Leydon, electric blue; MJss L. Leydon, cream; Misses LaurCnson (2), black; .Miss Fieldes, white 5 silk; Miss Lees, white; Miss Corbett, white; Miss Bayliss, white; Miss Morrison, white •embroidery; Miss Lister, blue ninon; Mrs. Reed, dark blue; Miss E. Rsed, white.

A casual correspondent who was present at the function also kindly supplies the following remarks on the proceedings;— A very successful Leap Year ball was held in Toko on Friday evening. The ladies had spared no pains in their preparations. The stage was tastefully arranged as a drawing-room, which was a great comfort to the nondancers and to the chaperon, Mrs. Hine. Great care had been, taken with the supper, which was provided bv the committee. The M.C.s’, especially M iss Morrison, proved themselves ’thoroughly capable of executing their duties. Mrs. Bianchi, of Stratford, provided excellent music. The dresses were both dainty and stylish, Miss Abbott being in cream satin witn a tunic of golden sequins, Miss Jones in pretty pale green. Miss Bay[iss cream satin, Miss Coleman cream lustrine with satin finishings. _ Miss Cameron dainty pale blue, M.ss T. Coleman cream with bine touches, Mrs, Fieldes black silk. Miss Ficldes white silk, Mrs. Pearce grey trimmed with red, Miss Clarke white embroidery, Miss Chaney white embroidery, Miss Burgham cream, Miss Gurr vieux rose, Miss Fraser new blue, Miss Corbett cream, Mrs Bennett, jun., pretty green. Miss Reed white embroidery. The dancers dispersed at about 2.T0 a. in.