MILITARY BALL

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 674, 28 May 1929, Page 4

MILITARY BALL

NORTH AUCKLAND REGIMENT ENTERTAINS FLAGS AND FESTOONS The military ball held under, the auspices of B Company, North Auckland Regiment, in the lloyal Theatre, Darga ville, on Wednesday evening, was a pronounced success in every way. There were about 200 couples present. An abundance of greenery relieved the walls and pillars, and the colours of the North Auckland Regiment, red and black, were appropriately worked in among the greenery. ' Multitudes of red and black streamers were festooned from the ceiling to the sides of the hall. The stage was also decorated with a large reproduction of the regimental crest above, crossed j swords, and the regimental flag. A cosy arrangement of settees added j an attractive touch of comfort. The North Auckland Regimental ■■ Band, under Lieut. G. M. Karton, sup- j plied excellent music for the grand I march, which was led by Lieut-Colonel j Lockie, commanding officer of the ! regiment, and Mrs. Xalden, followed by Major W. C. Finnis, Mrs. Finnis, Major A. H. Wright and Mrs. Wright, Captain A. de T. Deville. major of the j regiment, and Mrs. Deville, Major E. j A. Harding and Mrs. Harding, Lieut. C. Wells and Miss F. Ross. Lieut. Higgins and Mrs. Higgins. Regimental Sergeant-Major S. Noble and Mrs. Petrie and others. The programme was continued to the music of the “Happy Four” orchestra. and dancing kept up until about 3 a.m. on Thursday morning. Mr. W. Taylor and his staff superintended the supper arrangements. As M.C.’s Lieut. B. T. Jones, M. de R. Petrie and C. Wells left no stone unturned. Mrs. A. Harding, 0.8. E.. was among the large number of guests.

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