Geraldine Masonic Ball.

Temuka Leader, Issue 3472, 29 July 1899, Page 3

Geraldine Masonic Ball.

u The Geraldine Masonic ball, which is it looked forward to with -o much interest [r every year, camo oft on Thursday ingot, r . with great success, despite the fact tint o the roads throughout the district sue in a very bad state through t lie thawing ol „ the recent heavy fall of snow. The attendance was a very satisfactory one, which 8 must have been gratifying to the committee, Q who after going to a great deal of trouble 7 to make the function an enjoyable one, 0 would have been sorely disappointed if the - weather had interfered with the attendance, r The Oddfellows’ Hall was nicely decorated s for the occasion with mirrors, curtain, and a pictures’ making a very pleasant dancing room while the Masonic Hall adjoining was utilised as the supper room, and was very tastefully arranged, part of it being also used as a card-room for non-dancers. Ihe catering was in the bands of Mr C Bryant, who carried it out in first-class stylo, the table being well laid out with delicacies to suit all tastes. The music was supplied by . Messrs Murray and Heap, who gave every } satisfaction, as did also Mr 1), McKoclinio ’ as M.C. During the evening Mrs Stubbs j ! contributed to the enjoyment of those present by rendering a pleasing solo, and Mr 1 HE. Macdonald gave a pleasing recitation. The hall was well lighted, and the dresses one and all looked exceedingly pretty. The following is a complete list of tho dresses Miss Gimson, cerise and white satin trimmed with real lace and ostrich tips; Miss Teevan, cream satin with pearl trimmings; Mrs Iv. Mackenzie, blue velveteen with gimp trimmings ; Miss Sjcelly, yellow nunsveiling with satin trimmings ; Mrs Dawson, cream satin blouse and cashmere skirt; Mrs Hislop, cardinal velvet; Miss Morrison, blue silk ; Miss A. Mackay, white nunsveiling with ro 1 trimmings; Miss Macdonald, green velvet and cream satin ; Mrs Eetbune, white dress with cardinal flowers; Miss Mcliroy, black and pink ; Miss J. Morrison, cream and blue with satin trimmings; Mrs Dunlop, black saliu: Mrs D. Sharpe, cream, with black not. Miss M. Davis, white muslin with cardinal trimming ; Mrs Ji. E. Macdonald, : violet velvet and lace ; Mrs Stubbs, black ; ■ Miss Stubbs, cardinal silk blouse, black ‘ skirt; Mrs E. Y. Fergusson, black, cream i trimmings ; Mrs H. W. Moore, marono ( velvet and chiffon ; Miss Dish, blue vcl- ( voteen; Mrs Mullauey, cream silk with 1 blue trimmings; Mrs Tasker, black and pink; 1 Miss Wildermotb, black velvet and pink silk ; Mrs Farrell, black grenadine; Mrs i Crowe, yellow satin blouse and black skirt ; s Miss Pearson, yellow crepon and red trim- r mings; Mrs K. Temple, blue satin ( covered with black net; Miss Temple, blue t silk ; Miss Pyrue, cream dress trimmed c with satin and pearl ornaments ; Miss A. a Gimson, pink satin and cream lace - Miss Eiordau, cream i aiiuna trimmed with ma- f genta velvet and pearls ; Miss McLeod, s cream luster and pink silk ; Miss Nowson, t yellow silk, gimp trimming ; Miss M. Dis- I sett, black; Mrs Williams, black ; Miss J. o Pye, cream dress ; Miss L. Skinner, green a velveteen and light green sash ; Miss Pis- p sett, cream dress; Miss Skinner, black T velveteen; Miss Henderson (Timaru), t black velveteen and red trimmings ; Mias li P. Stephenson, cream dress and pink u flowers ; Mrs J. W. Pye, black merveloaux. a