Masonic Ball.

Thames Star, Volume XLII, Issue 10683, 11 August 1905, Page 2

Masonic Ball.

A BRILLIANT! FUNCTION.

The Oddfellows' Hall last night was the scene of a brilliant assemblage occasioned by the holding of a Masonic ball, by the members of the institutions at Thames. The arrangements were elaborate and complete in every detail, and reflected the greatest credit on the capabilities of the committee, Messrs M. Paul, G. Cullen, A. Burns, W. Bane, A." S. Ensor, G. Wa,rne, G. {Paul, A. G. Lefevre, and W. S. Clark (secretary)? The interior of the hall was veritably transformed and presented a festive appearance. The walls were disguised in an artistio arrangement of nikaus, flags, drapery, and mirrors, the reeult being effective in the extreme. Two massive gold pillars on. the stage, canopied with the mystic Mlasonic symbols proclaimed the nature of -the function, the whole effect being heightened by the handsome regalia and insignia of office, worn by the brethren and masters. About 90 couples were present, and although dancing room was certainly at a- premium, the slight inconveniences were overlooked in the general enjoyment. The musio by Booth's band was an important, factor in the success of the evening and was characteristically j excellent. The supper appointments ■ were out a very lavish scale, a depar- | ture being made by adjourning to the Brian Born Hotel, which permitted of more facilities in the way of accommodation than are available at the Hall. The catering was in the hands of Mr' W.; Scott, who provided a sumptuous repast in first class style. The dainty table decorations in white and yellow were carried out by Miss Scott.

Amongst the ladies present were Mrs Arch. Burns, who wore a dainty white silk with vandyked frills and clusters of forget-me not; Mrs Lapraik, handsome gown of white satin draped with .ohiffon and lace; Mrs I'M. Paul, black merveilleau, finished I with, lace; Mrs A. Ensor, cream ! flounced (Paris* net over pink silk ; j Wire EL F. Adams, black merveilleara i and laoa with pink roses on oorsag© ; ! Mrs Clare, black Bilk and cream chiffon fichu; Mh-s Melhose, black silk; Mrs Jordan., richly spangled black J ohiffon, with cascades of Irish lace ; Mrs Bayldon, black gown; Mi's 8. Smith, black net with flowing sleeves and touch of scarlet; Mrs Johnston, sea-greem voile with spangled joke; Mrs D. Stewart, striking Princess robe of scarlet ailk, pannelled in jet medallions; Mrs Dou&lhi, black silk with lace yoke and fluted chiffOn berthe, flame colored roses; Mrs G. ■ Buckland, black with chiffon frills ; i Mrs Montgomery (Tairua), cream I ailk and chiffon, brightened with, red ! flowers; Mrs Eastwood (Tapu), black lace; Mrs Trembath, handsome brocaded silk, with sequinned vest; Mrs j Deverell, embroidered lace gown; j Mrs Pratt, black silk voile relieved with cream lace; Mrs Clark, cream dress trimmed with lace and medallions ; Mrs Dbbson, white satin trimmed with ohiffon and pearl passementerie; Mre J. Adams, cream silk profusely outlined in guipure medalllions; Mrs Tedder, black relieved withi pink; Mrs Scotcher, grey edlk .voile; iMrs Townsend, black and mauve silk; Mrs Hancock, brocaded I edlk with aecordeon pleated ohiffon j frill's: Mrs Layoock, white silk with | shaded red ribbon ; Miss Luoa«, yellow silk with gauged chiffon overdress ; Miss Usher (Auckland), pale ■blue silk with chiffon corsage ; MRss Fagan, black finished with yak lace ; •Miss Adams, blue silk; Miss D&eble, blue floral dela,ine with lace yoke ; Miss Bayldon, white book muslin, •pink each; Miss Banks, black silk draped with cream chiffon fichu; Miss Baker, yellow silk; Miss Phillips, black with sequinned sleeves; Miss Guthrie, biscuit colored voile ; Miss Pearse, dainty book muslin, medalLloned in tfatin bebo ribbon: Miss Briarley (Auckland), pretty cream silk, with double berthe of (Hinray pleated ciliiffon and violet eor«age; Misa J. McGregor, cream silk profusely trimmed with medallions, and1 pelerinef berthe of fluted chiffon ; Miss. .McGregor, white frilled, muslin ; Miss A. Walker, hand-painted French muslin in pink floral design.; Miss C. Gillesple, white Indian muslin trimmed with lace and frills; Miss E. Gillespie, white silk much befrilled and fmish'ed with lace; Miss West, white inserted with lace; Miss K. West, ciel blue silk with slight touoh of black; Miss McQuade, cream voile elaborated with net and satin ribbon ; Miss Al G'emmings, cream with spangled yoke surmounted with deep ohiffon frill; Miss MoClymont, pale blue; Miss. N. Gibson, effective white book muslin studded with miniature spangles.; Miss Butt, cream tucked I voile, with graduated ruehings of lace; Miss S. Gibbons, cream with salmon pink relief; Miss Ti-embath, pink Satin with, deep aecordeon pleated chiffon berthe, and spangled motifs; Miss1 Jackson, black spangled gown; Miss Fby, blaok velvet and black spotted chiffon; Miss. Melhose, smart black gown, with spangled bodice; Miss Muir, white; Miss J. Muirj pale pink Indian muslin finished with narrow lace; Miss.Hayes, maize go-wa; Ml&s Newjasid (Kirikiri), white silk; Mies Nolan, blaick velyet; Miss A. Ooutts, white spotted muslin! with yellow1 founriatio'a; Mftste Qtß&g, tiofctfflefoi 1 Hue] WSss Be-all, «a»«i!m{ Mis'a Veddw, cveaia; MSss Easor, et'eam silk with graduated frills; Miss H. Ensor," cream silk trimmed with, eilk lace and frills; Miss Townsend, orejyn and yellow; Mjss-O. Thorburn, white,