DRURY,

Observer, Volume XI, Issue 707, 16 July 1892, Page 19

DRURY,

The Public Hall presented a gay appearance on Friday night last, when the young ladies of the district carried out their leap year ball. Everything passed off successfully, and to judge by the appearance of everyone present, it is safe to say that they all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. There were some very pretty dresses worn by the ladies, Mis" Gallahan in pink, carrying off the honour of belle. Dancing was kept up till 4. a.m., when all left for their homes. The ladies are to be highly congratulated for making the affair such a grand success. What was the matter with long Jim on Friday night ? He looked awfully down-hearted. Who was the young man that was making all the noise in the porch? It is a great pity he does not know how to behave himself. Too bad of Mary to engage two partners for the one dance, and then slip them both up. What did the village blacksmith of Papakura thinkof it ? Phoebe seemed to be in very high spirits. Ask her who was beau of the ball ? Bad taste of the blacksmith to say there was only one good dancer at the ball. You must know, Willie, that the ladies have their turn at a leap year. Who was the young man that returned to the hall at 3 a.m. after having a sleep ? Was it to fulfill his engagement for the five shillings ? That red fan was handled very well. Has Phoebe been giving him a lesson ? The leap year ball given by the ladies of Drury, on Friday evening, July | Sth, in the local hall, was a splendid I affair, and without doubt excelled all other i socifls that have hitherto been held here. The excellent manner in which the managing committee made all necessary arrangements'to bring the ball to a successful issue reflected great credit on them. A first-rate floor, together with the superb music supplied by Mr McCarthy, on the I violin, and Miss Baker, on the piano, could | not but tend to increase the enjoyment of all present. Invitations had been issued for about forty-five couples, but owing to the inclemency of the weather, some eight or tcp failed to put in an appearance. During the early part of the night, the ladies had the selecting of their own partners, a privilege which they were by no means slow 10 comply with. Up till twelve o'clock, Miss Ballard officiated as M.C., in a most creditable manner, after which time those duties were discharged by Mr Cameron, to the satisfaction of all. At twelve o'clock the ladies were called upon to take their partners to the refreshment tables, when, the eatables were duly appreciated. When the various points are considered regarding the selection of a belle, I think that the majority of those present will agree with the O.M. in besieving the honouts upon Miss Strong.