THE DOROTHY BALL

Observer, Volume XV, Issue 822, 29 September 1894, Page 8

THE DOROTHY BALL

■ Seldom, if "ever, has the Choral Hall presented a more - brilliant, and gorgeous spectacle than it did last Friday evening, on the occasion of the Dorothy fancy dress ball, to conclude the present season. Every inch of space in the galleries was crowded with, spectators, and even then many could not obtain admittance. The hall itself was completely transformed by artistic -combinations of Chinese lanterns and fans, and picturesque displays of flags and. gauzy material of many bright and striking colours. The credit for the decorations is due to the committee, which consisted of Messrs A. Marriage, E. Noonan, P. "White, and R. Noonan (hon. sec), and which was assisted in this particular work by Miss Cantlon and. Mr W. Cole. Quite 150 couples took part in the grand march, which was led by Miss Todd," suitably attired as 4 Dorothy,' and Mr W. Cole, as the ' Earl of Willowdale.' The movements of the march were admirably executed, and the effect while the moving pageant was on the floor was singularly striking and beautiful. Musical effects assisted towards the success of the march, and in these Mr Robert Reid, on the trombone, and Mr Brinsden, on the drums, gave valuable help. There were 22 dances on the programme, and by the way, these programmes, supplied from the Observer office, were charming specimens of the typographic art, and unquestionably the most chaste and beautiful that have been seen in Auckland this season. Messrs Marriage (violin), Meredith (piano), Gribben (cornet), and Edmonds (bass violin), supplied delightful music, and the M.C's, all very capable, were Messrs E. Noonan, P. White, T. White, and W. Cole. We must not omit to mention the splendid supper supplied by Mr W. H. Philips, which was a considerable element in ministering to^the pleasure of the guests.

It would be quite useless to attempt the selection of a belle. Any one of twenty ladies might have been the belle, for they all looked well, and in such a crowd it was difficult even to pick out the twenty. At the same time, however, there were several who especially attracted attention. For instance, Miss -Callaghan looked charming as a Court Lady, in an exquisitely made pink brocaded satin trained dress, resplendant with spangles. Miss Todd, in the conventional Dorothy costume, looked very well. Miss Grace Blomfield, as Sunflower, wore a lovely costume of pale yellow, the admirable effect of which was completed by a pretty sunflower hat and fan. Another lady, evidently representing 'Erin,' was attired in a beautiful white and green satin, with a gold harp worked on the skirt and shamrocks round the bodice. Miss L. Callaghan, as United States, also looked well, while Mrs Tapper was elegantly attired in a cream satin and lace evening dress, which suited her admirably. However, here is a list of those present and their costumes as nearly complete as I have been able to get it : — Mr R. Noonan, King Louis XIV. Mr B. Noonan, Gentleman of the 19th century. Mr P. "White, Gentleman of the 19th century. Mr W. Cole, Earl of Willowdale. Mr T. White, Royal Artillery Officer. Mr Jack Jones. Gentleman George 3rd. Mr R. Brown, Summer. Mr H. Wright, Mayor of Coolgardie. Mr J. Wright, Searchlight (Can't B Beat) Mr Chas Armett, Tim O'Flaherty. Mr J. Oakes, Army Officer. Mr J. Mays, Blue Page. Mr W. Fisher, Holiday. Mr Stimson, Cricketer (United). Mr J. Williams, All Round Athlete. Mr J. Grace, Summer Evening. Mr Pollard, Mexican Prince. Mr Marchment, Knave of Hearts. Mr W.Fraser, Spanish Prince. Mr F. Short, Good-night. Mr Foster, Naval Officer. Mr H. McLuman, Corscian Prince. Mr D. Reid, Admiral of the Fleet. Mr Schilla, Yachtsman. Mr W. Loggie, Cricketer. Mr Carter, Yachting. Mr R. Gray, Jervoise Gentleman. Mr Nurse, Skipper of Manola. Mr J. Fernandez, Spanish Gitana. Mr Forgie, Tennis. Mr J. Dobbs, N.Z. Rifle Association. Mr Geo. Wright, The Duke of Connaught. Mr H. Donald, Canterbury Cricketer. Mr Hancock, City Cricketer. Mr Arch. Myers, Prince Charming. Mr H. Hill, Ponsonby Toff. Mr Jack Callaghan, Gymnast. Mr J. Carrigan, The Duke of Franklin. Mr H. E. Martin, Naval Officer. Mr George Carter, Boating. Mr N. Urquhart, Romany Lad. Mr Horspool, Saxon Prince. Mr W. Gordon, Robert Emmet. Mr J. Knott, Auckland Cricketer. Mr D. Kelly, Spanish Cavalier. Mr A. McCullough, Spanish Teamster. Mr Norris, Highland Laddie. Mr F. Jones, Hungarian Prince. Mr E. Fielder, Page. Mr W. Gallaugher, Don Jose. Mr W. Casey, Jeames the Footman. Mr E. Young, Graf ton Cricketer. Mr Lanigan, Pride of Ponsonby.

Mr Saunders, Parnell Cricketer. ■: JVlr.Bradburn, New, Zealand gumdigger. Mr J. Fairweather, Blue Page. Mr C. McAffer, Faust. Mr Holder," Yachtsman. Mr S. Holder, Parnell Yachtsman. Mr Bribery, Bizzio. Mr A. Adams', Admiral. Mr A. Dickinson, Victoria Cricketer. Mr H. Major, Constable P. O'Connor. Mr G. Cutler, Highlander. Mr W. Smith, Mayor of Franklin. Mr H. Jones, Cavalier of George HE. Mr McCarthy, Naval Officer. Mr Tatt, Roman Lad. Mr B. Knox, Graf ton Cricketer. Mr Winthorp, New South Wales Cricketer. Mr Johnson, Prince Favart. Mr Beid, Parnell Tennis Club. Mr J. Walker, City Cricketer. Mr S. Brown, Newton Cricketer. Mr J. Graham, Duke of Ponsonby. Mr H. Speight, Earl of Devonport Mr Webber, Skating Costume. Mr F. Buckley, Lord Fauntleroy. Mr A. C. Bobmson, Mayor of Hobson. Mr J. Pyke, Ice King. The following were in evening dress : Messrs E. Keating, W. Wright, B. Reid, Tapper, John Fuller. Dennis, Cramvell, Colgan, ( Short, Dunn, W. Coleman, Smith, Robertson, T. Brophy, Cornish, Coster, J. E. Thomson, Bawson, Simpson, Kelly, W. Smith, Negur, M. O'Brien, J. Short, Clough, H, Goldwater, W. Harrison, Oakes, D. Flynn, Coleman, H. Greenshields, B. Howard, Evitt, Edwards, Aldin, A. Fort, E. Fort, T. Watson, Bhodes, Borgolte. Miss Todd, Dorothy. Miss Jouning, Waitemata Cricketer. Miss Trevena, Standard. Miss M. Callaghan, Court Lady. Miss Fairweather, Lione. Miss M. Murphey, Camilla. Miss J. Mcßae, Maid of the Mill. Miss Beid, Night. Miss M. Reid. Good Luck. Miss May Noonan, Little Queenie. Miss Blomfield, Sunflower. Muss F. Blomfield, Flower Girl. . Miss S. Gough, Queen of Roses. Miss Gedve, Romp. Miss M. McCafferty, Ireland. Miss Cowley, Lady Bishop. Miss Israel, School Girl. Miss L. Hodgson, Swiss Peasant. Miss Schriffe, Pride of Kildare. Miss Gerrish, Bohemian Girl. Miss Harris, Undine. Miss L. Heslop, Druidess. Miss L. Callaghan, United Slates America. Mrs Bhodes, School girl. Mrs J. Oakes, Daughter of the Begiment. Mrs Stemson, Carmen. Mrs Castle, Fiametta Dancing. Mrs Foley, Girl Graduate. Mrs Simpson, Frolic. Miss Evans, A Gardener's Daughter. Miss Sauuders, Fairy Flower Queen. Miss Scott, French Waiting Maid. Miss Reiley, Starlight. Miss E. Scott, Gipsy. Miss Hadrill, Railway Guardess. Miss N. White, Blue Bell. Miss K. O'Brien, Erin. Miss White. Gipsy. Miss Young, Music. Miss A. Turk, Gipsy Queen. Miss Forgie, Amazon. Miss Stokes, Imp. Miss M. Baker, French Brigand. Miss A. Wright, Harvest Girl. Miss E. Wright, My Sweetheart. Miss Ruge, Grandpa's Darling. Miss E. Kendell, My Sweetheart. Miss A. Fraser, Daisy Bell. Miss S. Briggs, Yachting Costume. Miss Townley, Elsie Maynard (Yoeman of the Guard.) Miss A. Scott, Spanish Dancing Girl. Miss A. O'Gara, Grandpa's Darling. Miss Davis, French Flower Girl. Miss A. Burke, Britannia. Miss B. White, French Waiting Maid. Miss E. Baker, Girl Graduate. Miss B. Smith, Starlight, Miss Edmonds, Gipsy. Miss M. Garrett, Spanish Dancing Girl. Miss M. Warren, Red Riding Hood. Miss F. Constant, Schoolgirl. Miss Stephenson, Italian Fortune-teller. Miss L. Stephenson, Grecian Captive. Miss Powell, Miss Walker, Miss A. Reynolds, Painter. Miss C. Reynolds, French Waiting Maid. Miss Briggs, Romp. Miss Boyd, Flower Girl. Miss Alice Chitman, Sunflower. Miss Fernandez, Spanish Gitana. Miss Freer, Folly. Miss J. Hodgson, Baby. Miss A. Roberts, Ivy. Miss Powell, Brigand. Miss Walker, Graduate. The following appeared in evening dress : — Mi-b Arnold, Mrs Tapper, Mrs J. Fuller, Mrs Bull, Mrs Spencer, Mrs Marchment, Mrs Trent, Mrs J. Williams, Mrs Bassett, Misses Gough, Grace, Marsden, Carter, Hood, D. Oakes, M. Foster, McCafferty, Lannigan, M. Burke, Knapp, A. Cooke, A. White, Fuller, Myers, Langford, L Warren, Logan, Burke, Oakes, Cole, Milh'gan, K. Smith, A. Chitman, Spinks, Davison, Wright, Boberts, and M. Flynn. ' Bio's ' sketches are crowded out by the ' Tangi ' pictures, but will appear next week.