TE AWAMUTU PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

Waipa Post, Volume V, Issue 214, 23 May 1913, Page 2

TE AWAMUTU PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

On Tuesday evening last the third annual plain, fancy, and masquerade dance in connection with the above society was held in the Town Hall. Frequent showers fell during the day, which prevented many from attending. Notwithstanding this fact, there were fully sixty couples present. An energetic committee of both ladies and gentlemen were busily engaged during the day making arrangements for the entertainment of the dancers, and the success of li.e evening was largely due to their efforts. Flags and greenery were the main decorations, and the effect was most pleasing.

Mr i f. R. Hogg (secretary) did aii i:i his power to make the evening an enjoyable one. The stage was divided from the main hall by trellis work, which gave it a most secluded appearance. As M.C.’s Messrs PI. Lenehan and T. Melnncs were untiring in their endeavour to attend to the wants of dancers. . An excellent supper was provided by the ladies. The tables and supper room had been tastefully decorated, and reflected great credit on those concerned.

Bedford’s orchestra supplied most appropriate dance music during the evening, while extras were played by Mrs F. W. Clarke, Miss Mitchell, Miss V. Rickitand Mr O’Brien. The floor was in splendid order, improving during the second half of the programme. A feature of the evening was the display of fancy costumes. The effect however, was somewhat marred by the poor light. Amongst other fancy costumes we noticed Mesdames A. Gibson (Indian squaw), Jull (English), F.- Gibson (Snooker), Misses I. Mclntosh (Cowboy), F. Rickit (Folly), Dil (Gretchen), Glasson (Folly), R. Lang (Bluebell), Clarke (Gipsy), Ahier (Witch), O’Toole (Gipsy), V. Lang (Jockey), McGivern (North Pole), A. Alexander (Grecian Girl). C. Kirkham (Quakeress), JunesJones (Swiss Peasant), Messrs W. R. Ahier (Town Clock), A. Gibson (Red Indian), F. Bathurst (Tennis), Duncan (Marcus Shewberbus), Luxford (Cricketer), F. Kay (Footman). Some difficulty was experienced by the judges in awarding the first prize for the best fancy costume worn by the ladies, and it was decided to divide the honours between Miss Ahier (Witch) and Miss Clarke (Gipsy). The gentlemen’s prize was won by Mr W. R. Ahier (Town Clock).

The society is to be congratulated on the success of the entertainment, it being voted by one and all to be a most enjoyable dance, and their next dance will no doubt be looked forward to with pleasure.