THE HINKLER BALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 103, Issue 17365, 29 March 1928, Page 5

THE HINKLER BALL.

SHOWERS OF CONGRATULATIONS.

Engagements between meals are sending Mr Hinkler hurrying and scurrying all over the city to be in time for the receptions awaiting him. He is not even allowed to eat alone, and luncheons, dinners, and supper parties demand his presence. His mother, too, and sister Queenie are sharing in pleasure and excitement attendant upon the arrival of the famous airman in Sydney. Time and again they hear with pride the words of praise which punctuate the formal and informal social functions. Floral tokAns are their due, and congratulatioi\s. It h to be hoped that "Monday-itis" does not affect our intrepid airman, as his programme is varied and extensive. He will be welcomed at the Wentworth for dinner by Mr Cyril L. Westcott, general manager for Australia and New Zealand of C. C. Wakefield and Co., Ltd. Mrs Hinkler and Miss Hinkler will also be guests of honour. The Hinkler Ball. On Tuesday night Mr Hinkler's brief sojourn in Sydney will end in a brilliant burst of song and dance and light. Perhaps the Ambassadors, where so many great people have been entertained, has never graced a fimous guest, than own "Bert" Hinkler, who, at the Hinkler Ball, will receive the enthusiastic homage of the people of Sydney. It was originally intended that the proceeds of the ball should be contributed to the Hinkler Fund, but the airman decided otherwise. He stipulated that they should be given to the babies of St. Margaret's Hospital, and bis generous proposal has been accepted. It will be an "air" night. Ann Suter, the talented Tivoli artist, will sing "Hustling Hinkler," the song that has been so topically popular during the past week, and there will he many other novelty items of entertainment, all on the ruling motif of "The Air," and of Hinkler's crowning achievement.

"Ffylng Doctor's" Ball

The "Flying Doctor's" Ball at the Wentworth will be a big social function on Tuesday night. Autographed photos, of the airman should bring a nig figure at this dance, and help considerably towards financing Ihe "Flying Doctor," whose work will be to aid sufferers in remote parts of AusThousands of tiny toy 'planes, which will really fly, have been procured by Mrs Maclurcan, and should also prove a great attraction.