THAMES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXV, Issue 7, 19 August 1905, Page 44

THAMES.

Dear Bee, August 14tli. A most eiijoynbie and successful ball was given by tE? Maaonie brethren last Friday, when tliere were nearly 200 people present. The arrangements were elaborately carried out, ami refleetwl the characteristic enterprise of the promoters. The Itall was beautifully decorated, the symbols of the craft forming an effective feature, and this twgether with the handsome regalias of the Masons and the tasteful dresses of the ladies, made- a brilliant spectacle. The music by Booth's bund was exceptionally good. Suppeii was served on a sumptuous scale in the Brian Boru Hotel adjoining, a departure which added greatly to the general comfort, as T’hames is not blew* ed with up tu-dade halls. The committee who so successfully manag’d the ball were Messrs. M. Paul, A. Biuns, Cuth’n. Bane. Ensor. Warne. G. Paul, F.efi?vre,. and W. S. Clarke (secretary). NFr. G. E. Buckland was a valuable master of ceremonies. Amongst the ladies present were: .Mrs. Lapraik. in handsome white satin; Mrs. Paulin, black merveilkux and lace; Mrs. Burns, wearing white frilled silk, with ciel' blue Howers; Airs. 11 F. Adams, black mervpilieux, draped with black, lace and clusters of crush roses; Mrs. Clare, black silk, and cream corsage; Mrs. Bayldon. black; Miss Bayldon. white book muslin, pink sash; Mrs. Crease, pink silk and ruby velvet; Mrs. Buckland, black with flitted chitfon frills; Miss Butt, cream trimmed with graduated ruchings of lace; Miss Baker, orang* silk; Miss Banks, black silk draped with chiffon fichu; Miss BriarIcy (Auckland), dainty white silk, with double berthe of accordion-pleated chiffon and corsage of violets; Mrs. E. Gillespie, white silk, floum*ed and trimmed with lace; Miss C. Gil les pit?, . white Indian muslin daintily trimmed; Miss M. ATcGregor. white; Miss J. Meflregor, cream silk, with pointed berthe of accordion chiffon; Mrs. J. Adams, white silk rncrusted with medallions; Mrs. Jordan. beautiful black gown of heavily spangh'd chiffon; Miss A. Walker, pretty hand-painted French muslin, with draped bodice; Miss Adams, blue silk; Miss Pearse, white book niusliir. daintily outlined in satin, motifs; Miss Lucas,, gauged chiffon over yellow silk; Miss Usher (Auckland), blue silk finished with cream chiffon corsagi?; Miss Winder, dainty white crepe de chine, profusely frilled; Mrs. Burton, black silk; Mrs Deverell. white appliqued lace; Mrs S. Smith, handsome black jetted ret with touches of red; Mrs. Dobson, white satin trimmed with pearl passementerie; Mrs. W. eream voile, and outlined in medallions; Miss Gibson, effective white muslin, studded with setpiins; Miss Melhose. black silk with sequined bodice; Miss Phillips, black with spangled sleeves, and corsage; Miss K. West, pale blur? silk; Miss J. Muir, delicate pink and white Indian muslin; Miss Decide, pah* blue floral delaine; Miss Jackson, smart black gown. HETTY.