DANNEVIRKE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 16, 19 October 1910, Page 65

DANNEVIRKE.

October 14. An Enjoyable Dance. A very enjoyable little dance was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Friday by the Operatic Society. The hall was artistically deeorated with greenery, and a dainty supper was served in the adjoining room. As most of the music was taken from the opera recently performed by the Society, the dance was rendered even more enjoyable, as the familiar strains of the choruses w’oke an echoing murmur in the swaying dancers which was very pretty to listen to. Dancing was kept up' till a late hour, and the function was voted a complete success. Amongst those present were: Mrs. Reid-Mackay, in a pale blue striped eolienne gown trimmed with cream lace; Mrs. Bromley Hill, in pale blue ninon; Mrs. Mason, in heliotrope silk; Mrs. •Ebbett (Wellington), in black velvet with a handsome tunic of spangled

net; Miss Hall, in pink silk trimmed with red ribbon velvet; Miss Cowper, in white muslin; Miss Irvine, in white net; Miss Hughes, in black silk; Mrs. Lawford, in pale blue silk; Mrs. Somerville, in pale blue voile; Miss Robertshawe, in dove grey satin-striped ninon over rose pink satin; Miss Cotter, in dainty white muslin; Miss Brown, in red satin trimmed with eream lace; Miss Baker, in blaek velvet, with a Maltese lace berthe; Miss Rose, in white muslin. Municipal Opera House. A meeting of residents was held in the Drill Hall last week to discuss the proposal to take a vote of the ratepayers in regard to the erection of a municipal opera house, when it was unanimously resolved to approach the Mayor (Mr. Ransom), with a view to getting a poll taken. Plans have been submitted to several residents, and the new- building, if erected, should be a great acquisition to the town of Danne-

virke. It wit! supply a long-felt want here, for even the most enthusiastic are apt to have their ardour cooled afte’ a course of treatment in the Drill Hall, where all seats are level, and only forms at that. The new theatre with its promise of ease and comfort, will tempt some of our local ladies to air their prettiest frocks, knowing full well that they will not be driven to the necessity of travelling-rugs, cushions, and fool warmers, which have been known, to be called into requisition during pasf performances in the building dignifiet by the name of Drill Hall. Summer Sports. Tennis and croquet players are almost ready to commence activities, but tho date of the opening of the season has not yet been definitely fixed. It is intended to wait until the weather has attained some degree of reliability, present samples being of the variable quality.

LORIS.