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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVIII, Issue 13, 25 September 1912, Page 67

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September 21. The members of the Rangatira (men’s) Hockey Club held a ball in the Town Hall last Friday, and the function was very successful and thoroughly enjoyed by the large number present. The stage was arranged as a. drawing room, and the body of the hall was beautifully decorated with lovely ferns, mirrors, cosy corners, hoekey sticks, and the club's colours. The appetising supper was prov ided by friends of the club. The tables were prettily’ decorated with lovely spring (lowers and the club's colours. The floor was in perfect order, and the music was supplied by Perry’s string band from Blenheim. Mr. IT. Maddock Was the hon. secretary, and great praise is due to him for the success of the ball, and also to the following committee, who worked hard: —Mrs. L. Sisson, Mrs. L. Smith, Misses M. Rae, A. Smith, AV. Warner, C. Watson, B. Watson, Messrs. T. Warner, A. G. Schauer, W. Warner, B. Piekcring, A. Morsehead. The duties of Al.C.’s were well carried out by Messrs. S. Dryden and L. Smith. Rev. Parker (referee)

during the evening made several presentations to the various winners, including the Cowling clip won by the Rangatira's; a medal presented by Mr. <’. Harris to the best forward, won by Mr. F. Gorrie;- tie pin (a gold nugget) presented by Mr. J. McLean, best back, won by Mr. L. Smith; pair of tailored trousers, presented by Mr. Lusk, won by Mr. T. Warner, for best player during the season. Mr. Parke also presented Mrs. A. Reade with a handsome oak ami silver tray as a token of thanks for having refereed all their matches last year. A large number of very pretty and dainty frocks were worn by the ladies, and some 1 noticed were: —Mrs. E. Willett, black chiffon over watered silk, and sequin net trimmings, pink (lowers at waist; Mrs. Gore, dainty gown of eeriso crepe de chine and lace, and bunches of. pale pink roses at waist; Miss Powell, handsome gown of tn.ai>.» - coloured glace silk, tlehii of spangled chiffon, skirt finished with side Uounees of guipure lace, cluster of pink Howers at waist; Mrs. F. O’Sullivan, pate blue • harmeuse, pointed tunic of blue.ninon, finished with silver fringe and chiffon bow : Mies Pickering, cream frock, lace ami satin on bodice, finished with pearl trimming; Mies Wells, yellow satin Empire gown, trimmed with cream lace and silk fringe; Mrs. (.'. Borek, black silk, ami handsome sequin net on bodice; Mrs. E. Powell, wiao-eoloured uilk, lovely Oriental insertion Io match, and green velvet; Mrs. W. Pickering, black silk gown and cream Mechlin lace, handsome blaek beaded eearf: Miss Blanchett, dainty frock of pale pink silk, overdresi of ninon, and gold bead fringe; Mrs. Fulton, trained gown of black velvet, and sequins; Miss Watson, crimson velvet frock, and cream girdle; Miss Rae, frock of soft cream voile, ami silk trimmings; Mies Warner, blue charmeuse, and'black velvet ; Miss Walker, blue silk overdress of rich cream lace; Miss Cheek, hand embroidered frock of white silk muslin, cluster of dark red roses at waist; Miss E. Scott, shell pink charmeurie, Empire gown, and handsome wide cream silk insertion; Miss Seott, cream voile, and lace on bodice; Mrs. Buckman, blaek taffeta and cream lace; Miss Kelleher, lovely frock of pale blue eharnieu.se, pointed tunic of spangled chiffon; Misseo. Stratford (2), brown velvet, ami silk lace; Musses Orsman (2), dainty frocks of cream voile; Miss Watson, yellow silk, overdress of spangled net; Mrs. ('. Pickering, heliotrope voile ami cream lace; Mrs. L. Smith, Nattier blue chiffon taffeta, and black velvet; Mrs. Pope, white muslin, overdress of muslin and silver-spangled net; Mrs. Reade, net gown of blaek and white brocade; Mrs. •Sisson, oyster grey taffeta, piped with pale pink; Mm. Thomas, delicate shade of pink voile.