SOCIAL AT MOTU.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2599, 6 September 1909, Page 5

SOCIAL AT MOTU.

A BACHELORS’ BALL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Motu bachelors’ plain and fancy dress ball was held on Friday evening in the P.K.H. woolshed. For the past week the weather had been cold and wet, and a slight fall of snow on Thursday made many doubt the success of the coming gathering; but Friday morning broke clear and bright, and was followed by a beautiful day and evening. The ladies of the district assembled In large numbers, and beautiful and picturesque costumes, and thereby ensured the success of the function, which was declared by all, especially the promoters, to be extremely successful and enjoyable. The supper supplied by the bachelors was brought from town. The preliminary preparations were also carried out bv them. The fancy costumes were admirable, and quite a number of the wearers were so cleverly disguised as to be unrecognisable. It would be difficult to pronounce which was the best costume, each wearer showing great taste. Messrs Henderson, S. MacDonald, and J. Hansen officiated as M.C.’s. The former opened the proceedings in a neat little speech, expressing pleasure at the large attendance, and a hope that all would assist in making the evening enjoyable. Over 70 were present, out of which the following; impersonated characters, viz: Mrs Hayes, “Old Mother Hubbard”; Mrs. Richmond, “Olivia Primrose”; Mrs. V, P. Thomson, “Pierrette”: Mrs. J. Stewart, “Belle of New York”; Mrs. W. Reed, “Night”; Mrs. W. Clark (Rakauroa), “Dolly Vardon”; Miss Hansen, “Queen of Hearts”; Miss M. Hansen, “Sailor Girl” ; Miss Hansen (Gisborne), “Nurse”; Miss Hmgston (Poututu), “Spanish Lady” ; Miss Thelwell (Gisborne), “Maori Girl”: Miss Whittock (Gisborne), “Spanish Dancer” ; Miss Jackson, “Ivy”; Miss Raythorn, “Fortune Teller’’; Mr. W. Clark, “King of Hearts”; Mr. Beaufoy, “Courtier in Henry YIII’s Time” ; Mr. W. Reed, “Oarsman”; Mr. V. P. Thomson, “Pierret”; Mr Barry (Feeding), “Highlander, Black Watch”; Mr. A. Wright, “Pastry Cook”; Mr. Henderson, “Volunteer”; Mr. S. MacDonald, “Member East Coast Mounted Rifles”; Mr. W. MacDonald, “Halfcaste”; 'Mr. J. Hansen, “Toreador”; Mr, McOlannahan, “Chinaman” ; Mr. H. Hansen, “Red Indian”; Mr L. Carron, “Cricketer.” During the evening Messrs D. Anderson. and W. Campbell contributed much appreciated songs, and Mr. C. Smith, as pianist, greatly added to the enjoyment of the company. On behalf of the ladies, thanks were returned for the successful effort of the bachelors to provide' an evening’s enjoyment to their lady friends, and the hope was expressed that they will not bo satisged with this occasion, but he encouraged to repeat the treat. Dancing continued till nearly daylight, when the company dispeised, much pleased with tho very. enjoyable gathering.