Fine, cool weather prevailed for the Woori Yallock Football Club's annual ball, staged In the Soldier's Memorial Hall last Friday, and a very good attendance was present, resulting in a really happy evening for patrons and a successful culmination for the organisers.
Decorations were not of a lavish character, but the interior of this modern building needs little in the way of embellishment. The clean white walls made an admirable back ground for the array of greenery and flowers, and the stage was equally attractive.
The orchestral quartette, under the direction of Mrs. Palmer, operated avariety of Instruments/in a well mixed
rendition of dance numbers--old-time favorites and the most modern types of melodies-so that the tastes of all
were satisfied. The musicians at times created a good deal of extra merriment by donning unusual head wear, and the introduction of vocal refrains proved another popular feature.
With dancing in full swing the floor was comfortably filled, and a joyous spirit prevailed among the merry throng, the scene being made colorful and picturesque by the numerous graceful frocks worn by the girls.
Some of these were exceptionally pretty, unique in coloring and design, and shown off to advantage in the
An appetising supper was served about midnight, and thoroughly appreciated. It was followed by a further two hours or so of pleasurable dancing.
There were no trophies for presentation, as the "'Tigers," though enjoying a successful season, were not fortunate enough to figure in the exalted four which strove for premiership honors.
Variation in the latter part cf the program was provided when a visiting trio favored with an impromptu and unrehearsed performance, singing to the accompaniment of the banjo and guitar.
And something really new was witnessed when of the number-for whom half the hall was cleared-gave
an exhibition of the "'Frisco Roll."
This is a negro dance with a sliding slurry movement occasionally resembling a cakewalk, but with a weird
effect somewhat akin to a slow motion picture,. "The onlookers showed high appreciation, and the performer
was Induced to give an encore of his novel display.
With everyone in high spirits, the function pursued its happy course until about 2 a.m, when the curtain
was rung down on the activities of Woorl Yallock footballers for the successful 1940 season.
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