Although the former dances have been very successful functions, it was the opinion of many present at the annual dance held at the Adelphi Cabaret on 3rd August, that it was the most successful yet held. There was a record attendance, and the spirit of socialibility animating the gathering made things very pleasant and cheerful, while the music and good supper were added attractions of the evening. The Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates (Minister of Railways) sent an apology for his absence [he being prevented by Parliamentary duties from being present]. Mrs. Coates likewise could not attend as she was out of town. Mr. H. H. Sterling (General Manager of Railways) conveyed the good wishes of Mr. and Mrs. Coates for the success of the dance. Mrs. Sterling was a chaperon. She wore deep rose georgette with coloured beaded embroideries. Her sister, Miss Nicholls, was in geranium georgette. The other chaperones were Mrs. Hunter, in black; Mrs. Wynne, in black, with bodice of jet sequins; Mrs. Lynde, in black; and Mrs. Spidy, wearing opal-tinted velvet embossed georgette, and a coat of brocaded lame.

Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Widdop (Mrs. Widdop wearing mauve beaded georgette); Mr. and Mrs. Furkert (blue over silver); McQueen (black sequinned frock; Mr. and Mrs. McNamara (black and gold); Mr. and Mrs. A Barnett (blue and silver); Mr. and Mrs. Davidson (green and silver lace); Mr. and Mrs. Brown; Mr. and Mrs. G. Wilson; Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan; Mr. and Mrs. Valentine (vieux rose georgette); Miss Jean Tolley (white georgette); Miss Tolley (in green); Mr. and Mrs. Rodie (pink sequinned georgette); Miss Clark (deep rose georgett); Mrs. and Mrs. Simmonds; Mr. and Mrs. Kissel; Mr. and Mrs. J. Collins; Miss Corrie Smith (blue velvet and georgette); Mr. and Mrs. Butcher (red georgette); Mr. and Mrs. Roussell; Miss I. Clark (pink taffetas); Mr. and Mrs. Tierney (black lace over pink); Mr. and Mrs. Dennehy (black with blue and silver sequins); Mrs. Simmons (pink taffeta); Mr. and Mrs. Welling (blue chenille); Miss Burbidge (pink marrette); Miss Clay (blue crepe-de-chine); Miss Clifford, Miss Collett (apricot chenille and georgette); Mr. and Mrs. Fay (silver tissue); Mr. and Mrs. Marris; Miss Smyth: Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Stewart (cyclamen with black velvet wrap); Miss Marjorie Stewart (mavis blue); Mr. and Mrs. Fergie (pink beaded georgette); Miss Whitcombe (blue and silver); Mr. and Mrs. Nash (beaded pink georgette); Miss Lee (blue panne velvet and marriette); Miss Buttimore; Miss Aitken (flame georgette). The Committee comprised Mr. H. J. Wynne (chairman), Mrs. Haslam, Misses McQueen, Aitken, Tolley and Clark, and Messrs. Lynde, Hunter, Guiness, Spidy, Roussell, Millington, Morris, Fergie, Mitchell, Robieson, Hawk, Murray, Shrimpton, Lett, Russell, Simmons, and G. T. Tierney (hon. secretary).