Front row, centre: James David Gormly (elderly gentleman) with his daughter Linda Memes (her husband was killed the previous year at Villers Bretineaux)Front row, far right: Ursula Gormly and Reginald Walter Hawkins, both from Mudgee.
1919 - ANNUAL CONVENT BALL.
The annual ball in aid of All Hallows Convent, Gulgong, took place at the Town Hall on Tuesday night week last. The function was the first, of its kind to be held on a big scale this season, and the success that crowned the efforts of the promoters can be described as brilliant. The ball was well organised, and everything went off with a good swing. The Rev. Father E. P. O'Donnell, P.P., and the Rev. Father D. M. O'Reilly were responsible for the organisation of the function, and they were ably assisted by a large number of local parishioners.
Among the visitors present were many from Mudgee, Cullenbone, Cassilis, Tallawang and Tooraweenah. The credit for the decoration is due to Mr. Gus Gallagher, who worked untiringly in order to produce a pleasant picture. The supper arrangements were well carried out under the supervision of Mrs. B. J. Naughton, who was capably assisted by Mesdames J. Judge, P. Flood, H. Hogden, L. C. Naughton, Gilagali, J. Spears, T. Ryan, Docwra, Blanch, and Miss M. Loneragan.
The dresses worn by the ladies were very pretty, and a large number of fancy costumes were worn. Among the dresses were noticed the following: — Miss Flood, France; Miss Walls, France; Miss Saunders, Bird of Paradise; Miss D. Nowlands, Champagne; Miss G. Whitton, Good Duck; Miss Hogan, Gipsy; Miss Byfield, pink crepe de chine; Miss Egan, orange crepe de chine; Miss Dover, floral voile; Miss Barden, white net; Miss Spears, white satin; Miss Spradbrow, white satin; Miss U. Gormly, white net; Miss Gormly, pink net; Miss M. Norris, ninon; Miss E. Norris, cream ninon; Miss Sawyers (Mudgee), heliotrope ninon over white satin; Miss Milson (Mudgee), cream ninon over green satin; Miss Tarrant (Mudgee), white ninon over satin; Mrs. Willis, white net; Mrs. Stanwix (Tooraweenah), pink crepe de chine; Mrs. Greenswood, blue crepe; Mrs. McGowen, greye crepe de chine; Mrs. A. L. Mahon, crepe de chine.
The Rev. Fathers O'Donnell and O'Reilly are to be congratulated on the magnificent manner in which they carried out the duties of organising the ball, which was proclaimed to have been one of the most enjoyable held here for many years.
JUVENILE BALL.
On Wednesday week a Juvenile ball was held in the Town Hall. There was a large attendance, particularly of youngsters, who spent a most enjoyable time. The supper arrangements were well carried out by the ladies. The fancy dresses worn were: Miss C. Naughton, Scotch Lassie; Miss M. Naughton, Colleen Bawn; Miss E. Nowland, America: Miss W. Spears, Folly; Master J. Wilson, Jester; Master D. Wilson, Folly; Master G. Leeson, France; Master Ryan, Highlander; Master L. Reddish, Fairy.
Source: Freeman's Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1932) Thu 24 Jul 1919 Page 32
