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 We had plenty to remember about our week in the wilds since we had experienced just about everything except good weather. When the powers-that-be reprint the maps __correctly__, maybe we'll have another long lash at some of that terrific, out-of-the-way mountain terrain the Canadians own but have seldom trodden.
+=====Federation's annual Ball.=====
-FEL-MaTION'S ANNUAL au.L.
 - "Social Reporter".
-On the Wednesday before the all 'the Buthies" contingent numbered 16. An urgent message from Federation as:ed whether the miter cbuld be stepped Up as the largest party booked to date was 2L. The Social Secretary and her helpers, got busy, azr1 1-Jy. 10.30 p m. the 8..B.W. 'party ;Lumbered 23.-!. Not up to Lsst year's. total_ of 4.0 odd, but' the absence of several regular dancers, who were Siding in the Alps, was noticable.
-The evening pars of the great day, Friday 15th September, announced that deliveries of beer to hotels had been sispended. This caused a minor flurry amongst /Aiose who r_ke ligiid refreshmen at this type of social function. However, anz,r such fear.6 were groundless and. refreshment., -was in moderate's-apply.
+On the Wednesday before the Ball "the Buthies" contingent numbered 16. An urgent message from Federation asked whether the number could be stepped up as the largest party booked to date was 2. The Social Secretary and her helpers got busy, and by 10.30 p.m. the S.B.W. party numbered 23. Not up to last year's total of 40 odd, but the absence of several regular dancers, who were skiing in the Alps, was noticable.
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-In recent, year, the Club has no participated in tha decorated table competition, but Pam Baker, Molly Rodgers; Edna Stratton ar3 Co. decided that this year would be different. Bill Rodgers arrived with a fine model of a trig. semaphore complete with bullet holes, Arnold Fleischmann struggled in litith two great lumps of rock, Holly Rodgers contributed a bag of river stones from the Grose and Edna Stretton gathered a bunch cf grey Spider Flower and Fuschia Heath from her garden of native plants. The combined ingredients produced a pleasing result, even thouEt not successful in winning a prize.
+The evening papers of the great day, Friday 15th September, announced that deliveries of beer to hotels had been suspended. This caused a minor flurry amongst those who like liquid refreshment at this type of social function. However, any such fears were groundless and refreshment was in moderate supply.
-The large hall at Paddington Town Hall was engaged this year and was much more comfcrtable for dancing. Although the attendarne 7ay have been down a little  on last, year, an early estimate put the likely profit, vani ch will go to Federation Fn a, at about ao.
-As usual, the ladies excelled themselves in their "party" dresses. In fact, one lass remarked that it was difficult to recognise familiar faces when their owners were not dressed in their customary bushalld ng garb. During the Barn Dafre, one member of otw party was invited to "Come on, Mum!" , and another was told, "You waltz just like my dear old -Dad!" (Sign of the times?) ilmongst the members of the Club pro minent, on the dance floor were Bill and Molly Rodgers, 'Miriam Steenbohm, Pam-BaliBr, Gisela Koslowsa, Arnold Fleischmann, Irene Pridham, Eileen Taylor, Audrey Ketway, Pat Dalton; Yvonne Renwick, Dick Chil(f,, David Ingram, Reg Mealrans, Jack Wren, Frank Young, Herman K'u'Itc.,,rs and Frank Roscka. Other dancers well known to members of the Club were Gordon Ballard, Ninian Melville (San.), and Dave Roots.-2-
+In recent years, the Club has not participated in the decorated table competition, but Pam Baker, Molly Rodgers, Edna Stretton and Co. decided that this year would be different. Bill Rodgers arrived with a fine model of a trig. semaphore complete with bullet holes, Arnold Fleischmann struggled in with two great lumps of rock, Molly Rodgers contributed a bag of river stones from the Grose and Edna Stretton gathered a bunch of grey Spider Flower and Fuschia Heath from her garden of native plants. The combined ingredients produced a pleasing result, even though not successful in winning a prize.
-Of course the indefatiguable Colin Watson an-3 Paul Driver (M. C.) from Federation were there to look after things. Thanks ore due to them Rnd their Committee for the work put into organising the function and for n ve2.77 enjoyable evening. See you again next Ball, if not sooner.
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+The large hall at Paddington Town Hall was engaged this year and was much more comfortable for dancing. Although the attendance may have been down a little on last year, an early estimate put the likely profit, which will go to Federation Funds, at about £60.
-Don't overlook the Club's. Christmas Party on 8th December at the North Sydney Council Chambers,, come comfortably dressed - no formality. See Pam Baker for tickets and please let her know early how many will be in your party so that the caterers may be notified.
-Two things were out about Molly Rodgers' recent stroll from St. Ives to Lindfield via Middle Harbour Creek. The fir at was the large area r-f attractive bushland, complete -with idldflowers, so close to the City. Second was the number of Club officials who attended - namely, the President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and the Assistant Social Secretary. It/ all there were 12 members and 3 pr,nepective members.
+As usual, the ladies excelled themselves in their "party" dresses. In fact, one lass remarked that it was difficult to recognise familiar faces when their owners were not dressed in their customary bushwalking garb. During the Barn Dance, one member of our party was invited to "Come on, Mum!" , and another was told, "You waltz just like my dear old Dad!" (Sign of the times?) Amongst the members of the Club prominent on the dance floor were Bill and Molly Rodgers, Miriam Steenbohm, Pam Baker, Gisela Koslowski, Arnold Fleischmann, Irene Pridham, Eileen Taylor, Audrey Kenway, Pat Dalton, Yvonne Renwick, Dick Child, David Ingram, Reg Meakins, Jack Wren, Frank Young, Herman Kanters and Frank Roscka. Other dancers well known to members of the Club were Gordon Ballard, Ninian Melville (Sen.), and Dave Roots.
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-A menlo.,-_tto_mcLsp_es-t,ive mar b era. We know you're keen to do test walks, but -,,sity not have a really relaxing dRy in the bush,. sometime? Watch the Walks Programmer seek advice from those "in the islow". (Club officials) as to when these delightful excursions are to taliB
+Of course the indefatiguable Colin Watson and Paul Driver (M. C.) from Federation were there to look after things. Thanks are due to them and their Committee for the work put into organising the function and for a very enjoyable evening. See you again next Ball, if not sooner.
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+Don't overlook the Club's Christmas Party on 8th December at the North Sydney Council Chambers. Come comfortably dressed - no formality. See Pam Baker for tickets and please let her know early how many will be in your party so that the caterers may be notified.
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+Two things were out about Molly Rodgers' recent stroll from St. Ives to Lindfield via Middle Harbour Creek. The first was the large area of attractive bushland, complete with wildflowers, so close to the City. Second was the number of Club officials who attended - namely, the President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary and the Assistant Social Secretary. In all there were 12 members and 3 prospective members.
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+__A memo to prospective members__. We know you're keen to do test walks, but why not have a really relaxing day in the bush, sometime? Watch the Walks Programme or seek advice from those "in the know" (Club officials) as to when these delightful excursions are to take place.
 CHLILLTEI PRYDE.
  B.G. Harvey.