A House Warming in Korumburra
Great Southern Advocate, 16 August 1928
At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L.E.C. Holmes, a very pleasant and enjoyable evening took place on Friday, August 3rd, the occasion being a surprise party in the nature of an old-time house warming to Mr. Holmes and family, who have recently moved into their new home.
The gathering comprised principally members of the Holmes family and near relatives, some of whom journeyed from Arawata.
The function served in no small measure also as a big family reunion, as practically every member of the family was present. It was pleasing to note that there were three generations of this popular family present, and each member enjoyed themselves to the full.
Mr. Ed. Holmes appreciated the fact that he had a fine large ballroom in his new residence, as on this occasion it was quite the most favoured room in the house, something like 50 people being assembled therein.
Dancing was indulged in until midnight, quite a feature of the function being the splendid music supplied by the Holmes Orchestra Party, who were in specially good form with the piano, saxophone, violin and flute.
Modern dancing was discarded for the time being in favour of old-time methods of tripping the light fantastic. It was noticed that the musicians did not place any time limit on the various dances; it seemed a case of who would tire first.
It was good to see such a carefree, merry crowd on the floor. Songs were rendered at intervals, and afterwards a splendid supper was partaken of.
The early dawn of Saturday morning was welcomed in with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” and thus ended a well-spent and memorable evening.
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