East Coast Hussars.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 613, 28 May 1891, Page 2

East Coast Hussars.

THE ANNUAL BALL : A GREAT SUCCESS. Committee : Capt. Winter, Lieutenants Sunderland and Coleboume, Sergt.Major Thelwall, Sergeant Miller, Trumpeter Lewis, Troopers Porter Adeane, G. Brown, DeCosta, Milne’, Lysnar, Primrose, H. Maude, and H. Evans. THE annual ball held under the auspices of the East Coast Hussars, on Monday night, fulfilled every anticipation. It was a great success, and fairly eclipsed all previous efforts in that direction, justifying its being ranked as the premier social gathering yet held in the district. The weather could not have been more favorable, the bright moonlight making the drive or walk to the hall very pleasant, while the frosty air had an exhilarating effect. The City Rink was prettily decorated, and it was evident that not only had great trouble been gone to in this matter, but that much good taste had governed the work of those who had attended to the decorations. There was no overstraining after effect, and the result was very pleasing. The floOr was nicely prepared for dancing, and all matters of detail had been carefully attended to. The Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Morrison, supplied the music. The stage was arranged in the usual way', as a drawing-room, and the Band had the centre portion of the gallery set apart for their use, while on either side there was a crowd of interested spectators of the gay scene below. As there were about 140 couple present it may be imagined that the commodious hall did not have a vacant appearance. Ihe large crowd made things exceedingly jolly, though of course it was not conducive to good dancing. The ball was opened by a grand march, Captain Winter leading off with the Mayoress (Mrs Townley).

THE DBESSES. Without in the least giving way to gush, it may be truly said that the scene was a brilliant one, the dresses worn by the ladies being exceptionally handsome and becoming. The question that of course was uppermost in the minds of the spectators was, Who is the belle ? That was a poser where al! the ladies looked so charming, and in the crowded assembly it needed a keen eye to enable one to make discrimination. There Is also always difference of opinion on these matters, each one perhaps having peculiar ideas as to taste. But the most uncharitable could not gainsay the claims of Miss McPhail, whose pretty and becoming dress of cream surah, trimmed with rosettes of the same, cream aigrettes on shoulders and in her hair, set off her natural charms to advantage, and she was the object of special admiration by those in the gallery, while her vivacity and sunny ways and excellent dancing were not unnoted, There is no hesitation in stating that Miss McPhail was belle. Miss Reeves also looked exceedingly well in pink liberty silk. Besides those mentioned the most notice* able dresses worn during the evening were as follows l— Mrs Parker, pink snrah Mrs 0. L. Sunderland, salmon pink, bro* paded satin Mrs Donner, maroon satin Mrs Finn, pale pink satin and net Mrs J. Bunderland, bottle green brocade, trimmed with pink silk Mrs Innes, terracotta liberty silk Mrs Tucker, crimson satin, black lace Mrs Chinnery-Brown, cream Surah, embroidered with gold braid Mrs yy. Bherratt, black satin, blue sash and ribbons Mrs Williamson, black velvet and jet trimmings Mrs Oolebourne, cream Surah gnd crimsoq roses Mrs Reynolds, black silk and gold galloon trimming Mrs Sweet, black satin and black spotted tulle Mrs Murphy, black Moire and black lace Mrs Boylan, claret plush and satin Mrs Chambers, grey silk Mrs Tombleson, handsome dress of cream corded silk Mrs Heale, very rich dress of ivory satin and old gold broche Mrs J. Dunlop, black satin Mrs Primrose, pink satin and black tulle Mrs McPhail, black satin and lace Mrs Wethered, maize Surah Mrs F. Arthur, black satin and lace Mrs Skeet, black satin and Igoe, with pg!« blue ribbons Mrs Cleghorn, black lace, red bows and birds Mrs Webb, heliotrope satin Miss McKenzie, crimson satin Miss Holroyd, deep maize brocade satin Miss Wyllie, old gold satin covered with .. silver net Miss Shelton, cream surah Mias Dette, cream watered silk Miss Frazer, cream cashmere and lace trimmings. Mies Beere, cream Surah Miss Williamson, pale blue liberty silk, trimmed with salmon pink silk Miss Mackey, black satin and net Misses Reynolds, pale blue liberty silk, trimmed with cream Miss M. Scott, white satin and tulle Miss M Campbell, cardinal silk gnd njt Miss D'ckson, pink satin and spotted lulls Miss Hitching*, cream lace and old gold Miss Doran, black Morie, trimmed with canary silk and jet Mias Queenin, dove colored and pink Miss Langford, black lace and jet trimmings and cardinal sash Miss Walters, pale bine liberty silk, brimmed with heliotrope gqd red poppies Miss Tucker, white liberty silk and net Miss Maher, cream satin Miss Conner, white satin bodice, net skirt Miss Harris, cream cashmere and lace Miss Morgan, green sateen and pink silk Miss Russell, blue satin and spotted tttl'e Miss E. Bussell, pink satin and spotted tulle Miss Evans, cardinal liberty silk Miss Townley, cream satin and flowered tulle—very handsome Miss Barnes, pink and silver net Miss V. Crawford, white liberty silk Miss Martin, black velvet, cream trimmings Miss Thomas, white watered silk, with

heliotrope ajopettes Miss O'Meara, cream satin Misses Bilham and Field, white silk Mies Haskett, terra ootta net Miss McFarlane, pink Nun’s veiling, white tulle, and pink rosebnds Mrs Cox, Miss Lysnar, Miss Kenderdine, Miss Booth, Miss Sandlant, Mrs Masterson, and many otters besides those mentioned also looked well. TKX BnPPKB. The grand supper provided was in keeping with the excellence of the other arrangements, and Mr Craig is deserving of a high compliment for the way in which he did the catering. Indeed the supper was the best § repared that has yet been given in the istrict. Besides the many delicacies game was served up in superior style, Tfljg waiting was very satisfactory, the ladles first being attended to, and gallant Hussars taking upon themselves tbs duty of assist* ing. THS nns BAKCB. The reference made by the BTAKnaan'a lady correspondent to the Barn Dance orusnd much curiosity to bo evinced by those’ whd had not seen It, and some spectators (ven waited until after supper just to aee thedaßM, which was fifth on the second pert of the programme, The tune waa given flrat on the pjano for the benefit of those who had not earnt the new dance. Mr Campbell and Mr* Sunderland led off with’lt, and their dancing was greatly admired, The dance is pretty, put simple, and when the Band struck up nany who were novioes at the dance soon inquired a good deal of proficiency. BDancing was kept up till 4 in the morning, i great many being present at the break up,