SOCIAL EVENTS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 93, 23 April 1891, Page 3

SOCIAL EVENTS.

CITIZENS' BALL.

The ball at the Choral Hall on April 2 will jive long in the memories of all who were present- Nothing succeeds like success, and from tbo moment the band struck up tho first waltz it was felb that bhe ball was going to bo a great success. Mayor Upton and his satellites had worked hard, bub their labours were admirably roeompensed. Though danc'ng was nob to begin till nine, people began to arrive at the Choral Hall very soon after eight, avid by a quarter to nine the hall presented a wonderfully bright and pleasing sight. Tho drcisce wero haiu'itorne in the extreme, ami though there were all shades of colour, they aeemed to- have the happiest faculty of blending well together, it would take fcha pen of a~Dickens to describe tho scent) just before the Governor came in. Tho central hall was briiUiant oven without me people. Tho walls wore smothered in bunting, over which hung heavy but graceful fostoons of Greenery. Below tbc:«o i'oniooiia were alternate stars, bayonets, swords, and ramrods bright with polishing, and handsome mirrors garlanded with flovrers; over each mirror were huge tablets of dahlias of various colours, tho eiiect being remarkably tine. At the end of tho hall, where tho orchestra is usually, stood U largo arch supported by a smaller on each side. They were er.tiroly of evergreen, finished oh' with pampas grass, and begemmed with dahlias. The Governor's party entored a few rainutos after nine to the strains of tho National Anthem. His Excellency was, of course, in lull dress, and wore all his principal ordera ; but it was on the Countess of Unalow that everyone looked witli greatest interest. Her diamonds were beautiful, and her dress was. most certainly one of the handsomest ever seen in Auckland -. white cut velvet train, with IriVO panels ot Venetian point la-ce down the Iront, opening to show a lining of super,} nasturtium-coloured velvet. The front of the dress was thickly embroidered with pearls. The bodice was cub low, of <vhito velvot, and trimmed with crejte <h chine and Venetian point lace. From tho left shoulder crosswise to the waiiit was a broad band of diamond ornaments, in such splendour and in such profusion that at first sight the whole of the front of her dress seemed composed of disimonds. A splendid necklace of the same jewels ciicled her neck, and on her head' blazed the Onelow tiara of diamonds. Such jewels are seldom seen in Auckland.

Lady Scott, who was constantly with her, wore a handsome dress of alternating wtripes whitey grey aatin and coral pink armure royal. All over both satin and armure was a tiny pattern in resid.a green. The front of the skirt was resida green satin covered with white lisse richly embroidered. Miss Gardiner wore a blue satin dress with alternating stripes of cofee-coloared lace. They were accompanied by Admiral Lord Chas. Scott, Capt. Gutbria and Mr "Walrond.

Almost immediately tbe ball was opened with a set of lancers. Nearly everyone crowded to the top end _of the room to see the vice-regal eefc, which ■was compoeed a3 follows: —The Earl of Onslow and Mrs Upton, the Mayor of Auckland and the Countess of Onslow, Admiral Lord Charlee Scott and Mrs Iviitchelson, Captain Elbenbruck and Lady Charlei Scott, CapEain Barlow and Mrs McMillan, Captain Grenfell and Mrs Devore, Mr E. Alitclielson and Miss G ardiner, Mr C. C. McMillan and Miss Whitaker. When the several loyal toasts had been honoured afc the supper, the Mayor proposed the health of His Excellency the Governor, who, he said, had not neglected Auckland now that it was no longer the capital of the colony. He showed he had a warm interest in this city and its inhabitants by coming to spend several mon the of the year in it. The Governor did not, moreover, perform his duties in a perfunctory manner. No doubt Her Majesty's representative, like the Queen herself, was iied down by, certain necessary constitutional lesirictions, but the present Goexercised an independent) judgment in the performance of his duties. (Applause.) He had been privileged to ace a good deal of the Governor, aDd admired him for his straightforward and manly qualities. (Applause.) The desire the present Governor had shown to make himself acquainted with all parts and people of the colony was one of the greatest reasons for his popularity. (Loud applause.) The toast was honoured in an enthusiastic fashion, and ■when His Excellency rose to reply applause burst out again and again. The Governor, when he was allowed a hearing, said he was very glad to have an opportunity of thanking Aucklandera for their kind hospitality. He referred to the season of depression which had overshadowed Auckland with the rest of the ♦ colony, and expressed his hope that this was nearly over. His experience of New Zealanders was that their dearest sentiment was that of hospitality. If a man had a shilling in his pocket, he wished to be .hospitable even if that hospitality took the form of " shouting " — (laughter) whilst if he had a good many sovereigns in his pocket, he had the wish to share them all the same. He believed that the people of Auckland approved of the policy he had adopted, and which he believed to be the one, thai; of spending a certain number of months in the four centres of New Zealand, equal as they were. A distinguished diplomatist had once said that a man who made no mistakes made nothing. He had made many mistakes, and while in ademocratic community it would not be right to utter the sentiment that " the King, can do no wrong," he would say that the Auckland public had looked upon his mistakes very leniently. Before he sat down ho wished to say something for those who were not present but amongst whom they lived, the native population. He cordially appreciated the kind manner in Which he had been received by them as well as by the European subjects of her Majesty. Hia Excellency resumed his seat amidst loud cheers.

The Mayor then proposed the health of Lord Chas. Scott, epeaking of the splendid accommodation for warships which the port of Auckland afforded. The toast was drunk with enthusiasm.

Admiral Lord Chas. Scott said he was takon by surprise at having to speak, but made an excellent speech notwithstanding. He regretted that he had not had the honour of bringing all the new warships round, bnt they had most unfortunately been delayed by accident. Referring to a recently - discussed question, he said: The amount contributed by the Australian colonies to the maintenance of •the new ships was £90,000, and any sum •over that which the vessels cost would Lave to be paid for at Home. He mentioned also that the annual expenditure on the jAagship Orlando alone was £50,000, and that sum was given by the British taxpayers to protect the trade of these colonies. (Applause.) , Tbe health of the members ot the Oommit tee was then proposed by the Governor, who eulogised their labours warmly. Tluß toast was warmly received, and the company then adjourned to the ballroom again, their places being taken by constant *clay:3 of hungry dancers.

The following is a list of the guests wh° Were present:—Mr Graves Aickin, M*

William Altken, M» T J." M. Alexander, Mr and Mrs Isidore Misa Atkinson, Mr C. C. Andrews, Mr E. W. Alison, Mr O. W. Andrews, Misa- Andereon, MUs Aylebt, Mr and Mire j. A. Ahsenne, Mr and Mrs John Aneencte; Chief Engineer Agnew (H.M.s. Eapid).:

Cuptain Barlow, H.M.s. Orlando ; Lieutonanfc-Cominaikler Bremer, H.M.s. Lizard ; Lieutenant Brown-Cave, H.M.g. Rapid ; Fleet Engineer Bills, H.A1.0. Orlando ; Mr and Mrs C. F. Bourne, Mr W. Bony, Mise Berry, Mr and Mrs Brett, Mius Brefcti, Alisc A. Bratfc, Mrs Butt, Mr and Mrs W. A. Blaikie, Mr W. K. and Mrsßlomfield, Miss Buckland,.Miss Brooktiold, Mrs and Miss Boyd, Miae' Bnrdaell, Mr J. M. Brigham, Aliss Brighanc, Mr J. S. Brighftm, Mr Bartvell, Minn Baker, Alisa S. Baher, Air Adam Brock, Cept.'Beamish, Mr nnd Mrs E. W. Burton, Mr aud Mrs W. F. Buckland, Miss Buckland, Mies A. Briton, Mr and Mrs A. Buclclund, Ali«a Blanche Br.nks, Mrs Barron, A.tisa Barron, Mr C. ..Brown, Mr A.' Barnett, Mr J. Batcrcr,' Mr T. J. Bl'lissoy.

Captain Castle, H.&J.sj Rapid; Lieutenant H.M.s. Orlando ; Dr. , J. L. and Mrs Campbell, Mr James Coatey, Miss Coatee,. Mr and Mrs T. Cotter, Mr E. Clendon, Miss Chambers, Mr'and Mm Ching, Mr A. E. AJ. Clark, Dr.' and Airs Collins, Mrs and Miss difcpan, Mr E. J. Cotterill, Airs A. Clark, Mr and Mrs Catfcanach, Air W. H. Churtoii and Mies Churton, A!r F. A.. Clark, Alias Coffey, A!r R. Co.mei'on, Air Carrnina, Mr H. Campbell, Mr 0. Canning, Lieu-tenant-Colonel Carre, Mr H. C. Cboyce, Captain W. H. Colbeck, Air and Mre W. Oolemsn, Mr William Crowther, Mr D. B. Crnickshank.

Assist.-Paymaster Dymotfc, H.M.s. Orlando; Mr and Mrs A. E. T. Devon;, Mr and Mrs A. B.,Donald, Miss Devoro, Mr P. L. and Mrs Dignnn, Mr P. Dignan, Mr L. Dumpier, Air ]?. Dye, Mrs Daravilla, Miss Dar;;avilla, Mr'W. J. Dufaur, Mr \V. T. Davis, Mr P. Darby, Dr. Davy. Captain Eldenferuck, H.I. A. ; Mr A. L. Edwasrde, Mrs R. M. Eari, Mr and Mrs P. A. JEclmiston, Mr L. Ehrenfried ; Midshipman Evans, H.M.s. Orlando.

Flag-Lieutenant Fitzgerald, H.M.s. Orlando ; Mias Fetat;on, Mis? A. Fenton, Miae Fairchild, Mrs Horace G. Ford, Mr VV. M. Fulton, Miss Firth, Miss M. Firth, Mr D. Fallon, Mies S'allon, Mr J. Frater, Midshipman Fox, H.M.s. Orlondo. Captain Grenfell, H.M.s. Cordelia, Major and Mrs Goring, Major and Mrs George, Mr and Mrs H. Gorrie, Mrs and Miss Goodall, Captein J. M. Geddee aud Mrs Geddes, Mr and Mrs W, Gorrio, Miss M. Gorrio, Mise Gorrie, Mr A. S. Gould, Captain and Mrs Goodman, Misa Giliard, Mr Gibbone, Major Gafcoyne, Dr. Hen wood* H.M.s. Rapid ; Engineers Hibberd and Hinchclifl', H.M.s. Orlando, Mrs J. Harlay, Misa B. Harley, Mr W. T. Holmes, Mrs Hay, Miss Hay, Miss leabel Hay, Mies B. Henderson, Mr and Mrs J. J. Holland, Mr James Hardie, Mies Halyday, Mrs Hunter, Mrs Hardie, Miss Hardie, Miss C. Hardie, Mr J. R. Hanna, Dr. Hoop«r, Miss K. Hooper, and Mre Hooper, Mrs C. H. Haines, Mrs Hitchcock, Mra Hales, Mr E. M. C. Harrison, Mr Hanna, Mr A. Heather, MrW. J. Hill, Mr C. J. Hutchinsou, Mr J. H. Hudson, Mr Minute.

Mrs F. and Miss Ireland, Miss Isaacs, Miss Edith Isaacs, Miss Eva Isaacs.

Mr W. and Mrs Johnston, Mise Johnston, Mr R. Johnston, Mies Johnson, Mr and Mrs H. Johnston ; Mr V. Johansen (Danish Consul), Miss Jerrois. Lieutenant - Commander Kingsmill, H.M.a. Goldfinch ; Mr and Mre J. Kirker, Mr W. H. Kettelwell, Mr B. Kent.

Dr. and Mrs Lewis, Mias Lyell, Mr Lockhart, Mr John Lawford, Mr F. W. Lawry, Mrs Lawry, Miss Ltiek, Miss Law, Midshipman Littlejohn, H.M.s. Orlando. Mr and Mrs C. C. McMillan, Mies Murray, Moneignor McDonald, Mr J. Monzies, Mr A. Maey (Belgian Consul), Judge and Mrs Munro, Mies McGlaehan, Mr D. L. Murdoch, Mise Murdock, Mr and Mm E. A. Mackechnie, Misa Mowbray, Mr end Mrs E. Mabony, Mr F. McLean, Mr David Morton, Mr H. A. Marriner, Miss Milno, Mr Mowbray, Mr and Mrs Mahoney,; Mro and Miss Masefield, Mr and Mre E. j Mitcholaon, Mice McDonald, Miss McCor-i quodale. Mr M. and Mrs Niccol, Mr and Mrs L. j D. Nathan, Mr and Mrs A. H. Nathan, Mr; and Mre W. J. Napier* Mr S. Nasheleki. Mr O'Sullivan. Captain Pyke, H.M.s. Orlando; Secretary PuUau, H.M.s. Orlando ; Mies Power, Mrs C. Pollen, Mr and Mrs G. P. Pierce,; Mice Pioroe, Mr P.. A. Philips, Mr J. P.: A. Philson, Mr Jaokeon Palmer, Mr T.| Peacock, Dr. Pollen, i Mr C. and Mrs Hanson, Mr and Mrs J. J.I Roach, Mr J.yR. Rose, Mr John Keid, Mr' Jaraoß Russell, Mr J. B. RiiseelL Captain Simons, H.M.S. Orlando; Mr acd Mra Simpson, Mr Sharland, Mr and Mre F. C. Sbarland, Miss Stevenson, Jndge Seth Smith, Mr J. Sims, MrH. A. Sinclair, Lionts.-Colonel Shepherd, Mies Spiers, Mr H. B. Bealy, Mies Stewart, Miss Stevenson, Mr aDd Mrs J. M. Shera, Mr Stafford, Mr Still, Mr F. B. Shera, Mr H. Stewart, Herr Schmitt, Hod. W. S-wanson, Sub-Lieat. Bilva, H.M.B. Orlando. Mr and Mrs If. C. Teweley, Mrs 3L H. Thiele, Misa Templer, Mrs G. and Mias Taylor, Mr aad Mra W. Tails, Professor ana Mre Thomas, Mr and Mrs A. Taylor, Mr and Mrs A. W. Thomson, Miae Thornton.

Mr J. H. Upton, Mayor of Auckland; Mre tind Misa Upfcon. Sir Frederick Whitaker, Mies WHklns, Miss Maudo .Wilkine, Mias Wilkie, Mr George Wood, Fleet - paymaster Williams (H.M.S. Orlando), and Mrs William's,- Mies White, Mias M. White, MtJ. Way, Miss Wylde-Brown, Mr L. U. Wilson, Whit&ker, Mr A, C. Woolcott, MrsW, R. Wsddel, Mice Woolby, Mr C. W iiliamson, Mrs Wnitarnson, Mias William<?on, Mr H; Worsp, Miss Worsp, JMt 11. Whitaker, Mr T. E. WFBiamsan, Mr J. Williainsoß. Captain Mr >. Y&tes, Mrs Yatesu _