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THE BALLROOM. NO DANGER OF FIRE. The Mayor stated last night, after inspecting, the ballroom at King Edward Barracks, that there was absolutely no danger of fire. Everything had been arranged to reduce any possible risk to a minimum, and firemen would bo in attendance with hydrants connected with tho high pressure mains ready for any emergency. Ample provision would be made to get the people out qußkly in case of danger, but none was anticipated. The ball programme is a dainty Httlo production in white and gold. Commencing with the official set of lancers there will he fourteen dances and four extras. Waltzes and fox trots predominate, with a couplo of one-3teps and lancers. Mr and'Mrs Tahu Rhodes are giving a dance to-night in honour of the officers of H.M.S- Renown. It is possible that the Princo of Wales will attend, but tho matter rests entirely with his Royal Highness. The Prince's standard, which accompanies his Royal Highness wherever he goes, will be hoisted at the Christchurch Club at 8 o'clock on Friday morning, as it is not customary to hoist a flag after nightfall. A Royal saluto of twenty-one guns will b© fired by the battery in Hagley Park simultaneously with the hoisting of the Prince's standard.

Tho final meeting of the Ashburton Royal Reception Committee was held on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Mr R. Galbraithj presiding. It "was decided to communicate with H.M.S. Renown, inquiring if arrangements could 'be mad© to admit Ashburton parents and children at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. If approved tho Mayor was empowered to arrange for a special excursion train. It was reported that eighteen cars would be available for tho Prince's visit to Ashburton. A committee consisting" of Messrs A. J. Grigg, J. Watson, F. W. Watt, H. M'Elrea and W. J. Mooro was appointed to supervise tho seating arrangements at tlio domain. It was decided to ask the Ashburton County Pipe Band to play along tho route in advance of tho car conveying the Princo of Wales. v It was reported that tho children would each bo provided with bags containing cakes, fruit and sweets; also a hot drink.

Ambulance stations on Friday will be placed outside Dr Thacker's residence. Latimer Square, tho band rotunda, Victoria Square, and at the trees at the lake in Hagley Park. On Friday and Saturday the Chamber of Commerce will be utilised, and it will also be available as a ladies's rest room. All the places mentioned abovo will be depots for lost children. Veterans, South African and ex-?er-vice men will fall in at tho west end of Hagley Park parade ground to-mor-row, at 2 p.m. The Christ's College Cadets guard of honour and band will parade at the college at 9.30 a.m. to-morrow. Owing to the large attendance expected at tho citizens' ball on Friday, special regulations have boon framed which patrons are asked to observe. Details appear in an advertisement. Tho committee invites gilts of flowers, etc., for decorativo purposes. ( Special _ tramcars will lbavo Cashel Street bridge for all tomiiui at 2 a.m. on Saturday. The fare will bo 2s fid per passenger, irrespective of distance. Tho Welsh Society of Canterbury will ■ present au address to tho Prince of Wales on Friday. Members meet in Latimer Square at 1 p.m. Members of the Australian Imperial Force will assemble in Cranmor Square at 1.50 p.m. to-morrow to take part in the parade in connection with the visit of tho Prince of WalesThe Christchurch Girls' High School pupils will assemble in the playground, Armagh at 1.40 p.m. to-morrow, to take part in the celebrations in connection with tho visit? of tho Prince of Wales.

THE ROYAL TRAIN. The following crew have been selected to man the Royal train during its journey through the South Island: The Royal Train — Driver—R. J. Stone; emergency driver, E. J. Grey. Fireman—S. G. Allen. Guards—R. J. G. Nelson (in charge), and J. White. Pilot tTirain— Driver—T. Patterson. Fireman—J. M. Vial. Guard—J. A. Chambers. Mr G. E. Richardson, locomotive engineer for tho South Island, will also travel on tho pilot engine. FOR THE BALLPink, blue, white and black satin evening shoes opening to-day at Hannah's • X