DANCE ON H.M.S. NELSON.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9001, 14 March 1888, Page 5

DANCE ON H.M.S. NELSON.

k' accordance with the invitations issued . v Admiral Fairfax, Captain Hammil, '"'J the officers of H.M.s. Nelson, about V,J hundred ladies and gentlemen proveiled on board that warship yesterday "ternoon, where dancing on the upper flfcck was indulged in. This had been completely enclosed With awnings lined with hunting, the variegated hues of the "liferent flags, diversified by numerous 'wnds of polished arms, making a bright ' n pretty picture. The main deck, which *as also gaily decorated, was reserved for 'weshmentß, which were laid out in very style on numerous tables, and served by an efficient staff of Waiters- The dancing began at three p.m., 1 " 1 a programme of fourteen dances was ®?. ne through to the excellent music supPlied by the ship's brass band, which was ioned in a gallery near the bridge. The _*** of the ship exerted themselves to Ve !!! re l the enjoyment of their guests, and a pleasant afternoon terminated at halfAntV e ' by the band playing the National whi^ 61 ? 1 ferry steamer Britannia, Was ' '■ visitors to the Nelson, short? vva r ' t ' n 8 10 convey them ashore, and Was i i lfter six o'clock the whole party was landed at the new wharf.