THE CITIZENS' BALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8531, 3 April 1891, Page 5

THE CITIZENS' BALL.

ONfe of tho moat brilliant social functions held here for many years took place at the Choral . Hall ksb night, when a ball was given by tho eifckana of Auckland in honour of His fiKcollency the Governor and the Countess of Oilslo\V. There was a Very large attendance, so largo indeed fchab the hall was uncomfortably crowded. The interior of the building was entirely transformed, .the decorations, which were described in yesterday's issue of the Herald, being on a scale of unusual splendour, ahd the scene as the dancers assembled on the floor was striking in the extreme, what with the profuse and elaborate decorations, the bright and attractive dresses of the ladies, and the uniforms worn by several gentlemen. Amongst those present were many officers of the warships, wearing their uniform, epauletted and gold laced, and the various consuls appeared in uniform, whilst some military costumes Were also worn. The Mayor (Mr. Upton), the secretaries of tho committee (Messrs. Tewaley and Ranson), and all the others who worked so hard to make the ball a success, deserve to be highly complimented upon the result of their labours. At nine o'clock the hall was crowded, And shortly after that hour the Earl and Countess of Onslow entered the room, accompanied by Lord and Lady Charles Scott, Miss Gardiner, Captain Guthrie, and Mr. Walrond. The vice-regal party Walked to the top of tho hall, the band playing " God Save the Queen," and wore received by the Mayor and Mrs* Upton, and the members of the committee. The ball Was opened immediately, the following being tho partners in the top set I of tho Lancers, the first dance :—The Earl of Onslow and Mrs. Upton, the Mayor of Auckland and the Countess of Onslow, Admiral Lord Charles Scott and Airs. Mitchelson, Captain Elbenbruck and Lady Charles Scott, Captain Barlow and Mrs. McMillan, Captain Grenfell and Mrs. Devoro, Mr. E. Mitchelson and Miss Gardiner, Mr. C. C. McMillan and Miss Whi taker. ' The ball proceeded with great spirit, whilst several who did not dance strolled in the spacious and carpeted promenade at the northern side of the building. The gentlemen's ante-rOom, adjoining this promenade, was a favourite spot with a'great many who wished to smoke and play cards. Mr. Impey's string bahd were stationed in the gallery, and contributed the dance music, the first dance being a set of Lancers from the opera " Patience," whilst "Dorothy" music, tho waltzes " Estudiantina" and "In Old Madrid," and other well-selected pieces, were played with gaeat effect. In addition to the rice-regal party already mentioned, the following were present, except that a few who are mentioned in this list wore unable to attend, whilst there were somo others whoso names were not given :—

! Mr. Grates Aickiil, Mr. William Aitken, Mr. J. M. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs Isidore Alexander, Miss Atkinson, Mr. C. C. Andrews, Mr. E. W. Alison, Mr. C. W. Andrews, Miss Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. .Anserine, Mr. and Mrs. Jnhti Ansenne ; Chief Engineer Agnew (H.M.s. Rapid). Mr. W. Berry, Miss Berry, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Bourne, Mr. and Mrs. H. Brett, Miss Brett, Miss A. Brett, Mrs. Butt, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Blaikio. Mr. W. R. and Mrs. BlotuQeld, Miss Auckland, Miss Brook field, Mrs. and Miss Boyd, Mr. J. M. Brigham, Miss Brigham, Mr. J. 8. Bri:iham, Mr. liartrell, Mr. Adam Brock, Captain Beamish, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Burton, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Auckland, Miss Buckland, Miss A. Britten, Mr. and Mrs. A. Buckland, Miss Blanche Banks, Mr. C. Brown, Mr. A. Baruott, Mr. J. Batuer, Mr. T. J. Biassey, Captain Barlow (H.M.s. Orlando), Lieutenant-Commander Bremer (H.M.s. Lizard), Lieutenant Brown-Cave (H.M.s. Rapid), Fleet Engineer Bills (H.M.s. Orlando). Dr. J. L. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. James Coates, Miss Co it«s, Mr. and Mrs. T. Cotter, Mr. E. Clendon, Miss Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Ching, Mr. A. E. M. Clark, Dr. and Mrs. Collins, Mrs. and Miss Culpan, Mr. E. J. Cotterill, Mrs. A. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. C&ttanach, Mr. W. H. and Miss Ctiurton, Mr. E. A. Clark, Miss Coffey, Mr. It. Cameron, Mr. H. Campbell, Mr. 0. Canning, Lieutenant-Colonel Carre, Mr. H. C. Choyce, Captain W. 11. Col beck, Mr. and Mr. W. Coleman, Mr. William Crowther, Mr. D. B. Cruickshank, Captain Castle,' H.M.s. Rapid ; Lieutenant Chadwick, H.M.s. Orlando. Mr. and Mrs. A. K. T. Derore, Miss DovOie, Mr. P. L. and Mrs. Dignan, Mr. P. Dignan, Mr. L. Dattpier, Mr. F. Dye, Miss Dargaville, Mr. W. J. Dufaur, Mr. W. 'P. Davis, Mr. P. Darby, Dr. Davy; Assistant - Paymaster Dyniott, f1.M.8. Orlando.

Captain Elde&bruck, H.I. A.M.S. Saida; Mr. A. L. Edwards, Mrs. R. M. Karl, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Kdmiston, Mr. L. Ehrenfried j Midshipman Evans, H.M.s. Otlando.

Flag-Lieutenant Fitzgerald, H.M.S. Orlando ; Miss Fenton, Miss A. Fentort, Mrs. Horace G. Ford, Mr. W. M. Fulton, Miss Firth, Miss SI. Firth, Mr. D. Kallon, Miss Fallon, Mr. J. Prater, Midshipman Fox, H.M.s. Orlando.

Captain Granfell, H.M.s. Cordelia : Major and Mrs. Goring. Major anil Mrs. George, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gorrie, Mrs. and Miss Goodall, Captain J. M. Geddes and Mrs. Geddes, Mr. mid Mr. W. Gorrio, Miss M. Gorrie, Miss Gorrie, Mr. A. S. Gould, Captain and Mrs. Goodman, Miss Gillard, Mr; Gibbons, Major Gascoyne. Mrs. J. Barley, Miss B. Harley, Mr. W. T. Holmes, Miss Hay, Miss Isabel Hay, Miss B. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. i. J. Holland, Mr. Junius Hardie, Mrs. H&rdie, Miss Hardie, Miss C. Hardie, Mr. J. K. Hanna, I)r. llooj*r, Miss K. Hooper, and Mrs. Hooper. Mrs. C. H. Haines, Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. Hales, Mr. K. M. C. Harrison, Mr. A. Heather, Mr. W. J. Hill, Mr. C. J. Hutchinson, Mr. J. H. Hudson ; l)r. Hen wood, H.M.s Rapid ; Knginecrs Hibberd and HinchCliff. H.M.s, Orluido. • Miss Isaacs, Mia* Edith Isaacs, Miss Kva Isaacs, Mrs. F. and Miss Ireland, Miss Baker, Misses Baker.

Mr. XV. and Mrs. Johnston, Miss Johnston, Mr. 11. Johnston, Miss Johnson, Mr. and Mm. H. Johnston; Mr. V. Johannsen, Danish Consul; Miss Jem .is.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Kirker, Mr. W. H. Kettelwell, Mr. B. Kent; Lieutenant-Commander Klngsmill, H.M.s. Goldfinch.

Dr. and Mrs. .em's, Miss Lyell, Mr. Lockharfc, Mr. John Lawford, Mr. F. W. Lawry, Midshipman Littlejohn, H.M.s. Orlando. Sir. and Mrs. C. C. McMillan, Miss Murray Monsignur McDonald, Mr. J. Menzles, Mr. A. Many (Belgian Consul), Judge and Mrs. Munro, Miss McUlashun, Mr. D. L. Murdoch, Miss Murdoch, Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Mackechnie, Miss Mowbray, Mr. and Mrs. K. Mfihony, Mr. P. McLean, Mr. David Morton, Mr. 11. A. Marriner, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McDonald, Miss Milne, Mr. Mowbray, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney, Mrs. and Miss Masefield, Mr. and Mrs. K. Mitcflelsoii, Miss McDonald, Mr. W. MeCullough. Mr. M. and Mrs. Nlccol, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Na'han, Mr. and Mrs. A. 11. Nathan, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Napier, Mr. S. Nashelski. Mr. O'Sullivan.

Miss Power. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Pierce, Miss Pierce, Mr. P. A.-Philip-, Mr. J. P. A. Philson, Mr. Jackson Palmer, Mr. T. Peacock, Captain Pyke, H.M.s. Orlando; Dr. Pollen, Secretary Pullon, H.M.s. Orlando.

Mr. C. and Mrs. Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Roach, Mr. J. R. Hose, Mr. John lield, Mr. James Russell, Mr. J, B. Russell. Capiain Simons, H.M.S. Orlando; Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, Mr. Sharland, Mr. and Mrs. F. 0. Hilarland, Miss Stevenson,_ Judge Seth Smith, Mr. J, Sims, Mr. H. A. .Sinclair, Lieut.-Colonel Shepherd, Miss Spiers, Mr. H. B. Sealv, Miss Stewart, Miss Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. J, M. Slier,l, Mr. Stafford, Mr. Still, Mr. F. K. Shera, Mr. H. Stewart, Herr Schmitt, Hon. W. Swanson, Sub-Lieutenant Sllva, H.M.s. Orlando. Mr. and Mrs. 11. C. Tewslfly, Mrs. 11. !H. tThiele, Miss Teinpler, Mrs. G. and Miss Taylor, Mr, and Mrs. W. Tait, Professor and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. A. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Thomson, Miss Thomson.

Mr. J. H. Upton, Mayor of Auckland ; Mrs. and Miss Upton. —""" •Sir Frederick Whltakor, Mrs. Wilkin*, Miss Wilkie, Mr. George Wood, Fleet-puvmaster Williams (H.M.S. Orlando) and Mrs. Williams, Miss White, Mr. J. Way, Miss Wylde-liro-.vn, Mr. L. R. Wilson, Miss Whitaker, Mr. A. C. Walcott, Mrs. W. R. Waddell, Miss Woolby, Mr. C. Williamson, Mrs. Williamson, Miss Williamson, Mr. 11. Worsp, Miss Worsp, Mr. 11. Whitaker, Mr. T. E. Williamson, Mr. J. Williamson. Captain Yates, Mr. A. Yates, Mrs. Yates. THE DRESSES.

The following are some of the costumes worn by the ladies, though owing to the crowded state of the ballroom it is certain that many equally tasteful and striking escaped notice Lady Onslow, a very handsome white grosgrain silk, with train, and tiara of diamonds { Lady Charles Scott, striped gown of shot vieux rose and pale blue satin; Miss Gardiner, pale blue shot silk, with cream lace trimmings; Mrs. J: H. Upton, black silk; Mrs. . Devote, black lace, with old gold trimmings; Mrs. Mitchelson, yellow satin; Mrs. J. M. Shera, cream brocaded satin, and scarlet aigrette; Mrs. L. D. Nathan, black and white striped silk, with marone velvet panels; Mrs. Edmonstone, pale blue spot net, over silk, with cream roses; Mrs. Dargaville, pink and black costume, trained with soutache applique; Mrs. Masefield. ruby plush ana silk, old gold . feathers, embroidered front; Mrs. J. F. Haultain, cream satin and gold embroidery; Mrs. W. J. Napier, white bridal dress ; Mrs. Ching, white and old gold satin, ruchings of same hues; Mrs. TCottar, salmon pink satin and white lace; Mrs. J. McK. Geddea, black velvet and white spangled net; Mrs. Cattanach, maize satin and lace, trained; Mrs. P. Dignan, palest cream satin and very handsome train ; Mrs. H. Brett, dark brown silk; Mrs. W. R. B. Bloomfield, white brocaded satin embroidered with pearls ; Mrs. Mobs'" Davis, crushed strawberry satin and plush, Watteau back and train; Mrs. Tewsley, heliotrope gown of nice design; Mrs. J. M. Philson, dove-coloured nett andpalepink flowers: Mrs. A. H. Nathan, white tulle and satin; Mrs. John Ansenne, white silk and feathers, trained; Mrs. Jos. Ansenne, white silk and lace;: Mrs. Jas. RusseH, dark ruby silk; Mrs. H. Thompson, black lace and white flowers; Mis. J. M. Butt, cream silk handsomely made; Mrs. F. C. Sharland, rich gold satin, with tasteful ruchings • of same hue, cream flowers; Mrs. J. Reid, cream satin; Mrs. Collins, striped fawn and cardinal, with cardinal panels, plush cloak; Mrs. H. Johnston, black silk

and old gold, with lather Ibellishmoflts i ; I Mrs. Haines, whit; satin lid palp pink flowers and aigrett;. Mrl Thiol e, pale Salmon pink, satiipink iiramings, , tan gloves; Mrs. A. BDonaldold rose, with blue brocaded satirfMrSi Hep, elegant grey shot silk; Mrs. W« Latin'/ ruby plush-and satin; Mrs. W. fWadcjll, white 3£itm; Mrs. G. P. PiercoJick sill; with pale bine and white cap; JNj Halo/ pink satin and olive green riobon^mtnjs; Mrs. Templet*, black lace and paJinlc: firs. 0. F. Boiline, black lace; Mrtftardid black silk and jot trimmings ; A Mftlioney, White satin and lace; Mrs. Jsour, cardinal plush and pink; Mrs. Alffiokland, jun., heliotrope Alpine silk ; mi. Graham (Wellington), cream Satin and\'o green ribbons; Mrs. Upfil, very richf>y silk and cream lace; Mrs. Tait,' pinlM cream Mrs. Goodall, black laoe ovetfd ; Mrs. Goodhue, black lace and oardid Mrs. Ireland and Mrs. Anderson, blaclie; Mrs. Carr, hel'otrono brocaded silk; fa. 1). Touks, black silk white facings blaok lace; Mrs. Arch. Clark, bhisli | silk ; Mrs. Arclulale Taylor, pale bl Mrs. Dr. Walker, pale cream satin aiufe; Mrs. Hitchcock, black lace and white liets ; Miss Worsp, heliotrope satin wi overskirt of net; Miss Brett, cream si; Miss Amy Brett,, pale blue Satin; M Whitftker, white satin pearl embroida bodice with olive green trimmings ; A Buckland, grey shot satin; Miss fcton. white satin and feathers , Mia.. Britton, white ; Miss Isaacs, black ash edged with beads, crcain brooadqront, white satin beaded ill black in hancie design ; Miss A. Isaacs, fawn overskirU-dinal satin panniers and bodice ; Miss Wins, dove net with salmon pink flowers ; M l)ixon, fawn satin, scarlet feathers; Miss fey, white ; Mrs. McCorquodale, coral in and cream lace; Miss Gorrie, white llty silk and white sash ; Miss McDonaloale salmon 1 pink, demitrain of same htuSJiss Chambers, white and heliotrope; Miaylatt, black lace, white feathers and ribis; Miss Mowbray, pale pink ; Miss Ri* cream, with very deep heliotrope ruclnh Miss Boyd, pale blue tulle and pink ; jiss Wilkins, White tulle and satin ; Misiidd, white, with heliotrope sash ; Miss dark heliotrope net; Miss Coates, bid matveilleux and white ostrich feather timings; Miss Cameron, olive green satin, ik embellishments; Miss Pierce, white mua; Miss Masefield, pinkspotted tulle ove)ose silk ; Miss Fallon, pale blue and pi; Miss Devore, white satin and white rilns ; Miss Russell, white satin, crushed strtierry sash ; Miss Lusk, pink satin; Missy right, lemon-coloured spotted net wilt lace; Miss Taylor (Tamaki), pale pi in 11 d olive green; Miss Ireland, white silkfct overskirt and white bird trimmings! jiss Worker, scarlet; Miss Berry, win satin with swansdown ; Miss Firthjack lace over salmon pink; Miss Kilgot heliotrope and white lace; Miss Purcel|umineux green satin;Miss Upton, era liberty silk ; Miss Reeve, white Anderson, white, with white lace imliings; Miss McLachlan, overskirtWHte net i heliotrope satin and white filnj" trimmings; Miss Quiun, old gold sati ail scarlet feathers ; Miss C. Lawford, bljkljce and cream roses ; Miss Hooper, white Ltiij and white flowers ; Miss Hooper, whit, \jth cardinal bows; Miss Murray, blaol nq and lace and old gold; Miss Fentoniialj blue; Miss Lusk, pink satin; Miss [akj, pale pink; Miss Baker, white ; MisiiaUr, salmon pink. TltE silfkhtablb. The supper-tablel-as {1 the wing at the southern side, and las iranged in tlio form of a parallelogram,funmg the whole length of the room, and adomsptlating 250 people. The table was decoratil with many _ pot plants, comprising bigons, coleuses, miniature palms, ferns, etc, ft* there were also 111 the centre of the tab.o anberless epergnes filled with tastefully xrrted bouquets and piled with fruit. Oppos the seat of each guest was a specime glass with a choice bloom, and _ the flowers wore of innumerable varies and colour. A special feature in th arrangement of the supper table was th; numbers of large ornamental cakes, with ping, were placed in the centre, and were sur Kin ted by miniature flags of all nations. St front of the seat occupied by the Governouit the head of the table, was a three-tier rgne, laden with fruit, including large Inches of grapes, weighing about 21b each. V.t the top of the epergne was a large cake >rnamented, gaily decorated with flags, binding the British ensign and the Union Jac and two with the word, " Welcome," 011 er». The walls of the room were covered wit flags. The supper consisted if roast turkey, turkey in aspic, chicken inspic, roast goose, roast duck, roast chicfn, mayonnaise, trifles, meringues in cream, {impute of peach, peach tort in cream, applpie and custard, pear pie in cream, apricoltarfc, compote of pear, compote of apricot; aden, lemon, and pineapple jellies. In the li thern wing was a refreshment room, wherejuring the evening, light refreshments wereerved, comprising jellies, ice creams, nnansues, biscuits, cakes, fruit, claret cup, lemonade, sodawater, tea, coffee, soup. ! The caterer was Mr. C. C'iining, the duties of that important position carried out admirably under the sunrvfaion of Mr. Castle. The very tasteful decorations and general arrangement of the sipjer table were the work of Mr. J. Nairn There was a large staff of waiters. \ ;

TOASTS. t After the eighth dance, the grater number repaired to the .supper room. ■ The Mayor took the chair, the Governor, th« Countess of Onslow, Lord Charles Scott and Lolly Charles Scott, Mesdnmea Devore, Mitchison, McMillan, Misses Gardiner and iVhitaker, Captains Barlow, Grenfell, and Ebonbrlick, and Messrs. Mitchelsou and McMllan occupying other seats at the head of th! table. After a well-served supper, tit toast of " Her Majesty the Queen" was jiven, and responded to, I '1 he Mayor then proposed thqhealth of His Excellency the Governor, an/ said that while Auckland was not now Hi capital of the colony, it could be said for ;he present Governor that he had not left ui neglected— (applause)—for he came hero to spend several months in this city, and in tie district of Auckland, and showed that It had a warm feeling for its citizens. They mist recognise that his Excellency did not perform his duties in a perfunctory rlanner. No doubt the Governor of a colmy, like her Majesty the Queen, was bound (own by constitutional restrictions, but the present Governor nevertheless in the performance of his duties exercised an independent judgment. (Applause). He had seen a great deal of the Governor, and he admiral him for his straightforward and manly quilities. (Applause). One reason why tic colonists of New Zealand entertained a great regard for the present Governor was thai lie had shown a desire to make himself acquainted with all parts of the colony. (Applause). The toast was drunk with enthusiasm. His Excellency the Governor, in reply, said he was very glad of the opportunity of returning thanks for the kind hospitality shown that night by the citizens of Auckland. He thought lie saw, in that merry gathering, some sign that the dark clotul which had overshadowed New Zealand, and overshadowed Auckland, for some time past, was at last gradually leaving us. (Applause.) 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 evoii if that hospitality took the form of " shouting"—(laughter) whilst if he had a good many sovereigns in his pocket, lie hud 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 right one, that of spending a certain number of months in the four centres of New Zealand, equal as they were. (Applause.) It was said not long ago by a distinguished diplomatist, that everyone made mistakes, and the man who did not make a mistake made nothing. _ He had made many mistakes, and while in a democratic community it would not be right to utter the sentiment that " the King can do no wrong," he would say that tho Auokland public had looked upon his mistakes very leniently. Before sitting down he would say a word for those who were not present there, but amongst whom they lived—the native population of New Zealand. He cordially appreciated the very kind manner in which he had been received by them as well as by the European subjects of Her Majesty, His Excellency resumed his seat amid loud cheers. The Mayor proposed the health of His Excellency the naval commander-in-chief Admiral Lord Charles Scott, and spoke of the remarkably good maritime accommodation which the port of Auckland afforded. The toast was heartily received. Admiral Lord Charles S.cott returned thanks, and went on to say that very shortly some additional ships were coming out to help to protect the trade of Australasia and Great Britain. He had hoped that at this time he would have had the honour of bringing tho whole of those new ships 011 a tour from Adelaide to Melbourne, Hobart, Wellington, Auckland, and on to Sydney—(applause) but unfortunately they had been delayed by accident. 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 have to be paid for at home. He mentioned also that the annual expenditure on the flagship Orlando alone was £00,000, and that sum was given by the British taxpayers to pro tect the trade of these colonies. (Applause.) The Governor proposed "The health of the Mayor and Committee," and the toast was warmly received. The M.C.'s at the ball were Messrs. G. Aickin, J. H. B. Coates, J. P. A. .Philson, James Russell, and Dr. T. Hope Lewis. It is stated that during tho course of yes--1 terday 2000 people inspected the decorations

of the Choral Hall. The flags adorning the walls of the building were brought from the warships, and were representative of all nations. Over the gallery was the Koyai Standard. This flag was from H.M.s. Orlando, and is of considerable Value.