ball at the Engineers' Institute on Tuesday night (21st) was one of the most brilliant and successful entertainments that have been given during the season, There were upwards of ninety ladies present, and the total number of guests could not have been much less than three hundred, apart asa ball-room, was handsomely dec rated for Uh ion. Over thi propeller with the legend Non sibi sed omnibus, surrounded with @ wreath of flowers and evergreens, On either side of this were placed " Maltese cross and double triangle composed of the same materials. The walls of the room were ornamented with designs in flowers leaves, amongst which were f various steamer wore The entrance gate was resplendent with gas-jets in of " propeller surmounted by a semi-circle, Lhe court way lending from the gate to the Hall was covered in with bamboo matting and well lighted. At the entrance to the Renting Room, which had b clock-room, wi steps Jeading up to covered in with a canopy of flag About 9.30 the orchestra, which by the way was much above the average, played the first few bars of a waltz; partners were chosen, dancing commenced, and was kept up in real earnest until about midnight when there was an adjournment to the supper; room below. As the guests were so numerous and the available justice to very excellent fare provided. The ire arrangements were most admirably carried out and reflected the highest credit on the Executive Committes as well as on Mr, Grimmer, the efficient and popular manager of the emperanco Hall.
Supper being ended dancing was renewed and continued with undiminished feryour until the small hours of morning. As we have already said the ball was a most successful one, and all who were present are much indebted to the Cor mites of the Engineers' Institute for most pleasant evening as well as for the generous hospitality displayed.
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