The anonol ball in honour of Scotland's great saint was given on Monday night and all the world" was there. The decoration committee, consisting of Messre, John Prentice, S. Groundwater, W. S. Burns, and B.D. Watt, deserve hearty congratulation on the' way in which they had carried out their work. Under their skilful control the Town Hall was convert d into one of the prettiest ballrooms ever seen in Shanghai. In their work they were assisted by Mr. Arthur, the Municipal Superintendent' of Parks, who helped in the floral d-corations, and Mr. Roach, wh" carried out the lighting affect, On either side of the entrance hall were lage paintings of thistles with appropriate mottoes, such as " Endure Fort," and "Tacs Aut Face," nestling in misses of green foliage. Slender bamboos in full leaf overarched the stairway, and there were ba ks of white and yellow flowers on with side. Over the doorway was a transparency representing a Scotch thistle which gave a pretty cvlourd effect when lit up. The hall Was like a glimpse of fairyland. From the green-decked rafters overhead St. Andrew's Crosses and multi-coloured stars shone brightly. The walls were hidden with bamb"os and all down the north side were escutcheons of the famous Scottish clans. Under the gallery, which was also dressed in green, wan a large picture of St. Andrew, whilst at the other end above a raised dais' wns a coloured transparency of the Scotch regain, A beautiful of painting of '*Scotia's Bard" hung on the north ride. This picture, painted by a well-known home artist, hus quite recently been presented to the St. Andrew's Socinty by itr. Murray Adamson, and they are indeed fortunate to have recured such a work of art. The band was located in the gallery, which was hun, with festoons of evergreen from. which electric lights of maw hues scintillated, giving avery pretty effect. Bayonet stars and eamon shields were dotted round sitting-out room was comfortably furnished and prettily decorated. The volunteer gymnasium was turned into a supper room and lions rampant and clan shields on the walls had a charming effect. 'The officers' quarters, were converted into refreshment and card rooms; in fiot everything had been done with a view to comfort and beauty.
The hests and guests, who were counted by many hundreds, some of the former in Kilts, and some of the latter in uniforms of various colours, began to arrive punctually at nine, to receive a hearty welcome from the President, Mr. McLeish. With as god a floor as can be realised on conerete, excellent music, and a long programme, including seme—national dances, th re was no time to bs lost. To the fairyland came many fairies, as well as many happy mortals, and they soon paired off. It was one of those spectacles that make the gloomiest gay, and the gayest leaver still. Those who came to enjoy [themselves found everything dono' t further their e-jx a the very thighest praise" was universally bestowed on the Hon. S-c., Mr. G. S. Lindsay, ad the Committee, who weve Mr. 8. MI. MeLeish, President, Mr. W. ©. Murray, Vice-President, and Messrs. Brodie A. Clarke, © Murray Adamson, R. Sutherland, S_ Groundwater, W. S. Burns, E. F. Mackay. W. F. Inglis, Jas. McKie, D. Watt, John Prentice, and C. M, Bain, Hon. Tressurer. And in addition to these indefatigable workers there were no less
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