The ball given in the banqueting ball of the Astor House Hotel on Thursday in aid of the Shanghai Refugee Relief Fund proved successful in every way. There were more than 260 guests Present and @ programme of twelve dances to the music of the hotel orchestra was thoroughly enjoyed, encores being called for frequently. The hall was prettily decorated, the chief feature being the ropes of multi-coloured Chinese lanterns. and dainty refreshments were ed in the ante-room. Up to the time of going to press it was not possible to obtain any definite announcement as to the proceeds of the entertainment, but the raffle of the picture painted in oils by Mrs. Mocheth must have added con: ably to the funds. The picture was won by ticket No. 43, the holder being a Chinese.
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