'The Annual Soiree of the Lancastrians on' y night und was universally votods in Shanghai took place in the Masooio Hall great suctses.* The large Masonic Hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion with flowers, and light, the monogram &, Ri with a crown formed of lamps being sus-Ponded from the ceiling. The Hall waa Slled with dancers when the Grst walts was led off shortly after nine o'clock. The Towa Band was placed up in the gallery and no sooner had it commenced playing than tie Hall become alive with waltzing couples. Between the dances songs were given by some of our best amateurs such as Messrs. E. T. J. Blount, Henry, and Meyer, causing the few minutes' rest to pas by plossantly.
The Committee had arranged everything to perfection. Red roses were presented to each guest on arrival. Refreshments were served la a large room close to the hall, whi abie sitting-out sccommodation smoking and card rooms for the gentlemen were provided below. The programme included twelve regular danse and two extra waltzes, while poate songs were given in the course of the son, 8. H. Shocrock, A. R. Leake, J. B. Walsh. ani T. Webster.
Danciog was eathusiastioally kept up until an early hour.
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