The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1867-03-05 00:00:00

THE DORSET HUNT BALL.

This augesl re-union of thearielocreay and gentry
of the aunty took plow tees Thursday eight, at the
OuilrlbU,Derellester, and it wee one .1 the mon
brilliast and seecessful &morphine' of the kind
over held in Domes. Upwards of two hundred
Wooded, and the meeting was in *very respect •
west Nacres. As usual on such an coessioa, the
ball was beautifully decorated, and this item in the
arrangements tended in a high degree to =hobos
the gratification of the oonipany. The work of
adornment was entrusted to Mr. Travels, who has
had no little experieno• in this quasi-artistic depart-
ment of the decorator's business. Bringing skill and
•periena to bear, with the aid of • competent staff,
the ball was transformed into a most charming bell-
room, and became a suitable scene for the fashionable
company that assembled to participate in
Terpsiolsoresa pleasures. lo nosing the arrange-
ments mad* for the comfort or the gratification of
those who attended, we most begin by observing
that a temporary portico WM added to the entrance
door, so that on arrival they might step from their
animas and at ma find some protection from the
piercing cold, and be hidden from the gaze of the
crowd, which, despite cold or rain, always assembles
co such an 000saion. The staircase leading to the
ballroom was carpeted, while the railings, and
the whole of that part of the ball ware
draped with Rigs and bunting. Several very
large tinge were kindly tads available for the event
by the officers of the St George, including besides
the National colours, those of Russia, Amelia,
Greece, Sardinia, ha. The decorations of the ball-
room were elaborate, ample, and of • light graceful
charec'er befitting the occasion, advantage being
taken to the fullest extent of the facilities afforded
by the ornamental timbered roof and the internal
structure of the room in such a description of adorn-
ment. The upper end of the hall was draped from
Tool to floor with crimson curtains, so looped up on
either side as to admit of the insertion in the middle
et the wall at a suitable elevation of • characteristic
shield, consisting of a scarlet field, edged with laurel
leaves, the centre pees in which was •splendid foes
head, over which was placed a pair of bunting whip.
erased, and underneath it two bombes as trophies
of the sport, while around these insignia, if we may
so say, were arranged neat scrolls bearing in
Illuminated characters the titles or the several hoots
In the Doubt, each having a 'resod similar in colour
to that of the hunt named, six., Lord Poltimore's,
dark green; The Blackmore Vale, bin.; The Etat
Dorset, red; and Mr. Radolylle's, white. From the
circular ribs of the roof depended innumerable ("stoma
of whits and Pink roses, sparingly internal:Bd with
greener!, and yacht signal flags wero projected from
the Melee on either side of the hall, while from the
middle of the ornamental bracing rods acmes the hal
bag nicely formed baskets of flowers. The siis
walls had as • sort of cornice a gently tindulatiag
line of white, pink and yellow roses, entwined veil
just enough yew to throw each flower :nto relef.
The pillar-like projections in the side walls 'ere
adorned with delicate floral wreathing, and the
angles were picked nut with pink. Crimson curtains
covered the windows on the south side, and the
corresponding recesses on the oppneite side were
filled with um mirrors, underneath which was
placed • charming display of hot-house flowen with
their foliage and the addition of ferns and Domes,
from the conservatory, we understand, of Coital'
Foster. A temporary orchestra was provided at the
west end, raised some eight feet above the fi•ior.
The front was dread with white muslin, owe- pink
and wreathed with flowers, while in the centre wee
placed • well•devised floral crown. A pleasant bung..
was formed in the rooms of the window irnmerfiately
anderneath, and other seats were also provided there.
Altogether, the ball-room had an appeeranos of
elegance and beauty which is seldom witness...l.
The Council Chamber waa fitted as a refreshment.
mom. TM walls were hung with pink and white
In broad hands, and the loom WU furnished with a
table extending its whole length, over which was
thrown an awning, composed of similar materisl in
that with which the walls were draped, and it had
• alight decoration composed of flowers and greenery.
Here reireshmenrs of a light description and hies
were dispensed, and the room had a characteristic
and pleasing appearthoe. Tbe Corn Exchange was
laid not as the supper-room, with great taste. The
hangings on the walls and door covering gave it a
more cheerio' and comfortable appearance than it is
wont to present but the lack of provision for warm.
Dig the place rendered it implement', chilly to
ladies *riming from the ballroom. The tables were
laid with °quiets timte, and 'droned with a
beautiful collection of hothouse plant.. while the
sooner loyeided was of the most rectercke descrip•
tins, and aff irded unqualified satisfaction to all.
Mo. Howe. confectionee. of Cornhill. Dorchester,
was the purveyor, and all her arrangemeots wars
carried out in • most praiseworthy and gratifying
. The IMO, in the ballroom at midnight
was most brilliant and attractive. The onnipany
was large and comprised the rank and fashion of the
aunty. The twenty of the ladies, enhanced
by the most exquisite of toilettes, and the
noble bearing of well-dressed men—for, as
Lord Poltimore's huntsman lately said ff

mintlernan's known to be • gentleman anywhere"—
the elegant adornments of the ball•rnom —the ravish•
leg music—the poetry of motion illustrated by the
dancers, formed together a fairylike world, where
!palely of heart, and beauty, and happiness reigned
supreme. Tbe stewards of the ball were :—Lord
Poltimnr., Lord Dighy, Lord Eldon, LTA Itohester,
Sir Richard Olen, Bart., Sir W. Smith Marriott,
Bart., Sir Ivor Bert.* Guest, Bart, Lady lidaria Fox
Btrangways, the Ron. Mrs. Fos Strang's,., Sir
Greathed 11
, Lew, Colonel Dishy. .j.ir 0. W.
o.gtiy, Mrs. Dolby. the Ron. E. Bixby. the Hon.
Mir Motor, the Bon. Maurice B. Portman, the
Ron. F Petrel., Colmel Parke. c. 8., the Ron. W.
R. R. P..riman,is.,., Mr. 11. Gerard start, is r.,
Major Astell, Major Bogle, Colonel L. Paget and
Mrs. Paget, 111.iir and Mr.. Portman, Mies Portman,
Mime Edith Portman, Mr. Marwood S. Yratman,
Mr. G. Wingfield Dighy, Mr. C. Rarloljffa, Mr. O.
Mahon, Major Gould, Captain Peter, CM. Mr.
Vincent Stuckey, Mr. R. Sorters, Lieut. A. R. W.
Warrington. Liont. G. C. Warrington, Mr. Augustus
F...ter. Mina Foster. 41.. r. H. C. Henley, Mr. W.
P. Weston, Mr. W. Brymer, Mr J. Fyler, Mr. J.
Montague finest, Mr. R L•tleh •I. 0, Mr. P.
Pentheomy GRADY, Mr. J. F.llovres, Mr. J.
Bergman, men., Mr. Bernard Entwistle, Mr. J.
Mingle. Garland, R. A., Mr. R. WlllMott, Mr. R.
Railway', jonr., Mr. G. fireboat! Glyn, Mr. G.
Whieldon, Mr. Wordale Okeden, Mr. 0. Trott..
Bullock, Mr. R. P. Gondry, Mr. C. ilamh.n. Mr.
W. Connopp, Mr. T. Rooks, and Mr. It. Marker,
the majority of whom were present. Amongst the
anatomy we also onticed :—Lady P Itimore, buly
nigh., the Ron. Alexander Raring, Mr. and Mr..
Rt. John Coventry, Mr. A. S. Yeatroan, a.• , Lieut.
Yeattnan. it.s.,• Mr. mid Mrs. Park., Mrs. W.
Parka, Miss Park*, Mrs. Fyler, Mrs. Bishop, Mrs.
Fellow... Captain Bragg*, Miss Bragg., Miss L
Bragg., Captain Whalley rifle brigade), Mr. It.
Whalley, Mos Whalley, Miss Constance Whalley,
Mr. Percy Walley, LA.. Mrs. Whin , Mr.
IHuniphr.v 04.4. n, Mrs. °Woo, Mr. Illverlide
Okedon. M Blake'. Moe E. Rankin. Mr A. Marker,
Mr. and Mr.. Sh.niton, Mr. Mille, Miss Fi•siterald,
Mrs. Railwarrl. Miss &award, Captain Bower, Mr.
W. H.rbrtt Evans (Porde Abbeyl. Colonel Strange
and the nflloprs of the LILA., Min Okrden, Miss
Okeden, Mrs. Anta)l, Mi., Coward, Mr..
Willmntt, Captain Schreiber. Mr. Harding, Mr. B
G. Farquhanen, Mrs. Quick., Mr. Quick., Min
Filer. Mr. Alloaronn WM., Mr. Hen-n, Wan 8%4...
Miss 11.1 lock, Mina Emily Malicial. Mir Kingamill,
Miss ('ha 'lotus Bower, Captain and Mot. Paley, Me.
Charles tlanitwo. Mr. Wilfrid Rnithy, the Mimes
Beer, Mise Fionatios Adel!, Miss Smith, Mi..
)dinnis Thornton. Miss babel Smith, Captain It.
Chaff.. Chafe'', Capta,n Rail.. Colonel Brio., 11
Smith Marriott, Mr. and WS. Finch, Mrs. Frederick
Bennett, Miss Fetberstonhangh, Mrs. PIM, M.a.
Fitt, Mrs. Moles, Mime Mateo. Miss Radcliffe,
Mr A. W. Park., the Mimes Botts, Mr. Elway,
Mrs. Dicker... Mr.. Else*, Mr. Sykes Thornton,
Mrs. N. viii.. Gren•lle, Mies Bevil].' Mr. It.ginabl
0... n, Mow Amy William., Mr. and Mrs. Legrice,
Mice Blennerhamot, Miss B. RI basset,
lire. Stacker., Mr.. St Inn. Rohn!, Mr. J.
Basket...nil, Mies Michel, Mr. Edward Le., Mr.
and M.. Lee L.e. Miss M. 8 Shirley, Mr. K.
snio., (2 Q.seen's Rect.). Miss Wickham. Ms*
It. Wickham, Mr. F.. Wickham, Mist Lew. Mrs.
Marriott Leir, Rev. J. Rowell, Mrs. Rooney,
M.se Ramey, Mile Dam.. Mr. Edward Ellyn,
Mir. Davies and Madame Doak, Miss Dan'., Mr.
P. W. Carre, Mr. 0. Caere, Miss Edith Carte and
Mrs. Carr., Miss E. Phillpott, Mrs. Aortas Miss
&art.*. sod Mr. John Sorters, Mime G. Phillpret,
Mr. Rini/ton, Miss Caw., Mr. and Mrs. H. Sweste
Archer, Mr. Frederick Pero., Mr. Arthur Davila.,
Mrs. Mr. Richard Entwistle, Mr. and
Mra W. Minks, Mies Mobs, Miss Rookie Mr.
Pemberton Whittooh, Mrs. Whittoch Whit-nob and
Ilia. Whiitooh, Ms. M. Chadwick. Mir M. R Paul,
Miss Goodlen, Mni. H. Ooldernith, Miss Denim°,
J. Bergman, Mr. R. R. Bergman, Mr. J. &
Bergman. Miss Bergman, Captain and Mrs. Glyn,
Mrs. William Pack., Mr. Robert Willmott, Captain
Bradley. Mr. M. Marriott, to Ur. F. Tartrates
splendid quadrille band occupied the orchestra, and
performed the following programme of main daring
Abe evening
Quadrille

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• "Prrtty Bird"
. "Juliet"
• "Marriott's"
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"Promotionisa"
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. "Old Ditties"
. "Hothaltaitas"
• "1 «i Rama"

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