Star.
London, England, 1828-08-26 00:00:00

DINNER AND BALL AT OBAN.

A Grand Public Dinner was given on Friday, the
15th instant, at Oban. to General Citurissu., of LochseU, by the
Freeholders and Gentlemen of the district of Lorn.
The Chair was ably filled by Sir JOHN Castors& of Airds, Bart.
Among the numerous and highly-respectable Company w►ich
sat down t• a sumptuous dinner were--. Sir J. Riddell, Ban.
Robert Downie of Appin, M.P. I). Campbell, Esti. of Barcaldine,
Colonel Campbell of Ballinveolin, C. and D. Stewart, Esqrs. of
Vlachclish, Donald Campbell younger of Dunstaffnage, Baq.
Ciptain R. Stewart, Ardsheal, T. Stewart, Esq. of Fasnacloich,
R. Campbell, Esq. of Ardchattao, Captain Campbell, Kilmaro-
paig, E. iU•Dougall, Esq. of Oallonaeh, D. Campbell, Esq. of
Gientnore, Captain 11I'DougaU of M'Dougall, R. Campbell, Esq.
cf Sonachan, Etc. Etc. _ _

In the evening a splendid Ball was given in honour of Mrs.
General CAMPStLL t Lochnell.
The halt-room was fitted up in a very tasteful and splendid man-
ner; and when the company had assembled, perhaps no room was
veer graced with such a number of beautiful women, and where
(In hr f.r.tn.l such fine looked men as among the Gentry of the
Szottish Highland Quadrilles, Country Dances, and s• Highland
Reels," were danced alternately. The Ball went off in fine style.
.intong the Ladies who graced the Ball with their presence were,
Lady Riddell, Lady Bailie, Mrs. Campbell, Barcaldine, Mrs.
yr. Dunstaffnage, Mrs. MiDougall of M'Dougall, Mrs.
I.lhitigall of Gallonach, Mrs. Stewart, Fasnacloich, Mrs. Camp.
kilmarenaig. the Misses Campbell, Downie, Murray, Riddell,
&c. &c. Neat day (Saturday) was appointed for some
bo..t races to take place in the Bay of Oban. A vast crowd of
people had collected from all quarters to witness these aquatic
contests.

The Bay presented a fine estop droll, by reason of the immense
number of pleasure boats, cutters, Bcc. which covered its surface,
finely decorated with colours and lags waving in the breeze.
The amusements of the day began with a rowing match, need
the Maiden Island and back again to the place of starting ; It boats
startesi--.this was a beautifully contested race, and excited a great
deal of interest among the spectators. The first prize was won
by a boat belonging to John Campbell, Esq. Arsatur. The second
by a boat belonging to 1). brDougall, Esq. of Uallonach, and the
third by a boat belonging to the Revenue Cutter, Chichester.
A sailing match next took place, the distance to be run was
shout 30 miles. The day was rather unfavourable for this match,
in consequence of the wind blowing exceedingly fresh and the sea
running very high; If boats started-.—each of which in its move-
ments displayed great nautical skilL This race was won in the
night gallant style, by the yacht Caroline, which came dashing
through the foaming spray with the fleetness of a race horse, be-
longing to Mr. Donald Campbell, yr. of Dunstaffnage. The boat
which came second in belonged to Mr. Moths, Oban. No acci-
Jens of any kind occurred during the day, except the circumstance
sf a poor wherry being upset while labouring in the pie, but for-
tunately, in naval phrase, the " crew was saved."