THE IRISH NATIONAL LAND LEAGUE BALL.

Kumara Times, Issue 1729, 15 April 1882, Page 2

THE IRISH NATIONAL LAND LEAGUE BALL.

The ball which was held at the Adelphi Theatre last evening, under the auspices of the Kumara Branch of the Irish National Land League, was probably the largest ever held in Kumara. The fine weather which prevailed induced several visitors to come in from comparatively distant places, as we observed Hokitika, Greyraouth, Maori Creek, Stafford, and Goldsborough, were all represented; whilst residents of Westbrook, Cape Terrace, and The Lead mustered largely. Considering the great depression which has existed in mining and business for some time past, the promoters may be congratulated on the great success achieved with regard to numbers. Not less successful were the - general arrangements. The s pacious ball was tastefully deeo-

rat,J(l with ferns- and real an I artificial A nvers ; was well lit. l.y lamps, hung tVom massive chamlcß- rs • whilst fron" the centre was suspended the local League’s banner, whereon were the words, on the 'due side— Ireland. IRISH . Scotland; NATIONAL LAND LEAGUE. li'elalid dfigmales the Most Peaceable Revolution in History. The Land for il)e People. Orange and Green will carry the Day. England. Wales; And on the other side— America; The World Europe; Awakes to its True Interests. Strife is Ldst iii Our Common Welfate. , Australia. New Zealand; The ball commended at about halfpast nine o’clock, with a programme of twentysik dances, introducing a “ Pal> nell Quadrille” in the first part, and a “ Land League Jig and Reel ” in the. second part; Tlie nliisic consisted of violin, piano, and cornet j but, being on the same lionr as the mnileroiis dancers, was riot so effective as if the performers had been raised a little. It was suggested the music would have been even better iff the gallety. Three large tables on the stage of the theatre were loaded with eatables, which were partaken of between the two parts into) which the programme of dances wag divided ; bat they afforded accomodation for only one-half the company at onde. There Were about 150 persons present at one time during the evening j hut many of these were not dancers, and sitriply came to evince their patronage or to see their friends enjoy themselves. But a very large proportion of that number, estimated at ffom 88 irl cjuftdrilles to 110 in roiind dances, were engaged in the graceful eitereisd at orie time or another dririitg the night; and >Vhen ihe say that of a fact there were eight sets daiicing cpiadrilles long after daylight this morning that must be sufficient proof dr eVide'nce that all present must have be,en enjoying theragelves td their hearts’ coriterit; Not a single hitdh occnfred; order and decornni were strict I j observed j and the whole proceedings passed off to the entire satisfiction of those whd attended; Financially also dn achievement must have been gained j btit there are a I way d a few contingencies to meet in such cases,-/hid fefrd ufe'tt pfocefedd doubtless be known in due tilde. The usual *’ Sir Roger de Coverley ” wodnd up d most enjoyable evening;