SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4483, 2 August 1875, Page 3

SOCIAL GATHERINGS.

The Orangemen of Wellington celebrated the 12th of July by a dinner, which took place on Monday at the Post Office Hotel. Nearly a hundred brethren and guests sat down to a most recherche repast, provided by Host Urwin. After doing ample justice to the good cheer provided, the company drank the usual loyal and patriotic toasts. The assemblage broke up about eleven o'clock, having spent a very, pleasant evening. 'lt has been decided by the Irishmen of this city to celebrate the O'Connell centenary by a dinner. The arrangements are being carried out by an influential committee, and no doubt the affair will pass off with eclat. A fancy dress ball under the auspices of the Star Boating Club was held on the night of the 27th at theOddFellows' Hall. Some 300 tickets wereissued. The costumes were very diversified, and in the mazes of the dance presented to the eye a mosaic of brilliant colors. Many of the ladies and gentlemen wore the costume of the nineteenth century. Amongst the fancy costumes we noticed shepherdesses, military men, Swiss peasants, naval officers, Neapolitan ladies, and volunteer officers. A Maori chief in full costume excited much observation, as did a gentleman in the powdered wig and costume of the middle of the last century. The supper was spread in the ante-rooms, and the whole affair passed off with"great eclat. The dancing was kept up till early morning.