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No Pains or Expense Spared to Please the Guests—Allability of the Officers—Elab orate Decorations. It was no wonder people enjoyed them selves at the ball given by the Hudson's Bay Company on New Year's eve. Finer arrangements were never made or carried out in this city, or perhaps any other city in Canada, for such an event as the company treater its friends to Wednesday evening. For the ‘past 215 years it has been the practice of the company to give an annual ball about Christ mas. Of course these have not always been held in Winnipeg, other important points where the company is established being selected. If the reader wants to visit the Hudson's Bay stores on the evening in ques tion come along with us. Arived at the corner of York and Main street about 9.15 pm, one enters the spacious stores by the private entrance on York street. Standing at the door are two of the most precious members of the ser vice, Messia, Anderson and Grahame, waiting to receive the guests, and give directions for their guidance. The elevator immediately opposite the entrance is pointed out, and soon we are at the second flat, where the dressing-rooms are located. The spacious general offices are utilized for this purpose. All ready for the balloom, the ladies are rejoined, and we ascend to the top flat. At the landing standby, Wrig ley, the newly-appointed commissioner, and Mrs. Wrigley. Mrs. Dow, a well-known officer of the company, presents the guests to Mr. and Mrs. Wrigley, and then the former pass on to fill their programmes, play cards or enjoy themselves in the vari ous other ways provided by the company. Let us take a look around. What a magni ficent ball-room, how tasteful the decora tions, how beautiful everything looks! The ball-room occupies an entire flat of one half of the stores, the room is large and bril liantly lighted. How bright it looks! The entire floor has been planned perfectly white and then waxed, very one says it’s ele gant to dance on. The walls have all been hung with handsome carpets, and lace cur tains have been placed at intervals along them, so that the room is beautifully set off. The pillars are all decorated. Variously colored bunting en vied adorn the ceiling, and other decor ations are hung about the chandeliers, ‘hoe hall is rendered more brilliant by the radi ance from the hundreds of pleased faces which are seen, All is good nature, all is happiness, let us enter this room where so many are lounging, while others are playing cards. hoo beautiful! The room is about half the size of the ball room. It is ele gantly furnished, and is meant for a drawing room, where the weary dancers may rest, and where those who do not care to dance may enjoy a quiet game of cards, or have a chat without fear of in terruption. ‘The walls and ceiling gaily be decked. Evergreens,mingled with artificial decorations, abound. Lovely pictures all suggestive of gaily hang about the walls. A fine collection of pictures of Rocky Moun tain scenery, photographed by Mr. J. W. Senderson, one of the oficers of the com pany, are also pinned to the walls. “The inert robes the store can boast of are lying on the floor. All is — comfort, All is pleasure. But here’s another room. Over the cor, in shining letters, is the word “Welcome.” A large arch worked with evergreens is fixed over the door, and as we enter it seems lie passing through a hedge gate. ‘This is the refreshment room. The large counters bend under the profusion of delicacies provided. Six turkeys, each weighing twenty-five pounds, lie on great platters on one counter. What monsters! ‘They are surrounded with hams, tongue, jellied meats, chicken salad, and an endless number of etceteras. Silver epergnes, four or five feet high, look as if they would break down with the weight of fruit, which, in endless variety, is piled on them. Cakes, a the Dutchman says, ‘Well I should smile,” and jellies, and charlotte rose, and ice cream, and lemonade, and what exquisite claret? Everything mentionable in the eating line is provided. The waitresses, mostly handsome Scotch girls, are so kind, so pleasant, so rosy that one would almost like to eat them, too. What elegancy, shat generosity! The room is large, and is provided — with plenty of little tables and chairs, so that all can be accommodated. The turkeys, we learned, were cooked by Mrs. B. Gordon, wife of the jolly manager of the grocery de partment. Nothing further need be said but that turkeys were never better cooked. The room is gaily decorated with bunting and evergreens. On the wall are the words “A Happy New Year to All,” and catching the sentiment, everyone — is as happy as___ possible. The offi cers of the company go about shaking hands and playing the part of host fight royalty, Mr. Brydges, the land commis sioner, never looked happier, and the other officers seem equally affable. TIR DANCING: Meantime dancing is being indulged in by almost everybody present. ‘Those who can not dance the round dances take a “hand in” on the aquare ones, and thus everybody gets a share of the fun. The following lengthy programme was performed ; Quad rille, valse, galop, ripple, Valse, lancers, schottische, polka, Ianucets, valse. Jersey, valse, lancers, galop, valse polka, quadrille, Valse, scottische militaire, rockaway, galop, ripple, value, Sir Roger de Coverly. During the evening the Red River jig was danced, Misses Gouin, Alderman K.N. L. McDonald, John Balsillio and Frank Morris participating, AULD LANG SYNE. Just as the old year was expiring and the new one being ushered in dancing ceased and the band played “Auld Lang Syne,” which was sung heartily by hundreds pres ent. Dancing was then resumed, and con tinued till 3 o'clock this morning, at which time the majority of those who attended departed to secure the necessary rest before the exertion of the day com menced. Too much praise —can not be given the company and its officers for the entertainment provided. To the members of the committee who carried out the arrangements is much credit due for the success of the ball. THE COMMITTEE in charge of the event consisted of Messia, Adams, Clarke, Beeston, Anderson, Dow, Hanson Hendry, Patterson, McPherson and Mall. Sub-committees were appointed as fol lows: Decorations, McPherson and Hall ; Crockery and decorations at table, Patter son and Hendry. Chairs and tables, Adams and Gordon. Printing and invitations, An derson and Beeston, Arrangement of rooms and space, Dow. Cooking and refresh ments, Gordon, Hall, Patterson and McPher son. THE INVITATIONS are given below. Each single clerk was allowed to have three invitations besides himself, and each married clerk two invita tions besides himself and wife. Mrs. G. W. Shera, Miss Sheppard, Mr. CG. W. Beadshaw, Mr. John Osborne, Miss Osborne, Mr. Holster, Mr. and Mra. J. H. Brock, Miss Brock, Miss CGeedrich, Miss Gouin, Miss N. Gouin, Mr. Dickens, Mr. Leggo, Mra. Legg, Mr. A. W. Johnson, Mr. P. A. McDonald, Mr. H. O. Skinner, Mr. J. G. Moore, Miss Morrice, Mr. Morrice, Mr. Holloway, Mra. Under wood, Me. Eberts, Misa Eberte, Mra. Phil ion, Mr. A. Phillon, Miss J. Celloys Mra, W. Johnaton, Mr. Pollock and Mra. Pollock, Miss M. Buettner, Miss Buettner, Mr. K. d. Johnaton, Mr. Fetlong, Mr. F. Black, Miss Black, Miss Pitman, Mr. A.J. Mc Uiregor, Miss Struvel, Mr. A. A. Andrews, Miss Schneider, Mr. Schneider, Mr. W. A. B Hutter, D. Mewburn, Miss Keachie, Mr. D. B. Murray, Me. J. M. McDonald, Mrs. McDonald, Mr. Cameron, Mr. E. John son, Miss Johnson, Mr. Cowan, Mr. M. Mul ler, Miss P. Johnson, Mr. A. E. Wilkes, Mr. G. A. and Mrs. Smart, Miss McAlister, Mr. Shaw, Miss Woodhouse, Miss Russell, Mr. A. Lacey, Miss Thornton, Mr. A. B. McNicol, Mr. Shepherd, Mrs. Shepherd, Mr. D. Horne, Mr. R. D. and Mrs. Bath gate, Miss Inglis, Miss DesBrisay, Mr. F. Kerr, Mrs. Williams, Miss Aggie Williams, Mr. A. Taylor, Mr. W. Bain, Mr. 2. E. Sprague, Mrs. D. E. Sprague, Miss Lock hart, Mrs. Steele, Mr. K. Steele, Captain Street, Mrs. Street, Miss Street, Miss Pon ton, Mr. H. . Neelands, Mrs. Neelands, Mr. ©. W. and Mrs. Sharpe, Mrs. Medlund, Mrs. Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Dobbie, Mrs. Erb, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Peddie, Miss Paterson, Mrs Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. C. FP. Church, Mr. A M. and Mrs. Sinclair, Mr. A. McDonald, Mrs. Chaumett, Miss Hallo way, Mrs. Hackland, Dr. and Mrs. Lynch, Mr. S. and Mrs. Blanchard, Mrs. Lyon, Mrs. Becher, L. Nares, Lieut.-Col. Houghton, Mrs. Houghton, Mrs. Brady, Miss Brady, Miss Day, Capt. and Mrs. McMillan, RM. Heintz, Mr. Green, Mr. and Mies Harvey, Mr. T. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. McMillan, Mr. Blair, Mr. A. McQueen, Mr. Campbell, Miss Giddie, Miss Eberts, Miss Holmes, Mr. J. B. Stevenson, Mr. A. and Mrs. Mc Donald, Miss Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. M. Hunter, Mr. Hough, Miss 5. Woodhouse, Mr. W. A. Hilliard, Miss M. Suttie, Mrs. Macpherson, Mr. F. Buettner, Mr. McDon ald, Mrs. B. Gordon,Captain and Mrs. Nor man,Mr. Howard, Mr.ID. M. 'felford, Miss McIntyre, Miss L. Paterson, Mr. and Mrs. S. QO. Shorey, Mr. and Mrs. R. Tait, K. N. L. McDonald, Miss Beeston, 4. Nf. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Kenning, Miss Williams, Captain and Mrs. Allan, Gingras, Mrs. Gingras, C. I’. Forrest, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Brydges, Miss Inman, Miss Brydges, T. Robinson, Mr. I’. Stohart, Mr. A. Clark Mr. and Mrs. H. Swinford, Mr. BE. and Mrs. McColl, P. P. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Bal sallie, Mr. J. H. and Miss McTavish and Miss Thorburn, Mr. E. R. and Mrs. Abel, Mr. J. and Mrs. Anderson, the Misses And erson, Mr. Hespeler, Mr. and Mrs. Hogg, Miss Hogg, Mr. US. F. Prince, Me. and Mira. Wesbrook, Mr. Burns, Miss Fairchild, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Jones, Mrs. Sharples, Miss Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Brophy, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. McKilligan, Mayer and Mrs. Logan, Miss Logan, Mr. L. Munro, Mr. and Mrs. Ragur, Mr. A. and Mrs. Smith, Miss Campbell, Mr. Borch, Mr. C. J. Bennett, Mr. G. Van Norman, Mr. CG. B. Tuck, Mr. A. L. Sewell, Mr. M. Aldous, Miss Nellie Green, Miss Stella Green, Misa McAdam, Mr. W. J. Riley, Mr. C. A. Sadlier, Miss Millie Read, Mrs. Denison, Mr. F. Wy and Mrs. Teubach, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Woods, Mr W. A. Dixon, Mr. J. Lemon, Miss Lemon, Me, G. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Bed son, Miss Sey, Mr. C. O. Wickenden, Capt. and Mra. Swinford, Mr. Percival, Mr. and Mrs. Egan, Sheriff and Mrs. Inkster, Mrs. Bernard Ross, Miss Sunior, Miss Bathgate, J. S. Camsell, J. Wilson, J. VF. Gigot and Mrs. Gigot, and representatives of the Sun, Times and Free Press. The officers and emplyees sending out the invitations were W. Clark, W. ET. Adams, Ki. K Beeston,V. G. Shera, J. Turner, R. hh. W. Gooderidge, J. Campbell, I. Lewye, D W. Johnson, 8. V. Christian, I. H. Un derwood, J. G. Philion, W. Johnston, A. Edwards, A. McIntyre, J. J. Scott, Miss Newcome, Miss Naston, Miss Brine, Miss Clairv, Miss Johnson, J. W.Tyner, G. C. Chamberlain, C. J. Licey, Miss Chichester, Miss Henry A. DesBrisay, J. HL. McCanl, A. A. Spark, BR. Graham, W. Street, J. Poulin, J. Medlund, J. Jackson, L. Erb, J. W. Paterson, A. C. L. Fox, C.D. Galbraith, KW. Chawmett, FW. Unckett, G. W. Weeks, A. W. wenning, A. I. Chilton, J. Lavoie, J. Paterson, T. Handscomb, I. W. Holloway, D. Matheson, J. Thomson, G. Sfachland, J. Lyon, Myr. Becher, G. A. Black, W. ‘I. Graham, J. 2D. Adams, ‘I. Clouston, B. ’. Cooper, J... Thomson, A. K. Robertson, J. W. Anderson,T. Hendry, W. R. Dow, J. B. Hall, M. B. Macpherson, B. Gordon, James Paterson, 4. R. Abel, James Anderson. Saturdays at 6 a. m. Due on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1: p.m. . St. Boniface, dauy. Closes at 6 a.mi.and 6 p.m. (Sundays excepted), Due at a.m. and §.30 p.m. Sundays excepted), NORTHWEST, Prince Albert, Stobar,, Grandin, Touchwood Hills and Willoughby. Closes on Mondays at 1a.m. Due about Wednesdays atSp.m. Carleton, Battleford, Fort Saskatchewan and Edmonton. Closes on July 7, July 2, Aug. 3 at 16 a.m. Due about every other Wednesday ata m, Letters for registration must be posted 15 Minutes previous to the time of closing the above mails. LETTER CARRIERS’ DELIVERY, Letters and papers addressed to numbers of houses and streets are taken out by the letter carriers. Change of residence should be promptly notified to the postmaster in writing. There are two deliveries daily, viz. at $:20 a.m. and 2:30 p. m., to all parts of the city.
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Winnipeg Daily Sun
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
Thu, Jan 01, 1885
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