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THE CHINA MÁIL, MARCH 17, 1989

THE STAGE ALL SET FOR ST. PATRICK'S BALL

THIS EVENING ẤT. THE PENINSULA HOTEL, `LOCAL IRISHMEN WILL FOREGATHER AND CELEBRATE IN TIME- HONOURED MANNER, THE MEMORY OF THEIR PATRON SAINT.

Among the many distinguished to the Ball Roum as follows:—HE. The Governor and The President, H.E. Maj. guests will be H. E. the Governor Gen. A. E. Grassett and. Lady North- and Lady Northcote, H. E. Major cote, H.H. Sir Atholl MacGregor and General Grassett and Mrs. Grassett, Mrs. Grassett, Commodore E. B. C. H. H: Sir Atholl MacGregor and Dicken and Lady MacGrogor, Mr. J. C. M. Grenham and Mrs. Dicken, Mr. C.. Lady MacGregor, Commodore E. BE. Terry and Group Captn. H. M. K. C. Dicken "and" Mrs. Dicken and Brown, Prof. F. A. Redmond and Mr. Group Captain HM. K. Brown, M. A. S. Northcote, Mr. B. H. C. Hal- lowos and Mr. F. P: R. James, Mr. P. R.A.F.

J. A. Hamilton, Captain S. H. Batty Smith, Mr. G. Treverton, Paymaster Comdr., H. G. Oswin, R.N., and Mr.. R. E. T. St. John.

It is regretted that owing to their absence from the Colony, H. E. Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble and Lady Noble will be unable to at

tend.

THE BLARNEY

The Rose Room and Roof Garden have been tastefully decorated for the occasion and a replica of the famous Blarney Castle together with the Blarney Stone, a kiss on which is reputed to endow the gift of cloquence for life, will be minent features.

On arrival at the Dais the Colleens will present sprigs of shamrock to Lady Northcote and the Official guests. SUPPER

Immediately after the

Dance HE. The Governor and MG. Per- due and The President

Lady Northcote will repair to Private Sitting Room No. 681 and will later proceed via the Western lifts to the Supper Room on the First Floor.

The other Official Guests will assem- pro-ble in the Green Room opposite the Western lifts on the First Floor where they will be marshalled in procession The dais is in the Roof Garden by Messrs. C. E. Terry and P. J. A. and immediately behind it is an il-Hamilton and will follow H.E. The luminated "Four Provinces" shield Governor and party who will be piped --depicting the coats of arms of to Supper as follows:- Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Con- naught.

Shields of famous cities and pro- vincial towns of Ireland adorn the walls of both the Roof Garden and Rose Room and the Union Jack and tri-colour of Eire, with many other flags, form part of the decorations. An illuminated sign over the main entrance of the Hotel expresses "One Hundred Thousand Welcomes" to Ireland's guests and the familar signs "Erin Go Bragh" "Slainte" are conspicuous in bali-rooms.

and the

Decorations were in the capable hands of Mr. F. P. R. James, while the dance-programme has been ar- ranged by Mr. J. C. M. Grenham. A buffet supper will be opened by His Excellency at 11.30 and will continue until 180 a.m. Traditional Toasts will be honoured but there will be no speeches.

PROCEDURE

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(Piper) Mr. K. Begdon, H.E. Maj- Gen. A, E. Grassett and Lady MacGre- gor, H.H. Sir Atholl MacGregor and Mrs. F. A. Redmond, Commodore E. B. C. Dicken and Mrs. A. E. Grassett, Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith and Mrs. E. B C. Dicken, Hon, Mr. W. J. Carrie and Mrs. N. L. Smith, Hon. Mr. S. Calne and Mrs. F. P. R. James, Hon. Mr. R. M. Henderson and Mrs. W. J. Carrie, Hon. Sir Robert Kotewall and Mrs. S Caine, Group Captain H. M. K. Brown and Mrs. E. H. Williams, Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell and Mrs. R. M. Henderson, Mr. K. S. Morrison and Mrs. S. H. Dod-

well, Mr. E. W. Davies and Mrs. D. J. S. Crozier, Sir Vandeleur Grayburn and Mrs. K. Begdon, Mr. J. C. M. Grenham and Miss Grayburn, Mr. C. E. Terry. and Mrs. B. T. Flanagan, Mr. B. H. C. Hallowes and Mrs. J. O'Donovan, Mr. P. J. A. Hamilton and Mrs. B. H. C. Hallowes.

The following are the various.com- mittees:--

General Committee:-Mr. C. G. Per- due, President, Messrs, J. C. M. Gren- ham and C. E. Terry, Vice-Presidents, Mr. B. H. C. Hallowes (Past President and Hon. Secretary), Mr. F. P. R. James, M.C. (Past President), Mr. E. H. Williams (Past President), Mr. P. 3. A. Hamilton (Hon, Treasurer), Mr. K. Begdon, Mr. D. J. S, Crozier, Mr. B. T. Flanagan, Mr.. A. H. Guiness, Commander W. P. McCarthy, R.N., Mr. J. O'Donovan, Lieut. Col. J. S. Smith.

Reception & Invitation Committee:- Mr. C. G.-Perdue (President). Convener, Mr. E. H. Williams, Mr. J. C. M. Gren- ham, Mr. B. H. C. Hallowes.

At 9.20 p.m. The President, Mr. C. G. Perdue; Vice Presidents, Mr. J. C. M. Grenham and Mr. C. E. Terry and Past Presidents, Professor F. A. Red- mond, Mr. B. H. C. Hallowes, Mr. F. P. R. James and Mr. E. H. Williams will assemble at the Main Entrance of the Peninsula Hotel to receive HE, The Governor and Lady Northcote, H.E. Major General, A. E. Grassett and Mrs. Grassett, H.H. Sir Atholl MacGregor and Lady MacGregor, Commodore E. B. C. Dicken and Mrs. Dicken and R. James (Convener), Commander W.. Group Captain. H. M. K. Brown, R.A.F.P. McCarthy, R.N., Mr. B. T. Flanagan. who will arrive at 9.30 p.m. and will Supper and Wine Committee:-Mr. be conducted via the Western lifts to C. E. Terry (Convener), Mr. J. O'Do- Private Sitting Room No. 631,

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Mr. E. H. Williams will then proceed to the Ball Room to mareball the other Official Guests who will assemble the Dala with the President's wife, Mrs. C. G. Pardue, and Mrs. Redmond, Mrs. Hallowes; Mrs. James, Mrs. Williams,, Mrs. Begdon Mrs, Crozier, Mrs. Flana gan and Mrs; O'Donovan.st 9:40 pm,"

At 945.p.m. Mr. K. Begdon will pipe His Excellency The Governor and party

"NIKS

Dance, and Music: Committee:-Mr. J. C. M.. Grenham (Convener), Mr. E. H. Williams, Mr. R. J. Minnitt.

. Decorations Committee: Mr. -F. P.

novan.

Publicity:Mr. D. J. §, Crozier and Mr. B. H. C. Hallowes,

Honorary Piper;-Mr: K. Bagdon, Colleens: Miss R. Jordon, Miss R. Grant” ......

Gossoon:-Mr. P. J. Cullman.

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One misalle hit pjBritish resi dence. A tailor seeking shelter there was killed. Another missile landed in the campus of an Ameri can school-Central News.

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