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370 York Herald 22 April 1874 9TH LANCERS ' BALL IN YORK the main in an orderly manner , and there is no doubt that when the regiment leaves for India both officers and men will be followed by many good wishes . It is expected that they will proceed to Colchester in August , and there await the arrival from India of the 5th Lancers , whose place they will proceed to take probably in January of next year . To - day's steeple ehases were perhaps even more successful than those of last year in which the 9th Lancers took part . Knavesmire - the scene of many a well contested race - at noon began to be the goal at which crowds of persons on foot , and closely - packed conveyances aimed , and the stream was continued until long after two o'clock , when the first race was announced to come off . " A few shooting galleries and stalls and Last night Colonel Fiennes and the officers of the 9th Lancers , for a second time since their being quar tered in York , displayed the munificence of their hospitality , in the magnificent ball which took place in the Grand Assembly Rooms , in Blake Street . The first ball , which they gave some twelve months ago , for brilliancy in the general arrangements , decora tions , and the character of the visitors present , eclipsed almost without exception any other military entertainment of this class which had been previously held in the above handsome suite of rooms ; but that of last night even exceeded the magnificence of the for mer , whilst the fixture could scarcely have been more appropriate , falling as it did during the assem blage of the Yorkshire Hussars , and on the eve as it were of the annual steeplechases of the regiment , which take place on Thursday and Friday . The efforts to please the eye and taste of the guests were of the most elaborate description , and could scarcely fail to excite the admiration of the most fastidious . The decoration of the ball and supper rooms brought out most chaste results . It has often been said that to attempt to garnish the As sembly Rooms - such is the beding beauty of their ordinary aspect - would be like " painting the lily ; " but the attempt in connection with the present ball had significence of its success in the encomiums of all those who had the pleasure of witnessing it . Ap propriateness of decoration was combined the best taste , and the general Zueen Newspaper 3d Aug. 1872 of aspect the place was most appro- You know that Hilda Carisbrooke is always full of the most priate to an assemblage of the gallant sons of extraordinary fancies ? I have just had a line from her , raving Mars , and of the rank and beauty , who , responding to dwarf as her groom ! Well , not exactly a dwarf - rather a very tiny about her last craze ; and what do you think it is ? To get a the invitations which were freely and considerately child ! It appears that at the polo match at Woolwich there was a issued , became the guests . Against the inner base - little creature , belonging to one of the officers of the 9th Lancers , the tiniest mite imaginable , dressed as a tiger in little boots and ment of handsome pillars which surround and breeches , leather belt round his waist , mites of dog - skin gloves , are the peculiar characteristic of the grand ball- and a cockade in his hat no bigger than a strawberry . When Hilda saw this little object she fell in love with it at once ; but when , room were placed groups of lances , bearing bunches staggering under the weight of a glass of water , it approached her , of evergreens , and honours of the regiment . and said in the politest of squeaks , " Have the goodness to tell me which is the Duchess of Manchester , " she was enraptured . Her with a solitary show of monstrosities were already on the ground , which soon presented a more lively spectacle when a squadron of the Lancers arrived and were scat tered over the course for the purpose of clearing it . Certainly a military aspect was given to the scene by the presence of prancing war steeds with their riders bearing gleaming helmets and glittering lances . During the afternoon a scrimmage arose among several assembled roughs , in the course of which the helmet of one of the Lancers was knocked off . Some of the soldier's comrades immediately rode to the spot , and a sort of mimic charge into the crowa was made , amid the shrieks of women and tue cries of men , but no one was injured , and the excitement soon subsided . The sun shone in all its splendour , and at times the weather was so intensely . hot that a gentle breeze would have been most accept able . By the time the races commenced a large crowd of persons had assembled on the green expanse . The stands . were well filled , especially the grand stands , which were graced by the presence of a great many ladies . The new stand and enclosure were reserved for those who had received special tickets , and these favoured friends were regaled by the officers of the regi ment with a most recherché luncheon , prepared by the chef - de cuisine of the late Emperor Napoleon , assisted by other cooks from Paris . The company included many of the élite of the city and county , among whom were the following : The Marquess of Waterford , the Earl of Harewood , the Earl of Zetland , Lord and Lady Sheffield , Lord William Beresford , Lord Middleton , the Hon . E. Willoughby , Lord Wenlock , the Hon . Egremont Las celles , Lady Milner and family , Mrs Wickham and Miss Wickham , Mr and Mrs J. H. Legard , Mr W. H. H. Broadley , M.P. , Sir Andrew Fairbairn , the Hon . B. Lawley , Mr W. H. Rudston Read , Captain E. C. Starkey , Colonel Gunter ( 5th West York Militia ) , Mrs Starkey , Mrs Clark , Mr Cecil Legard , Mr George Low ther , Captain Creyke , Captain Pearson , Mr H. S. Thompson , Mr G. S. Thompson , Colonel Thompson , Mr G. A. Thompson , Lieut . -Colonel the Hon . Ivo de Vesci Fiennes and the officers of the 9th Lancers , Mr H. M. Jones , Captain Gerald Walker , Colonel Stapleton , Captain Gooch , Captain Pearson , Mr J. J. Leeman , Mr F. G. Lees , Mr E. Allen , Mr Forster , Mr F. Milner , Captain Slingsby , Captain Sutton , Mr S. Bate man , Mr R. H. Bower , Mr T. G. Clayton , Mr R. Swann , and Mr W. F. Parr . From some cause or other the punctuality of the events was not preserved , and the concluding race did not take place until an hour behind the time specified . As will be seen below , to - morrow's programme contains some important events , and much good sport may be expected . There will be an Open Military Handicap Plate of 200 sovereigns ; and in addi tion a contest for a silver polo stick by ponies that have regularly taken part in the game of polo is announced . Appended are the results : Amongst the latter perhaps the most striking as bring - sole object in life now is to get a similar mannikin for her servant . ing to the mind historical recollection of deeds of bravery were the names Peninsula , Sobraon , Pun jaub , and other battles won in the Sutlej Campaign , and the Indian Mutiny , including the relief and cap ture of Lucknow , and the capture of Delhi . There were further groups of lances and crossed scabbards in the upper panellings of the room . Against the couple of centre pillars at the bottom of the room , and which are backed by the communicating doors of the Festival Concert Room , were a couple of drum banners , whilst over the entrance door at the opposite end was the monogram of the regiment . A portion of this part of the room was also covered with scarlet cloth , and richly furnished in drawing - room fashion with couches , easy chairs , & c .; and thus there was no lack of opportunity for the indulgence of comfortable and luxurious ease . Spaces in the walls of the ball room were filled in with palm and other plants , and between the walls and the pillars the room wore the appearance of a greenhouse . The side room opposite the orchestra was cut off from the hall , and most , chastely decorated . Here , in fact , the principal effort The 9th Lancers left on Thursday morning for Alder- 13 Hon . E. Willoughby's Standard Bearer , aged .... Owner 1 had been made , and it is but shot , much to the regret of the population , civil and military , 12 Mr B. Gough's The Wanderer , aged - h'b faint praise that it Bay who turned out in considerable numbers to witness their depar- but up the hill ton Standard Bearer . The two got off well together , had been ture . The Royal Horse Artillery band accompanied the regi- places until the hill was reached the second time , when they ran attended with most admirable success . A semi ment part of the way on their road towards Hounslow , where well together for a considerable distance . The Wanderer again fell circle over the inner entrance door was an admirable it rested at night , finishing the journey yesterday . Lieut . Tribe closed up , but the was reached , when , by a desperate effort , he conception of idea , and a wonderful display of in- has been left behind at Woolwich with the prisoners and dis- leading position , and won easily by four lengths . MATCH of 50 sovs . Two miles , over the country . genuity in the carrying out of the detail . Nine lances , mounted portion of the corps , who will be forwarded with the symbolising the number of the regiment , diverged regimental baggage direct to York , where the 9th Lancers will 7 Mr Stewart Mackenzie's Yellow Jack , aged .. from the centre , and between these were eight drawn be stationed after the campaign is over . The regimental trans swords with their points directed to the names of as the regiment by about twenty minutes . 2 . port , which , as a new feature , excited some interest , preceded came to grief , and the favourite walked over the remainder of the The FOXHUNTERS ' STAKES of 75 sovs , added to Sweepstakes of many battles in which the regiment had been vic 3 each for starters , for bona fide hunters . Three miles . The REGIMENTAL STEE PLE CHASE , a Sweepstakes of 3 BOVS each , with added , for horses bona fide the property of officers of the 9th Lancers . 2 at effect the favourite took the in to favourite being in better soon 11 7 Lord W. Owner 1 .Owner Betting : 6 to 4 on Straight Tip . Yellow Jack took the lead , and made the but in course . 12 3 Lord Middleton's Roebuck , by Morocco , 6 yrs - h b Hon . E. Willoughby 1 11 8 Mr S. G. Butson's Medoc , Mr S. E. Butson 2 12 13 Mr N. Melbourne's Oliver Twist , aged - hb..Mr Brockton 3 5 yrs 12 5 Mr Fillingham Parr's Freeman , a - hb .... Mr S. G. Butson 12 3 Mr H. C. Vyner's Coryphaeus , 6 yrs .... 12 10 Captain O. B. Oave's Sultan , aged . 12 10 Captain F. Grissell's Titus , aged Owner Betting : 2 to 1 agst Roebuck , 5 to 2 Oliver Twist , 3 to 1 Coryphoeus , 10 to 1 Sultan , and 100 to 6 Medoc . Oliver Twist took the lead , being second , but Sultan soon exchanged places with . torious . Pistols and scabbards - the latter with their open ends directed to the centre of the design as in dicating Peace - were intermixed with the swords and lances ; and round the centre was a ribbon in exact imitation of that which marks the engagement at Delhi , the name of which place it bore in letters of A sprinkling of gold . white roses in the vacant spaces gave relief to the design , and did honour in emblem to the ancient city in which the ball was being held . There were a number of other stars which wore most charm ing effect when flooded with gas light . One of these possessed novelty in that its character had not been attempted before . The star was of the Brunswick description , and made up entirely of swords , the hilts filling the centre , and the points diverging , whilst the blades were so disposed that when the gaslight layed upon the burnished steel the result was most dazzling . The other stars were of a similar descrip tion . There was a further decoration in the vestibule which contained groups of lances and a display of hardy plants . It may here be stated that the whole of the decorations were carried out under the super intendence of Mr. Fuller , Quarter - master S. LONG . WOOLWICH 2ueen Newspaper 264 April 1873 A very brilliant ball was given on Wednesday , the 16th inst . , in the Assembly Rooms at York , by Lieut . - Col . the Hon . I. de V. Fiennes and guests were received by a guard of honour of Lancers , who , standing with the officers of the 9th Lancers , now quartered in that venerable city . The a back ground of shrubs and evergreens , presented a most picturesque effect . The ball room was beautifully decorated with Lancers ' banner scrolls , bearing the names of the battles in which the gallant regiment had been engaged , and various weapons in devices ; and in the supper room the Delhi ribbon was tastefully introduced in a large trophy of arms at the end of the room . The supper table was resplendent with the regimental plate , and covered with an abundant supply of every imaginable delicacy . One of the " events " of the evening was the presence of the minute groom , " Samson , " who has before been mentioned in The Queen as belonging to fection in the most correct livery , with marvellous little top boots , busied one of the officers of the 9th Lancers . This tiny creature , dressed to per himself in assisting at the refreshment table , and appeared quite uncon scious of the exclamations of wonder and admiration his appearance called forth . The ball was kept up with great spirit and unabated enthusiasm till an early hour in the morning . The handsomest dresses were to be found among the chaperones , some of whom wore most beautiful diamonds . It was evidently the end of the York season , and very few of the young ladies bad cared to embark in new dresses for the " last ball of the season . " We observed some wonderful mixtures of colours not very happily blended . A lovely blonde wore a green dress trimmed with beautiful white Brussels lace ; another dress of white satin , trimmed with handsome black lace , and with crimson and gold ribbon on the body , and looping up the lace on the skirt , was very pretty ; and a black dress of clouds of tulle , with wreaths of silver oats and lilies , was effective . Two sisters wore fresh mauve tulle , trimmed with wreaths of fringe - like grass ; but , as a whole , there was nothing striking or novel in the toilettes . York Post 24 April 1874 MILITARY STEEPLE CHASES AT YORK - 1 THURSDAY . Boleh The races of the 9th Lancers at York proved to be one of the best military steeple chases we have witnessed . The sport was exceedingly good , there was a fair muster of really capital horses , and the contests generally were spirited and exciting . The regiment has been stationed at York about two years , and during that time the officers have won golden opinions from those with whom they have come in contact , and have made many friends in the old city . The men have conducted themselves in Mr Clayton .Mr Moore Civer Twist who fell into the rear . Sultan then made play . In the Dringhouses Paddocks they all closed up , but in passing Middle thorpe Lodge they began to tail off , Sultan falling back and Twist place to Oliver Twist . I bel along the straight Oliver ! ban Sultan second . The water cleared by all except Free Twist made course was who came to grief and not resume the running third , and Coryphoens and did made greater progress , Roebuck being second , skirted the hill and passed the Church , there was no alteration whipping in . As they in the hurdles positions , but two from home Roebuck came alongside Oliver Twist , Coryphoeus being next at the distance , and Medoc quickly joining issue . At the last fence Medoc was almost abreast of the two leaders . At the end of the enclosure he appeared to gain an advantage , and a close race home ensued , Roebuck winning by a short neck , having gone right across the course , Medoc being second , Oliver Twist third , Coryphoeus fourth , and Titus fifth . Two lengths separated second and third , The MAIDEN HUNTERS STAK " ar the 3 BOVB Ab wyt e o ed a po Race ) of en e os per the pro Sumq pue ' ' pg ' s % рец qqм рәәпедре језка рas ' by a to s o f t ner 1 pure foore 2 ner 3 a o bugho punzie others το Xamarquodn xey ey , Jo quuous eqt po1035 " 400 [ qns 64 , oqu ! Θα08 you peu oqΔ Δαυτα τεραστή Wed 149ωση , θα τις ποιο [ ο [ 8o septa peq ΘΗ Xence at a to od to go to anome ve arder fuc Aq you piр пидәл из ози ! иә . WATERSPACER LOSE The YORKSHIRE HUSSAR PLATE of 19 sovs . given hv the UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF LIEUT . - GEN . SIR HOPE GRANT , G.C.B. AND IN AID OF CHARITIES . NINTH LANGERS WILL GIVE A CIRCUS PERFORMANCE Hunter of Beef . Ham . Goose Pie . HOT ENTREES . Oxford Sausages and Mashed Potatoes . Roast Quails . Devilled Kidneys and Bacon . Grilled Turkey and Ham . Savoury Omelette . Fruit Tarts . THE crazers and Shycer o eral good thing for th arwick . But they mi ere not " on . " After one another and curs uncing the horse's na THE question as to w it occupy much of B arwick , although man to why " Jeames " s wed with such a stro m , said Steel , " W Doan't knoah , but Lo wur one of the hack SEALKOTE . 22ND JANUARY , 1876 . Aspic de pate de Foie Gras . of Pork . e Acts xii , 20.- Cave pronting Times 15 La première représe Opéra - Comique a été ég acident un spectateur de sent impressionné par la oute , s'est oublié au point on vint avec un seau pur ressions du monsieur ému Ca portera sans doute b Eclair ! ... Eggs and Bacon . COLD JOINTS . Fowls . LOBSTER SALAD . Simla Roast Beef . Mutton . Game Pio . Elise Cream Hashed Mutton . Beefsteak & Mushrooms . Grilled Capon . ENTREMETS . Aspic of Tongue . Salmon . Vine Toime of Woheiss Junchern Vear deland . 29 Apple Cream . the nands of and others . st triumphs in he city . The vas judiciously o secured the August 1872 . of the same ly French and the decoration Lambton Down Camp , Wednesday Evening . It was a strange weird scene that the light cavalry camp in Rushall Park presented last night after night late Napoleon fall . The night is intensely dark . Under the great elm trees are blazing huge camp fires that light up the darkness in their immediate vicinity only to make it more profound elsewhere . At ten o'clock in the even ing the trumpets ironieally sound the breakfast " call . The talk falls upon our chances as compared with the advantages of the other side . The Lancers have a special ground for high hope , for Fiennes , their colonel , whom they all esteem as a chief , not less than they love him as a man , has taken Shute's place as the brigadier of the light brigade , and Fiennes is not the man to keep the red and white lance pennons in the background . The night draws on as the finishing strokes have been put to all manner of work and there is now nought to do but wait for the turn out . That glow by the hedge in dicates the whereabouts of the great music palaver of the 9th Lancers . A wide circle of standing men is thrown round the fire . All the regiment off duty has e most charm itures was the the trophies he shape of were a num collected here - officers as well as men . The noted DESSERT . een prosented n 1868 ; and a tain Candy on on four times d his absolute it has already with his horse rns . presented ga ing nel singers of the regiment " oblige " in succession , the note is alternately comic and sentimental . A famous wer ok Irish patter song by a private , who need never starve as long as there is a music hall in the empire , is succeeded by Corporal Duncan's fine martial song " The Men of the Alma . " Then an officer's mellow voice rings out the sounding chorus of the " Barley Mow . " It is good to note the mutual cordiality between the men and their officers . There is a kind of familiarity - that which instinct gives of self - respect and genial consideration , which emphatically does not breed contempt ; and it is 861 this species of familiarity which characterises the inter course of the officers of the 9th Lancers with the men of whom they command . E. in pre hot nge ro der . or 8 of fter in THE EVE OF THE MIDNIGHT MARCH FOR THE WILEY , anty ' cout Arena Achha . 70 Rupées Tique hai Tuntura safä ! Val Puiness . 2E0OF THE MOKO MOKIDDY |
