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Transcription	AUAD TOHO Truth - 1887 I hear that upwards of five thousand oysters were consumed at the ball which was given the other day at York by the officers of the 9th Lancers . NINTH ( QUEEN'S ROYAL ) LANCERS . Point to point Steeplechase . APRIL 1st , 1887 . Catch Weights over 12st . 7lb . About 4 miles . 1. HON . C. WILLOUGHBY'S b.g. Bonfire .... Owner . 2. CAPT . LITTLE'S b.m , Phyllis 3. MAJOR GOUGH'S br.g. Billy 4. MR . COLVIN's b.g. The Topper 5. MR . JENNER'S br.g. Confidence 6. LT . - COL . HON . H. LEGGE'S ch.m. Diana 7. MR . DUFF'S b.g. Jumping Moses 8. HON . V. A. PELHAM's b.m. Sta . Maria 9. MR . MCFARLANE'S b.g. Rugby ch.m. Nugget 11 10. LORD D. COMPTON'S b.g. Caraway .. II . HON . L. KING - NOEL's blk.m. Jezebel 12. CAPT . REYNARD'S ch.m. Slosh 13. CAPT . BISHOP'S b.g. Sportsman 14. MR . CAMERON'S b.g. Jim . 15. MAJOR SCOTT CHISHOLME's ch.g. Churston 16. CAPT . LAMONT'S ch.g. Nicholas 31 17 . 18. CAPT . JOHNSON'S br.g. Tom Tit 19. LORD J THYNNE'S b.g. Extra Stout " 1 " } ch.g. Ronald .... Mr . Stanley . .Owner . Ir was at barracks , and the colonel had given orders that no disreputable females were to be admitted into barracks . Now it happened that that colonel's wife shortly after was taking a short cut into barracks through the back gate , when she was stopped by the sentry . " Do you know who I am ? " says she . 66 I am the colonel's wife . " 46 Beg pardon , " says the sentry ; " but if I was to let pass all the females as says they are the colonel's wives , why these ' ere barracks would be full . Besides , you've not even brought a ' andbag . " 11.20 NINTH ( QUEEN'S ROYAL ) LANCERS . POINT TO POINT STEEPLECHASE . > 1887. < A CHALLENGE CUP , value £ 100 , presented by Colonel H. A. Bushman , C.B. , for all horses bonå fide the property of Officers of the 9th Lancers , and to be ridden by Officers serving , or who have served in the Regiment . Catch weights over 12st . 7lb . About Four miles from point to point over a fair hunting country , to be named by Mr. E. Lycett Green . There will be no flags , and riders may make the best of their way , but must not ride for more than 100 yards at one time on a road or lane . Any rider infringing this rule to pay £ 1 , to go to the second horse , and to be disqualified . To be ridden in red coats . Any rider examining the course before starting to be disqualified . Any rider not passing the post within 15 minutes of the winner to pay £ 1 , to go to the second horse , unless he or his horse are disabled . To be run on FRIDAY , 1st April . ENTRIES to CLOSE to the Honorary Secretary Race Committee on or before Wednesday , March 30th , after which the time and place of meeting will be notified . NINTH ( QUEEN'S ROYAL ) LANCERS POINT TO POINT STEEPLECHASE . The officers of the above regiment , now stationed at the Fulford Barracks , York , had a point - to - point steeple chase yesterday . The prize was a Challenge Cup , value £ 100 , presented by Colonel H. A. Bushman , C.B. , for all horses bona fide the property of officers of the 9th Lancers , and to be ridden by officers serving , or who have served in the regiment ; catch weights over 12st 7lb . There were nineteen entries , all of which started . The course was across a fair hunting country , from Sutton - on - Forrest to Crake , a distance of about four - and - a - half - miles . The track was chosen by Mr. E. Lycett Green , M.F.H. York and Ainsty , and although heavy going , it proved satisfactory . The race resulted as under : Major Scott Chisholme's ch g Churston ...... Hon . O Willoughby's b g Bonfire .... Hon V A Pelham's b m Sta Maria .. Capt Little's b m Phyllis ...... Major Gough s brg Billy ....... Mr Colvin's b g The Topper ... Mr Jenner's br g Confidence Lt. - Col Hon H Legge's ch m Diana Mr Duff's bg Jumping Moses ..... Mr McFarlane's b g Rugby Mr McFarlane's ch m Nugget Lord D Compton's b g Caraway Hon L King - Noel's blk m Jezebel Capt Reynard's ch m Slosh Capt Bishop's bg Sportsman Mr Cameron's bg Jim .... Capt Lamont's ch g Nicholas Capt Lamont's ch g Ronald .Owner 1 .Owner 2 .Owner 3 .Owner O .Owner .Owner .Owner O Owner Capt Johnson's br g Tom Tit Lord J Thynne's bg Extra Stont .Owner .Owner O Mr Jackson .Owner ..Owner .Owner O .Owner ..Owner Owner Mr Stanley Owner ... Owner A good start was effected , but after going half the distance the result , bar accident , looked a moral for Churston , although Bonfire would have made a better run of it had he not bungled at the last fence . How Lever , Churston landed home easily by ten lengths ; about six lengths dividing second and third . At the conclusion of the race about 200 sat down to a splendid luncheon , provided by the officers , in a large marquec situated in a field near the winning post , at the village of Crayke , at the conclusion of which the officers were heartily cheered . We may add that the first Point - to point Regimental Steeple Chase in this district was pro moted by this regiment in 1873 , when Major Wetherall's Jumping Moses won . Mr. E. Lycett Green , M F.H. , York and Ainsty , officiated as starter , and Major Maun sell as judge . ORA 20 res CO 8 289 . GRAND MILITARY BALL IN YORK . Colonel Abadie and the officers of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers on Wednesday night gave a grand ball in the Assembly Rooms , York , when about six hundred ladies and gentlemen were present . The memory of the last ball given by the officers of this regiment , which took place in 1873 , still lingers in the minds of many citizens who were present at that fashionable gathering . Since that time the regiment has seen much active service , and " Charasiah , " " Kabul , " " Kandahar , " and " Afghanistan , " have been added to the list of honours achieved . In November , 1885 , the regiment returned to England , and was quartered at Shorncliffe until August last , when , upon departure of the 3rd Hussars , the 9th Lancers were ordered to York , and have since that time occupied the cavalry barracks , and during their short stay made many friends . the The ball which took place on Wednesday night passed off most successfully , and no doubt , like the former one , will long be remembered . No expense was spared , and everything was done that could in any way add grandeur to the occasion or increase the comfort of the guests . Just above the main entrance to the ball - room was a half star of swords , and the entrances to the side - rooms were surmounted by several lances . The sight presented on entering the ball room was brilliant in the extreme . The doorways were handsomely draped with Eastern curtains , above the entrance were the regimental colours , flanked by national flags , the massive colours on each side being upholstered in blue , and decorated with lances . The numerous columns along the sides of the rooms , which , even unadorned , add so greatly to the beauty of the building , were all tastefully decorated . The lower portions of these columns were upholstered with white muslin relieved with coloured bows , and above this were affixed trophies of swords , lances , and groupings of national flags , and others bearing the crest of the regiment . The chief decoration was un doubtedly that which beautified the far end of the room , and attracted the attention of the dancers immediately they entered . This consisted of a large shield emblazoned with the crest and honours f the regiment , surmounted by a Royal silk banner , groups of flags of all nations , flanked by large s of swords . The effect of the swords as they glittered in the gaslight , and the bright - coloured flags , gave the room a very picturesque and imposing appear ance , which was enhanced in no small degree by the teful disposition of ornamental shrubs . The small om was divided into three by groups of tropical The centre portion - that opposite to the orchestia - was reserved for dancing , the portions on each side being handsomely furnished as drawing Card - rooms were also provided for those who wished to enjoy " a quiet rubber , " and indeed the arrangements on the whole were of the most com plete character , and reflected the greatest credit on Lieut . C. Bishop , who superintended the whole of the decorations and arrangements for the ball . Supper was laid in the Festival Concert - room , which had been completely transformed by the decorator and presented a most charming appearance as a salle à manger . To the guests entering from the ballroom the orchestra presented a very picturesque and bril liant appearance . In the centre was a large arch draped with blue and amber and decorated with swords and lances . On the top was placed the crest of the regiment , with national flags and stars of swords on either side . In the centre of the arch was a large figure representing Victory , with the statues of Terpsichore and Bacchus on each side . In the front of the orchestra was displayed the regimental plate , and this added greatly to the appearance of the room . Amongst the numerous articles exhibited . were the regimental cup , presented by Major McKenzie , the gold Adelaide vase , presented by Colonel the Hon . Legge , Colonel Abadie's cup , the cup won by representatives in a polo tournament in India versus the 10th Lancers , two cups of Burmese workmanship , won in 1877 and 1878 , the cup won at Calcutta in a polo tournament , cup presented by Cap tain Hozier , and others , which were arranged with excellent effect . The gallery front and the doors were draped with blue , and in front of the gallery were affixed the Royal Arms , flanked by a number of lances and stars of swords . rooms . L1 Balls . 1 : : 1 — The following accepted invitations : -Colonel and Mrs. Armytage , Major , Mrs. and Miss Allenby , Mrs. Apperley and party , Mr. and Mrs. Arden , Mr. and Mrs. Anne and party , Lord and Lady Auckland and Miss Eden , Mr. and Mrs. F. Anderson , Mr. and Mrs. Warde Aldham , Colonel , Mrs. and Miss Allardice , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Bower , Mr. Bateman , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Broughton , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Beaumont , Mr. and Mrs. Brocklehurst , Major and Mrs. Brougham , Mr. and Mrs. Bethell , Mr. Beckett , Sir Henry and Lady Boynton , Major and Mrs. Delvers Broughton , Mr. and Mrs. Bentley , Mrs. and Miss Barry , Captain Bethell , Colonel and Mrs. Brooksbank , Colonel and Mrs. Beadell , Mr. and Mrs. Haworth - Booth , Mr. and Mrs. Broadwood , Sir M. , Lady and Misses Biddulph , Miss Bosville and party , Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Byron Mr. Marshall Burton , Misses Bethell , Captain Bower , Mr. and Mrs. Broadbent , Captain and Mrs. Bayley , Colonel , Mrs. and Miss Brodhurst , Mr. H. Fairfax Cholmondely , Captain Cradock , Mr. and Mrs. P. Cun liffe , Sir G. and Lady Cayley and party , Captain and Mrs. Latham Cox , Mrs. and Miss Cholmondely , Captain F. Cholmeley , Captain and Mrs. Towers - Clark , Mr. Cockerell , Misses Chapple , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Coad , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Strickland Constable , Mr. A. Cayley , Captain Cavaye , Mr. F. Cholmeley , Major and Lady Elizabeth Clough Taylor , Mr. and Mrs. Digby Cayley , Mrs. and Miss St. Clair , Lady Emma and Miss Purey - Cust , Mr. , Mrs. and Miss Crawhall , Mrs. and Misses Cadman , Mr. and Mrs. Cayley , Major Charles Cooke , Mr. G. Caverley , Mr. and Misses Collins , Mrs. Courtney , Major and Lady Mary Cooke , Mr. George A. Duncombe , Mr. Geoffrey Dawnay , Mr. and Mrs. Dodsworth , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Dent , Major and Mrs. Daniell , General , Mrs. and Miss Daniell , Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Duncombe , Misses Duncombe , Mr. Dundas and party , Mr. , Mrs. and Miss Daleson , Mr. F. Daw Mr. and Mrs. A. Duncombe , Mr. W. Dundas.d party , Lady Derwent and Miss Inbestone , Major Duncombe , Hon . and Misses England , Misses Eadon , Misses Elsley , Mrs. and Miss Essex , Mr. and Mrs. Elliot , Major , Mrs. and Miss Egerton , Lieut . - Colonel Farwell , Sir W. and Lady Fielden , Misses Fielden , Mr. E. Fleming , Major Fell , Miss Foster , Captain and Mrs. Flint , Mrs. Fairfax , Mrs. and Misses Foster , Captain and Mrs. Freeman , Mrs. Fenwick , Mr. and Mrs. Gray , Mr. and Mrs. Lycett Green and party , Mr. and Mrs. Garforth , Sir Edward and Lady Green , Major and Mrs. Pigott , Mrs. Gatehouse , Colonel , Mrs. and Misses Gunter , Mrs. and Misses Gostling , Mrs. Harris and party , Mr. H. Hilyard , Mrs. and Misses Hunter , Major and Mrs. Harley , Mr. and Mrs. Hodham , Captain and Mrs. Hardy , Captain and Mrs. Humphrey , Colonel , Mrs. and Misses Holden , Mr. Hawke , Lady and Miss Hawke , Mr. and Mrs. Innes Hopkins , Lord and Lady Herries , Captain and Mrs. Hyslop , Mrs. and Misses Jebb , Captain and Mrs. Dunnington Jefferson , Mrs. and Miss Jenyns , Lord Ralph Kerr , Mr. A. H. Kerr , Cap tain and Mrs. Key and party , Captain , Mrs. and Miss Lister Kaye , Colonel , Mrs. and Miss Lees , Mr. and Mrs. Legard , Mr. and Mrs. Egremont Lascelles , Mrs. and Miss Lloyd , Mr. Leatham , Mrs. Leeman , Sir Charles and Lady Legard , Mr. Lawson and party , Mr. and Mrs. Lamb , Mrs. and Miss Langdale , the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress , Captain and Mrs. Mills , Mr. and Mrs. Russel Munro , Lord and Lady Middleton , Mrs. McFarlane and party , Mr. and Mrs. Mott and party , Dowager Lady Middleton , Mr. and Miss Mawson , Mrs. McInnis , Miss Milner , Major and Mrs. Maunsell , Hon . Mrs. and Misses Mon son , Major and Mrs. Morris , Mr. and Miss Mawdesley , Mr. MacBean , Captain and Mrs. Marshall , Mr. F. H. Maule , Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Milne , Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson , Sir William Onslow , Mr. Oldfield , Captain Owen ( 21st Hussars ) , Sir L. , Lady and Misses Pilking ton , Mr and Mrs. Parker , Mr. and Mrs. Perkins and party , Mr. and Mrs. St. G. Palmes , Captain and Mrs. Peacock , Mr. and Mrs. Pease , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Powlett , Mr. and Mrs. Pocklington , Major and Mrs. Preston , Captain and Mrs. Preston , Sir Charles and Lady Pelham , Mrs. and Miss St. Quintin , Sir George and Lady Rowley , Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Ramsden , Mr. and Mrs. R. Reynard , Mr. Spencer Stanhope and party , Mr. and Mrs. Roberts , Captain and Mrs. Reilly , Major and Mrs. Rolph , Major , Mrs. and Miss Reilly , Mr. A. Ringrose , Mrs. and Miss Riddell , Captain and Mrs. Ringrose , Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Richardson , Mr. Christopher Sykes , Com mander Saville , R.N. , Captain and Mrs. Seymour , Captain and Mrs. Sergeant and Miss Daniel , Captain , Mrs. and Miss Starkey , Colonel and Mrs. W. Smith , General and Mrs. Stansfield , Misses Stansfield , Mr. and Mrs. [ Sykes , Captain G. Starkey , Miss Starkey and party , Captain and Mrs. St. George , Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Smith , Captain and Mrs. Seymour , Mrs. Surtees , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Scrope , Mr. and Mrs. Thellusson , Major , Mrs. and Miss Tempest , Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Thomson , Colonel and Mrs. Ronald Taylor , Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Thompson , Mr. and Mrs. Clough Taylor , Miss Thompson , Mr. Henry Thompson , Mr. Trotter , Mr. Turton , Lady Cecilia and Miss Turton , Mr. and Mrs. Thomson , Miss Thomson , Captain and Mrs. Unett , Colonel , Mrs. and Misses Utterson , Miss Vickers , Captain and Mrs. Van Cort land , Miss Gratton , Miss Vickers , Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead and party , Captain and Mrs. Wardle , Mrs. and Miss Whitaker , Sir George , Lady and Misses Wombwell , Mrs. Watson , Miss Colvin , Sir James , Lady and Misses Walker , Mr. and Mrs. Eason Wilkinson , Mrs. and Misses Wallace , Mr. and Mrs. Wright , Major , Mrs. and Misses Wilkinson , Mr. and Mrs. Wardle , Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson , Mrs. Williamson , Mr. Wheeler , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson and party , Mr. and Mrs. Walker , Mr. and Mrs. Wylan , Mrs. Stockley and party , Captain and Mrs. Walker , Miss Bateson de Yarburgh , Colonel Walters , A.A.G. , Major Louis , Colonel Tyler , R.A. , and officers R.A. , Northern Dis trict , Colonel Stockley and officers R.E. , Northern District , Commissary - General Reeves , Colonel Sparkes , Surgeon - General Chapple and officers Medical Staff , Colonel Bond and officers R.A. , Northern Division , Colonel Dillon and officers R.A. , Lancashire Division , Colonel Eccles and officers 4th Regimental District , Colonel Rowlands and officers 5th and 68th Regi mental District , Colonel Feilden and officers 6th Regi mental District . Col. Thackwell and officers 8th and 40th Regimental Districts , Col. Allardyce and officers 15th Regimental District , Col. Fryer and officers 17th Regimental District , Col. Barrett and officers 19th Regimental District , Colonel Edridge and officers 20th Regimental District , Colonel Patton and officers 22nd Regimental District , Colonel Brown and officers 23rd Regimental District , Colonel Knox and officers 25th Regimental District , Colonel Cook and officers 30th Regimental District , Colonel Simpson and officers 33rd Regimental District , Colonel Blackett and officers 34th Regimental District , Colonel Dickins and officers 38th and 64th Regimental Districts , Colonel Crealock and officers 45th Regimental District , Colonel Mearant and officers 47th Regimental District , Colonel Ball Acton and officers 48th Regimental District , Colonel Warren and officers 51st and 65th Regimental Dis tricts , Colonel Fendall and officers 53rd Regimental District , Colonel Morley and officers 63rd Regimental District . Colonel Tupper and officers R.A. ( Woolwich ) , Leut - Colonel Grimston and officers 3rd East York shire Regiment , Colonel and 3rd Bat talion P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment , Colonel Hopkinson and officers 4th Battalion P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment , Colonel Walker and officers 3rd South Yorkshire Regiment , Colonel Hay and officers 3rd West York shire Regiment , Colonel Pollard and officers 4th West Yorkshire Regiment , Colonel Wilson and officers 3rd York and Lancaster Regiment , Colonel Wemyss and officers 3rd West Riding Regiment , and Colonel Stans feld and officers 4th West Riding Regiment . Messrs . Warren and Craik , Court florists , 43 , r . W Jermyn - street , St. James's , were favoured with com mands for many of the handsome and choice bouquets , also other floral arrangements used on this occasion .

Accession number

912L : 2124/6

Transcription

AUAD TOHO
Truth - 1887
I hear that upwards of five thousand oysters were consumed at the ball which was given the other day at York by the officers of the 9th Lancers .
NINTH ( QUEEN'S ROYAL ) LANCERS .
Point to point Steeplechase .
APRIL 1st , 1887 .
Catch Weights over 12st . 7lb . About 4 miles .
1. HON . C. WILLOUGHBY'S b.g. Bonfire .... Owner .
2. CAPT . LITTLE'S b.m , Phyllis
3. MAJOR GOUGH'S br.g. Billy
4. MR . COLVIN's b.g. The Topper
5. MR . JENNER'S br.g. Confidence
6. LT . - COL . HON . H. LEGGE'S ch.m. Diana
7. MR . DUFF'S b.g. Jumping Moses
8. HON . V. A. PELHAM's b.m. Sta . Maria
9. MR . MCFARLANE'S b.g. Rugby
ch.m. Nugget
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10. LORD D. COMPTON'S b.g. Caraway ..
II . HON . L. KING - NOEL's blk.m. Jezebel
12. CAPT . REYNARD'S ch.m. Slosh
13. CAPT . BISHOP'S b.g. Sportsman
14. MR . CAMERON'S b.g. Jim .
15. MAJOR SCOTT CHISHOLME's ch.g. Churston
16. CAPT . LAMONT'S ch.g. Nicholas
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17 .
18. CAPT . JOHNSON'S br.g. Tom Tit
19. LORD J THYNNE'S b.g. Extra Stout
" 1
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ch.g. Ronald .... Mr . Stanley .
.Owner .
Ir was at barracks , and the colonel had given orders that no disreputable females were to be admitted into barracks . Now it happened that that colonel's wife shortly after was taking a short cut into barracks through the back gate , when she was stopped by the sentry .
" Do you know who I am ? " says she .
66
I am the colonel's wife . "
46
Beg pardon , " says the sentry ; " but if
I was to let pass all the females as says they
are the colonel's wives , why these ' ere barracks would be full . Besides , you've not even brought a ' andbag . "
11.20
NINTH ( QUEEN'S ROYAL ) LANCERS .
POINT TO POINT STEEPLECHASE .
> 1887. <
A CHALLENGE CUP , value £ 100 , presented by Colonel H. A. Bushman , C.B. , for all horses bonå fide the property of Officers of the 9th Lancers , and to be ridden by Officers serving , or who have served in the Regiment . Catch weights over 12st . 7lb . About Four miles from point to point over a fair hunting country , to be named by Mr. E. Lycett Green . There will be no flags , and riders may make the best of their way , but must not ride for more than 100
yards at one time on a road or lane . Any rider infringing this rule to pay £ 1 , to go to the second horse , and to be disqualified .
To be ridden in red coats .
Any rider examining the course before starting to be disqualified .
Any rider not passing the post within 15 minutes of the winner to pay £ 1 , to go to the second horse , unless he or his horse are disabled .
To be run on FRIDAY , 1st April .
ENTRIES to CLOSE to the Honorary Secretary Race Committee on or before Wednesday , March 30th , after which the time and place of meeting will be notified .
NINTH ( QUEEN'S ROYAL ) LANCERS POINT TO POINT STEEPLECHASE . The officers of the above regiment , now stationed at the Fulford Barracks , York , had a point - to - point steeple chase yesterday . The prize was a Challenge Cup , value £ 100 , presented by Colonel H. A. Bushman , C.B. , for all horses bona fide the property of officers of the 9th Lancers , and to be ridden by officers serving , or who have served in the regiment ; catch weights over 12st 7lb . There were nineteen entries , all of which started . The course was across a fair hunting country , from Sutton - on - Forrest to Crake , a distance of about four - and - a - half - miles . The track was chosen by Mr. E. Lycett Green , M.F.H. York and Ainsty , and although heavy going , it proved satisfactory . The race resulted as under :
Major Scott Chisholme's ch g Churston ...... Hon . O Willoughby's b g Bonfire .... Hon V A Pelham's b m Sta Maria .. Capt Little's b m Phyllis ...... Major Gough s brg Billy ....... Mr Colvin's b g The Topper ...
Mr Jenner's br g Confidence Lt. - Col Hon H Legge's ch m Diana
Mr Duff's bg Jumping Moses .....
Mr McFarlane's b g Rugby
Mr McFarlane's ch m Nugget
Lord D Compton's b g Caraway
Hon L King - Noel's blk m Jezebel
Capt Reynard's ch m Slosh
Capt Bishop's bg Sportsman Mr Cameron's bg Jim .... Capt Lamont's ch g Nicholas
Capt Lamont's ch g Ronald
.Owner 1 .Owner 2 .Owner 3 .Owner O .Owner .Owner .Owner O Owner
Capt Johnson's br g Tom Tit Lord J Thynne's bg Extra Stont
.Owner .Owner O
Mr Jackson
.Owner
..Owner
.Owner O .Owner ..Owner Owner
Mr Stanley
Owner ... Owner
A good start was effected , but after going half the distance the result , bar accident , looked a moral for Churston , although Bonfire would have made a better run of it had he not bungled at the last fence . How Lever , Churston landed home easily by ten lengths ; about six lengths dividing second and third . At the conclusion of the race about 200 sat down to a splendid luncheon , provided by the officers , in a large marquec situated in a field near the winning post , at the village of Crayke , at the conclusion of which the officers were heartily cheered . We may add that the first Point - to point Regimental Steeple Chase in this district was pro moted by this regiment in 1873 , when Major Wetherall's Jumping Moses won . Mr. E. Lycett Green , M F.H. , York and Ainsty , officiated as starter , and Major Maun sell as judge .
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GRAND MILITARY BALL IN YORK . Colonel Abadie and the officers of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers on Wednesday night gave a grand ball in the Assembly Rooms , York , when about six hundred ladies and gentlemen were present . The memory of the last ball given by the officers of this regiment , which took place in 1873 , still lingers in the minds of many citizens who were present at that fashionable gathering . Since that time the regiment has seen much active service , and " Charasiah , " " Kabul , " " Kandahar , " and " Afghanistan , " have been added to the list of honours achieved . In November , 1885 , the regiment returned to England , and was quartered at Shorncliffe until August last , when , upon departure of the 3rd Hussars , the 9th Lancers were ordered to York , and have since that time occupied the cavalry barracks , and during their short stay made many friends .
the
The ball which took place on Wednesday night passed off most successfully , and no doubt , like the former one , will long be remembered . No expense was spared , and everything was done that could in any way add grandeur to the occasion or increase the comfort of the guests . Just above the main entrance to the ball - room was a half star of swords , and the entrances to the side - rooms were surmounted by several lances . The sight presented on entering the ball room was brilliant in the extreme . The doorways were handsomely draped with Eastern curtains , above the entrance were the regimental colours , flanked by national flags , the massive colours on each side being upholstered in blue , and decorated with lances . The numerous columns along the sides of the rooms , which , even unadorned , add so greatly to the beauty of the building , were all tastefully decorated . The lower portions of these columns were upholstered with white muslin relieved with coloured bows , and above this were affixed trophies of swords , lances , and groupings of national flags , and others bearing the crest of the regiment . The chief decoration was un doubtedly that which beautified the far end of the room , and attracted the attention of the dancers immediately they entered . This consisted of a large shield emblazoned with the crest and honours f the regiment , surmounted by a Royal silk banner , groups of flags of all nations , flanked by large s of swords . The effect of the swords as they glittered in the gaslight , and the bright - coloured flags , gave the room a very picturesque and imposing appear ance , which was enhanced in no small degree by the teful disposition of ornamental shrubs . The small om was divided into three by groups of tropical The centre portion - that opposite to the orchestia - was reserved for dancing , the portions on each side being handsomely furnished as drawing Card - rooms were also provided for those who wished to enjoy " a quiet rubber , " and indeed the arrangements on the whole were of the most com plete character , and reflected the greatest credit on Lieut . C. Bishop , who superintended the whole of the decorations and arrangements for the ball . Supper was laid in the Festival Concert - room , which had been completely transformed by the decorator and presented a most charming appearance as a salle à manger . To the guests entering from the ballroom the orchestra presented a very picturesque and bril liant appearance . In the centre was a large arch draped with blue and amber and decorated with swords and lances . On the top was placed the crest of the regiment , with national flags and stars of swords on either side . In the centre of the arch was a large figure representing Victory , with the statues of Terpsichore and Bacchus on each side . In the front of the orchestra was displayed the regimental plate , and this added greatly to the appearance of the room . Amongst the numerous articles exhibited . were the regimental cup , presented by Major McKenzie , the gold Adelaide vase , presented by Colonel the Hon . Legge , Colonel Abadie's cup , the cup won by representatives in a polo tournament in India versus the 10th Lancers , two cups of Burmese workmanship , won in 1877 and 1878 , the cup won at Calcutta in a polo tournament , cup presented by Cap tain Hozier , and others , which were arranged with excellent effect . The gallery front and the doors were draped with blue , and in front of the gallery were affixed the Royal Arms , flanked by a number of lances and stars of swords .
rooms .
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Balls .
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The following accepted invitations : -Colonel and Mrs. Armytage , Major , Mrs. and Miss Allenby , Mrs. Apperley and party , Mr. and Mrs. Arden , Mr. and Mrs. Anne and party , Lord and Lady Auckland and Miss Eden , Mr. and Mrs. F. Anderson , Mr. and Mrs. Warde Aldham , Colonel , Mrs. and Miss Allardice , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Bower , Mr. Bateman , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Broughton , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Beaumont , Mr. and Mrs. Brocklehurst , Major and Mrs. Brougham , Mr. and Mrs. Bethell , Mr. Beckett , Sir Henry and Lady Boynton , Major and Mrs. Delvers Broughton , Mr. and Mrs. Bentley , Mrs. and Miss Barry , Captain Bethell , Colonel and Mrs. Brooksbank , Colonel and Mrs. Beadell , Mr. and Mrs. Haworth - Booth , Mr. and Mrs. Broadwood , Sir M. , Lady and Misses Biddulph ,
Miss Bosville and party , Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Byron Mr. Marshall Burton , Misses Bethell , Captain Bower , Mr. and Mrs. Broadbent , Captain and Mrs. Bayley , Colonel , Mrs. and Miss Brodhurst , Mr. H. Fairfax Cholmondely , Captain Cradock , Mr. and Mrs. P. Cun liffe , Sir G. and Lady Cayley and party , Captain and Mrs. Latham Cox , Mrs. and Miss Cholmondely , Captain F. Cholmeley , Captain and Mrs. Towers - Clark , Mr. Cockerell , Misses Chapple , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Coad , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Strickland Constable , Mr. A. Cayley , Captain Cavaye , Mr. F. Cholmeley , Major and Lady Elizabeth Clough Taylor , Mr. and Mrs. Digby Cayley , Mrs. and Miss St. Clair , Lady Emma and Miss Purey - Cust , Mr. , Mrs. and Miss Crawhall , Mrs. and Misses Cadman , Mr. and Mrs. Cayley , Major Charles Cooke , Mr. G. Caverley , Mr. and Misses Collins , Mrs. Courtney , Major and Lady Mary Cooke , Mr. George A. Duncombe , Mr. Geoffrey Dawnay , Mr. and Mrs. Dodsworth , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Dent , Major and Mrs. Daniell , General , Mrs. and Miss Daniell , Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Duncombe , Misses Duncombe , Mr. Dundas and party , Mr. , Mrs. and Miss Daleson , Mr. F. Daw Mr. and Mrs. A. Duncombe , Mr. W. Dundas.d
party , Lady Derwent and Miss Inbestone , Major
Duncombe , Hon .
and Misses England , Misses Eadon , Misses Elsley , Mrs. and Miss Essex , Mr. and Mrs. Elliot , Major , Mrs. and Miss Egerton , Lieut . - Colonel Farwell , Sir W. and Lady Fielden , Misses Fielden , Mr. E. Fleming , Major Fell , Miss Foster , Captain and Mrs. Flint , Mrs. Fairfax , Mrs. and Misses Foster , Captain and Mrs. Freeman , Mrs. Fenwick , Mr. and Mrs. Gray , Mr. and Mrs. Lycett Green and party , Mr. and Mrs. Garforth , Sir Edward and Lady Green , Major and Mrs. Pigott , Mrs. Gatehouse , Colonel , Mrs. and Misses Gunter , Mrs. and Misses Gostling , Mrs. Harris and party , Mr. H. Hilyard , Mrs. and Misses Hunter , Major and Mrs. Harley , Mr. and Mrs. Hodham , Captain and Mrs. Hardy , Captain and Mrs. Humphrey , Colonel , Mrs. and Misses Holden , Mr. Hawke , Lady and Miss Hawke , Mr. and Mrs. Innes Hopkins , Lord and Lady Herries , Captain and Mrs. Hyslop , Mrs. and Misses Jebb , Captain and Mrs. Dunnington Jefferson , Mrs. and Miss Jenyns , Lord Ralph Kerr , Mr. A. H. Kerr , Cap tain and Mrs. Key and party , Captain , Mrs. and Miss Lister Kaye , Colonel , Mrs. and Miss Lees , Mr. and Mrs. Legard , Mr. and Mrs. Egremont Lascelles , Mrs. and Miss Lloyd , Mr. Leatham , Mrs. Leeman , Sir Charles and Lady Legard , Mr. Lawson and party , Mr. and Mrs. Lamb , Mrs. and Miss Langdale , the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress , Captain and Mrs. Mills , Mr. and Mrs. Russel Munro , Lord and Lady Middleton , Mrs. McFarlane and party , Mr. and Mrs. Mott and party , Dowager Lady Middleton , Mr. and Miss Mawson , Mrs. McInnis , Miss Milner , Major and Mrs. Maunsell , Hon . Mrs. and Misses Mon son , Major and Mrs. Morris , Mr. and Miss Mawdesley , Mr. MacBean , Captain and Mrs. Marshall , Mr. F. H. Maule , Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Milne , Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson , Sir William Onslow , Mr. Oldfield , Captain Owen ( 21st Hussars ) , Sir L. , Lady and Misses Pilking ton , Mr and Mrs. Parker , Mr. and Mrs. Perkins and party , Mr. and Mrs. St. G. Palmes , Captain and Mrs. Peacock , Mr. and Mrs. Pease , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Powlett , Mr. and Mrs. Pocklington , Major and Mrs. Preston , Captain and Mrs. Preston , Sir Charles and Lady Pelham , Mrs. and Miss St. Quintin , Sir George and Lady Rowley , Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Ramsden , Mr. and Mrs. R. Reynard , Mr. Spencer Stanhope and party , Mr. and Mrs. Roberts , Captain and Mrs. Reilly , Major and Mrs. Rolph , Major , Mrs. and Miss Reilly , Mr. A. Ringrose , Mrs. and Miss Riddell , Captain and Mrs. Ringrose , Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Richardson , Mr. Christopher Sykes , Com mander Saville , R.N. , Captain and Mrs. Seymour , Captain and Mrs. Sergeant and Miss Daniel , Captain , Mrs. and Miss Starkey , Colonel and Mrs. W. Smith , General and Mrs. Stansfield , Misses Stansfield , Mr. and Mrs. [ Sykes , Captain G. Starkey , Miss Starkey and party , Captain and Mrs. St. George , Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Smith , Captain and Mrs. Seymour , Mrs. Surtees , Mr. , Mrs. and Misses Scrope , Mr. and Mrs. Thellusson , Major , Mrs. and Miss Tempest , Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Thomson , Colonel and Mrs. Ronald Taylor , Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Thompson , Mr. and Mrs. Clough Taylor , Miss Thompson , Mr. Henry Thompson , Mr. Trotter , Mr. Turton , Lady Cecilia and Miss Turton , Mr. and Mrs. Thomson , Miss Thomson , Captain and Mrs. Unett , Colonel , Mrs. and Misses Utterson , Miss Vickers , Captain and Mrs. Van Cort land , Miss Gratton , Miss Vickers , Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead and party , Captain and Mrs. Wardle , Mrs. and Miss Whitaker , Sir George , Lady and Misses Wombwell , Mrs. Watson , Miss Colvin , Sir James , Lady and Misses Walker , Mr. and Mrs. Eason Wilkinson , Mrs. and Misses Wallace , Mr. and Mrs. Wright , Major , Mrs. and Misses Wilkinson , Mr. and Mrs. Wardle , Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson , Mrs. Williamson , Mr. Wheeler , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson and party , Mr. and Mrs. Walker , Mr. and Mrs. Wylan , Mrs. Stockley and party , Captain and Mrs. Walker , Miss Bateson de Yarburgh , Colonel Walters , A.A.G. , Major Louis , Colonel Tyler , R.A. , and officers R.A. , Northern Dis trict , Colonel Stockley and officers R.E. , Northern District , Commissary - General Reeves , Colonel Sparkes , Surgeon - General Chapple and officers Medical Staff , Colonel Bond and officers R.A. , Northern Division , Colonel Dillon and officers R.A. , Lancashire Division ,
Colonel Eccles and officers 4th Regimental District , Colonel Rowlands and officers 5th and 68th Regi mental District , Colonel Feilden and officers 6th Regi mental District . Col. Thackwell and officers 8th and 40th Regimental Districts , Col. Allardyce and officers 15th Regimental District , Col. Fryer and officers 17th Regimental District , Col. Barrett and officers 19th Regimental District , Colonel Edridge and officers 20th Regimental District , Colonel Patton and officers 22nd Regimental District , Colonel Brown and officers 23rd Regimental District , Colonel Knox and officers 25th Regimental District , Colonel Cook and officers 30th Regimental District , Colonel Simpson and officers 33rd Regimental District , Colonel Blackett and officers 34th Regimental District , Colonel Dickins and officers 38th and 64th Regimental Districts , Colonel Crealock and officers 45th Regimental District , Colonel Mearant and officers 47th Regimental District , Colonel Ball Acton and officers 48th Regimental District , Colonel Warren and officers 51st and 65th Regimental Dis tricts , Colonel Fendall and officers 53rd Regimental District , Colonel Morley and officers 63rd Regimental District . Colonel Tupper and officers R.A. ( Woolwich ) ,
Leut - Colonel Grimston and officers 3rd East York
shire Regiment , Colonel and 3rd Bat talion P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment , Colonel Hopkinson and officers 4th Battalion P.W.O. Yorkshire Regiment , Colonel Walker and officers 3rd South Yorkshire Regiment , Colonel Hay and officers 3rd West York shire Regiment , Colonel Pollard and officers 4th West Yorkshire Regiment , Colonel Wilson and officers 3rd York and Lancaster Regiment , Colonel Wemyss and officers 3rd West Riding Regiment , and Colonel Stans feld and officers 4th West Riding Regiment .
Messrs . Warren and Craik , Court florists , 43 , r . W Jermyn - street , St. James's , were favoured with com mands for many of the handsome and choice bouquets , also other floral arrangements used on this occasion .

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