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MASONIC BALL
[Welland Telegraph, 23 January 1891]
The masonic ball last Friday night was one of the most brilliant affairs which ever took place in Welland. Never before in the history of Orient Hall was such a beautiful assembly gathered within its walls, and never were the decorations arranged with more artistic taste. The stage furnishings represented a drawing room, while bunting, flags and flowers were hung or placed around the room where they contrasted to best advantage. Promptly at nine o’clock Philip’s orchestra, of Thorold, sent forth the entrancing strains of the grand march, which was responded to by 100 couples, and then the dance went on and “joy was unconfined,” and the grey dawn of morn streaked the eastern horizon ere the musicians put up their instruments, and the last dancers left the hall. Visitors from Thorold, Merritton, St. Catharines, Port Colborne, Niagara Falls and all parts of the county were present. The floor arrangements were under the supervision of Messrs. D.R. Pursel, Geo. Wells, S.J. Sidey, W.J. Best, A.E. Douglass and W.E. Hardison, and to such perfection was their part performed that there was not the semblance of hitch in anything. Luncheon was served in the masonic lodge room upstairs, about 250 sitting down to the tables. A large number of people were present who took no part in the dancing, and the stage was set apart for their accommodation, where they could indulge in social chat and watch the merry whirl beneath. Philip’s orchestra gave such satisfaction that its engagements in Welland are likely to be numerous in the future. The luncheon, which was provided by Mr. W.J. McCoppen, of the Mansion House, was a triumph of the cuisine. The proceeds, after paying all expenses, were $125. May such pleasant gatherings be at least of yearly occurrence, was the sentiment of all who were present.
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