A most successful ball was given in the Town Hall, Sumner, on Tuesday evening, by the married men, in return for one given, by the ladies a short time ago. Over 200 peo ple were present, and dancing was kept up till past midnight. During the evening Messrs Strong and Monde gave cornet solos, and Miss Preston a violin solo, which, was vociferously encored. Songs also were given by Mrs.McLeod and Mrs Brooking, and by Messrs Massey, Hollow, and Horton, and a recitation by Mr Stevens.
