| Orchestra or Band | Band of the Royal Artillery,
Band of the London Rifle Brigade |
| Set List | Guard of Honour,
22:30 Dancing |
| Royal Presence | HRH The Prince of Wales,
HRH The Princess of Wales,
HRH The Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein,
HRH The Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein,
HRH The Princess Louise,
HRH The Princess Beatrice,
HRH The Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn,
HRH The Princess Frederica,
HRH The Princess Mary Adelaide,
HRH The Duke of Connaught,
HRH The Duke of Cambridge,
HRH The Prince Henry of Battenberg,
HSH The Duke of Teck,
HSH The Prince Edward |
| Performance Notes | There was dancing in the auditorium and the conservatories of the Royal Horticultural Society that adjoined the Hall. Their terraces and promenades were illuminated amd two military bands occupied their kiosks. Tickets included supper, refreshments and wine.
"In commemoration of the Queens Jubilee, the officers of Volunteer rifle corps in Great Britain gave a ball last week at the Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington. The company present numbered over 1000...The Royal guests were received on thier arrival by Lord Edward Pelham Clinton...A guard of honour was furnished by the 4th V.B. (the Queen's), under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Frank W Hadden. Dancing commenced at half-past ten, the music being supplied by the band of the Royal Artillery. Supper was served in the conservatory, which was briilliantly illuminated for the occasion, and the band of the London Rifle Brigade was in attendance. It was announced that any profit resulting from the ball would be handed over to the volunteer Forces' Benevolent Association."
(Illustrated London News, 9 July 1887) |