Early December 1895

The following ad is displayed in the local newspapers and magazines as well as on posters at the Whitby Library and Museum, the Railway station, several clubs and in the shopping streets:

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The public is respectfully informed that a

CHARITABLE CHRISTMAS BALL

will take place at SALTWICK VIEW MANOR

on the evening of FRIDAY THE TWENTIETH OF DECEMBER

at Eight O'Clock,

for the BENEFIT of the

WHITBY SOCIETY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LITERACY

 

Under the distinguished patronage of:

The Dowager Countess Selby,

The Right Honourable Lord McPadraic,

and various excellent ladies and gentlemen.

 

The proceeds resulting from this splendid engagement are intended to fund small libraries in the local board schools and the Whitby Workhouse, thus providing Whitby’s young and indigent population with an opportunity for SELF-IMPROVEMENT. Appealing to the TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS, the attendance of every generous and socially minded lady and gentleman is earnestly solicited.

 

The Royal York Orchestra has been engaged for the occasion.

Dancing will commence at Half Past Nine and Cease at Three O’Clock.

 

A scrumptious supper will be provided at Eleven O’Clock.

 

Tickets, one pound each, can be procured beforehand from the Whitby Post Office, or may be purchased upon arrival at the door of the Manor. Refreshments and supper are included in the price.

 

Evening dress is imperative!