HELENSBURGH NEWS, THURSDAY 7TH JANUARY 1886
SHANDON. SERVANTS’ BALL AT THE HYDROPATHIC.
The annual assembly of the servants of this very popular establishment took place on Tuesday of last week.
There was a very large array of partners on the floor of the ball-room, and everything went off in the highest spirit and smoothness. An excellent supper was provided for the company in the adjoining room, and several toasts were given and responded to.
Mr Charles Neaves, the manager, did his utmost in making the party a very agreeable one.

LENNOX HERALD, SATURDAY 14TH JANUARY 1888.
SHANDON. HYDROPATHIC BALL.
The annual ball of the servants of the Shandon Hydropathic and their friends took place on Friday evening last, the large dining hall being laid out for the occasion.
Dancing commenced at nine o’clock prompt, Mr Hatton, pianist, ably performing the musical part, while the duties of master of ceremonies was conducted by Mr David Murray.
After the first part of the programme had been gone through, the company, which numbered over a hundred, adjourned to the lesser dining-hall for refreshments. Dancing again commenced, and was kept up with liveliness till long after midnight.