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| | Maharajah of Jeypore's Ball, India, 19th Century |
 | | The ball given by the Maharajah of Jeypore to their Excellencies the Viceroy and Lady Mayo took place on the 6th ult., in the Assembly Rooms at Simla, which were most gorgeously decorated for the occasion. |
 | | The stage was turned into a dais for the Viceregal party, and was fitted up with large mirrors, lounges, and rich carpeting. |
 | | Shortly after ten, Lord and Lady Mayo, with a strong personal staff, arrived, and were received by a guard of honour, the bands, his Highness the Maharajah and suite, and the political agent at Jeypore. |
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