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Show CAVE A BALL AT MANILLA. How the Peace Commission Fosters Friendship Friend-ship of Natives. Manila, June 4. The Philippine commission Thursday night gave one of the most brilliant balls Manila has ever seen. It was one of a series of entertainments intended to foster friendship between the Americans and the natives. The commission has the handsomest residence in Manila, overlooking over-looking the harbor. The grounds surrounding sur-rounding it were illuminated, while the house itself was decorated with the American colors. Thenewly appointed judges, General Otis, a number of other American officials offi-cials and many wealthy natiyes were present. There was a display of gorgeous gor-geous native toilets and many jewels were worn. The array of handsome women surprised the Americans. There was a long program of American and Filipino dances, followed by the rendering ren-dering of several instrumental selections, selec-tions, ending with "The Star-Spangled Banner." |