During a grand ball on 28 October 1922, the castle caught fire and was destroyed.

Later in the month, a grand ball was held with over 800 current and former members attending.

The building was opened with a grand ball on 7 October 1802.

The building was also used for grand balls, political rallies and other events.

Her uncle was busy talking about some grand ball he'd been to in the capital.

When it was finished, he gave a grand ball with four orchestras, and nobody came.

What with the Prince coming in for a grand ball and all.

On the next evening a grand ball will be held.

They are there to deliver an invitation to a grand ball.

The event which had been long in the planning for that particular evening was a state banquet to be followed by a grand ball.