Alas, as I fear I may have been unclear in the turn description - Regardless of which dinner gathering one attends prior to the ball (Governor, Mayor, Ms. Applethwaite, Ms. Fangley, and the sumptuous feast), all are still welcome to participate in the ball itself. One does not need to sup with the Governor himself to attend the ball.
Please choose the dining option that best suits one’s tastes and proceed to the ball afterwards without any judgment or gossip trailing in the wake.