The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-26


pcared to be in better trmor than on any oshsr oooa-
sion since their visit W great metropolis They,
however, did Lot appear TO recognise The Aldermen
Corremen having any thing TO do with the beauty
and ell gance Of the During the progress Of The
nbe ailments they regarded the workmen and decora-
vi favor than any Of the assuming snobs who
pretended direct snas thus showing their good sense
and discr nnaon filthy, ora igecoored glove can no
hic nifty Of character in Alderman or cart
Than wooden leg be made to pass current -
bona fee leg OF flesh and blood. The japanese
through the various lodges which were being
played them, and avoided the conspiraors against
their peace much they could with any regard -
their accustomed pocncss. To Mr. Warren Leland and
hs brothers the Ambassadors doubtless indebted for
many marks of attentions whs, the display last night
would have been without their personal supervision and
attention is more than any sane man Can attempt
to say Certainly, everything depended
ON the elegance Of certain Aldermen, one
Of the principal decorations of the ball room would
necessarily consisted Of tobacco boxes and spttoon,
the disgust of both Japanese aud Americans The better
aud civilized counsels of educated gentlemen pre-
vailed and the Japanese left to enjoy themselves
without these excresences on our civilization.
The principal feature Of the evening-which at
racted the attention of the Orientas and drew forth
audible signs and CALCULATIONS from lovesck swains-
kOTSeOus
Such delicate feet encased in such tiny Shoes such slcn
der and vouptuous buss covered with profuson
of axen, golden auburn and ebon hair. the scene Yves
grand when the empty ball lay open to the sight, de
corated with all the have attempted describe
how greatly enhanced was the coup dGu vhe
the brilliant company began to arrive As throng after
throng Of lovely women swept into the saloons, With
all the majesty Of health beauty, wealth and happi
ness, it seemed il the hours and pers OF the
East had met together TO hold midnight revel and
70 celebrate their highest holiday The great marts
of commerce in the city must indeed have been ram
sacked the fullest extent supply the necessities q
the army who turned in such round num-
bcrs last night sans laces gauzes, brocades ulles,
cambrics shawls, and TUNES Of Eastern manufacture;
nantes and tuncs from Paris London aud every cont
mental city mingled in the vast array with the manufc-
tured excelencies of land The ladies sbon1
respondent under the hand Of the milliner.
Each one strived, in anticipation Of the
event, 20 excel the other, and the result
perfect chaos of elegance, beauty and refinement.
So much brilliancy ia rarely to be even in this
city of wonders and protean changes. The ball room
looked upon the brightly Illuminated garden, where
thousands Of colored lights burning, Of them
emitting sweet odors, and crystal fountains sparkling
their radiant beams. From the branches of the
trees, full Of green foliage, depended myriade
Of lamps, each varied in color and twinkng with .
lustre and cheering base like so many golden stars set
In sky. The murmuring sound OF the waters,
falling gently from marble statues and gliding bscx from
circular lake into their original fount music in e.
self and the found of the brazen trumpes and horpsof
the musicians borne upon the night wind and through
the trees, II produced weirdke effect on those who
calmly reviewing tho scene while the merry compa
ny thoughess Of the moment whred about in the
intricacies OF the dizzy dance.
ENTRANCE OF THE JAPANESE
The Prince Ambassadors and the principal officers Of
the Embassy their entrance from the hotel to the ball
ROOM received by the Joint Committee Of the Com.
mttec of the Common Council and conducted through the
various apartments appropriated to the festivities Of the
evening On their entrance, the beautiful and touching
tune Of "Kathlccn Mavourncen" struck up by the
Band and appeared TO be highly appreciated by the
distinguished guests. On entering the principal ball
room chaperoned by the members Of the Naval Commits
son they conducted through the hrong Of guests,
who opened right and left, leaving lane for them 70
pass through 10 the pavilion which had been prepared
for their exclusive accommodation at the north Of the
building, the stage Of the theatre The interest al
this juncturc intense. The guests spontaneously
roee while the cry round the immense building Of
"The Japanese the Japanese" Every eye strained,
and every present stood tiptoe N the mem
beers Of the unique corps dplomaique The interest IN
Tommy particularly intense. All wished 70
see him In particular, the lion of the Embassy.
On his appearance-not, by the way, in American Co.'S
tune, which he has lately assumed, but in the clothing
peculiar TO his Countrywide greeted with the usual
notes of admiration and both broadcoth and crnolre
united hcralding the advent of the japanese Adons.
II been said that young Master Taeisi would have
sportcd his "togs," but that he prevented from
doing So Of the Of his Supporters espe.
cay the awful Ogorc Bnngo the adviser Of the Embassy
As IL was however he looked exceedingly well and no
doubt the nutlcring heart Of many a maiden went
pit a pat the struturcs or the guido portion
of the press 10 the contrary nov withdrawing.
The japanese plainly almost dressed upon the
occasion their great reception in New York and
occupied seats upon the platform raised for them and
watched the proceedings the ball room, with the great
sioIidy and without any apparent emotion.
THE DEPARTURE OF THE GUESTS
commenced at about O'Clock The guests reached tho
street by the Chrsys saloon and by this
rangemcnt the crowd at the entrance Of the ball room
was In measure relieved Guests continued 10 arrive,
however until O'Clock this morning. great the
rush. but A. NJ the last party had left the rooms.
so ended this the greatest e which the city Of New
York ever extended TO guests and amid the blaze
of the sire lamps the cheers Of the crowds the
corners streets the last guest like the last man in
the play took his departure and the curtain dropped
upon the Grand Reception Ball.
| THE GREAT JAPANESE BALL THROUGH A
FIFTH AVENUE LORGUETTE.
TEE BLUE AND GOLD or THE AyrAn-rHE LADIES