The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-01
The Prince Of Wales on Horseback In
q Drenching Rain.
Reviews the Troops and Volunteers
and Likes Being Lionized.
THE BALL LAST NIGHT,
ks., &c., As.

Special Despatch TO the New York Herald.
HALIFAX, July 81, 1850.
The Prince rode out in plain costume yesterday after
noon and received drenching before he returned but
he sat his horse cooly in the rain as at starting
At hapast seven he dined at the Government. House,
with Lord Mulgrave and party Of forty six ladies' and
gentlemen.
This morning. at eleven O'Clock, the Prince left the
Government House in the uniform in which be landed,
and IN company with all the members Of bis suite rode
to the Common to review the troops in the garrison and
the volunteers He received all sides with enthu-
sastc cheers from the Of people col.
lected round the field
The troops consisted Of the Sixty second and Sixty
regiments, company OF engineers and five volunteer
companies Of infantry and Of artillery.
When these had formed into line he rode past with his
staff and received them admirably receiving the most
hearty cheers from the muttudes the whole way which
he acknowledged by repeatedly lifting his cooked hat and
bowling.
He then returned to where the royal standard hung
from STAFF and the troops filed past with beautiful pre-
cision.
He subsequently rode between the lines, appearing to
| enjoy the whole amazingly.
He continually smiling and chatting with the OH
him. and he evidently likes being lionized.
At twenty minutes to two he LEFT the field amid salute
from the volunteer artillery which the only firing
that took place
He next inspected the citada, and returned 10 the
Government House To luncheon after which he returned
the Common witness the rustic sports which
composed Of the following races
l. Flat race, 500 yards open to Nova scot!ans only
2. Flat race, 500 yards, open to all
D. Flat race 800 yards-boys not over eighteen or IN
Hurdle race 200 yards-oght hurdles three feet SIX
| nches-open to all.
D. Champion race, open to winners OF the above.
D. Running high jump.
7. Running wide jump.
O. Running hop, skip and jump.
10. Climbing creased pole.
~ Putting shot twenty four pounds, opep 10 Gil.
10. Knowing sedge.
II. Rniaand treacle.
IL. wheelbarrow blndfod.
SPORTS.
10 Flat Eace for Indians, 800 yards tie wrner can
also run pDehe champion race.
IL. Bowsandsarrows.
Is. Grand Iudian.wr dance.
10. Creased pig race
The Indians in their sports all their national
tune, and attracted much attention The tribe Of Nc
macs performed dance before him.
Seven thousand people assembled around nm at
this time. He laughed heartily at the ludlcrous games
and scenes, and appeared very much Interested tho
foot racing.
He dned at halfpast seven, with ny guess the Co
vernment House
The whole town and the feet in the narbor arc bril-.
wet, and the Examinations Consequence &C.
neral
The ball In his honor at the Province Building tho
grand event tonight, and three thousand guests
pected to be present The ball and supper rooms
magnificent, and the lighting very brilliant.
Yesterday and to-day have been kept general hoi
days and newspapers have been printed satur-
day.
The Prince arrived at the ball. accompanied by AL tho
members OF his suite and Lord Mulgrave, at a few
minutes before ten he appeared his uniform, and looked
remarkably well and good humorcd. lie gave a recep-
ton 10 all present the ball ROOM and they passed him
In single file. lie danced afterwards with MISS Young,
niece Of the Premier, and the daughter Of Mr.
Pusbury, United States Consul. He % CAPT
tai Walter and very entertaining partner.
The ball is a great success, and Albert Edward bis
glory. lie evidently likes being lionizcd and fond Of
gaye,y and excitement It is amusing to observe tho
eyes Of the ladies the and gallery watching his
every and gesture and casting envioas gances
at his fortunate partners. ] heard more than one
whisper what beautiful dancer" as he glded In tho
waltz He resis his partner frequently, and s up the
interval with cheerful conversation and remarks upon the
company. His finest feature Ia his nose, which % be-
comngy prominent and nearly Roman.
The weather Ia beautifully fine and all HALIFAX 10 one
grand carniral,