The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-19

ebony and gill; under which, upon ornamented pedesias
were vases Of natural aowers, from Evers gardens II
Brighton. Between these chandeliers were largo
pier glasses, gilt framed and flower wrsathed, and
the redupcations Of three mirrors seemed increase
immsssuraoy tho size Of tho In tho corners
extremity Of tho tent, pier glasses half con-
ceaed ~ common curtains, and just beyond them were
evereens and flowers forming beautiful supports 10 the
back scene and relieved By statues Ceres and Heoe
Looking from the entrance Of the marquee towards ia
extremity the effect was perfectly bewidering Bosices
all these decorations, which the reader must frame into
picture for himself, the eye attracted by msuy
little detas-a stripe Of gilt, happy flourish OF thu
crayop which cannot BIO described upon paper but
which aided tho general effect. Then Immediately sp-
posite, half hidden by trees and flowers, among
which a white fountain dubbed up Its crystal
waters falling again diamond drops beneath tho brn
liant llxh,s, an immense pi;ture OF Windsor Castle
frowned splendidly and completed the tout ensemble
johnson had surpassed himself in this picture. From
The Of the magnificent castle aoaed the royal
standard. Around trees, pcturesqely arranged and
grouping with the real evergreen the foreground xha
by happy fortune the artist had succeeded In catching
that hazy msty half couded sky peculiar 70 Ensiish
landscapes All OF the royal party recognized at once the
fidelity OF this picture and repeatedly expressed their
admiration not only Of the artists sk OF good
taste which thus beautifully and suggest
ed the presence Of the Prince and connected home
with his appearance here. Seats covered with greon
cloth arranged around the marquee and royaa
party were seated upon velvet sofas
THE coUp D'GIL.
Turning towards the entrance OF the marquee and ook
ing upon the body OF the theatre, the coup da
surprising, and each detail only heightened the plea
sure OF The Grs. impression. The horseshos
shape OF the theatre is that most favorable
/ for fine effect, and the result was all
that could be wished From the ceiling which most
4 richly frcscoed and panied in gold and white.
hung q large chandelier inverted dome Of gas
/ lights and glass, gttering and blazing indescrbs.
4 bly, This and side brackets around the walls
gave sufficient light for dozen such halls,
and brought every detail OF the decorations
full The theatre has three tiers, each OF which
/ vas differently adorned Objection might be taken 10
the motive OF the decorations-which Was mainly gilt
and coorand might have found fault with the gaudiness
and lack OF simplicity which characterized the affair but
lie certain that every thing whi,h could be done with
this OF adornmen-and II Is capable Of magnificent
when entrusted to good hands-was accomplished
ir The ballroom From the uppermos. tier, gilced pu.
rs with arches connecting them, support the roof, and
these were eft undecoraed except by slight drAperes
OF red white and blue flags Tho front d this upper tier
was covered with hanging OF crimson clotL,
| fringed With blue, And a blue border, draped
Ia fesoons and studded with gilt stars
| along the upper edge Of the balustrade. Each OF
ihese estcons was bed by bouquet OF natural flowers,
from which depended lorg blue bauneret, ending In
gii ball which hung below the balurade and over the
tier below Tho second tier hung with orange color
| ed cloth, fringed with blue and festooned with
crimson and wreaths Of nowers. At equal dis.
! ,aIces along the front were shields alter.
| nately bearing the Prince OF Wales feather,
and the notices, "Justicia,r "Concorda," "Amicta,'
and other Latin inscriptions Each OF these shields WAS
placed upon blue hanging, with golden stars and
supported either side by the British and Americas
flags. The lrst or lower tier was hung With royal
| purple velvet, edged and relieved by gold lace,
and festooned and draped TO reveal at
| cqui-dstances, the glded figures which adorn
the front OF this circle The dancing floor slightly
raised above the level Of the dress circle and
rounded by . Light rope railing, and WAS completely
closed BY white drapery, edged with blue and orange
cloth. Directly opposite the stage and rising from tho
rs TO the third tiers the royal box handsomely
draped with crimson fAacifuly embroidered with
| gold lScc and the whole surmounted by .
dome OF blue velvet with outlines and ornaments 10 gold
Upon the front OF the box the Prince Of Wales
Gather Above II, where the drapcres met, were the
crown and arms OF Ensland and upon summit Of the
dome . spread eagle, in gilt The entrances TO thu
dancing door, indeed to every other portion Of the house
hung with curtains OF purple velvet II from this
description the reader imagine the immense theatre;
the dancing floor enclosed Is By pavilion each tier diff.
ferenty but richly decorated ana wded with supcrbiy
dressed lades the roy box all aEare with light, and
rich in gt purple and azure tho frescoeA ceiling with
It's pendant dome OF light; the marquee, with its groves
towers, mirrors and arabesque ceiling. ts mutioru
and varied decorations and s view OF Windsor Castle scea
from out window; he imagine this
scene, and then crowd with richly dressed ladies'
gentlemen In every variety OF ball cos;ume from the ua
| military Uniform 10 the plain black drees coat while
all the lights stream their brilliant radiance, while
mirrors and jew els ssh back and reiupeae the rays,
and tas soft, swell Of the music bears the
lish, moving ,hrcng In bewderns maze Of beauty.
then he form ea 81 the appearance Of the Bss
| ton theatre at tho Prince OF Wales ball.
| THE SUPER ROOM.
There two entrances TO the supper room; both
front the first tier and neither very wide easily
ccesbls The keloieon Hall, occupied, singulariy
enough by Roman catholic congregation taken for
the supper room, there being apartment about ths
theatre large CROUCH for the purpose. The nos
very large but has gallery running around In which
Is lne organ, and tho further extremity . raised
Upon this das The table for the Prince his suite
and the committee set small dvsn
| placed upon this das, but all the guests wore
obliged TO stand while eating. The woodwork OF ,hn
| hall vas rerantei In white and gilt and extempore
chandeliers Of asyie unique, but inelesant,
pended from the ceiling, and consisted simply OF gas
pipe with ave sx burners extending OUT like the
OF nrework star and without any relief
| whatever. The tables elegantly furnished and
decorated With towers, ard large mound Of flowers
placed q, the entrance 10 Upon the gallery
placed divsns aeordssF accommodation for about
hundred add any peoas aud these 81 course. were re-
| served for the lsdire table also set frout
the organ, FOR the supply OF shcze in The gallery. The
tables set with raised shelves, and aglittsr
With sili and zaan. Wax candles placed upoo
the Princes table wreslhs u suspend
"a around tie galleries Altogether the appearance Of
| tie lille room, wish its high ceiling, pure white
walls and ue. lurn shed tables very handsome, Ia
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