The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-27

ring the evening, and remained with the company until
half past two O'Clock this morning. Tho dancing, on tho
whole, among the company was not very good. The
Prince very aaby and good naturedy corrected some OF
the laundering dances, and every now and then called
out the different figures of the dance. He u himself
very graceful and accomplished dancer, ~ no fully
proved in the way he whirled through watzes, pokas
and quadrlles. While he danced he was repeatedly
cheered and he very properly took partner when
ever he stood up 70 dance.
The people everywhere greatly delighted. The un.
pretending and genial disposition Of the young Prince
has gained him the affection Of many true and
worthy hearts. The noblemen who attended
his Royal Highness did not mnge in the fes-
Invites Of the dance. The ball closed at three o'clock
this morning. but before leaving the Prince and suite
pressed themselves greatly pleased at the cordial and
affectionate reception accorded them.
l. The Prince has been presented with SPLENDID New
foundland dog, with collar costing three hundred dol
lars The collar has been manufactured by Tiffany Co.,
of New York; and is heavy silver collar, two inches
wide On the upper part three oval medallions the
the right being supported by the lion coachant,
and containing the of England within the garter
which inscribed the national motto, Honi soft ui y,
pnse" The zone the left 10 supported by the uni
corn and contains the royal escutcheon within similar
garter The central medallion ia larger and is enclosed
in wreath formed Of the rose, thistle and shamrock,
and surmounted by the coronet and pumes Of Wales the
motto, Sch Diem" appearing under the coronet. In this
medallion is the inscription
Presented to his Royal Hghness the Prince of Wales
from the Inhabitants Of Newfoundland"
The weight Of the collar fortyhve ounces, and fine
stee chain accompanies it.
This has been very nne, bright and bamy day At
ten O'Clock this morning reported that the Prince
would after leave Government House. his way TO
the Hero and consequently crowd collected to glance at
the fortunate youth. The Government House large,
solid and compact building, in the of the city,
rounded by arches, and at present almost altogether
drowned in evergreens and flowers. The report
proved 10 be very correct; for ct about half.
past ten O'Clock the Prince appeared, followed
by his suite, and was saluted with loud and
enthusiastic cheers which repeated again and again
along the whole route 1t soon became known that the
Prince going to embark the Hero, and the excite
ment Of the people therefore speedily redoubed The
wharf was thoroughly blockaded by dense crowd, who
cheered necessarily The soldiers fthe Newfoundland Com
pany drawn up line inside of the wharf, and the
volunteers occupied prominent position outside. The
seats provided for the accommodation Of the pub
lie appropriated by the ladies' who took the ut
most interest the proceedings the government officials
the Judges Justices and the Attorney General most OF
the latter of whom were dressed In full official costume,
with flowing robes and wigs
The whole Of the housetops in the vicinity, and the
masts and yards Of vessels in the harbo were covered
with people. The harbor was filed with small craft
dressed rainbow colors sporting merrily about in the
tranquil waters of the bay. The bells chmed swcetly
procession and the interest OF the
every moment became greater The Prince appeared
horseback followed by the various societies in the order
given
The Union Engine ana Axe Fire Companies
he North RI an Highland
The Chair table Irish Society.
The 81. Georges Society.
The Carpenters Charitable Society.
The African Society.
The Sons OF Temperance.
The Halifax Catholic Total Abstinence Society.
The Volunteer ARTILLERY aud Rne companies.
Her Majestys forces.
The Masonic body, at their request, were station
cd Immediately in front Of the Masonic Hail. where an
arch was erected by them
The Prince received by his Excellency the Licutc
nsnt Governor, the Major General commanding the
troops the Chief Justice Judges the President and
members Of the legislative Council, the Speaker aud
members Of the House Of Assembly, the Mayor and Cor
poraton, the Custos and High Sheriff. the heads Of dc
partments and the members OF the Executive Managing
Committee.
His Royal Hghness rode slowly along and the various
trade professions followed him into the enclosure, pre-
coded by great hand OF school children, dressed
IN white garments. All the vessels In the barbor
were covered with flags and presented 4 very
beautiful appearance. The Prince PASSED along the
whole length Of the procession then, uncovering
his head, took leave OF Lady Zimmerman and the
officials and stepped into the barge In waiting for
him. HIS ruite Immediately followed, and then
the guns Of the ships and Of the citadel bechcd forth
their deafenng thunders, which were reyerbcraied
through hill and valley, and echoed back again At the
moment loud cheers from the manned yards
of fho EFF, rroo, tha anH
smaller craft and from the shore AZ pleasing Incident
il was generally observed that the commander and crew
Of his imperial Majcstys 5csosrs entered
fully the general interest OF the occasion This noble
vessel gayly decorated with flags and s,rcamers and
all the yards manned in honor Of tho Prince,
who pulled alongside OF the Hero In his barge,
passing nearly under the bows Of tie steamer Of
highlands "fanhfa ally" On stepping to the deck
Of the Hero tho Trince turned round gracefully bowel
and then retired
The day has been observed general holiday through
oct the city There have been boat oudivld fire.
works and Nominations and the people going
big splurge Of excitement which could scarcely be beaten
IN New York. The whole Of the ladies' and great many Of
the men enthusiastic about the Princes good looks
and department II common saying through
the streets that long England has such kings shc win
want subjects. All the country folks for miles
around in the city, enjoying the holiday, drink
ng, funning, carousng and making merry generally.
The following Is description Of the appearance OF the
Prince Of Wales, taken from London paper
The Prince, although youthful booking, well proper.
toned and certainly peasAnt locking young man. lie
is ABOUT medium height and Of fair complexion, with
brown hair. and particularly brilliant hazel cyeE VI,
has mnch about The formation and character Of his face
and particularly in its prevailing expression which
mnds one Of his august M her His manner was easy
and self possessed, under the what trying
cumsances 70 person Of his age stand nr in 'front.' Of
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