The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-03-05
1MpERIAL FRENCH BALL.

Prince Napoleon,s Grand Entertainment
mt the Palats ROyaI-Brilliant Assem-
blaEe OF Disting ulshcd PcrsOnnges-
Royalty In Full Dress--Democrats,
Legitimists and Authors in the Rooms,
IParis (Feb ~ correspondence Of London News]
Prince Napoleons much talked Of ball came on last
and more than funeG tne M Una. Wet,
given In the Paais Royal since the death Of King
Jerome but tho most rehercs one out Of the Iuerie
present dy nasty Twenty two saos were thrown OPEN
and several Of them are not large the one thousand
four hundred invited guests filled the to overflow
Ing Every OF these saI,,s has peculiar character
Of its Several Of them have only lately been re-
decorated and newly finished and used for the first
time this occasion.
The Prince who Is passionaely fond Of the fine arts
has greatly added to the embellishments Of the historical
Paais Royal since his fathers decease The sculpture
gallery contains busts and statutes Of many members Of
the Bonaparte family at various aees bust Of Prince
represents him as child of extraordinary beauty
ne group Of three children perpetuaes the outward
Prince Napoconl the Princess Mathide and Prince
Napoleon himself in their infancy. statue Of King
Jeromcs wife bears striking rcsembace TO Princess
Mathilde at the present day In tho middle Of this
gallery Is remarkable model OF Roman temple
Of tho Greek school One little room contains
busts Of Napoleon l. at various ages, from 1850 TO
1872; and also several chairs and Other articles OF
furniture taken from the room In which he was
born at Ajaccio, in Corsica, in 1903 delightful
capeted gallery used last night passage TO the
supper ROOM Is lined on either side with well executed
bronze buss Of French observation-disclosures, Moere,
Racine Bolcau &c On the walls Of many Of the sal
recognize many modern pictures purchased by Prince
Napoleop: among these are NJ Moreau's aAsdipus and
the SPHINX in the exhibition OF last year, NJ Pills battle
piece, representing Prince Napoleon leading his division
at Alma and some Of NJ Geromc's startling nudities.
Mile. Rachel must have been a favorite in the Palais
Royal for her physiogomy frequently repeated In
statues portraits and fancy pictures The best portxt
ever made Of Beranger-tlfat by AIRY Schener-adorns
this choice gallery. The finest room Of allthe most
charming room ever saw in my life-is the billiard
room The one billiard table in The centre occupies but
small portion Of tho Luxurious sofas arm chairs,
and solid tables, disposed for comfort and convent
cnre, studded around. On one Of these
tables ! interesting albums, one Of which was
filled with drawings by the Princess Clothilde Of the
prettest town. country and maritime sites In Italy with
descriptions OF them in her own handwriting. Another
contains most amusing color prints Of carnival estvi
ties In Italy, This Is present from Pripce Humbert TO
his sister large foio contains enerayngs represent
curson the Northern All the corps dpomatique,
with the exception Of the Pope's Nuncio and, am
told, the Russian Ambassador, were present
The Emperor and Empress arrived shortly after ten
They entered by private staircase at the foot Of which
Princess clods who had heretofore remained in
salon at the head Of the grand staircase TO greet
their guests surrounded BY what Emile de Girardn truly
trial arts and commerce The Empress, leaning on the
Of Prince Napoleon, led the way as the imperial
family passed through the splendid set Of galleries facing
the gardens Of tho Ialais Royal The Emperor with tho
Princess Clotlde, followed The Princess Mathdc, es
fe% s rs Of The Court closed the for
whose progress the crowd unrepressed by
or ushers, readily made Just sufficient way.
Year speech and recent reports OF her health would
infer dark green Grape dress with one OF those
tuns fashionable resembling train OF dminu
tive proportions rounded ut Its extremity There
pettCoat OF the color with ounce to match. The
edges OF this petticoat and train were adorned with very
pale blush Beneath another green satin skirt
OF great length behind the folds OF which must have
been very ample. zone OF four rows Of remark
ably fine diamonds cncrcled her Majesty's waist
II fastened by clasp In form resembling
large and very elongated leaf. The headdess II not
a faithful imitation OF what secs on Greek statues,
rescnbcd III and the coronct which was something like
inverted crescent OF green velvet studded with
diamonds The pearl necklace SO often worn at public
balls replaced by green ribbon tied In bow at the
back OF the neck The circet which this ribbon formed
bazed with Jew lry and the ends Of tho aforesaid bow
descended below the waist
The Princess Cotilde looked animated, pretty, ana ex
cccdingiy adylko At glance ono secs she was born
In the PURPLE Her carriage Is REMARKABLY good NJ once
easy and erect She manages thing rarer ,nan may
DO supposed-her hands arms well without Tue an
or FAM which remarked she did not use Although
her dress appeared simple led to understand that
IL was very complicated appeared 70 me pale PINK,
covered with gossamer kind o. white drapery, on which
some sparkling substance had been scattered IL ala not
need eyes that her crinolne was
ample or that her dress not awkwardy long, AZ was
that OF nearly every other lady We're she to he regarded
"a model OF fashion, venture 10 say that ladies' would
learn 10 study what Ia becoming convenient aud we'll
makers to-day crowd on their cusomcrs 10 the gcat in
convenience OF ALI whether high or humble people, Who
ride In omnibuses or frequent ballr0oma
Az the ball IL Prince Nspoeon's was gwen fher 10
people who have conquered hyb Places by tietf intel,
icctus poy<s TIA 10 The merely fashionable believe
toss ina ladies' have 10 complain that tLxr toines
though uGasuAls nsgniaoent we're very vls nsAeed.