The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-10-02
CLOSE OF THE EXCURSION.
The Reception, Examinations and Ball
at MeadvilIe, Pa.
THE RETURN TO NEW YORK.
The Interests Of tho Atlantic and Great
Western and Erie Railways.
MKADvnLR, Pa, Sept. %, 1905.
THE RETURN TO MEANWHILE

MEADvnLK, Pa, Sept. %, 1905
THE RETURN TO MEANWHILE
The arrival perhaps, it should properly be
termed the return Of the capitalists to Meadvilo was
at the McHcnry House-which institution by the way Is
adjunct Of the Atlantic and Great Western road The
majority Of the party arrived at early hour in the
evening" but Sir Norton Peto and Mr. McHenry who had
left the Cleveland train Leavittsburg inspection
of the Mahonng branch, did reach here until mid
night. The illumination had been arranged by the en-
poyes and attaches OF the road Meadvilie which is
sort OF headquarters, whore the superinendent's
Office and other departments Of the road arc
concentrated The spacious grounds Of the hotel were
girded with Gordon Of posts which Chinese lamps
Of every variety of hue suspended The centre
occupied by pyramid Of locomotive signal lanterns,
with locomotive head lights at the anglcsa burning
Surrounding these again revolving frame works,
suspended from which Chinese lanterns, the
whole presenting Kaleidoscope change Of coored lights
band stationed platform in the grounds added
the charms of music the agreeable character of the
display
BUSINESS.
To day Sir Morton Peto, Mr. McHcnry Mr.. L'Homme-
dcu Mr. Wann and the directors Of the road have been
coscod for consultation Each has prepared his notes
OF the tour with observations and suggestions for future
conduct The final and decisive meeting is arranged for
the middle of October, in New York.
RECEPTION
Ali Meadvle is the tptoo Of excitement for the
reception and ball tonight. The hotels unable to
accommodate the arrivals Of persons who here
through the double attraction of the reception and the
county fair Meadvle is metropolis in population just
now.
THE PREPARATIONS FOR TIE BALL.
Tho day has been busily empOycd W those who have
charge Of the in preparing for the closing
festivities Of this evening
WET or GENERAL BURNsrDg
Among those who visited Sir Morton Peto this after
noon WAS General Burnside who was passing through
the town route eastward. pleasant interview took
place, which, nov not Of lengthy duration,
the General U.peiled to resume his journey imme
diatey
THE SECOND ILLUMINATION
The grounds Of the hotel at which the party stop
ping again illuminated this evening Every tree
and bush was hung with aco!ored and parti-colored
lotus flowers and other beautiful designs Encrcng and
tversng the grounds again were strings Of lanterns
with centre as before Of locomotive lights.
TBE DISPLAY YIREwoRKs
With the Illumination fine display OF fireworks took
place. The advent OF Sir Morton PetO and his dstin
guscd friends has been the occasion Of every demon
Of welcome by the people of MeadvilIe to whom
their % was the source 81 tine rapid
the enterprise has shared the warmest esteem OF the
employees Of the road and his with them is 'fam
liar as household Words These people combined this
evening in giving very marked evidence OF their scnt-
ments in the display Of fireworks, which, under the cir
cumstances can be fairly termed fen jae what with
the coursng kissing rockets ncandesccnt Bcngoas,
shooting sIintiating candles bursting bombs streams
OF nrebalis and The Ike al OF which rendered the
perfectly dazzling with the most brilliant effects OF
the pyroechnic art Combined with the stationary yet
pleasing lights Of the illuminating lanterns the whole
formed a magnificent display.
THE REcEPTfoN.
AT half.past eight O'Clock Sir Morton Peto
Quoted 10 the ballroom, where he was waited upon by
and received those who DESTROYS Of honor OF
presentation aud acquaintance A perfect stream OF
20 s cTsns 81 ssars ,ooE arantaVs Of ha
opportunity to know thus intimately the gentleman
whose name has been SO prominent and whose purse
has been devoted TO interests connected with them
selves.
During the day several OF the party attended the fair
being held near the town. where, by the offer of
stakes for the contestants they succeeded in getting up
'offhand' among some rival horses.
A SHOOTING EXPEDITION.
Others OF the party have boon engaged In shooting
expedition the streams near by but with indifferent
ing experience however has been successful and
many fine specimens Of the nnny tribe have been
hooked
Tho efforts Of tho people here TO entertain their dstn
guished visitors met with a substantial acknowledg.
ment to-day. Senior Lilo and others instituted sub
scrpon among the party for the benefit OF the Epsco
palian and Catholic churches which resulted in the OBJ
OF the Of thousand and odd dollars for
the benefit Of those cdices and the support Of their
clergy.
MEANWHILE, Sept 20, 1896.
THE GRAND HALL AT nsADvnIE
Succeeding the reception given by Sir Morton, the
band of music stationed In the ballroom proclaimed by
an nitiatory performance the commencement Of the
grand bali which was to gather there the beauty and
the chvary, OF the vicinity
Where sincere efforts TO please unattended with
complete the critic justified In Withholding the
ders were made and annoyances created they must be
excused In the overwhelming demand which was made
upon Meadvle to entertain baronet who perhaps after
all experienced less real pleasure In the entertainment
given him In more extensive aud more wealthy c0inmu-
mites.
The ballroom may be appropriately described here,
its preparation preceded the ball. The dining hall u
the hotel very spacious apartment, divided into
.nres compartments Tor the purposes q me evening
Spanish and American flags, which were suspended from
ceiling TO floor and Topped up across the entrance The
the sapper ROOM where varied and elegant spread
cevcd Che attention of the dancers whenever appetite
dcmandcd-a decided improvement, by the way, the
plan Of having the dancers sit down at certain time
formal meal when beauty should chase the glowing
hours with flying feet The third apartment was the
whence emsnated the good things the tables Of
the supper room.
Al ten O'Clock dancing commenced, and was pursued
with great zes not only throughout the programme but
beyond into several extra sets The filled be-
yond capacity and tho dancing, though earnestly
enjoyed took place in the midst Of crush and crowd
which threatened nj times to entirely interrupt H. and
here II was that the committee having the arrange
mcnts in keeping committed an oversight Like tho
Prince Of Wales AZ the ball In New York. the distinguish
ed foreigners constrained to the venerable danes
dowagers OF the town. good old souls who ought TO
have made way, however, LOT tne younger peaes VI te
place The dancing card again, most cumbrous and
awkward Affair." consisting OF four huge pieces OF PASTE
board one half Of which devoted 10 recording the
legionic Of the committee members, who appeared
be DESTROYS Of thus preserving their cognomcns side
by side with that Of their distinguished guest the honor
able baronet Otherwise the closing festivities were ad
mraby arranged and conducted and the European gen
will remember that portion OF their visit which
embraced the stay at Meadvie with feelings OF hearty
pleasure.
LEAVING MEADvrrLE
deeuney at the hotel at eight this morning found
heavy eyes am DIST the unwilling eavetakers The ex-
curson had virtually terminated, and the partngs
took place. Morton Peto and the principal gentlemen
OF the party return 10 New York direct, while the
others remain for visit Pthole City and oil wells.
after which they will proceed via Buffalo, TO Join Sir Nor
ton In Canada.
ELsRA, Sept 90 1896.
RErURN TO NEW YORK.