The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-12

and rest, although there has been a good deal
Of sightseeing. To-day most of the officers
have little to do, as Admiral Lessovsky de-
.sires us to prepare for our journey to Moscow
tomorrow, which involves nearly twenty
hours OF continuous travel in the cars.
A Court Dinner and Ball.
Those OF the gentlemen who had the honor
Of presentation to their Imperial Maiesties
last Sunday, are invited to court-dinner to-
DAY and a ball in the evening at Peterhof.
The latter affair does not encourage the belief
tbat-we shall enjoy much rest the next thirty
six hours, unless we can catch it in the cars.
visit to the observatory.
On Monday some of the gentlemen visited
the celebrated observatory OF which General
Struez Is director. They were shown every
thing of interest connected with the magnih-
cent institution by the distinguished director
in person, and afterwards invited to an ele-
CANT and prOfuse lunch prepared for them
A Railroad Contractors Banquet.
In the evening all went TO dine with Mr..
Wmans, the great railroad contractor, who is
now operating the road between St. Peters
burg and Moscow. Mr. Winans has magni-
.hcent villa about four miles from the ciCy, on
one OF the islands which surround the Russian
capital The dinner was splendid in every
sense of the word. In variety and delicacy
nothing we have as yet seen could exceed it.
AS Tor The wines, nothing superior could be
found in the empire.
About thirty four gentlemen were present,
among whom were two or three distinguished
Russian engineers, and several American gen
tlemen attached to Mr.. Wlnans' corps.
General Clay and Mr.. Curtin were on hand,
and the former made a handsome speech in
response to a well-conceived toast of MIR.
Winans. Other speeches were made by our
host, Mr.. Fox, Captain Murray, and others,
all exceedingly good. Saidow's celebrated
orchestra was in attendance and played splen-
didly.
Merchants villa.
Subsequently we went to the villa of Mr..
GrOmoff, the richest merchant in Russia His
villa is palatlal in all its arrangements and
parts. The grounds are superb, iand orna-
mented with fountains, statuary, flowers,
shrubs, and, indeed, everything that can
beautiiy and adorn, regardless of cost. The
grounds were Lit up on the occasion by thou
sands upon thousands of lights, in highly
artistic and effective manner, and the electric
hight was brought into play to illuminate, in
varied colors, the magnificent jet of water
near the house. 1t was a fairy scene without
and not less so within, where the beauty and
elite OF ot. Petersburg had assembled to meet
our officers.
Tie dancing was maintained with great
elan until long after midnight. And here l
may observe that the Russian ladies are the
most graceful dancers in the world. The
figures Of the dances are complicated and
quick, and it is splendid sight to see some
of the superb women of Russia whirl through
the mazes in perfect time and with a charm
ing grace and skill. One is completely car
ried away at the sight Of the Polish ma
zourka, which is only danced IN Russia. 1t
Isl wild, lively, beautiful dance, and perfectly
fascinating when some Of the Cossack Off
GERS participate. AT midnight we sat down
30 a supper such as the richest merchant OF
Russia ought to give.
There were toasts and speeches, but was
far away, and did not hear the speakers.
Mr.. Fox said something of compliment
airy character to the host, which was greatly
applauded. We got home at a late hour,
most of us being used upby hard days work.
A Charitable Institution.
Yesterday the Founding Hospital was
visited. Ii is an institution in which over ten
thousand little waits of humanity are yearly
received, of whom the State becomes there
after the sole father. Every ward was shown,
from that where they are received, bathed,
christened, ticketed, dressed and given to a wet
nurse, who lives in the country, for care. No
questions are asked of the mother who pre-
sents the infant. She is allowed to know the
number and name Of the child as borne on
the books of the asylum, but beyond that no
information is given. Twenty-Five infants
were received the day of the visit of our
officers.
Afterwards other public institutions were
visited and inspected. At every point the
officials showed the utmost attention to the
visitors, who were extremely gratifled at the
result Of the days excursion.
Evening Entertainments.
In the evening there were several little
hops and suppers at some of the clubs-in
formal affairs-to which the officers were in
vited. They passed over very pleasantly, anC
as usual the gentlemen we're the recipients o
agreeable attentions.
Military Display.
The review at Krasnoi Silo, at which tn
commanding officers attended, was brillian
affair. All the troops passed under review
and performed various eYolutions at the com
mand of the Emperor.
The Empress was present herself an
manifested great interest in the proceeding
After the review the Americans had th
honor of breakfasting with their Maiesties.
Private Compliments.
There have been number of entertain
nents OF private character given by Amer
cans and Russians.
One given at the Hotel de France bv M
Mason, of Boston, at which a number
Russian and American gentlemen we,
present, passed of in very jolly and hapr
STYLE H.
M. Abaza, oil the Emperor's household, ar
several Russians of high families, gave
return dinner few days after, which was al
SUCCESS.
Among the gentlemen present were Messl
Kingsland, of New York; Mason, Chadwic
DIR. LiVermare, and others, OF Boston, a We
nice party.