The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-08-01

one hi udred and twenty feet long by sixty vide and
by simply roofing this courtyard splendid ball
room was obtained This temporary saloon noored,
hung with hays and curtains Of crimson velvet lighted
by crystal chandeliers and candeabra, adorned with
flowers and standards and frightened by great
mirrors The l,taircases and every part OF the
%os svsS Hsn and e.osos fountains palms trophies
OF arms cascade Of erfumed water the crescent aud
star formed OF sabres, and, in short every variety OF
gorgeous and tasteful ornsnentation met the dazzling
eyes OF the visitors at every step.
The supper for the royal party was served In the Coun
c Chamber and all the geld plate from the palaces
all the boarded treasures Of gold from the national
strong boxes. all the golden trophies stolen from
the %onssSAs Of Tppoo ssass so,ds
wonderful profusion upon the tables and around the
room Everything used at the royal table. from the
feast has not been given before in this generation
The Sultan arrived at eleven o'clock escorting the
Priuces Alice and followed by the Prince Of Wales and
the other members OF the party whose have
been repeated so often in this correspondence Dancing
band but the only quadrs formed was in front OF the
royal dais and was danced by the royal party Sultan
looking on impassvey, and now and then conversng:
Cambridge, who sat upon the thrones at the right and
left Of him.
His Majesty wore his usual simple uniform OF blue aud
gold and his fez and ON his breast gttsred the star Of
The Prince Of Wales was in uniform Almost every
gentleman present wore either military uniform or
dress The ladies' in full court Sir
Stafford Northcote, Minister for India who opened the
breeches, silk stockings and his approach TO the prn
cess very painful TO the spectators, IL not to him
SELF for he bowed 10 the ground at every five PAGES of
advance. Tho opening music Of the ball was from
Ofenbachs "Blue Beard selection which provoked
names Of the guests. All were Distinguished. and
you have only to think Of any of the most
remarkable men and women In arlstocratic society
in England and be sure they we're at the ball.
The Turks and Albanians OF the sultans suite
remarkable among the brilliant crowd for the
gorgeousness Of their raiment The Yeomen Of the
Guard acted guards to line the staircases and ap
proaches to the supper rooms. Several gentlemen APP
pcared III Highland costume. There was a small room,
with large Turkish pipe in it, for the sultans use.
One OF the saloons was refreshingy adorned with huge
blocks of ice.
Lord Derby was present-his first public appearance
since his recent illness.
The SULTAN took his departure at two O'Clock. after
partakng of SUPPER which was served for three thou
sand people
Tsess were the main features and incidents of the
best fashionable ball given in London To describe
it in detail would require entire HERALD.
regret to add that AT about one O'Clock Madame
Musurus, wife Of the Turkish Ambassador was seized
with fit, and, having been taken home died almost
Immediately.
Today tho Sultan will review the British Volunteers
ana the Household brigade at Wimbledon Common. HIS
departure is said to be arranged for Tuesday next The
Beigiaus will leave London for home on Monday. The
little son of the Sultan who resembles his father both
person and in dress, has been shown all sights Of
London, and is universal favorte. The Sultan will
visit the King Of Prussia and the Emperor of Austria
before returning TO Turkey. 1t Is said that he Is not
very well pleased with the coincidence Of his visit hero
and that Of the viceroy of Egypt who is his nominal
vassAi anu az any Eate ~ certain .nat ne
treated the Niceroy win marked cooncss IN
to excuse the Queen for her absence from
of the festivities In honor Of his Majesty and
tho Belgians, statement has been published in the
Lancet the effect that any excitement and especially
prolonged ersaoD, causes her TO suffer from sick
headaches and loss OF sleep She has not increased her
popularity by her absence, however, and there is
general growl the proposition mado in Parliament
to add TO her civil list and build her palace
kensngton, that she may receive royal visitors
perry You will notice that not single penny has been
expended from the royal purse for any Of the
the Sultan and the Begians. excepting for tho
two lunches at Windsor Castle All the funds have
from popular subscriptions from the city Of Lon
don and from the surplus Of the India Department. and
money moro generously spent