The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-16
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Gorgeous Fete nj the Austrian Embass
Prince Ietternich Eciipses the Other Powes,
in Diplomatic DispIny-A Royal Waltz aud
General Communicating OF Dynasties, Din.
nsonds and Imperial Fashions-Eug eniek
Dress and Other Regal Toilets-Excursio.
Dresses for the ExhibitiOn-Tho Japanes<
Hat and Other New BOnnets-Amer erica,
PARIS, May 81. 1857
The fste given Tuesday last by The Austrian Elm
bassy to all the majesties and hghnesses Paris was
every one expected it would be, the greatest event
this memorable season The English Ambassador 4 ID
Of the preceding week gorgeous in the extreme
those who attended it thought IT could not be surpasse,
but Prince de Mstternchs entertainment has outdol
everything 1t has been compared to the historical bA
given in 1910 10 Napoleon by Prince Schwarzembers
The plan the Same, only since the above date deco
Sors have invented 80 many different ways Of mak1
hall look like two by means Of prisms glasses az
other optic deces they so incompatible at buiitl
up grottoes and cascades. that il unlimited pow.
in days given Thorn, they convert quiet hoss
into the hanging gardens Of Semramis the shorte
notice That an unlimited sum Of money was altowt
to all the draughtsmen, artists gardeners and decorate
at the Austrian embassy, by less power than u
Austrian government evident from the royal prepar
lions made u
Tho ball erected on the continuation or III
ground floor leading the magnificent garden ghsg
with electric nre OF every color; all the statues
ba.hed in Bengal light. In the background rose roc
from which, at q given signal, started cascade. a
gradually presented the appearance Of volcano thro
ing forth torrents Of lavaths was effected BY elect
rays in the distance. This splendid illumination ms
the lights In all the open halls look almost wan g
| pale The chandeliers were immense baskets OF now9
round which branches held thousands Of wax tapers
The ball was opened BY the Emperor with the Qu|l
| Of the Begians, the Prince OF Prussia with the
press. The King OF the Belgians danced with rknf
| Matnilda, ana Prince Leuchtemberg with Prinoess
After this ofieial quadrle came John Strauss WEI
| in one promiscuous whrl No one was particularly
markabe in the crowd Of royalty; no one seemed q
dizzy round OF flashing diamonds smeralds. rubies.
The ootillon began at four and was not over till
past Ave. when the electric rays changed and figured
Fans were distributed to all the ladies present nj
which the initials q the lady guest were artis.ic
painted in forget-me-n0ts. MI
Supper was announced ct one tl
The Emperor and Empress Of the French, King i
Queen OF the Belgans Prince Alfred, Prince and Pt
Of Prussia, ali the German, Russian and Napoet
princes seated at the same table in the banque
On their passage from the ball room to the supper HI
they went through shruboery Of sxotics; the 81
Is il wise 70 say more to mention any particl
names, describe any particular toilets Your real
nation that 1t ia, they wish to know what people had
therefore will name few OF the wonderful dresse.
make the tableiu complete; but must say that BY
scrbing few robes do great injustice % those
not describe for want OF space. SKI
Firstly, tho Empress Eugene wore astraw colored
| over straw. colored poult. II was covered with
cloud that was loopod up with diamonds. .l
i The Ambassadors OF Austria In white. she
a large garland OF white roses with silver leaveew
crossed the bosom and hung down the front Of the 4
| The Princess OF Prussia wore white tuile, with vi
lilac She resembles her mother, the Queen Of Engl
| very much; her bearing Is very royal, but her arms
| shoulders ara somewhat high toned N color Nl
Inc Queen OF The Belgans was IN gray trimmed Ill
| Alcncon lace and black feathers Nl
| The Princess of Russia in tue and mauve III i
| Her ornaments we're diamond bees. Wll
Princess 0belinski's robe was sea green, covered
tea roses; ana she wore diadem that Is worth sol
| francs. Nl'
Mrs. Renolds was lovely in white acaciAs. pearl
| diamonds Wll
| one robe was remarked for its simplicity; il wal
| thing but tulie. with crimson ruche round the DO
| and crimson Agrlppine, trimmed with SNOWFALL
| the front width. The different styles, each and
equally elegant and rich, would take volume q
| scribe Mll
some OF the short costumes that are being mad
official excursions TO the Exposition this occaso
very pretty: They are mostly mchar Or lnos
finest description, when not Of light checked. Ill
ceptibly striped silk Two largo sash ends os vn
| behind, and tho front width Is ar Apron nan
The bottom OF tho sash ends ia trimw, :. . GORE
folds Of silk cut on the cross, md 70, i, "a WIN Az
employed between The frsnt sr,ron /. ~ ,rm M.
| same way. S'on " H""ou
| The jackets are loosc FL
,,anses . Mo'n =. WV" these arc covered with oh
m, oe ali suUh possible on the tip oil ones
mo rors, .he absurd hats seen the yspar
ius, II rs plate with buttoa on the TO
rsised on the chignon behind which Jerks n
' ~rv and makes 1t look like anything people h
drink on IN the tray or platter line Tue only one
a. yet seen TO advantage was ut the vlncennesa
Yesterday u was worn by richly attirsd lady
aSatm0nde The new Accessories are ever jetIs
msnls. collars, cufs, belts, gimp and neckties sN
| Jewels are plain Tuscan gold by day aud sioi
night The newest earrings swans, in enamel II
At the last ball given ct the Tuileries 1t was obi
| that the finest women were Americans or OF AMI
| extraction Mrs B. y, OF New York. was In a
| maize robe, over which q hare OF tus appeal II
hover, locped up BY ten and slistenng foliaI
small bouquet on the bosom boomcd among al4k K
pendants on her neck. Her hair, which Is st III
was braided q pempire with gold Miss v. al III III
beautiful American star also Mrs r., who vi III
fcather pepum over a bouonne skirt Nflt|