The New York herald., 1868-08-17


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THE CHINESE EMBASSY AT NIAGARA FALLS.
Ball at the Observation-Disclosures Tajens and Stu
dents Take Their First Lessons in Western
Customs-Chih Anxious 10 Dance but Afraid
Of Making Mistakes--Future Movements oi
MIR. Baringame and the Embassy.
NIAGARA FALLS, August ~, 1868.
Last night the anticipated bail took place at the
nternational and though not so largely attended as
might have been the case had there been no rain,
those who were present enjoyed themselves all the
more. The extensive dining hall OF the hotel was
thrown open TO the public at ten O'Clock. The door
OF the room was covered with linen cloth which
made an excellent surface upon which to Dance the
chandeliers were beautifully decorated with Ameri-
can flags, at the farther end of the hall the flag
OF China and either side the colors OF the United
States and England. The band occupied position
on platform on one side of the hail. and around on
each side were seats for those who did not particl
pate in the attractions of the dance.
After half an hour had elapsed Mr. Burlingame
lady and daughter, followed by the Tajens, the secre
tares and the students and accompanied by Captain
Doliver entered the room and were received by Mr..
Vileau and Miss Brian, of st. Louis. AZ the En-
bassy came in the assemblage rose to their feet in
recognition of the presence Of the distinguished
party. The Embassy took position at the opposite
end OF the hail. and for some time were the recipi-
ents OF numerous congratulations and compliments.
After brief period passed in this manner Mr.. Bur-
lngame and his secretaries took partners for the
| dance. While this was going on number of those
| who did not dance entertained themselves by show
| Ing courtesy to the Chinese. Chh Tajen and Sun
| Tajen with the assistance Of the Students Messrs
| Fung and Teh, kept up an animated conversation
| and the Tajens were presented with a number OF
bouquets These unexpected compliments gave great
| pleasure to the Tajens, and they recognized
| the act by bowling most profoundly and politely.
| Chh had more OF these floral tokens than
he could conveniently handle, so he used chair,
| upon which he placed the surplus ones. Sun was
also literally favored. One OF the smaller bouquets,
through the assistance OF several ladies' and as an
his Official hat. The lengthy peacock feather pro-
| jecting from behind the pink ball In the centre
and the bouquet in front gave the aIen quite an In
| teresting appearance The unusual animation OF the
Taens and the spirited tak they kept up through the
| interpreters during the evening delighted the ladies
and gentlemen who came up TO pay Their respects.
After the dance had progressed for about an hour
there was quite competiton among the ladies in
an effort TO induce the laens and the students to
initiate the example OF Mr. BGrlingame ana his sec
retaries and join M the dance Tne Tajens and the
Chm Tajen, after almost making up his mind, said
che would be very happy TO dance but he feared lie
| would make some mstakes.n The students pre-
ferred TO see the Tajens lead OF in this peculiarly
| Western custom. The first step, however was &C
compshed. The Tajens compromised on promen-
ade several times around the hail, each taking a lady
upon his arm. Chin moved OF first with great dignity
and deliberation, as If he had been accustomed to
this sort of recreation bearing upon his arm the Pc
| tite form OF Mrs. Wheeler. sun followed with Miss
| Pierce, OF New Bedford. Mr.. Fung supported the
interesting Miss Biers.adt sister or the artist The
| remainder or the students followed the same eX-
| ample. During this promenade the band struck up
| march, when the doors OF the supper room were
| thrown open and the Ambassador a party entered
in truly Western style, each escorting some cnarm-
lug represen alive or the beauty and fashion Of the
| guests of the International.
The supper room was very tasterully decorated
with ags, and In the centre OF the square formed by
the tables for the guests generally was small table
| capable OF accommodating the Embassy The scene
was rather novel, to witness the TaIens and the stu
denis with those rude articles OF table furniture the
knife and fork carving different meats and with ap
parenJly perfect familiarity assisting the ladies' who
were sandwiched between them alternaA,y all tho
way around the table, The lad es enjoyed III sra
experience as much US did the Ceestals Never wa.
the pantomlmc art put to such test this oc
casion by the ladies' Bewtching smiles certain fas
cinaung motions OF the head gentle pressure OF tho
arm within their own, charming sweep of recogni
ton OF the honor, casting gances about the and
then peerng straight into the celestial eyes Of the
| Tajens were happy experiences, which had quite a
melting effect upon the vigorous state OF the Tajens
| Upon returning to the ballroom the Chinese es-
| corted their ladies' back, and pissed some time In
| promenadinQ. The dance was resumed aud Chih
was again almost induced to take first lessons
In tripping on the light fantastic, when MS want of
| knowledge OF the dance once more changed his de-
termination. The ball was kept up until several
hours after midnight. Chih and sun. delightei with
their evenings entertainment, remained until very
nearly the close. Teh, who Is becoming quite ac-
su 9 ,Se 10 anr onS r WIS one 0r se eado
into use his Knowledge OF the American tongue b,
entertaining his numerous admirers among the fair
sex. Fung whose diligence IN observing and noting
Sr haere ,h hi a hrS 9 ' % @ tWe
following account for the first mail this morning.
| INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,
| ,.,, :. NIAdAnA FALLS August IL, 1883
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Minister Burngarne, vile and Daughter, Assocists
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