The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-28
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During this performance the President was
quietly stationed on the platform, with Boutwell,
on the one side and Baron Gerolt on the other.
The President though using his tongue and
wearing q smile, seemed to have his thoughts
wandering far away. He might have been
dreaming of Georgia, or the Alabama claims,
or Cuba, or possibly of Havana-of course we
mean the tobacco article. Grant did look now
as if he would like a solid old smoke, and as II
he realized that puff pull, pull was more
real pleasure than all the glitter, flnery rank,
fashion, and beauty surrounding him. But
THE vAIsE
is the next dance. The orchestra is again letting
off some of its rich full strains, and the Prince
"Who is She ?" ''Who is she ?" The ladies are
dying to know-at least some of them-while
the gentlemen are still more excited 1t is now
circulated that the fortunate lady to enjoy the
honor of the first waltz with his Royal Highness
is Madame L'Estraissy, wife of the Secretary OF
the British Legation. Now the Prince and his
lovely partner are whirling through the room
through groups and crowds of ladies and gentle
men, who make way rs the couple pass; others
are waltzing, but nobody Is noticing them. All
the Ron-dancers are following the motions OF the
Prince. Now there is a splendid chance to Judge
his merits as dancer. The ladies pronounce
him perfect. "He is a dear. sweet, graceful
dancer" is the universal feminine verdict and
the more exacting men are unable to pick a sim
gle flaw. The waltz is of short duration, and the
Prince leads his partner to her seat.
THE SUPPER.
Several other dances followed those just de-
scribed, until midnight, when the party prone
naded to the supper-room the Prince going
first. The dining-hall which is in the rear of
and adjoining the ball room, is gaily but taste
fully decorated with flags, British and American.
A large table runs the entire length of the hall
with another at the head sf it, the whole form
ing the letter 'T." 1t was not intended that the
company shall sit down at the table, so there are
no chairs. The centre of the table is decorated
with large massive vase and candelabra of
solid silver, the property of Mr.. Thornton.
1t should be stated that the Prince escorts Mrs.
Grant to the supper room The President is
with Mrs. Thornton, Mr.. Thornton with Mrs.
Fish, and the other members of the Cabinet
with their ladies In the order in which they
men acted as stewards:-Commander Breeze, of
the navy; Mr.. Frank Trumbull, United States
Navy; Richard Cults United States Navy; Sea-
| ton Hunroe, United States Navy; Colonel Max
| well Woodruff, United States Army; and Hamil-
| ton Fish, Jr.
The scene In the supper room can not be put
| down as any way remarkable. 1t may be said
that the substantals of the table were admirable
and were enjoyed by all, and that after satisfy
| ing their palates, the company returned to the
ball room, where the dance was resumed.
THE COSTUMES
were unusually rich for this city. Mrs. General
Grant and her family exhibited their usual good
taste, Mrs. Grant being attired in wine colored
MORE, with rich trimmings. Mrs. Thornton also
wore moire of a similar color, with lace bertha,
diamonds, and spray of flowers ETC. Madame
| Garcia had on a black illusion, dotted with
| salmon-colored spots and trimmed with a
| profusion of the same color in stripes
| around the edges of her numerous founces.
| Miss Sherman and Miss Brooks, of New York,
| were greatly admired for their elaborate toi-
lettes. Miss Mcdowell, Mrs. Senator Cole, Mrs.
Senator Morrill,, Mrs. Senator Williams, Mrs. Carl
schurz Madame Catacazy, La Mcguire de Canisy,
Mrs. Audenried, Mrs. Harlan, Miss Schcnck,
Nine. Blacque (this lady among the very tirst),
Mrs. H. Fish and the Misses Fish, the Misses
| Blair, and Mrs. Walach were noticeable for
their dress. White, corn colored, glace de mer,
| and wine colored silks seemed to be the vogue,
| and the display of jewels aud laces more than
ordinary. 1t Is almost invidious to particular
| ize where SO much good taste was displayed.
| In fact as a whole, the ladies never appeared
| to like advantage at anv similar entertainment
| this season, notwithstanding its gayety.
With the gentlemen there was large sprink-
ling OF uniforms-diplomatic, army, and navy,
| The white crayat style did not prevail to any
great extent The rising generation of future
statesmen and warriors did their best at dancing
| notwithstanding the room was crowded. Cor
| ". y. Herald.