The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-02-08
FIRST EDITION
A Bright Day at the Hub-Arthur at
the Skating Rink-A Levee and
Who were Present-Unpar-
donable Neglect-His
Impressions of
America.

BosToE, Feb. 7.-Yesterday was a day at for
kings pleasure, and whatever there is In Bos-
ton oil beauty might be seen now, II ever, to ad-
vantage.
beauties or the vaunted institutions of the capi-
tai of New England, quietly enjoyed himself
after his own manner, and II seems that 1t is no
part OF his pleasure to view New England anti
I suities. l..
THE PRINCE AT THE SKATING RINK.
For the Common and the State House the
Prince exchanged the skating rink. The an
nouncement that he was to go there brought
, numbers to the main entrance Of the hotel long
before he was ready to start. A few minutes
drive brought him to the rink, which at that
early hour was almost deserted. After he en-
, tered the door was closed and none were ad-
mitted. The ice was in good condition, and the
Prince and his companions enjoyed the exercise
Immensely. .... .. L..
There were no champion skatists present,
although two ladies, who had been In the rink
previous to the arrival of the party, travelled
over the ice with unusual grace and freedom.
The Prince, who has had some practice in Mon
treal in addition to that which he had in the old
country is very good, though it seems to me
that he is yet inferior in power and skill to his
companion, Lieutenant Pickard.
After some hours on the ice the gentlemen
returned, and 1t may be taken for granted that
they did full Justice TO the admirable cuisine for
which the ST. James Is eminent among Boston
hotels.
Between Q and 3 o'clock the Prince received
visitors. His levee was held in the ladies'
drawing-room. 1t is pleasant room, tastefully
furnished and, lit up with the light OF the after
noon, it looked unusually well, adorned as it was
by pretty faces and stalwart forms-the ladies In
exquisite toilettes and the gentlemen either
uniformed or in evening dress. In the outward
room Lieutenant Pickard received the visitors,
and learning their names, introduced them to
his ROYAL Highness. Except in the case of a
few who were presented by Mayor Shurtleff, the
form of presentation was very brief; the acting
chamberlain mentioned the name, the Prince
repeated it with "How dye do Z" In addition,
and delicate shake of the hand completed the
ceremony.
ARTHUR's APPEARANCE.
he is handsome yonth, barely out of his
teens, who has yet to reach his majority and
tull height His face is agreeable and prepos-
sessing; the eyes intelligent, and the nose rather
prominent, the resemblance between him and
his father being quite marked. Such cere-
mOny as that he had to endure to-day is not one
which young men of his age are often called on
to pass through. If they would not consider it
tiresome, it would be at least dlscomposing to
them. Under the iniiictlon, arthur pore up
creditably; and, though presumably sick of it
he went through it with much ease and grace
He was neatly attired in hght-ftting blue
coat and wore dark Stanley scarf and stand
ing collar. Naturally enough, he showed no
jewelry.
Among the gentlemen who assisted him during
the reception were Robert 9. Winthrop, the
British Minister, and Colonel Elphinstone. Cap
tain Commerell and other officers of the Monarch
were also present in uniform, as were also some
of the United States naval officers from Charles
town.
UNPARDoNABLE NEGLECT.
The LEGISLATORS of Massachusetts, were not un-
willing to procure cheap view of the Prince,
and there was some iuttering In the State House
in anticipation of the royal visit but the Prince
was not for exhibition, and the invitation eX-
NlnAt, xrroo tfnlx do
i clined. Indeed, throughout the entire visit of
Arthur to Boston, he has shown an amazing
want of appreciation of the eXcellences of this
pride of New England.
The Prince went back for a few hours to the
skating-rink, after his reception He also re-
turned Mayor Shurtleffs visit, going to the City
Hall for short time.
ARTHUR's hoDEsTY.
The modesty of the Prince can hardly be
better illustrated than by an incident in refer
ence to the carriage and teams which he and his
suite employed. Mr.. Rowland, the keeper o
the livery stables attached to the st. James, was
anxious to provide horses and carriages which
would be no discredit to Boston. Accordingly
on the first morning he prepared q four-horse
team that, believe, is the traditional team
which royalty driyes-but the Prince objected
and said that plain carriage and single spar
were all that he would use.
The Prince entertained Captain Commerel OF
the Monarch, at dinner tonight.
IMPRESSIONS OF AMERICA.
EsReaders, far and wide, will be anxious to know
what are the impressions of America and its citi
Zens which the Prince and his companions carry
away with them TO the Dominion. That they
should admire the natural greatness of the coun
try and its advantages was to be expected; what
ever doubt could be entertained of their view:
towards Americans must be dispelled by the
warm assurances which they give oi
their interest. The Prince has beer
socially pleased with his journey. He
says that he was anxious to visit the
country as private gentleman, and with tht
utmo ct consideration every one who approached
him treated him with the courtesy and attention
which that character demanded. Those specia
attentions which he received were PARTICULAR,
grateful to him on account of the general grac'
with which they were proposed. He canno
tell whether he shall return, for he is at the dis
posal of others, and perhaps imperial necessi
ties will call for his presence at home or in SOM
OF the other colonies. But he will carry will
hnn continually the warmest and most pleasur
able recollections of his fortnight In the grea
republic of the West.