The New York herald., 1871-11-29
YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 49, ls7-rRPLE SHEET

BROOKLYN arrived at the Clarendon Hotel to
escort the iihpei ial party To the ferry. the
troops were drawn up along Eighteenth street,
where they awaited the arrival OF the Escort Com
mittee and the departure OF His Imperial High
ness ana the distinguish he'd persons who accom-
panied him. AT nine O'Clock array Of
carriages drove mp to the hotel They contained the
members OF the Escort Committee ana their ladies'
from the Brooklyn Navy Yard who mad como
10 conduct the Grand Ducal party to the
ball. This company consisted OF Admiral Godon,
Admiral Wake Commodore Eagle and lady
Col0nei BrOome ana lady, Commander Harmony
ana lady, Paymaster Barry and lady aud Chief En-
glnecr Wood and lady. The ladies remained In the
carriages, while the officers went into the hotel
TO inform the Grand Duke that they were
ready TO escort him to The scene OF the evenings
festivities IN sister city. They were nrst nsh-
cred into the apartments OF the Russian Minister
ana were presented TO Mr.. aud Madame
Catacazy, and aiterward to the Grand
Duke and the other Russian gentlemen
who were present. At q quarter past nine His
Imperial Highness descended the steps OF the pfi-
vate door of the Clarendon reserved for him and
entered his carriage accompanied by the
Russian Admiral. The other members OF
the party Immediately took their seats
in the carriages assigned to them. Policemen were
stationed at the Clarendon to keep the sidewalk
clear and the roadway un0bstructed for the shdiers
and The carriages. When all were ready
the carriages were formed IN line and
Ss ay e and IN in Ss Mas ne Of sS es
rlages escorted by the troops dashed down Broad
way and Fulton street TO the Fulton ferry. Police
Clarendon Hotel TO the river The IMPERIAL
party then en 1. rome ,; consisted OF His lmpenal
Mr.. and Madame Catacazy general and Madame
Gorlon, MIR: Danzas FIRST Secretary OF the Russian
% %nsaraalo III Dr. Caarn Lieut.. Hsr Tuder Mr. Matcnn
MIR. Bodisco, Consul General, and Mr. Shuttle. Vice
Consul. Tne other carriages contained the Ameri.
can officers ana the LADIES' already mentioned A
special terryboat convened the party across the
river. They were met on the other side oy compa-
ny OF cavalry and escorted TO the Navy Yard. The
route lay up Fulton street and along Sands and
Navy streets and Flushing avenue 10 east gaze.
TWO lines or marines, through which the carriages
passed. lined the way from the gate the building
where the ball took place.
ARRIVAL AT THE NAVY YARD.
The imperial party arrived at half-past ten. The
Grand Duke went Immediately 10 MS room and
deposited his oyercoat and soon appeared in the
ms suite, all In their well-known bril-.
liant uniforms AN, and wearing the imperial
into the ball room, which was already well filled
with guests awaiting their arrival brilliant bcvy
the ball room struck up the Russian National
Hymn and the imperial party were conducted
to number Of the ladies and gentlemen present;
Immediately on the right OF the Grand Duke stood
Mrs. Admiral smith and Madame Catacazy, and on
his left Mr. Ca.acazy and Admiral pOlsset
with the other members OF the imperial
party and large number OF distinguished ladies
near them, forming grand group OF chivalry and
beauty.
After the introductions had taken place the
music was ordered for the first dance,
"Lancersn or course the set in winch the
Grand Duke participated. the centre Of attrac.
Ilon and a large assemblage OF ladies and gentle
Grand Duke danced with Mrs. Admiral Smith,
pjs r,s to Admiral Rowan and Madame
CatacaZy. The sides were formed by Nj. CatacazY
and Mrs. Captain Ransom and. Admiral Smith and
Madame GOTIOn. -1
The Grand Duke afterwards danced with Mrs. De
Long, wife OF Lieutenant De Long and also with Miss
Tracy. When supper was announced His Imperial
Highness conducted Mrs. Admiral Smith into the
sllpper room. The hour was now getting late and
the Grand Duke and his suite soon after lett. but
The dancing was continued FOR hours aiterward.