The New York herald., 1871-12-09

thc box whioh was admired as q
sa, fa@v e,Tr,a ma%nn s o. nsoS,a.Hs o. ts, ski s e
slk, covered with white lace. Il ooDed uI III
regular intervals, and flowers and trailing plinri
were hane 10 ialI down IN front. he gallery was
Iestooned with American oun;ing. eacn icstoDnIng
crowned with an eagle ana shield and terminated
nolOrB used IN the American marine depended.
uhe :, e general enect or The decoration was good,
De commonplace.
THE BALL Rooa
occupied nearly the whole or the stage and audiro-
ruin and as the Boston theatre 10 one or the most
,sapacous ,or Ia the country there was room
portion only OF What "'Iuy is Known as s'nt. rhe
parquet circle. some nrry or sixty seats,
double one, and led alternareiy by Mcssrs p 4 an,
more and Car! Zerfahn. had seats one ond OF the
GSx ,crs sr nsss 60 co me stage Ason hundred per
O'Clock before the doors were opened. but a great
many had previously gained admission Nv the Stage
rapidly. The verdict OF those who are authority on
the subject was that Iadles' dresses were superb.
The exhibition OF diamonds and precious stones
extremely liberal an,l That no exceptions could
he against the personal charms displayed.
came down on many present about nine O'Clock.
when the rumOr some how got anoat that owing
to the death oi the Prince Of Wales and the lam.
ty relations existing between them and tho Grand
Duke that the latter would not attend the ball.
II was further asserted that the rule OF court cti-
quette would not prevent his presence on any les
tai occasion IN the face Of such event among tho
ROYALTY OF Europe. There were some blank faces,
snrances that the stories were emphattcally bogus,
that dancing was not TO commence ill haif-past ten,
biey where existed, DuJ oil the time gatly dressed
ladies and well appointed galiants came crowdinG
from the back Of the stage, presented striking ap-
pearance. AZ quarter-past nine Mr. Gilnore's band
other half hour the evidence Of the entire success
OF the OcCas on was seen In crowded theatre,
ins which ensneG FOR two Sous ,Se Sssss
promenaded the nOor until fatigue nearly overcamo
The iaif part OF the assemb'age
ARRIVAL or THE DUKE.
Meantime the entrance and ot4cr Hobbies were
nlled with most enduring waters Tor the appear
O'Clock, and there was IN instant feeling OF reefOn
the scene OF the rurnors before mentioned. His re-
in the pavilion the large audience approached and
the 2 600 persons present saluted nun with clappng
tional anthem. At It's close further applause was
given. when Alexis arose AMI bowed his thanks.
then proceeded, the list OF dances comprising, In
consecutive order, quadrle waltz Lancers. polka,
Gaop' tancsrs ws,sz, 4uanrie; gaiop polka Re-
Duke led on the first quadrIe with Mrs. Mayor
CASTOR for partner, whose knowledge OF French.
maze, which seemed half 10 perrlex Alexis lie
looked as il dancing had not been un arande pas
ssss sasT RsS " as nn 2nas sss1 Ss'sf s
y. ns b. bo0sr; WwnserSp Ware" vsS H' MISS shaw RsI
daughter dang OF the late James Howiand shaw and Mr.
BOa9lOtLl, CHAIRMAN Ol LIl0 COtnnlLCee OI
ments with Mrs. Frank Peabody. After the dance
the Grand Duke galantly handed his partner to her
seat quitting her side with q graceful bow, and
smile Of appreciation
ANONG Tue PROMINENT PERSONS PRESENT
were Mayor CASTOR, hon. II. q. Winthrop,
Judge Btgelow, William AmOry. Captain Delessier:
Of the Royal Marine artillery, jamaica; Admiral
Steadman Genera, Bentam. q. =. HIlyard. I. J..
Coolidge A. T. Perkins, Messrs. James and Abbott
Lawrence, Hon. Richard H. rockingham, ex-
Governor smyth Of Manchester n. H.; =: y:
Tucker, and in fact. the principal fam
represented. The assemDlage comprised the crime
de la creme Of New England society, and was alto
getfer one 0f the most noteworthy and fashionable
gatherings which was ever assembled IN tnls city.
APPROACHING THE CLOSE.
Nor was this the only appearance Of the royal
guest upon the door. His subsequent partners
were Mrs j. Lawrence and MISS Masons
two OF the most beautiful among the many
beauties. He enjoyed the dance amazingly
aud all through seemed to be in Q state Of perfecb
Contentment with himself and everybody around
him. NO unlucky incident occurred 70 mar the
harmony OF the occasion, unless Indeed the
JuuE pas which unavailable occur at the
supper table may be called unlucky. ana
everything was done decently and In order. Dane
ing was continued until early morning, wnen the
royal party retired TO prepare for the festivities OF
the morrow. Altogether the ball the most bril-
liant and fashionable OF any which has ever taken
place IN New England.