The New York herald., 1871-11-27
How Alexis Went 10 Church, Day Of
Rest-Tho Deputations from Bos-
ton and Philadelphia.
TO-DAY's PROGRAMME.
Regulations Regarding the Navy
Yard Ball.
A CARD FROM REV. MIR. BJERRING.


shaken hands and conversed with him, and although
It takes great deal VI that sort OF thing to satisfy
the beau monde when Prince is III question, tho
dear creatures reposed on their already won aurels
In tins direction. The Prince too, was satisfied to
rest much he Is charmed by the confessed beauty
OF American ladies and gratihed al the magnincence
Of every step In his reception Both parties In the
HIGH-T0NED CONFLICT OF CoURTEsrEs
may be said to have rested on their arms, and taken
pleasure in the breathing space as the preux che
vaters Of the good old days lifted their vlsors for
moment on the lists of the famous Cloth or Gold.
To-day the heralds Will blow their ivening blasts
fair faces, wrearhed killing Smiles will do battle
with ithe gayIy-caparisoned kngnty champion OF
an empire In the gentle war, where the deepest
wounds Will be dealt by the weapons OF winged
glances going straight to the heart. Cupid, 1t IL
hoped, Will be sparing in his barbs and leave the
parties to their tournament 1t Is desirable that
nothing very serious should occur
The Grand Duke arose betimes and breakfasted in
hts own apartments, according to his won't, after
which the carriages were ordered to convey him
self and suite to the Greek church on Second ave-
nue.. Five vehicles were driven to the Eighteenth
street entrance and into these party entered at
ten O'CLOCK. But few witnessed the exit OF the
Prince, and the carriages drove or rapidly uptown.
AT HIS PRAYERS.
Before nine O'Clock a curious crowd had begun to
gather In Second avenue in the vicinity or 95l,
the Russo Greek church. BY haf-pa nlne A. M.
this crowd numbered few hundreds and at twenty
minutes past ten the street and sidewalks from
Ftieth to Fifty first street were thick with people OF
all ages and both sexes Gray-halred men and
dasning a swes a s, were onede ar.sseu aes
school and street children filled N any little gaps
that existed 10 the gathering multitude II required
the united and steady efforts OF Captain Gunner and
several OF his men to keep passage clear in front
OF the house for the entrance OF The imperial party.
The windows and St0OpS OF the houses on the east
side Of the avenue were
swARMNG WITH HUMAN BEINGS,
and at twenty minutes past ten A. NJ. the lmpe-
rRl carriages drove up cry was raised
".HERE HR Is; here HE Is,
and cheers anu applause followed: live prince IS
q novelty in those parts, albeit the soveregns are
Tne service had been designed for ten O'Clock, but
church. He was accompanied by Admiral Posset.
Captain schavroG, Consul General Bodlsco ana Vice
from the neet There were IN all about sixteen
persons. including Mrs. Bierrlng, the wife OF the
the performance OF the entire service the dlsIin.
guished party stood up, the Grand Duke having
90 o. 1aa es ro
the Svetlana for this occasion. The reader must
understand that this Greek cnurca consists OF me
space Of about fve ieet BY eighteen Is separated
THE ALTAR PROPER OR THE HOLY PLACE.
Wlthin this space the choir stood on the right,
cs occupisc Sess On et 'Ss
screen, with beautifully gilded swinging doors di-
rests the challce, the crucinx and the implements
OF service During the conservation OF The Eucharls
times they are open, that the priest is heard ana
seen by the congregation. The chalIce was covered
and lringeJ with solid gold. and the crncinx with
which the pr,esy blessing was given ls q solid
the Prince, who kissed it, Father BJerring meantime
having advanced beyond the altar rail- TO perform
The portions Of Scripture. read were taken from
Luke xi l6 to Il inclusive, which describes the rich
ana God blasting his foolish schemes by demand-
Ing his life suddenly. The narrative OF
THE CLEANSING OF THE TEN LEPERS
found In Luke, XVII, IL to ~ inclusive, was also
read. During the progress OF the service, which
lasted an nour and Quarter, prayers were offered
rally. by name, and twice for the President OF the
United States. the Governors and all IN authority
Synod Of warsaw, for the Patriarch OF the Russo
Greek Church, Tor the catecumens, and priests
anna anna oF other special ana 'issn
jects and blessings and mercies. The litany
the % priest and in the Sclavic tongue by Inc cnoir
The Enelish tongue u used here because It Is the
one best M e ps ~
Olicism was introduced into Russia, ana 1t IS re-
tanned as having . sort OF peculiar sacredness on
Toward the close OF the service the priest handed
the Grand Duke small piece on the consecrated
short season oil handshaking ana greetings TOOK
place at the close and Father Bjerring was invited
TO dine with tho Prince In the evening. Ex-Mnster
CATACAZY WAS NOTICEABLY ABSENT
from the service. 1t was understood that he was
indIsposed and afraid q % 81, De , out Rev. Father
NIT certain representatives Of the press to the
vice on Thursday next-Thanksglving Day-when
ent. Ihe admission Will be by tickets, and as the
number to be admitted is limited the reverend gen.
be deDarred It will not be because he would make
invdi0us distinctions, but rs he cannOt admit all
ns ne o @ @ a he
United every one VINO applied yesterday place as
large as Trinity church would have been necessary
Kept on his feet all day long swerlng inc inquiries
or ladies' who were most anxious 70 obtain view OF
x the close Sc q the service yesterday the parry re-
ON cred their carriage amid the cheers OF tne multi
ana rain wniIe the Prince and hts suite were in
church. And IL was several minutes after they ad
been driven away ere tine crowd dispersed to their
Ont On returning 70 the Clarendon the good young
Reception Committee were 10 Q fair way to be
thwarted by the ungodiness OF committees from
less godly cities than New York, TO w.t. Boston and
the quAKER CITY DErUrArIoN
were IN Waiting to Snnss the imperial
village. The Prince received them very cour.
teousy, and, after some consultation with
Der should be the day wnerecn the heart q Penn.
syIvania would be gladdened BY the sight OF his
imperial blondness. The hearts Of the C0mm0nalty
Of phlaoelpha overnowed At this prlncely RESPONSE
ana they went their ways tnibued with the idea OF
sam Sick that there's deal OF humanity about .
man, even though ne be o Prince
THE BOSTON DELEGATION,
captaincd by Mayor William uasten and otherwise
consisting OF Mayor Fox, General Meade, John Rice
ana John Cochran, were next presented, and com.
ported themselves with all the elegance which Dug
nines Beacon street, combined with the gentlemany
nf a lnuu Upr on
dIaiity was again the order. and tile handshaking
was such as not to break the bones OF Alexis ung
ers, Tor II there is anything Boston prldcS
itself on II Is Renteel handshake. Tho
modern Athcnians retired from the presence OF the
Stlavonlc Apollo with The assurance ihat the city
OF exquisite nolhingness Should have the opp0rtu
nifty OF seeing him. II needs be- In the midst vi ITS
Common with Q iull brass Dand accompaniment, tf
Gllmores musicians were included 10 ine pro,