The New York herald., 1871-11-29
Rowan, Commodore Middleton, Commander Braine
and Paymaster Bissell.


Rowan, Commodore Middleton, Commander Braine
and Paymaster Bssell.
included, besides the observed OF all observers,
the Alexis so long looked Tor, and his sulte vice
Admiral Possuet and STAFF, Commander OF His I'm
Kremer and ohlcers Lieutenant Dimitvo Sharof
and ollicers of Ais Imperial Majesty's snip ADreck
B0disco N. and Madame schultz and Mr.. Daronga-
There were hundreds OF others present whose
names we cannot now. at late hour' felile'noer
MAGNIFICENT TOILETS
OF the ladies. who, on this occasion outshone all
other festive celebrations in this and other Amerl-
can cities, ana dazzled even His Imperial aighDess
with the splendor and variety OF hclr dresses MOI
IN 81 a ns sSp
Usually upon such occasions the naval officers
SHINE with unwontcd brllancy but upon TINS the
the City OF Churches fairly represented the beauty
for xhich they have been so long noted. There
were blondes adorned In azure blue OF most delicate
shade, with soft lace over skirts which made one
think OF the feecy clouds on a winters night.
Of vas e m
with rich white point and black lace, groseile
crepe, aud sprays Of yellow roses III foliage. The
manner AM S"' with tn the the ''l above trimmings. the
wider lace-whlte over the black-iormlng
With Ssang Of shells Of the
surrounded by narrow laces (bcth black anu wnitcl
inl blown rose with % buds ana s leaves w resting IN
disposed black looped artstcaly with scarfs Of
the crepe, ornamented with lace and lowers A
fichu to match the Overekrt and handsome dfa-
m0nd In ruby jewelry completed their charming
toilet
an arIstically arranged robe Of white and rose.
cOlOred tulle. The skirt was only q comfortable
dancing length COMPOSED oi alternate skirts sS Or
shaded bv skirt Of white tulie, garlanded by
sprays OF leaves and buds which sustained the
SKIRT IN graceful iestoons the corsoge decouite
was was arranged with putAng OF rOse-cOlOr,
which, as the wearer was petite, only added the
deGrabe r0undness TO the form. over this was
worn flchu OF white tulie. Of an entirely new ae-
sign which ustveiled the lovely shoulders the long
caTeessIy at the LEFT side Instead of IN ordinary
manner at the back. The toilet Just suited the far
frame Of some French fancy picture.
Among the noticeable attractions at "the balr' one
we particularly admired The wenrer, though not
handsome as regards perfection Of lace and form
but from the sweetness OF manner and extremely
Guet combined WIN ~ ay
dress, composed OF The falntest possible shade
OF coral SILK, made en- rain, which was beautifully
this " as worn an Overdress OF tue, made in innu.
merable punangs OF lightest shell puls, from the
corsage was low square cut al the throat and back
forming soft points at the front, but long, inter-
looping sash ends at the back; sleeves formed by
which shOne resplendent diamond bracelets, only
surpassed by the necklace, which boasied OF It's
IIer hair, naturally mxuriant was arranged in pu1s
and curls, with diamond ornaments.
evening was worn by q graceful brunette, whose
coral lips and rosy checks Wed with the carnations
whlcn trained over ner procaae rope. ame let's.
exquisite fiounce OF black Chantlv lace placed over
1ounce or silk. thus causing u to fall more grace
fully than the majority OF the lace Ounces worn IN
meianee .oi white tulc, narrow Chantily
aHs ans Over ess were worn Soonas
Ia pompadour OF rich brocade. white ground,
nations, with their dark green foliage, which stood
out IN bold relief on the snowy background. TO
describe how this was cut and lo0ped would be
impossible. Sulce it, the design was decidedly
novel, lust suited to the material, and the graceful
draplngs could only have bccn executed by veri-
table artistic The corsage was cut heart-shaped in
'front.' very hlgn on the shoulders and pointed In
the back, revealing Just enough Of an aaDaster
necessity that the rest was covered. half-lOng
sleeves almost met the high ND gloves, and an cx-
qut,ite tiara and necklace OF diamonds completed
Madame Catacazy wore a dress OF bands Of blue
silk alternated with tulle ruchings The bodice was
e Se 0x ABOVE 's the ssoa she s%S
armlets of gold and bracelets ,l,,s at ne
the lace OF her breast Of diamonds and rubies Her
beautiful blonde HAIR was powdered ed with diamond
finely shaped head. and dropped IN mass Of grace
ful curls from the back.
Mrs, Rear Admiral Smith wore q magnificent robe
OF ruby velvet with long train and point lace. Her
hair was done up IN puts and dressed with white
Mrs General Slocum wore blue silk with Swiss
Over5kIrf, eabOratey lrIcd. Her bar was dressed
IN P0mpad0ur, with tea roses.
Miss Bower, OF Brooklyn, was charmingly dressed
In salmon silk with point lace trimmings.
Miss Coruor wore white silk with low bodice and
train, her head powdered and ornamcnted with blue
ostrich feathers.
Miss Leach wore blue silk, with tue trimmings
Miss Tracy, daughter OF the District Attorney, was
elegantly dressed IN black velvet en- dutn her hair
powdered and arranged Ia rompadour, with
Miss Clark OF Brooklyn. a charming brunette,
who did her snare OF entertaining the Duke's stan
wore bun silk under tulle. The 0yerdress was
caught with scarlet velvet ribbons.
A tall blonde wore beautiful dress OF black tuile
with square train, trimmed with ruchngs OF black
powdered and ornamcntcd with roses.
costume OF white tullc elabOrately pufYed, was
trimmed with tiny knots OF black velvet; hair
petite brunette wore rose-colored silk with
overskirt OF embroidered Grape; rose IN the hair.
lovely partner oil one or the handsomest OF the
Russian suite wore white trllc dotted with golden
stars and trimmed with gold fringe.
magnificent white satin was trimmed elab0-
raely with point lace and convolvulus blossoms
One OF the pretilest women present wore pink
silk petticoat, box.pla.cd from top TO bottom and
caught wlsh buttons. square tram OF blue silk
was faced with pink. A panier OF blue crepe was
worn over this. The hair was IN curls, and pearl
ornaments finished the costume.
A stately brunette looked charming In o heavy
yellow satin, made perfectly plain wiln long train
and diamond ornaments. 60 -. :
A bun tullc, elaborateIy putYed and knotted with
scarlet velvet ribbon, was one OF the prettlest
dresses at the ball.
one OF the most boatiul ladies wore white satin,
with PLAN skirt, dotted with orange blossoms. The
pointed corsage was trimmed with point lace, and
magnlncent diamond ornaments completed the COS,
tune.
The Iasperial Party.
The Grand Duke AMI