The New York herald., 1871-12-09

his carriage, accompanied Dy Governor Ciaflin,
Mayor CASTOR and Mr.. Catacazy, the other gentle
men resumed their seats, and under escort OF Tie
cavalry proceeded down Beacon, through Charles
and Cambridge streets on their way 70 Harvard
College.
THE ARRANGEMENTS ADMIRABLE.
All the arrangements were admirably carried ont
nls admirers whose encomlums on ms many beau
% ues were exceedingly nattering. Indeed, ~ was .
subject OF common remark that the DUKE III 70
marEabIy handsome gentleman
ALMOST AN ACCIDENT.
Upon leaving the Sslle House. and while en route
70 cambridge, serious accident almost belell tne
party. While passing through Columbus avenue,
under escort OF detachment Of cavalry. the horses
sealed Admiral Posset General Gorlofi ri and and two
members OF the committee. became frightened at
sne the catter OF tho cavalry sa6res and ran away:
Ihis was the second carriage and the bar0uche OF
the Prince ALEXIS had o narrow escape from being
run down. The frightened horses continued on
took place and the result was the wreck Of the car
Yage The driver was badly bruised, but the other
injury, being little shaken up. but more frightened
than hurt.
AT CAMBRIDGE AND HARVARD COLLEGE.
Tne occasion Of the Dukes visit to Cambridge was
made general holiday The nags on all the public
buildings were displayed, and many private resi-.
the Unlon state and Russia As early ten O'Clock
Sne people began to assemble along the proposed
eosps s q Of Dor and se rsa very g az %
appearance. The students OF Harvard College were
out In force, aud while awaiting the arrival OF the
holyoke House were crowded with rrepressl-
AsSt With ores a aPS esn%sn M1o
naa congregased on the opposite side, the
p nnn points in The conversation consisting
earth ana other light and elegant missiles all OF
which were passed between the different crowds
lancer appeared in sight, VINO brought the news 10
President Eliot that the procession was then on
Its way 10 Cambridge over the West Boston bridge,
and he was received by the assembled crowds OF
knowledge seekers IN the sJreet with chorus CT
"Ran Ran" AZ no recl!atlons were to take place
ana ian' and heS %SA' fully sacceessa 'Rss iSsr
might be stated that the passers-by the college and
members Of the faculty Of the college were surprised
which during The nigh. had been ssencilled over the
entrance to the College Law school. "Dane Hall" OF
which the following is copy-"Cafe Pierre Noire:"
The letters were IN black paint, six inches In length,
and were very conspicuous attracting universal at
tention. Workmen were at once employed IN rem0v-
ing the obnoxious sgn but as the paint was by that
time quite dry couple OF hours were consumed
before the letters could be 0bliterated and the freshly
painted woodwork restored to Its normal condition.
AZ Twelve O'Clock President Eliot ana the other
members OF the college faculty assembled In the
ce cOeSe a a Wc ~ @ @ ~ ne 5e sen o. 1S
the bands accompanying the procession announced
to those In waiting
The carriages and lancers dashed through har-
ward Square on round trOt and swung into the
college through the westerly e n entrance ana soon up
they alighted and His Imperial Hgnness entered
the buiIding leaning on the arm Of HIS Excellency
behind, in company with Lieutenant Governor
Tucker and the Dukes suite, ana members or the
met just inside SIDE the % Entrance nc BY President Eliot
and members OF the faculty. aud His Imperial High
ness was introduced by Governor Glanln TO the
President OF the Board OF Oyerseers OF Harvard
College; Treasurer Silsbee, chief Justice Bigeow,
After q large amount or handshakiDg the Duke, "
company with President Eliot, went
THROUGH THE BUILDING,
and expressed great pleasure at what he was
shown. Librarian J. II. sibley was then iurod uced.
and taxing His Hignness TO the centre OF the mann
apartment exhibited 70 nn y some % choice volumes
the .BiblOrum C0dex Sinaticus." which was stated
on the inside OF the cover TO be "Ihe Giit OF HIS
his ExcelencJ Baron Won stoekl, Russian Minister
at Washington, received 2lst June, 1884" He was
also shown one OF 100 volumes ARTS and Sci
ences,n which were presented to Harvard College by
the Imperial Academy. OF Science OF ST. Petersburg,
Close OF OF wlnch DR.: Onver wenaeii HollDss br.
duced to the imperial visitor, at the conclusion
Of which the party entered their carriages and were
driven W
which was inspected with apparent interest by the
Duke, alter which the rooms OF the Porcelain
Club on Harvard street, were visited, and here the
LUNCHEON AT PRESIDENT ELLIOTT's HOUSE.
As it was now one O'Clock the idea OF visiting
and His Imperial Hignness and SUITE accompanied
President Elliott and the rest OF the college faculty
to the house q me ,pr preses' M on quincy street
which the party did ample justice. their appeties
being thoroughly snarpened by their ride IN the
cool, braCtng air. About one hour was spent at the
h0use ut tile close OF which the entire party re-
entered their carriages and were rapidly driven to
C8ARI ESTOWN-AT THE NAVY YARD.
The party proceeded immediately to the Navy
residence OF the Admiral and other buildings IN
the yard were gayh decorated with Russian and
companled 0y Governor Clanln and other dignI-
tariee, and, after having been introduced TO the
bied, he was escorted to the rear entrance, where
carriages were taken and the party drove about the
premises and visited some or the principal build
inga AS ne passed along
was fred from the water battery and
the the Marines % about eighty in number. The marine
band furnished music Tor the occasion. The crowd
IN front OF the residence and along !ne streets the
he was heartily cneered.
After passing through the yard the experiment OF
tried, and the Imperial visitors witnessed the opera
tion with much interest. repast was partaken at
the residence OF the Admiral after which the Duke
and his party proceeded 70 their apartments at the
Revere House.
THE RECEPTION BALL
grandly concluded the days proceedings, although
It's advent was not accompanied by the same
amount OF excitement which prefaced tnat given TO
the Prince OF Wales eleven years ago. rnere was
much nutterng preparation among the ladies
in nigh places on Beacon and Mount Vernon streets
and in the palaces which rise on the plain stolen
from the sea and temporarily dividing the Hub
nom Brookhne. All the gauds and frpperies Of
recent Importation from France were In requsitOn,
and the most charming attitudes and bewitchinG
graces and smiles practised, for It liz nos every
day that live Prince is 10 be had for partner at
o Boston 'IambOree.n Although the day had been
beautiful almost ~ mild Is May day, the weather
towards evening became somewhat 00lsterOua, and
slight sprinkllng Of snow fell, but this did not hinder
the Boston Theatre. where the bali was TO take
place, and also Mason street, at the rear OF the
building One reason for increased public curiosity
Is explained by the fact that one of the
city papers, IN mentioning the question
whether The ball was to be q full dress
one or not, stated that the matter had not
been decided and what was very probable az to the
mailer of flress when decisI0n ahnnld ma mada