The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-11-20

the chapel is fitted up temporarily with every
sulres much more SNOWY aud expensive rurntuso
| and vestments than the Catholic; all OF which were
noteworthy as presenting the exact appearances OF
similar ones IN the East and esDecally in Pales-
rusaem will be able recall almost every feature
OF the place excepting only the massive stone walls
gold ana silver wires ana in themselves form an an
excellent Illustration or the passage IN Exodus re-
70 ne D Sno and finishing Of the Isner
also. for the same object In the present case
me Russian Greek Caurch owes Its existence to
the empires great Gear, Peter. In their doctrines
| the parent ana the ofispring fully agree.
THE RUSSIAN MASS IS CELEBRATED
In the ancient Sclavonic Language. and great part
said in low tone Tnts mass Is somewhat similar
70 the Catholic Inc laity, as well as the clergy
the sacrament IN bon hands, the former receiving
T. 81 the door Of the sanctuary-tne men FIRST ana
| then the women. From the preface OF the mass
shut and curtain is drawn before i, which covers
| the altar. The New Testament and some partlcu-
lar passages from the Psalms and Prophets only,
are used In church service. During the celebration
are Obliged either TO stand or kneel and remain I'M
covered. There are stools nor benches Ia use In
being held or long sermon preached me
Russians nave peculiar regard for relics and Pic
has exposed IN the principal room Of his house Uses,
painting OF his tltular saint and traveller can pay
| the picture the Invocation OF saints constitutes
the greater part OF the religious worship OF russians
| RESPECTS TO ST NICHOLAS
| they exhibit the grearest fervor.
Mr. BjeTlng conducts his services in several Ian
guages, at different times, for the accommodation
| OF his flock On Sunday 9 service In Greek, and
Russian, ana occasionally special service in Latin
and as often as once week In English. He has re.
together win . carte blanche regards funds tor
the construction OF model Greek church, the site
Of winch T. located on the corner OF Lexington ave.
A correspondent recently asked why Trinity
church should not be set apart for this service FOR
The Grand Dukes Apartments Mt the Claren-
| don.
| This solemn and impressive ceremony over the
Duke will return to mis- splendid rooms where all s
new, gorgeous and elegant. In the front reception
room everything Is simply magnificent, as pre-
viousy published In the HERALD. Splendid new
marble mantels, with CRATES and tenders OF heavy
silver plating and gilt have been put in: expensive
! broDzes, clocks, statuary and other ornaments
| Of rich and rare description are upon the mantels
and beautiful landscapes are framed against
the wallis. The floor Is covered with o velvet
carpet OF brilliant colors, damask and lace cur.
delers, with porcelain re1eclors, hang from the
ceilings, and side brackets, with prism gas jets are
cornice Etruscan vases or aabastcr. four feet hin
are placed in each corner. aud miniature Coloxne
windows The side walls are panelled and LiIScd
gray, with pink illusion. gilt border enclosing
the Russian ana American colors glistening In silk
and gold and silver bullion fringe
In the dining saloon the halls and stairways are
carpetcd with . bright green carpet, with deep
orange foliatcd borders. The walls are tinted blue
god and bronze. With porcelain S an globes o.
Everything which wealth could purchase or genus
allotted to the visitor ana his suite. In the bed
chamber lifted up Tor the Prince there Is oval |
held BY TWO posts or stays WnIen rest on s sne Wne
marble mantel piece ON the top at either end Is
has most N aa sasp
stikes the eye Immediately the visitors enter.
At about nine O'Clock IN the evening the pand OF
the Ninth regiment consisting OF 100 members, Will
Fourth avenue and serenale him with numerous
pieces OF Russian ana other music, Levy being
among the MUSICIANS
After the Visit TO Washington.
Early tomorrow morning he with proceed TO
Washington, accompanied by the diplomatic repre-
sentative OF Russia and suite. This visit will not
extend over twenty-four hours. 1t is to be under
taken merely for the purpose OF being presented
the President, the Cabinet and Foreign Ministers,
who II is arranged, are to welcome him In BODY
to the White House. He Will return to New York
about Thursday evenin 9, to commence the heaviest
part OF the ordeal prepared for him by the Commit
tee OF Citizens, who Will delight do him honor.
INSPECTION or THg FORTS.
The first day after bis return he will be the guest
OF General Mcdowell. The steamer Henry Smith
VIII be decorated and nicely fitted up on the occa-
sion OF The vsi: to all the forts and the most inte-
resting parts around the city. The steamer will
probably start from tae foot Of Twenty third street
at ten O'Clock In the morning. In addition to q
large and select company there will be band on
as they glide over the water The drst visit il is
understood, VIII be 70 He'll Gate, where the Russian
n M ~ so 10 spsc @ Of o ,s
present century. Several lodes win be charged
, with r rsSdr,. and gun cotton and
ness nothing in this world can do so.
From there they WIN visit the works along the East
go on TO Staten Island and visit Fort Columbus and
the new structures being erected there behind
shown and Tried before the Prince. VINO will at
fired II drops down behind the parapet and does not
show its nose again until 1t Is prepared to bark.
ton wifi also be inspected, where a parade or the
soldiers or the garrison and trial OF the monster
twenty.inch gun will be had for his qualification.
Returning up the bay to Governors Island, ne will
meet number Of ladies' and gentlemen, who will
JON MN IN mop 10 the music furnished by the
THE sus.coMMIrrEEs OF ARRASe.aENrs.
Before anything further he zone the following
subcommittee VIII be Installed for the purpose OF
having everything properly and systematically car
on VISITS TO Nary Yard ana Pub,fc Institutions
Mr.. W. IL. Aspinwall, Admiral G0don, General
Mcdowell Messrs. stoughton, Potter and Bergh
on BREAKFAST ut Jerome PdTh.--Messrs duncan
and Stoughlon and General Aspinwall.
on EXCURSION up Hudson Riper ana vfsft 10 West
Point-General Mcdowell, Messrs. Barlow and
Stuart.
on Fire Department. Messrs. Macy, Dodge Bier
stadt and General Shaler.
on Grand Reception, or Bdu Sub Committee
No. /, on buildings" Messrs. Johnston, Macy and
Bergn; Subcommittee NO. 2, on Decorations"
Mr.. Bierstadt ana Admiral Godon; subcommittee
No. g. on 'Mus.c,u Mr.. BOdgett, General Aspn-
wall. Messrs. Bergh and Duncan, General Smaller;
Subcommittee No. !, on reception" Messrs. W:
u. Aspinwall Grfnnell, stoughton, Morgan and
"Floor,n Messrs Duncan and Montgomery. Sub
ann sodgett: 0 Sal c"mmIt,ee No = o .unnern
Messrs. Clews, Bergh and Stuart; SUD Committee
No. s. on 'lnvitatlon,'' Messrs. Dodge and Howes;
Subcommittee No. 0, on "Prcss. Printing and
Badgesn Messrs Macy and Bierstadt; suG-Com.
mittee No. 10. on "Police Regulations,n General