The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-06-10
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OUR VIENNA LETTER-No. q.
peeial Correspondence OF the Dallas Herald.

Special Correspondence OF the Dallas Herald.
VIENNA, May 2, 1873.
Although balmy spring, "ethereal mild
ness" had held nndisputed sway from
early in March, yet winter had not for
gotten the Welt Ausstelung, and des gne d
to be at the opening. The last week in
April was cold and continued so in spite
of the hopes and prayers Of hundreds of
expectant hearts, and May LIST dawned
goomily. Flirts of snow and spits of
rain alternated with the faintest glm-
mers Of Sunshine, and at last the king of
day withdrew behind q veil of clouds
and left the illumination of the scene to
earthly potentates and powers. A set
tied, chilly rain streamed down, but was
not enough 10 dampen the ardor of the
crowds who gathered about the entrances
to catch glimpse of royalty, or, failing
in that, to at least have an opportunity of
admiring tho gorgeous livery of royal at
PENDANTS.
AT 8 A, NJ, the doors were opened, and
soon the vast rotunda was filled with
throng of we'll dressed people. The regu-
lation black coat and white neck tie pre-
vailed, and many elegant ladies toilets
were displayed, but many forgetful of
show were glad to wrap themselves in So
Der waterproofs and comfortable shawls.
The officers in brilliant uniforms and the
red caps of the Turks the tail feathers of
the Hungarans and the cooked hats and
many eolored sashes Of various officials
gave an element Of gorgeousness to the as
sembly. At II o'clock the royal equipa-
ges appeared. An irreverent individual
at our side said it reminded him of being
in circus, and he was anxiously.waiting
the entrance of the clown. As the car
riages with their teams of six bays or six
grays, with livered outriders, drew up be-
fore the main entrance, this same individ-
ual continued his comments.
"Band wagon No. l, twenty ponies; band
wagon No.. 2; tame lion riding on the
outside-darn't bite.' And now really
appeared the lions of the day-the En-
peror leading the Crown Princess of Prus-
STA he dressed in scarlet uniform, she
in light lilac silk with point lace over
dress.
The Empress and the Crown Prince of
Prussia followed. He is fine we'll de-
veloped manly person, and like Emperor
dressed In scarlet. The Empress, tall,
commanding but of gracious presence, her
beautiful face justifying her claims as the
most lovely sovereign lady in Europe, Her
dress of pale lilac with founces of deep
err tint, and On over-dress Of silk striped
with broad bands of lilac velvet; hat q
cloud Of fleecy tulle and pink roses.
! The Prince of Wales led the Archduchos
the Crown Prince Of Denmark,
Prince Arthur, of England, and long
train of mobiles followed. very interest
ing part of the cortege was the two lads
about fourteen years old, the son Of the
Prussisn Crown Prince and the son Of the
Austrian Emperor. The two heirs appa.
'ent, look very much alike, and walked to-
,ether, engaged in pleasant boyish CONVEX
alton like any ordinary boys of the same
Ige.
A platform with carpets and elegant
hairs was arranged for the reception of
be royal party. As they entered the no
unda, combination of musical societies.
Imported by the Imperial orchestra, sang !