The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-21

THE Gt'ILnHALI.
world the home OF Cog and Magog, and called the
Guildhal was perfect blaze OF artistically designed
decoration. Tho city magnatcs, indeed had spared
neither expense nor attention In preparing the
setting for the picture which was TO be memorable
hereafter the great civic reception OF the heir to
the throne Of Great Britain, Ireland and India.
MEDIEVAL PAGEANrRY.
The medieval pagcantry which usually slumbers
around tho fabulous giants whom "country cousins'
are sent malicously to see get down at noon and
walk about, was developed in marvellous degree
TO make the aspect still more picturesque an i'm
mensc temporary castellatcd tower, covering the
entire front OF the ancient hail, was erected and
brilliantly Illuminated. This, with the concomltant
military display, made striking open air picture
upon the arrival OF the Prince and Princess Of
Wales.
THE SCENE IN THE STREETS
The Prince himself went IN semi-miltary state, to
the qualification OF the thousands OF citizens assem-
bled on the route from Marlborough House through
churchyard and up the open space in front OF the
Guldhal.
IN THE GUILDHALL.
The interior OF the spacious Guildhall was avishly
decorated. Cog and Magog never looked down on q
brighter scene, and they have turned their armored
ugliness toward many brilliant civic display. The
great stained glass windows were illuminated from
without, and nags and banners bearing the arms Of
the city companies and expressions OF welcome OF
the returned Prince gladdencd the eye. The ball
room was blaze Of light and greenery.
BRILLIANT GATHERING.
The rooms we're brilliant with military and naval
uniforms civic dignitarics in all the glory OF rred
robes and massive golden chains Of Office and ladies'
arraycd in gorgeous toilets The guests were re-
ccyed by Lord Mayor Cotton until six O'Clock
THE RECEPTION
At that hour the procession was formed to receive
the Prince, headed by the Lord Mayor. After him
came the Aldermen, Sherlfrs and sword and mace
bearers representing the city. The procession
marched to the gateway and awaited the coming Of
the heir apparent.
At length Jdnfnre OF trumpcts announced the
approach OF royalty. The Prince wore the scarlet
uniform OF field marshal, and appeared In splendid
health.
THE PRINCESS or WALES.
The Princess Alexandra wore costume OF pale
blue SILK and costly lace trimmed with rosetrec
branches and crimson roses; coronct OF roses sur
mounted by diamond tiara, with necklace OF dia-
monds.
THE LOVING CUP.
At the banquet the usual toasts were succeeded
BY the loving cup The Prince OF Wales made q
happy speech, which was much checred. A grand
ball concluded the festivities.
noxoRs TO COME.
After this magnificent display OF civic hospitality
there is no doubt that the Lord Mayor at tho end
Of his term, win blossom into full-bown baronct,
the end and aim Of all good lord mayors.
THE COACHING CLUB.
The first ",urnout'' meeting or the members OF
the Coaching Club took place in Hyde Park to-day.
Lord Carngion in the absence OF the Duke OF Beau
fort, took the lead. The Dukes coach brought up
the rear. 1t was driven by the Dukes second son,
Lord Edward Somerset
PICTURESQUE SCENE.
The thirty coaches. horscd with spanking teams,
vending their way along the side Of the scrpcntne
through the gladcs OF Hyde Park, presented mag
nidcent spectacle.
TIE MOST ATTRACTIVE VEHICLE.
Mr.. Brasscy's turnout, chocolate coorcd coach,
with black panels and wheels and team almost
matching was tho most admired
THE FASHIONABLE WORLD PRESENT.
Ills Royal IIighness the Duke OF Connaught, Prin-
cess Mary OF Cambridge and tho Duke OF Tcck were
present, with many representatives OF rank and
fashion In London.
Lord Darlington had two Indian princes on his
coach.
a woRD FOR TIE LorDEy DRIVERS.
Lori Coles style OF driving was much admired.
subducd applause on the part or the spectators
rewarded the way in which Lord Mac,Iur brought
his team OF superb dark browns into lIne Ills coach
was very elegant dark green, picked out with
black.
OTHER COACHES.
Among the other coaches present were those or
Mr. Murictta, sir H. Thompson, Sir Talbot Constable
Earl Poulett, Captains Ashton Foster and whitmore;
Colonies Somerset and Thursby Major jury, MT.
cnaloner smith, Mr.. Carter Wood and Ncssrs. sandc
man, Gassctt and Taplm.
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