The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-18
THE GRAND DUKES.

TEE DISTINGUISHED RUSSIAN VISITORS ARRIVE
BouFFE AND ARE WARMLY RECEIVED DY THE
AUDIENCE.
The proprietor OF tho Clarendon HOTEL Fourth ave-
nue. and Eighteenth street, very unexpectedly
yesterday morning advised by telegraph from Bati-
more that the Grand Duke Alexis and his party
night be expected in New York by the iour O'Clock
evening train Tho two large suits OF rooms
on the first noor front, were accord
sngy marked Engaged" and. by way Of
providing for the evening entertainment of his dis
tinsushed guests the proprietor telegraphed TO Mr
Maurice Grau OF the Eagle THEATRE to reserve acoupc
Of boxes for the two Grand Dukes ana their party
With that tact for advertising which distinguishes dra-
matte managers, Mr. Grau, IN view OF the situation
aud OF IFS magnificent possibilities Tor at
tracing large audience, did Two things. First, he
cent paragraphs to the evening newspapers TO the
effect that the Russian Prince was expected at five
O'Clock, and had engaged Two boxes Tor the evening,
by way Of renewing his acquaintance with 'La Per-
ichole," interpreted by tho piquant Aimee; and,
second he despatched a messenger to Dcmonico's TO
negotiate for couple OF flags with which to drape tho
TWO boxes at tho LETT of the stage which were assigned
10 the princ3ly visitors. From Dclmonicos the news
radiatsd in all directions, and Murray Hill was thus
advised OF tho coming event AN hour or two before
The evening papers were delivered But Tor ibis
arrangement the two Grand Dukes might have ar
rived IN The city unnoticed and unnoted MS any
other strangers, and enjoyed whole evening OF those
,ncognito rambles that are so delightful 10 persons
who constantly bored with moro attentions than
they coveI Leaving Norfolk quietly, the TWO Princes,
with their attendants, arrived IN BALTIMORE by tue
Bay route yesterday morning. There they were met
by Mr.. Frank Thompson and escorted 10 special car
Tor New York, which had been provided in their
honor. Tho journey under such circumstances was
eosey onc the princey party taking thcir meals in the
privacy OF their own car and thus suding all popular
demonstrations route.
place quarter before ve aud in half AL hour they
Omiortaby costly settled IN the apartments
assigned ihen which the most elegantly furnished
aud commodious IN the establishment, although, IN
accordance with the expressed Wish Of the two princes
to be treated private citizens, they not dis
figured with any insignia indicative OF Tho distinction
OF their occupants The names OF the party appear ON
the register ''H. II. the Grand Duke Alexis, H. L.
H. the Grand Duke Constantine, Baron Schilling, Dr.
In Norfolk Harbor" SO unceremonous was The ar.
rival thati did even attract the usual group Of
spectators about the door, and not single street rec
oguiton from the Jersey City depot TO the
hotel The Grand Duke Alexis VIII be remembered in
the first circles of New York having been Of rather
boysh appearance although OF tall and manly bearing
at the date OF his former visit His figure Is now
considerably fuller and more porty tnan It was
In those days. and his then delicate complexion
has been somewhat brouzcd by exposure He
his beard very differently also, and
In orosdc WITH NEW %
their albums hereafter to represent the Russian
prince as he isa tall and still rather slender gentle
man, wearing a full beard, falling In wavy ripples low
upon his breast HIS face agau, Is now scarcely rec
ognzabe from the photographs so carefully preserved
ball ut tho Academy OF Music, In which his former
visit eliminated The roundness that distinguished
II then has gwen place to rmncss and decision that
bid well Tor splendid career IN the world He
dresses very simply and quietly. The Grand Duke
Constantine resembles his brother very strongly and
yet not SO strongly as TO be mistaken for
him by the most caual observer
There is the same manly height; the sano
curling locks cling to the compact Russian
head; the complexion IL OF the Same pronounced
blonde. and the physique has the same general ensemble
The face ALSO has the same irmness, decision
mand or the two remaining members oil the party
the Baron Schilnng has darker, heavier and moro
German appearance, and the Doctor Is a thorough
TUX GRAND DUKES AT THE THEATRE
Having dned IN their own rooms, of course and taken
hour two OF rest after their fatgung Journey Uy
rail- the members OF tho party we're driven 10 the
theatre, which they entered about ten minutes after
before AimGe had appeared tho Stage.
No special demonstration the part OF the
were they dsagrecaby oslcd during the progress OF
the representation. Among the audience were Mr.
many other notabIcs, and the actors appeared to
draw just zephyr OF enthusiasm from the
presence of spectators of such distinction In
fact. many iurtivc glance from dazzling
eyes Was cast upward and askancc at The bal
cony. Saving "A single song. in Russian in
mIred 1t IN ST. Petersburg, there recognition Of
their presence, although both princes applaudcd with
the heartncss of invcteratc lovers OF opera boge
every unusual stroke OF acting. and laughed
gIeciuly as other mortals us absurdliy fol-
lowed absurdty of situation. The nuptial cerc-
mony between La Perchoc and Pquiio
the eve OF occurrence and the at its addest
height when La PcrIchoe, with such dramatic inebri.
etv seuOm except In real lie, advanced and
sang Russian version OF
All! quel diner je vicns de fairc.
en %u az tout VI" Sa MATS ,ou. c. tout
Que je croi, ben que roairienant
.Je suis pen grise.
with such an abandon TO the spirit OF the revc that
the whole party clappcd their hands and fairly
convuscd with laughter. When the curtain fell the
party disappeared iron, the balcony, thus ciuded
tho mercess bombardment oil :anccs that
Eary in for them during the bret intermssionS
shortly alter the curtain fell on tho first act tho
orchestra. under the leadership OF N. Hcpps, struck
up the Russian national anthem. AT the conclusion
the anthem the audience and saluted
the royal party with loud applause and waving Of
handkerchiefs. The Grand Duke Alexis stepped the
trent OF the box and bowed rcciprocation OF the
acknowledgment He then took seat and, as he did
the Grand Duke Constantine came forward. This
the signal for another outburs OF applause which
was continued Tor several minutes. Before the
enthusiasm had fairly ceased, the orchestra
played again The impressive strains OF the
Russian Hymn, mingled with the renewed
plaudIts OF the audience Before the commencement
Of the last the Grand Dukes lett the theatre
and walked 10 Dcmonicos, mt the corner of Twenty
sixth street and Broadway, where they partook OF
proceeded TO their hotel and Immediately retired to
their apartments. Thoy will probably attend ser.
avenue. where Father Berring Will preach
Their present visit 10 the CITY is not intended to oc
snpy moro than week, and Will be materially
shortened, unless they are permitted, like Dom
Pedro, to enjoy It in their own way.
without undue iionizing. No programme OF
their movements can be announced for to-day or to-
morrow. simply because no programme has been ar
ranged and they propose 10 avoid crowds and noto-
re,y, II such thing Is possible IN CITY having such
halcyon memories OF the Grand Dukes last VISIT and
ITS perpetual round OF festivities.
THE RUSSIAN FLEET.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.