The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-23

nchu OF white Iisse, Which cOverod Tue coTsus9
IN front and had it's long ends tod hall way down the
skirt IN back, from there falling the extremity
the train Dainty clusters OF black muIberries con-
fined the lchu shoulder and at the back and
completed a simple and striking costume.
A young girl was charming IN q costume OF white
silk and crepe isse skirt trane trimmed in front
with plated crepe lisse nounce; the overskirt OF
crepe sse formed point ri each side and had delicate
pp,nss Of rossrooo nssa satin atm BOWS OF , 'hs
apron. Tho white silk corsagc described points
both in the front and back and was trimmed with
platngs OF crepe isse separated by rose coored satin
pipings Scaris OF the crepe fell from the waist and
were fastened at the sides by rose-colored bows.
Roses ana white agrette ornamonted the couture.
THE GRAND DUKES ARRIVE.
When the ball was fully under way tho spectacle OF
ana Constantine arrived about eleven O'Clock and added
the bit OF needed eciat As they entered their elegantly
draped box the right OF the stage there was just
a hutter OF excitement among the gay people who
flashed across the dancing floor and made sparkling
crush in the balcony seats and boxes. The minuet
lad becn danced moment previous to the arrival oil
tho Russian mobiles. AS they took their seats the
I.anciers was In progress, and ut no time
% ,"ore masmncens than then. Tho radiance
from the chan deers and festooned bouquets OF globe
lights, gloated over AS fashionable and attractivey
costumed a throng OF dancers rs The walls 6f the
Academy ever encompssscd All the boxes were
bright with bunting Az every entrance to the Moor
eye indoently, and whose perlume stole into
the brain with tho music Of the band. Although
there commcndable attention TO the picturesque
requirements Of the OCCASION. Any quantity OF Con-
tnenta costumes were sprnked about the building; 8,
tho evening was the curiosity manifested ny
the outside world Irving place was Was, MAIN nam
eleven O'clock and the only apparent attraction was
tho sight OF the bewigRed and behounced ladies VINO
tripped from their coaches into the blaze OF the
calcium light SO far as the criticism Of the eye goes,
II rs certain that tho bali last night WIS magnificent
display OF metropolitan toilets. and remarkable
answer on the part Of Fashion TO the OF Charity.
RELATED TO WASHINGTON.
One OF the interesting items OF the night was the
the floor In company with grand-niece OF George
Washington and great-grand-nicce OF Martha wash
tngton.
THE PouGHKEEpsig STUDENTS VISIT.
The VISIT 10 this city Of tue students of Easiman's
Business College at Poughkeepsie to the number Of
about AGO. was marked feature Of yesterdays festv
tiles The body is composed Of as fine and intelligent
looking young men as ever paraded the streets Of tho
metropolis They represented thrty-three States, be-
sides Canada, Spain, Portugal, Cuba, Japan, Nova
Ecuador, Venezuela and other South American
States The parade was under the direction OF A. A.
QUINN OF Brockport, N. Y, assisted by aids from al
parts OF the Continent Music was furnished by the
East College Band of twenty pieces j. W. Hess
leader
AMONG ALLIGAToRs.
The first business order aft Ter arrival visit to
the Aquarium. Here the young men found prepare.
tions had been made upon ample scale by the pro-
prietors OF that popular institution 10 interest their
visitors While the foughkecpso band was playing
impromptu fight occurred among The aliigators ~
was pcrous encounter and rather an expensive one
10 the Aquarium for II scarcely Afford to serve I'D
alligator Tor the benefit OF their patrons every
BANQUET AT THE METROPOLITAN.
The grand banquet ut the Metropolitan Hotel was
splendid affair Including invited guests, about 800
persons gathered around the festive board at Two
o'clock Mayor Eastman presided. Among the promi-
nept gentlemen present were:-Pcter Cooper, cx-Gov-
ernor Price OF New jersey United States District At
torney woodiord Marshall o. Roberts, judge Glider
sleeve, Professor Backus, vassar College Chaunccy NJ
Depew Homer A. Nelson, William E. Dodge, L. Brad
ford Prince, Isaac |. hayes Rov. >. d. Burchard, ID.
d. State senators BixDy, Prince jacobs, Kennedy,
Looms, schoonmaker, $ rague, ST. John, Tobcy, 81.
Sagar, Consul OF United States oi Coombia; Hpoliio
de Uriarie. spanish Cousul DIR. Lloyd, William r.
woodin, Of Duchess and many others
Peter Cooper. His remarks were OF tenor calculated
tC inspire the young present with an ambition to
excel in all the higher and nobier walks of life.
Hon. Chauncey N. Depew ielictousiy Responded TO
call s'Our reunited ana never again 10 be impered
Union - Ex-Governor Price. OF New Jersey; Row
Dr. Bevan, an English divine OF much celebrity Judge
Gderseeve, other speakers followed IN brief re.
marks
An RsrHETIc TREAT
The students then marched IN procession TO the pri
vate art gallery OF Mr. Marshall D. Rooerts, Of
Fifth avenue aud Nineteenth street, and a highly
agreeable hour passed III viewing the treasures OF
art IN that line mansion.
BOOTHS THEATRE.
After leaving Mr. Roberts the students proceeded in
line OF march TO Booths Theatre. Here they found
that the streets IN the vicinity we're illumned with
variegaed lights, while flags aud steamers dis
played IRON the balconies and approaches to the
ihea,re IN artistic prolus'on. The performance
was the current sensa,ion Fifth Avenue "
The house was dspsey packed n,nd Between tho
with Operts orchestra, popular patriotic airs beng
the principal features OF The musical programme.
students, the flags Of the United states and Great
Britain being fesooned IN front. A party of ladies'
from Poughkeepsie occupied the lower left hand
proscenium box.
DEPARTURE
AT IL 80 L. NJ tue strangers TOOK The cars on the
HUDSON RIVER road, honewurd bound. we'll satisfied
their I'D OF February visit TO the metropolis Of
the natIon.
ascriDed the efforts OF Professor r. White. the bus
mess manager OF the institute. Now we shall expect
that vassar College IN Poughkecpse will visit the city
of New York IN all their radiant beauty
THE UNION STUDENTS.
The students OF the Cooper Union celebrated the day
by exercises of an oratorcal nature The large hall Of
the Union filled last evening with people who took
interest in the proceedings Among others on the
platform Peter Cooper especially noticeable and
the old gentleman appeared TO approve highly OF the
efforts OF the young people The following ladies and
gentlemen appeared Mrs j. H. Frobisher, Miss Char
lotte Napier and Mcssrs Wroeger O'Nelll Legarc
Brand and Woodle. Frequent applause greeted the
young aspirants Tor platform h nor, and proper en-
thusasm greeted each mention OF the greatness Of
Washington
RECEPTION OF TIE SEVENTY FIRST.
The annual reception oil the SevcntyHrst regiment
was held last evening IN the regmenta armory. The
armory was handsomely drapcd with colors, and the
company rooms were thrown open for inspection The
attendance large, and the scene IN The dancing
room brilliant Representatives OF nearly all OF
the city regiments were present, and uniforms OF tho
Second Connecticut Fourth New Jersey, Second bat
TALON New Jersey SAFE Feucblcs, Pennsylvania and
other weIlknown regiments were TO be seen amid the
throng. The festivities were continued until late
hour and the AFFAIR may be remembered as one OF the
most pleasant OF yesterdays entertainments
THE LINCOLN CLUB BANQUET.
Tho sixth anniversary OF the organization Of the
Lincoln club. the leading republican organization Of
the seventh Assembly district, was celebrated last
night the club rooms, No IL University place,
by sumptuous banquet Members OF the club
and invited guests u the number OF about 100
were present, and tho affair thoroughly enjoy
able one the pOst-prapdal speeches especially being
happy and apropos. Ate. due justice had been done
10 the dinner Cornelius Van cot, president OF tho
club, called the meeting to order and announced
as the nrst toast the list "rhc Day We Ccc-
brate' calling on General McCook 10 respond.
The "Presdent Of the United States" was responded
to by Salem II. Wales, culolizcd President Grant
and predicted successful administration for Governor
Hayes. The 'Empue State" was responded 10 by AS
semblyman Hayes, the Empire City, by Postmaster
James, "Our Police' by Dr. John H. Dorm. Letters