New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-25
TIE SEVENTIES RhCEPUON.

Nr,IC-TUR PROMINENT OFFICERS PRESENT
THE TOILETS.
Coming so soon after the quietS of Lent, the
reception OF the I'm Regiment last evening at TIE
Academy Of Music could not have failed 10 be-
a SUCCESS II for other reason thai lt was one
Of the first entertainments marking the revival
u lilo seasons amustmcuts And the fact that
if WAS given for the benefit Of the New
Amory Fund was an additional reason, perhaps,
why II was hOnored BY so large attendance The
ccption was every way The toilets OF the
ladies fresh and elegant The effect Of the scene
when the floor covered with dancers was much
heightened by the brilliant light and color impaired by
the uniforms Of the representatives Of the Old Guardt tine
I'D and other regiments Nearly one hundred couples
participated in the opening promenade and quadrlle
and Il tne same lime tho boxes aud dress circle, well
as the lohairs. were crowded.
The deco aiiuus were no. elaborate, for the regiment
was not anxious 10 spend money, but 10 make IT, Every
thing WAS ID excellent taste however. over the first
ucr ~ prosccuum boxes side large shield
Of flowers interviewer in with the motto Of the rcc
ment Pro Patria ct Gloria These boxes were also
drapcd with the National and regmental colOrs. Tho
extreme rear Of the stage raised few feet above
the dancing door, and in the centre OF this
dais, against backgrounds Of palm trees was
amor. set III frame Of flowers On each side Of this
was painting by :. K. Clifford, one repre-edling The
morning While the regiment was at Meridian Hil near
Washington. The necessary military effect was secured
by two tweivepound brass hoNitzerS ana stack OF
drums which fanked the pa nilngs Large vases filled
win flowers stood III different parts OF the Acadeuy
Among the officers present were Generals Woodward
and Wvue and Colonies Robinson, ELEPHANT and Tracy
First Division; General Narlan ana STAN OF the Third
Brigade; Colonel George Nngate, Colonel Glider
Clark Colonel Pond, Of the Veterans; Sur
Captains John IL Kemp, j. c. Abrams, -. A. Pollard,
II. G. Turner j. G. Price, W c. Casey, aud Adutant C.
b. Bostwick; Leutenants Dominck ana Steele, Com
nIssary l. h. RAIDER.
Mayor BY was tie most prominent representative Of
the civilians In the promenade.
THE TOILETS.
very handsome ess worn by Mrs. d. BuriorJ, was
Of heavy black silk with long train scalopcd and bound
with satin. Over tins skirt overdrapery Of silver
gauze drawn in full graceful folds in front and edged
with white silk and silver lace. The black silk waist
was cut square with silver gauze vest. Long black
KIDS aud necklace and bracelets OF Genesee silver
hhgTee.
Princesse. with large round train. finished
across the front were loosely draped folds Of the SILK
forming two immense bows at the right sde finished
wide, vale the same costly lace placed at
the drapery In the back; punches Of exquisite
upon the costume and silver rose, with gold leaves,
cleaned IN the dark hair; diamond ornaments.
Miss walker Of TwentyAIst-sL, wore "a maIze-COlOred
grOsgraD SIX, dem-lraiD, with garniture of natural
roses ana buds Of bright cOors the entire back in
and roses. Roman gold iewe!ry.
Miss Lizzie Conner wore exquisite costume OF fine
French Orgaudie, Ornamented with valcncennes lace
and inserting, with white grOsgran down the en-
tire front diamond cross aud earrings pearl fan.
Mrs. Captain Abrams, OF ThirtyfOurth ST., wore an
elegant costume Of black d0masse, with long train
mented with French Lace at the right side garni
tufe Of salmon satin ribbon; danask aud pink roses
black lace sleeves diamond and Roman gold
Mrs. Briggs wore an imported costume OF turquoise
blue with silver leaves UTnHmcnted with black velvet
worked with bright-cOOred flowers aud vines cOrsage
OF black velvet embroidered with flowers pearl orna-
ments.
Mrs. Snifiin brocaded Nile-green satin with
nOunce Of round point lace, Ornamented with velvet of
darker shade; cOrsage bouquet Of deepdamask rose;
diamond ornaments aud pearls ia the hair.
Miss LppincOtt dressed IN claTet velvet and mink
SIX, with point lace edging; pOmpadOur waist dia-
mOnd ornaments.
Mrs. DR.. Ranuey was in rich black velvet with bon
net composed Of viOets diamond ornaments
Miss Bowler Of Thirty iOurthst wore A dress Of tur-
quoise blue, and garnet velvet; cOrsaGe pOmpadour
pearl ornaments.
Miss ogden In black velvet ornamented with rich
thread lace; diamond ornaments.
Miss Welcn, OF Ibrtythrd-st., PTincesse dress
OF cream-cOlOTed silk, made with long square
fan-train; draped across the front loosely
were folds OF the SILK, edged with rich
white fringe at tho right side successive looms of
Mhite satin with red and pink roses heavy gold cross
Miss Watkins. Of Fifth-ave. appeared in costume OF
~ SIN striped tissue at the back cardinal and
Sen loOps sleeves OF white lace embroidered In
Pc3ii' mar dressed nigh with silver comb.