New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-12-16
DECORATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS.

THE DISPLAY OF FLOWERS * HE CORRIDORS
eTAIKwAYs AND sUPPER-EOoMs-How THE OR
CHESTR4 STAND WAS ADORNED.
Although the main hail required no added beam
ties the floral decorations of the corridors and stair
way at the west end. well as OF the 3upDcrrooms
were especially noticeable. Aiehting at the Fourth
ave- entrance. the guests passed underneath double
canopy up the broad carpeted flight of stone steps
INTO the vestbue. where stood on each
side masses of green palms. Immediately on
the right was the ladies' r,cepton-room,
while on the left the library. Wih its rich and ele
CANT woodwork served as a receptioG-room for gen.
tomen. In the centre OF the splendid vcter ns
room, which opens into the library, stood q magmd-
cent floral tribute. From bed Of evergreen, moss
and ferns rose "A great pyramid OF flowers and green
vines surmounted by a large star Of red flowers.
On the other side OF the corridor from the recep-
ton-rooms for ladies and gentlemen were cloak
rooms for each. Clusters OF green foliage were
scattered all along the veslibule. Opposite the door
of the Co0nel's room stood a bronze Mercury. AS
the guests Turned toward the dressing-rooms Il
glimpse could be had through the door opposite Of
the great hall brilliantly lighted and resplendont
with rich cOloTing.
The massive oak balusrades at the foot Of the
staiIways were almost hidden by of camellas
and palms. Plants stood in the windows opening on
greeted the visitors ON each landing. The posts Of
the balustrades were suTmOunied by pots Of
graceful fan-lcaf palms. Sage palms and
ferns were ranged along the hail the
second floor. The elegantly furnished company
rooms opening on this hall were thrown open dur
ing the evening. Even the strains OF must C that
were waited mp from the hall could not prevent
many Of the visitors from lingering a little to ex-
anime the elaborate brass tenders and the pictur-
esaue andirons of the open Gre-plaoes and to adj
mlre the rich and massive woodwork that forms the
ceilings The different companies had evidently
entered INTO rivalry in decorating their rooms.
Another fight of stairs, decorated with ferns and
with moss and evergreen wTeathiDg the upper balus-
trade led to the third floor where Demonlco's rep
resentatives held uudsputed sway. Halt buried in
tall palms at the head OF the stairway toward Wards
colossal statue of 9Th Regiment soldier. The red
and white of beautiful flowers pecped ont here and
there from the mass OF green. EycrgTeenH. palms
and ferns were arranged about the corridor,
Der tables draped in snowy white. The
room at the southwest corner and the
memorial room contained long tables. each capable
of seating mary guests. when were pr0iusely de-
cOrdted with flowers and hOthOuse plants. In the
memorial room amid the Portraits appeared
bronze model of Barth0ldIs Statue of Liberty. In
the gymnasium next door, trapezes and swings had
been cooled up overhead vault pg-hOrSes were put
aside and their places occupied by small round re-
room presented of intense activity, while on
the other side of the stairway was the wlnc-roOm.
Passing through the wide door at the bottom OF
the stalrways the guests found themselves IN the
great hall, which had become most magnificent
ballroom. Its eize, 3O0X20O was hardly notice
able II was 80 well filed. The broad dadOs Of
painted trophies running around the tinted wall,
the graceful sweep Of the painted non arches
and the richly tinted woodwork made mp sufficient
decoration 80 that nothing WIS attempted to in
crease the effect of the main body Of the ball. At
tic east end was the stand for the orchestra Broad
folds of plum -colOred plush, hordcred with heavy
bullion fringe. developed the railing around the
sides. relieved below by drapeTy of bunting In
front directly before the leader. a small target
surrounded BY fringe OF bayonets aud ramrOds,
below which were dTaperles Of flags.
The framework of the stand was covered with thick
gray paper, which was hidden by flags. This root
was intended to act AS sounding board. aud thus
10 secure better acoustic ELECTS than are usually
possible IN so large hall. Around the edGo of this
covering ran n band oil red. white aud blue below
which hung graceful festoOns of coi0red bunting.
Abone the baud OF bunting stood out line Of gilt
terng bayOnets while above all, on each sIde was
stand of three flags The stalls of TWO surmOunted
by qliteunG battle axes, while The central one bore
a bayolet. From the open sides OF the stand. the
supports of which were wreathed IA bunting. pro-