New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-08
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A STATE BALL ATTHE CASINO
GAY HoNoRs TO THE FOREIGN GUESTS.


man guests of the Nation at the Metropolitan
Casino, at Forty y-frst-st. and Broadway, took
place last night under the auspices of the New
York Reception Committee. Ii was eminently
successful. Governor Cornell and his wife
and q distinguished Reception Committee did
the honOrs of the occasion, and the
Governor, with Nine. Outrey and ex-
Senator John II. King and the Marquise
de Rochambeau led in the State quadrlle. The
decorations of the hall were beautiful, and the
arrangements for the comfort of tho
guests were convenient. There were about
1,5OO persons present, among whom were
many distinguished persons. Many handsome
costumes were worn by ladies, and the brill
iancy of the scene was much increased by the
uniforms of the foreigners.
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE SCENE.
The doors of the Casino were not thrown open
until 10 p. H.. and, although many persons arrived
before that hour they were without exception
turned away. Even two French officers had to wait
until the appointed time. When the doors were
finally opened, the guests distinguished and not
distinguished, went in with a rush. The request of
the managers, that everyone should be prompt, and
the announcement that the reception OF the French
guests would take place at a stated time, were
not without their effect for nearly everyone
appeared early. For n small ball the Casino rs an
admirable place. The floor is smootls and excellent
for dancing; there is pleasant promenade under
the balcony, and the boxes are numerous enough
for chapeoas who desire a lofty point OF
view The decorations relieved the somewhat bare
and cheerleSs appearance which the hall usually
has, and it would be hard to find more charming
looking ballroom than the guests at the Casino en-
ioyed last night
twas not long after 10 o'clock before the space
under the galleries was filed. The guests did not
venture upon the floor for any length of time.
until Gimores band struck up bril-
liantiy at half past 10. Its first selec-
ton Meyerbeers March from " The Prophet
was the signal for general breaking up OF the
groups at the side, and for a more or less
broken promenade on the main floor. The
band played in quick succession q number
of wei known airs, among which were
the "MarseIlase.' "Star Spangled Banner
Hail Columbia" Yankee Doodle" Chant des
Girondins," "Partant pour Ia Syrie" and 10
Chant du Depart"
In the meantime TIC French guests had en-
tered in charge of the committee. The hns
of carriages containing them had formed
in front of the st. Cloud Hotel and
they began to arrive at the Casino about IL
o'clock A separate dressing room was provided toa
them. and by a few minutes after that time they
were all on the floor. Then Governor and Mis-
Cornell, Mrs. William Jay, Mrs. Horace Russell,
Mrs William r. Stewart, Mrs. Francis {. Barlow.
Mrs. Asplnwall, Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbit,
Mrs John jacob AstOr, Mrs. John Austin stevens.
| with several other ladies, took then
| nlaces on the stage The French guests ascendod
the stage minute or two later, with Minister Out
rey and his wife at their head. They were all M
trOduced to the Governor ana MS party lhey
| 4 tf,.r4 f.np ma Fntl a 4
OF persons took advantage of the opportunity TO go
around and be introduced To tho distinguished Wis
TORS.
in charge that they should be weared by tbs part
of the ceremony, for the expiration OF perhaps h-
teen minutes members OF Rudolf Bar 0fchestfa,
which was to tL-IiSh the dance music, maos
their appearance on this platform Inns accom-.
rlished It's object for the crowd relreated, and
Governor Cornell led the way To the mann hoOr "itD
Madame Outrey On his arm.
TIE OPENING QUADRuLE.
The first dance the State quadrllie, ana IL
WAS the only set on the loor at the time. The ar
ranpement OF thus dance, SO that no one should 5s
offenued, had caused the COMMITTEES soms
sleepless nights space near tho
stage was cleared away and Governor
Coruel took his place at the head of the quadriils
with Madame Outrey. Next TO them were eI-
Senator John H. King and Madame de Rochambeau.
H. was double set General Boulanger and Mrs
Cornell were the two pairs at the foot
The couples on the side. at the right OF Governor
Cornell. were ~ dc COrcclle and Mrs, Cornelius
Vanderbilt Colonel BOsSau and Mrs. Aspln-
wall. the Marquis de Rochambeau and Mrs.
Francis c. Barlow. Opposite TO these
tbrae couples were Colonel Won SteUben and Mrs
William Jay, Captain de Pagnac and Mr@
Horace Russell Count fOllong and Ars.
William Il. Stewart. The committeeman learned
however, after they had selected these per-
sons to take pare in the quadnlle' thaS
several Of those decided upon had never
danced Accordingly dress rehearsal
was held for those whose eauc"toh hat
been so sadly neglected in this direction
and last night to make doubly sure that
ANYTHING should pass off correctly, one or
the door managers were stationed behind those par
t,oinapts in the quadrlle who had never learned
how TO dance. The set was watched
with the greatest interest by all present.
and every one gathered around the open space
left for the dancers. The music was from Caf-
mem and the orchestra played it with great spirit
The ouadrille was gone through with very credit
oblv with the aid of the floor managers, notwith-
standing that there were some mistakes made. Is
ended in waltz IN which every one joined
There were thirteen dances Tor tine ehtlt' evening
and the music embraced some of Strausss most
oiular watZe ana SOME 9ltauliii''Ai" Ai"N'
and other comic operettas Between each dance
cil,,or,s hand which was stationed In the gallery,
l,,..J a., nromenade selection. The crowd was 50
1,raat AT first that it was somewhat dIicult'
10 dance but after the supper was served the floor
beeamo clearer and presented most brilliant
appearance The ladies dresses were beautiful, and
the uniforms of the foreigners added TO the bright
ness OF the scene.
At half past IL the supper room was tmown
open.- There was a small room for the foreign ana
more distinguished guests, but the nam taDes were
spread in the res aurant The hgure piecos
were elaborate and the 'aoi's Pio
sentod a handsome appearance ON ono
there was very beautiful basket oI no"Is' VIZ,