The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-04-13
THE MERRY OApIrAz or THE GEAR
A Series Of brilliant Bale In 81. Petersburs
Wealth BesinninG to OversAadow Aris-
Observation-Disclosures New OratsrIo.

A Series or brilliant Balls In 81. Pstersburs
Wealth Besi.aius to Overshadow Aris-
tocraey- Rubinstein's New OratsrIo.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 2.-This proud,
brilliant. and treacherous capital is now under
merry spell. Everybody Is dancing and sing
ing here. from the Gar and tho Czarna to the
dvornik and tho chambormaid. Rocently the
autocrat gave brill ant ball In the Winter
Palace. opening the ball season here. About
5000 guests In gittering uniforms and Ror.
gsous dresses filed the lmmonse rooms OF the
gloomy palace. ornamented with costly tropi-
cal plants. At 10 NJ. the Emperor and the
Empross entered the dancing hall OF Nicholas.
followed by the members OF the imperial fam
lily. In tho first dance the Gear led tho Czarlna;
in tho second he led Lady Thornton. the wife
OF the English Ambassador. the Czarina
dancing with Gen. Schweinitz. the Ger
man Ambassador; In ne third the august
host led Nine. Apper. tho wife Of the French
Ambassador. and the hostess had Shaklr Pashs.
the Turkish Ambassador. rs her partner. The
Gar wore the uniform Of the cavalry guards.
and the Czarina q white satin dress richly
ornamented with fresh roses and lilies. On
her head she had superb diamond diadem.
At midnight supper was seryed. Military
ware shone brightly on the tables covered with
fresh hyacnths and tulips The Czarlna had
S on On sr nfs and
Gar as a hospitable host. went from one table
to another, exchanging words with his Ruests.
Minister and 4mS"ssados and ali ali the rio v any
titled st. PeteIsburgers hurried to give bnlIs.
doris each gave ba!l that stirred the arisso.
cratic public and the fashionabe dressmakers.
shs s Sys tie o. the
bouquets Of the ladies' and the noektis pins Of
the gentlemen are connected with minute
dress and BY tho gentlemen in tho side pockets.
tSp q ns.s ss w Of ae
their electric flashes surprise, and amuse the
unscisntilc public; Ice y made 2 serve, both
placed on silver tray and lighted from within.
was Or b Of dsnasss
Millionaire Kru.ikon. a tea, merchant on the
hon, gave ball. to which were invited ali the
Leading I meSe aHnt o. both capitals: Ia the
cred fully 1900 guests. .Psrhaps never before
we're so many diamonds seen IN, that hail.
Ssss IN ami asn ME n.rksa liz
iion q dollars: Al this Ssii tho Young men Tor
blue tai coats q the French pattern. ' worm "@H
under tho Directory; THIS innovation. how
Tvs are yet under the empire, and not under
q dirsctory.". 30 the Russian du los must pack
up their red. white. and blue coats and keep
them till directory shall be proclaimed In
It Is, becoming evident that tho golden bour-
geoIs Is more and more taking the lead OF the
titled ,aristocrat oven In the Cars country.
Nowadays many a PRINCE. count. and baron
longs for the society OF financial kings. for
they only give excellent dinners. treat to the
best wi mes. and present to their daughters for
dowry bushels OF diamonds. The old time L.
gone BY when the Russian merchants entreated
aome uniformed General to honor them with
his presence at thoir balls and dinners. Now
adays the wearsrs OF glittering uniforms and
ancient. aristocratic shields flock around the
rich and hospitablo merchants like tramps
longing for q FREQ lunch.
-, Anton Rubinstein has g. composed e new orr.
e f. tis grand poem g Mil, ! i |. said 70 y
chorusss can hardly DO surpassed. The double
chorus that OF Gods angels aud Satan's
legi3ns; and tho song Of tho latter. We Meyer
Gam be Conquered are exceedingly Gne. The
Creation Of the World" is the bast piece ever
~ aSss s w.
Rubin.teIn follows an idea quite diferent from
that Of Haydn In his famous orntorio, "Crea-
tion." According, 70 the latter, light was
created at once, and instantly filed the whole
universe. Rublnsteln, on the contrary. makes
the audience feel hey light little BY little drives
aud the passage from plano 70 iortisslmo Is
full q poetioal touch. whether tho. oratorio Of
the kussian composer Il. worthy Of the great
Engllsh poet Or not do not pretend 70 say
But am sure that every one who hears the
new oratori0 Of Rubnsteln will discover many
new points In the great poem OF Milton.