Omaha daily bee., 1889-07-27

art.
From the Count and Countess Of Paris
fiat one of woven gold set with diamonds,
saphires and rubies, with large monogram
Of Princess Louise in the center. From the
wives Of the cabinet ministers was brace
let in two rows of large brilliants. The Mar
chioness Of Lorne sent diamond bracelet
with horseshoe of diamonds. A massive
gold bracelet faced with row Of massive
diamonds came from Lord Fife's
trades-pe5 Pile, and looked as II
1t did. The Irish ladies sent magnificent
diamond bracelet of large, closely set stones,
the setting not being visible. Tho ladies Of
Norfolk sent a diamond bracelet. The
countess Of Macclesfed sent diamond
bracelet with ruby center. MIR. Mackenzie,
OF Kintore, sent q narrow bracelet of woven
gold with seven large diamonds matching.
The Duke and Duchess Paul, Of Mecklen
berg Schwerin, sent gold bracelet with sap
phlres. Among the brooches was one marked
brothers and Sisters" horseshoe shaped,
consisting Of a line of rubes set between
diamonds. Lady Scott sent long
diamond arrow, with a flower In da-
monds in the center. Princess Helene,
of Paris, sent brooch consisting of three
feathers IN diamonds on plate of gold flower
petals. The Duke of Buccleuch sent q
diamond dove. Princess Mary sent spray
brooch of pearls and gold; the Duchess of
Albany, brooch Of diamond leaves; Lord
Arlington, a brooch Of lilies and lily leaves
IN diamonds Mr.. and Mrs. Mercer Hehder-
son, diamond butterfly; Lord and Lady
Alexander, paget brooch, consisting of
Malachite antique, set IN diamonds; the
hereditary Prince and Princess of Sake
H,o, nlnt, - md
diamonds; Charlotte Knollys, brooch Of
crysolite in diamonds; Mrs. j. w. Mackay,
pair of earrings, consisting of two large
turquoises set in diamonds; Lord and Lady
Londonderry, bracelet of pearls and
diamonds; Lord and Lady Burton, a diamond
moth brooch; Lady Lozard, brooch
of emeralds and diamonds; Lady
Dorothy Nevil, gold necklet
and ieweled enamel pendant; John Barring,
a diamond ring; Lord and Lady Revels-
brooke, flower brooch, consisting of fine
large diamond petals with solitaire in the
center; Lord and Lady Roseberry, a dia-
mond bracelet, large diamond and sapphire;
Sir Frederick Johnstown, q diamond pend
ant; Lord Cadogan, a diamond and turquoise
ring; the Duchess Of Wellington, a diamond
and sapphire ring; Lord Magheramorne,
moonstone brooch, set in diamonds; Lady
Norres, set of sleeve links of turquoise, set
in diamonds; Captain and Mrs Dallrymple
a wlshbone brooch Of diamonds; Field Mar
shall Sir Patrick Grant, a brooch in dia-
monds; Mrs. Reynolds, blotting case of
blue velvet and silver framework; gentlemen
of the household, an Ornamental comb
of tortoise shell and diamonds;
Lady Rainlive, brooch, consisting of
"Louise' in diamonds, surmounted by a
coronet; Lady Randolph Churchill, prayer.
book with white leather cover bearing
three feathers at three points diagonally
across, with Louise" in diamonds; the
Misses Bying, diamond brooch.
There was only one gift of pearls and only
one of opals, the latter being beautiful ring
from Lady Sirk.
The queens present was not on exhlbi
tion.
Empress Frederick and her daughters
sent large bronze mantel ornament with a
clock at one side. Prince Louis of Ester
hazy sent q bottle with a gold and sapphire
top. Empress Eugene sent large gold
card bowl of beautiful open work.
The other gifts OF the Prince and Princess
of Wales comprised a case of black
grained Russian leather, with gold topped
bottles, gold handles, button no oks, scissors
and ivory brushes, all bearing the mono
gram.
The most valuable thimbIe that ever was
seen, admirably calculated to stand the wear
and tear to which 1t is destined, was of gold
enameled in rosebuds and thistles, with
large diamond forming the top, the gift of
Charles A. Hervey.
Charles Wyndham sent a rich French
clock in oxidized silver and gold, and Nine.
Albani cut moonstone brooch, set in dia-
monds.
There were dozen fans and they were in
comparable gems of their kind. Three Of
them were of expanding snow ostrich
feathers, from Lady Colvilie, Mrs. James and
some one else. not named. The other fans
were antiques, with mother of pearl frames,
set in diamonds from Lord and
Lady Londosborough, Captain and
Lady Montague, Prince and Princess Chris
tian, Lady Emily Dyke, Lord Carnarvan,
Lord Nigel, Lady Kngscote, Lord and Lady
Brooke and Lady Augusta Fame Lord
Tennyson sent his poems in eight small and
handsome volumes, and Mr.. Gladstone gave
set Of "Gladstone's Gleanings," IN seven
volumes. There were some very handsome
paper cutters in tortoise shell and gold nu
solid silver and gold.
Lord E'ifes presents We're of more sub
staptial character, and occupied the other
side of the table from the Prince of Wales.
1t was royal mantel ornament of solid
silver on black marble base, representing a
stag with two hounds leaping at his throat.
The Princess of Wales gave largo
miniature portrait of herself, set in pearls.
HIS lordships tradesmen sent silver salver.
The citizens of Banff sent tall, massive
silver cup. Henry Irvipg's gift was
massive and most artistic silver drinking
cup in the shape of a kneeling Egyptian
figure. There were q number of gold
cigarette cases and cigar cases, set with
diamonds, bowls, cups, riding whips, coach
ing whips, rugs, travelling cases, etc., as ele-
giant and expensive is such articles can be.
Lord Rosenberry's gift was a handsome
liqueq set in crystal and gold, two bottles,
twelve glasses and a tray of gold Table or
naments, spoons, knives, salts and the like
were scattered all over the table on both
sides. The finest cigar case probably that
money cruld buy was from Lord Alfred
RothschIld, in light gray leather, with two
"F's," one in diamonds and the other in
rubes, crossing, and a long rubby clasp on
the handle, with yiolets.
Like modesty, there nestled among the
pretentious gifts a little silver breakfast cas-
tor, from the gardener. 1t had quite as
prominent place as anything else. LoId
Flies present 10 the queen was a diamond