New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-04-22
THE DUKE SIGHTSEEING
HE VIEWS THE HARBOR FROM THE BRIDGE.
A DINNER FOR THE vERAGUA PARTY BY MIR.
AND MRS EDWARD COOPER

AND MRS. EDWARD COOPER
The Duke Of ycragua further explored the lower
rart Of the city yesterday, and saw OF tha
sshts which peculiar to New-York and some of
tbe structures of worldwide fame lie also went
aver the Bridge TO the confines of BROOKLYN but did
,ot venture irtO the Interior
E II late in the forenoon when the party left
the Waldorf. Besides the Duke there were tho Mar.
ouis Of Barboles. Don Cristoba Colon Don Pedro
Colon, Commander Frarcis W. Dickins and Donna
Maria who likes trip ont of doors, where something
now and interesting is to he seen. better than the
,orms receptions, where she must bow in conventional
,trle and say "prrnes and priSms' to herself when
ocople are presented. Donna Maria dark blue
dress with gray Jacket. and white straw hat with
blue ribbon pcrchcd sauciy upon her head. Whether
Donra Maria wore the straw hat In remembrance Of
sunny Spain where the spring is already giving way
~ summer. because II seemed sensible thing 10
do on such beautiful, warm morning or because the
hat was becoming, not in evidence but She wore
II and hooked at with a throofoM interest as
the daughter OF Duke. Us the descendant OF Column
bus and as the wearcr Of straw hat In April.
The party went 10 Park Place on the Sixth-avc
elevated road the DIXIE ndulging his fOndncss for
that way OF travelling. Troop A was not drawn up
in I,ne As when the Duke visited the CITY Hall on
Tuesday. and ever the palms had vanished but all
found much Interest IN the buildings where the wheels
Of government went around. albeit the power-hollse
ves In F0urtecnihst. After viewing the city and
hsrbor from the dome of the Pulitzer Building the
entire party walked the Bridge, which stood
the strain OF the weight OF dignity upon II In credit
able manner. There "a slight haze which made
objects at distance somewhat iidistinct. hut the
Gun shining brightly and the bay and sister cities
appeared 10 advantage. As the day OF his arrival
the Duke viewed with great interest the busy scene
IN the bay, tugs puirS TO and fro big steamships
Going In and out sailing vessels getting under way
or being brought mp to their piers lighters. transfers
vhoafc off, oil dcsr -irtop family
which, together with the forests of masts along the
waterfront as far the eye could reach. and the
countless jets Of steam from the factories told the
story of the business and commercial In
terests of which New-YoIk is the centre.
The party returned by way Of the Bridge cars, but
not before the newsboys and gamins on the Brooklyn
dde had seen and recognized them.
aHuly gee! Get on to de Juke,' said one. ard
then there was a rush 10 see.
(Which is him ~ one asked; "de Teller wild de ki-yi
hat and de gold roper"
.Naw, de boke wild de sideboards. Amt yer seen
bis picture in de papes.'
aHooray fur de luke - suggested. and the
cheers were given with volume OF voice, which can
only be acquired by yelling " Extra
.You wouldn't tink he was dago,' was the verdict
Is the ducal coattails disappeared up the stairway
In the afternoon the members OF the Dukes party
visited the Navy Yard. They were received by
Commodore Erben. and went on board the Mianto-
The Duke was much interested In what he saw
The Duke had wished to more Of Brooklyn,
but lie had not the time. He took note, however,
Of The sign prominently displayed, This way 10 all
cemeteries" and decided to supplement his Information
BY reading description Of the tombs in the guide
books.
The Duchess of veragua and Mrs. Dick'ns visited
the Church of the Redemptorist Fathers No. $50
South Fifth-ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cooper. OF No. IL Washington
Sousre gave n handsome dinner last night in honor
Of the Duke and Duchess. The Cooper mansion Is
spendidly adapted for entertaining, being large ana
SQUARE 1t has q frontage In the square OF sixty |
feet and as much along Fifth-ave The ballroom
m the east side OF the house the full depth
and 1; thirty feet wide. This room is decorated m
the First Empire style. In the spacious nan are
beautiful tapestries with which the library at the
left OF the hall Il hung. Opening out OF the library
n the dtning.room finished In finely carved ma |
hoesnv and hung with tapestries. There are many |
beautiful works OF art In the house. The moral |
decorations out OF compliment to the distinguished
guests, We're OF the Spanish national coors us Lar
US possible. ~ .,
Mrs Cooper, who gown OF whre sa.ih
brocade and some beautiful pearls. was assisted oy
her daughter Mrs Lloyd Bryce, in receiving MIS-
Bryce wore a rich gown Of blue and wDi'e Oro
cade with turquoise and diamond ofhamehos' Inc
rest OF the party included Don Crls'oDn |oon'
Don Pedro Colon, Donna Maria del mar, MI anu
Mrs. Adrian lsclin, lr. Mr. anu ''i'' W. 49,
Cutting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Willard, General Horace
Porter the Marquis Barboles the Marquis OF Valooar
Mrs $ " r. Cruger Mrs. Henry sloane, MISS Grace
wilson, Commander and Mrs. Dickins, Miss Eleanor |
Hewitt niece of the hostess, and Perry Belmont,
formerly American Minister 10 spain. In all twehy
fonr psoplc During the dinner there was music
by a string quartet but there was no subsequent
ENTERTAINMENT 1t was not Mrs. CoOper's Intention 10
Iats I'm Nav the Duke and Duchess will pay |
visit N MIR and Mrs Henry Willard at their country
place ThOrnwVod DObbs Ferry -, -. e.
Today the Duke and his party VIII start Tor Tor |
Washington. They will leave Jersey Cliy at 80
on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Tomorrow they viii
attend service at ST. Matthew Church, ana VIII
Be presented 10 president Cleveland Monday aier
noon At 3 80 o'clock On Monday evening Mr.
Calvin s Brice Will give musical reception lor
them and they will be introduced TO the society VI
Washington.