The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-28

steam, Wnlcn, a01eu 10 the SUoke vi lhc
guns, obscured the view OF n large por-
tion Of the river. The admirals OF the
different squadrons then embarked In
steam launches, and proceeded to the Dol
phin.
At 2:30 the Merchant Marine was Sig
nailed TO get under way. The Seabird, with
the committee OH beard, rounded the
head OF the double column OF the men
cf-war and started down the river en-
tho New York side. The Al Foster fol-
lowed. and the police patrol tugs FELL into
line two by two. After them came tugs,
steamboats, and steam yachts, two and
three abreast, and all with whist as
blowing. men shouting and women wav-
ing Iarasols as they passed each nan
of.war The cOmmOtion that llo"ed
fas never been cqualled on the Hudson
river. Clouds of steam rose from he
tugs and blew across the nen-of-w1r.
The crews Of the men-Of-war faced the
rail and waved their hats and handkor-
chiefs at the noisy tugs and steamboats,
as they passed. Several steam yachts
salutei the mcn-of-wAr with one gun,
which sounded like toy pistols after the
big guns of the men-of-war. The whis-
ties of the tugs and steamers kept up
a continual footing and blowing from the
time they were given permission To start
until the lower end OF the long line OF
the squadron was reached. The monotony
of the noise of the whistles was varied
by sirens Of several tugs and the fire.
boats.
Passengers on the steamboats, crowded
TO the side towards the men-of-war, and
many of the steamers seemed in imminent
danger Of careening. They went down the
river with one paddle-wheel in the air
and the guards under water and the
starboard deck awash. In the procession
of boats were steamers from Albany and
Troy, from Long Island Sound, from
Shrewsbury river and Newark, n. D.
Staten Island ferry boats and boats from
hundreds of nearby points. One ocean
stamer. the Roanoke, of the Charleston
line. was even pressed into ser!ice, and
lighthouse tenders custom-house boats
and barges, towed by putting tugs, were
numerous.
The reception of the Admlrals by the
President lasted till 4;40 Il. NJ. Then his
flag was hauled down on the Dolphin and
he went ashore at Ninety-siXth street
and at signal from the Philadelphia,
the guns Of the entire feet belched forth
simultaneously. Each vessel fired twenty
one shots, and the roar that ensued was
deafening When il subsidized. the smoke
hung i'm heavy clouds over the river, ana
the Jersey shore was invisible for some
minutes. The Admirals returned 10 their
ships. Steamboats,, which sull fingered
with passengers desirous Of seeing all OF
the great naval pageant, went TO their
pie-s and the ceremonies were over.
From the time the President started on
his tour through the lines until the final
salute was fired, the weather was cloudy
with rain. The air was cold and un-
pleasant wind came out Of the Northeast.
IT was an improvement upon the forenoon
but II was not n pleasant day on the
river. and on exposed points Of vantage
along the shore
II was a fitting and dramatic close TO
the proceedings when. at the close Of the
review. the flag ship Philadelphia slowly
steamed up TO Riverside Park. opposite
ia the tomb Of Grant, and on this day,
the anniversary OF his birth, offered a
salute 10 his memory.
The Columbian ball tonight at Madison
sauare Garden was. I'm respect 10 the
magnihcence Of decoration and arrange
ments OF the large number of world
famous guests present, the most splendld
ever given in the world. Besides the
President and his advisers. the chlet
legislative body Of the United States and
p SPANISH grandee who is the namesake
and lineal descendant OF Christopher Co
| lumbus there were the Diplomatic Corps,
| the admirals and subordinate officers OF
| every great naval power in the world
! Governors Of the neghboring States and
| famous army officers. II was, In fact
gathering Of celebrities so varied and so
! gloriously arrayed that the oldest and
most Travelled guest acknowledged that
seldom or never before had he seen
parallel to the gorgeous picture pre-
sented. The decorations OF the garden
were rich and elaborate, eciipsing III their
magniGcence and elegance anything ever
81 Ia ha or
the cost of these magnificent decora-
| tions was $4,000. The balcony pillars
were twined with smllaX and flowers,
| and the entire roof Of the garden was
| hung with a canopy OF white ana gold
dependent from which were hundreds OF
clusters of the flags of all nations. The
| boxes on either side of the garden ana
/ along the arena were decorated WIN
eaps The large box on the centre OF the
Nadison-avenue end was occupied by
MAYOR Gilroy and suite. President Cleve-
| lands box was on the right Of the
navor's. II was twined I'm white and gold,
with delicate maiden's hair ferns, roses,
! and asparagus i'm beautiful designs COW
| ering it, 4 magnificent bank or American
| Beauty roses slOped gently down 10 the
base of the balcony To large American
shield and eagle. Old Glory being outlined
in colored lights. Each post supporting
/
nalms studded with incandescent lights.
Large green plaques bearing bouquets OF
lamps were placed at intervals between
| tho hoxes. The boxes occupied by the
Duke of Veragua and his party were
on the left OF the mayors. The other
boxes on the first tier and about the
| mayor's box were occupied by members
of the Diplomatic corps and by Governor
| Flower and STAFF.
The arena box were occupied by the ad-
mirals Of the foreign ana American meets
| and their attending officers. The for
eiqn ofhcers had been given the centre
| boxes. and the Americans the other
| boxes Maior-General Schoheld. com
manding the army, and Maior-General
! O. q Howard. with their suites, also
occupied boxes in this tier.
The President, having other engage
merts during the evening. did not arrive
with his party until some time after
the ball had been announced to begin.
| Mayor Gilroy, as head OF the munich
pality. and Mrs Giroy officially received
| the guests Of the evening.
| The President was not escorted Ia the
MAYORS reception dais when he arrived.
but was met at the entrance by his escort
of honor. The bands al his appearance
plaved Hail the Chief" the only piece
| plaved In honor Of any Of the guests.
| and Mayor Giroy advanced 10 meet him.
After the formal introduction. the Prcsi-
dent and his party were escorted TO his
! box. The programme Of the dance was
| n very simple one. There were no dis
! tlnctive figure dances during the evening
Buffet supper for the invited guests
| was served in the concert hall. The buf-