New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-31
THE PRINCESS AT THE TOMB.
4 REAIrTIrJTI, TRIBJTE TO GEN GRANTS
MEMORY FROM THE INFANTA.

CIEERED TUKONGS Of iiOA'@i'
-, VISIT TO 4 PHOTOGRAPHER
IN THE MORNING.
Tho Jnf,nta Eulslic had her first glimpse yes
.o.oav If an American holiday She entered
,o.,,ilv ir.o fine spirit of Memorial Day, and
,a. ona NJ the many thousands to lay wreath
- . solacr,s crave in memory of his heroic life
anil worthy death. The Spanish nature il quick
o. crash the thought of such National holiday
.n.'n n,triotism is promoted by honoring patriots
.,a oior,ous deeds are COMMUNICATED by dccorat
, tho Graves of the heroes. The poetry of
sucb holiday appeals TO the human heart every
,yberc and the warm Spanish nature of the
Princess was deeply stirred with sympathy when
the meaning Of the day was explained to her.
1, WAS nj first arranged that she should review
hc parade of veterans, but the hour of the parade
WAS early and the Infanta, who is kept out every
evening until late thought that she could take
q better part in the ceremonies and do honor to
,h, day in a different manner; she chose TO
visit the tomb Of General Grant and place with
hcr own hands wreath within IT. This she
did al the same time expressing her admiration
for General Grant. with the story of whose deeds
she il familiar, and whom she met Is child
when General Grant travelling in Spain
7, WAS beautiful and impressive sight when
the Infanta laid the splendid wreath which she
had prepared upon the tomb sight which Will
mo, soon he forgotten by the many people who
were present.
All the members of the Infanta's party had
their pictures taken in the morning. ana III the
afternoon the Infanta held formal reception for
the Mayor the Committee Of One Hundred and
the auxiliary committee which have charge of
her entertainment while she remains in this
city.
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Il WAS a beautiful morning which greeted the
Infanta when she rose, earlier than usual, to
pre,are for the ceremonies of the day. The
sunlight streamed across the plaza in front of
the Hotel Savoy, and the fresh spring leaves of
the trees and the verdure in the park danced
and waved in many shades of green. The blue
Sky and a few neccy, white clouds added to the
radiance of the scene and helped to give the
lnfanta royal morning greeting.
All the members OF the royal party rose early
and took their usual light breakfast. The lnfanta
was feeling better than for several days. and fclt
scarcely trace of the fatigue which the enter
tainments of the previous days had caused her.
In view of this it decided TO spend the lore
noon at the photographer as that was an ordeal
which would probably have to be gone through
sooner or hter.
Prince Antonio started for the photographers
d
hy his valet The Infanta. together with the
Marchoness of Arco Hermosa. the Duke de
Tamames and Commander Davis, left the hotel at
y:aO O'Clock, also in closed carriage. 1he
Princess Eulalies maid went i'll another carriage
CARRYING "A number of dresses and the lhlanta
Jewels, which consisted of diamonds ana pears,
said 10 be valued at S2500OO. Detectives Illus
and McCuskey went along 10 guard the properly.
All were driven directly 10 a photographers in
FiftlI-ave. The Prince arrived first at the gallery
and had several sttings before the lnfanta ar
rived The gallery decorated for tie occa-
sion with palms and cut flowers and the H.
fanta's dressing-room was tastefully arranged anu
decorated. The chair in which she sat was an
old Spanish high-backed chair upholstered In en-
broiderei purple, finished in gold and valued at
$3.50.
FIVE DIFFERENT LANGUAGES IN TWENTY
MINUTES.
The Infanta Eulalie was in a jouy mood ana
talked in a sprightly manner with her party ana
the attendants To the young woman attendant
she talked in German. and in remarking Oh the
metropolitan character of New-York said that at
the Catholic Clubs reception Sunday night she
had spoken five different languages within twenty
minutes She became much interested JIM the
young woman with whom she talked in German,
and asked her many questions about her life. the
people here and the photographers art. She en-
pressed a decided preference for pictures shswnS
the full face rather than the profile She willing
IL posed, however, in any way that the photogra-
pher wished.
The Prince was first photographed in civilians
dress and then in several uniforms, including
those Of the volunteers of the island of Cuba and
the Princess IIusslrs, in which he had two pic
lures taken. one with and the other without a
cape Another picture WAS taken of him Ill the
brilliant uniform of the Order Of Macstrantc dc
Roda which is Spanish order several hundred
wears old, to belong to which Is said to be great
honor.
The Infanta was photographed in number of
gowns, and was engaged in the operation for fully
thrc,> hours No other comment on her good ma
turc is necessary. Among gowns which She wore
were a plain garnet travelling dress with no Jew
elrv and % white Empire lace gown with the coat
OF arms OF Spain embroidered at frequent Intervals
She was also taken in the same garment win hcr
BEAUTIFUL opera cloak, which is embroidered WIN
feathers and pearls. The next gown In when she
appeared before the camera was cream SILK ELL
broidercd with gold, closely fitting and showing
the lines of her graceful figure. Another picture
was taken Of her in the same skirt but WIN an
other waist. cut low i'll the neck. On her head she
wore diadem of pearls and diamonds Tor this
picture. The size was eighteen by ehtS-'"o
inches.
The Prince and Princess were then photographed
torcther standing. The Marchioncss OF Arco
IIcrmosa, the Duke de 1amames in uniform and
Commander Davis were also photographed, ana
then group picture was taken of them altogether
The Princess and the Marchoness sat in the
centre and the others stood about. In all sixty
different plates were made The party returned to
the Savoy NJ IL 80 for luncheon.
The Old Guard passed the hotel soon after they
returned. escorting Governor Flower to the New
Netherlands Hotel. The Infanta went out on the
balcony IL passed and waved her hand in salute.
STARTING FOR GRANTS TOMB.
II was arranged that the lnfanta should arrive