The record-union., 1893-05-27
tropolis.
Special to the REcoKD-UxIox.

tropolis.
Special to the RECoKD-UN1oN.
New YORK, May 26.-Sbortly after 2
O'Clock this afternoon Princess Eulalia
and suite entered their carriages and
whisked away through Central Park.
Alter winding through delightful drives
the party was driven to the foot OF
Nmety-sixth street. off which the Dol
phin, the Presidents barge, was ready TO
receive the party, and they were soon put
aboard the Dolphin and the Columbus
caravals visited. The Princess spent tif-
teen minutes on board the Santa Maria,
and her departure was signalled with
royal salute.
Unfortunately. the breech Of one of the
guns blew out, and was hurled through
the upper deck. A splinter of wood
struck Lieutenant in the eye, and
caused an ugly wound. 1t is not thought,
however, that the sight is injured. A
sailor was also hurt, but not seriously.
Her royal highness showed deep regret
over the accident. The Infanta and suite
at once returned to the Dolphin, and tho
journey up the river begun. Reaching u
point above Honkers at 4:30 o'clock, the
vessels nose was turned down stream.
1t was just s o'clock when the foot of
Nlnety-siXth street was reached, and the
royal party went ashore.
BRILLIANT BALL.
New YORK, May 26.-Society honored
the Intanta Eulalia with bali this even
ing which for grandeur, impressiveness
and elegance has not been excelIed by
any similar function held i'll the me-
tropolis. The Circulo Colon Ceryantes
was the host. The affair was given under
the auspices of their excellencies the
Ministers of Spain, Mexico, Peru and
Brazil. Rich and magnificent as have
been the decorations of Madison Square
Garden in times past, it is probable those
OF tonight were never equaied-certainIy
never before in this country have they
been surpassed. All the artistic skill Of
the florist was called into play TO present
scene that will never be forgotten by
those tortunates who witnessed it.
The royal partment was made by maxi
ing three at the south side into one. the
whole being converted into a gorgeous
floral bower with projecting canopy, re-
sembling in eXquisiteness its treatment
OF the interior surface of a deicately col
ored sea shell. A part furnished in the
stye of Louis Nv, with the costliest OF
furniture and tapestry, so priceless that
the committee took the precaution to have
it insured for 100000.
At 10 o'clock the boxes in the gallery of
the concert-room were nearly all filled
Xy1t n Clyra OF
men, half of whom were either in uni
forms or decorations Of some Spanish So
ciety. Among the occupants Of the boxes
were Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Mrs. Paran
Stevens, Marquis de Cass Argudin, Mrs.
Charles T. Yerkes, Frederic Gebhard,
Mrs. Bradley Martin, Mrs. Whtelaw
Reid, Mrs. Hearst. the diplomatic corps,
and many others Of social prominence.
SHORTLY after 10 o'clock the lady patron
esses who were to be presented to the
Infanta entered the assenbly-roUm and
ranged themselves down the south side
1t was IL o'clock when the Infanta ar
rived at the garden, accompanied by
Prince Antoine, Marquis de Arco Her
mosa and General Narnum. The
Princess was radiantly beautiful as she
appeared. Her youthful beauty was set
off by the snow-white beard and hair OF
Senior Navarro, who escorted her. She
wore gown Of pale blue brocaded silk,
trimmed with Old pink, and low corsage
faced with pale blue lace, necklace and
diamonds in her hair.
The Princess stepped upon the platform
and stood facing the company. She
smiled sweetly, but looked somewhat
tired as the presentation begun. After
the gentlemen of the committee were
presented the ladies were introduced.
Mrs William f. Burden was first. Mrs.
Burden bowed, and was about to retire,
when the Princess extended her hand,
and each of the ladies shook hands with
her, privilege not accorded the gentle
men. None Of the ladies or gentlemen
were presented to Prince Antoine at the
formal reception. After standing eight
minutes the Princess showed signs of
WEAKNESS and sat down. receiving the
ladies sitting.
When the formal presentation ended,
Senior Navarro escorted the Princess to 4
box, which was arranged for her. The
appearance of the Princess in the gallery
was the signal for opening the ball. After
two or three numbers were danced, tho
Princess expressed a desire to 90 on the
floor, and on the arm of Senior Navarro
she descended from the box and slowly
made tour of the ballroom. The men,
bers of the Spanish colony and
others pressed forward and were pre-
sented to the Princess on the floor.
Later in the evening the Princess and
guests of honor took supper in the BAN
quet hall. Mayor Gilroy sat at the right
of the Princess. At her left was the
Spanish Minister, and next to him was
the Prince. After supper the royal party
retired to Savoy.
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