New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-08
GUEST OF MAYOR HARRISON
A BREAKFAST TO THE INFANTA.
RECEPTION AT THE HOME OF THE MAYOR. A
DRIVE IN THE BOULEyARDs AND DINNER
AT PRESIDENT nICINBoTHAMs HOUSE
COMPLETE THE DAYS ROUND OF

IN \
AT PRESIDENT nIGINBoTHAM's HOUSE
COMPLETE THE DAYS ROUND OF
ENTERTAINMENT.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.]
Chicago, June While the early morning hours
were suggestive OF possible smokncss during the day,
by the time the 1nfanta the skies were mod
eratey clear, and the atmosphere free from SCOT
Whatever her Ideas Of Chicago hospitality and great
ness n commercial city OF the West may be, there
IS doubt that the Inanta must realize and appre
catc the marked contrast between the hotel which she
made her home in New-York and that in which she Is
being entertained In Chicago. The Palmer House. at
state and Monroe sts.. Is in OF the noiSies ana
busiest parts OF the city, There is the eternal tang
Ing OF the bells OF the cable in the street below
and the view from her window presents nothing at
tractive-only smoky gray walls OF big stores and
hurrying. rushing crowd the Sidewalks compared
with the beautiful outlook the Fifty-nnth-st.
plaza and the entrance to Central Park. But her
apartments here ire certainly spacious and nl that
a Princess travelling In strange country could de-
sire. and II Is certain that she has manifested no ais
satisfaction with any OF her surroundings Indeed
expresses herself pleased with the little that she
has of the Worlds Fair city, and looks cxpectanty
to The wonders awaiting her insp ion at Jackson Park
The breakfast hour at the home OF Mayor Harrison
to-day was 10 30 o'clock and the hour set for tn"
start from the hotel was II O'Clock Iiut before 10
O'Clock crowd began TO assemble at the intersection
OF State and Monroe sts., gradually swelling 10
such proportions that the policemen Obliged TO
extend ropes across MonrOest. in order to keep In
reserve a place for the carriages which were to con-
vey the royal party TO the home OF the Mayor This
crowd extended to Wabash-ave. eastward and along
that avenue to Jacksonst.. two blocks southwark
and still farther along Jacksonst. westward far
as II was known that the procession would traverse
these thOroughfares. An escort OF twenty four
mounted police rode In trent Of the lnantas carrfagc
and the journey was made In about twenty minutes
The house OF Mayor Harrison was simply decorated
with bunting representing the Spanish and American
coors ard the floral decorations Of the dining room
were almost exclusively confined TO red and yellow
roscs and tulips. as Il compliment to the colors Ct
the country Of the Princess. In addition to the royal
party Commander and Mrs. Davis, and the hest and
hostess only ten persons sat down to the table as
the house OF Mayor Harrison Is OF quite Moderate
size Following the breakfast there a rcc'p tlon.
for which between scvcnty-fve and 100 invitations
had been issued. The lists included Monsicnor Saoi
and Archbishop Feehan. General J. r. Terrence and
Miss Terrence. Director-(;ener Davis, George VI.
Pullman Judge Lambert Tree. Lyman J. Gage II.
IL. Kohlsaat p u. Armour s. W. AllerfOn Victor
F. Lawson. c. H. Mccormick, Charles t. YcrkrS AMI
Marshall Field. Many OF the men present were
accompanied by their wives or daughters The re-
cepton began about half-past l. and continued
for an hour.
Then at the invitation OF Mayor Harrison the royal
party reenered their carriages and were driven along
the great bOucvards on the West Side. II was here
that the Princess could derive conception Of the
magniccncc and cyIans,cness Of the future Chicago,
when this great system. one OF the most elaborate
in the world, shall have been developed in years
TO come. These broad boulevards. extending for
miles and miles, with their interlinlnc parks,
clothed at this season In all their vernal beauty.
evidently impressed the Infanta deeply. There are
few people in New-York by the way. In The
East generally, who know OF the existence OF this
great system or, knowing OF 1t. have taken the pains
to make the grand circuit. The Princess was
little fatigued her return TO the hotel. about !
o'clock, and retired Ia her room 30 rest.
This evening the royal party were the guests o.
President Higinbothom OF the Worlds Fair Directory.
at his home in Michigan-avc. The Infanta was
heartily cheercd as she aghted with the Prince
from her carriage. The royal couple were welcomed
at the threshold by Mr.. and Mrs. llirnbotham II
was O'Clock when they arrived. and by that TINE
all the other guests had assembled In the reception
room. Only the Spanish cOlors adorned the dining
walls. The floral decorations OF the tables
consisted OF exquisite yellow orchids and Jacquem!no
roses In abundance Spanish melodies Hoatcd into
the dining room from mandolin and guitar orchestra
hidden among the palms. ferns and exo'ics OF TIE
conservatory. There were no menu cards Dut q,
each plate hand painted card bearing the
guests namc under the crossed flags OF spain and
the Republic. The tables were arranged In oblong
form, but without any foot. The following com
posed the party: The Infanta Eulaic and Prince
Antonlo Mr.. and Mrs. Harlow y. lginbotlnm. Harry
IIIgnbotham, Harlow H. IIiginbotham, Miss Florence
Iljcnbotlam Mr. and Mrs. FERDINAND W. Peek, Mr..
and Mrs. Potter Palmer President Thomas W. Palmer.
Mayor HARRISON Miss Harrison. Nine. Dnpuy de-
LONE. SenOr Don Dupuy de Lone. Commissioners
General from Spain: Commander Davis. srnor Don
Pedro Jover Foras Marquesa de Arco IiermoSa.
the Duke Of Tamames and senior Mnrnnga, III"
spanish Minister. The secretary Of state ana Mis
Gresham, Governor Altgcd ana the Direc'or-"rh'rai
and Mrs. Davis sent their regrets
Tomorrow visit TO the Worlds Fair VIII be made
Mayor Harrison will accompany the party escort.
and The Chicago iii.ssa:s viii serve ns a guard al
honor The private carriage Of Mr. and Mrs
Potter Palmer will he occupied by the Princes
ern ENTRANCE TO the Midway Plaisance. which =
one mile from the gates to the Exposition ground
w. Palmer. OF the National Commission P,sldcn
lIig nboham Director;cner1 Davis Director OF Works
rcseEtave Of the woman's Department at The World
Fair. Passing from the Midway. 11aisanc' 20 N
grounds. The carriages win move dlrc'y TO the IA
minisiration Briding Luncheon Will %" served on
the top floor Oi Pavilion &. and there VIII IL hiii
guests. subsequently the nfanta viii he escorted
to the woman's Building. and her lime during the
rest Of the afternoon and evening will lie at her
command. except that she VIII remain on ID" GROUNDS
Grand Central Court. One OF the designs VIII rep
resent the Princess herself. line party VIII re-
turn to the city in the evening on The United states
II is to be hoped that the Infana will escape the
intense heat which is remembered BY many who have
in the past been here In the early weeks Of June.
To tny The temperature has ranged between 90. nj
O'Clock this morning. and 10 at O'Clock this after
Willing this evening, and considerably warmer
weather is predicted for tomorrow.
EXPERTS HAVE A HARD TASK