The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-27
NEW YORK'S ROYAL GUEST
Princess Eulalia Shown the Beauties of
Central Park and Hudson Scenery.
fHken BY the Dolphin Up the River TO Yonk-
Which the 100" We're Present In Foica.

NEW YORK. May 26.-The Spanish IN
fanta Eulalia and her suite were taken
through Central Park to-day, and then
enjoyed ride on the Hudson aboard the
Presidents yacht Dolphin. After winding
through the drives of the park the royal
party was driven to the foot of Ninety
sixth street off which the Dolphin lay.
1t was 2:30 2. VI. when her Royal Highness
approached the landing and made her way
through the crowd, which, by some means.
had become acquainted with the proposed
trip. The Presidents barge. with Lieut..
Buckingham in command of the Dolphin,
was ready TO receive the party. A start
was made directly for the Santa Maria. the
flagship of the oaravels. and. as the
Princess approached, q royal salute of
twenty-oDe guns was fired. The yards of
the Santa Maria and Nina were manned.
and the seamen of the Pinta were drawn
MP in line along the rail. The Princess
spent fifteen minutes on board the Santa
Msria. and her departure was sIgnaled
with another royal salnte.
The barge of the Dolphin. with the royal
standard flying. cut through the placid
waters of the Hudson tow ards the dispatch
boat At the head of the Rsngway stood
Lieutenant Usher. who assisted the Intanta
TO board. Just as her foot touched the
deck bang" went one of the guns, and in
rapid srccession the Toy al salute was given.
The lrincess put her HANDS TO her ears TO
Keep out the sharp report. but her face
wore an expression that showed she was
we'll pleased with the honor being shown
her. simultaneously with the hrst shot
the royal standard was run aloft. aud the
Spanish flag and "old glory" kissed the
breeze together. The lnfnnta and her suite
at onco took to tho poop deck. where a num-
Der OF large easy chairs made them COM
Portable. lie was Bio when the anchor was
raised and the journey mp the river was
begun. In the meantime her HIghness
was entertaining herself after n novel
fashion. watching the movements Of the
seamen. especially interested In the work
of i0lly-fa:ed negro member OF the Dol
phln's crow. The Prince. her husband.
with an eye to more practical effects. spent
some time In examining the iotcbkiss guns
on the DOlphin's deck. The ships cabin
was very tastefully decorated. each port
hole being filed with rare cut roses and
lilies of the valley. the lnfanta's favorite
flower.
betting the trip. She wore q neat tailor
made dress of dark blue serge and sailor
hat of dark blue and red The jacket was
cut N-shape. showing shirt front and col
lars and cuffs of white striped with pink.
Her hands were eDcased IN tan-colored
gloves and she carried q red parasoL The
whole get-uD caused her 10 look Tor all the
world like jaunty American girl off on
spin around the bay. The Prince wore
light gray suit and white straw hat.
The Dolphin proceeded mp the river at a
good speed, reaching point above Yonkers
at 43O. when her nose was Turned down
stream. IL was inst o'clock when tho
foot of Ninety-sixth street was reached,
md thQr nj ahnr 81
IN the steam launch. The trip was married
by en- accident on board the Santa Maria.
Learning that q salute was TO be fired as
she left the caravel the Princess urRed
that II be not given. this being due TO the
Known fact that the guns. models of the
oldtimers. could Ill stand the effect of
repeated firing. The Spaniards. however,
loyal to their sovereign. gave tho salute.
and one of the lieutenants was injured.
The breech of ono of the guns blew ont
and was hurled through the upper deck
where the officer was standing. A splinter
OF wood struck him in the eye and caused
an ugly wound. A sailor was also hurt.
bnt not seriously. Her Royal HIghness
showed deep regret over the accident.
BALL IN HONOR OF THE INFANTA.
Society honored the Infsnts Eulalia with
ball this evening. which. for grandeur
and impressiveness. has not been excelled
by any similar function held In the metrop-
oils The social success of the affair was
due to the participation OF people
of tho most exclusive circles. The
Princess was thus the recipient Of
the highest civic and social hon.
ors which could be bestowed by the
greatest city on the continent that Column
bus discovered. The ball was very dilfer-
ent from the monstrous affair given in the
amphItheater of Madison-square Garden
last month. to the Duke of Versgua and
q IS - ra.sf
fair was given under the auspices of
their txceilencies. the ministers of
Spain, Mexico. Perm and Brazil.
Mayor Gllroy and Mrs. Gilroy. representing
and concert hall of Madison-square Garden
had heen transferred into dreamland of
beauty by masses of flowers, plants and
eyergreens In honor of the occasion. A de-
tail of blue Jackets from the Spanish man
of-war Infanta Isabella acted as uuards st
the door. ano pIOtoon OF police placed at
IweEty-secOnd street, which they kept for
the guests.
At 10 O'clock tho boxes in the gallery of
the concert room were nearly all filled with
gorgeousiy atiired women and With men,
hall of whom wore either uniforms or deco
rations of some Spanish society. In the
assembly room adjoining the concert hall
oil Was In readiness for the arrival of the
guest of the evening. Shortly after 10
o'clock the lady patronesses. who were
TO be presented to the lnfanta,
entered tho assembly room and ranged
themselves dow the south side, with the
gentlemen opposite, leaving the center of
the room clear. In this essemblage were
many OF the leading society women of the
city. Their gowns appeared TO excellent
advantage against the background of
Oriental tapestries. Diamonds and price,
less gems were SHOWN at their threats and
III their hair. There was general buzz OF
| conversation as the company stood await
ing The arrlv al of the Princess.
Meanwhile throng OF people had assem-
| bled at the Savoy TO See the lnfanta de-
| part She was late in starting. and it was
| ii o'clock when she arrived at Madison
| square Garden. She was accompanied by
| Prince Antonio. the Marauesa De Arco-
Mosa and General Varnum. The party
alighted and the Princess took the arm of
| DIR. Juan n. Navarro. president OF the Cir
| oulO ColOn-CeTy antes. The MarQuesa as
| escorted by General Varnum and the
Prince by Consul general BaIdasano. liz
was LOS when the entree of the royal parfy
| Was made. The Prjncrsss Youthful beauty
was set of by the snow-white beard AID
| hair OF Senior Navarro. lie walked but q
| half-dozen steps into the room. and turned
To the da!s al the lett vi the entrance. The
| Princess stepped upon the platform. anu
stood iAcing the company. Prince An
| tonic took his place at her left.
and the Marquesa stood at the
cd nf he Aata hA Drir