New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-26

seemed wen calculated TO impress upon the 1nfanta
the fact that there limit to the hospitality and
forethought of her entertainers.
The Infantas bedroom, which IS at the northwest
corner Of the hotel overlooking the plaza, Fifhave
and entrance TO Central Park. profusely dec
Grated with choice flowers On her dressing table
were two large bouquets Of lilies Of the valley said
TO be the Iniantas favorite flower. On the centre
table q splendid basket OF red and yellow roses
sent by the Baroness de Wilson. Two immense
bouquets OF longstem American beauty roses con-
tanning fifty to seventy-fve flowers each were strk
ing features There also several punches OF
white and pink peonies and white llacs Festoons
OF asparagus hung about the mirrors and chan
deliers.
The bedroom Of the Prince Antonio. the Infanta's
husband, was decorated with white lacs and lilies
Of the valley to match the furnishings. At the
entrance to the reception rooms were palms and bay
trees. The decorations within consisted simply OF
Immense OF American beauty roses and white
Easter lilies which added to the dignity and elegance
OF the apartments. The private dining room was also
beautifully decorated with roses, lilies Of the valley
ana asparagus.
DECORATIONS IN THE LOBBY.
The lobby OF the hotel was also lavshly decorated
Palms. rubber trees and bay trees formed the back
ground. and over them hung garlands OF RED
and yellow roses. A mass OF cut flowers was placed
opposite the entrance.
About 4 O'Clock O telegraphic message was re-
ceived at the hotel saying that the procession escort
ing the Infanta had turned into Fifth-ave. Inc
guests OF the hotel and others who were In the obby
took places along the walls and the hall boys unroled
the tapestry upon which the Infanta was to walk
from the entrance OF the hotel to the elevator IL
had been previously kept folded in order that me
Infanta might walk upon 1t unsoled Mayor Garoy
and George B. Mcclellan. president Of the Board oil
Aldermen went out rom the lobby OF the hotel upon
the porch Both wore nosegays OF lily OF the Valey
which had been given 10 them by G. p. Morosihi.
Mr. Morosini had met the Mayor and Mr.. Mcclellan
In the lobby, and he took of his hat to bow 70
them he lshed the little butonhole bouquets ou'
of the hat where he had safely slowed them away
hall boy ran out with package OF white COTTON
gloves which he distributed TO the other hall boys
The gloves quickly drawn and snow-whit'
fingers strewed flowers along each edge OF the tap
esry. In ten minutes after the Geographic message
was received everything was In readiness for the
Infanta.
A blast OF bugles from the band OF Troop an
nounced the approach OF the cavalcade. Those III
the crowd craned their necks to and pressed Tor
ward little. but on the whole maintained orderly
and courteous demeanor. There was attempt al
cheering or any other demonstration. The people
looked ON curi0usy but quietly. Troop swept into
the plaza on the left OF the ne the carriages being
on the right. The cavalrymen drew up in line and
presented swords while the lnfanta and her escort
in carriages alighted.
GREETING THE INFANTA.
Mayor Gilroy and President Mcclellan walked dow
N. Sidewalk to the carriage. and General Horace
porter introduced the Infanta Euale to them. Gen
eyai Porter next introduced Prince Antonio. Mayor
Ci,roy offered his arm TO the Infana. and Presiden
Mcclellan escorted her husband Mayor Gilroy ant
tho Infanta conversed In English as they walked be
twecn the lines of flowers to the elevator Prince
Antonio said that he could not speak good English
and 40 he and President Mcclellan talked In French
The members OF the Infanta's party, Commander Dav
ana General Porter, followed. and behind them wen
). he Committee Of One Hundred. All were taken Il
the second floor In the elevators. AS soon as TN
isst members of the Infantas party and escort hat
,eft tho lohhv there was wild scramble by the peo
pie VINO had stood along the sides Of the lobby Will