The herald., 1893-05-27
TIE 40o,a HOMAGE.
Society Honors the Infanta With Q
Brilliant Ball.

Society Honors the Infanta With o
Brilliant Ball.
NEW York, May 26.--Society honored
Infanta Eulalia with bail this evening,
which for grandeur, impressiveness and
elegance has not been excelled by any
similar function held in the metropolis.
Circulo Colen Cervantes 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 gsr-
den in times past, it is probable that
those of tonight were never equaled,
certainly never before in this country
have they been surpassed. All the ar
tistic skill of the florist was called into
play to present q scene that will never
be forgotten by those fortunate enough
to witness it. A royal apartment was
made by making three at the south side
into one, the whole being converted into
gorgeous floral bower with projecting
canopy, resembling in the exquisiteness
of it's treatment the interior surface of a
delicately colored sea shell. A part was
furnished in the style of Louis XIV with
the costliest furniture and tapestry, go
priceless that the eosnnaiutee took the
precaution to have it insured for $780,.
600.
At 10 o'clock the boxes in the gallery
concert room were nearly all filled with
Qorgeously attired women and men. half
of whom were either in uniforms or the
decorations of some Spanish society.
Among the occupants of the boxes
were Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Mrs. Paran
Stevens, MARQUIS de Cassargudin, Mrs.
Charles L. Yerkes, Frederick Gebhard,
Mra. Bradley Martin, Mrs, Whitelsw
Reid, Mrs. Hearst, the diplomatic corps
and many Others of social prominence.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the lady
patronesses who were to be presented to
the infanta entered the assembly room
and ranged themselves down the south
side.
1t was II O'Clock when the Infanta ar
rived at the garden, accompanied by
Prince Antoine, the Marchioness de
Arco Hermosa and General Vernon.
The princess was radiantly beautiful as
che appeared, and her youthful beauty
was further set off by the enow white
hair of Seflor Navarro. who escorted her.
She wore a gown Of pale blue brocaded
silk trimmed with old pink, and low
corsage faced with pale blue lace. She
wore necklace of diamonds and had
diamonds in her hair. The princess
stepped upon the platform and stood
facing the company. She smiled sweet
ly, but looked somewhat tired as the
presentation was begun. After the
gentlemen of the committee were pre-
aented, the ladies were introduced. Mrs.
! William +. Burden was the first. Mre.
Burden bowed and was about to retire
when The princess extended her hand
and each Of the ladies shook hands with
her, a privilege not accorded to the
gentlemen.
None of the ladies or the gentlemen
were presented to Prince Antoine at the
formal reception.
After standing eight minutes the prin-
cess showed signs Of weariness and sat
down, receiving the ladies sitting
When the formal presentation was
ended, Senior Navarro escorted the
princess to the box which was arranged
for her.
The appearance of the princess in tht
gallery was the signal for the opening o
the ball. After two or three number
were danced, the princess expressed 9
desire to 90 on the floor, and on the arm
of Senior Navarro she descended from
the box and slowly made tour of th'
ball room. The members of the Span
ieh-American colony and Others pressed
forward and were presented to the prin
cess on the floor.
Later in the evening the princess ant
the guests of honor took supper in th
banquet hall. Mayor Gilroy sat at tn
right of the princess. At her left wa
the Spanish minister, and next to hin
was the prince. After supper the roys
party retired to the Hotel Savoy.