The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-05-27
Gracious Bearing Of the lnlanta
Toward the Ladies' Who
Were Presented.
After a Drive Through the Park
There Was a Trip on
the Dolphin.
At Night the Most Splendid Hall Evcr
Giycn in lothian Took Place ia
Madison square.

O'CLOCK INl5 atLeTupDu 4 IluScoo Ato "o>
suite entered carriages and whiskcd
through Central park. After winding
through the delightful drives. the royal
party was driven to the foot OF Ninety
sixth street. off which the Dolphin. the
presidents barge, was ready to receive the
party. and they we're soon put aboard the
Dolphin. The Columbus caravels were
visited. The princess spent fifteen min
utes on board the Santa Maria. and her de-
parture was signalled with a royal saiutc.
Unfortunately the brsech of one OF the
gums blew out and was hurled through the
upper deck. A splinter Of wood struck a
lieutsnant in the eye and caused an ugly
wound. It is not thought. however. his
SIGHT Ia injured. A sailor was also hurt,
but not seriously. Her royal hiRhness
showed deep regret over the accident.
The infanta and suite at once returned
60 the Dolphin and the journey up the
river was begun, reaching a point above
Yonkers at 4:30. The vessels nose was
turned down stream and it was just six
O'Clock whom the foot of Niuety,sieth
street was reached and the royal party
went ashore.
Society houored the Infanta Eulalie with
a ball this evening which for grandeur,
impressiveness and elegance. was not ex-
celled by any similar function held in the
metropolis. The affair was given under
the auspices of their excellencies. the min
listers Of Spain, Mexico, Peru and Brazil.
Rich and magnificent as have been the
decorations of Madison Square garden in
were never suuallsd; certainly never before
in this country have they heen surpassed.
All the artistic skill of the florist was called
into play to present a scene that will never
be forgotten by those fortunate enough to
witness IL.
A royal apartment was made oy making
three rooms at the south side into one. the
whole being converted into q gorgeous
floral bower with projecting canopy. re-
sembling In the exqulsiteness OF It's treat
ment the interior surface of a dslioately
colored sea she'll. The apartment was fur
nished in the style Of Louis Nv. with the
c~ostliest furniture and tapestry. 80 price.
less that the committee took the precaution
to have it insured for $4,000
At 10 O'Clock the boxes i'll the gallery of
the concert room were nearly all filed with
gorgeously attired women and with men.
halt of whom wore either uniforms or the
decorations of some Spanish society.
Mrs. John Jacob Aston. Mrs. Paran Stevens,
marquis de Ca%ssarRudin, Ms. Charles L.
Yerkes, Frederic Gerhard, Mrs. Bradley
Martin, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, Mrs. Hearst.
the diplomatic corps, and many Others of
social prominence.
esses who were to be presented to the
infan.a entered the assembly room and
ranged themselves down the south side. 1t
was II O'Clock when the infanta arrived at
the garden accompanied bv Prince Antonio.
the marquiss de Arco Hetmosa. md Gen.
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tiful as she appeared, her youthful beauty
set off by the snow white beard and hair of
Senor Navarro, who escorted her. She
wore q 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
tue 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. VIM. F. Burden being
first. Mrs. 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 were presented to
Prince Antonio at the formal reception.
After standing eight minutes the rincess
showed signs of WEAKNESS and sat down,
receiving the ladies sitting. When tho for
NAL presentation ended Senior Navarro ed
corted the princess to the box which
was arranged for her. The up.
pearauce of the princess in this
gallery wes the signal for the opening o
the ball. After two or three numbers were
danced the princess expressed n desire to q
on the floor. and on the arm of Senior Ma
varro she descended from the box ant
slowly made the tour of the ball room
Members of the Spanish American colon,
and others pressed forward and were IRE
sented to the princess on the floor. Late
in the evening the princess and guests o
honor took supper in the banquet hall.
Mayor Gilroy sat at the right of til
princess. At her left was the Spanish min
lister and next to him was the prince. AZ
tor supper the royal party retired to tn
Savoy.