New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02
LTVELINESS AT NASSAU.
OPENING OF BAHAMAN LEGIsLATURE-A WASH
INGTON's BIRTHDAY BALL.

INGTON's BIRTHDAY BALL.
Nassau. y P Feb. % CSpeciaD.-Reports from the
North as to weather conditions have added to the
satisfaction visitors with this little island Nassau
has been having a cold spell also. which means
that the thermometer on two occasions has
touched co degrees The oldest inhabitant Is COM
mentng on this fact with amaZement. The week
has been unprecedentedly lively even for this gay
spot I'm the height OF the season. The opening on
the Bahaman legislature by his exceency Sir
Gilbert Carter attra cted large crowd of American
visitors Admission was by invitation only, but the
guests are sufficiently good terms with the
colonaIs obtain all the tickets necessary to their
happiness II. VI. 5. Buzzard was scheduled to ar
rive In the morning and provide a guard o. hohor
but the ship detained, the subernatoral
progress was attended by detachment OF the
native military constabulary. The distinguishing
fea ture this body OF IS that they are chosen
from the blacklist and put into the whitest helmets
that can be obtained. They disni1ed and lent
impressivanCss the occasion, especially when the
bugler sounded the approach Of his excellencys
carriage and they all presented arms. The Gov
ernor's uniform magnificent. The commander
OF the Richmond representing the navy. and the
Governors private secretary were also in uniform,
and the Speaker Of the House Of Assembly was
imposing In his gown. The mace used on this occa-
sion brought from South Carolina in the RevO-
luton by Tory refugees.
The Washington ball however quickly put this
official ceremony out OF the minds Of both hotel
guests and townspeopIe II brilliant affair.
The Colonial. which the last OF all the Florida
system hotels TO be built is modelled experience
gained with the others that IL is per-
feet for its purpose a hotel can he. The deco
rations in the ballroom simple and de-
signed to bring out rather than conceal the
chitecture. A hundred guests from the
town mingled with those from the two hotels.
Some OF the gowns beautiful for the
son Is now at It's height and goodly share OF
the fashionable people OF all the principal cities
are visiting Nassau The American consul r. j.
McIain stood the head OF the receiving list and
was assisted by Mesdames Olmsted. Buldrd. John
ston Elliott, Ross. Taylor. Sumner. Whitney,
Gooderham' Bancroft Milton, Casseleerry Lapham
and McNaughton.
Supper was served at Il 30 p m and the ball
came 10 an end about a. The ball given
on the 2lst so that the dancers might enjoy them
ington's birth observed by a regatta In the
afternoon by fireworks in the evening. and water
sports IN the smmming pool. with special musical
and electrical features. The whole week was given
besides several banquets, small dances and other
minor entertainments. The arrival OF of the
ships OF the British West India Squadron added
to the festivities IN small degree. The Colonial
ana Royal Victoria guests were rather grateful
when Sunday arrived, rapid the pace
through the entire week
Among those registered at the Hotel Colonial
from New-York are Mr. and Mrs. ]. McCreary. Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. q. Foster Mr. and Mrs H. 3 Elliot
Miss Marguerite Richardson. s. V. Reynolds Har-
old T. Sweetser Mr. and Mrs s II Moore Charles
Charlotte Ellis, Mrs a. l.. Brush, Mr.. and Mrs A
l. Whitney, a. l.. Whitney. jr.. Miss Whitney. the
Misses Van Wrinkle. Mr.: and Mrs r. s. Van Slyke
II. =. Barron Mr.. and Mrs. Ross w. Weir and
Mrs Weir.
Those nj TIE Royal Victoria include Mrs. Delos
McCurdy. Mrs. ID. Norris. Fred a. Norris. A. A.
Mrs n. H. sabin. Miss Ruiz sabin and il. b. La
throp