The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-04
HONORS TO ADMIRAL rARRAG5T.
Brilliant Ovation 60 tho sOld Sala-
mander" at Rye Beach-Thc BAH, tho
Guests, the Ladies', the supper, &c.
Correspondence of tho Boston Traveller


Correspondence of tho Boston Traveller
ATLANTIC HOUSE, August !, 1895.
Mobile the guests of the hotel have taxed their ngenu
ity TO s fullest exeut In devisng plans for hs enjoy
mont and ut tho same time best0w that delicate atten
ton which should convey In Its execution due appre
citation for his distinguished services and desire 10 pay
grateful homage These plans have embraced excursions
Of various sorts. delightful rides clam bakes musical
parties social hops and sundry other little attentions
which must have been exceedingly gratifying to Vice
all supposabe resources il was Determined That recep
ton should bo given Monday evening, OF character
that would eclipse all former efforts OF the kind For
this purpose committee was appointed, consisting OF
Woolsy Il J Miller, q Cincinnati; a sisourney Bird,
J Il. Rider OF Portsmouth better committee could
not possibly have been formed With enthusiasm
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with determination TO make the reception worthy OF
the distinguished guests aud credtabe ths seaside re-
sorts Of Now Hampshire In this they wore most cor.
daily sustained by the ladies' OF the house and its popu
lar landlord Mr. IOugee
The prclimnaries having been provided for printed
invitations issued TO number Of ocals civic and
military including, Of course the ladies at tho cottages
In the vicinity Of the Atlantic House AT an early hour
Monday busy hands were engaged 10 arranging tho
decorations suitable 10 the occasion, and by the
American flag not only noated proudly from dag stats,
housetop and roadside but from balcony and every
window fostoons OF flags placed as 10 almost
the entire front OF tho house. conveying the i'm
prosdon Of some massive military enosmpment The
principal drawing ROOM cleared Of its furniture WA
decorated with bright bunting, with here and there
bouquets Of pretty lowers and wreaths OF rich colored
foliage This little matter having been satisfactorily
arranged tho next snsrossng theme Of course the
ladies' toilets Al seaside resor away from the con
not an easy task for lady 70 obtain eli those little con-
tvances which requisite In making up perfect and
prsscntable exs1nbs. This fact was, no doubt en-
the day, for 10 svery nook and corner where two
thrce had gathered together discussions touching this
element and duties however time passed swiftly ull
carly evening whom the
FESTIVITIES ConRNCaD.
While Vice Admiral Farragut enjoying quiet con
versaton with friends the balcony Of the hotel
strans OF delicious music Oiled the air This proceeded
from the Portsmouth Cornet Band thirteen pieces led
compliment % the brave oicsr, came voluntarily from
Portsmouth 20 add their mite 10 the brilliant ovation
For two hours or moro this band performed IN ront Q!
the hotel the programme including the national and
patriotic airs Of the day Admiral Faragut acknowledged
the compliment with few we'll chosen words, and OK
pressed bis gratitude 70 each member Of the band The
guests were now arriving In quick succession, tall
presently the drawing room presented formidable array
& saa ~s Brilliant sn%
illuminated by the belt OF lights the gay uniforms o tbs
officers and the magnificent dresses Of the ladies' gave TO
outer world the bright revealed nature In M pcr
lection Of beauty with land and sky In UNISON ~ IL
would seem, with the time and the occasion
Shortly After nine O'Clock Knights corne. Band, Of
twenty pieces led by Mr. John Knight Of Portsmouth,
which wese stationed on tho upper balcony, commenced
y
general assembling Of all the guests the drawing
A this time the very much crowded. but tho
door being partially cleared the buge sounded for the
ssts 10 form. The ngure danced quadrille Vice
Admiral Fafragut, accompanied by Mrs A A. Marsh Of
Cincinnati vito OF the ChAirnan OF tho Committee Of
Arrsnssments led on The ohe. ladies who took psrs
In this quadrle were Mrs 6myth vito Of bis Excel
lenoy Governor 5myth Of New Hampshire, Mrs. Miller
OF Cincinnati Mrs Russell Of Detroit Miss Rawson Of
LOUISVILLE Miss Wright Of Albany, hrs Bird and Mrs
Dor Of Boston.
The Admiral, notwithstanding his long and srduous
sea life, entered into the spirit II the dance with great
animation During tho evening he danced several sets
elegance Of address marked In the West Point cadets
Although the room was excessively crowded the quad.
es were quickly followed by the round dances, which
the younger portion OF the company appeared 10 enjoy
greatly Tue music was BY Lamproy b Thompsons
ouadrtle Band OF Portsmouth, and Of excellent quality
vened the company with performances BY the full orass
band, which had the effect Of . continuous volume OF
sweet sounds
THE QUESTS AND rHB LADIES.
First on the honored list, Vice Admiral Fsrrasut ga
dot Loyal Faagut His Exceilency Governor smy,n, OF
New HAMPSHIRE Commander Young, United STATES
Navy; Lieutenant Stoddard and Lieutenant Ffeuco Unit
ted states Marine Corps; Dr. Burbank United S,ates
Navy; Lieutenant Baswel, United states navy ray
Boston; Clement March, ESQ Greeniana MAJOR d "
Brooks Boston, and many others prominent 10 civic and
military life Owing TO recent domestic afiictiOn,
Mrs Fsrragut to part IN tho festivities OF the hour
but seated on the balcony constantly surrounded BY
numerous friends whom she sgrecably entertained
n would be impossible In this brief and hurried
skeob TO give the merest outline OF the lovelncss OF
the ladies' the spendor and exquisite taste displayed
In their toilets. II certainly large collection Of
beautiful aud yprv nlegApuy dressed ladies. such eo