The New York herald., 1871-05-17
NEW YORK HERALD WEDNESDAY MAY IT, lszTRIPLE SHEET.
BARON GEROLT.
Complimentary Banquet at
the Union League.
Enthusiastio Reception Of tho German Minister
Tho Watch ON the Rhine-Feasting and
Eloquence-Our Representative Men.


Eloqusnce-Our Representative Men.
The elegant oJour theatre of the Union League
Club presented q most brilliant appearance last
evening, the occasion being Q complimentary din
ner In honor OF the German sMinsrer Baron Ger0lt.
The walls and entrances to the auditorium
OF the theatre were elegantly draped with
American and German nags. Over the Presidents
chair hung an admirable likeness OF the Emperor of
Germany. which had been painted by Dierstadt
after three O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Tie
tables. which extended along ana across the
spacious hall, were decorated with mag
nincent baskets OF fruits and flowers.
In front OF the President and ctose 10 where the
guest OF the evening sat was an elegantly arranged
COrbetle OF the rarest flowers, with the Minister'S
name in full In red flowers across Its surface The
same appropriateness was carried out throughout
the dinner. The confectiOns Ice cream and sweet
breads had been formed into emblems illustrative OF
the sentiments the evening would be likely to call
forth.
The front Of the stage was decorated with ever
greens, through which the music from the band,
concealed behind stole over the enlvcned scene In
REFRESHING HARMONY.
The dinner itself was the perfection OF the culinary
art and. 1t was said. had occupied the undivided
attention OF seven mditre de for number OF
days.
As soon as the conee ana cigars haa made their
appearance the president, Mr.. WILLIAM M. EvARTs.
rose and satd:-
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honor to who has been OF and extended service to
are mingled gracefully above our heads. and our hearts, ~
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counrie. and propose o give you toast that feel a..
I propose Il. FIJI your glasses and raise your voices.
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The President then introduced the toast Of the
eventng-"Our HOnOred Guest"
lie made short sketch OF Baron Ger0t's cOnnec-
ton with the United States-
lister from Germany to thi. country since 1854 He
vanity 4. mine
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what has been accomplished in this counry-things
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Minister then who has passed through the exciting scenes
two such nations . the monarch no
qualities that go to make up the man.
The President then dwelt at some length on the
German festival OF Easter Monday, and Concluded
received with three cheers The band played tue
"Watch on the Rhine" the entire company Joining
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their adopted atherlsnd your German citizens have not
they have shared. with warm hearts and large conrIa
psnSsncs ana The @ unity Of whsh % they Esrs
value Of united Germany to the interests OF this country
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ties Of friendship between the two kindred nations and have
liberty
ton VIII be source Of graacaon IN my retirement from
nv S' .Sors Hs Sa.sds Ss proof. fndns.:
both from national authorities and from private citizens
VIII with particular pa. gratitude ,s the honor you
OF kind feelings to account OF my public services
in your blessed country.
the president then introduced Professor Lieber.
who made an excellent speech IN return for the
honor which had been done HIM. William Cullen
Bryant replied to the toast OF 1.-The Iitera-
ture OF Germany and the United :. States"
uniting the world under the comon laws
OF JUSTICE, Governor Edward Salomon to the
toast OF ''The Prosperity and Power OF Germans In
America ''The Army and Navy" was responded
10 by Major General Mcdowell and Education
the True Strength Of Nations" by Magnus Gross.
Prominent among the guests were noticeable Henry
Stewart, Ames, Tiffany and Professor Morse.
The festivities were continued to late hour, and
the whole affair passed of TO the entire satisfaction
OF every one present.
A TENEMENT House MURDER.
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