The New York herald., 1871-11-28
THE PRINCES PLEASURE.
The Grand Duke Alexis Pho
t0graphcd.
VISIT TO THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD.
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Brilliant Reception at the Residence
Of the Commandant.
The IMPERIAL PARTY At THE OPERA.
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Grand Ovation in the Acad-
emy Of Music.
1lle. Christine Nilsson as Margue.
rite, In Faust.
THE PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
The Proposed Visit to
Philadelphia.
The IMPERIAL PARTY At THE OPERA
Grand Ovation in the Acad-
emy Of Music.
lille. Christine Nilsson as Margue.
rite, In Faust.
The Proposed Visit to
Philadelphia.

His Imperial Hghness the Grand Duke Alexis
levosed yesterday to artistic, social and musical
Djeyments. The prominent public features Of his
movements comprised visit to the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, where brilliant reception was given ct the
residence OF the commandant and . visit in the
evening to the New York Academy OF Music, where
The opera Of "Faustn with Mile. Christine Nilsson
= Marguerite, was magntncently rendered.
THE PRINCE PHOTOGRAPHED.
Alexis and several members OF his suite, accom-
panied by Mr.. Catacasy, Mr.. William Il. Aspinwall
and Mr. Albert Berstadf, left the Clarendon Hotel
early IN the morning and drove to Bradys photo
graph gallery on Broadway. Mr. Brady conducted
shem over his establishments where they had an
opportunity Of examining the portraits OF the Grand
Dukes father and mother, their Imperial Majestles
the Car and Czarina as well as Of other Illus
tzious foreigners and many prominent Ameri.
cans. The Prince AMI party passed some
time ana evinced much interest In viewing the spe-
cmens Of artistic skill which adorn the gallery and
Afterwards the Grand Duke resigned himself into
the hands Of MIR. Brady for the purpose OF being
Photographed. Several successful portraits OF him
we're taken in different positions and OF dincrent
Byics and sizes from the small viRnettes the large
imperial photographs. After returning thanks to
lhe proprietor Of the establishment the Grand Duke
Ind his Russian friends took their departure for the
Navy Yard. t 'ts''...i1 sse - 'se-@
6 VISIT 70 rnK NAVY YARD
The United States steamer Tallapoosa had been
placed at the disposal OF the Pri6ce to convey him
bef and suite from the New York side across the
nver to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. As the steamer
peared the wharf royal salute was fred from the
battery stationed on the dock near the receiving
nip. The imperial party were met on landing by
kear Admiral Smith, Commandant OF the Yard, and
Abrliant group Of naval officers. The marines were
erawn up In line and presented arms as the Grand
Duke, Admiral POsset and the Russian officers
Who accompanied them from the Talapoosa passed
sn TO the commandments residence. large con.
pourse OF spectators had assembled at the York
Nreet gate, through which, meanwhile, carriages
conveying invited guests came rapidly rolling in.
Eno spectators expected that the Grand Duke would
inter by that gate, ana that they would get o
glimpse OF him, but they were doomed to disappont
nenk
The proceedings at the Navy Yard were confined
- the reception. The Admiral's residence was very
deganty decorated for the OCCASION and the enter.
sainment was one Of the most delightful Of the
kind that can be imagined. Az the imperial guests
arrived they were greeted with the familiar martial
music OF their national anthem by tho band from
Governors Island stationed on the front verandah,
winch was enclosed and iestooned with nags, the
aahonal standards OF Russia and America.
THE GRAND DUKE AND SUITE
we're cordially and gracefully received ana vel.
coined BY Mrs. Smith, wife OF the ADMIRAL and
their beautiful and blooming daughter, Miss Emly.
MIA smith looked really magnificent in rich
black and white procade, with profusion OF black
cs and ;v .ssa wes oyev % ~ &
Bilk, covered with White Valenclennes lace, and q
crown OF natural White nowers on her head. Alexis
TOOK up Bis position within the drawing roo m. near
the door, to the lett OF the hall, with Mrs. Smith
his right and Miss smith on his lelt-Admiral Pos
piet being the right OF Mrs. Smith, and Admiral
Smith on the right OF Admiral POsset-witl the
other distinguished officers OF the suite dis
Sroup. As the invited guests were usnered
into the apartment they were received by the host
and hostess and presented 10 the Prince All the
oficers OF the RUSSIAN and American squadrons In
the harbor the naval officers stationed ut the Yard
she officers Of the garrlsons in the nelghboring de-
fences. together with distinguished civilians OF New
York an Brooxlyn with their ladies', received inv
pred graced the occasion by their presence
The gentlemen, VINO were not in uniform
ladies' some In evening costume and some in demi-
toilette, wed with each other IN the spendor OF their
dress. There was an unusually elegant display OF
wealth, beauty and fashion. Among
THE PROMINENT PERSONS PRESENT,
Cssacazy who came in beautiful and becoming blue
plk walking costume) Admiral Rowan, Admiral
Captain whitney, Captain Upshur, Paymaster Ed..
ridge, Paymaster Cunningham Cniet Engineer
Medical sackson
Bzaine, Commander Adams, Governor and Mrs. f.
p e. H Judge oo and 1
Nich olson, Judge and Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Livingston
Miss Welsh, Mrs. aud Miss Lowe, and host OF other
geHtemen and ladies'. The music, mingled with the
perfume OF the flowers which noated in on the oamy
oar from the conservatory through the open WIN
0ows OF the drawing room, together with the bril-
liant appearance Of the guests combined to make
upa "
After an nour or two had been passed IN receiving
she invited guests aud delightful social converse the
wes nv'Sa Sas 70 snreaa o.
ci0us apartment over the drawing room. The
Grand Duke sS poesS oons, his 70
other guests. the room was profuscly festooned
with nags All the windows IN the rooms and the
naas instead OF ordinary curtains. ON the wall IN
tne relreshment room hung splendid painting OF
aeatn s's,s the ie',s words "Amerca" '' and "Rus.
saa." Inc table was loaded with an
with nowers and ornamental confectionery and
ICES; stands filed with temptLg fruits were placed
along The centre, alternating with vases flied with
Alter The guests had partaken Of the refresh
ments mere provided they descended 10 the drawing
DANCE WAS IMPRovIsED.
The Navy Yard band was arranged on the rear
s0ft stole IN nom the open WINDOWS Inc
gas was lighted IN the drawing ROOM and this
served TO give inc esnyc @ scene - hsa i% SUD
Of The costumes and compilations Of the ladies. The
craving room was so much crowded mere was
little room for dancing, but one set was soon
formed, and the Grand Duke and Admiral Possiet
participated in the Lanciers. His Imperial High
With the hostess. subsequently others Of the guests
took inc noor and Joined In several successive
,SS \. nS.oIe nnn LIS Imperial Hghness lett Miss
-s,,, N hnAoniricENr uIsnr BOUQUET OF FLOWERS
a,,e ne ~ accepted In honor OF the Amerl
Grand Duke comported himself throughout with
sns. ease anu eieGance which have characterized oil
ns movements since nc frst displayed his manly
presence and genial influence among us. Thc mem.
fnln