The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-23
AMERICANS ABROAD.

An American Fete in the Grand Hotel at NIECE
Given in Honor Of Admiral Alden and tho
Ohicers of the United States Squadron on
Vile Frapche-Goneral sherman, Lleutenaas
Grant and Other Americans Present.
OFF VILE FRANcHE. France, Jan. 10, 1s72.
Admiral Alden and the Officers Of the American
squadron now rendezvoused at this place, were yes
erday the recipients Of very handsome entertain
ment at the hands Of Mr. Clement 9. Barclay, Of
Philadelphia given by that gentleman at the Grana
Hotel at Nice. Preparations had Deen making for
some time and as Mr.. Barclays liheralty in enter
tainments Is well known all who could do so con-
tributed their share to aid him in his arrangements.
as Americans only can aid one another, and 70
make 1t, also, an affair Of which all should feed
Justly proud. The decorations, flags and such like.
were entrusted to MIS- Captain Wells and dauSd-
tiers, Mrs. Stewart and Miss cooper, who, though
pushed sorey to finish them to their severe taste IN
time yet, by industry. managed to DO So
AMONG THE GUESTS
were Admiral Alden Captain Tempe, his chief Of
staff and lady; Lieutenant Henry Lyon, nag lieu
tenant; General w. T. Sherman, United States
Army, with his chief Of sIaf, Colonel Audenried:
Lieutenant Frederick Grant, United States Armys
General Webb and lady, Mr. Wnatney, NJ p. and
lady; General Sir Vincent Eyre. Captains Green ana
Hare and Lieutenant watson, Of the British Army'
Captain Stokes Boyd. lete OF the United states
Marine corps ana lady; the oi1cers OIL the Anieri-
can squadron and many French officers OF dlstinc-
ton. About three hundred persons were present,
of whom nearly nine-tenths were Americans. most
OF whom are spending the winter In Nice.
THE DECORATIONS
were chiefly national, and one nag neatly inter.
twined with rich evergreens had fine eject In the
brilliant light OF the chandeliers. Mr.. Barclay was
assisted in receivinga work requiring no little adj
dress-by Admiral Alden and Mr.. Elthu Washburne.
our Minister Resident to Paris; the suave manner
OF the latter was peculiarly winning.
THE MUSIC
for the occasion was furnished by the Wabash's
fine band, which, on the entrance OF General Sher-
man. played ''Sherman's March.n In his company
was the son OF the President OF the United States,
who nherits that rare quality Of his father-judi-
cous silence, and VINO pleased all the gentlemen-I
cannot speak for the ladies-wlth his quiet, I'M
oDtrusve ways and demure demeanor.
TOILETS.
All officers army and navy, were In full uniform.
but attempt at description Of the toilets Of the
ladies is impossible, and this perhaps is the great
est compliment that could be paid to their elegance.
for 1t is characteristic OF we'll dressed woman that
q man can never tell what she has on; II the tout
ensemble be fine details are quite beside the subject.
DANCING
commenced at ten O'Clock p. M, and consisted OF
called the ..Court setn of Lancers, which needs
more than q passing notice. 1t was double set,
composed as follows: General Sherman and Mrs.
Lieutenant Commander Terry, Lieutenant Grant
and MRS. kirkpatrick, Of Philadelphia Admiral
Alden and the Countess Keisbach. nee Miss McCau.
OF Philadelphia; Minister Washburne and Mrs Liv-
81 q NEW Ea. Of New YORK Yscn
Club celebrity; Captain Y. H. Wells, United States
Navy, and Mrs. Howe, OF Cincinnati VINO; not 70
the loveliest woman present-a great honor among
such paragons Of charms. General sherman dances
much as ne fignts-with his whole sOul-and was
the lion Of the figures as well as OF the night.
PRESENTATION TO ADMIRAL ALDEN.
Just before the formation or this set q handsome
satin nag, INSCRIBED january 49, 1s72' was pre-
sented, on benalf OF Mr. Barclay. Dy MISS Livingston
to Admiral Alden, VINO thanked the don0r IN an ap-
Chiefr' the while.
was announced at midnight and lasted with inter-
walls until daylight; the intervals being caused by l-
termissons in the ''German'' at the end OF each
figure Tor about every hteen minutes) for refresh
menCs
That intricate maze the German" wMcn was
commenced at nall-pasI twelve O'Clock. was led
by Ensign Mahan, United States Navy, with Miss
Wells and bv Midsnipman Augur, United states
rlntn, denominated dance, was continued until
Tour A. NJ; but refrain from commenting upon It's
mysteries winch as hidden TO me as was at nrss
the maze at Woodstock to Queen Eleanor. IL to
waltz it, to act IT, or to perform IT, or 10 perSOnato
lt-Or whatever taxing part In IL may De cdaeu pe
an Accomplishment, then the walters, actor ana
actresses performers or personators, may consider
themselves great-indeed, open to hrst Class Gu
gagement In fashionable circles.
MR.. BARCLAYS BALL
was what Mr.. Barclay Is nlmself-eminently sue
cess No expense was spared care omitted TO
contribute to enjoyment even TO cloying. Prodi-
gality and muniHcencc, ranged side by side, seemed
TO vie with each other In promoting good cheer.
and IN leaving the scenes OF SO much pleasure It
was doubtless the wish OF all that the world were
full OF such gentlemen. and that tney tne guests1
were intimate friends OF them all.