The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-04

1 town is modern, but the site has humorous Ia
teresLng traditions connected win II. The
o'fOoies held the place In early tunes. but Earl
\ Stronr DOW gave their possessions to waiter dc
RIddlesiora In ira In 1915 Bray came into
possession OF the Abbey OF 81. 1homas
/ and was held by II until the dissolution. IL was
afterward conferred on Sir Thomas Brabazon,
who was an ancestor or the present proprietor,
the Earl OF Meath. Round about are many airy
Ike elens, delicious passes In the noun aims,
roadways environed with foliage ana mowers,
paths which pass over foamln1 cascai les and
BROOKS which bubble aleng valleys until they fall
into tue Dargle, the EnnIskerry and the Bray.
Much az our international party would have en-
Ioyed a long s0jOurn In this romantic spot they
were no., the whole sorry when the villa OF the
Onicias OF the Water Board doomed into view, for
hunger had begun to expostulate against any
/ further abstraction over natures beauties. Al.
derman James a, OF Dublin, the President or the
CITY Wster Commissioners, was the host Of the
American and Irish rinemen and their friends on
Saturday. Alderman Jameson Is polished, &C
cOmplshed and Immensely wealthy gentleman,
who is held IN high esteem IN Duolin because OF
the purity oil his personal character and the wide
range OF his charities. lie had arranged under o
marquee at least 100 feet long "lunch,n as he
called II; veritable feast as all present pro-
nounced 1t. he was assisted in receiving the
guests by the High Sheriff or Dublin by Lord MUS
kerry and numerous other n0blemen ana gentle
men. The handsome lawn was crowded with per-
sons prominent In the business and fashionable
wori OF Dublin. After the visiting parties had
been photographed by photographer
brought down from SacKvle street purpose
and brief visit hac been paid 10 the admirably
planned ana solldly constructed water works
lunch was served. The water works, which give
the purest water, we're procured for the city
through the enterprislng fundamentally Of the
late Sir John Gray.
WITH THE CHAMPAGNE
ana the conversation naturally came the ex-
pected dow OF toasts, introduced by Alderman
Jameson. After the accustomed toasts to the
Queen, the President OF the United States and
various members OF the royal family, in respec-
tive and wonted order, the host welcomed the
principal guests OF the afternoon IN q graceful
ana interesting speech, showing that he
had interpreted the international significance
OF the visit IN Its highest sense In proposing the
health of the American team he coupled with 1t
the name OF Colonel Gldersleeve. whose nand-
some presence. ease and natural etdHnence In re-
Spouse drew the heartlest applause from three
hundred guests Assem- bed In the marquee. Next In
order a toast TO the health OF the irish team
coupled with the name OF tine worthy gentleman
who projected and planned the international
ma, Gu and who mas !abored dilige ntly to make
1t an interesting and successful occasOR-Msjor
Leech. Alderman Cole then responded to
the toast, "The Municipal Corporation OF New
York - q sentiment In nonor or the judiciary OF
the United states was responded to by Judge Null
len, OF New York; prosperity TO Ireland" to
which the Americans gave hearty assent, was
the theme OF an interes sting speech by Mr. Parker.
narO nf nuh I'm
memory Of Sir John Grey was next drunk n
solemn silence; after which the Press being called
for It's contribution, Mr.. Scott OF the Dublin
EUening Mail and Colonel Thomas w. Knox,
OF New York, spoke briefly ana wittily.
Mr. Lone point. former Lord Mayor OF
Dublin, and now holding public appointment,
made a speech dwelling on the value OF interna-
tional intercourse; ana the present Lord Mayors
secre airy. Mr.. NJ. Angelo hayes, apologlzed Tor
the Mayors reluctant absence. Al ten O'Clock the
party was back In Dublin, the rfemen having
been accorded a special carriage In the train from
Bray. Every one OF them was highly delighted
with the proiuse and tasteful hospitality which
they experienced at Nartry Lodge.
This afternoon Sunday the members OF the
American team and their friends, accompanied by
Major Leech and many Dublin ladies' and gentle
men, attended q special service at 81. PatricEis
(Protestant Church, and the members OF the
team occupied the Lord Lieutenanps pew. The
musical part OF the service was remarkably nne,
and was very grateful to the riflemen, who are al
gentlemen OF cultured taste. Tne anthems sung
were by Robinson and Blow, both distinguished
musicians, and the ''Halelujah,n Handel, No. 40,
was rendered with excellent effect. There was
very large congregation, and the gaze OF a ma
jority OF the worshlppers was certainly riveted
upo2 the Lord Lieutenanrs pew.
10 faFur faaNf vFfNV L. ale
rate. When this reaches you you viii perhaps
already have learned the result Of the match OF
the Goth, and should you by some accident which
am not inclined TO predict be compelled TO read
OF the defeat OF our rinemen, you will possibly
feel inclined TO ascribe II to the prolonged and
fatiguing season OF iestivity which now lies be.
fore them.
LOOK AT THE PROGRAMME.
Tomorrow (Mondayl, the 2lst they viii be
taken on board the steamer Alexandra, belong
ing to the irish Lights Commissioners, who will
entertain their guests az q dejsuner on board
while the steamer cruises in Dublin Bay; In the
evening the rInemen Will assist at grand BAN
quet at the Marine Hotel In Klngstown, aud there
viii be fireworks and music IN honor OF the feast.
On Tuesday the men will go steadily to work TO
practice at Doymount. three miles from Dubl n.
wnere the match Is to be held and wnere Colonel
uildersleeve and his men regularly take patient
training which Is rapidly putting them into ex-
ceient acquaintance with the targets; on Tues
day evening they assist at concert at the
Theatre Royal. on Wednesday at a grand review
OF troops at the Curragh on Thursday at the
nower show Of the Royal Horticultural Society.
and also visiE the Glencree Reiormatory; are
the principal guests al grand Masonic dinner in
Dublin Thursday evening; FRIDAY resume prac.
tice again, aud Friday evening Will be lionized
at q concert In the Academy OF Music. On Satur-
day they Will attend the Clyil Service athletic
sports Ia the afternoon and . banquet
az Trinity College In the evening; ON
Monday the 18th, a review in Phenix Park +;
ana on Tuesday evening, after the match, ey
viii be entertained BY the LORD Mayor at the Man
sion House. Tue Lord mayor or London win be
present a. the match on the 10Th, which win be
followed on the 3otn and the two succeeding days
by the annual Matches and on saturday, the 30
OF July, by the match for the Allrelsnd Challenge
shield. on the DAY OF this last grand match Mr..