The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-28
THE FRENCH DELEGATES.
PROMENADE CONCERT AND BANQUET TO THE
FRENCH DEI.EGArEs--A GALA DAY AT JONES


FRENCH DEIEGArEs--A GALA DAY AT JONES
WOOD.
reception combining promenade concert ana
banquet given yesterday afternoon at Jones Wood
Colosseum 10 the delegates sent out by the French
government to report the progress IN different
branches of manufacture the Centennial The affair
arranged by the French citizens of this city, and
managed by tie following reception COM
miiiee:-President sabaon, Secretary L. Lee
febre, Treasurer Mansuy and Mcssrs Legrand,
L. Mercicr, Felix, +. Waidt, Branchu Hane,
A. L'Huer and Trappier. These gentlemen
have been ndefatgabe in their exert:ons TO make the
affair success, and, assisted by Mr. Schuties, the
proprietor OF the Colosseum, everything passed OIL
very PLEASANTLY and must have left pleasant impress
sion the minds OF their foreign visitors. The peo-
pie commenced arrive about three r. NJ and before
p. NJ several thousand guests had arrived, repre-
senting the French clement OF this city. During the
afternoon the band of the French association played
selection of patriotic music, commencing with
the "Marsci!lase,' which was loudly appauded
by those present On the lawn In
front Of the main hall photographer was plying his
vocation. Some few police were present, but they
nearly unnecessary adornment to tho tete as
the people sipred their lager quiet comfort and did
not exhibit any desire TO raise disturbance During
the afternoon Mrs. Alinc Orhuea. tho charm.
ing daughter of the Secretary OF tho kccep
ton Committee, presented Mr.. Nardy the president
OF the visiting delegation with handsome bouquet OF
flower which That gentleman acknowledged with
politcncss worthy Of The Fauhourg German. Every
body appeared inclined to ENJOY themselves, aud ola
and young partook in the different p's'imes that the
grounds afforded with the spirit ana vNnc'y tnat IS
only to be found among the French people The ioi-
lowing st OF the French delegates, with the trade
they represent and place OF residence
Arnaud, porcelain maker, Seine and AK
Aubisse printer, Paris.
Bichet, farmer, Seine and Marine.
Baftarl. farmer, AK b. du Rhone.
Brice, farmer, Bcshncon.
Bunon mechanic Tulius, Isere.
Bipnon pocketbook maker, Paris.
BOWER weaver, Ebeuc
Boniar mechanic. ST. Etiennc
Contour bronze sculptor Paris.
Corbei. chairmaker, Paris.
Ccrjaud, uphosicrer, Aubasson.
Chopard, Superintendent OF the Watchmakers'
School, Besanrou
Dcscuubes. mechanic, Eibeuc
Delprat, mechanical engineer, Toulouse.
Duranl. halter, Toulouse.
Denis, weaver, Elbeuf
Cameron. carrlae cmaker. Paris.
Fourrac bootmaker, Toulouse.
Faivre, matchmaker, Bcsanpon.
Finct, weaver Nosges.
Harle, mathematical instrument maker Paris
Hymon, Superintendent OF the National Printing Es-
adjustment, Paris.
Lacase, mechanic Bordeaux.
l.lnger, engraver, Paris.
I.ccoup pocketbook maker Paris
Lemare. sugar rctner, Paris.
Malard mechanic ST, Etcnne
Mendement, carriage maker, Toulouse.
Maguaire mat nc NAUTICAL instrument maker, Paris
Nardy, President OF the Delegation, Aycres.
Pascal, designer, Toulouse
Petit, baker Paris
Palley, carriage maker Paris
Fesnaud, tinsmtb. Paris.
Pointers, mathematical instrument maker, Paris
Riembnult, cloth embroiderer, Paris.
ROBIN, otmaker, Bordeaux
Rcgratc builder, BedaricuX Rerault
Perret, matchmaker, Bcsancon
Herner, surgical instrvmens maker, rars
Baby, civil engineer, Paris.
Coursicr, civil engineer. Paris.
Brou,ilet civil engineer. Paris.
Comic, civil engineer, Paris.
Moger, civil engineer, Paris
Nourey civil engineer, Paris
Cynier civil engineer, PARIS
Delponasse cotton manufacturer, Paris.
H. Tchecmaret, engineer, Paris.
consequence >Of an increased demand for tickets
the banquet that part OF the entertainment was dc.
laved until seven Z. Nj. Isstead the l5O That were
expected, about 400 down to table and enioyed
quite bountifui repast. NJ Sabaton the President of
tho Reception Committee sat at the head of table
with NJ Nardy, the President OF the delegates on his
right. After dinuer which, by the bye, was a credit to
Mr. Schulthes NJ. Sabaton proposed the health of the
French delegation, which was drank with immense en-
tlusasm NJ. Nardy In reply sand he spuke for the
delegation and reiterated their sentiments when he
said he felt proud to appear before so many OF his
country men. who had gwen them such warm vel
Ing The friendship between the two republics
marching with the glorious standard of liberty be-
fore them. H. Nardy's remarks received with
tremendous enthusiasm amid repeated cries 'Virc la
Repubiique!" number Of other gentlemen then made
remarks, after which the entire party repaired up
aud were soon INDUCING IN the dance. The
festivities were kept up to past midnight after which
the party separated and returned toward home
The delegates start todey al four r. NJ. Tor Philade
phis. where they will remain for about days on
their return to New York they Will be rendered an ex
cursion by the Mayor TO the different public insttu-
tiCns