The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-05-12
THE FINEST FEATURE OF THE GEN.
TENNIlL.
Mr.. q. w. ChiIdr, A. NJ, Entertairs President
Grant, the Bra lillian Emperor and Em-
press, and n Large and Brilliant Party.

press and Large and Brilliant Party.
Nom me Ne,c rort Tine.
PHILADELPHrA, May 10.-Besdes the
| evening decorations and ilumin lions very many
families gave receptions, and among the latter
was Mr.. George w. Childs, Of the Philadelphia
Ledger. His motto Is, The pen il mightier han
the sword" and the splendor OF his reception
last night was a strong argument in favor OF the
substantial truth Of the saving. In fact, his re-
| union was go exceptionally superb, both In the
affair itself and the guests by whom II was at
tended. that It will long be an era in the social
history OF Philsdelphi,. 1t was known that
President Grant and his charming wife, mistress
OF the white House, were guests OF Mt. Childs,
ADD indeed the invitations were to meet the
present, the new Secretary Of War, Secre-
ttsry Robeson, Secretary Chandler, Secretary
General Edwards Pierrepont There was
also another guest, only SECOND In i'm
| OF Brazil who was accompanied by the En-
press, for that lady, although lame. was render
ed the least tired By her experience In the Cen
tennial Grounds, v here she had formerly open
ed the Woman's Work Pavilion. The meeting
between the President and the Emperor as
exceedingly cordial, aud the latter chatted free
w with everybody, anu appeared to be enjoying
himself in solid imperial fashion. Besides
these important percentages, there we're many
others only second In position TO them. There
were Con. Sherman. Gen. Mcdowell, Vice Ad-
mral Rowan, Capt. Uner of tho Royal Navy Of
sweden, sir Edward Thornton the English Am.
bassador Col. Sanfords, Prof. Archer, tnd Mr..
Cdndall. OF the British Centennial Commission
Sehor Aware de In Gandara, OF the Spanish Cen.
ttennia Commiss on the Hon. William N.
Evarts, and the Hon. Mr.. Stoughton, Gen Van.
Vliet Chief Justice DAILY, state Senator Girard.
and his father-in.law. Mr.. Angel Nr. Allen,
tho Prime Minister OF the Sandwich Islands
the Australian Commission, consisting OF
Mr.. II. ID; Cameron, sir Redmond Barry OF
wciora dr. M soa, q Ssd"%sy NJ F. len
of Melbourne: MIR. watterston, OF the Argts;
Mr.. George Collins, Of Troy. and Mr.. John Nc
McDougal and Penny, and switzerland by lis
Commissioner. All the Japanese Commission
GERS on gubernatorial STATS. Mayors Wickham
and Stokley represented the municipal author
~ Of The two great cities O. America, and Hon.
liartranft, Of Pennsylvani', and Bede, OF New
jersey represented the Governors, and the Cen
John wech and Col. wyer Arch. The host and
hostess received their guests in the beautiful
parlors, and Mr.. Childs presented all gentlemen
to the President. The Emperor roamed through
the exquisite rooms. speaking sometimes broken
English, aud sometimes fluent French. and be-
fore an hour had passed, Que full now OF gen
erul conversation mad set In, to Witch the witty
aud eloquent gentlemen OF the New York Bar
contributed IN an eminent degree. The sparkle
and vivacity Of tho talk were fully In accord with
the splendor Of the ladies' jewels aud the bright
nee, OF the regulations gathering In the rooms.
The toilets were handsome. but scarcely bril-
hant. but the display Of jewels was something
unparalleled. though no one could vie with the
Empress OF Brazil. She wore q robe OF msuve
MORE SILK and egregrinc trimmed with lace, but
her necklace and parure OF diamonds were most
superb. Many other ladies wore nne diam onds
and other precious stones and one lady Ia par
ucuar had upon her white neck a I'M st exquisite
emerald. What with the flashing Of bright eyes
and bright gems, the rustling OF silken trains
the Witty bursts OF conversation, the glamour OF
famous names, and the splendid setting OF mag
nihcent parlors, the scene was one well worthy
TO be recorded, and not likely TO be forgotten.
After two hours OF most enjoyable kind
the guests repaired to the parlors In the
rear. where the supper was spread. A band
OF many pieces disco ed sweet music from a
bower in the corner formed principally of orange
trees, rhododendrons, Gala lilies, and japonicas
The ceiling was hung with tiken folds of red,
white, and blue, and below the tables groaned
with regal luxury and lavlshness OF daintics.
Champagne, both still and sparkling. sweet and
dry. ebouDded, and for those who preferred
Johannes berger and Hockheimer, both were
provided. The list OF danties WIS long, aud II
was supplemented by gorgeous variety OF
fruits and cream. The fair ser mineled with
the ruder men. and took their pctu soupers
standing, with zest and with grace. There was
no speech making. but the popping Of corks ana
the clatter OF busy. spoons and forks were eio-
queuce enough. SHORTLY after supper the En-
peror left, but the President remained to the
last. The lingering visitors departed finally
about midnight, after a season Of exquisite en-
joyment, and one rich In peasuraole reminls-
c0nces.