The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-13

ture I'll can tell you that am heartily glad TO SIT
down after standing so long at THAI ceremonious
rcceptlcn.n
PoLyGLoT ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
The Prince seldom gives dinner parties, ana,
owing to the state or his health. rarely dimes out
Mr.. Hcaly, however, was honored with an invita-
lion to dine with the family and a few guests. lie
was seated between the Prince and Princess ut
table and WIS greatly interested by the Chancel-
lor's conversation, which consisted principally OF
anecdotes OF his early life. Ii should be stated
that Prince Bismarck and his family speak English
and French nuently and, indeed, automatically.
This contributed, OF course, very much 10 the COM
tort and ease OF our artist, whose stock OF German
III OF the most limited kind.
THE PRINCES FAMILY.
Mr.. Healy describes the Princess as a tall, grace
full woman OF about fifty, with splendid eyes and
features combining strength with deicacy. Her
manners are most gracious and sympathetic. Her
daughter Is o nne young woman with dark eyes
and hair and very clear, pure complexion. Her
face Ia most Interesting one and indicates great
sweetness OF character. The son Is about twenty
four and has q strong resemblance to his father.
He Is In the army and is said to be young man or
high aLtainments. What is most to be admired IN
this family is the great modesty and amiabihty OF
Its members and their apparent Inconsistencies Of
the value OF their exceptional position.
coBBLERs FORTUNE.
On the Esd Of March the portrait was shown
several officials and friends OF the family and ap-
nolstein. an amiable young oficer attached to the
Princes household, who had shown Mr.. Hcay the
greatest attention since his arrival in Berlin was
extravagant In his praise OF 1t, and pronounced 1t
enthusiasm, inquired OF the artist il he could make
q copy OF the work which would be as good as the
original! Mr. Healy replied In the negative, unless
with the aid Of renewed sttings and then the copy
could itself be called an original. Prince Bismarck
inquired the price Of copy made under such cir
cumstanccs. When the sum was named he OBJ
served, with smile:-
"That Is a cobbler's fortune, but my wife says she
would prefer 1t to any jewel-no matter how valua-
blc--that could present her on her birthday, so it
must be DONE"
1t was then arranged that the artist should meet
the Prince at Kissingen In June, when the slttngs
necessary for second portrait are to be given.
A VALUABLE AUTOGRAPH.
As the artist was about to leave the Princess said
to him =
.Mr. Healy, you had better stay and dine with us
in your travelling Dress and you can drive directly
from here to the station"
Mr.. Healy thanked her In warm terms for the
kindness which she and the Prince had shown him,
but regretted that he could not profit by her kind
invitation, as he had promised to dine at the
house Of the American Minister, Mr.. Bancroft
Davis. ON taking leave Of the Prince the artist
said =
'Prince, should like to have your autographs
but am told must not ask such favor"
"oh,n said the Prince, laughing. a will make an
exception in your case. Will write my name on
photograph and send 1t to you before you leave
your Minister'S"
As the artist was leaving the room he reminded
him again OF their appointment at Kissingen, and
added kindly =
~ hope shall meet you again In good health,
The above facts were CLEANED from the artist
in conversation. He was exceedingly reserved in
his account OF his visit, and was rather startled
when asked his permission to publish such de-
tails as he had given me. After q moments re-
nection however, he said =
~ have been talking to you only as a friend, and
had no idea that you wanted to make use OF what
have been saying 70 you have, however, men,
toned nothing that could be considered violation
OF the hospitality and kindness have received
You can, therefore, use your own discretion as to
the use you may choose to make OF our converse
tion.n
THE PORTRAIT.
have said nothing as yet OF the Princes portrait.
1t is threequartcr and life size and impresses one
at once by It's air OF truthfu!ness. The idea which
1t gives OF the sitter is that of unusual mental and
physical strength, the pose Of the figure being as 1t
were defensive, or, In other words, as II he was re-
polling some obnoxious argument. The attitude ia
very happy one, as 1t serves to bring ont all the
strong points OF his remarkable individuality. The
Prince is painted in the close-nttng, blue military
frock which he rarely quits and which mas become
traditional. The head is admirably moulded, and was
painted in at once. The artist wisely reiraincd
from retouching Il. AS will be seen from what
nave stated above, the family are more than salts
fed with It, than which there can be no better proof
OF the striking character OF the likeness.