New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-19
GRAND DUKE ALEXiS IN NEW-YORK.
HIS porxes SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

Tn his own good time and in his own private
rav fine Russian Grand Duke Alexis has mads the ex-
pected visit to the metropolis HIS hist WISH 10 "'
country three four years ago, was mel Win artc'P
ton at the hands Of public and private cizehs Id NV"
York such as has since accorded 10 no prncey OF
DISTINGUISHED foreign guest. Tie handsome young
prince the third of the Gar was eted to degree
that has evidently satisfied him for all time. Now ne
comes incouito leaving his naval ni om on board TIE
RUSSIAN gate Syetana. in Norfolk haIbor ana decl,
nr hi, wish to be treated private gentleman Ihe
pcopc of Norfolk have shown tic Grand Duke ana the
suite and naval officers moderate attentions ana the
Grand Duke reel rOcatcd by inviting citizens to mn aiter
noon uarty on board the syesna. So far from deciar
ing that the visitors "periectly charming the Nof
folk young ladies qualify adCatiOn with the charge that
they do not know how 10 dance.
The Grand Dnke had received several invitations to be-
come an attraction of the several great balls ana cutter
taiumcnts Of the season which he declined with re-
GETS" On Saturday lac came on his own In'sl1' ica'
,nc Norfolk by the Bay ue. On his arrival at Baltimore
bcyas met hy the Russian C0n-u,G ruerd NJ Waldemar
d Bnll.co ard General Manager Thomson OF tie Penn
.ylyania RaiIw placed his special at the disposal of
She party Il happened that two special cars were at
tached to the i:IOQ m. tram. one contained wv" Kits
san Grand Dukes and the other William II. Vanderbilt
and family The CousuGcncral has been guest Of the
Clarendon for many years; the Grand Duke lodged at
us hot during h- first visit. and nds quarters there
a-ain. The patty arrived AZ the Clarendon at
, D. III. on Saturday, without exciting curiosity
and registered follows: The Grand Duke
Alexis thc Grnud Duke Constantine cousin OF AlXis
and son OF the Grand Duke Nicolas, Baron schii.ins
Admiral Of the Russian ncctl, DR.. Courdine, ana two
servants Manager Grau Of the Eagle rheacr was ap-
pri,ed ~ telegraph that boxes would be desirable
Tor the opera bour, La Prriehoc." The boxes were
Graprd with Russian naval ami American has'. and The
Russian guests appeared soon after the entertainment
Hee.n. Aimee, who had pleased the ears Of the Grand
Duke in 81 Petersburg, sang the drinking song begin
ming Al que, diner 10 yicHs de fire giving he words
in Rus siam aud securing applause and hearty approval
from the pgiucey parry NJ Grau received the party in
his private room between the first and second acts. and
on is return 70 the boxes The orchestra played the Rus
sian national anthem. The Consul General escorted
the Grand Duke and bis party Dmoni''' before the
close OF tie OPERA wneTe they supp"d hgto tn
Clarendon a'ou midnight
Yesterday morning the Grand Duke Alexis. with his
JUL mp for LOly-gard-lu ornamental strgInt which
sI,pe2!. TO occupy large space in his ahectnns-
srutcd about the neghloriioOd while his cousin. The
Grand Dute Constantine. witl the suite, ced in
carriages the Greek Chapel, 40. 9Jl second ave, near
Fiuoti-st Tho chapel completely filled 10y rolioYcs
" the faith ana Americans. fhc distinguished Rms
had standing the altar, it being TIE
custom ia the greek Cburcn for all % stand who are
physically able Thc R"y. tah". 81 Eo!as Berling OIL
citcd. The Liturgy OF II. CnIyao,tom was celebrated.
aud then thanksgiving service IN the Siavonc Ian.
inc Empress. all the imperial house The scptural
les on was taken from Matthew xiii I5-22 containing
The isslse: Render therefore, unto Caesar the things
winch are C.rsaTs aud unto God jhc tlugS that are
Gods" The service lasted until 1880 p. NJ.
Aiicr luncheon the Grand Duke Alexis and
pIy took IN extended walk, joining The
procession of the deyout and the worldly.
which so completely occupies the whole length Of
Fifth-aye on pleasant Sunday. The members OF the
party were recognized BY few persons, and went NJ and
down the avenue uudistubed and nOt especially con
s,lcu0us in that cosmopolitan thrOHg Between and
O'Clock they took r.ircshmcut at DclmOncos. They
ducd in tbr spacious apartments at the Clarendon be-
tween ana 3 O'Clock. During the day there were few
callers who were received among them ecu Aspuwall.
The Grand Duke declines receive the cards persons
" no might desire merely to crafty private pubc
curiosity The Grand Dukes were dressed yest rlay in
black street suits and siik hats. Their black hair Is cut
short; n the military fashion. Alexis has developed
.idrraiy ia statue since his Last visit and he
a heavy lnis ache and long, thick side whskerS Ike
those of his father. the Emperor He s six feet one
Two inches tall ana weighs probably about 200 pounds.
he i, considered a handsome man. He is fond walk
ng for exercise and taxes his buii pap bis walk.
The Grand Duke Constantine, subicurnant III RANK,
is i years ol agr tall, and beardlcss; his has
pleasing, frank expression.
G. y. NI,moa, cIpttn Of The HGssan corvette Crlys-
SER now lying Oh the Bli,,.y Gu saturday paid an
Official visit 30 Commodore ~ 4. Nicholson command
Of the ijr0Ok'vn Adyy-iari accompanied by Gore
Jones' naval att8caf 20 the British Legation. They were
rCc-il cd Marine GJdId and after paying their
slrrs 10 uc Commodore were conducted through The
several departments OF the Eayj yard and visited
the EcYcrI a.ipS in COMMISSION Ht this STA
zion. IHr general Appearance ana lie tE'clltlu
department % the boys Oh the training ship Minnesota
EtructcL tic attention ~ the VISITORS and they ca
pressed thcma"vts dcerOs oI !cdaR mort Oi the > s-
lrm. IGr Tia},..r VIII IrIaE ia" hdIbuT uutl the
arrival 90 remainder o tee Russian h'et when she
viii taxi hr; departure with item los southern waters.
Eni was separated from tue n'"t and came Ia New Crg
~ way Il biaGeua Ncg voyage very pleasant fOl
lis .clsun OF ia" y,ar heavy weather being expert
,nc.d uBii! within - miles or The coast shC ca
,1,ruteled NORTH ch .aic and blown 200 hlrs
ward.