The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-19
OUR RUSSIAN VISITORS.
HOW THEY PASSED sUSDAY-Ar CHURCH AND
on THE PROMENADE.

HOW THEY PASSED sUSDAY-Ar CHURCH AND
on THE PROMENADE.
Tho Grand Dukes Alexis and Constantine Baron
schilling and Dr. Coudrnc, now stopping at the ciar
endon Hotel, spent yesterday IN very quiet manner
The party arose quite early, and, after partakipg
OF breakfast, the Grand Duke Alexis took STROLL In
which he was accompanied by Baron schilhng. Tho
Grand Duke Constantine and Dr. Coudrine proceeded
TO the Crock chapel. Second avenue, near Fitch
street. to attend the religious services that edlce.
ALsxis' PET.
Duke Alexis took with him. In his peregrua,ion the
bull pup which attracted much attention in Norfolk
This dog is nc specimen of his breed, and is
ally handsome appearance for of his pugnacious
family. Hc is about two years Old, of rather small
size. with perfectly white, short hair; plump long
body stout but muscular legs. His head is large
for bull, while hts eyes rather small and OF
handsome, dark shade. He seems to be mindful OF
his dignity as an imperial dog. for he cuvaics little
or familiarity with the plcbean brutcs he passes
tho street. In all his walks abroad yesterday the
Duke Alexis accompanied by this animal, which
was purchased in England.
CHURCH.
The Greek chapel, where Duke Constantine and Dr
Coudrne visited, filed to replcton at the morning
services. rho congregation was composed not only OF
Greeks and Russians but was made up in great part
doubt attracted TO chapel by tho in
yesterdays HERALD that the ducal party would prob
ably be present there Ut rhc morning ceremonies The
services within the chapel Of tho Impressive
order OF tho Greek Church The liturgy OF ST
Chrysostom was sung the S!avonic language,
and this was followed by thanksgiving
service during which tho gospel from Matthew XIII,
15..2, was read Prayers offered especially tor
the Emperor aud Empress, the Czarovitch the Caro-
Vnnn "a tha f.rann hut
During the entire ceremonies the slavonic tongue
was called into requistou. Father Nicholas Berrng
was the officiating clergyman. The people were
IDENTIFY disappointed At the absence OF tho Grand Duke
Alexis, but The Grand Duke who present came IN
tor his u share oil starcs ana formed the object OF
much comment.
THE AFTERNOON AND EvESiNG.
At haifpast twelve o'clock the party rcasscmbled mt
the hotel and lunchcd. Directly thereafter Alexis III
duiged IN second sauntcr out OF DOORS returning at
about three o'clock Al four o'clock the party
left tho hotel ami walked along Eighteenth street TO
Fifth avenue, INTO which tnoroughiarc they turned
and assembled as far as Flitieth street At this point
they began to retrace their steps Tho avenue was,
II always is on pleasant sunday afternoon, scene
OF life, beauty and fashion. ~ was with no
itle difficulty that the party wendell their
way along the sidewalk, SO thick tho
moving throng OF people who mad lett their
houses to enjoy tho promenade which is almost part
visitors were recognized by very few persons; in fact
only TWO groups OF gentlemen stopped or turned 10
gaze al the Grand Dukes This no doubt, was agree
able 10 the wishes OF the party, as the visitors prefer
TO pursue thor travels without display oslcntaon
They received yesterday invitations from the manage
monts OF several OF the principal theatres oe present
tonight or any night al the performance in the
respective houses but none have been, as yet &C.
ccpted
ing until about ten O'clock when lhcy took walk
down Broadway as far Blocker street. soon after
their return from this trip they retired for tho ght
No programme OF arrangements has been made by
the visitors as TO how they shall occupy Their time
man much more than week Their callers yesterday
were Mr. Rowland Aspinw vail and Father Bjerrns.