The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-06-04
EX-PRESIDENT GRANT.
Brilliant Dinner in His Honor at the
Duke of Wellington's.


Duke of Wellington's.
LONDON, June 2-Gen. Grant was enter
tanned tonight at a grand banquet at Apsley
House, given in his honor BY the Duke of Wei
lington. 1t was splendid and hearty recep-
ton. The guests were Mrs. and Gen. Grant,
Count and Countess Gleichen, Lord and Lady
quises Of Tweddle, Sligo and Ailesbury, Earl
Rotten, Viscount Torrington, Lords George
Payst, Calihope. Houghton Strahman, the
Marchioness of Hartford, Countess of Hard
Wicke. Countess Of Bradford, Lady Emily
Feel, Lady Wellesley, Lady Skeinesdale, Miss
Wellesley and number of others we'll known
to the London world of high social life,
A banquet was served in the famous Waterloo
chamber where the old Iron Duke loved to
meet the war generals of 1872 on the 18th of
June in every year and celebrate the anniver-
sary of the great battle. Gen. Grant was given
precedence in the honors of the evening, escort
ing the Duchess of Wellington to supper and
afterwards escorting her to the reception, at
which were the Duke and Duchess of Cleve-
land, the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland the
Duke and Duchess of Manchester, and many of
no speeches of note at the supper, which was a
quiet though brilliant affair.
During the general conversation which fol.
lowed the supper Gen. Grant was asked what
was the comparison between English racing as
he had seen it on the day of Cakes at EPSON
and the races in America. He said with a
smile, There is an impression abroad that I
am great horse racer, fond of horses, and
know all about races, but on the contrary
really know nothing Of racing having only
seen two races, one at Cincinnati in 1866 and
at the opening of the Jerome Park in 1867. I
feel therefore that am not qualified to judge
of the comparison. Thus far 1 like London
very much. L have, however, accepted SO
many engagements that will be compelled to
alter my plans and remain here until the 9th,
when | shall visit Ireland
The Prince of Wales gave private audience
to the ex-President today, at Marlborough
House, introducing him to his household in a
most friendly manner and sat with him quite
long time in ordinary pleasant conversation.
Tie Queen has given orders to the Lord Cham.
berlain to waive the usual presentation cerc-
monies, out of regard to the nations guest, and
extend to Gen. and Mrs. Grant invitations to
court entertainments. This is almost uppre-
cedented.
The followingisa list of Grants engage
ments: June Sd, visit to Westminster Abbey;
9th, reception given by Minister Pierrepont
to the ministry and foreign ambassadors; on
the 9th he will dine with Earl Carnarvon and
in the evening attend royal concert at Buck
ingham Palace; on the 7th he will dine with
the Duke of Devonshire; on the 9th he will
dine with the Marquis of Hertford and attend
reception at the HEREFORD mansion; on the
18th dioner will be given by his daughter,
Mrs. Sartors; on the 18th he will attend the
Ascot races; on the 18th and 18th he will re-
main at the Sartoris family house in the coun-
Try; on the 18th he will attend at Guildhall to
receive the freedom of the city of London and
attend banquet to be given in his honor
on the same evening by the Lord Mayor;
on the 10th he will dine with the Princess
Louise at Kensington Palace; on the 18th he
will dine with Earl Beaconsfeld and the mem.
bers of the Cabinet in Downing street; on the
10th he will dine with the Marquis of Hartford
and in the evening attend the Oueen's hall at
Palace; on the 21st he will dine
with the Prince of Wales at Mr.. Pierrepont's
residence; 90 the 23d he will dine with the
Princess of Wales, probably at Marlborough
House: 10Th he will dine with the Duke Of
Cambridge at Mr.. Pierreponts; 9th he will
dine with Lord Derby aud in the evening
attend concert given by the Queen at Buck.
ingham Palace.