The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-10-06
LORD LrrToy IN c4LCUTTi.


Ban N. Laeip whit
Welcome though. after four months Of eX-
hausting duties in tho Indian capital. may be
tho breeze and full of rcircshmcnt to the
wcnriol eye aud brain the hills Of Smla. It is at
Cul"utia that the Vceroy Of her Mniesty's In
dim Empire can alone be said To- I've Mt home.
There are few dwellings ot statslicr beauty
and n more thoroughly royal inspect than that
which in tho city Of palaces is the home Of Lord
Lyttou. 1t was built under the auspices Of the
great and magnificent Marquis Wellesley. and
IL in exact consonancc with the imperial char
acter Of our Indian rule Nor arc the style and
scale Of the viccroy's daily lie less in Keeping
with his august position. When he makes his
public appearances in the streets and bronze
nades of the Indinn capital. it il with the sur
roundngs upprOprate To one who IL himself
the c"nire md tue symbol OF English power
When he Dimes ont. he is accompanied by all
the insignia OF State, with an eQupale and
body guard worthy the direct representative of
The Calcutta palace is not merely one Of the
most suprrb. but ALSO one Of the most interest
INK. buildings in her Maicsiy's domnions
The approach 10 IL is NJ Il colossal Hight OF
stops. So spacious that half tho inhabitants OF
tic town can assemble upon them TO yreet an
arriving NiccrOy. Immediately on entering
you find yourself in tho great marble banquet
inH hall capable VI holding wiki case more
than u hundred guests. and so lofty that palm
trees are frequently introduced ON the occasion
of great entertainments. and the tables OF the
EuNHls NIf- uiu utHtNlu UltlT
branches. There are white pillars down tue
whole length ot this noble chamber: and at tho
end Of the vsta. an admirable finish to the
general effect. is the thrOnc-rOOm.
But the marble hall is only the vestibule To- an
apartment OF greater dimensions--the bull
room. where rs many as 1000 guests are some
times received. and the general air OF which is
that ~ royal stHterOOm. The plan Of the
whole house is curious. aud IL exactly suited TO
an Indian climate. From the tour corners VI
ccptra block Of buildings. in which are the rc-
ccpuou -rOoUs lust mentioned. and others OF
lfaaFA
municating NJ considerable distance with four
wings. each OF which virtually constitutes
separate and detached house. Each OF these
ngs IS So built that from whatever side the
wind cOmcs-uOrtb. south. east. or wcst-u thor
0uEu druit can D"Optdincd through every room.
In onr ot those wings tho Niccroy has M own
cstnbiishnent, his private rooms. and Offices OF
state. In the same wing. nnd Immediately nd
joining these. ara the Political Secretary x
room. the Aide-dc-Camp's room. and waiting
roOm while Oh the nOQr below are the Private
Sreretary's oiflre. and rooms for the stan Of
are IN perpetual requisitiOn 70 deal with the
mountains OF pupers which daily come before
u" Nlcor"y. 40 iar IA III ornaments and nitngs
ate concerned. the whole house il a curious
miscellany ~ trophies and historical associa-
lions. The Council room and some ~ the cor
riIQrs are lined with portraits Of eN-Niceroys-
Warren Hastings. Wellesley. and others. The
Marble Hall abounds with husts OF the Roman
Emierors captured IRON lrench man -oi-war
and ranged oloug the walls: while the chande-
llers OF rurr beauty. hung in each OF the prin-
/ Slpal apartments. are. luxe most OF our modern
English dramas. also taken from the French.
/ Plnln ind simple in his habits, Lord North
I brook invested the handsome lofty chamber in
which the principal business OF state WIS trans
ncted with IL severely tusiness-like appearance
1t was void OF ATTRACTIONS ~ the eye; II was
without the suggestion VI allurements 10 the
,nse o. any Kind. When Lord Lyt,on arrived
AT Calcutta he doubtless ielt that this room was
/ tie Special Sparta that 1t was las mission 10
/ adorn Il at once began TO assume a certain
/ gov and color OF luxury, There are rich lights
ana s9it hues uaInaric splrndor OF rugs and
carpets prcfusion OF exquisite aesthetic APP
I planes. few choice PICTURES are on the
walls and on the walls too are ransed-a yet
more signiilcant token OF the taste and
genius OF the man-rows OF richly
bound books, Even, tho furniture has
undergone a change. Handsome pier glasses
uud chandeliers have been iniroduced flowers
and vases are not wanting; luxurious chairs
ana scltees hay taken tue place OF more sun
hours seeing secretaries and visitors. receiving
T reports. perusing and writing documents Of
state. ana transacting the other business OF the
great empire committed to his charge. Often,
however. lie places himself with books and
da lust outside the room. Here there are
chairs, tables, every convenience Tor writing or
for study. and any number Of Persian rugs; and
here Lord Lyiton Will sit. refreshing himself
with an occnsionai glimpse OF the picturesque
view unfolled before him. and apparently quite
undisturbeu by the multitude OF green parrots
clustering and screaming round the yaiousles
quite the reverse by nature and habit Of an
early riser, Lord Lytton has to n Rreat extent
adapted himself T. Indian habits even in this
difficult RESPECT He seldom misses his walk
/ before break lAst and between and O'clock
may be generally seen alone. walking with bent
head and tuQughtiul air through the beautiful
gardens OF Government House. After break
last the real work VI tue uAy begins and from
that time TIL luncheon there is no rest from Sec
r u,rles and visitors. The secretaries OF the
different Government departments have each
their stated days anu hours Tor seeing the Vice
roy. while hourly the Office boxes. for which
Indian Government Is famous. Keep pouring
IN. laden VITA papers.
Luncheon sometimes. but not always. brings
with It u break from work Very often II Ii
principally used rs an opportunity for CONVEX.
-AtlOn with some gent Tor whom the Vice
roy cannCt nnd another appointment After
luncheon the same round OF work continues iii
ate in the afternoon. About O'Clock one O
the vcere!al carriages usually comes round
With ouiriders anu escort and sometimes tn,
Nl'rrpy secures an airing and drives round tn,
MADAM. TITO celebrated pnrk OF Calcutta. OF
socs u VISIT some institution. quite as Otter
~ WORK iH,is on q dinner. and can with dim
cuity DE- broken on then.
Al ordinary times Tie Government Hous,
party Is alu1si always u large one. including AZ
II does the Niteroy's family. numerous stan
anu PROBABLY some visitors STAYING in IN,
house. Al dinner there Is generally consld
cradle Reinforcement OF the company. Two OF
;Aree times week there are dinner parties
yIryius from twenty TO seventy Ia number
WINE lew ni.hts are Tree from something in tht
nature pt "a tuil. reception. or concert. lnilai
7 society Is Aappy in the y possession OF II lady Wh,
is prominently qualified 10 be tne mistress d
t.te ca cutiA palace W ia u natural dignity IN
errusei IN rIe { by tail ana stately figure
Lady LytiQn combines brightness. grace. a'
well AS n marvellous sweetness gnd courtesy
NJ prtf r or more thOu-ntlul hostess has evel
o'cn known at Government House. and She ha,
/ nor reward IA t4e admiration aud homage o
al VINO come under her influence.
Large OH IA. parties are not the occasions OF
! NAieu Lord LyuOn prIn. lpaily shines. lher,
r. about ulu a sympathetic quicAn-ss. an inmate
tcntrn y 10 urcummoIate his manner to that O
I tIr guests whom he Receives. a svnstbility 10 q.
| eNtrruul lunurn rs. which are not without thei
an .utlts ana dangers 10 "A man VINO mas I,
! .ty tAs PARK Oi cirt III court cercmOulHls
bu, none WAC ItNr SIT near MIN AT small an,
! lhttuutc ltiurs can lgrget the brlillancy OF hl,
/ conversation. or Will come away without ;
strong impression Oi the gcnality ol MS man
MR. aud IN" warmth OF his nature. After din
mr. ne usually rctIres early. ana often works 81
tn tIc ra44y hours Di the morning.
From Friday 10 Monday The NlcrreGal famil'
generally 20 down 10 BArruck pore. tho Wee
rs beautiful country Residence, situated OF
thr RIVER. ado ut fourteen miles above Calcutta
sometimes turY drive there in tho evening
mora frequently tucy 10 W the RIVER hy steam
~. Tie mouse az Barrd'Apure 10 handsome AN
cOmlortubie-a true Indian bungalow the man
rooms AL on one ipur, ami an opening into on
another lAe alr - cooler ana lrVsAer than .,
Calcutta, wullr tie absolute quiet proves mos
dollgAt al change from tne perpetual hustle %
TIE eup.tal But the PRINCIPAL charm OF In
pace Is lis lovely park, combining tho heautlc
81 an En-llsh pleusauncc with the variety an'
rleun o~ Oi tropical vegetation. Close 10 th
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