The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-07
THE BRITISH FLEET.
OF ADMIRAL INGLEFIEID AND HIS OFFICERS
TO FALL RIVER AND THE PRINT woRKs-A
BANQUET AND BALL
LEY TRLEGR lPH TO THE HERAInl

TO FALL RIVER AND THE PRINT WORKS.
BANQUET AND BALL.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
NEWPORT, X. l., Sept 6, 1878.
Captain Sullivan, commanding Her Majesty's ship
Sirius, at anchor In the outer harbor, gave n re-
cepsion to number Of ladies and gentlemen this
there was not many present expected. Those
who did risk the elements had cause for
greet The ship has just been three years In
commission to-day and 1t was principally upon this
account that not postponed to somo future day.
About three O'Clock this afternoon the dark and
sombro clouds which had overhung the sky since the
storm OF yesterday began 10 break away, and less
than half hour the sun snone beautifully. The
steam launch from the flagship Bellerophon was ut
the disposal OF the guests, and conveyed ihem from
the wharf TO the ship. About twenty-five avalled
themselves OF the FIRST boat On board the Sirius
they found everything in readiness and the captain
and officers OF the ship awaiting their arrival
DECORATIONS
Tho large guns had been Withdrawn from the after
dock, all but the "baby" as they call IT, which Is
small six FOUNDER; and 1t certainly is baby. when
compared with the larger guns. Flags OF all nations
had been tasteiully hung overhead and around the
bawarks. Large plants were placed ut intervals on
the deck, thore nothing In sight to suggest
any one that they were board snip, and especially
designed for the destruction OF he ana property.
The band from the Bellerophon was stationed within
an enclosure composed OF English ana American
flags, and the music was highly appreciated by those
THE ORDER or DANCING.
In few momouts another b0atload OF guests ar
rived aud dancing commenced forthwith. The
following was the order of dancing, which Kept
up without ntermission until nve O'Clock, when the
guests par.ook OF a line collation. provided by the
Captan:-VAse, ''khein Sagen;" valss, journal
pcf .es x.': uSa Sa.s
hearts,; yaiss, .improysasonen" iancsrs, 'Royal;"
When all mad refreshed themselves with tho good
things provided dancing was resumed aud continued
parture in tho lxunches and boats when were In
waiting to convey them TO the city, having enjoyed
sher short stay Immensely.
= Among the guests present wero Sir Edward Thorn
ton, English M,nster; M. Outrey, French Minister;
OF Her Msjssty's ship Bellerophon; Captain r. R.
Breese, commanding torpedo station; Lieutenart
nard, Surgeon winsow, General vogdes and officers
IRON Fort Adams; the Misses Parnell Potter Yosdes
OF the British Legation, and many Others
RUN TO FALL RIVER.
While tho ball was in progress on board OF tho
Sirius Admiral lngleheld ana quhe number Of his
officers upon invitation OF the directors OF the Old
Colony Railroad and Steamboat Company, went to
Fall River In special car, accompanied by Mr. c. f.
Choate, The president Of the company; Mr. John H.
Jordan the agent at this end OF tue route; several
Of the directors OF me line; Mr. r. W. Knsley. ons
II. Norman and Mr.. Frank W. Andrews. Two Of tne
summer residents.
THF BxLLERoPuoy OFFICERS
The party comprised the following officers from the
Bsllerophon: -Vico Admiral Ingched, Flag Lieu
con n,sus.nsn.s Dues f. B. TSsilSs and b.
X. Coward; STAFF Commander 8. c. Tracey, Chief
Engineer T. G. Alton, Paymaster R. ". Warwick, Sub.
Lieutenant X. A. Gwynn, Assistant Paymasters W. l..
G. Puilen and f. 9. Alton, Jr; Midshipmcn j. d..
Hickey. r. G. 0. Topper T. NJ: Q: Koy, G. II. W.
Moore, L. p. L. Jsrvoise W. o. Lyme nd E. r.
Lersschs; Chaplain Rev. I. F. Morton and Engineer
A. X. Maystop
oFyicRRs OF TIE ARGUS
The Argus was represented by Lcutenants G. G..
Michssson. Henry Hazard and Henry Belam; Sur
geOn G. J. Fogsr,y, Chief Engineer L. Booker. As
sistxnt Engineer G. Sparks, Clerk John N. Lowry.
OFFICERS OF SIRIUS
The following officers were from the Sirius:-lieu-
suS.L,eutssaut Il. n Braiinwai.a Clerk c. E. q.
johnson.
ON BOARD THE BRISTOL.
Aler run Of about forty mlnutss the car arrived
At Tau River and the gussts were promptly taken on
board OF tue steamer Bristol. Of tho Fall River line
whom the officers OF tho boat were detailed show the
guests everything connected with the floating palace
The snginss ard boilers attracted the most atten
.SoS O was s, Critically Sll exa%Os Will. IN tho
place the Admiral took occasion TO inform the barber
that be always shaved himself aud that no hand bu
bis had ever been placed upon his face he
said be would not trust tho English BARRIERS, but hi
should have no hesitation In allowing American tC
4 perform tuat J0O LOT uiiu
PRINT
The visitors were then takcn TO the American Prn
Works upon invitation OF Colonel Thomas Borden
the superip tendenI II was matter OF considerable
surprise 10 tho American visitors to the interest
taten various departments In this OF the
finest establishments Of tho kind In the world Not
withstanding that there I'm print works Ia
their country they said they the printing o.
cslicoes for the hrst time In their lives About
hour and half spent In visiting the engraving
and psntigraph rooms and also the pack
| ing, smuggling, bleaching, dyeing, cslsudsrins
| and edsing departments The officers were
| not backward In casting sly glauces, which
gagged In the packing department. and II was IN TINS
| room thata huge pecc OF calico was pinned 10 the
coat OF the party by OF his follow officers
The party subsequently, dincd on board Of the
| steamer. special bill OF fare provided Tor the
occasion. Tables spread the entire length OF
decorated with flowers. &c. while tho Admirals flag
WAS run up the stern. Toe banquet was partaksn
OF without any ormAities.
The RETURN HOME
Tho dinner over the band put In an appearance ita
first selection being .'God Save the Queen" The
evening.
BUSHELS ENTERTAINMENT
A large number of tho officers OF the English men,
oiwar were entertained this evening by Mr. Charles
II. Russell, OF New York.
THE rExPgRANcg SAILORS.
The Reform Club a temperance organization, also
gave entertain msnt tonight Ia honor OF the sailors
beverage.
BALL AT PORT ADAMS
Tho officers a. Fort Adams gave ball tonight "a
the officers The three vessels OF the British feet
large number OF the cotagors were present. and the
festivities vero kept up until late hour.