The New York herald., 1879-07-12
THE DUKE OF ARGYLL a.

HIS GRACE VISITING POINTS OF INTEREST IN
BosToN--CHATTING WITH LoNGFELLOw--HIs
RECEPTION IN CANADA AND THE UNITED
STATES.
BOSTON, July II. 1879.
His Grace the Duke of Argyll and party arrived
here yesterday from st. John. N. b.. and proceeded
in carriages to the Hotel Brunswick where quarters
had been engaged for them. Late in the afternoon
a drive was taken to Cambridge and the long ex-
pectcd call made on the poet Longfellow. who was
as much pleased with his visitors they
were with him. The evening was spent
quietly at the Brunswick. where Mr.. Cyrus
W. Field, an old friend of the Duke, arrived about
ten o'clock from Saratoga No other callers were re-
ceived. This morning His Grace and party break
tasted at nine o'clock and all seemed to be in excel
lent health. few calls were made by curious peo-
pie who received presentation of their cards
Among others correspondent of the HERALD was
shown in. One or two people were in the room.
The Duke arose and very cordially greeted his vis-
itors.
"How did you enjoy your tripy' was asked
"Oh very much indeed. am very much pleased
with my vsity'
"Did you like Canada?"
Exceedingly" he replied. II was agreesbly sur
prised at that country especially with the weather.
The air is very clear. bracing and exhilarating."
..whst impression have the institutions of the two
countries made your" was next asked.
The Duke smiled and showed his unwillingness to
answer comprehensive question. "My VISIT"
he said purely private business to visit my
and to make the trip agreeable aud pleasant a.
possible did not intend to mix up in politics at
all. and have not done so.''
A very pleasant chat for few minutes then
INDUCED in about newspapers in America and Eng
land and their relative ability and enterprise. the
interest in politics and public affairs generally.
&C., in which His Grace seemed determined to take
his part in interviewing.
Revertng to Canadian affairs the Duke said that
the Marquis Of Lorne was very much pleased with
his reception and that extended to the Princess
Louise since their stay in the Dominion. He also
said that he enjoyed his visit to Longfellow very
much. That was one OF the brightest anticipations
of his American VISIT he said. The visitors with
drew ut this point. as the carriage was waiting to
take His Grace on flying visit around the "Hub.''
The Ducai party is registered o. folows;--Duke
Of Argyll, Lady Elizabeth Campbell. Lady Mary
Campbell. @. schinko courier; d. Rose. valet; Mary
stuart. maid. visit paid to Fsneuil Hall Mar.
ket and the Custom House. which the tourists
seemed to enjoy very much. Between twelve and
ono p. M. Mayor Prince called and rendered the
freedom and hospitality Of the city.
GOING TO NEWPORT As THE GURsr OF Nm.
CYRUS W. FIELD.
NEWPORT. r. l.. July II, 1879.
The Duke OF Argyll. Lady Elizabeth Campbell and
Lady Mary Campbell will arrive here tomorrow
as the guests Of Mr.. Cyrus w. Field
Mr.. Field VIII meet the distinguished party
at Fall River. They will .remain here until Monday
evening, when they will 20 to New York by the
steamer Bristol of the Fall River line. and the
following Wednesday will sail for Europe In the
Cunard steamer Scythia. Mr.. Field has just re-
turned here from Saratoga.
PROPOSED VISIT TO THE NEW YORK METRO
PoLITAN MUsEUM. l
Tho Duke OF Argyll and his daughters. tho Ladies'
Campbell, will arrive In this city from Newport st
the Brevoort House early on Tuesday morning.
During the day tho Ducal party will visit the Metro
politan Museum of Art In the Central Park. on the
invitation of the Director. depersl di Cesnola. to
see his second Cypriote collection the first being
already familiar to His The party will be re-
ceiyod at the Museum by General d Cssnola and the
Executive Committee of the Board Of Trustees. The
Duke was ut late meeting Of the Board elected
unanimously an Honorury Fellow for life together
with DIR, Birch, of the British Museum. He writes
10 say that he Is much obliged for the conferra OF
the honor which he greatly appreciates He IL
one of thechief trustees Of tho British Museum and
n learned archmologst. af lstr.