The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-16
Newport Summer Residents Dancing on
the Deck Of His Flagship.
A BRILLIANT SCENE.
The Flash of Diamonds and Bright Eyes,
Music and the May Waltz.
BEAUTY AND HOSPITALITY.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

NEWPORT II. l.. July 10, 1879.
A grand ball was given by Admiral Peyron. of the
French Navy. on board the flagship this afternoon.
to NJ Outrey. the French Minister, and to the many
friends he has found while in Rhode Island waters
The invitations confined exclusively to the sum-
mer residents The guests were taken on board the
ships boats ut the ferry wharf, Captain Ramsay of
Torpedo Station. having kindly placed the stations
ship ut the disposal OF the visitors Carriage after
carriage rolled down the wharf and their occupants
were soon on board and in short time were rowed
to the flagship in the outer harbor. The Admiral's
first officer. Lieutenant Henry de Freycinet. asirant
deaarine at the landing to attend to the embark
alton, and he performed his duty in very pleas
ing manner. Upon arriving on board the ship, the
guests were cordially Welcomed by Admiral Peyron
and his officers, who were in full uniform and who
cordially welcomed their new found friends. Among
the early guests NJ. Outrey, the French Minis
ter, and Mme. Outrey, who were accompanied by
their children The Admiral's barge was placed at
their disposal. Other guests included Baron Mayr,
the Austrian Ministers M. De Larcelle and Mr.. Su-
zanEett of the French legation; Rev. and Mrs. H.
G.. Potter Miss Catharine L. Wolfe. Mrs. 4. s.
Gibbs Mr. George +. Jones and wife, Mrs.
James p. Kernochan. Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan
Sands. Mrs. 4. S. g. dHauteville. Mrs.
Levi p Morton, Mr.. Sydney j. Colford, Mr.. Ward
McAllister. Mrs. William Edgar. Mr.. Carroll Bryce.
Mr.. J. N. A. Griswold Mr.. William Post the Misses
Gibbs. Kernochan. Russell. Perkins. Ogstin. Whit
ing, Jones and Edgar, and Mr. Walter Kano and
wife, all from New York; Mrs. Atherton Blight, OF
philadelphia; Mr. T. L. Gushing and Mrs. Perkins,
Boston and General II. r. Jackson. U. S. A.; Major
MacMurray, U. 5. A.; Colonel Montgomery, U. s.
A., and many others.
The decorations very tine. The decks were
canopied with canvas and in the stern large room
set apart for those who desired to see tho
dancing and not indulge in the terpsichorean maze.
Flags of many nations tastefully arranged. but
the most conspicuous of them all the Stars and
Stripes. which had the post Of honor, and it was
entwined with the national emblem Of France. For
ward the seamen in clothes assembled
and they created little merriment by reaping the
benefit of the music and by showing to the guests
that they understood all the fashionable dances.
The from the poop deck was very animated
one. The decks thronged with handsome
ladies, elegantly attired, who had difficulty i'll
finding partners for dancing. The bright guns,
polished steel and the general neatness of every
thing board the SHIP attracted general at
tention. This elevated position was soon in
vaded by large number of ladies' and
gentlemen who desired to as we'll to be
seen. The officers were observed to be very atten-
tive to their guests. and they every hand to
carry out the pleasing programme which had been
arranged
The full band attached to the ship played lively
airs the opening dance being polka in which tho
miral was as lively and jolly as his young subord
nates Strains of low sweet music, coupled with the
whistle the boatswain the arrival OF ad
dtionaI guests long after the majority had almost
made up their minds to take their departure. The
happy company promenaded underneath the canopy
flags and the ladies appeared to have no difficulty
to talk to the officers in French. The fragrance
from beautiful flowers and plants rose like incense
offered TO the shrine of Beauty, and conspired
to make the occasion one Of rare enjoy
ment. The fash OF diamonds alongside of
handsome uniforms made pleasing contrast. Tho
officers smiled though they had never heard Of
war carnage, so devoted were they to their lady
friends. The Admiral very busy in making up
the sets and in doing all that he could to make
every thing pass of smoothly and it was the unan-
nous opinion OF all present that he succeeded.
CLOSING FESTIVITIES.
The Admiral's cabin was opened for special guests.
and the table III his dining room was brilliant with
cut glass and silverware 1t was set with choice
flowers and the deiicacies of the season. grand
lunch was served on deck and the popping Of
friendly corks frequently heard The
festivities were reluctantly brought to close
about seven o'clock. Many of the ladies'
fingered indulge old fashioned cotilion. and
it was nearly twilight before all had taken their de-
parture. The band played 'Aud Lang Syne. and
the boats slowly loft the ship. The ladies waved
their handkerchiefs, and this acknowledgment of
good will was duly recprocated by the officers. who
watched their guests until they had taken their de-
parture and were out OF sight.