The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-03-31

successor. Admiral Howell. arrived in Nice at
the beginning Of this month. and was met
at the station BY several of tho officers OF the
vessels lying IN Vlcfranche harbor. The change of
admirals Is duly recorded in the fashionable jour
nails of Nice. Here the adiear OF the Monde Eld
Roy leaves the service. He has filed laborious
and feels the desire to taste of liccalm and
free from the cares of administration and command
Honor to the brave sailor who has deserved we'll of
his country As for u.s. after having rendered hon.
age to- the distinguished officer whom we have
patriots regret keeniy the gentleman. the host.
always sympathetic toward our France. Admiral Le
Roy Will leave among us an unfading memory Has he
not on every occasion given delicate proofs OF his
courtesy. of the sincerity of his friendship? May
we not be hattered by finding in Admiral lie Roy the
chtvalrous traditions which he has inherited, with
his name from our country? May these few lines
be the expression of the feelings Of gratitude and
TEEN of the persons who have approached him. He
will take them last testimony of our sympathy
and our regrets Before leaving Nice the Admiral
wrote the following letter to the Prefet 81 was
much touched on arriving at the hotel to-day
by your kind letter expressing your per-
sonal sentiments and those of the population
and my command carry away pleasant
sympathies and the recollection of the hospitality
which has been lavished upon me, especially of that
OF my friend you yourself. who have done much
to make my stay In France agreeable. hope cir
cumstances may permit me to meet you again
day, so that may oace more prove to you how
much appreciate your Kindness" or the new Adj
miraf the chronc'cr says he is of middle height with
white hair, and man of distinguished appearance
and commanding manner. He is also man OF the
world. in the full sense of the word" Indeed the
rumor that the new chief is fond OF society and
pertaining causes no little satisfaction among the
young officers of the Trenton who great avorites
in the fashionable circles OF Nice
THE MATINEEs on TRENTON.
There have been events OF the fashionable sea-
son this year at Nice more successful and enjoyable
than the matinees or afternoon dances, given by the
officers board the flagship. ION these occasions
the vessel is decked with howers the grim para
phernala OF war are wreathed and twined with gar
lands OF greenery the olive branch (real not meta
inch guns; balls of lovely flowers hang over tner
black muzzles The gun deck. which may one
smooth and tapped by the dainty heels of beautiful
women; the officers in their well fitting uniforms.
or sway them to and fro. as only American dancers
can, in the Boston" Here, where one day may be
the dense smoke of battle. flying splinters and the
roar OF deadly conflict there is the odor Of vio
let's, the buzz Of merry voices and laughter; from
these ports, which will perhaps some day launch
forth, through dense clouds, the screaming messen-
gers Of death and destruction now issues over the
blue water only the sound Of Strauss favorite
waltzes. most admirably played by the band of the
ship.
THE TRENTON EN- FErE.
1.-THE Trenton. says the same lively writer whom
representing the native opinions of Nice "on
these occasions puts the airs or spring and smiles
through her flags. her flowers and her garands. Is
it possible that these great fighting machines, so
spruce and trim are capable OF losing their
temper? They have the look of those great.
sHdren n nsse sra arc ae on eosr S
great children, dancing, sliding, 'bostonning."
Here and there. behind the gun carriages and in
mysterious little hooks and corners there to be
found some who have cut ali their teeth Dame
Filtration who loves even numbers les numeros pairs,
encourages them and offers to each couple excellent
chicken salad in one plate and much champagne in
one glass. 1t is long while ago, You know, since
lovers gave up diet of dow drops. The buffet of
the Trenton is spread on the gun deck. and is abund
ant and recerct some OF the officers attend to its
service with good grace and hospitality"
THE HOSTS AND THE GUESTS.
"Ile crowd comes and in beneath
above the ladders which domed over with yer-
Consul, Mr. vesey. and Mr.. and Mrs. Bartol All Nice
is there, for the officers OF the Trenton, mindful of
the fact that they are invited to oil the entertain
ments-even to some to which tho French officers
are not bdden--seek to make their hospitality far
reaching. The guests on board comprise the Wis.,
countess Vigier, M. and Mme Alfonso, AIachado and
du Chastel Comtesse de Fcrnandina Commandant
an Madame Meusnier. Among the Americans and
English Mrs. Ross Ray and three daughters well
known in Washington society; Captain and Miss
Stokes Boyd General and Mrs. Williams, General
Mrs. Davis. widow OF the late Admiral Davis; Miss
Lee, daughter of the late General Robert Lee; Mrs.
Borthnick, Mrs. and Miss Hughes, Mr.. and Miss
Perkins. Mr. and Mss Reynolds. Mr.. Mrs. and Mrs.
Winsow, Miss Schaumberg, and many others. All the
guests 20 to vllefrauche by road. tho route nouvee
do Villetranche, which runs along the edge of the
scashore around the point which divides the little
hnrbor OF Nice from the bay of Villefranche, and
commands the most enhancing views the
and along the coast westward OF the town. The
whole route is crowded with carriages conveying
bark in boats to perform the sea voyage of q hun
dred yards, which will bring them beneath the black
sides OF the frgate to the spacious ladder up which
they assisted by the eager hands OF the gallant
or three hours OF unqualified enjoyment, the gay
crowd drives back to Nice the sun is sinking below
the distant coast line. and the whole lovely scene.
ocean and shore. is tinged with crimson light"