The New York herald., 1879-08-09
DUKE OF BEAUFORT.
HIS GRACE PAITAKEs OF GENUINE RHODE
ISLAND CLAM BAKE.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

ISLAND CLAM BAKE.
BY TELEGRAPH To THE HERALD
NEWPORT. August 8. 1879.
The Duke Of Beaufort has been sumptuously
entertained at Squantum to-day by Rhode Islands
Congressional delegation and the Squantum Club
of this State 1t feared that the storm would
keep the guests away. but the members of the club
were equal to the emergency. and chartered
tug to come here to escort the yacht Fleur de Lis
up the bay. The party started soon after
eleven o'clock. with the following named guests or
board
Duke Of Beaufort, Sir John r. Reid, Mr.. z. A,
Sothern Mr.. Il. A. Buck. Mr.. W. j. Florence Dr. Daw-
son and Judge Price, of Cincinnati; Mr.. Greedy, of
st. Louis Captain Perry, of London; John Buck and
Harry Buck of New York. The yacht arrived at
Squsntum soon after twelve o'clock, and the party
were cordially welcomed to the cosey retrest by
United States Senator Anthony. who made very neat
address of welcome. lunch was served ct ten
o'clock to which the party aid ample justice. iga
After lunch the guests were shown about the
grounds. and were invited to witness the prepare
tory arrangements for a genuine Rhode Island clam
bake. This the first time that the Duke had
very much Interested in it, The bake was
ready at half-past three O'Clock. and NO
seen on the New England shore. There was every
thing else besides the CLAIMS. but the latter and the
''hxins were literally disposed or The DUKE was
at q loss at first to know how to commence opera
tions, but he finally way out of the difficulty,
and before the dinner was over he had pile OF
shells in front of his plate which compared favor
ably with the shells beside the plates of the other
guests.
After the bake the health OF the Duke was drunk,
and the distinguished guest promptly arose to has
feet and made most felicitous speech. He thanked
the gentlemen for the courtesy shown him, and no
expressed himself as being delighted with his first
experience ut clambake. He spoke OF the bay, its
picturesque scenery and the delightful location Of
the club grounds. He paid high compliment to
America and he said he need not wish her pros
perty she had that desirable boon already. It
his fervent wish that peace and good will should
continue between his own country and the United
States for all time to The speaker was fire.
quently applaudea. and his remarks were listened
to with great interest.
Brief speeches were also made by General Burn
side Senator Anthony, Ex-Governor Howard and
several others. At about five O'Clock the party loft
the island. Salutes were exchanged and there were
repeated cheers and other demonstrations on both
sides. On the way to Newport Governor Howard
was landed at Rocky Point. The yacht arrived here
at nine o'clock tonight. but the party remained ON
board after going to the Ocean House for their let
ters. kilograms, &c.
Tomorrow morning the yacht will proceed to
Narragansett Pier, where brief stay will be made.
1t will join the New York Yacht squadron near Point
Judith aud accompany the fleet to this port. and
will proceed East with tho squadron on Monday.
The idea of taking the Duke to Squantum originated
with Mr.. Buck several months ago. He was very
much pleased ut to-day's reception of his guest.