The National tribune., 1889-08-15

was 10 ne Inc VI GauCo
and America were floating from every abut-
ment. and at the pavilion erected i'm the center
of the bridge they were massed in towering
stands Of colors. There were assembled Presi-
dent Carnot and the American Legation, the
Senators and Deputies of France, the Munich
pal Council, Project Of Police, representatives
OF the French Army and Navy in glittering
uniforms the American colonists OF Paris,
Senator John Sherman, and distinguished men
Of France aud America in commerce, litora-
ture. art and science.
The statue inaugurated is a cast in bronze
from the original model made by Bartholdi for
the colossal statue in New York Harbor, aud is
one-ifth the size. IL stands on n high stone
pedestal, and bears the following inscription,
having been presented by the American colony
in Paris TO the city of Paris:
IT76-lss6.
Ia Colonie Parsienne
Des EiRts-Unis DiAmerque
Ia Vile de Paris
1889.
Below this appears sentiment in French,
followed by the name Of Hon. Levi p Morton,
Vice. President Of the United States, which
translated, reads as follows:
We revere France of the past because her sol
diers aided us ia founding our Nation. Aud we
love France Of to-day because she has united win
us IN the cause of free Government.
When the statue was unvaied the band
which Mr.. Cbautemps, President of the Munic-
ipal Council, extended thanks TO the Ameri-
can Colony on behalf of the city of Paris re-
calling the events Of ZIG, when America pro-
claimed her independence. and of 1889. when
Paris stormed the Bastile and inauguarated the
principle of free Government
To this, after n sentiment read in French,
the American Minister replied in English, in
the course OF his remarks saying: 1--WE gladly
take this French use Of our Fourth of July as
an augury of the duration of your young Re-
public"
"Alas, It is very unlucky for me-" said our
Minister, on resuming his seat that am un-
able TO express myself in French J"
Patience, that will come; it is coming al
ready" said the genial President Carnot.
The unvailing ceremonies ended, the band
struck up the "Marseilles," and the distin-
gnished officials withdrew, with heads uncov-
cred, followed by the shouts Of Vivc Carnotw
"Nive Ia Franeel "Vive rAmerique!
AMERICAN MINISTER'S RECEPTION.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid have taken a SUI
perbly- Furnished residence" Hotel" il is call
ed here-on Avenue Hoche, which was appro-
priately opened. for the first time, on the even
ing Of the Fourth OF July to all Americans in
Paris. They wisely dispensed with the card
system, aud gave q cordial United States wei
come 10 all who chose 10 come. A number OF
EfthEn lhiMEfie@ llNnAAIEu Win W
historic associations, including the Ia Fayettcs
and the Neys, were present by invitation.
Among Americans present were Senator John
Sherman. with ladies Of his party; Col Cody
lBnfIalo BILL who is n lion In Paris circles ;
Miss Eames, the Boston diva Of the Grand
Opera. who sang Home. Sweet Home" tn a
way that brought tears 10 many eyes; Hsrri-
son, Perugini. Rciuhart aud other artists Of
repute; the Misses Clements and Sanderson,
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chants Il New York aud Boston, accompanied
by their wives. in East Indian splendor Of
pearls and diamonds; tie American Commits
sion, headed by Gen. Franklin; and n vast
number Of Americans just over, az waseTinccd
by the women and girls who came ia hats and
bOnnets. This last breach Of social ctiquet Is
never made by those who are familiar with the
customs Of fashion, neither in Paris nor
America
The American Minister and Mrs Reid re-
ceived their hosts Of guests, over 1000 in all,
with transformations welcome, aud every one
felt at home" from the moment Of entrance.
Mrs. Reid. who is In halfmourning, wore q
lovely gown Of white and black sir, In shaded
stripes prOfnsely trimmed with black lace and
knots Of black ribbons. The corsage was half
low, and the sleeves came half way 10 the
elbow. Around her neck were three strands OF
pearls She IS a woman Of sense and pleasing
manners. and all-in-al the United States has
reason TO be proud Of IFS official representa-
tiyes at Paris.
KATE BRowYLEE SHERWOOD.