New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-26
JUBILEE FESTIVITIES.
TO-DAY'S GREAT NAVAL SPECTACLE
AT PORTSMOUTH

ORDINATIONS AND DENIES ot HE MEDlAisN -Hh
rERIoD-couRTEsIEs TO THE OFFICERS
OF THE BRooKLYN-BANoUET IN
THE TOWN HALL.
Portsmouth. June 25.-Everything is in readi-
ness for to-morows great naval spectacle.
Portsmouth. Southsea and their environs are
quite repeating London's Jubilee fever. Decora-
tons are universal profuse and distinctly naval.
notably at the gateway OF the gun wharf where
brass cannon are mounted in two turrets and
in charge Of pikemen in full armor. Matchlocks
protrude from the portfolios On the outside
buttresses are the figures of pikemen. while over
the gateway is a knight in the full armor Of the
Queen Anne period
In addition TO these arc all sorts of Jubilee
devices. formed of Brown Bess pistols. sword
blades. matchlocks, cuirasscs and dirks. Armed
knights in the panoply of the sixteenth and sew
enteenth centuries guard the gateway.
The Town Hall is richly decorated, among the
decorations being group of American flags with
the name Brooklyn" IN the centre.
The festivities began this afternoon with a
garden party given by Sir NOVEL; Salmon. who
will be in supreme command Of the review to-
morrow. on the beautiful lawns Of the Admiralty
House. Tonight banquet was given at the
Town Hail.. at which the officers Of the Brook
lyn were present. The latter were present also
at the garden party. A number OF private en-
tertainments are to be given, to which The Of
fcers Of the Brooklyn are invited. On Monday
next all the foreign officers will visit the dock
yard and be entertained at lunch .on by the Ad-
miralty, with garden party to follow on Whale
Island. Tuesday will be devoted to sports. with
q dinner at the Town Hall for the scameu. and
Wednesday evening ball Will be given at
the same place for the officers
The banquet at the Town Hall this evening
was a scene Of unprecedented brilliancy. 1t
was preceded by a reception. naval guard Of
honor lining the main approaches and present
ing arms as the guests arrived. All the latter
wore uniforms and decorations. Covers were
laid for 800 Prince Henry Of Prussia sat next
10 the Right Hon. George j. Goschen, First
Lord Of the Admiralty. who presided. The hall
was splendidly decorated, the main feature on
the decorations being a bust of me Queen
rounded by huge wreath made 10 represent the
rose. the thistle and the shamrock, and formed
Of sidearms. 1t was surmounted by a royal
crown, studded with incand ascent lamps, TO
represent jewels
Around the hall were shields bearing the
names of the foreign warships that will be pres
ent at to-mOrrow's review.
Mr.. Goschen proposed the usual loyal toast
TO the Queen. which was received with great
enthusiasm. and then the health OF the Foreign
naval visitors. In the course OF a brief speech
he gave them a hearty welcome and dwelt upon
the comradeship of naval men the world over,
arising OF the many things they nave in
common-cOmmOn dangers. common hardships,
common experiences, common courage and com
mon endurance. They had, he said, advan-
tage over their military brethren in a more
frequent intercourse which enabled them TO
learn the value Of each others qualities and
friendship.
Admiral Won Spawn Of the Austrian Navy,
proposed the toast TO the British Navy. and Mr..
Goschen responded