GENERAL GRANT IN ENGLAND.

Inangahua Times, Volume IV, Issue 49, 1 August 1877, Page 2

GENERAL GRANT IN ENGLAND.

London, June 3rd. — General Grant was entertained last night at a grand banquet at the Apsley House, given in his honor by the Duke of Wellington. It was a splendid and hearty reception. The banquet was served in the famous Water 100 chamber where the old «■ Iron Duke" loved to meet the war Generals of 1815 on lhe 18th of June every year* and celebrate the anniversary of the great battle which for ever closed the fortunes of Napoleon Bonaparte. General Grant was given precedence in the honors of the evening, escorting the Duchess of Wellington to supper, and afterwards escorting her to the reception, at which were present the Duke and Duobess of Cleveland, the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, and many others. The Prince of Wales gave a private- audience to the ex- President to-day at the , Marlborougb House, in roducing him. to : his household in the most friendly manner, sitting with him quite a long time in an ordinary and pleasant conversation. The Queen bas given, orders to the Lord 1 Chamberlain to waive the usual presentation ceremonies out of regard to the nations guest, and extend General and Mrs Grant invitations to all the Court entertainments. This is almost unprecedented, and shows the- great esteem in which he is held in. England.