In 1859 he visited California by the overland route, and had numerous public receptions.
What receptions we had in Poland!
The lord provost and magistrates offer to him the keys of the city, and levees, receptions and state dinners revive in some degree the ancient glories of Holyrood.
On the east side of Abdin Square is Abdin palace, an unpretentious building used for official receptions.
The public portion of the buildings comprise an ornamental and lofty pavilion with entrances on each side, and a high-domed octagonal room in the centre, beautifully fitted and appointed, where public receptions take place.
