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The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: ball given by the town of Portsmouth for the officers of the French fleet, 1865. 'The French Minister and officers of the French squadron were entertained on the Thursday with a déjeuner, promenade concert, and ball, given by the town of Portsmouth, the Duke of Somerset being also present...[The ball] took place in the grand pavilion erected for the entertainments on Governor's Green'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865. The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:...ball [for] the officers of the French fleet, 1865. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)