New-York tribune., 1896-12-06
DIR. WATSON AT THE LOTOS.
GUEST OF HONOR AT A JOLLY DINNER
HIS COMMENTS on THE VITALITY AND COURTESY
OF AMERICANS


OF AMERICANS
Among the many kindly receptions and greetings |
that have been given 10 the Rev DR.. John Watson )
Dan Macaren) during his sojourn in this coun-
try mono have exceeded in warmth that Of the
members Of the Iotos Club Dr. Watson was en- !
tertained at dinner last night by the club, and
among the large number of people who in
vited TO meet him were some OF the best-known
men In letters art and the professions In New
York With the usual prodgality in decorative ef
feet the executive OF the club transformed the
banqueting chamber last night into perfect bower
of foliage and bloom.
Frank r. Lawrence the president OF the club. oc
cupi I'D the central at the head table. and
grouped around him, in addition to the guest OF
the evening. were Chauncey VI. Depew, Andrew
Carnegie. the Rev Robert Collyer Chester s. Lord
Major Pond. J. Kennedy Tod. Samuel 4. Eliot
Laurence Hutton. -. A. Monro William Winter,
John Sloane. John kendrick Bangs and Frank II.
Dodd Among others present were William H.
White. W. T. Evans. II. G. Du VAL Julian Rix H.
w. Cannon. c. ]. Pardee H. II. Rogers Frederic
Remington. Ex-Governor Roswell j. Flower. f. C.
James. DR.. l.. l.. Seaman. q. A. IIearn. Robert f.
Bonner W. W. Walker. John Ederkin. Alfred
Wray. +. A. Burnham. c. H. Wooster William H.
Hume. T. NJ. Sllcock T. Il. Phelps. Chandos Full
ton. f. Seaman. r. c. Welt, W. s. Johnson. g. H.
Bogert. u. b. Sckles A. L. Northrop. T. II. Wood
General Thomas and Martin Zimmerman.
Mr. Lawrence after pointing out the happy cir
cumstance that by the gathering OF the evening
they had connected the boundaries OF Scotland
and Bohemia. added "A man who adds anything
worthy the great store Of English literature is
n bcnefactor to all. our guest OF tonight Is
one OF the few men who have added something
worthy to that great and stately stream. We ap-
plaud and admire him for what he has done. ana
we feel that his achievements give us claim on
him. shall look forward to even greater Work
from his fertile pen in the future. We admire
ofD m N-uf
simple pure and true. lie has drawn plain pct-
ures OF the sons and daughters OF one OF the
picturesque lands Of the world. 20 human. with
so much kindlincss and sympathy. that no man |
can be brought in contact with them and not be
tho better for It." Applause)
RESPONSE OF THE GUEST.
Mr.. Lawrence then Introduce Or. Watson. who
was greeted with rapturous applause. AT
tho outset DR.. Watson heartily thanked his hosts
for the generous words OF praise that had been |
directed toward his efforts. and also spoke In |
genuine gratitude for the kindly and cordial vel
come that the people OF this country had extended
IN him DR. Watson. amid much laughter. pro |
cceded subsequently. TO give some OF his Impres-
sons OF the election. and especially OF electoh |
night when he was awakened every few minutes |
hY h,s cr,oS of Whats the matter with Mckinley?
and luled asleep again with IN" refrain: hes al
Further he said: "rcrhaps the undcniablG ,n VI.
vacity Of your people which puts us poor 1nnst nns
cxcellentN shown in that clcctlon mo and ,,o,
ts The courtesy OF your people Without any ques-
ton and say II seriously. your people are tns
Courtesy may be- tried by various standards. ana
possibly the highest form OF courtesy Is respect 10
women and have never seen anywhere, not even
nlv,H n ,h.ir manner stch genuine practical. un-
weaker sex a. hav' sen In America. --.,,,.,.
r.ss A1d during my four-and. owing to the
arduous eNortions OF my friend. Major Pond
travelled far and wide have seen a great deal
Of your pc9P ,o a"S "," an imnrrSn, m clirhfu
woman. doubt; but indifferent ~ TO hrr per
woman I have met no woman OF man In the cars
with whom | would not %" Wiling 10 snare 'hs
that to w. who come from Europe. means great
i am a.so struck 10y another form Of courtesy
which has greatly Impressed M. and That J.. mat
noin, and haf your anxious desire IL place every
ihlng upon mos; drn.f"d platform. During my
travels ! have not yet been introduced 10 any man
who mas foush, in your war Who has not ncld ine
rank of commanding onirer or 90 any lawyers VINO
have obtained The position OF lndgc ani As i2r my
own profession. when affords a, nome onIy a Gl''Vt
America. Gaughter) This fecosniz. y N" t'sut !
Of your great courtesy ana he wish that i. should
11Idcness and uncouihnes- OF The Englishman were
never brought home win greater ene'i than "h,n
az t6. MT .Iifi' he sad. with lofty scorn. ltie-
yator. you mean. ana then know ~nef, ! w. Ihhi
is a narabl. which saves explanation, Whdt "" ch
mn in England j. elevator here ana "Iempihes IN.
~ - ,ory nafn.s Fcr what could be inter
esting than be- IN a street car and hear a MAJ, man
enter VINO would Doe IN England quite an ordinary
nerson ana be called Jack. be told 10 look spry,
il Iel,ogabaitls" Anything would De possible -.
X ,,lon Whose children are called hellosdpilus.
In conclusion. Or. Watson referred TO thc h.-
c,sinp ~ tho American and English governments
S",,. .xisilug differences 10y arbitration. ana
added .that while those questions were settled py
IN. agr..u.uf of eminent statesmen, YET .shorty
,hc coming and going Of individuals. treated kihdy
aud bosniiablv on this side. and trust also III
,h' ,,, fashIou on side. VIII weave together
rsrv hands that Will unit" men OF letters ana men
Of commerce OF the two great nations win siIKen
fl.N.
co.nS No ,,arncple the Rev Robert Colyer.
Chaunccy ". D.pew ana oth"r members anu s"es'S