Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02
A NOTABLE GATHERING.

My first introduction was to the Duke
Of Connaught, the third son of Queen Vic
toria He Immediately entered into con-
versation in the most natural and easy
manner, without the slightest assumption
or reserve, such as we often attribute 10
royalty, without reason, for, as general
rule, people of the highest rank are the
most free from arrogance Of manner ond
from that air Of condescension, more Of
fensive than arrogance, so often exhibited
by the vulgar and newly rich.
MY next introduction was to a man
had long wished 10 see-General Woise-
ley-so well-known in our own country,
and holding in such special admiration
many Of our chieftains during the days
Of the Confederacy. He spoke or Gene
rails Lee and Jackson in terms OF the
highest regard. aud desired me to give to
Mrs. Jackson message which VIII De
happy TO convey TO her.
Among others to whom had the honor
Of an introduction were Generals Sir
Redvers Butler, Northumberland sir
Evelyn Wood. and Colonel Havelock Al
Ian. son of General Havelock, the brave
and pious officer with whose heroic life
and peaceful death we are made so well
acquainted by his widely read biography.
His son told me that the dying speech
attributed to him was literally true, and
made while he was holding him in his
arms: For forty years have tried so TO
live as TO meet this hour without fear.
At an entertainment few days before
/ had the privilege OF making the ac-
quaintance of the Right Hon. Sir Rlch-
ard Webster, Attorney General Of Eng
land, who, believe, contemplates making
a visit to the United States before long,
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the historian, who told me. If l rernem-
Der Alright, that he was the guest of Colo
mel Archer Anderson when he was IN
Richmond, and that he had an interview
while there with Mr.. Philip A. Bruce
secretary of the Virginia Historical So
ciety.
You have probably not forgotten the
way I'm which some of our American
visitors to the Old World have boosted
OF their familiar association with distin-
guished people OF rank, and OF the great
attention shown them while enjoying
their hospitality. ! do not intend to be
numbered with this class Of Wanting
tourists. So far from pluming myself on
the introductions / had 20 those whose
names l have mentioned, I wish TO say
that my interviews with them were only
on public occasions, and that the
courtesy shown me was due entirely 10
the fact that / was the guest OF Mr..
Bayard 1 did not havs 1.-THE slightest
cain to their attention.
Among the readers OF the Central
Presbyterian, I take 1t for granted that
there are none 80 silly as 10 suppose that
I could feel any personal pride in what
was intended solely as a compliment 10
Mr.. Bayard: at the same time I know
that my sensible friends among your
readers will be interested in what 1 have
told them. and will appreciate, as | do,
the privilege / had in meeting with so
many Of the men who now NIL so large a
SPACE in the public eye and in seeing at
a pageant E1e that of Aldershot shuch q
group OF eminent commanders in the
British army.
IN DERBYSHIRE
Last Friday l came from London TO
this beautiful county of Derbyshire 20
make a visit TO Eastwood Grange, the
residence of Mr.. William Chesterman. 1t
is my third visit to Derbyshire and TO the
amiable family with whom l am now
staying. Eastwood Grange Is on an emil
nence which commands a widely ex-
tended and lovely view of one OF the
fairest landscapes in England, and ii
would not be easy TO exaggerate the con-
slderate kindness of my host and hostess
and the pleasuielI have in the society
OF their charming sons and daughters.
Before the close of the present week
I expect TO return 10 London TO enjoy
more of the inexhaustible resources OF
entertainment and information which
that great metropolis affords before going
"a ireland 10 see some good friends who