The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-08-23
PRESENTS TO THE cERvERAs.
Tokens of RssS Sect Sent by a citizen
OffBuItfmore.


Baltimore, An4 .22.-Dr. William H.
Grim, of Alb W4ts Fayette Street. for
many years surgeon of the Fifth Regi-
ment. with Ianf4of major, but who was
among the offceF retired before the regi-
ment went South, has presented to Admi-
raj Cervera, who commanded the Spanish
fleet destroyed on July last, off Santia-
go, by the fleet of the United States un-
der Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley.
beautiful oil painting by the late An
derson ]. II. Way.
He also made the Admirars son. Ange-
TO- present of a Royal Worcester souv-
enir cup and saucer.
The painting, which was executed in
1868 depicts two oysters on the half shell.
with slice of lemon near one of the
shells. 1t is a dainty piece of work. and
was painted by the artist for Mr.. Nc
Laughlin, at one time proprietor Of the
once-famous Barnum's Hotel, from whom
DR.. Grim obtained 1t. DIR. Grim priced
the painting and considered il one of the
best in his large collection. When sent
to the admiral the painting was encased
In a handsome gilt frame On the cur
sent the admiral's son was reproduced in
oil the Battle monument. which stands
on Calvert Street. near Fayette Street
and on the saucer sent him was painted
| the coat of arms of Maryland.
| DIR. Grim said ne decided upon the
| painting of two oysters and slice o!
lemon. especially appropriate because OF
the admiral having been captive on the
! Chesapeake. whi:h produces the delicious
| 'bivalve. Besides, said the doctor. 1t is O
work of art, and as such will live al
ways.
DIR. Grim intends also to send to Capt
! Eulate. of the Spanish cruiser VlZcaya.
present of cup and saucer from the ole
| set belonging to the Fifth Regiment. o.
which only three remain. The cup anC
saucer is of blue and white china, and /:
| ornamented with the coat-of-arms of tbs
regiment.
With the gifts. Dr. Grim sent lette
addressed to Admiral Cervera. in which
he told the distinguished Spaniard tina
the gifts which he sent him and his sol
were tokens of respect from himself ans
Mrs Grim. He then discussed the paint
| ing. which he christened the Pride o
the Chesapeake" and then explained 4
him the meaning of the painting on Tn
| cup and saucer sent his son.
The letter was handed Admiral Ger
vera by Mr. Clark. Both the admiral ant
his son sent answers TO the letter DI
Grim received the replies Saturday al
ternoon. The admiral's reply, translated
is as follows
Annapolis, August l3.
Major W Fl. Grim (Retired):
Ny Dear SiI-In the Baltimore staten gentii
man delivered the beautiful picture which yo
sent me- and also your letter. | give you IN
most expressive thanks for this attention an
while / live will keep this remembrance a P-o
OF the great donzifefz Con that have receive
from the American people. 10 whom am yer
grateful and will never forget. take this oppo
tunity to offer myself personally to YOU
Your servant, who kisses your hand.
PASCUAL CERYERA.
Equally grateful and appreciatiye wa
the answer of Admiral Cervera's sol
which follows:
received with pleasure the precious cup an
! saucer which you dedicated to me and which
( appreciate with all Iny heart. | do not wish
miss this Opportunity to manifest TO you q
gratitude haze for the many attentions whi'
my father receives. You will understand h2
much | appreciate them. and that they are Il
greatest consolation have in our misfortune
| Your servant. WHO kisses your hand,
! ANGELO Gerry ERA