New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-02
GLEN RIDGE HONORS SAMPSON.
fhL ADMIRAL. WITH HIS WIFE. GREETED
BY HIS FELLOW-cITIZENs-A BANQUET
HELD AFTER THE RECEPTION

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Glen Ridge. n. j.. Sept (speciaD-The peonle o,
this pretty little borough turned out in largo nun
oers tonight TO do honor to Rear Admiral W T
sampson by a reception at the Glen Ridge Club
house and banquet al the Glen Ridge Hall II
was entirely local affair. and was in every way
successful.
The clubhouse. where the reception was held was
oeauufully decorated with flags ported palms and
other plants. The Admiral and his wife received
the guests In The reading room. which in addi-
tion To fags and palms. decorat ted with roses
Inc guests entered the clubhouse from the south
piazza. and were introduced 10 the Admiral and
MS Vile by Mayor Robert s. Rudd and other mem
oers OF the Reception Committee From $50 n
10 O'Clock steady stream passed through the re-
ception-room
After shaking hands with the honored guests the
visitors passed out of the main door 70 the street.
some 10 wend their way nome while others re-
manned In the pretty little grove on the club
house grounds. where orchestra rendered music.
Inc grove was lighted with japanese lanterns. and
the exterior OF the clubhouse was similarly deco
rated
large crowd gathered in front Of the clubhouse
long before the Admiral arrived. As the Admiral
ana Mrs. Sampson alighted from the carriage. in
company with b r. Jacobs and Recorder William
smith, members OF the Committee OF Arrange
ments. the crowd cheered
AS they entered the clubhouse they were met nv
the members of the Reception Committee. and We're
escorted to the place assigned them, Admiral
sampson appeared In full uniform, md ne en-
tered the recepton-room the orchestra struck M
The Star Spanged Banner" As the Admiral and
his wife approached Mayor Rudd the first to
greet them, and he presented TO Mrs Sampson a
bouquet of roses. Shortly before o'clock cap
tain Chadwick. Of the cruiser New-York, arrived in
company with r. q. Thomas, Of Glen Ridge. The
Captain was also in full uniform.
the Admiral, with his wife and the Misses Mamie
Tod ~
A Ag those present Were Mr. and Mrs Robert
smtS ' D ana AMI Mrs Se M9 b me ing M
Mrs George W. Pancoast. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bo-
BeA M ara M and F I Md K B B@a Mrs M
and Mrs. r X Benton, Mr. and Mrs. z F. Wright.
Thom ana MIS- M ana Mrs oWnfd NJ Thomas Mrs
Georse Smith Mr. l. r Bliss. Mr. u. ana MIS- nS
sn f3Fsf rs ffl'o"d HARRIS P 'S Mr M an Mrs
licg Mr. and Mrs. George "a brskic. !. G. Zshriski"
som sons ard MRS F' Parsons Mr and Mrs j. Liver
R2s ar A anf MrF United saes cava
SAWYER and Miss Sawyer and Miss r. b Draper all
The banquet at Glen Ridge Hall was an elaborate
arai-. about one hundred and MY taking part
After az had been seated Mayer R nd sl m2d ,na
in the Navy they recognize no distinction o, 10
did no, weicon,@ him here as Admiral Sampson OF
the Navy. but simply as ADMIRAL Of Glen RidEe.
The Star Spanged Banner and the Admiral was
the first 10 rise. . ,
Admiral sampson MAJ" Il j." ~ ''
10 the Mayor in which he said that Mayor Rudd
voiced his sentiments in every way. i am happy
10 be back in Glen Ridge" he said. and YET. while
knowing very few. | feel tonight that know You
All The Admiral then thanked the people !oT
their Kindness to him and his family .
Al the table Of honor IN the acoye Of the hall.
with The Admiral and Mrs. Sampson. were tho
Misses sampson. Lieutenant and Mrs smith,
Mavor Rudd Lieutenant and Mrs. Jones MT ana
Mrs j r. Anderson. Lieutenant 4. &. Anderson
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Livermore and Mr. and Mrs. j
W. Reddall. Co.,,
The reception committee consisted 81 Mayor
Rudd J. W Reddall J. d Gallagher and the keV.
F. j. Goodwin.