Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
THE EMPER0R'S
REV. DIR. PAUL l.. MENZEL Is THUS
HONORED IN GERMANY.
HIS LETTERS TO HIS CHILDREN.
In Them lie Tells OF His Interesting
Experiences AbrOnd-Trip Through
the Holy Land-WiIl BE Home in
February.
February.

Rev. Or. Paul l.. Mcneil, the beloved
pastor of st. Johns German Evangelical
church, who represented the American
synod at the dedication Of the First Lu-
theran church In Jerusalem, will sail from
Bremen for this country on the steamer
Traye on the 9th of next month. The
boat is due to arrive in New York Oh the
"a Of February, and Dr. Mcneil writes
that he is looking forward TO preaching
to his congregation on February the 9Th.
Since leaving Richmond Or. Mcneil has
had many remarkable experiences, and
has been singularly honOred on more than
one occasion by Emperor William, Of
Germany. He is spending the Christmas
season at the home OF his mother, in
Niesky, Silesia. He has been lat home
for three weeks, and writes charmingly
to his children Of the happy reunion with
his mother who is now approaching a
years Of age. She has lost none OF her
mental or physical vlgor, Dr. Mcneil says,
and spends her time translaung books
written in Latin, Greek, Norwegian
French, and other languages.
After the New Year Or. Mcneil VIII
visit his wife's mother at Sonderborg, in
Denmark, and after spending some time
az Zeyst, in Holland, will return to Ber-
lin on business connected with the synod.
IN THE HOLY LAND.
DR.. Menzeps journey TO the Holy Land
was taken in company with most us
tinguished party, composed of dukes,
counts. barons. prime ministers, and
other titled persons. The description OF
his tourney through the Mediterranean
Sea. contained In his letters 10 his family
is very graphic and beautiful.
After tho dedication of the church AT
Jerusalem he says, he was introduced 10
Enperor william, and was allowed 10
make d short address, in the course OF
which he extended the greetings OF the
SYNOD and of the Richmond people. Nheh
he had concluded, he says ne was expect
ed TO stand back 70 make way for others,
but the Emperor took step forward eA-
tending his hand. and in a very happy
little speech sent his greetings. The En-
press also received him with "a most be-
witching and charming smile.
Later the Emperor called DIR. Mcneil !
and presented him with a /
bronze medal, engraved with the words /
I'm Remembrance Of This hour Al I
that time" says DR.. Mcneil to his chill 1
dren. my mind flew back 10 you, ana /
wished for nothing so much but that you .
might have been there"
THE EN1PRESS'S GUEST.
DR.. Mcneil says he then stepped back
and a few minutes afterwards the EN-
press sent court marshal to him ana IN
yited him TO spend the evening with the /
Roval marty in the grounds of the palace
over the elabOrateness and care or the
Doctors preparations as he himself de-
scribes them, veil may well be Drawn.
Of his visit, he says: The gardens looked
ike fairyiand. There were many people
present I'm smartest uniforms ana superb
dresses. He was hardly well WITHIN the
before the Emperor sent for him
md oonyersed with him 'in a most
,harming way" The Kaiser came for
ward with extended hands. and greeted
,im most cordially. He wore white
inform. and a tiny hat cooked on his
,ead. he smoked a cigarette, "but 1t was
| very good one," adds DIX. Mcneil. I'VE
,at down" no continues. with Baron
and another nobleman, and
llscourssd most pleasantly on the lie In
oalestins. Jerusalem, and Africa" The
Emperor was greatly Interested In Ameri-
"a and asked many questions. He has
Llways something fresh and bright 10 say,
nd frequently introduces new ideas that
re positively brilliant.
HONORED THROUGHOUT.
Dr. Mcneil says that throughout the
ceremonies ne was invariably honored
With most prominent places; at the pre-
entation OF the keys of the church, Tor
Instance, he was not more than three
aces away from the Emperor. These
ceremonies be says, were gorgeous TO
egree. The Emperor himself wore
White velvet suit and the Empress light
ray, while all the other ladies wore