The evening times., 1898-08-22
PRESENTS TO, o,rHEec1BvHnAs.
Tokens of Respect Sent by q Citizen
Of baltimore.


of-Daltinaose.
Baltimore, Aug 22.-Dr. William H
Grim. of 4l3 West Fayette Street. for
many years surgeon OF the Fifth Regi-
ment. with rank Of major. but who was
among the officers retired before the regi.
ment went South, has presented to Admi-
raj Cervera. who commanded the Spanish
feet destroyed on July 8 last. OFF Santa.
go. by the fleet Of the United States un-
der Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Sohley
a beautiful oil painting byothe late An.
derson. J. H. Way.
He also made the Admirars son. Ange.
10. present of Royal Worcester souv-
enir cup and saucer.
The painting. which was executed in
1858 depicts two oysters on the half she'll
with slice OF lemon near one of the
shells. 1t is a dainty piece Of work. anc
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. DR.. Grim priced
the painting and considered 1t one of tha
best in his large collection. When sen!
to the admiral the painting was encasec
in a handsome gilt frame. On the cuI
sent the admirars son was reproduced in
oil the Battle monument, which stands
on Calvert Street. near Fayette Street.
and on the saucer gent him was painted
the coat of arms of Maryland.
DR.. Grim said be decided upon the
painting of two oysters and slice of
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 a
nf N 40 will a l.
ways.
DR.. Grim intends also to send to Capt.
Eulate. of the Spanish cruiser vizcaya. a
present of a cup and saucer from the old
set belonging to the Fifth Regiment. OF
which only three remain. The cup and
saucer is Of blue and white china. and is
ornamented with the coat-of-arms of the
regiment.
With the gifts. DR.. Grim sent a letter
addressed to Admiral Cervera. in which
he told the distinguished Spaniard that
the gifts which he sent him and his son
were tokens of respect from himself and
Mrs. Grim. He then discussed the paint
ing which ne christened the Pride of
the Chesapeake" and then explained to
him the meaning of the painting on the
cup and saucer sent his son.
The letter was handed Admiral Ger
vera by Mr.. Clark. Both the admiral and
his son sent answers to the letter. DR..
Grim received the replies Saturday af-
ternoon The admirars reply, translated.
is as follows:
Annapolis, August ls
Major W. II. Grim Retired):
Nv Dear Sir-In the Baltimore station gentle
man delivered the beautiful picture which you
sent me- and also your letter. give you my
most expressive thanks for this attention and
while I live will keep this remembrance As p; 90
of the great consideration that l have received
from the American people, to whom ! am yer!
grateful and will never forget take this oppor
uunity to offer myself personally to YOU
Your servant, who kisses your hand.
PASCUAL CERVERA-
Equally grateful and appreciative was
the answer of Admiral Cerveras son
which follows:
l received with pleasure the precious cup and
saucer which you dedicated to me and which
appreciate with all my heart. ! do not wish tt
miss this opportunity to manifest TO you the
gratitude l have for the many attentions whicf
INV father receives You will understand how
much appre ciate them, and that they are ths
greatest consolation have in our misfortune
Your servant, who kisses your hand
ANGELO CERSERA.