Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-23

riving shortly after o'clock meeting in
the red parior of the hotel. Colonel Har-
ries appearance in the room later in the
evening brought forth rounds Of applause
from all. Accompanying Major General
Nelson A. Miles, the colonel led the march
to the dining hall. which was decorated
with numerous American flags and palms
The tables were arranged in three sides of
q square and were fragrant with the scent
of roses and chrysanthemums. At each
plate vas a pretty boutoniere lying be-
meath the mems cards, which were covered
with duck and placed in an inverted V po-
siuon on the plates, forming a miniature
shelter tent, out of which prOtruded a tiny
American flag
The menu was most ingenious creation
for ''siX-inch shells on the bill of fare de-
veloped in reality into luscious bivalves on
the half shell, while Cuban dew was de-
HcIous turtle soup. Accompanying the
dew was an abundance Of Good humor'
in the shape of white wines. The entire bill
of fare was suggestive of the Cuban cam
paigR. "ConSorts with Emmett favorites
were f!sh steaks and potato croquettes. The
title Carney grande and early arrivals"
was soon found to dignity fillet Of beef and
mushrooms. a little Enthusiasm" brought
forth sherry. The remaining members of
the campaign dining card were Grabs a la
Cuban Water spouts, San Juan
punch: Cuban man eaters with bamboo
salad ''fiiiarity.' "Chins'' ''Sagasta
promises. Welsh rarebit rare" Iron
clads.' Tonic L. s. A." Smoke and
more smoke The Sagasta promises were
light, fratl CONNECTIONS. while ''Hardtacks'
played the ironclad role.
The Guests.
The dinner was thoroughly enjoyed. and
1t was late In the evening when Toastmas-
ter c. Fred Cook, first lieutenant and
adjutant, raped the assembly to order
To the right of the postmaster sat General
Miles, Capt. Lansing II. Beach, the Engf-
neer Commissioner; Ma jor Richard Sylves-
ter superintendent of police; Lieut. c. H
Mcneil of the 9TH United States Artillery
and Lieut.. II. LaF. Applewhite of the same
service. To the left at the guests table
sat Colonel Harries, District Commissioner
John Y. Wight Capt. G. X. McGunnigle of
the 18th United States Infantry and Mr.. D.
1. Murphy. Alternating with the CUES Is
We're the higher officers of the regiment in
Guiding Majors NJ. Emmett Urell, Richard
\. o Brien and Charles Hine and Surgeon
Pyle. The remainder of the officers were
seated either side of the tables
Lieutenant Cook presided in excellent
style. wittily and entertainingly introduce
ing the speakers of the evening. He de-
clared that as the dinner was informal 1t
was not thought necessary to prepare any
set tOasts. The Officers CALI of the regi-
ment had sounded for the last time he said
and all had assembled to testify by their
presence their high regard and esteem for
Colonel Harres
Capt. w. T. II. King. chairman of the
committee on lnNlldllOnS, was called
and read letters of regret from District
Commissioner Ross and Mr.. Crosby S.
Noyes, both of whom were detained by ILL
ness, and from Mr.. Scott c. Bone, who was
detained by circumstances over which he
had no control In all of the letters the
writer's expressed their heartfelt regrets at
not being able to attend the testimonial to
Colonel Harries. They complimented that
officer highly as a soldier, business man.
newspaper man and citizen.
Commissioner Wfght's Compliment,
Lieutenant Cook then called upon Mr..
Wight to speak on behalf of the people of
the District.
1T gives me great pleasure to be present
on this delightful OCCASION said Mr.
Wight and to testify by my presence and
by word my high estimation of your col
onel. 1t has been pleasure to know him
and a pleasure and inspiration to be asso-
cldted with him during many years. He is
always so cheerful under difficulties so
confident and inspiring, that | am sure YOU
all must appreciate his service with YOU in
this country and in Cuba. L feel. all the
Commissioners feel, and the whole city
feels. deep affection and love for Colonel
Hairless" The Commissioner smoke of the
anxious nights and days spent by the peo-
pie of the District during the absence of
the regiment. and their joy at welcoming
so many safely home.
Voice of the Officers.
Capt. Frank L. Graham spoke next. be-
ing called upon by the POSTMASTER to e1
press the feeling of the officers of the reg.-
ment toward their colonel.
The officers of the LIST Regiment have
given me an embarrassing but pleasing
task of stating something of the feeling We
have toward our colonel. l say it is en-
barrassing because 1 am not an eloquent
speaker and because l can flatter no one
but woman. But there is no flattery need
cd in speaking of our colonel The plain
truth Is ali that is necessary. And l am