New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-02
GLEN RIDGE HONORS SAMPSON.
TIL ADMIRAL. WITH HIS WIFE. GREETED
BY HIS FELLOW-cITIZENs-A BANQUET
HELD AFTER THE RECEPTION

Glen Ridge. ~ j.. Sept. (SpeciaD. The people Of
this pretty little borough turned out In large
oers tonight to do honor to Rear-Admiral W. T.
sampson by reception at the Glen Ridge Club
mouse and banquet AZ the Glen Ridge Hall. II
was entirely local affair. and in every way
successful.
Inc clubhouse. where the reception held was
beautifully decorated with flags potted palms and
other plants. The Admiral and his wife received
the guests In the reading room which in addi-
ton to flags and palms. decorated with roses.
The guests entered the clubhouse from the south
piazza. and were introduced 10 the Admiral and
MS wife by Mayor Robert s. Rudd and other men,
oers Of the Reception Committee From $40 70
10 O'Clock a steady stream passed through the re-
ception-room
After shaking hands with the honored guests the
visitors passed out OF the main door 10 the
some 20 wend their way nome. while others re-
manned In the pretty little grove on the club
house grounds. where orchestra rendered music.
The grove was lighted with japanese lanterns. and
the exterior Of the clubhouse was similarly deco
rated.
A large crowd ga hered in front of the clubhouse
long before the Admiral arrived. As the Admiral
and Mrs. Sampson alighed 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 ny
the members of the Reception Committee. and were
escorted TO the place assigned them, Admiral
Sampson appeared In full uniform, and as ne on
tered the reception-room the orchestra struck m
The Star Spangled Banner" AS the Admiral and
his wife approa ched Mayor Rudd the rrst 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 II. q. Thomas. Of Glen Ridge. me
Captain was also in full uniform.
Lieutenant Smith, Of the Indiana. son-in,l Jaw OF
and Olive Sampson. also arrived soon after me
| reception attended by hundreds OF people
Beach Mr.. and Mrs 4. 5 Niven. Mr. and Mr. ".
Z. Smith. Or. and Mrs Nelson Chitterlng; Mr ana
gart. Mr. ard Mrs. Frank Ward. Mr. and Mrs -, r.
Benson Mr. and Mr, Henry r r. BGnS2 Wrg Mr
Mr. and Mrs A. r.. brewer Mr.. and Mrs. r. g
Thomas. MI and Mrs HowqId ~. n, ThomSS' MIS- MIS-
George George Roubaua. Dr. and Mrs j F Wilson. pr
ana Mrs. H. {. Harris Mr.. and Mrs s. Chitier-
ana g iI PorffE Ter RidSf J9hn Il FsT.
sons ard Mrs Parsons Nj ana Anac Mr H.
| Alvord G. Anderson United States Cavalry. u. VI
SAWYER and Miss Sawyer and Miss X B. Draper al
The banquet at Glen Ridge Hall was an elaborate
afa about one hund1ed ana av nN Ru dSp mad"
| short address OF welcome. In when ne sald thd'
na the Sayy cas south or they
dd no. welcome him here as Admiral San ,'S Oh
'' Afier me Mayors remarks the orchestra played
The Star spanged Banner" and the Admiral was
Admiral Sampson made few remarks .i IN p pHnI&
| TO the Mayor. in which he said that MAYOR nun1
! voiced his sentiments In every way. Il am happy
| 10 be back in Glen Ridge" he said. and yei "niI'
! Knowing very few | feel tonight that know YOU
| ali" The Admiral then thanked the people 'o'
! their Kindness to him and his family. -, -,
/ Ar the table OF honor in the alcove or the nhIl
with The Admiral and Mrs. Sampson were M
/ Misses Sampson. Lieutenant and Mrs Sinltn
| Vavor Rudd Lieutenant and Mrs. Jones MT ano
! Mrs j r Anderson. Lieutenant \, 6. ANDERSON
! Mi and Mrs J. r. Lvermore and MI. ana Mrs !
! The reception committee consisted 9f Ma f
/ Rudd J. W Reddall. J. d. Gallagher ana 'he NOV
/ F j. Goodwin.