New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-18
WELCOME TO MRS. HENRY.
1hEETED BY FELLOW MEMBERS OF
THE TRIBUNE SUNSHINE SOCIETY.
BACK FROM PORTO RICO WITH GENERAL HENRY
ON THE TRANSPORT MPHERsoN-

BACK FROM PORTO RICO WITH GENERAL HENRY
ON THE TRANSPORT MCPHERSON
OTHER GREETINGS.
Among the arrivals from San Juan Porto Rico
on the transport Mcpherson yesterday were Mrs
Henry wife OF General Guy " Henry Mrs p
Traub. Mrs. Charles Mason and Mrs Benton, Gen.
eral Henry's daughter. all Of them Tribune Sum
shine Society members. All were looking remark
ably well In spite of the long voyage. which had
not been unpleasant one though saddened by
the sympathy they felt for Captain and Mrs.
Ward of the Panther U. S. NJ who return
irg with the body of their little daughter Con-
stance The child died ten days before the party
left San Juan.
Mrs. Henry. in dark cloth travelling gown and
toque. trimmed with purple. looked happy
friends greeted her. almost smothering her with
flowers
Mrs. j. Holland. the president of the Porto Rico
branch Of the T. s s., present to welcome the
women In the name OF the President-General and
the society at large.
Mrs. Henry returned thanks for the greeting. and
spoke apprecatvely Of the good work done by The
Tribune Sunshine members In San Juan. Mrs
Traub stated that friend away out West. whom
the news OF Porto Rican needs had reached through
the Sunshine column. had sent SIS to help the work.
THE work is still going on" said Mrs Henry.
land is fully established Mrs. Colonel Hon.
Mrs. Brchemin. Mrs Buchanan. Mrs. PHIL
ers are still earnestly interested.
Yes. glad to return to the States" said
Mrs. Henry. Ito many friends, but still
leave San Juan with deep regret-I had become so
much interested In and attached to the people
there. The gratitude they expressed and the ova-
ton they almost too much for us.
hardly had the strength bear 1t when some Of
them cried and wrung their hands. l tried TO as
them would still be their friends and. AL
though not with them. would not forget them
On last Sunday there visited both the
prisons. The prisoners expressed their gratitude
by bringing palms some Of which simply insisted
having taken board the transport. The
General has worked nard 1t has told on him
severely, and knew II he tried to stay all summer
he would surely break down" Mrs Henry &C
cepted an invitation to be present at the T. S. S.
reception at the Savoy on the 23d
I'VE have so enjoyed being members Of the Sun
shine Society,"" said Mrs. Traub. who was wearing
her badge. IL think II wonderful work. and so
much regret being able TO avail myself Of the
privilege of being present the reception on Tues
day as we leave for Albany Immediately. l en-
joyed every hour of my stay In San Juan"
Major Traub is one of General Henry's staff. and
was made major by brevet for galantry during the
late war: o,,,..s % .ord
Boston Immediately. Major Mason having been
granted leave OF absence on ACCOUNT Of III. health
General Henry complimented The Tribune on me
Sunshine Society work, which had been OF great
help 10 him in Porto Rico
When the Mcpherson reached Quarantine. among
other craft that met here transport tug
which bore several officers Of the Colonial AID so
cietv who went to welcome Mrs Henry on ner re-
turn to New-York These officers were Mrs. jan
vier lie Due Mrs. Horace See and MISS Anna Anna
Rhodes the treasurer the secretary and the chair
man respectively Mrs. Henry has been active In
Porto Rico In the work of the Woman AID So
cietv Of San Juan Of which she was president. On
leaving she rendered her resigna ton. but this being
declined Mrs John " r. Hof, the first vice-presi-
Colonial Aid Society founded here to supplement
the work OF relief in Porto Rico VIII hold a meet
INC On Monday afternoon at the Grand Hotel. when
Mrs Henry will speak on the relief woTk among
he educa t,onai work. The Rev. Dr. Van de Water
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