Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
GUESTS OF ST. LOUIS NOW
ADMIRAL. AND MRS. DEWEY VISIT
WESTERN METROPOLIS.
They VIII Be Entertained Mt Numer-
Gus Dinners, Receptions
and Parades.

ST. LOUIS. May 4.-Entertainment OF
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey during their stay
in st. Louis began today. From 1870
O'Clock this morning, when the members of
the Merchants Exchange and their fam
lilies met the admiral and bade him well
come to ST. Louis until late tomorrow af
ternoon. receptions, dinners and parades
will follow in quick succession.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey breakfasted
rather late. the long ride from Chicago
and parade at Jacksonville yesterday hav-
ing tired the admiral considerably. Shortly
| after 10 O'Clock a reception committee from
the Merchants Exchange called on the ad-
miral at the Planters Hotel, and at 1879
| am. the admiral and Mrs. Dewey and
Lieuts. Caldwell and Crawford were driven
to the Merchants Exchange. where the
first of series of receptions was held.
A crowd of several thousand people had
gathered in front of the hotel and about
the Merchants Exchange. The admiral
was given an ovation all the way to the
exchange The interior of the exchange
had been taStefully decorated. AS Admiral
Dewey, escorted by President Whitelaw
stepped on the platform, he was greeted
with enthusiastic applause, which con-
tinued for several minutes.
President Nhitelaw. on behalf of the
members of the exchange, welcomed Adj
miral and Mrs. Dewey to ST. Louis. The
admiral assured the members of his pleas
ure at being in st. Louis. An informal re-
ception followed. Then the party was es
corted back to the carriages ard taken for
a drive through the park systems and along
the beautiful boulevards and driveways of
the West End.
In the party. besides Admiral and Mrs
Dewey, We're the admirars son, George
Dewey of Chicago, Mayor and Mrs lie
Lieutenants Caldwell and Crawford and
several members of the Merchants Ex-
change.
AT the Blair monument, near the entrance
to Forest Park. the carriages drew up for
few moments, while Admiral and Mrs.
Dewey alignted and shook hands with a
number of girl students Of Forest Park
University, who presented the admiral with
a huge bunch of roses.
Forest Park is one of the largest in
America and in places almost in a state
of nature. AS the admiral was rapidly
whirled along the long shaded driveways
and over the roads leading along the shores
of the lakes and lagoOns he repeatedly ex-
pressed his pleasure and appreciation of
the beauties of the place.
The drive. which extended over distance
of nearly fifteen miles, was concluded short
ly after L o clock, when the admiral and
party were driven to the University CLUB
on Grand avenue. where. at pm, renep-
ton and luncheon were given by the mem
bers of the club.
Late this afternoon a patriotic concert
and public concert will be given at the
Coliseum. This will be one of the most
elaborate features of the two days celebra-
tion in honor of the admiral A chorus of
over 5000 school children. dressed in the
national colors. will sing patriotic songs
while the public at large will be given an
opportunity to meet the Admiral and Mrs
Dewey. This evening banquet will be
held az the Planters Hotel. when Admiral
Dewey Will be presented with q silver punch
bowl and ladle beautifully carved and
enameled. the gift of the citizens of St
Louis