The San Francisco call., 1901-10-20
SIT At BANQUET
IN KHAKI SUITS
American British Rifles
Feast at California
Hotel.
Post Prandial Orators Elo-
quently Speak Words
Of Wit.

The banquet Of the First Regiment of
the American British rifles held last night
at the California Hotel proved to be a
| most successful affair. The entire men,
| bership OF the regiment, together with a
| host OF invited guests. gathered around
Yates OF the regiment were attired in nat
ty khaki uniforms, which presented a
novel yet picturesque scene In contrast
with the dainty decorations of the tables.
Although the feasting began at s. 1t was
near the midnight hour before the SOL
oilers and their guests reluctantly drew
back their chairs.
Major F. w. D'Evelyn acted as toast
master. Among the speakers were a
number Of British officers who had as
/ sisted in building up the great British
empire. They told of the achievements
which won England her magnificent do
main In Asia and Africa and paid high
tribute to the valor Of her soldiers. Cen
eral r. II. Warfieid, in his toast to the
King, dwelt upon the amicable relations
existing between the two great branches
OF the English speaking people. He
pointed oct the manner I'm which the in
terests of England and America coincide.
Words Of Friendship.
Remarks testifying to the friendship of
the United States and England were re-
ceived with applause. But the talks were
not all of this serious nature. as many
! were devoted to subjects which afforded
occasion for the sparkle Of wit and mirth.
The AFFAIR was from beginning to end an
unprecedented success and II will long
ho,d an h9nored place in the annal of the
The following are the toasts and the
speakers:
Greeting. Major F. w. d Evelyn. toastmaster
late natal Natai ned force and Pretoria siege CARR;
son. South Africa: The President OF the United
States. William Greer Harrsor president
British American Union; The King" General
r. II warheld. brisadier general commanding
E; curzon- Inspector of rife practice. and brig
Wright. late Fourth v B. East surrey -Regi-
ment. Kennnston $. e.: "British-Amerlcan
Union. Major J. B. MacNamara. late Cana
Rifles" ouartermas,er Sergeant r.. D. Grid
wood, late nrst lieutenant City OF Edinburgh
city and County OF San Francisco Captain
NJ 4. Nathan. First California Artillery: THE
snraa Fl ca!re s'e %
I. r. Peacock. late Astor Battery u. s. 4. -
Patriotic Musical selections.
Between the various courses were the
following patriotic and popular musical
selections.
March The Roast Beef Of Old Eng
:. Iand .nationni rl,...................:....
Medley: American National Airs heyer iseye
Medley. British National Airs Dan Godfrey Godfrey
! Song. Tommy Atkins '..............., Sanford
Brodie Sc. John.
Song. When Dull Care '......... Lane Wilson
! George Il. King.
! Song. The Deathiess Army -................
| ..................-... Frederick c. Weatheriy
Lieutenant A. r. Sykes
! Orchestra under the directlonsof Mr.. Tuiiy
The commit.essh3 Cont ributed to tn.
lows: So 80
Reception-Major T.. w dEvelyn, Major G.
a. Wright. Major J. b. MacNamara. Captain
/ NJ p Seeiey and Captain If. A Nathan
Musical and Observation-Disclosures A =
4 Sykes. J. j. Scwbesip. George r. King
Banquet-ouarfermasfer Sergeant Grdwcod.
ling. -tfs 'sN'' 80
Ticket and decoration-Major G.. A. Wright.
| Corporal v. p. Soliom and Captain Monroe ~
| Seeiey.