New-York tribune., 1901-12-16
THE PASSING THRONG.

At the House Of Commons, in London, there is
good restaurant at which the members OF that
august body may obtain refresh
DINING AT ment for themselves and for their
THE HOUSE friends. AS the season in England.
OF COMMONS. both socially and politically, is in
the spring and early summer, din
ing in the open air comes more and more into
vogue as the mercury ascends in the Thermometer
As spring wanes and summer wakes Richmond,
with its historic Star and Garter restaurant. ana
Greenwich with its world renowned white bait
dinners become better pa atronized 6uL so also
for when he weather permits dinner is served
there the broad terrace overlooking the fIloSr
don, dining or afternoon ''teaing on the terrace
ct 5Re Rogo g9gT Gsrs De a1 evening descends it be
comes scene of singular beauty for IN the gioand d
only the musical gurgle of the water swirins sea
ward sreets the ear. and from It's surface 1 C4lHe
Of the twentv-four hours. when the day lies down
to rest the mighty trafc of this historic stream
does likewise. ana to the million voices tnat nied
peace of eventide AS one sits on the terrace ana
looks Thamesward there remains only Ine fda F1aI
Of London crossing the great Westminster Brioge
so at hand. TO remind one that ne is 9 not on
of in the exact nerve centre OF busy mighty L'l-
scene, for the crowds crossing seem phantom,lXsf f
at the distance of the terrace while the roar @ OF
hour muffle and subdue into great amen; amen
vitality and courage of the Anglo-sa xon race
Across the Thames lie the buildings Of the Hos
pitai of St. Thomas. their lights faint snling IN
the distance. and almost lost in the greater DIS
play on the Albert Embankment. which lies De
tween. Then ever and anon. up and down the
broad bosom of the Thames fash the swift little
river steamers, like frefies broad meadow at
twilight
A dinner at the House Of Commons was part
OF the experience Of William H. Crane last sum-
rner Nr. Crane dned there with
WILLIAM H an Irish member. and an appe-
CRANES t1zer was suggested a necessary
COMMENT. preliminary the feast Mr.
Crane agreeable. and. follow
ing strictly the generally wise policy to do in
Rome as the Romans do David Harun ordered
the same as his Irish friends which turned out
to be Irish uniskey. 1t came-a neat hcf-pint
flask to each man. Mr.. Crane observed the size OF
the drink with some inward trepidatlon Inc
others in matter Of fact manner tipped the hquo1
into hfeh standing glasses. which they tnen nlled
up with foaning soda water. Then they Guaned
of the decoction with gUsto and Mr.. crane dld
the same. but with silent prayer for the IutUIe-
Conversation followed. which dragged with a ds-
Law in serving dinner. until happy thoug NJ StCcck
a member and ne suggested another drink whleh
met with the unanimous approval Oar onej OF lne
party. The order given without reference 70
the guest, and soon another half pint OF stons
Irish whiskey rested the table in front OF the
American actor. He eyed it moment and tnen
his pent up feelings burst forth
.'Sav." he queried turning heatedly to his neigh-
Dor. when you chaps take a drink, DO you always
take of that size2
I'VE do was the chorused reply.
Well. al I've got to remark. then, returned
the wanderer from the United States, is that
With which ambiguous comment current Eng
lish politics the genial Crane buried his nose IN
the glass. and when he took il out again his view
of the future had become roseate one