Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-13
GIVES ANNUAL :. RECEPTION
FUNCTION UNDER AusPICEs OF Ma.
TIoNAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
Address by Paul Du. ChaiI7u the
Famous Traveller, Who Was
Guest of Honor.

A distinguished and representative gath
ering marked the annual reception of the
National Geographic Society, which was
held last evening at the, Arlington. The
parlors, which were attractively deco
rated, were thronged with people, and the
social features of SUCH an occasion were
heartily enjoyed. AS each one entered the
suite of rooms they were introduced by
Mr.. Jose Romero to the president of the
society, Alexander Graham Bell, the lat
ter presenting the guest of honor, Paul Du
Chaiiiu, the distinguished traveller. AS
sisting the president in his duties as host
were the following members of the re-
ceiving party: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j.
Bell, Mrs. D. ]. Hill. Mrs. Foraker, Mr.
and Mrs Willis L. Moore. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. HI. Grosvenor, Mrs. Walsh, Miss Wilson
and Miss Aileen Bell
After the guests were welcomed Mr..
Du Chaillu was asked by the president
to address the society and the famous
man, whose slight form is known to thou
sands in all parts of the world and whose
writings have made his name household
word, responded with an entertaining talk
about some of his adventures He de-
scribed the wilds of Africa and also gave
some of his experiences in northern lands,
and after this reference to his achieve
ments in the past. he spoke of his proposed
visit to Russia and Siberia, where he in
tends to spend about four years in prose-
cutting an investigation into the conditions
of the people.
Du Chaillu's remarks, as well as the vein
of humor which pervaded them, made his
address of fascinating interest, and he
found last night responsive and appre-
ciative audience.
The account which he gave Of his ex-
perience in shooting a gorilla, the first to
be killed by white man in modern times
was thrilling. The immense beast fell with
hull
his heart, and with his outstretched arms
almost touching the hunters head.
At the close Of Mr.. Du Chaillu's speech a
buffet supper was served in the ball room.
Throughout the evening an orchestra
played, and after supper there was dancing.
Guests Present.
Those present were Secretary Wilson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Howard, George Tot
ten, Clifford Pinchot Mr. and Mrs Knapp,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hornblower, Major
Simpson, DIR. and Mrs. c. Hart Merriam,
Mr.. and Mrs W. J. MCGEE, the Turkish
minister. the Swiss minister, G. H. Gilbert,
Marcus Baker. and Mrs. Baker, w. H.
Dali, Mr.. and Mrs. Q. T. Crosby, DR..
George WEIGH, M. T. Campbell, w. H.
Prof. G. R, Dewitt, DR.. Thomas Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Judd, Ellis H. Roberts,
Admiral Higginson. Admiral Bowles. Com
missioner Macfarland Prof Willis l..
moore, MISS AnIOlnette freely, JOhn Hyde,
Mrs. Hyde and Miss Hyde, Gen. and Mrs.
Forsythe. Mrs. Frank Hume, Miss Hume.
Robert Hume, Mrs. Steele, Mr.. and Mrs
jules Guthridge, William de Caindry, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Kaufman, Mrs. Nutail and Miss
Nutall, Mr.. Allies, assistant secretary of
the treasury; the Japanese minister, Mrs.
Black of Cincinnati, Mrs. E. B. Steele,
District Commissioner Ross, Mr.. and Mrs.
William F. Mattngly, Judge and Mrs.
Mott, Mrs. Walker, Miss Walker Mr.. and
Mrs. John Doyle Carmody, Dr. Oliver Belt,
Mr.. Frank o. stetson, Mr.. and Mrs A. B.
Browne, Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Palmer, Mrs.
s. S. James, Mr.. and Mrs. H K. Fulton,
Mr.. p. E. Hutchinson Mr.. J. K Boude,
Mr.. Edward T. Peters. Mrs. Barker, Mr.
Fl. w. Taylor, Mr.. C. II. Sinclair, Mr. and
Mrs. F. H. Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs W. H.
Holmes, DR.. and Mrs. w. H. Dali, Judge
Knapp, Mr.. Lawrence NJ. Hynson, Mrs.
Harriet Bartlett, Mr.. John H. Magruder,
Mr.. J. H: saville. Mr.. w. s. Campbell,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Sidweu, Mr. Frank R.
Rntter, Miss Sarah Camel, Mr.. A. S.
Perham. Mr.. M. A. Carleton, Mrs. f. r.
Moses. Mrs. C. F. Chubb, Mr. j. B. Botti-
neau, Mr.. N. III. barton.