The Savannah morning news., 1902-01-13

ed His Appearance, but Caughb a
SaVannahfnn Instead Banquet
rendered the Admiral by Citizens,
Declined Because of His Engage
ments-The Admiral and Party
Leave Friday for Hunting Out
ing on st. GATHERINGS Island.
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley at
tended service yesterday morn
ing at Christ Church. The SER
mon was preached by Rev. Robb
White, the service being read by Rev.
Nj. C. StryHer, assistant rector. The
church was filed to its doors, the con-
gregation being unusually large be-
cause of the announcement that Ad-
miral Schley would worship there.
Accompanying the admiral were Mrs.
SchIey, Gen. w. W. Gordon and Mrs.
Gordon. the host and hostess of Admi-
raj and Mrs. Schley. The party walked
from the Gordon residence to the
church, and occupied the Gordon pew.
After the service the admirals party
left the church with the rest of the
congregation. There was naught of dis
play about his attendance upon the SER
vice. In fact, so simple were the ar
rangements that a party of amateur
photographers We're greatly disappoint-
ed to find that their labors had counted
for nothing.
In the square before the church sew
eral had gathered with their cameras.
They thought they were safe in train
ing their lenses on a carriage they
had been informed was that of the
Gordons. All was hustle and activity
among the photographers as the recess
sional sounded. When the congrega-
ton began to stream through the
doors they were in perfect readiness,
and awaited the critical moment when
the admiral might step into the car
riage. They have scarce yet recovered
from the shock that was administered
as they saw the owner of the carriage,
a well-known Bay street man, ap-
proach and enter it. They got no pic
ture of the admiral, who was only as
any other member of the congregation
leaving the church.
rendered IA banquet.
During the afternoon, at the Gordon
residence, Admiral Schley received DIR.
]. Lawton HERS, who called to tender
him banquet on behalf of the citi-
zens of Savannah. DR.. HERS had been
in consultation with number of the
leading men of Savannah relative to
arranging q banquet in the Admirals
honor, and he had found a strong SEN
timent in favor of such a means to ex-
press, in part, the estimation in which
he is held by Savannahians 1t was
DR.. HERS purpose to have the ban
quet at the De Soto some night this
week, the citizens defraying the cost
as they did when they entertained Ad-
miral Dewey on the occasion of his
visit to Savannah some years ago.
Admiral Schley expressed his sincere
appreciation of the honor that the citi-
zens sought to do him, but was force
to decline because all of his time had
been disposed of by previous engage
ments. pr. HERS expressed regret that
such was the case.
Tonight Admiral and Mrs. nSchley
will be guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert
Duckworth at their home on Thirty
first street, east. Mrs. Duckworth is a
cousin of Admiral Schley.
Tomorrow night a reception will be
given by Gen. and Mrs. Gordon at their
residence in honor of Admiral and Mrs.
Schley. The hours will be from to II
o'clock.
May Join the shrine.
1t is not improbable that Admiral
Schley, besides visiting Savannah, may
confer an additional honor upon Sa-
hi 1xr q
member of Alec Temple of Mystic
Shriners. 1t is understood that the ad-
miral has expressed his desire to enter
Alec Temple and that the officers
have asked the Washington shrine
TO waive jurisdiction and thus
allow the admiral to carry out
his wishes. The date of the initiation
if it takes place, will be decided upon
after the receipt OF the reply from
Washington.
1t will be recalled that the last dis
tingushed visitor to join Alec Tenn
pie was Rev. Sam p. Jones, who was
initiated after he had concluded his
series of revival meetings last spring.
The admiral may cross the same hot
sands that Rev. Mr.. Jones did and
may also bestride the same camel
that the reverend gentleman rode.
Whether the ship of the desert or a
warship is the harder to manage, the
admiral win have an excellent oppor-
tunity of finding out before he becomes
a full-fiedged Noble.
Thursday morning Admiral and Mrs.
Schley and Gen. and Mrs. Gordon win
drive to Wormsloe, the home of Mr.
W. j. DeRenne, where they will be
guests for the day. Just what form
of entertainment will be provided for
the visitors is not known, but Worms
loe Is prolific in the means it offers
for enjoyment. 1t is possible that
shooting may be INDUCED in by the
gentlemen.
Thursday night Admiral and Mrs.
Schley and Gen. and Mrs. Gordon will
be guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George S.
Haines.
viii Hunt on st. GATHERINGS.
Friday morning the Admiral will
leave with Mr.. Jacob Rauers for trip
10 st. GATHERINGS Island, Mr. Rauers'
estate. The mission will be sport among
the deer, which abound on the island.
Admiral Schley has never killed a deer
and, as he is an ardent sportsman, he
looks forward with great pleasure TO
the prospect OF having a few shots at
the fine bucks that the deer hounds
owned by Mr.. Rauers never fail to
start. The other members of the party
TO be formed are not yet known
Sunday morning the hunting party
VIII return 20 the city. The programme
for the entertainment of the Admiral
has not been carried beyond that point
Sunday afternoon remains open and
u is possible that military event will
be arranged. The Admiral and Mrs
Schiey are expected to leave next sun
day night or Monday morning for