Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-23
sCHLEY AT SUMMER SCHOOL.
Students at Cliff, Haven Gave Him
 Royal Reception.

Students at Cliff, Haven Gave Him 8
 Royal Reception.
 Admiral w. $. Schley paid visit to Cliff Haven recently and received a royal welcome from the members of the summer school. The school has in the past been visited by many men prominent of church and state, and to each was given a hearty welcome, but none equaIed in enthusiasm that given the hero of Santiago. Many of the cot. tages were decorated i'll honor of the admiral, the decorations at the audi torium and the Brooklyn cottages be, ing most elaborate.
 Father Lavalle introduced the admi. ral to the guests and in closing his re- marks said:
 Ladies and gentlemen. have the honor to present to you the command CT at Santiago, Admiral Schley.'
 As Admiral Sch1ey arose to respond to the remarks of Father Lavelle he was received with a burst of applause such as was never before heard at Cliff Haven. Itlwas several minutes before quiet was restored and then in a deliberate manner, as though weigh ing every word he uttered, responded as follows:
 hGN6TCuuz ETpSluGuIS duu DGdE Friends: came here with a mind al most made up that I would meet and greet you in silence, but I cannot resist the desire to tell you that I would not be human if I did not thank you for the very cordial welcome with which you greet me here tonight. If I failed to say to you how much pleas ure feel in being among those who have provided a retreat here in this wholesome and safe resting place from the busy cares of life-if I failed to do that I should fail to express what. has impressed me very deeply. The founders of this institution. where one may, during the liesure of a sum- mer vacation, receive instruction from eminent specialists in various depart ments of knowledge, deserve much credit The spot is both romantic and historic; romantic, because there are so many places of interest and beauty near at hand that may be visited and seen with every degree of pleasures; historic, because your beautiful grounds overlook the waters upon which was fought, in the long ago, one of the most decisive and bloody battles in defense of what all Americans deem a vested right and privilege. that is,
 
 striking down remorselessly those who would search and seize their citizens.
 The air of this peaceful and delight ful place is not only wholesome, but most inyigorating to those worn with the care of the buster life in the great centers of work. The scene here Is charmingly delightful in it's grades of shade and coloring, and of fers wholesome instruction and, amuse- ment to those who while away few months on the banks of this beautiful Lake Champlain. The spot chosen is among a people who are cul- tivated and h0Spitable; and my own expefence among them has demonstrat- ed that they are in all respects like many of our country-men, filled with the spirit of our fopefathers who fled from the fierce restrictions of the old world to the solitudes of unknown America, in order that they might en- joy undisturbed the blessings of liber- ty and religion.
 ssI think that the organizers of the Champlain summer school are to be congratula sad upon having established this exquisite resort, and am de- lighted and pleased beyond expression that they should have honored me by inviting me to be their guest. And to those of you who have come to pay me this tribute of respect I feel that my heart is too full to give expression to my appreciation. I assure you that throughout my service now verg- ing on forty years, the highest ambi- ton of my life and aim of my career has been that I might serve you. If I have added in any respect one beam of lustre to the prestige and greatness of my people, then I shall be satisfied for the rest of my life, and shall leave, when I have to leave, sure that I shall carry away your affection, and that will live in your memory
 A musical and literary entertain ment followed the admiral's address, which was of most artistic nature and was thoroughly enjoyed, not only by the admiral and his party but by those In attendance at the school.