The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-05

New York. Sept Sit would take a
fleet Of Erins to convey across the water
all the good wishes and praises that were
showered on Str Thomas Upton at the
dinner OF the Pilgrims given in his honor
at the waldorf-Astoria. last night.
When the chairman. Mr. George r.
Wilson. who presided in the absence Of
Bishop Potter was not sounding the
baronet's praises, Col Henry Waiter
son. Gen. Corbin, Gen. Joseph Wheeler,
Gen. A. f. Bates ana other speakers
were.
The dinner was somewhat informal.
There was no raised platform for the
presiding officers and the most distin-
guGhed guests. The guest Of honor sa {
at a longer table. drawn up just under
the grouped EnglisAa- and American flags.
against the north wall OF the Astor gal
lery
Sir Thomas sat on Mr. Wilson'S right
and the Earl OF Shaftesbury on his left
Then came Commodore Bourne OF the
New York Yacht club. Col. Sharman
Crawford Henry Watterson. William
Fife. Gen. corbin r. A. c. Smith. vice
commodore Of the New York Yacht club:
Timothy l.. Woodruff Rear Admiral
Rodgers and Gen. Wheeler
IN HONOR OF COUNTESS.
While the dinner was n progress still
another one. likewise the growth OF the
yacht races wac going on in the palm
room OF the hotel on the floor below
This was a dinner given I'm honor OF the
Countess OF Shaftesbury by Mrs. r A. c.
Smith. The guests were Mrs r. g.
Bourne. the Misses Bourne, Mrs j.
Frank Day. Mrs. r T. Holmes and Mrs
Edwin Gould
The dinner OF Mrs Smith was over a
% rr1if Oth vfNA
the speeches began Mrs. Smith and her
guests, with n number OF other ladies'.
were in the balconies OF the great dining
room.
Lady Shsftesbury came in for a very
enthusiastic oratorical tribute on the
part OF Chairman Wilson. and az HE
suggestion her health was drunk stand
ing, with three rousfng cheers 10 follow.
Mr.. Wilson's opening speech touched
upon many subjects, but always came
back 10 the praise OF Sir Thomas. He
closed Introducing the baronet as the
first 10 respond 70 a toast
1t was several minutes after Sir
Thomas got TO his feet before the diners
would consent from hearing word from
him They were bent on cheering. and
hound TO tell him I'm so many words that
ne was n jolly good fellow. Moreover.
they wanted him 10 know that they
would keep on imaprting this informal on
until morning.
Meanwhile Sir Thomas stood beaming
and blushing. and patiently waiting until
the din came 10 an end.
LIPToN's REPLY.
'I do not feel" he managed 20 say AZ
last that I have done anything 20 de-
serve this more than kind. this much too
complimentary reception. But from the
bottom OF my heart I thank YOU oil for
your generous greeting. which enables me
'o reel that although ] am az n moment
of defeat still retain the friendship and
5000 Will OF the American people
am glad 10 say that I am one OF YOU
IN this organization OF Pilgrims We are
al more or less pilgrims IN this Journey
tnrough NE. and am glad 10 feel that
stranger.
As 10 the cup race have onIv 10 sav
mat was fairly and squarelv beaten he.
cause the American was the fastest boat.
and for no other reason
i cannot too heartily or too corai,r,
express my gratitude 10 the member. ~
the New York Yacht club FOR the ,,rc,,
courtesy and kindness that I have rocoi,.,
ed AZ their hands. They ala cvcrvthiny
that Law In their power 10 assle, mo nd
20 make my way smooth and agreeable
81 wish also 20 express nv asnrcciatlop
and admiration FOR the thorough manner
IN which the course was kept clear I mi.
" appreciate the difficulties of doing this
IN the pressure Of such a vast feet OF All
kinds
SANDY HOOK COURSE ALL RIGHT
'As 10 the Sandy Hook course there
has been a great deal said in one wa,
and another All that I have % "a,
about ~ IL that II is az good a course
for a yacht race az can be found any.
where. and II ! had all the world "a
choose from could not select a better
enc
''Eow am sometimes inclined TO think