Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-10

The experiences of this trip have complete
" changed our ideas of America and Ameri-
cans. The people of England don't realize
what you people are over here. But every
member of the Honorable Company will
be a missionary. in the best sense of the
word. and endeavor to correct the false
impressions that exist
Lady Denbigh.
The only woman. in the party is Lady
Denbigh She and her husband have
suite of apartments at the Arlington and
keep open house for the members of the
company. She has been with the company
since its departure from England and will
return with it. She is very much pleased
with what she has seen. Her husband. the
Earl of Denbigh and Desmond. comes from
one of the most distinguished families in
Europe He is an Irishman and is greatly
Interested in the improvement of the peo-
pie of Ireland AS soldier Lord Denbigh
mas served his country with distinction,
md wears a Victoria cross a reward for
mis- valor He commanded a section of the
Imperial City Volunteers made up largely
from among the Honourabes, during the
3oer war and greatly distinguished himself
in a number of engagements.
Wearers of Victoria Cross.
Probably the best-known soldier in the
company is Major C. Z. D. Budworth. the
adjutant. Major Budworth holds the rank
of major in the regular army of Great
Britain, and during the Boer war COM
manded battalion of artillery. which was
made up. armed, equipped and subsisted by
the HONORABLE Company of London. In
one engagement he recaptured from the
Beers five guns that had been taken by the
enemy several days before. He was re-
warded for this feat with the Victoria
cross. besides having several other decora
tons conferred upon him. Major Budworth
is a typical English soldier in form, fea-
lures and bearing. He is the backbone of
the Honorable Company and is beloved and
respected by every one of his men.
Another wearer of the Victoria Cross
among the Honourables is Color Sergeant
Cooper, tall straight soldier. who carries
the standard of England when the company
paradeS Sergeant Cooper was member of
the City Volunteers and made brilliant
record during the Boer war. He is one of
the physically big men of the company. and
the Honourables are all big men. There is
one man. however. Private Robert Gillng,
who surpasses his fellows by several inches.
lie is member of the infantry detachment
and is six feet four inches in height. He
served in the Boer war with the City Vol
unteers and saw hard service.
In speaking of the Honorable Artillery
Company of London the words artillery
and company must not be considered
literally or. as they are considered in this
country. because, in the first place the or
SdHlLdlioH Is VI very eldSllc size, sometimes
being simply skeleton regiment and at
other times being almost as large
army corps. In the second place it does not
include representatives of the artillery
only, as the name would seem to imply,
but has in its ranks artillery. infantry.
mounted rfiemen. SapperS miners and sig
nalmen, respectively. in addition to main
tanning well-organized hospital corps. The
organization of Honourables is the successor
of one of the ancient organizations made
up of the staid burghers and substantial
business men of London for the protection
of their property against either foreign or
domestic enemies. 1t was formed in the
first place for self protection and reached
high state of efficiency because of this
factor in its organization. Every man in
the company felt it to be his duty to him
self to be good soldier. and they all were.
This idea has been preserved in the CEN
turtles that have passed, and prevails now.
London Business Men.
The men in the Honourables are or most
all of them London business men. Men of
all callings-tailors. brewers, photographers,
clerks, grOcers doctors, lawyers and store
keepers of all kinds-are to be found among
the officers and in the ranks. The COM
mandtng officer of the company is the king.
Lord Denbigh. who has been lieutenant
colonel of the company for several years,
was commissioned full colonel just before
he left London. but his commission has not
yet reached him.
The visit of the Honourables to Washing
ton Will come to an end at o clock tonight,
when they will depart on two special trains
for Niagara Falls. The company will ar
rive there tomorrow morning and will visit
the falls. the power station and some OF
the manufacturing concerns in the town of
Niagara Falls. The party will go from
there to Montreal, Canada where 1t will be
extended courtesies by the city and militia
The visit to Montreal will probably include
trip over Lachine Rapids. drive to Mont
md x,I-av h. "
Great preparations are being made for the
visit by the citizens of Montreal and it is
expected that the entertainment will be one
of the most important features of the trip.
The companies will return to Boston Tues
day and will begin another round of fes-
tvitleS that will not end until the London
company takes the steamer next Thursday
and sails for home.
Wednesday night the Honourabes will en-
deavor To make return to their hosts the
Boston company, for the courteses extend
ed during the visit here, at a banquet to
be given at the Hotel Somerset 1t is ex-
peCted this banquet will eclipse anything OF
the kind ever given in Boston.
Lord Denbish sent the following cable
gram to King Edward from New York
Thursday evening:
The king. London:
PLEASED inform your majesty four days
visit Boston most successful Saturday
visited Providence. Great reception Enor-
nous enthusiastic crowd in Boston for
cnurch parade Sunday. Yesterday saw mag
innocent march and drill West Point cadets
Commandment sent respectful greetings to
your majesty. Great cordially everywhere
toward your majesty and England Going
Washington tomorrow and President re-
eelVes US tSgned) DEN BIGH''
Lord Denbigh yesterday afternoon re-
ceved the following message from King
Edward:
London, October o.
Earl OF Denbigh, commanding Honorable
Artillery Company, Washington:
Delighted to hear how enthusia sticaIly
you have been received everywhere and it
is very kind Of the President to receive Won
also. (Signcd) EDWARD p,