The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-05
LOVE FEAST
 FOR UPTON Irish Baronet is Con-
 plimented. WORDS OF GOOD WILL Says He May Again Try for the Cup.
WORDS OF GOOD WILL
He Admits, However, That Heres hon is the Greatest Designer of the Age and America
 is Hard to Beat.

New York, Sept 4.-Sir Thomas Lipton was the guest of honor of the Pilgrims of the United States at a dinner given in his honor tonight at the Waldorf-As- toria Nearly 100 men prominent Tn many walks of life were present
 At either end of the hall was hung Sir Thomas private emblem, a Shamrock on field of yellow surrounded by green border. while above the guests table were draped the flags of Great Britain and the United States. Surmounting the menu cards which bore the flags of Sir Thomas and the Royal Ulster Yacht Club was a cardboard yacht.
 l norder to enliven affairs somewhat at the outset the guests sang little song to the refrain of "'Mr. Dooley." which told of the virtues of Sir Thomas and his enduring efforts to lift the cup.
 Those Who Spoke.
 There had been arranged no formal speeches but the following were called on: George T. Wilson, Sir Thomas Upton. General Joseph Wheeler, General H. C.. Corbin, Col. Henry Watterson, former Governor C. s. Thomas of Colorado. and Senator E. A. Bates. With Sir Thomas at the guests table sat. Colonel Sherman Crawford. vice commodore Of the Koyai Ulster Yacht Club; Commodore F. G. Bourne, General H. c. Corbin. William Fife, Rear Admiral Rodgers, Col. Henry Watterson, General Joseph Wheeler. George T. B. Wilson and former Cover nor Thomas.
 When the ices were served, procession of walters marched in to a popular air. bearing trays crowned with gilded harps, full rigged models of Reliance and Sham rock Later women began to appear in the boxes, among them being the Count ess of Shaftsbury and many other women who have been Sir Thomas quests on board the Erin.
 Mir. Wilson. addressing Sir Thomas, said that his attitude had struck a res ponsive chord in every heart As a loser." he said, rycu sfs e coglfer. and regard of all Americans
 Sir Thomas was given many hearty rounds of cheers when he arose. He said: s4--.
 Lipton's Response.
 We are all, more or less, pilgrims here tonight and I would like to feel that I am not a stranger among you. Many of my best American friends are pilgrims and I regard it,.as a great honor to be your guest.
 "As regards the cup races, we have been beaten fairly and squarely and I congratulate America on having the bet ter boat. wish to take occasion here to express my thanks for the courtesy and kindness shown me by the New York Yacht Club. Everything has been done that could be done to make my visit here a pleasant one. I am especially grateful for the admirable way in which the course was kept clear.
 "I have heard such comment for and against the Sandy Hook course. It Is as good as any other; nay, there Is no other course fin the world like 1t.
 "I am beginning to think there is some magic spell about that 'bloonin' old cup Two years ago had it almost within my grasp but it escaped me then as 1t has escaped me now and 1t seems as far off as ever. It reminds me or the story of the Irishman who was asked if he could play a fiddle. I don't know, said he I've never tried It. have tried it and tried it again without success. but my motto has always been Try, try again.
 Although have been without success eaah time have tried and I do not de- spair that some time I will succeed in capturing that famous trophy although I must confess that we appear now to be more than a little bit astern.
 Herreshoh a Wonder.
 "Herreshoff is the greatest designer of the age, but am still very hopeful that shall see that cup on the other side yet: America Is very hard country to beat and know 1t. I am very disappointed man, but still have the consolation that both conquerors and conquered belong to the same good old race. The cup is still fin the family but it is held by younger and more go-ahead generation. "Gentlemen. while I lost the cup. or rather did not succeed in winning 1t. I have not lost the esteem and good will of my American friends which esteem and good will reciprocate in the very highest degree possible. A great com fort and consolation to me in my unsuc- cessful effort to lift the cup is the great kindness shown me by all classes. My feeling of gratitude for this spirit was great beyond expression. I shall bear In my heart the remembrance of your kindly acts for all time. I am sure that as the days and years roll by these contests will not have been held in vain if they make us realize that wherever we are all the the world over we shall brothers be for a that
 After speeches had been made by the Earl of Shaftsbury. General Corbin and Colonel Watterson, General Wheeler spoke as follows:
 General Wheeler Speaks.
 General Wheeler said:
 The Pilgrims Club appreciates the honor conferred on its members and its guests by the presence with us tonight of Sir Thomas Lipton.
 ''The events or the last two weeks are an illustration of the old and tried say ing that we sometimes build higher than we know. It is fortunate not only for myself, but for the world that Sir Thomas did not succeed in the special purpose for which he crossed the ocean What seemed to be loss. misfortune and disaster. has become in reality fortune triumph and victory.
 sir Thomas came to America to win a silver cup. He has won what is ever better than a golden crown. the admi. ration, applause and love of the world Any one can be grand in success and victory. but the world produces few who can rise to the height of grandeur wher their most herculeau efforts have failed in the cherished purpose of their ambi- tons.
 Frederick the Great, in the apparent hopelessness of his cause, which followed