New-York tribune., 1905-11-11
PRINCE ALUNNIS GUEST.
Good Fellowship Marks Gathering
of Sea Fighters at DeImonico's.

Prince Louis and most of his officers were guests
last night at dinner given by the alumni OF the
United States Naval Academy at Delmonicos. The
occasion was made Of convivial good fellow
ship The speeches of the prince and the American
officers representing both the army and navy
brought out prominently the good feeling existing
between representatives of the two nations and
the earnest desire that this spirit continue, even
to the extent of being recognized officially.
Probably the most striking feature of the affair."
aside from the hearty cheers which greeted Prince
Lous's expressions of gratitude for his reception
by the Americans, was demonstration for Mlss
Helen Gould, who in the balcony. Her work
for the Naval Young Mems Christian Association
is heartily appreciated by the Annapolis men, and
when her mentioned by Captain Aaron
Ward bunch of midshipmen at the back of the
room gave three long, swinging cheers for MISS
Gould
American and English flags were entwined an
over the walls. American and British officers sat
at the same tables. The band played American ara
British airs and the first toast proposed by Colonel
Robert NJ Thompson, Jointly to the President
and the King. 1t was drunk standing silently
after the manner of the service.
Rear Admiral Evans responded to the toast
"Our Guest welcoming the prince, his ofncers
and his fleet to American waters and Volclhs the
request that they come often
Prince Louis himself responded to the toast, Ihe
ROYAL Navy" devoting his speech in great part
TO thanking the Americans for his cordial recep-
ton hoping the era Of goodfeIIowslhip between zen
spirit grow even stronger than at present. ..o,,
Admiral BrownSon responding TO the toast cul
Alma Mater remarked that the English were
Following I'm many respects the American system
represented By the Naval Academy GeIleIa al
Horace Porter said that the two nations. moving
from diametrtcaIly opposite points, were reaching
the same working ground for the promotion OF I'D
erty and justice throughout the world
General Mills responded for Our Dearest Foe
West Point, telling little about the football game
Coghlan. admitting that he was 'an old married
man" made witty speech in praise of Sweet
hearts and Wives A toast, Aud Lang Syne-
was drunk the memory OF Admiral Farragut
and was responded TO by his son, professor at
West Point.
Colonel Robert NJ. Thompson toastmaster, oc-
cupied the seat at the guests table, with
the guest OF the evening TO his right and Captain
Charles H Robertson. R. N TO his left. General
Horace Porter occupied the place of honor next
TO the prince Others at the speakers table were:
General A r. Chaffee. I. s. A; Sir Percy san
derson. Rear Admiral r. D. Evans. L. S. n; Cap
fain Richard H Pierse. r. N; Captain T. F Kane,
4 S N: Captain Richard B. Farquhar, R N;
Rear Admiral J. B. coghlan. u s. N; Major Cen
eraI Wade [. S A; y. Murray Butler Paul Nor
Dickins 4 s n; Rear Admiral C. H. Davis. Y. s.
N: Lieutenant Commander Lafajole de Fara-
rnond General J. F. Pierson, Captain c. H Dare,
r. N; Rear Admiral F. J. Higginson, L. S. N;
CAPTAIN Mark Z. f. Kerr. R N; General A. l.
Mills e s A; General T. A McAlpin Rear Ad-
Ryan, R N. and J. Pierpont Morgan.
Next Wednesday evening the junior offcsrs OF
the British fleet will be entertained by the junior
officers Of the American feet the Ma iestfc The
atre. box has been set aside for Prince Louis;
Admiral Evans has engaged a box for himself ana
many other officers OF the fleet have taken seats
The theatre Will be decorated in the American ana
British colors