Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-04-10

Yesterday afternoon, at the shipyard
Of the Pusey d Jones Co., after the launch-
ing Of the pretty yacht Emrose, which
name was selected by Mr.. Rose. the owner.
in honor of the first name of his wife.
Mrs. Emma Rose, and the family name
the guests went to the offices of the com
paiiy and after laying aside their coats
and umbrellas, made necessary by the
rain, the party proceeded to the main
drawingroom, over the Offices, where
tables had been spread, and about $50
persons sat down to a sumpuous spread,
which was served by Caterer Hiram
Colder, of which several New Yorkers
spoke of as well worth their visit.
Thomas H. Savery, the president Of
the Pusey d Jones Co., sat at the head
Of the first table, with Mr.. Rose on his
right and the daughter Of the latter, who
was the sponsor, on the right Of her
father On the left of President Savery
sat Mrs. Rose and another member of the
family, and the other occupants of the
table were also from New York.
Mr.. Savery made a short address He
said. "I am not here to abridge your time,
but as the time of some of the people here
is precious and they must hasten away,
]. on behalf Of the Pusey d Jones Co.,
cordially greet you and with a heartfelt
welcome, welcome you. We are indebted
10 the fair sponsor for the duties which
she completed in a manner that is credit
able to her. / would be glad TO say that
the boat is the fastest in the world, but |
feel that / can safely say that the vessel
is the latest launched in America, and
can say this without fear Of contradiction.
We all compliment the owner of the vessel
for naming the boat with the beautiful
name Emrose, which is a testimony of
affection for the wife in placing her name
first and ahead Of the family. We appre-
ciate what the owrier OF this pretty vessel
has in mind in the near future. He has
a daughter, the fair sponsor, who will
shortly graduate, and it is the wish and
desire Of the parents to make the affair
a pleasant occasion and the sponsor de
sires to show to her classmates her love and
affection by entertaining them on the
Yacht in honor Of the event. We hope
that the owner may have all that is
pleasant.
John G. Gray said: 81 know that this
is a delightful affair and that the launch
was one to be proud of. have no interest
in the local firm. which has been here so
many years and which for itself shows it
is competent to do the work promised
at all times. The firm is like the State
Of Delaware and her people, which has
always been to the front, as was shown
when the State first signed the Consti-
tuition. II is known as the little State
Of great men, and well it bears it out. Tht
men are known for their greatness of
Character, and down in their hearts they
hre great to do what is right. This is
shown by the workmen Of the Pusey &
Jones Co. From the plainest workman
TO the president Of the concern each man
does his duty nobly and well, and let us
wish that no fairer roses are to be found
in June than in April. referring to the
name Of the boat and its owner.
A. H. Alker, commodore Of the New
York Yacht Club, delivered an interest
ing address. He stated that he had never
had the pleasure Of seeing a launch as
pleasant as this, and if the boat Travelled
as she did down the ways she would prove
herself the fastest of the squadron. He
wished every success to the owner of the
Emrose, and knew that the club would
feel proud to enroll the yacht in the clut
which he represented.
Capt. ]. d. J. Kelly, feet captain O.
the New York Yacht Club, extended {
cordial welcome TO the Emrose. He salC
when the vessel would arrive in sight o
the clubhouse he knew that the question
would be asked, Hello, what boat is that?
'Elnrose' Where was she built?' Obi sh
was built by the Pusey & Jones Co. o
Wilmington, Del, DOM you think he
a beauty /? Yes, she S all right. Thu
will the people talk about the Emrose.
Designer Gardiner gave great praise Z
the builders for their constant care ant
attention. He expressed the belief tina
they had done everything to build a boa
that the designer and owner should an
would be proud Of. He claimed that tn
boat would prove itself a craft whicl
would be comfortable at any time ant
at any place, and enc which would prov
itself safe boat. He congratulated tn
owner in securing the services Of Pres
dent Savery and his able staff.
Andrew w. Rose. the owner of the ne'