New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
ACCEPTS KAISER'S GIFT.
Er-Mayor Schjeren UnUeiIs Portrait
at Brooklyn Institute.

Charles A schieren. the former Mavor OF the
oio city OF Brooklyn, unveiled the portrait of EN-
80 "illlafn at the Brooklyn Institute yesterday
i'eIhoon The portrait, which the Kaiser pre-
sthted to the institute is an oil painting by
neHlke' copying one by Y Corcos II represents
Nle mead OF the German Empire standing leaning
Oi ms sword He is dressed in a white uniform
ana ms red cloak lies beside him on a chair The
S'UIe Is nine feet high and six feet wide and has
IidsslVe silt frame surmounted by a golden eagle.
9teIoay ceremony took place in the gallery on
o 'i'iTu moor of the museum before crowd of
me picture veiled in American and
German hags- After Mr.. Schieren unveiled the por-
c .lI. II was formally presented to the institute by
General Won Gneist, the acting consul in New York
City, who said. in part:
asblcas tae banquet af @ held November last the
Soip SHilp.ces OF the BROOKLYN Institute of Arts and
Sead ScledHces in aonor Of Professor Dr. Wilhelm Os-
G GarG, II was announced that his majesty the
graciousness, had donated his portrait painted in
~ @ oe lnstltute The picture at the time this
5as+,rH+Iast ns ariist but has now reached its final
at this gathering present it to the institute an
6 LIute devoted to the high aim of promoting arts
For many years bond OF intellectual friendship
c,af a1led tIermsny and the United States The
trles has been the intellectual union which knits
else means friendship Of the trnest tvpe Science
IN IN t3ls sense Is one OF the most effective means
f.ct his majesty the cerrn r 55ro ba % ever
SET MS energies toward promoting arts and sci
and the United States closer together Particular
~ az you all know, has ne given proof OF his
earnest endeayors in that direction by sending
eminent scientists from Germany To this country
IN IN exchange with American men of letters. who
are expounding the results of their thinking and
Fesearches to the students Of German universities.
In now presenting the portrait of his majesty let
me congra tulate you, gentlemen. this gift and
express the hearty wish that. for many years 70
come II may continue 10 be the good fortune of
the institute 10 aid in fostering friendship be
tween Germany and the United States and 10 con-
trlbute IT'S share TO the end that, corresponding
progress nations.
tlons grow in mutual understanding and good will
toward each other.
Mr.. Schieren accepted the picture on behalf OF
the institute. He said in part:
In the absence Of the president, it gives me
pleasure TO accept the portrait of his roval majesty
the emperor OF Germany behalf of the inSt-
tute- The generous gift of the Emperor will be
greatly appreciated by the trustees and members
OF the institute. The portrait is accepted a
token OF the Emperors great admiration for this
country and its people which he has manifested
on so many occasions. ! assure you that I
express the sentiment of the trustees of the in
stitute when convey cur sincere thanks through
you for his thoughtful gift.
Addresses were also made by the Rev. DR.. S
Parkes Cadman the Rev. DIR. J. J. Heischmann
and Georg Won Skal Commissioner of Accounts.