The Mena weekly star., 1906-12-06
THANKSGIVING ABROAD.
Americans in Most of the Capitals of Europe Celebrated
 the Day.
500 GUESTS AT lONDOA'S BIG BANQUET
President Roosevelt Lnuded by Eng fish speakcrs-Ambassa Reid Replies for Americans - Recep- tions and Dinners nt Vienna, Ber- lin. Paris nnd St. PetersburS.


 lin. Paris ana st. Petersburg.
 London. Dec 1.-The members oi the American society, with their la dies and 800 guests gathered Thurs day night at the hotel Cecil for the annual Thanksgiving dinner of the SO ciety. The dining hall and the tables were decorated with products of field and garden. The menu was in the shape of a pumpkin, to which was at tached cornhusk. Ambassador Reid, Ssosert J. Wynne, the American con sul general the embassy staff and the head masters of England's great pub lie schools were among the guests of honor. John Morgan Richards. father of the late Mrs. Craigie, presided.
 After the toast to king Edward the Rev. Edward Littleton, head master of Eton, proposed the health of Pres ident Roosevelt in an eloquent speech. He said that speaking for the school boys of England no parsonage was to- day as interesting as the American president whose sportsmanship, hones- ty and strength had made him the ad- miration of both English boys and men. The speaker declared President Roosevelt to be the most important figure in contemporary civilizations.
 The Rev. Joseph Wood, proposed the health of the American ambassa- dor and Mir Reid speaking as the pres ident's immediate representative in England returned sor the honor done the president Referring to the New foundland controversy, MT. Reid said that before another season there will be enough good feeling between the two governments to insure a settle ment that will put the matter at rest forever.
 Referring to the approaching The Hague conference. MT. Reid said that it seems possible that the new world may speak with one voice for checking ar maments and against infringing na- tional sovereignty by the collection of private debts by force. There is some reason to hope he continued that the two branches of the English-speak- ing race also will act as one
 Vienna, Dec. 1.-Charles Spencer Francis, the American ambassador, held a Thanksgiving reception at the embassy Thursday which was attend ed by almost the entire American col ony. The occasion passed most pleas antly and was thoroughly enjoyed by the Americans. A number of persons prominent in Viennese society att tended, as did several English resi- dents. The guests were received by MT. Francis, his wife and their daugh- ters. The reception was the most notable held here for many years. A number of the diplomatic representa- tives also were present.
 Berlin, Dec. 1.-Three hundred American residents of Berlin attend de a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday night. Alexander H. Thackara, Amer. ican consul general presided and pr. Rufus P Johnston. of the Fifth Avenue Baptist church, New York, made a speech. A cablegram of felicitation was sent 10 President Roosevelt The banquet was followed by a dance.
 Paris, Dec. 1-Mrs. Mccormick. wife of the Ambassador assisted by Miss Helen Gould and Mrs. Frank H Mason, wife of the American consul general gave Thanksgiving tea at the American ambassadoral residence Thursday for the young ladies of the American club of Paris, which was founded by Mrs. Whitelaw Reid.
 Oxford, Eng Dec. 1.--More than 100 American residents of Oxford as. sembled for Thanksgiving dinner Thursday night The guests of the evening included Dr. George K. Par Kin, representing the Rhodes scholar. ship trust; T, W. Hawkins. secretary of the Atlantic Union; Albert Pulitz. CT, of New York, and a number of Rhodes scholars and Oxford students The usual toasts were honred with enthusiasm.
 Physician--Madam, your husband is suffering from overwork.
 Mrs. W.-And will he have to give up his place under the government?
 Whats that? Is he a government official?
 Mrs. W.-Yes, sir.
 Physieian-H'm; I'll diagnose his case again. He probably needs exer. else of some kind.
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