The Washington herald., 1907-03-26
BRYCEGIVEN OVATION
British Ambassador Guest of
Union League Club.
MAKES MORE NEW FRIENDS
Diplomat Wins Good VIII of New
Workers with Pleasant Little Talk.
To he Guest of Chamber of Com
merce at Noon TO-day-LeaVes Me-
trOpoIis for Ottawa, Canada.

New York, March 25.-The Hon James
Bryce. the British Ambassador, was the
guest Of the Union League Club tonight
at a reception and supper. The new
Ambassador made himself strong with
the Union Leaguers. even though he did
not show himself to be much Of a hand
shaker. A pleasant little talk. which can
hardly be called speech, containing
references 10 the clubs history and ira
ditions. Scotch story, and "a handsome
compliment TO the American Union placed
the Ambassador on a warm footing with
the club.
The reception was brilliant and even
picturesque Gov. Hughes came down
from Albany with his goId-embroidered
staff, making one Of the swift trips which
the governor is getting pretty well used
70. There were representatives Of the
army and navy in Gen. Frederick d. Grant,
Rear Admiral Joseph 3. Coghlan. and a
dozen or more green and red and gold
aids. a United States Senator or two,
! several Congressman, State and Federal
judges. and men more or less distin-
guished in various activities.
Beside these there were present officers
of the British army and navy. as an es-
! cort to the Ambassador, their uniforms
and decorations adding rich touches To
the black and white background furnished
by the evening dress of most of the men
there.
walks Through Lane of Members.
The Ambassador arrived at the club
house a little before o'clock. He entered
/ with ex-Ambassador Joseph II. Choate, at
whose home he is a guest while in this
city. The members of the club. standing
| in the reception hall. formed lane
through which the small and active figure
/ of Mr.. Bryce passed with Mr. Choate
There were cheers. which Mr.. Bryce ac-
knowledged by smiles and quick bows
/ The members assembled in the large re-
Iception hall on the second floor of the
club, again forming a lane. The president
/ OF the club George r. Sheldon, brought
/ in Mr.. Bryce and escorted him to the dais
/ The governor followed on the arm of Mr.
Choate. Behind them came members of
/ the governors STAFF, an escort Of the New
York National Guard in fun panoply.
Admiral Lord Charles BeresfOrd and the
/ English officers. Then came Gen. Grant
and Admiral Coghlan, and after them a
4 long procession of members and guests.
While the members were arranging them
selves the Ambassador took a seat on the
dais with President Sheldon. Gov.
Hughes, Mr.. Choate, and Senator Chaun-
/ cey DeDeW formed little group for a few
minutes in front Of the dais chatting.
President Sheldon introduced the Am
bassador.
Greeted with Applause.
There was much applause when Mr..
Bryce stepped forward. interlocked his
fingers behind his back, and started 10
/ speak easily and conversationaIy. When
ne had concluded at the invitation of
/ President Sheldon, who stood at ur.
| Bryce's left, the elubmen formed in single
line and passed before the Ambassador.
The first few shook hands Then hand
shaking seemed to go out of fashion and
the members merely bowed to the Ambas-
sador, who acknowledged it with one OF
the alert movements that appear to be
/ characteristic of him.
/ Following the reception. Ambassador
Bryce and a company of guests We're en-
tertained at supper. There were no formal
speeches.
Ambassador Bryce viii be the guest at
noon tomorrow OF the Chamber Of Com
merce at reception and buffet luncheon.
He will make an address At O'Clock
tomorrow night the Ambassador will
start for Ottawa