Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-05-08
METCALF REVIEWS
COMBINED FLEETS

san Francisco. May S.-WhIle
hundreds of thousands OF people
gazed upon the spectacle from every
point OF vantage along thA water
front, Secretary OF the Navy Met
calf today reviewed the. combined
Atlantic and Pacific fleets In san
Francisco Bay The review was by
all odds the most impressive exhi-
bition OF the strength and power OF
the American navy ever Witnessed
and 1t was small wonder that the
eyes OF the naval seer Atary, the exc
cutive director OF the great sea-
nghting machine glistened with
pride and that his fellow Califor-
mans expressed their appreciation In
deatening cheers. Spick and span,
with cleaning paint and shining
brass. with every man at his post
OF duty. the vessels OF war passedbe-
fore Secretary Metcalf and doomed
forth thunderous salute in his
honos
This evening Secretary Metcalt
and the admirals OF the fleet Will be
the guests OF honor at the San Fran
cisco banquet at the st. Francis,
which pr mises to be- the greatest
function OF its kind ever held on the
coast There VIII be more than 600
at the dinner, which will cost 500
per plate. While the officers are
dining, the sailors Will continue
their athletic carnival La the naval
pavilion tonight. p t.l, .s..
Today's review is doubly memor-
able az marked the official close OF
the naval career OF Rear Admiral
Fighting Bob" Evans Although
Evans Will not reach the statutory
age for retirement-62 years-untn
August IS, the condition OF hts
health forbids further activity. Rear
Admiral Thomas Will be in com
mand OF the fleet during its stay on
the coast. but to Rear Admiral
Sperry win be given the honor of
taking the big sixteen" back to the
Atlantic coast by ciroling the globe
The Pacific feet. which took part
in tOday's review, will sail tomor-
row for the south to carry out a pro-
gram OF drills manoeuvres and ex-
ercises.
Tomorrow will be Oakland day,
when the festivities incident to the
visit or the feet Will be Temporarily
transferred to that city. On SUN
day there will be special services
in all the churches and In the naval
pavilion.
In addition to grand ball for
the enlisted men on Tuesday night,
daily athletic meets and other
amusements a number OF trips are
scheduled for next week. The pro.
gram Of the Sightseeing committee
Is an extensive one and includes the
following events:
Monday, May l1.-Automobll
run through the city for Secretary
Metcalf distinguished visitors and
officers OF the feet. Observation
carr ides for 900 enlisted men,
starting from Ferry building at $3.50
"a. m, II a. m, 1880 p. m. and
p. m.
Tuesday. May Excursion 20
Vallejo for 500 officers and men OF
the feet
Wednesday. May 13-Trip to Mt.
Tamalpias aud Muir woods, With
luncheon at Mount Tamalpias. for
200 officers Of the heeb Car rides
for 1000 enlisted men as on Mon
day Trip to San Jose for 500 Off
cars Of the feet, with grand ball in
the evening.
Thursday, May Berkeley
day.
Friday, May 15.-Car rides for
1000 mon as on Monday and We'd
nesdoy.
Saturday, May 10 Santa Rosa
day. Excursion 10 Santa Rosa Tor
twenty-five officers and 175 enlisted
men. second trip to SIT Tamalpias
and Muir woods for 200 officers.
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Mrs Henry Webber. OF Salem,
Va, arrived IN the city last night
10 he at the bedside Of her son. W.