Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20

lie of Fighting Bob" which the COM
mon parlance of the people has at
tached to him is wholly grateful to
him. Certainly It signifies but half
OF his character. In his report OF the
battle of Santiago. written upon the
day following the engagement, he
said so long as the enemy showed
his flag the crew fought like American
seamen. but when the flag came down
| they were tender and gentle as
American women" In another place
he has said, The worst use you can
put navy to is fighting. and the
best use is keeping the peace"
These expressions show why he is
welcome and at one with the manage
ment and the people az Lake Mohonk.
| This Is a place Of peace. But 1t IS
as far removed from peace at any
price as from unnecessary war, from
inspidity as from unjust aggression.
This Is n good place TO celebrate the
| completion OF an admirals active ca
reer. and It Is good place for IA
strenuous sailor to slow down the
engines and find shelter in security
and peace.
|
of esteem and appreciation. this goodly
company celebrates you accomplishments
and welcome you to the rest you have
earned. We thank you for your gracious
ness 10 all In this great household and
particularly for your patience and kindli-
ness TO the children. We rejoice In the
promise of your stronger health. For
ourself and on behalf of all Your country
| men We wish you every good thing Ana
in earnest of 1t, We beg you 10 accep'
this loving cup. with ninety millions OF
handles, which. with entire spontane',y
and unanimity. we have prepared TOR you
ADMIT. EVANS RESPONSE.
In accepting the loving cup. Admiral
Evans made the following address;
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In one respect at least naval OFFICERS
exactly like any other worthy servants
of the people-they are glad when thev
have pleased their employers FroH
what have heard and seen here 10
night, It's GEMS that during my IS years
of actual servics I have given sausfac'
ton to you who may fairly be assumed
to represent the people OF the unite'
States-my employers. I have not Inc
necessary words with which to thanf
Won tor what YOU have tonight don'
for me. Please accept my sincere snanR'
for the beautiful cup which Will DO pre-
served and valued by those OF my
family who survive me.
II may not be out OF place for mo u
say that during my 4s years OF service
have done all IN my power 10 uphold IN
honor and dignity OF my country an
that I have loved the dear old nag as
love nothing else IN this world That
, have suffered severely under tna' '"
must be evident to any one who secs me
bu, 7 would live my life over again JUS
. as have lived 1t II knew the su"er'h
was TO be a thousand times as great
go TO the retired list with lee""s wa
il is reward for long and honorap'
service, and hope to enjoy the rest an
comfort IL may bring. unless Some e'he'
sercv shall call me back into acuV
a service. when ! shall give al Una.
:. mains of me TO my country as whl'hs'
as have given the best years Oh III
a manhood.
thank YOU again most sincerely ~
:. the courtesy YOU have shown me-
y Cheering and applause fo'o"eo ~
:, miral Evans speech. Just at the close
y the exercises a huge birthday cak'
, covered with So candles, was orous'
:. into the room. A reception followed tn
y formal ceremonies.