New-York tribune., 1909-09-26


People have come into town from their country
seats for the week. and have opened their city
homes. where they will entertain The clubs Will
make every effort to make the visitors from ABROAD
feel that they are cordially welcome. some
persons have even returned from Europe weeks
ahead OF the time which they had originally set for
the homeward journey for the purpose Of helping
to receive the foreign guests Among them are
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Goeet. Mrs. John Jacob
Astor. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney, Mr.
and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Colonel and Mrs.
William Jay and Clarence H. Mackay.
OF all the foreign visitors in town the one who
probably figures largest in the public eye is Ad-
miral of the Fleet Sir Edward Seymour. who Is
object Of particular interest, not only by reason
OF the fact that he was at the time Of the war
with Spain at the head Of the British naval forces
in the China seas where his warm friendship and
pronounced sympathy were valued by Admiral
Dewey. but also because he is the only foreign
officer of his rank who has had the opportunity OF
commanding American force Of sailors and ma
rines in the field This occurred In the memorable
march Pexing for the relief OF the beleagueTed
legations. Sir Edward Seymour was accompanied
10 New York by Rear Admiral Frederick Tower
Hamilton. who. with his charming country seat in
NOrfolkshire. is a near neghbOr of his sovereign
| at Sandringham
Then there is Admiral Won K6ster whose rank in
the German navy is equivalent to that Of Sir Ed
ward Seymour in the British feet, but who is be-
low him in the point of seniority. He is the per-
as the father of the Germany navy. Of which he
until his retirement the other day the rank
ing officer. France IS represented by Rear Adj
miral lie Pord. youngest in point of age of the
officers Of his rank in the French navy but who
is at the head of his list to be promoted
to the rank of vice-admiral. He has lately en-
tertained the Emperor and Empress Of Russia
on board his warshps at Cherbourg. Associated
with him the official representation of France is
the eminent scientist CASTOR Darboux. member Of
the Institute OF France and possessed Of an inter
national reputation a scientist Italy sent
vice-admral who Is also member of the Senate.
Her warships are under the immediate command
OF the Marquis Ducarne. These only few
Of the foreign representatives as practically every
government is represented in one form another.
Besides these there are in town non-oficiaI vis-
I ttors of note such as the Duke Of Newcastle, Sir
Frederick Pollock Admiral Lord Charles Beresford
and his daughter. who are STAYING with Colonel
Robert NJ. Thompson. and Lady Decies. whose hus-
band. Lord Decies is the chief of younger branch
Of the great Irish house Of Beresford.
Outranking all other foreign visitors, however
are the Prince and Princess Kuni. members of the
reigning family of Japan. who are at the Plaza.
The prince is the personal representative of the
Mikado to the Hudson Fulton celebration and will
figure such at all the festivities of the week.
He distinguished himself during the war with Rus
sia and is now on his way home to Toxic after
paying visit to the Court of ST. Petersburg in
behalf Of his cousin. the Emperor Of Japan. The
princess Is the granddaughter Of Prince Shmadzu.
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whose stronghold at ShImonoseki was storned by
an American and English naval force in 1864. The
prince and princess will leave here tomorrow week
for Niagara, Chicago and San Francisco. whence
they Will sail for Yokohama.
Extensive preparations being made for the
great fete to be given by the combined naval
mittees of the Hudson-Futon Commission. the
alumni of the Naval Academy committee ap-
pointed by Columbia University Saturday after
the north grounds OF Columbia University
This will be a farewell reception to the naval and
visiting foreign officers representatives of the for
elgn governments and other guests. 1t is expected
that 1t will be attended by than thousand
persons. The grounds will be decorated with flags
lent by the warships, and international bands will
! furnish the music. Should the weather prove
propitious the gymnasium and dining hall will be
able TO accommodate several thousand persons.
Especially interesting will be a reception for the
1ackies and men-of-warsmen the South Field
There will baseball games by teams OF the visit
ing fleets vaudeville and other amusements.
Through the courtesy of Columbia University. the
naval committee of the Hudson-F Fulton Celebration
Commission has been enabled to extend the hOspi-
tality the Columbia University boathouse. the
Hudson River TO all officers Of the Hudson-FultOn
fleets II has been equipped with free telephones
telegraph service. newspapers. timetables and
guides. Any officer Of the fleet in uniform show
ing official guest card will be admitted II IS
situated at 116th street and Riverside Drive.
| The Morristown Field Club will hold it's annual
horse show this week II will be the twelfth Of
| the series and will open on Wednesday and last
until Saturday. Judging from the sale of boxes
the exhibition will prove great attraction
as ever. and society. especially the Morristown
set, is certain to be we'll represented. Among
those who have contributed prizes are H. Mex
Twombly Woodbury. G. LangdOn. Grant B. Schley
Samuel V Hoffman. George MaccullOch Miller and
many members of the show committee which in
cIudes B. Ogden Chtsolm. DIR. d. Hunter McAlpin.
George r. D. Schieftelin, Henry w Shoemaker
Walter p. Bliss, Kenneth &. Schey, and John r.
Brinley. chairman One of the features of the show
will be the four-in-hand road race. which will be
more exciting than heretofore. it will cover a
four-mile course several roads The fours
TO be driven to coaches carrying not less than
seven adults. including grooms There is also to
be four-in-hand exhibit in the ring. horses only
to count.
Among those sailing for Europe this week are
James j. Van Allen. who has spent the summer
at Wakehurst. his villa at Newport. He will go
to his home in England. where he will be Joined
later by his daughter Miss May Van AIen who
| will remain at Newport until the end OF Novem-
ber.
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Oin have arrived In
town for a few days from their country place at
Rhnebeck, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. John French have returned to town
| for the winter from Woodstock VT
Mrs. Whitney Warren. who spent the summer
at Newport sailed for Europe yesterday on the
St Louis with her daughter. Miss Maude Wet
more also went abroad yesterday on the same
steamer
Mrs Richard Gambrin arrived in town from New