Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-21
ROOSEVELT STEAMS IN
Flag of North Pole Flying and
Ship Dressed.
HOLIDAY TAKEN BY TOWN
Family Is Reunited in Privacy Of
Steamers Cabin.
OFFICIALS EXTEND GREETING
Crowds Gathered on Water Front.
Banquet to Be Given at Con-
venience of Famous Guest.
OFFICIALS EXTEND GREETING

SYDNEY, Nova Scotia, September 21.-
Commander Robert E. Peary, after a sue
cessful quest for the north pole, returned
to Sydney today on board the steamer
Roosevelt. The explorers wife was the
first to greet him.
AS the Roosevelt, after an absence OF
over one year, steamed into Sydney har-
Dor, under a brilliant sun and cloudless
sky, the explorer and his ship were given
hearty welcome from the assembled
shipping.
At an early hour this morning, when the
Roosevelt was still edging her way along
the Cape Breton coast, the steamer-yacht
Sheelah, owned by James Ross. president
of the Dominion Coal Company. put to
sea. carrying Mrs. Peary, her daughter
Miss Marie Peary; little Robert E. Peary
jr., and a party of friends. all eager to
meet the returning explorer. Among those
on board were Col. BOrup, father OF
George Borup, a member Of the Peary ex-
petition; George Kennan, the author, and
John Kehl, the United States consul al
Sydney.
Family Reunited on Roosevelt.
The meeting between Commander Peary
and his wife took place some ten miles
harbOr.
AS the Sheelah drew alongside the
Roosevelt sailor ON the yacht hailed
the arctic ship. In reply Commander
Peary came to the rail and was greatly
surprised when he perceived his wife and
children waving their greetings.
In reply the explorer waved his slouch
hat and called to them to come on board.
A few words of welcome were exchanged
while the boat was being lowered.
Mrs. Peary. Miss Peary and the little
boy, accompanied by Col. Borup, then
went over the side of the Sheelah, took
their places in small boat and were
rowed over to the Roosevelt. In the
meantime Commander Peary had retired
to the cabin.
Meeting in Cabins Privacy.
Mrs. Peary and the children were as
sisted I'D the side of the Roosevelt and
made their way across the deck to greet
the husband and father. in private. The
Sheelah then put on full steam and re-
turned to Sydney, while the Roosevelt
came along at slower speed.
Commander Peary had decorated his
ship for the occasion. In addition to the
flags of the United States and the Do
urgee of the New York Yacht Club and
the flag of the Peary Arctic Club
The American flag waving at the peak
of the spanker gaff Of the Roosevelt at
tracted much attention. 1t bore a diago-
nal white band, on which were the words
North pole in black letters.
Meanwhile the news that the Roosevelt
was only twenty miles away spread
quickly in Sydney. Groups of people
gathered at the water front to take part
in the welcome.
The day was perfect. The harbor pre-
sented a beautiful spectacle as all man.
ner of water craft-yachts. sailboats and
motor boats-displaying their colors,
made their way down the bay to escort
the Roosevelt to her dock.
The tug c. M. Winch conveyed the Of
fetal welcoming party down the bay.
This party includes the mayor of Sydney,
Wallace Richardson: the heads of the
various city departments and other prom
inent officials.
Banquet at Peary's Convenience.
The proposed banquet to the explorer
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