Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-10-29
Presented to New Torpedo
Boat Destroyer Roe.
HONOR OF ADMIRAL ROE
Admiral Dewey Attends Ceremonies
on Board Little Vessel.
LUNCHEON FOLLOWS EXERCISES
Letters of Regret Received From
Secretary Meyer, Gen. Grant
and Others.

In cOmmemoration of the name and
record of the late Rear Admiral Francis
a. Roe, one of the distinguished figures
I'm American naval history, the officers
and crew of the new torpedo boat de-
stroyer which bears his name TO-DAY
were made the recipients of handsome
silver loving cup and = portrait in oil OF
Rear Admiral Roe. The presentation ex-
ercies took place on board the Roe, whica
was lying in the Potomac river off the
Washington navy yard. The new vessel
made her maiden voyage from Newport
News, where she was launched a few
days ago, to Washington, so that she
might be in port at the Capital for these
exercises.
The loving cup was the gift Of Mrs.
Henry c. Payne. widow of the former
Postmaster General, who was a cousin of
Rear Admiral Roe. The oil painting was
presented by the widow and son of the
late rear admiral. Both gifts were re-
received by Lieut.. Commander Wood
ward, commanding officer Of the Roe.
The party which participated in the ex-
ercises included Mrs. Francis Asbury
Roe, Admiral Dewey. Justice Henry r.
v. Sheridan. U. s. A; Mrs. Sheridan.
Brig. Gen. George H. Torney. u. S. A.;
Mrs Torney. Capt. II. p. Jones. L. S. N;
Lieut.. Commander H; v. Butler, U. s; NJ;
S. N; Lieut.. Newton. U. S. N: Miss
Washington Rev. Dr. William Taylor
Snyder. Mrs. Snyder. DR.. Marcus Ben
jamin. Mrs. Benjamin. Miss Berry, A.
son. Mrs. Donaldson. DIR. s. 8. Snyder,
Miss Gouveneur and Miss knight.
Admirals Salute Fired.
When the party boarded the torpedo
boat destroyer a salute Of nineteen guns
was fired in honor Of Admiral Dewey.
The silver cup was presented to Com
mander Woodward by Miss Birdie WASH
ington, great-great-grandniec of
George Washington, and a niece of Rear
Admiral Roe. She read an address pre-
pared by Mrs. Payne.
The presentation of the portrait was
in part:
Lieut.. Woodward and Oficers of the
Roe: On behalf of the widow and son of
the distinguished naval hero after whom
and privilege of presenting his portrait,
through you, to the ship. The donors of
this token have especially enjoined
against any extended or eulogistic re-
marks on this occasion.
Il think this Is wise and proper, for
such indOmitable courage, devotion to
duty and successful achievements as
characterized the career Of Admiral Roe
need no emphasis or establishment in
this assembly.
II think I may be pardoned II say
that / think it is particularly gratifying
that this portrait should be presented on
this occasion in the presence OF SO dis
tinguished gathering-embracing as 1t
does some Of the most famous NAM s In
Americas fair history-Washington, Sher-
idan. Torney. Brown and that indomit-
able, courageous, uncomfortable, charm
ing man, whom all America delig It's TO
honor as the first officer of its great navy,
Admiral Dewey.
May you ind place in your good
ship with which to adorn this living
image of its namesake and may its pres
ence ever be a guiding hand in its sue
cessful career"
Luncheon at Hotel
Immediately following the exercises on
board the vessel the party returned to
the New Willard Hotel. where an elabo-
rate luncheon was served. During the
luncheon letters of regret were read from
the Secretary of the Navy. George Won
l.. Meyer: Assistant Secretary Winthrop,
Gen. Frederick D. Grant and Lieut.. L.
S. Grant, Sd.
The loving cup was engraved as fol-
lows:
Presented to the destroyer Francis A.
Roe, by Lydia ". Van Dyke Payne. in
loving memory of her distinguished
cousin, Francis Asbury Roe, L. 9. N.
rear admiral OF the line
In addition, there was a reproduction
in script upon the face Of the cup of Adj
miral Roe's definition of the ideal naval
officer which read as follows:
"a high moral character united with
an indOmitable courage, bold and daring.
quick OF wit. and slow o. passion. he
must seek to cultivate and embody in
himself the gr9ces OF a gentle life, the
generosity Of q knight. the gallantry of
sea officer. and the cool. cutting discern
ment and judgment, with all the polished
graces of a gentleman