Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1911-02-20
TREATY CLOSING
WAR OF 1912

WAR OF 1912
The presentation of prizes for War
Of 1912 essays, by Thomas F. Bayard,
to Miss Oriana Pauline Pierson and
Charles Edmund Griffith. Jr, and a
biographical sketch. given by Mr..
Baysrd, Of his great grandfather,
James A. Bayard, together with an
enjoyable musical program, made the
Honor Day celebration of the Daugh-
ters of 1912 on Saturday memorable
occasion. The commemoration of the
anniversary of the ratification of the
Treaty of Client by the Senate, was
given in the parlors of the New Cen
fury Club, which we're filled with
guests and members of the society.
Miss Pierson emphasized the i'm
portant part Delaware heroes had
taken in the War Of 1912, and Mr..
Griffith also spoke of the deeds of
Commodore Macdonough, which
though less famous were as great as
those of Paul Jones and Admiral
Perry. The essays were scholarly
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hensive study as well as logical ar
rangement. The young people re-
ceived high praise from the audience.
In presenting the first prize to Miss
Pierson, and the second to Mr.. Grit
| fifth, Mr.. Bayard remarked that the
War of 1912 would never be forgotten,
because no one present would forget
the admirable essays given that af-
ternoon.
Mr.. Bayard gave a fascinating ac-
count Of James A. Bayard. who was
one Of the American commissioners
who drew up the Treaty of Client,
which brought to close the War of
1912
He read several letters sent by his
great grandfather to Caesar Rodney.
The two men were bitter enemies in
political matters, but the CLOSETS of
personal friends One letter, writ
ten to Rodney when he was in Wash
ington serving the congressional term
| for which he had defeated Bayard,
read, You are not perfect. but you
have so many pleasant qualities that
we shall be glad to have you back in
! Wilmington society," Another letter
said. II csnt's help liking you in spite
of your politics" Other letters re-
ferred TO gifts of terrapin, one of
which animals Bayard expressed a
wish to forward by mail, If it had not
weighed more than the franking
privilege permitted. Everywhere that
James A. Bayard iourneyed, St.
! Petersburg, London, or Paris, he sent
back letters home that the novelty of
them soon palled, and there was
nothing in them that could compare
with friends and society in Whining
ton. He wrote to Rodney, after see
ing all the wonders of the imperial
palace I'm st. Petersburg, that there
was nothing to compare with the good
times they had had together at Cool
Spring, this State, while hunting.
A letter that interested the wo-
men present, was written to Mrs.
Bayard, by Lonodn woman. In the
interim of drawing up the Treaty of
Client, Bayard had gone to London to
purchase some dresses for his wife
and daughter. The London friend
wrote that they were fashionable and
made by a good tailor, and she ap-
proved except that the coming-out
gown for Miss Bayard was too old,
so she had taken the liberty of order
ing another.
There was also a letter written to
Bayard's son Richard, upon his grau-
uation from Princeton, while the faith
er was detained I'm Client. The COM
missioner told his son that he had two
courses open, to remain in idleness
when he could not hope to be of use
In the world, or to work and be a sue
cess. The commissioner commented
on the fact that the British commits
sioners were purposely trying to de-
lay the drawing up Of the treaty. He
described them personally as affable
and polite, and that Mr.. Adams had
dry wit He said the people of Client
we're hospitable. but were burdened
with heavy taxes.
Thomas F. Bayard spoke Of the
Treaty of Client as masterpiece, in
that It laid the foundation for much
that America has gained since; it per-
mitted no losses of what America al
ready possessed, and by keeping ST.
lence on many points, gained more
| concessions from Britain than II It
had definitely named concessions.
The committee in charge of the es-
says were Mrs Lewis B. Morrow and
Mrs. Robert Rayner. A very enter
tanning musical program was given
Miss Florence Thompson and T. L.
Henly sang solos. MY Own United
States" and Dawn" accompanied by
+. ]. Muhlhausen. Miss Lillian van
Malta Bowen of Bridgeton, n j., play
ed the Strauss waltz, The Blue
Danube" Mrs. John NJ. Wilson OF
New Castle, president Of the society
presided.
Among the guests were: Mrs. AL.
fred s. Beckett of Salem, n j., who is
regent of the Oak Tree Chapter Of
the ID. A. r. Of Salem; Miss Lizzie
Massey, regent of the Philadelphia
Chapter, ID. A. R.. and Mrs. George c
Hall, regent of Caesar Rodney Chap.
ter, this city. The entertainment com