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and jeweled orders and ribbons, while I wore only ‘‘the con- 
ventional black’’ and a Sigma Xi pin for decoration. Presently, 
Viscount Jellicoe and Her Excellency, Viscountess Jellicoe entered. 
Of course I was glad to meet ‘‘Jellicoe of Scapa Flow’’ Com- 
mander of the British Fleet. He is by no means a large man, but 
rather slim, with a nose large enough to make a rather square and 
determined chin seem a little weak at first glance. Her Excel- 
leney, Viscountess Jellicoe is a very handsome woman, entirely at 
home in her viceregal surroundings. 
The guests arranged themselves in a semi-circle, the ladies to 
the right and gentlemen on the left. The Master of Ceremonies, 
one of the aides de camp, named each guest as the Governor 
reached him, or her, and His Excellency passed along the line 
with a handshake and word of greeting for each. He was im- 
mediately followed by Her Excellency, the Viscountess Jellicoe. 
The calling of the names enabled the gentlemen to identify the 
ladies assigned them, and the guests immediately passed into the 
dining saloon. I found the lady whom I escorted a very pleasing 
companion who showed real tact in coaching me regarding the 
etiquette of the occasion. 
The Governor General sat at the middle of one side of the table 
which was beautifully decorated with flowers and which displayed 
much glittering cut-glass and silverware. The general conversa- 
tion was much the same as would be heard in polite society every- 
where and was often quite witty. One soldierly looking man near 
me had been on a lecturing tour in the United States, urging us 
to enter the war on the side of the Allies and he seemed greatly 
pleased with his experience. Uniformed attendants served the 
guests. There were about six courses accompanied by several 
kinds of wine which was indulged in with great moderation, and 
served mainly in the drinking of toasts. Lord Jellicoe proposed 
the usual toast to the King,—‘*‘The King, God bless him!’’ which 
was repeated in unison, all standing for the purpose. After we 
were seated the Governor General stood up again and proposed 
a toast to ‘‘The President of the United States’’ at which he 
saluted the only representative of that country present. All stood 
again and repeated the toast. I was, of course, immensely gratified 
by this token of good feeling. When the ladies left, the gentle- 
men remained to enjoy their cigars and wine. The man near me 
had just said, ‘‘Now let’s have a good talk about America,’’ when 
someone took me by the arm and said, ‘‘Come with me.”’ 
