Walcott said that geology had sustained a great 
loss when Powell had transferred Holmes from the Geologi- 
cal Survey to the Bureau of Ethnology. 
.Day spoke of his embarrassment as he was making 
his maiden effort as an orator. He spoke of Mr. Skiff, 
director of the Chicago Museum, and. of Holmes 1 qualifica- 
tions to fill the position accepted by him. 
Adler spoke of the relations of eastern and west- 
ern science, and said that we were not Americans but a 
colony of European peoples. * 
Mason addressed Holmes in a fatherly way, and de- 
scribed his work and his prospects in a most flattering 
manner . 
McGee spoke in laudatory terms and wished Holmes 
n Godspeed and a quick return! TT 
Walcott then, after a flattering reference to 
Holmes 1 character and achievements, spoke of the history o 
Wassail and the loving cup, and then brought out from be- 
neath his chair a beautiful two-handled silver loving cup 
and presented it to Holmes on behalf of his many friends. 
It bore the engraved inscription 
Holmes was then called upon and was greeted with 
much enthusiasm. He said that he could not do more than 
thank them for the great compliment paid him. He was 
