56 THE NORTH ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH. wall in front of the Mayor’s chair was placed a large map of the projected line, and over it the words, “Welcome to our Guests, and Honour to the Brave.” An excellent quadrille band occupied the orchestra, which played at intervals during the evening. The Mayor (Frederick Perkins, Esq.) presided over the .distinguished party with great ability, and was supported, right and left, by the guests of the evening. The vice-chair was filled by C. E. Deacon, Esq., the Town Clerk. Of the Expedition there were present, Captain Allen Young, Mr. J. E. Davis, R.N., Dr. John Rae, Colonel Tal. P. Shaffner, and Mr. John E. Woods; and, also, the Danish Commissioners, Lieut. C. F. Th. Von Zeilau, of the Royal Danish Army, and Mr. Arnljot Olafsson, Member of the Icelandic Diet. The cloths having been cleared, The Mayor rose amid loud cheering, and said:—Gentlemen, the first toast which it is my honour and privilege to propose to you this evening is that of her most gracious Majesty the Queen, and long may she live. I believe that, as every year is added to her existence, she gains more on the hearts and affections of her people, who become more closely entwined around her throne as loving subjects. Gentlemen, I ask you to drink to the health of our beloved Sovereign (great applause). The Mayor :—The next toast, gentlemen, is one which is invariably received with that distinguished honour which it deserves. I give you, “ The Prince Consort, the Prince of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family.” (This toast was drunk with enthusiastic cheering.) The Mayor :—Gentlemen, I am sure there is no town in England where the toast which stands next on the list meets with a warmer or more hearty reception than in Southampton. From this port steamers depart almost daily, with the citizens of our own country bound for America, or arrive here from the other side of the Atlantic, bringing Americans on visits of business or pleasure to this Island (hear, hear). Whilst such interchanges and con- tinued fraternisations are going on, not only will the people of Southampton respect the President of the United States (applause), but such a strong link will bind together the two countries that nothing will, it is to be hoped, ever occur to disturb the friendship so long existing between them (renewed cheering). With an Electric Telegraph across the Atlantic, the people on both sides would be able, as it were, to stretch out their hands in fellowship across the ocean, and give each other such a hearty grip as would not easily be separated. Gentlemen, I give you “ The President of the United States.” (Drunk with great applause.) Mr. Bailey, of New York, was called upon to respond to the

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