Show ExAmbassador Bayard who has ony just returned to the United States I I speaking of the delivery of the log of the Mayflower to him says The ceremonies cer-emonies leading up to the delivery of this book into my hands and the ceremoniousness cere-moniousness of the presentation and charge by the bishop of London were amusing In the light of our simple democratic customs The first decree was issued by the judge of the consistory consist-ory court of the diocese of London March 25 Owing to my visit to Italy I a delay was caused that made it necessary neces-sary for a new decre to issue which was promulgated April 10 On the 29th of April I went before the consistory court which was sitting In London house Judge Tristam was arrayed in the aw Inspiring big wig and there was an air of ceremonial that was oppressive op-pressive You know these courts that have little to do do it with great pomp and ceremony The register of the court read the judges decree and the I bishop of London presented to me the logbook of the Mayflower The great Interest in this matter Is the growing I I rind feeling that the English people have for us They value their literary treasures very highly and when the i I transfer of the Mayflowers log was suggested the bishop of London nIter nI-ter coisaltlng Lord Salisbury said that an act of parliament would be necessary neces-sary as the relic A as considered a national na-tional possession and heritage The surrender of the Mayflowers log to this I country was certainly a very gracious act and a distinguished consideration of the American people And it will ever be appreciated by the American II people as such |