Show KEEP GREEN THE MEMORY OF PERRY newport R I 1 sept 10 the coast squadron of the north atlantic fleet in command of rear admiral francis W dickens consisting ot the flagship texas and the monitors nevada arkansas and florida arrived here today to participate in me old home week exercises which began tonight with special services in all the churches the city is thronged thron ged with visitors Th ochief feature tonight was a special service in the first baptist church the marinas and blue jackets from the forts training and torpedo stations were in attendance the sermon was preached by the pastor rev dr edward A johnson whose theme commodore oliver hazard perry rhode islands gallant son and his victory of lake erie the church was handsomely decorated special seats were reserved for perry belmont a descendant of the and mrs belmont mr belmont today made public a letter sent to him by baron kaneko who was unable to accept an invitation to be present at the celebration of perry day tomorrow baron kaneko wrote you know what a keen interest the japanese people always take in what ever is connected with commodore perry whose memorable service has so closely cemented the friendly relations between this great republic and japan and particularly you know what a unique privilege I 1 had in our grateful appreciation 0 the commodores service to our empire therefore yon can well imagine my disappointment when I 1 explain that an engagement a oyster bay prevents me from having the pleasure to accept tho invitation |