The entire proceedings of the Reception by President Roosevelt, Annual Meeting and Eleventh Annual Dinner were stenographically reported by Miss Viola Follis of Providence, R. I., and by her transcribed. Within a few days afterwards, a copy of his speech was furnished each speaker, so that it would come to the hands of the Editor of the _Journal_ exactly as the speaker wished it finally to read. The stenographic report and transcription were absolutely complete and without error. The floral decorations on the tables and walls were beautiful and lavish, and at the termination of the dinner some of the nice pieces were sent to the quarters of our lady guests, while the remainder were sent to the hospitals. During the evening music was furnished by a good orchestra. The words of “Star Spangled Banner,” “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,” “Wearing of the Green,” “Minstrel Boy,” and “Yankee Doodle” were printed on the program, and the assemblage, accompanied by the musicians, sung these songs with a will. [Illustration: HON. WILLIAM F. SHEEHAN. Of New York City. An Honored Member of the Society. ] A large number of guests left Washington Sunday, January 17th, on the Royal Blue Line 3 p. m. express for New York, and for their comfort special cars were attached exclusively for their use. In the dining car a special dinner was prepared and served under the supervision of Conductor Lewis A. Herring, which was enjoyed by nearly all who returned on that train, and he made the occasion enjoyable by pointing out several interesting bits of scenery _en route_, among which was the place where Washington crossed the Delaware. The menu was as follows: Broiled Sardines on Toast Blue Points on Half Shell Ox Joint, Anglaise Consomme, Macedoine Celery Olives Baked Mackerel, Royal Sauce Potatoes, Julienne Lamb Chops, with Green Peas French Pancake, au Rum Prime Roast Beef, au Jus Mashed Potatoes Fried Parsnips Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce String Beans Spinach, with Egg Claret Punch Chicken Salad, au Mayonnaise Tapioca Pudding, Custard Sauce Vanilla Ice Cream Assorted Cake Sugar Wafers Roquefort and Edam Cheese Toasted Water Crackers Saltine Wafers Black Coffee Benedictine WASHINGTON, D. C., January 17, 1909.