The new era., 1860-03-08


, IoAsrs, SPEECHES, Music, ETC, ETC
The anniversary of the birthday O
f General Washington, was celebrated b,
a grand festival, on the evening of IN,
22d inst, at the Northern Hotel. in thi
place.
Extensive arrangements had beer
made for the occasion, by the yariou.
committees, and much interest was man
ifested.
At an early hour, brilliant assembl,
OF some 200 persons had gathered TO.
gether In the commodious Halls and
Parlors of the Hotel The doors of the
spacious dining hall were thrown oper
at haif-past 8 o'clock, and accompanied
by spirited music from Places popula,
fr1o, (the band of the occasion, the
whole assembly marched in P,ocsssio, !,
TO The Supper Tables
These latter were three in number,
extending the entire length of the Hall
(6O feet) and groaned audibly with their
rich freight of substantials, pastry and
knick-knacks. Occupying his position
at the head Of the centre table with be-
coming dignity, sat our worth President,
James Hall, rsq., supported on either
side, at the adjoining tables, by his able
associates, 1.-THE Vice Presidentsl Messrs
Fergus and Aver.
Glancing down those long rows Of
closely filled seats, one could not fail to
be tavorably impressed with the inteIIi-
gence and refinement that met his gaze
on every side. To protect us from the
lnsinuation Of fiattery, we will add, that
at least one half of the company were
ladies who, by their smiles and beauty.
added grace and harmony to the occa-
sion.
The President now rose and introduce
ed the Rev. Ezra Newton, who opened
the exercises of the evening by an ap-
propriate and eloquent
PRAYER.
The next thing in order being
SUPPER,
was now announced, and met with a
response remarkable for its unanimity.
g." Each gallant drew his shining blade
and carued with all his chivaIry."
Just before this desperate onslaught,
we were fortunate enough to get a
glimpse of those tempting tables as they
appeared in all their pristine glory
Never before has Little Falls witnessed
such grand display of rich bounty,
rare cuisine and delicate arrangement of
edibles for the inner man. An hour
Tclls by, and we pause to look again.
The sacrifice is complete. and we gaze
on the muiiated remains of fo,cI once
resplendent in their feathery garb-on
the sad relics of bovine greatness, and
the mangled remnants of princely cakes,
countless pies, ct cetera.
General hostiities were now suspend
ed, in order to hear the Remarks of
The President.
The Hon. gentleman spoke briefly,
touching upon those noble, worthy and
patriot feelings which he believed had
actuated all in partaking cf tie festivi-
ties Of tho occasion, and az in commem-
oration Of the birth Of one Of the noblest
fathers of our proud Republic. He
closed by giving, as the first regular
toast
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE,
which was appropriately responded to
by Music.
The I'd toast was then announced
WASHINGTON,
The best model for the warricr, the
statesman and the patriot.
j. 0. Simmons responded, eulogizing
in high terms the many virtues Of our
proudly remembered Washington, and
the truth and justice of the
sentiment attached.
Music
again greeted our ears, and as the last
note died away. the 2d toast was an
by the Toast-master, J. o.
Simmons. he
The ASSOCIATES OF WASHINGTON,
heir memory is embalmcd in the hearts
of their countrymen. May we emula e
heir virtues, and perpetuate their prin-
,:P!es.
Response by Miles Brown, reviewing
he history Of those veterans who fought
our country's battles side by side (many
Of them) with our own Washington.
He closed with a tribute to General
whom. he asserted, had in
the best policy for young
by marrying at the discreet
age Of II.
The band again discoursed martial
1ma gs8 - Music,
to the intense delight and satisfaction of
all. We listened for the 4th toast, and
hearu gH1n0o ears8s 9t'B 6iaeda h 1
New ENGLAND, /
The home Of our childhood. The en-
ergy, enterprise and intelligence of
whose sons have contributed so largely
to the growth and prosperity of the
North West Ever ready to respond to
the call Of patriotism-never outstrip-
ped in the march of enterprise. May
the seed sown on Plymouth Rock over
spread the world HsD ee
j. D. Brown, Esq, appeared in res
ponse, and in glowing terms pictured