Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-03
LOCAL NEWS.
The Banouet to the National

The Banquet to the Nationals.
The Banquet given by the Base Ball frater-
nifty OF the District, at the Krkwood House
last night, to the victorious frst nine of the
National upon their return from their Western
tour was we'll conducted and happy affair.
The hour for the supper was O'Clock, snd
q large crowd gathered at the hotel and made
themselves "at home" In one of the parlors,
singing their favorite airs until hall. past nine
when the company were marched into the
large dining room, where there was a table set
around three sides OF the room heavily laden.
and near the head of the table. upon the wall
was displayed the large and triumphant ban
ner OF the Nationals, who sustained only one
defeat en- their trip.
The members OF the press were first intro.
duced to the room and Seated on the right and
left Of the head OF the table, where sat Major
following them were the delegations Of
the National Club, the other base bail cIubs
and invited guests. The company were soon
its burden. The gentIemanly host Of the house.
Barney Green, and his Steward, f. B. Brad .
ley, We're around experimenting in person.
Tne following was the bill of fare discussed ::
Soup-Clam. Fish-Halibut boiled, anchovy
sauce. Boiled-Corned beef, ham, beef tong ne,
Roast-Ribs OF beef, lamb, mint sauce, chick
ems, veal. Cold Dishes-Ham ornamented,
peel tongue decorated, corned beef pressed in
bellou, chicken salad la mayonaise. Entrees
Spring chickens broiled, cream sauce: KID :
neys saute; champagne sauce; sweet-breads, ;,
tomatoes sauce; maccaroni and cheese. Vege.
tables-Boiled ia potatoes, mashed potatoes
stewed tomatoes, sliced tomatoes. young bsets.
steWed onions. Pastry-Apple pie, blackberry
PIE, whortleberry pie, pound cake, sponge
cake, Jenny Lind cake, lemon drops, ladv
nneers- Desert-bianc mango, lemon water
After the substantial portion Of the supper
had been disposed OF there was a general pop.
ping of champagne corks heard throuphopt
the room. The President OF the Dis rtct Asse.
citation, Major Ellerbeck, who presided at the
head, called the assemb!age TO order and spoke
as follows
Gentlemen OF the NATIONALS Firs, Nine.
Bali Players and Friend: am proud OF the
privilege which has fallen to myself OF adj.
dressing you on this occasion, not because
think can do the subject the full Justice it
would have met with from many OF the gen.
tlsmen pres nt tonight For that reason al
most wish it had fallen to another, with all ths
ts'ent and experience represented here. But,
and all my energies having been nlisted since
the yer 1855, cheerIully undertake my task.
Ten years ago, In the Stale OF New York,
base ball had taken brilliant start, aud am
proud 20 see among your number the same
familiar faces of the past. The names OF
Wright, Fox, Fletcher, Norton, Smith, and
last, but not least Berthrong and Studley.
will stand among The foremost Of the base ball
players " no emana;ed from the Empire State:
and "a we are all ashngtoni ans now, we, in
common with the natives Of cur capital, will
unite with the names OF Williams and Parker
This spontaneous offerlDg &, gentlemen, has come
frt ely rom your friends and admirers-and
they are universal here-W ho have watched
your progress well; and when the news OF your
continued victories reached us. the hearty
shouts. such as only ball players can give,
shook to the very foundation the massive walls
OF our beautiful Capitol structure. You had the
best wishes OF all who remained at home. as
q q rQ Qcfn hnrr oy
you as excurstOnisrs. l NAV here
add the prayers Of the ladies, who take so
lively an IN terest in our game, were Het lacking
We have reliable proof from abroad that
your department, while absent, has been such
as drew forth showers Of compliments from all
side, and your many victories have crowned
your names with imperissable laurels. No
base ball club has ever undertaken an excur-
sion Of so great a magnitude, the perfection OF
which must justly be awarded to Uol. Jones,
and 1t may never be exceiled on this or any
other continent. The good name you have left
behind you, gentlemen, will be remembered
as long AS those who participated in the games
may 1--we to recall them, an let us hope IL may
tend much to elevate the standard of our ma
tional game. and perpetuate our ia avorite pas
times for all future generations, and cannot
see why this is not an event In your lives that
will stand inscribed on the re cords OF time Ia
such glowing letters as to we'll afford you the
greatest pride and satisfaction.
Tbs toast was then proposed. ''The guests
we entertain-the successful nine of the Ma
tIonal," which was responded to by Col
Jones, President OF the National Club, who on
behalf of the nine Of the National rendered their
hearty thanks for the rece ption given them on
their return. A few friends met at his house.
he said. one evening last winter and suggested
that the club 60 on tour during the summer.
ii was finally agreed that the club should 90
out West; they had felt the strength OF the cas-
tern clubs the summer previous, and found the
gsm with them 10 be in its perfection, but they
did not know as to the strength OF the Western
clubs. They started on the 11th day OF July
The strength OF the clubs to be met was un-
known and but TIVE OF the ninety players to
played. 2.400 miles travelled over and the club
returned to their homes in 20 days. 1t had
been been agreed that no entertainment
was relieiousIy carried out, while, too, it
was stipulated that no liquors should be
used. and this also was carried out with one
thing like caroasing or late hours. and all by
which they would be divested Of their manly
strength, and to this COL Jones attributed
their success. The bearing Of the nine upon
and off the field was q credit to themselves
and the city they represented. The treatment
OF the club was all that they expected. and
even more; no drawback was encountered
until hey arrived at Louisville, where the press
was defiant, and during the game the players
were frequently interrupted by insulting and
taunting remarks from the spectators, who did
not cease to hiss at the decisions Of the umpire
and disturb the quiet of the game, so much
that nothing could at times be heard bat the
sbeuts of the bystanders. The Chicago press
also threw out many taunts, but the peaker
excused them by saying that they have pre-
Yailing habit OF boasting upon everything
that has its origin in Illinois, yet the arrival
Of the nine In that city created much excite
ment The game with the Forrest City Club,
he said, was as honorably won as 1t was lost.
The nine upon that occasion were In q poor
condition to play a match game, but the loss
OF that game spurred them into action, and
gave them determination to meet the cham.
pions Of the West.
The Colonel took his seat amid Il I'D and
continued applause. and Heald's Brass Band,
which was situated in the centre of the room,
struck up Hail to the chief"
The next toas. was. "Tbe President Of the
United States" Responded to by Mr.. Dodge,
OF the chicago Republican, who
responded very happily. after which the band
struck up s'The Star Spangled Banner"
The boquets precented TO the nine by their
lady friends were then presented, and were
as follows: Colonel Jones, compliments OF
Mrs. r. A. Cronin; Val. Robinson, compli-
ments of Mrs. r. A. Cronin; George Wright,
.ahe champion" by Miss Mollie Birth; Geo.
Fletcher, compliments Of Miss Annie NJ
Birth: H. G. Mclean, compliments of Miss A.
NJ. Birth; Majsr r. Z. Ellerbeck, compliments
Of IN"
The next toast offered was 1.-The American
Congrs ss,' responded TO by Mr.. Wm. Will
Iiams, the renowned pitcher, who made few
loud applause, and the band play ed sThe Red,
w hite and Blue"
The following toast was then proposed and
responded to by Mr.. 9. q. Coon: 'sThe base
bali PLAYERS OF the District" The band then
plaved .tYOnder Rock.o