Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-12-23


sents the old civilization and the new; let us re-
| ject nothing good In the old and accept nothing
wrong in the new, but improve on them both"
a., hesponse oy 3. .. French, who SPOKE OF hav,
Of the society of the olden time, of which
there was much to admire and pattern after.
The true chivalry Of the old society was to be
admired. The new society had brought about
many changes-now the colored man can be sa-
luted as an equal. He spoke of the proposed re-
moval OF the seat of Government, saying that
Ii could not be done-that the discussion now
ing on upon the subject tended only to
strengthen IL as the permanent capital Of the
nation Washington owed much TO New Eng
ss
Response by Major Ben Perley Poore, OF the
Boston Journal, who commenced by telling an
amusing story, after which he proceeded to say
that in New England they recognized many
kinds of presses. The cider press of his father
he remembered well; the hay press, and the
press which every Yankee boy gave his sweet
freedom Of the press. fLaughter.l He proceeded
to speak of the part the press of the country had
taken in the advancement Of useful knowledge
speaker on occasions of this sort. was listened 70
with great interest.
stability
Response by s. c. Fessenden. of Maine.
"Connectcut-Smal in extent and obscure i'm
position, but great in her early history and in
the silent energy of worth and benehcense.'
Colonel j. G. Smith read the following original
poem:
Why, on this December dsr.
Gathers here the festive throng;
Why the festal board array;
why the anthems notes prolong?
Many voices, twinkling feet,
Eyes that sparkle, cheeks that glow;
Hands that hands wish welcome greet,
Hearts with gladness that o'erffOw.
These proclaim the Pilgrims day,
Indexed on the scroll of time
milestone on the spiral way,
Leading up to heights sublime.
Natal day of souls sincere,
Landmark for the brave and free;
Hearts, that love, and God revere,
Leap with JOY to welcome thee.
From the tortured VOL string,
From the trumpet's brazen throat,
Let the notes exultant spring,
Let the sweet cadenZa float.
Here, with sound of trump and drum,
Age and youth triumphant meet;
Here has dazzling beauty come,
Manly strength in smiles to greet.
Fill the tankard to its brim,
Drink to manhOods battle won:
Raise on high the festal hymn
waive the flowing gonfalon.
Greet the pilgrims bold and true,
Living yet but gone before;
Still within our mental view,
Waiting on the farther shore.
Standish, Brewster, Endicott.
AL that noble pilgrim band;
Champions Of unfettered thought,
Wait us in the summer land.
Manhood's sturdy pioneers,
Gods bold vanguard for the right;
Every soul that truth reveres,
Throbs applause for thee tonight.
Raise the paan once again,
Sounding brass and trembling string,
Join with voice the swelling strain,
Make the pallid marble ring.
Ours, princely heritage,
Bought with brave ancestral toll;
Ours, bright historic page,
Ours, consecrated soil.
Be our aim and purpose high,
Wisely all these gifts to share;
With strong limbs and watchful eye
Guard them with paternal care.
And when passed from life's brief stage
To the spirits destiny,
Leave the priceless heritage
To more noble sons than We.
After the toasts had all been read, the tables
were removed, then commenced the dancing,
about midnight, under the floor management Of
OF Mr.. 5: j. Kimball. Chase's National Band
furnished the music for the occasion. The floor
French, Weeks, FOgg, Bond, Harmon, Moore,
Chapman, Babson, Cutter and Faunce.
Inc nan was admirably arranged, and the
in connection with the tasteful dresses OF the
ladies', and their smiling faces on all sides,
formed very pleasing picture indeed, and
Pio'es eat me SOBER anu stalQ New Englander
can be merry at the proper times.
THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION gave a sociable
last evening at Harmonial Hall, at which there
was large attendance, and dancing, converse
ton, and card playing was enjoyed to q late
The INDIANA AssocIAr1oN met last evening
at Union Leagne Hall, when letters were read
from the Senators and Representatives of that
State, who had been elected honorary members
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For other Locals, see nrst paee.1