Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-01-08
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yIBTY-sEvENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
THE TYPOS.
The Columbia Typographical Society, organ
ne;a SE I'm nan ,o h1rs ago, me. d .,,s ,s
transaction of some routine business the follow-
Ing officers for the ensuing term were duly IN
stalled A. L. Cavis, president; Thomas Rich,
vice president; L. MacMurray, secretary; Mich
ael Cation, treasurer; Maurice Joyce, marshal.
The meeting adjourned to the klomsn House,
On 9Th street, where arrangements had been
made for the usual annual celebration by asup-
Per. The company assembled at O'Clock, and
sat down to we'll filled tables, which had been
6nptiDgly arTayed with rich yiands by the pro
prietor OF the house, Mr.. G. A. Anderson, who
bids fair TO rival his popular predecessor In ca
ssting to the wants OF the pubic 10 ms i,he
al the head and MIR. McNeir at the other end OF
the table. Mr.. Michael Cation, the venerable
treasurer, Mr. James Clephane, Capt. T.. Il
Robinson, NessIs. Joseph Rodgers. j. e. Fran
zoni, Rich ard Claxton, W. l.. Jones, j. q. Judd,
+. III. Detweiler. w. X. Mclean, y. w. King.
G. !. Garfield, +. l. ROdier. A. l.. Settle, and
ethers who have long been connected with the
profession, were present.
The cravings Of the inner man having been
abuhdantly satisfied, the president raped the
company TO order. and said that he had pleas
ant duty TO perfOrm-that a resolution had been
adopted at the meeting OF that evening instruct
the likeness OF himself, which had been painted
for the society some years since by Mr. Peter
Baumgrass. The president then addressed Mr.
Cation, tlOquently touching upon the long and
faithful service he had rendered the society, and
asking him to accept the picture as a grateful
aeknOw ledge ment on the part of hrs fellow crafts
men. and to transmit IL to the living lineaments
of his latest posterity as the living likeness of an
honest man. lApplause.]
Dir. Cation responded, thanking the society for
the generous gift, saying that he had been a
member tor ffty-five years, and had always ap-
preeiated the respect shown him by the mem
hArE al ha Rhnrn
which had occurred in that long period, and to
the many friends who had gone to that bourne
whence no traveller returns. He would cherish
the gift for which he felt thankful from the
bottom of his heart
The Emory of the founders of the Column
bia Typographical Society was the fir<t toast
announced, and was respond6 to by Mr. f. b.
Robinson, who said tn at he first came to W ash
ingtOn in 1874, andin looking around now among
the craft be found that he was one of the few
sorts left in the old case He alluded to the good
old DAYS when there were no discordant elements
IA the craft, and detailed some of the trials en-
dgred by the members of the Society which had
eliminated To the benefit OF the present genera
ton. He concluded by offering ''the memory of
John StOckwell. ex-presdent of the Society,""
which was drank by the company.
The president illustrated the surrender of the
trade regulations by a quotation from the play of
TypOgrap hieal Union, No. 1OI, - which was re-
spOBded to by Mr.. Webb, the president of the
Union, who spoke of the past troubles and the
present harmony existing among the craft.
TIE employing printers OF Washington
was offered. and Mr.. j. q. Judd being called
upOn, made some fehcitous remarks about the
company and the supper, and said that he could
not realize much difference between the en-
plOyers and the employed, they we're all Ia
bOTers in a common field, and there was an
Identity of interest existing which should pre-
elude all hostility. He could not conceive OF a
relative position in which he could be induced
10 take position antagOnistic to the printers.
He wished them prosperity, and gave as a toast.
1.-The joaTneymen printers OF WashingtOn-all
who are here and all who msy come here-may
fhGy ant to
hr. Clcphane, in response to a toast to the
eA-presidents of the society, spoke of the old
memories which the scene revived. and dwelt
apon the peculiarities of the meetings in the
olden times. and the harmony existing even un-
Ger difficulties He concluded by repeating the
coast so frequently offered by the late Mr.. Gales:
MT Rodgers recited Z" Richard CSeur de Leon
before Jerusalem" IN fine style.
Some plays upon the name OF Mr. Beach
brought that gentleman to his feet, and called
forth some humorous remarks, which were
much enjoyed by the company.
Kathleen hayoSrneen' was sung by Mr.. y
W. King in a style which ehcited great pplause
after which Mr. Claxton sang The Wood
Peeker' in the old-fasniOned style.
Mr.. Lengtree congratulated the society upon
its prospects, and alluded to the elder members,
whore presence shed halo around the com
Psny, whose example it should be the ambition
OF the younger members To emulate. he urged
amicable adjustment in ali cases OF differeIce
a. that couEse had been the key to success in the
past
Captain Redier said he felt very proud and
happy to be among so many of his old associates
asid made some humorous illusions to some of
these by whom he was daily surrounded, and the
jokes banded between him and some others
While he was speaking created great deal Of
increment.
Mr.. Mclean patheticaly spoke of the de-
parted members of the society. many Of whom
had done so much to establish interest and char
acter tor the craft, of which We are now reaping
the benefit. He referred TO the influence Of the
society, Which was known throughout the whole
country and the hearty welcome which ALWAYS
greeted W Washington printer everywhere.
captain Robinson said tia the remarks jux
made reminded him OF the high compliment
paid the craft By the venerable Thomas Richie,
VINO, while on his death bed, had told him thai
he had met with all classes, from highest to low
est, during his life, but in all his intercourse he
had encountered nowhere so much sound sense
intelligence and elevated views as ch aracterized
the printers OF Washington.
,"Oh, where are the friends Of my YOUTH" was
then sung by Mr.. King.
MT. McNeir being called upon, fourished a
huge bundle OF manuscripts, which he said con-
famed his speech, but owing to the latepess of
the hour, he would only ask perrii sion to pub
Lsh IL In the Globe, which modest request was
unanimously acceded to.
After vote Of thanks to the retiring host Mr.
hlier, and to the present proprietor, Mr.. Ander-
son, the company united in singing "AuldIang
Syne, and then dispersed, after having passed
an evening that for hilarty, jollity, and eniOy
ment VIII long be remembered by all who mar
hclpated in celebrating the ffty-seyenth ami
veTsary.
The FISH AND OYSTER MSRKEr-Inspector
General GstchelIs report of arrivals and sales
OF marine products since Saturday at II O'clock