Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-23
CELEBRATE OF FRANHLIN'S
BIRTHDAY.
Rail and Banquet Of Columbia Typo
graDhieaI Union.

Frankln's birthday, which was celebrated in
style by Columbia Typographical Union, No.
1Ol, OF this city, by grand ball and banquet.
For weeks past preparations were in pro-
gress, and, of course, eliminated in a success
worthy the printers of Washington and the
day they celebrated.
The magnificent dancing hall was hand
somely, but not gaudily decorated, the walls
being beautifully feStOOned in white, blue,
and red, and from the mammoth windows
were suspended elegant white lace curtains,
lOOped with red, white and blue ribbon. At
each window was also suspended pretty
cage containing o caEaTv -. anu IN the
chahceiers, which were appropriately fes-
tooned, were appended several cages of lively
canarles, whose sweet and melOdious warb-
ing was most enchanting to the ear. Life
IKE IKE portraits OF Franklin and our venerable
fellOw-tOwDSman and printer. Michael Ca
walls.
About nine o'clock the doors leading to the
Dali room were thrown open, and soon there
after a goOdly company of ladies and gentle
men assembled Prof. PiStorio, with his ia
vorite fun band, occupied the music stand,
and at signal from Mr.. Norval w. King,
The efhclent floor manager. the opening march
was begun, and the initiatOry grand prone
made commenced, and at the conclusion of
which the floor was prepared for the regular
OTieT OF dancing, which was continued by
the merry aSSemblage without interruption
until near midnight, when the banquet was
announced to be in readiness.
In spacious hall adjoining the ball ROOM
three tables leach IS feet long, had been set.
TO which the patrons of the ball and invited
guests were uShered about twelve O'Clock,
and when we say they were ICeR Ln,ten with
substantials and delicacies, the
FOLLOWING MENU
Entrees-Stewedo oysters. fried oysters raw oysters
cold plshtsmBoned turkey apple jelly roast tur
tongue, pressed corned beef Westphala ham, boned;
frf i9bster en- FORM chicken salad lobster salad
French mustard, celery catsup
Dessert-FTuit cake, fancy cake, pound cake,
oranges, apples raISnsr almonds, hlherts, walnuts
vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, lemon ice
The caterers were Messrs. Levi Woodbury..
James w. Nesbitt, and f. w. w. Griffin, of
the "St. George Dining Rooms" attached to
Masonic Temple, and the feast was declared
by all present, by George" to be the most
excellent. These gentlemen superintendent the
banquet in person, assisted by a corps of
polite and attentive assistants, who seemed
to anticipate every wish of the two hundred
and fifty ladies and gentlemen who occupied
seats at the tables Nearly an hour was con
sumed in discussing the ample bill of fare
during which pleasant "side-talk" prevailed
NO STEREOTYPE Stretches,
as is too often the case on similar occasions
marring the pleasure nor trying the patience
of any one present; but to the sentiment of
"FraDklin-1he printer. PHILOSOPHER, and
statesman" Nicholas Watkins, esq. the
lately elected President of Typographical
Union, No. 1O1, made the following felicitous
and brief remarks:
II will not attempt a review of the life of
Benjamin Franklin. His fame is world wide
and will so continue as long as there is light
In the lightning's flash or type TO stick"
III Is well that such men were not born to die:
il is well that such spirits while resting
from their labOrs, mid "flOwery paths" AMI
by 'silvery streams" should live in the
hearts and minds of the people whom they
have left behind, and who are still battling
with the realities of life. The young printer
in remembering Benjamin Franklin, will be
encouraged in his labOrs, and will continue
his struggles-he will rise like the "early
bird, !" and by indOmitable will and energy,
overcome the devil" or any other obstacle
that may lie in the way-while in old age
having lived a useful and honorable life. ne
will not, like an ambitious Alexander be
sorely troubled, and. like baby, cry, for
worlds to conquer-but be content; he, the
printer, being Gods nObleman, the peer of
the presidents, the kings, and the pOtentates
of the nations. The philosopher. too may
by study OF his life, learn wisdom; he will
learn that while big boats, Pacific Mail
steamships, may venture more, little boats
must hug the shore"-and, by following his
example, in flying his kite, may gather light
from the heavens; and, amid bitter storms
be as calm and serene, in his jOurneyings, as
was the beautiful Venus in her transit
Neither should the statesman forget
were the bases of his actions, and
Love and Mercy formed prominent
elements Of his nature. Broad and
comprehensive in intellect, independent in
spirit, correct in judgment, liberal in senti-
ment and AS politician neither penny wise
or pound foolish" he would afford good
''cc Ply" and be a safe guide for the states
men OF all ages. Printers, philosophers and
>tate>meI.: Know you not the great man we
seek 10 hOnOr-his life and character? ask
tie question, and await reply. hear the
Franklin, then-it were better were you
better men"
At the conclusion OF the remarks of Mr..
w tkins, receipt of
Letters from Abroad
were Acknowledged from number of dis
tinguished persOnages To whom invitations
mad been forwarded, regretting their inabil-
i'N 10 be present and participate in the ami
versaTy celebration OF Franklin's birthday,
from few of which the following are ex-
tracts:
wN. II. BODwELL,
president of the International Typographical
Union, says: "PleaSe'eXtend to the members
of Union No 1O1 my thanks for their kind in
Vltatlon TO be present at the ball and ban
quet ON The anniversary day of our patron
and saint Nothing would give me greater
pleasure than TO meet with the members of
Union No. 10l upon that occasion, bat BUSH
ness engagements are such as prohibit it,
Trusting and believing that the occasion will
be in every way enjoyable and successful,
and sincerely regretting my inability TO at
tend, am INTERNALLY yours, &c"
II. s. NENAMIN,
editor and proprietor of the Printers Circular,
published at Philadelphia, and who was the
f isi at the late printers tournament in
TINS city, writes: only relations with the
printers of Washington have been so exceed
ingly gratifying TO me that know / should
Ilsuly ENJOY the pleasures or the ball and
banquet which your Union proposes to give
on Monday evening. hope you will there
lore, convey To your COMMITTEE my regrets at
my inability to be with you on that occa-
Sion"
CHAS. W. ARAITH,
President of Cambridge (MaSs.l Typographi-
cal Union, No. 81, says: 1.-THE name of
Franklin is one that ought TO be revered by
every printer, for, though he was one of the
master minds of the age i'm which he lived
standing pre-eminent as philosopher, states
man, and diplomat, yet he in his Will de
scrlbed himself as Il, Benjamin Franklin
ITlnfeT,' as the most comprehensive and hon
orable title that could be bestowed on him
AS has been observed, To have the talent
OF Franklin, or 10 be favored as he was by
events, is not given To all; but every one
may have the honor Of following such a
model, even without the hope OF reaching
it,"
JOHN ARMSTRONG,
President OF Toronto Typographical Union,
No 81, says: Every example which a phi
lanthropist can admire, every principle
which Christian holds dear, is associated
with the name OF Franklin, your philosopher
OF the printing press and ploughshare. No
other name has left a deeper impression of
uprightness and integrity upon the age In
which he lived. His character is a fit Led1er
TO be studied by every printer on the CONT
nent, and II we would display more of its
traits there is no mistake but that our
profession would take a higher standard in
the country's veal and I'm the estimation of
morality than IL has hitherto done"