National Republican., 1876-01-03
TRUE FRIENDS TO A TRUE NAN.
cenplimsntaIv Dinner to Charles W. Hayss.
On Friday eYeninn Last n chnica eomnanY of

Complimentary Dinner to Charles W. Hayes.
On Friday evening last . choice company Of
gentlemen assembled At Aman's for the purpose
Of bidding farewell TO one Of their numbsr.
cred by those persons closest in attachment, but
done In such a manner as to exhibit In this fare
well their great esteem, unoounded regard and
Mr. Charles W. Hayes has been o citizen Of this
respect Of the public the love of his friends aud
the confidence Of business men generally. Be-
ing the representative in this city Of the we'll
Co., OF New York city, by whom he was paid
the handsome salary Of s5 900 annually, his bust
society Of the prominent merchants here with
whom he has had transactions since 1851.
Afable and courteous In his manners, honest in
requisite for the true gentleman, he is esteemed
and respected by all with whom he has became
acquainted, and on many occasions he has been
thei confidential friend and adviser Of those in
trouble or distress. Thoroughly posted in the
intricacies Of the dry-goods trade, he possessed
merchants whose business had driven them on
the verge of bankruptcy, and through his wise
Judgment and counsel they have either been
tageous to themselves.
He will be remembered by the lovers and
patrons Of tIft SPORTS as the fSithfa and efficient
but to the good fortune Of that organization and
delight OF its members he will still hold that
pOSlllOu. M6Strb. Joseph SOQb, Ol NeH
York, the extensive wine merchants, and exclu-
stve agents in this country for the sale Of George
Goulets celebrated wines, having concluded that
popular agent, secured him for their service BY
the tempting offer Of twelve, thousand dollars
tenpial Exhibitiop. and viii erect miniature vaults
of the Goulet pattern in France, over which Mr..
Hayes viii have the sole management
new calling, his friends decided to feast him last
Friday night, and assembled at Sebastian Aman's,
on Ninth for that not
until almost the hour for meeting at the table.
His surprise was only exceeded BY his gratitude
Among those present were Major A. g. Rich.
ards, z. g. Davis, A. 7: Britton, John Keyworth,
A; 7. Whiting, James p. Willett; W. N. Dalton,
Charles q. DuncsnsoD, r. McMurray, Daniel
MCCARTHY, James Lansburgb, Thomas Hunger
ford, William A. Yates, George Wright. Ssbss-
tan AA%aD CSFsPcs SRomi BaEon W. Scott Towers
Mr.. Aman was the caterer for the occasion,
and the gentleman whom they had met to honor
proud proud in being seiected to prepare the dinuef.
The style in which it was gotten up surpassed all
his previous efforts, and brought additional
oone to the repast the solids were removed and
replaced by the liquids.
M Wp; n Dalton then proposed the toast:
parture, and hope his future may be prosperous
and happy"
heartily and cordially seconded the toast.
Mr.. Hayes, in responding, said Gentlemen, !
thank you for this more than kind demonstration
OF friendship; rest assured that nothing could
have afforded me more pleasure, nor could .
higher or more unexpected compliment been paid
me, than this social gathering of friends this
evening.
Fourteen years ago l came to this city q
stranger, but q short stay amongst You gave me
so high an opinion of this place that adopted 1t
as my home and you as my friends, and now sim
cerely regret that change in business renders IL
necessary for me to leave you. Surrounded as /
have always been, by so many dear and good
friends, and whose m any kindnesses 1 can never
forge et makes 1t douby trying at this time to bid
you goodbye. But cannot look upon my change
In business as leaving Washington. For there
are. as you well know, many things cannot nay,
Masonic Lodge, Chapter and Commandery. These
shall still continue my connections with, and I
also shall retain my secretaryship Of the WASH
iug;on Driving Association. These with my new
and it is my wish my hope that the same uninter-
rupted friendship may ever exist. You have been
pleased, sir to refer In very fattering terms to
me personally. If have in the least contributed
been amply repaid long ere this. And in bidding
you q short goodbye, allow me again to thank
you for the past as we'll as the present complI-
ments OF respect, and wish you all the greatest Of
sured, whatever may be my condition in life,
shall remember each and every one OF you as my
dearest friends, and rejoice in your prosperity.
This announcement was warmly received, and
fshed that their friend was only departing from
them in body.
Several other tcasts were proposed and drank,
and the company disbanded to the music of "Auld
Lang Syne," while the mf1night bells were ring
ing out the departure Of the dying year and the |
incoming OF the new. 1t was an occasion not |
soon TO be forgotten, and the participants Will
doubtless not permit time to etfacs 1t from their
memory.