The New York herald., 1878-02-23
DINNEgs AND REUNIONS.


rne nrss unnual reunion OF the Post once Temper.
sncs Association held at Gibbs' restaurant
corner OF Filth avenue ana Fourteenth stree.
The entertainment opened with a supper
winch was served at eight O'Clock. and 10 which
about hundred and thirty mombers OF the
association and twenty invited guests sat down. Mr.
Levi Blakesce The president Of tho ASSOCIATION, took
the char, and was assisted by the vice president Ms
S. b. Bovine, at the foot OF tho table. The fare
provided recherche in character and we'll served
aud the company testified heir appreciation ny doing
II ample justice. The liquid reireshments were
selected with strict reference to the principles the
association, and consisted OF tea, Coffee chocolate and
lemonade. Among the invited guests were noticed
Postmaster I. L. James and his assistant, Mr.. H. 3.
Pearson; Mr. W. E. Dodge. Rev. Dr. McGlynn, Rov.
Dr. Hatfield, Mr.. :. 3. Dutche- and several heads Of
departments IN the Post Olhcc
During and after supper AN orchestra and glee club
composed OF menbers or the association dscou rsed
several musical selections in an agreeable manner
When the appetites OF all had been satisfied, Mr. W.
E. Dodge humorously reviewed the history OF the New
York Post ONCE from his own recollection, from the
time when the Outgoing mail was carried on wheel.
barrow down 20 The present mt day he skstShsd s the
ing II with the city OF the present. compmented the
Post ONCE management Of tho present day In the
highest terms saying that II was tho best run post
office In the world.
Postmaster James was received with loud and long
applause He SAID that fcit great aud abiding in-
terest the association. Ninety per cent OF All
movals "a the office are Tor intoxcaton. He said he
already saw good results from the work Of the assoc
alton, and hoped to soon see The Post Office model
speeches wore also made by Dr. Hatfield and several
other gentlemen. and the trno passed very pleas
aptly I'LL q late hour.
MEDICAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
The alumni associates OF the medical department OF
the University OF the City OF New York held their
seventh annual dinner NJ Demonico's, Fifth avenue
nrs Ma,o he
Chancellor Crosby, Noah Brooks, Professor A.
hooni; Rev Jsss ssYhsa r'1r Joseph
Alfred =. Post, Rov. DR.. John Hall. whitelaw Roid,
DR.. William A. Hammond, Chauncey NJ. Depew,
dee, Dr. Roosa and DR.. Mcdonald. The menu was
served In Dslmoneos bes. STYLE and the oas,s were
delivered "ovsr the walnn,s and tho wins' with
programme had a restraining sign ncsnce which
did not at all seem warranted BY the genial least Of
aud now vi soul which Kept the company III u
happy mood and good spirits during the entre even
ing:-
30 comes . reckoning When the banuuet's DER:
Dire sdful reckoning aud men smile
ssThe City Of New York" was tho initial toast and
was responded 70 IN happy vein BY mayor Ely. wh"
Is to come s"isiSs' sisay e sars from the srsa, debt.
Wherein my time, something too prodigai,
Hath lett me gagged.
chanesllor Crosby responded TO the toast Of "The
University OF the Ciy Of Now York." which
apostrophzed IN the words Of the poet
To thee grstuistons flow Ia streams unbound dsd
Alter u lew Introductory remarks Chancellor Crosby
offered tho following advice to the faculty :A pro-
scription most useful Tor the hard working active
men OF New YORK. which would proong their lives
aud increase their usefulness is recreation, not
creation: nor turned into diss,pat,op. whoss ex.
cesses would only injure, but active and healthy
recreation, taken daily In ouot walks, free from the
pressing cares OF professional or liic and
labor"
..rhe Council OF the Un,versity" received attention
At tho hands Of Professor d. g. ST. Johu
Koosa, NJ. D., and "our sister Colleges"
S,.S.r g. ysos Ss'.Is jaime, ""a H. 3D.
H. b. sour Alumni" received an appropriate tribute
from Or. r. @: smith AID Professor A. L. Mcdonald,
NJ D. Isaac II. Bailey replied 10 the toast oi 'sOur
elaborated "rhs Pulpit" ''rhs Bar" roce,vsd
proper attention from NJ. Joseph H. Choate and 'rhs
Press" Vas auded rs an important element oi sducs-
ton and civilization by Moan Droors and Chaunccy
The members and guests OF the Alumni continued
their festivilcs 10 advanced hour IN the morning
The following officers lor 1875 were elected
Ivesidsut-Jsmes II. AndersoD, class of 1850.
Vice frssideSts-wiIlam A. Hammond, class OF
1s4s; John X. Dickson, class OF lS42 Josiah Gauter
son class Of is70; 1homas s. Bahsn, class OF 1855.
Secretary Ltor three yeors)-Frsderick H. s. Draxe
Treesursr-c Dixop varlsy, class Of 1874.
kxecuf,vs Commtuee-D. Is ST. John Roosa, class oil
1860; stephen J. Clark, class ot 1861; n. lie Roy
1870; Edward L. Pardes, class OF 1870; Andrew otter
SOU class OF 1874 X A. Wiithaus class oi 1916; W.
u Lutkins, class 1910. IL. GOidscnmledt. class OF
1869; Newton NJ Shaier, class OF 1857; NJ J. Moses,
class OF 1858; J. H. Hobart Burge class OF ls4S.
AT WASHINGTON KNIGHTS.
large number OF the leading citizens of Washing
ton Heights assembled at u banquet In Schcdler's
HOTEL Isaac Lewis Post, LII D., presided. After din
President raped The gathering 70 order, and
In iecitous speech alluded the many noble traits
Of Futner OF his Country. The many revolutionary
rominiscences connected with washington Heights
we're dwelt upon At length.
The first toast Of tho evening was '.Ihe Day we
Celebrate" which was responded to by Mr. Hosea H.
Perkins. Speaking OF Washington, ho said:-"Great
men flash Ike metcors across the heavens Noth-
iLg unusual marked the advent Of Washing
ton into the world No storm swept the
hnd TO ioretell his coming. he had not