Morning journal and courier., 1880-07-31

his engagements being such that he could re- main no longer
 Bennett, of the firm of Bennett & Sloan of this city, addressed the gathering as follows: Mir. President and Gentlemen:
 am glad to be with you to-day, and en- joy the pleasure of your company. At our reunion last year I had something to say about the false opinion held by many regard ing the conduct and character of the travel ing men, and the mistaken illusion they were under respecting them body. To-day, if it is agreeable, I would like to say few words in the nature of advice, touching the way to our getting on successfully ln life, and ultimately becoming partners, and, perhaps, succeeding those whom we now represent. In talk of this kind, I can only touch on one or two of the many requisites necessary for power to improve our condition and become successful, if we are willing to do others have done before us to obtain it. One thing necessary for us is to make up our minds to do for ourselves, to paddle our own canoe, to strike out manfully and diligently and toll to make our own success, and not wait for something to turn up, hoping there by to sail to prosperity in ease and without work There is a probability of something occurring which will bring position and riches to a man without labor, but the chances of being struck by lightning are per C0A6. Sr0db0T, dud WA4O0FOI waits, Micawber style, for something to turn up, you can put it down will make a failure. Success does not come without great deal of hard work and the making of many sacri- fees. In fact 1t is well that this is so, for a position gained or fortune made by earnest work, economy and close application to busi- ness is one earned, and the winner in most every case will know how to use it judicious- ly, and invest it properly while those who by accident chance, or inheritance are sud denly made rich or placed in responsible po- sitions without giving any equiva- lent in labor, or practicing any self denial, usually lose their posi- tions or become poor, simply because they have not had the training nor been through the experience of making money for them selves One very important question that comes in and one that has much to do with our success, is that of economy; knowledge of how to live inside of our income. This is one of the rocks that the great majority of mankind founder on, particularly the travel ing man, whose generosity is unquestioned. No real success can be obtained in any busi- ness until this is learned. If man gets fif- teen dollars week and cannot save one out of it, he will not, when he gets fifty, save one. If he does not understand the principles of economy his expenses will keep pace with his income, no matter how large it may be- There are 8 great many people who have mis- taken ideas about saving money. There are some who think it mean and contemptible to save others who think it foolish to prac- tice any self-denial or forego any pleas ure to economize. There a great many of this kind, but they are not among the number whose assistance would be valuable to me should I need financial aid neither do they wield much power or exert much influence in 8 community. The men of brains, the practi- cal, successful men, the best and most influ- ential citizens, look with favor and encour- agement upon every honorable effort that any man may make to improve his condition, and make himself independent by the exercise of proper economy. We do not want to make mistake and love the money we save and be- come miserly for the money itself. A few make this mistake, and they are the most contemptible of all Gods creatures, but it is right for us to love the independence money brings the ability it gives us to care for our families and assist our friends; the position it gives us in society, and the power and ad- vantages which 1t brings. Now. how is the easiest way for us to economize and get into the habit of saving, so that it will not be irk- some and disagreeable would say by con- tracting habits for work so that labor will be agreeable; by learning how to practice self-de- nia1, and by having some we'll defined object in life Every man should have desire to own Q home, to get into business, to improve and better his condition, and be man among men, in the best walks of life When this desire is formed, and determination reached to gratify 1t, man can economize and save, and it will be a pleasure to him. Let me illustrate. Take 6 mechanic, for instance, who has an honest desire to own home for his wife and children and to shelter himself in his old age. He goes without some pleas ure to-day and puts by dollar for the greater Eleasure of owning a home. He may go without his beer and cigars, and the money he saves by. so doing goes into his little home, to own which has become one of the greatest pleasures of his life. It is simple thing and very easy when we get started right. We simply go without or deprive our selves of some pleasure to-day, and save the money it would cost for the purpose of get ting something with it tomorrow, which brings us infinitely greater pleasure and is enduring and of substantial advantage.
 Honor, truthfulness and integrity are es- sential virtues for us to have, if we desire success. They are like gold have no uncer- tain value, are current in any society, good in all parts of the world, and indispensable for any4one who desires permanent prosper ity. The man who has the courage to tell the truth at all times, and can be relied upon to do no dishonorable act. has capital stock for entering business whose value successful men understand and appreciate. They fre- quently place a higher value upon it than they would on a cash capital. These virtues are the basis for all good credit, and are all important to any one who expects to succeed. If our feet be placed upon such foundation and we build upward, rounding and perfect ing our character by strict adherence to the truth, by fair and honorable dealing, by un- finching integrity in all our actions we build for ourselves something which the changing vicissitudes of life cannot rob us Of I should like to say more regarding these qualities and speak of perseverance, activity and 9 tanapjtV tn stick tn thjJ1o ThnU are important and essential qualities, but the occasion does not permit me to dwell on them further.
 In conclusion I will say that under re- publican form of government, like ours, every man has a chance. We have no real aristocracy, except that which education, in dustry and behavior makes If we desire the society of the intelligent, we can by study be- come their equal, and they will be glad to as- sociate with If we want wealth and the business it furnishes, we can by industry, perse- verance and economy acquire them. If we desire the good opinion of the public all we have to dois to so conduct ourselves to merit it. Thus you see it depends largely with our selves, almost entirely upon our own efforts, whether we make life success or failure l urge you to strikeg out and make manly struggle for position in the world and make the best fight possible for success. The fu- ture is bright with promise The country mas been blessed With Dountltu1 crops. We are at peace with the whole world The out look is bright and charming, It is food tide I urge you to step on board, keeping @ watchful lookout for breakers, and with steady hand, courageous and hopeful heart, manly desires and noble impulses, sail on, and make your life a success.
 The after dinner poem was by MT. Over and, of Hartford. It was a very pleasing production. and the verse which we publish will give general idea of the entire poem: Swift rolls the wheel of time again on sea girt
 strand,
 He hither who without speed toiling OCT our year has passed, again meet, obivious to lifes Recruiting mind and body on Connecticut's famed
 shore.
 Hark ye whose pride throughout the year codash.
 lard and hams,
 You've tested your digestive powers in masticatfng
 claIns
 Oh, glorious sight, ye men whose bread depends on
 strength of jaw,
 For this day you've shown the world it's still
 without flaw.
 MT. F. s. Brown, of Brown, Thompson & Co.,, of Hartford, was introduced and gave one of his pleasing speeches to the boys. He was followed by James D. Dewell, Esq, of the firm of James D. Dewen & Co.,, of this city, who spoke substantially as follows Mr President and Gentlemen.