Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-10-16
DAINTY DONORS.
A Series of Presentations on the
Garden Spot.

A Series of Presentations Oh the
Garden Spot.
For the second time this campaign,
the Island, the Garden Spot" blazed
with Democratic enthusiasm. No one
would have thought, upon visiting it
last night, that it was Radical strong.
hold, Tor the Democrats were out In
force, and nothing but all occasional
howl for Garfield, coming out Of tho
blackness OF the darkness OF some back
street, told that Radical was there.
The cause of all OF this jubilation, was
the presentation of banner to the Is
land club, the "Garden Spot Wide
awakes." The gallant band, which
promises in time to redeem their beauti.
tllul home from the imperialists and
third-termers, extended invitations to
the Young Mems Democratic Club and
the First Ward Hancock Club to attend
and witness the scene which so honored
them, and both responded.
The Young Men assembled at the
Academy o. Music, eighty strong, and
headed by kramer's band, marched
over the bridge. At the western ex-
tremity they were joined by the North
Enders, and Doth clubs passed through
the opened ranks OF the Island club,
which had come to receive and escort
then. The line of march was taken
up and the procession moved Upon the
wigwam.
This structure was most beautifully
decorated with banners, bunting and
flowers. The walls were entirely GOV.
cred with Hancock flags and profusion
of flowers and plants lent their beauty
to and shed their fragrance over the
platform. The wigwam was literally
crowded with people, large proportion
OF whom were ladies, representing the
best families OF the Island.
When all were seated, Mr.. Gibson
Lamb, president OF the club, called the
meeting to order and presented the
name OF Hon. John J. Jacob, for chair.
man. The motion was put and he was
unanimously elected. Upon taking his
seat, he made brief address, which was
enthusiastically applauded. In conclu.
sion, he said the programme OF the
evening was the presentation OF flag
to the Island club. He then introduced
II. Il. Ferguson, Esq, who made the
presentation remarks. In polished
speech he represented the fair donors
and expressed their sentiments in turn
ING the tag over to the guardianship OF
the club.
The Tag, large and handsome bunt.
ing, was accordingly presented, and
Hon. Frank L. Mcneil came for-
ward to receive it. In an appro-
pirate manner he accepted the ensign
on behalf OF his comrades OF the club
and thanked the fair ladies' OF the Gar
den Spot, than whom iairer or lovelier
never breathed, not only for the flag, but
for the wishes conveyed by the gilt. He
then presented to the club an elegant
satin banner, the gift of Mrs. Jennie
Kerr This was as handsome a standard
as has been seen here. 1t is OF he2vy
satin, crimson and blue, fringed with
heavy gold bullion and elegantly
mounted. 1t bears the inscription,
presented To the Seventh Ward Demo-
cratic Club
Mr., John o. Pendleton made the re.
Spouse in this case. His being called
upon was a surprise to him, but he
made fine speech, rousiny his hearers
to q tremendous pitch OF enthusiasm.
In the name OF the club he thanked
Mrs. Kerr for her b Aautiful present and
was confident it would lead them TO
ultimate victory. As he closed three
r9using cheers were given for the ladies'
and three more for Hancock.
A little diversion was occasloned at
this point hy presentation. Mr.. Nc
Mel! appeared upon the platform and,
i'm the name OF Mr.. ID. & Zimmerman,
presented cane to Harry I. Black,
First LieC;enan, Of the Iouug Mems
Democratic Club. Mr. Mcneil made a
neat little speech. TO which the recipi.
ent. though completely taken by sur.
prise, managed to respond briefly. The
cane is quite curiosity. 1t is Han
cock cane from beginning to end. 1t is
headed and shod with pieces OF the first
engine built in the United States, which,
by a singular Coincidence, WAS the
"Hancock." The shaft is of some hand
some species OF wool !, and was cut in
Hancock county by man named Han
cock.
The meeting adjourned with cheers,
and after a short parade about the Is
land which was generously Illuminated,
the visiting clubs parted fiOm their host
and returned 10 this side.
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