Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-22
The Banquet.

The days proceedings were crowned with a
banquet at the Merchants hotel, given by DIR.
A. J.Stone, as president of theState society, in
honor of the visitors and the Ramsey county
association. Preceding the banquet an in
formal reception was held in the parlors of
the hotel. There were present majority of
the leading lights of the medical fraternity of
St. Paul and the State. An hour or more was
passed in commingling of thought aud social
converse. DR.. Stone, upon whom devolved
onerous duties of host, was sim
ply ubiquitous and did the part to per.
fection.
Collectively the assemblage represented the
flower and talent and brains of the foremost
profession in Minnesota.
At $50 o'clock the corridors resounded with
the supper call, an invitation that was prompt
ly acknowledged.
Over eighty members of the local and State
society sat down to supper.
The dining-room presented bright and in :
viting appearance. Three long tables, extend
ing the length of the room, were clothed in
snOwwhite linen and laden with flowers,
fruits and delicacies. A glance at the tables
was sufficient to inspire an appetite, if, indeed,
such stimulant were wanting.
The banquet was preceded with prayer by
L = II,
or rather dinner, was served end the menu
comprised all that good taste and lavish ex-
pendlture could suggest. Suffice it that it
proved triumph.
After the repast had been washed down wit h
liberal bumpers of extra dry Sonoma quar-
tette composed of Messrs. Warner, Draper,
Buckelew and Wood rendered selection in
beautiful manner, entitled "Where Would /
be-" The song was loudly applauded.
Tn tn on ipxri itofi ion
down to speak, DR.. A. j. Stone expressed the
qualification afforded in having all present as
| his guests, and knowing them to be his
| friends. DIR. Stone continued his remarks in a
brief but very able speech. In conclusion he
| called on Rev. s. G. Smith for speech. That
| gentleman responded in an able and character.
| istic address.
Gen. John T. Averill was then called upon
| for speech. He responded by giving semi
humorous and entertaining address.
DR.. Mayo, of Rochester, was the next
speaker. He returned his Acknowledgements
but declined making speech.
| DR.. Chas. N. Hewitt, of Red Wing, was in
vited to speak, to which he responded grace
fully.
After the above the quartette sang spirited
and pretty air named 1.-THE Toast.'
for an address. He spoke briefly, and his re
marks were heard with interest.
DR.. Murphy delivered short speech in his
usual happy manner.
DIR. Sheardown, of Winona, made short
but animated speech, being called out by DR..
Murphy.
DR.. Fenger, of Chicago, spoke briefly. After
which Prof. Manner sang IN magnificent voice
the "Moss Trooper" He responded with al
| encore.
Dr. David Day then made a very entertain
ing address.
Short and appropriate addresses were made
by DR.. Teft, of Wabashaw; DR.. Wedge, oi
Albert Lea; DR.. Kennedy, of Litchfeld; DIR
Stuart, of Winona; and DR.. Densmore, o1
Minneapolis.
Mr.. Buckelew sang "Thy Sentinel il
effective manner, giving the "Stirrup Cup
for an encore.
The entertainment was varied by unique
performance by DR.. Stuart, of Winona, who
whistled in charming style "The Last Rose Of
Summer" giving the "Mocking Bird' for al
encore.
A toast was then given in honor of DR.
Stone, the president and host,who was the re
cipient of three cheers.
Gen. Averlll expressed delight at the enter
tainment given, after which Col. Allen was
called for. He made very amusing speech
In response to invitation, Dr. Wheaton mad
a very interesting speech.
After remarks by DR.. Talbot Jones AMI
others, the gathering dispersed at 1890 thi
morning.