The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-03-19

Faulkner, b. Fountain and w. nj. Har
graves. The POSTMASTER of the evening, b
j. Harrison The members or this Uno
are j. Augustus, j.. w. Butler, Thomas Gil
lis, G. w. Hamilton, A. j. Riggs, Richar
Taylor, Wm, Hackenday, j. b. Britten
Frank Taylor, NJ. Mcclure, b. j. Harris
Augustus HALEY, James Wilson, Richar,
Cook, James Darnell, Ed Adams, G., w
Parkham, Fred Adams, G.. H. Graves, VIM
johnson, Ed Brown. Alfred Price, B. Foun
tain G.. Reed, Charles Pernell, VIM. Hal
man, Henry Schefield, John Baker, Baily
White, Martin Tadlock, John Lindsay
Sam1 Taylor Saml Bledsaw. Richard
Faulkner, Robt Wright, VIM. Hargraves
Jerry johnson, N. III. Wallace L. Mitchell
James French, Robt Saunders, Warren
Stith, j. M. Lawrence, c. d. ThoningtoD
Edmund Bank, Henry Ash, Henry Dickens
Frank Edmundson, VIM. ST. John, Dudley
Clark, John Thomas. Noah Chase, Frank
| Bland, A. Peterson, Lem Ross, John Bald,
Robt Carter, Silas Frazier, Mate johnson,
Jerry Summers, John Montgomery, Chas
Love, Chas Griffin, Thomas Redd, A. A.
Thomas, r. Person, Robert Garb, Wesley
Graves, John Thompson, John Pernell,
John Corn, j. Vincent, VIM. Spencer,
Wm Bansley, Anderson Mason, Benjamin
Sublit, G. Claak, M. G. Clifton, Charles
Plumb and Lewis Overton. Among the
invited guests we noted William Copeland,
Louis Lewis of the Bulletin, Henry Forte
CT the Leader and Bulletin. William Smith
of the Ohio Falls Express, AMI Hack re-
porter of the Gazette, Enquirer, and Mr..
Ed Betty of the Commercial were present
and were highly pleased with what they
saw. At about 10 o'clock the members and
H. Il d.
Hamilton's orchestra and took their seats
The table consisted of hollow square with
seats for one hundred. At the head of the
table in the center sat j. M. Lawrence,
president of the Union. At his right sat
vice president Lindsay, secretary Riggs and
Hack. At his left sat treasurer Augustus,
toastmaster Harrison and Henry Forte. On
each side of the tables extending down the
full length of the hall sat the other men,
bers of the Union and the guests. The
MENU
gotten up py A. ]. Riggs, and printed
on elegant cards consisted of sherry;
stewed oysters la American; saddle
rock oysters, fried; claret; canardaux olives;
jambon, a la printanier; dindes carnies la
emperial; salad de valaille a la Mayonase;
champagne; fruit assortes; Neopolitan ice
cream, la macedoine; cafa noir; cigars.
This elegant and sumptous menu was
served by that popular and well known
caterer, Mr. VIM. Fossett and assistants.
We need hardly say that these delicasies
were disposed Of And amid happy CONVEX
sations, jolly interchanging of jokes, and
with great pleasure and enjoyment beaming
from the countenances of all, the eatables
were put out of sight and the time came for
the toasts of the evening. A programme
of the toasts and other exercises was printed
on the menu card, and the exercises proved
both instructive and highly entertaining.
President Lawrence introduced the exer-
cises by stating in a few brief and appro-
pirate words the object of the meeting. He
stated that the purpose of the Union was to
protect the friendless, heal the sick and bury
the dead. The purpose was not to promote
strifes, nor to keep up certain standard Of
walters, but simply and decidedly its pur-
pose was beneficial. The Union was not a
Union League, but benevolent institution.
He stated that this banquet was given in or
der to organize the Union, and it was his
purpose to have standing vote as to
whether those present were favorable to the
founding of the Walters Union. { A stand
ing vote was had, and the Walters Union
renee then claimed this to be from that time
forward the Walters Union of Cincinnati.
amid hearty cheers and applause. The next
toast was "Union and Unity" responded to
as follows, by A. J. Riggs, Esq fthe Grand
Hotel:
Mr. President, and gentlemen of the Wait
er's UnioD-it is with sentiments of the
most profound thankfulness, heartfelt ella
tion of lasting gratitude that return thanks
to you for the honor that you have con-
ferred upon me this evening. Words are
inadequate to express to you the sentiments
of my heart, the emotions that arise within
me. | have been called upon by the Presi-
dent to perform an honorable duty, that of
responding to two themes, which are not
only grand and sublime in their conception,
but beautiful and interesting in their intricate
mysteries-union and unity. The question
may be asked what are union and unity2
would answer by saying they are that kind
of sincere friendship which ought to be con-
spicuous in every mans bosom, and they
should be so closely allied to the divine at
tributes, that he who enjoys one shall sell
dom be destitute of the other. Let 1T be said
as we grow more enlightened and progress
i've that it is our aim so firmly to cement our
Union together that the rising generation
may be the recipients of Its blessing. Let
the foundation of this Un on be laid upon
the rocks of eternal ages, the fatherhood OF
God and brotherhood of man. (Applause).
Let the golden rule guide our actions A
rule tina, will instill into the hearts of men
the sentiments of love, mercy and justice.
If we keep the principles of this Union
foremost in our daily avocations, many vi
cissitudes of life which we will be compelled
to undergo, ana many obstacles which may
may be thrown in our way, will be easily
surmounted and like ship at sea which at
times seems threatened with destruction, but
breasts the direful waves and finally glides
rapidly along peacefully and gently toward
| its destination So may this Union, though
at times it may be in sea of trouble, yet
lrt us determine not TO desert the ship, but
remain OH hand and on duty until having
surmounted all difficulties, the permanency
of this Union shall be above conjecture
Gentlemen, 1 have here the fay OF
our country. 1t is the emblem
of peace ond "with malice toward none and
charity for alp its enduring folds spread
over the heads of the rich and the poor, al
races and all men. Search Europe and
Asia and nowhere can such an emblem o.
equality, justice and right to all mankind bt
found 1t is our National ensign pure anc
simple, yet dear to all of US; for where
there is no unity there comes in dissension
Dssension leads to ruin. Therefore let u
lay aside all prejudices and lend willing
hand toward building up this Walters
Union which has started under such auspi
cious circumstances. Gentlemen, l thank you
, Long and hearty applause Mr.. Austil
Thomas followed with a response to "Wait
ers from Abroad" Then came Mr. j. w