The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-11-22

And all this from an origin, as said, quite
similar 10 that which begot the peaceful
organization sitting within these walls aud
listening to me now; thus, Illus
trating how true il is that
Large streams from little fountains flow /"
IN our OWN COUNTRY
clubs have ilourished from the Boston Tea
Party Club and the little literary assembings
OF Franklin; the one eliminating in the
overthrow OF one government on these
shores and the Inauguration of another,
the other ultimately developing into the
great philosophical society OF Peunsylyania,
down to the leading social ones of to-day
as prominently represe ted by the fremont
Club, of Boston, the Lotus, of New York,
the Union League, of Philadelphia, the
Elk, of ST. Louis, the Pickwick of New Or
leans, and the Bots dare, of Dallas. The
chief purpose OF clubs like these is to at.
| ford vent, "a recreative relaxation OF the
mental and the physical from
the cares and labors that weight
o0e down through the week.
And this it effects through social convivi-
atty, aud breaking the cake of ceremOnious
custom, mind meets mind in dishabille and
honest unreserve, Here our nature airs
the closersecrets of her inner chambers upon
the outer sleeve, and here the feelings of
| Btou itiioNohlp III HuHDN
with the sense of humor, wit and merri-
mcnt, never once blurrinA but always pro-
noting our more practical qualifications
for every day life. And how lar our value
may extend one of these days in the consid-
ering of some of the
NEEDS OF OUR CITY AND STATE,
after the fashion of 80 many predecessors,
remains to be disclosed. Hence, the
eventual Importance OF our organize
ton, beyond the things named,
the star OF occasion may indicate on 0ny
day. In the meanwhile, like the Epicureans
OF old, we can make the most OF each
speeding moment of our lives, short at best,
adopting that philosophy which makes
wealth to consist not in great possessions,
| but in small wants and fewer expectations.
And If you will he kind enough to apply
this rule to my effort this morning, ! shall
be gratiiied with the belief that it has not
| been entirely a failure.
| Some other busi ness being then transaC.
| ted, the chair announced that he under
stood that Major Elliott had been deputed
to present to the club u present from one OF
our citizens, whereupon Major Elliott arose
| and said.
Mr.. PRESIDENT Yes, | have been re.
9uested to present through you to the
Bois d. Arc Club this gavel, made of bois
uiC NoOu, INC toughest lfee llht grows,
and was, therefore, | assume, thought to
be appropriately emblematic here This
gavel is of excellent material to effect a
"knock-down" argument in debate, when
you find you cannot duly handle your club
1T Is offered by our friend, Mr.. Bell, who
says he is Il Bell without tongue Sufficient
to have its merits ex-iolled by himself. II
is carved out of the first piece of lot of
wood intended for the paving of our streets,
which will be more admired when vehicles
passing through them shall be less mired.
In size 1t is equal to II New York state
democratic majority its color is of susp-
clous intantie shade; whilst its weight is
about as heavy--if we arc to credit some of
our contemporaries one of the HERALD's
editorial leaders. For meetings opening,
it will equal a book canvasser. "gelter-up
ola club, and without any references to
illusions to any here, let us hope that its
'raps' will be more elllCacious than those
often give on the door of sleepy druggist
at midnight,
On motion unanimous thanks were ex-
tended to Mr.. Il. W. Bell for his handsome
and appropriate donation, and hopes were
expressed that the club and the Bell might
live aud last rs long as the hardy gave.
After some other proceedings the club ad.
journed.