The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-03-08
A PLEASANT OCCASION.
Diuner Given by Chairman MARKS of
she Republican City Committee as the
Falmouth ROsel.

Falmouth HOtel.
William NJ. Marks, E.q Chairman of the
Republican City Committee gave dinner last
evening at the Falmouth Hotel to his ascot
ates of the committee, he having declined
longer service in this responsible position.
There were present besides the members of the
city committee, Hon. Marquis F. King, the
Mayor elect, all tho republican candidates for
aldermen, the President and Secretary of the
Republican Association of Citizens, Collector
Dow, Postmaster Barker, and all the ex-ohair-
men OF the Republican City Committee.
Fifty-guests we're in attendance. The table
was nobly spread and the large corps of wal
ters in their full dress under the direction of
Mr.. Chamberlain did not permit the guests to
want for one instant. Private parlors No.
and 2 were used the table extending through
both.
After the menu had been gone through With
and the cigars lighted, Mr.. Marks arose and
spoke as follows:
Gentlemen of the Republican City Committee:
Il gives me very great pleasure TO copgratu-
late you on The recent victory of cur party in
THIS city. The election excited no common
interest in our midst. The Republican City
Committee was impressed with lis duty in the
premises, and after the party, through its ean-
cnses and conventions, had named ITS candi-
dates, but one feeling pervaded he minds of
every member, that having been nominated
every Legitimate eff TT must be put forth TO ac-
complish their election. For the many years
t has been my privilege to be associa cd with
yon have never witnessed a greater unan-
unity OF purpose or more unseifsh labor fer
the accomplishment of the object sought.
Ibe party was fortunate in the gentleman
named as It's standard bearer for the highest
Cn1ce, Inc Hon. Marquis II. King, a gentleman
who commended himself SO we'll as to receive
the almost unanimous nomination in the eau
cuses, and the unanimous nomination in the
conyt ntlon, and We were foulish enough to
believe at one period IN the Campaign that we
should give him an almost unanimous election.
We bespeak for him an honorable aud sue
cesaful term of Office for his own sake, and
hat OF the party which elected him. We also
believe that the gentlemen of the Board of
Aldermen will fully realize the expectations
formed OF them, as IN ability, character and
integrity they are the peers OF any that
have preceded them. They will render to
bis Honor cordial support in any measure
tending to advance the ell.being and pros
perity of our city.
While fully believe in apprecisting our
| own work-~apd doing work worthy to be- ap-
prrclateo,-on behalf OF the City COMMITTEES !
would acknowledge the obligation the party is
under for the assistance rendered by the assoc
citation ofsRtppbliean citizens through the
don. Charles Mel aughip, aad the sff1cien
seert tary Of the same Henry q. Peabody
e O., and express the hope that when occ asion
again ARISES, tbs same gentlemen will renew
their services TO our successors.
We would tender thanks also TO the
PRES, and its editor, Walter Allen, Esq, for
he courage, ability and fidelity With
which the campaign was conducted, aud cheer
July accord TO it full share OF praise for the
success attending our united efforts.
One other word must not be- left unuttered,
our obligation 10 the ex-chairman of the CON-
mttse for the interest manifested aud efficient
help afforded, as shown for example BY the
majority for Mr.. King in Ward seven.
With many thanks for the honor bestowed
on me as your chairman, and for the cordial
support allotted at all times to every sugges-
ion in relation to the wo,k rendered to us, it
will now be my privilege to be enrolled among
the ks.
When Dir. Marks concluded there were calls
for the Mayor-elect, who responded by brief
| speech which pat the assembly in excellent
humor and was received with great favor The
| speech making being thus felcitonsly BE- gun
was continued with the freedom of family
| gathering uptil late hour. Among those
who responded to calls we're Charles Me-
LAughlin, Collector Dow, Postmaster Barker,
the Aldermen-elect, City Solicitor Looney,
Walter Allen, Charles j. Chap nan, Lewis B.
Smith, W, Ell. Smith, R. X Galley,
Fl. G.. Briggs, Herbert NJ. Sylvester,
e. A. Jordan, Frank S. Waterhouss
aud Ira s. Locke All the speakers
spoke in confident strain Of the condition
and prospects of the party in the State and in
the nation, and the spirit of harmony and en-
thusasm shown was in itself an augugy of
good work in the future. The host of the eve
ming was the recipient Of cordial congratula-
tons on the result of his efficient service at
the head OF the committee, and the company
separated after rendering him an expression of
thanks By unanimous vote.