The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-14

was, indeed, 'a feast of reason, ant
flow of soul' that one must needs hav'
been a participant in, to thorough,
understand and appreciate.
The BANQUET.
Fully two hundred-aud-ffty persons
sat down at the long ia
BILE that extended the entire length
of the spacious dining room. At TIT
head sat Col A. j. Peeler, the popular
Nice-PreSident and acting President
of the Association, and at the foo
was Mr.. I. s. MaXey, the able Mas
ter of Ceremonies, who proposed the
toasts of the evening. The laH stu
dents of the University of Texas oc
cupied the lower half of the table
constituting a group of fne-looking
youth, whose faces sparkled with ami
nation, doubtless the result of partici.
patton On such an honored occasion.
There have been many excellent
banquets given at the Pearl House,
but last night it seems that the clever
proprietor, Mr. Herman Schmidt,
was intent on outdoing ali
of his former efforts. There
was every variety and abun-
dance of good things to eat and drink,
| and judging from the hearty zest
which the entire company displayed
in consuming the good cheer, Her
mans hospitality was duly appreci-
ated.
THE TOASTS.
Regret is strongly felt that a full
and detailed account of the most con-
Yivial part of the gathering can not be
given here. Only the briefest synop-
sis is allowed, which can give but
faint idea of the realities of the festive
scene. The first toast, "The State
Bar Association" was happily re.
sponde to by Col. Peelar, who alluded
to the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lawyers in
Texas; and the influence they exefted.
Governor ireland responded to the
manner commensurate with the Gov
ernor and his theme.
The third toast, "Our Supreme
Court" was the signal for Judge
A. H. Willie to rise. He spoke
briefly, yet to the point, and was loud
ly cheered.
Col. c. c. Garrett, of Brennan, res
ponded to the toast Of ga Blended
System of Law and Equity" and he
did it well.
Tht(ffth toast, "The Saddle-bag
Lawyer," was announced; to be spoken
to by Ex-Governor o. M. Roberts. At
mention of the "Old Alcalde's" name
a perfect storm Of applause ensued,
and it was some moments before he
could be heard. His speech, though
short, was extremely entertaining and
elected much applause. at the
concl lsion of his response his health
was drunk. the whole assemblage
rising.
"The Law Department of the
University of Texas" had a fitting
representative in the person Of Mr..
Yancy Lewis, of Gonzales. He
acquitted himself in way that would
have done credit to a much older head,
and was listened to with marked
attention.
The rest of the toasts were respon
ded to in the following order:
Ladies as clients and lit1gants'
Col. Owens, of Cuero. 'Our Com
missioners Of Appeals-from
whom we part with regret, trusting
the separation will be but temporary"
feelingly replied to by Judge Della
ney. Lawyers as observation-disclosures
tor Terrell, of Kaufman. "Texas
lawyers of the dayton. John S.
Woods. "The much abused criminal
awyer''-Col. w. L. Crawford. 1.-THE
lawyer as an office-seeker" J. 7.
G. Whitehead. "The press of Texas
Mr.. W. A. Bowen. "Our clients; may
they multiply and prosper Hon.
John Young Gooch, of Palestine.
Thus the fourth annual meeting of
the Texas Bar Association wound
up" amid such festivities as the de-
sclples of Blackstone know so well
how to enjoy, and without single
incident to mar the pleasure