Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-09-18
TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY
OF Martin Thornton as Caterer 20 the
Wheeling Public.

OF Martin Thornton as n Caterer 90 the
Wheeling Public.
Last evening, n response toinvi;aion,s a
number of the members Of the press gang
of Wheeling assembled in the psrlcrs OF
Martin Thornton's restaurant, on Market
street. to partake of the luxurious hospia''
its of the genial and generous host. The
editor Of tie RxGIsTER presided al
the head OF the tsble with grace and
dignity, ard those a. the banGuetlng
boaid we're baGe fell TO- which
hey die With avidity cad sharpensd appe-
tites. AAer the first course, which consist
ed Of frogs or toast with the usual accom-
pahiments, Nj VIII Fairs Of the Intelli'
geucer, proposed toast 10 the host, in
which he hoped he would live long continue
TO prosper and enjoy lie in our midst
as he had done for twelve years, an upright
conscientious business man wto did good
for the community in general.
The toast was drank heartily BY oil those
present after which Mr.. Austin Beach, in
behalf of Mr.. thornton happily responded
in the following neat address, paying kind
tribute TO those members of the press who
have sought other ields since the last ami.
versary celebration of Mr.. Thornton ad
vent as caterer to the public appetite.
Mr.. CHAIRMAN md FRIENDLY GuEsTs-l
sm proudly moved by the personal compG
ment implied in, the toast 50 gracefully
proffered. There are but few il any inB
epces in this world 30 encouraging to effort,
as the consciousness ofhsving the sympa
thy, the good wishes aud, above all, the re.
spect OF one fellows.
The kind-ver7 ind, i must be permit
ted to say, too hsttering, language of the
toast taken together with your presence
this evening 10 U1ite vita me in the Gee
bration OF the eth anniversary OF my
Wheeling enterprise, evidence that AN
not and have not besn deprived Of the sym
patty, the good wishes oBd the respect oi
my fellow citiZea3.
10 these, mors than any thing elso al
;riJute my humble success In line of bus!-
o. SO, wherein ycu. are gracious enough TO
dtI ominste me pioneer:
Here let me say, asa fsst no less pleasant
than undeniabls, that through it's twelve
years Of existence mid EghIs and shades,
through business depreSsions and business
exsl,stiops, the "CspitoE has ever recog.
niztd d its special Indebtedness to the press
Of lie city and State. hs Sli times aud
under al circumstances the printers, re-
potters ard editors Of Wheeling aud West
Virginia, have given The proprietor, in the
pfrson of vour humbls servant, an active
and cordial support.
greet the " esence- sI many OF them
tere this evening with genuine pride aud
pleasure; aEd, at the same time, avail M.
self Of the opportunity 10 tender them, and
through tbsm, h,ir brethren OF the pres'
throughout the State, ny warmest heartfelt
tbspks
But zere unjust b overlook OF this 10
me, felisitcus snnis srssry, the unSarying
oairongae extendsd and, as Of scarce less
value, The kindly words oftspoken BY the
cemm srcisl professional and wordngmen
Of this city. They have been my friends
when needed friends. How often, when
the skies seemed dark and lowering. has
ther presence IL these rooms animated my
soul, awskeningit to freshhopesand renewed
energy.
lam grateful for their pressnce here this
evening. Welcome, tbrics welcome to the
iestsl board Of The Capital Dining Rooms.
lam proud to greet yon, one and all, as
my friensA
And | think, without vaia boassipg, / can
assure you that with your continued help
AT d encouragement these roons viii lo1g
be the popular rssort Of The hungry and the
friendly.
And now, gentlemen, beg you. enjoy
yourselves. Let kindly vii and gocdlT hui
nor rule the passing hour.
Atthe conclusion OF the speech round
of applause sounded the length and breadth
of The festAl board. Mr.. Beach then resd
a piousnt ard pointed stanza OF poetry, the
production Of scribe, who was unable
20 be present at the time, but showed up
later. Then the party indalged in the 6nist
Of the banquet during which an impronpt1
'pronouncfng bee" occurred. Nuneroli
toasts we're then drank, the hosts fatur'
prosperity being ths text OF many. Takinl
| /, sli in sll this was one Of the most epjoya
bic occasions ever participated IN By tn
/, members Of TIE press. and the host ha
/ their kesrtiest thanks.
A telegram was sent tc the absent mem
! bsrs Who are il St. Paul snd Minneapolis
hiBn., expecting regret that they we're No
present.