Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-12-24
FOREFATHERS' DAY.
The Landing of the Pilgrims Fit
tingly Commemorated.
A GRAND ANNUAL FEAST.
Remarkable Collection OF Eminent Citi-
zens Preso ont-Cheers for Gen.
ShermIn and Chauncey
NJ. Depew.


New York, Dec. aI-The landing of the
pilgrim fathers ON the shores of the new
world-2GS years ago Friday-was COM
memorated by the New England society AT
Delmonico's, ON Fifth avenue, where 1t gave
its eighty-third annual dinner. The occa-
sion was celebrated in fitting manner by
the descendants of New England stock. The
dinner was unquestionably the largest and
most expensive prepared by Delmonieo this
season. The two upper floors of the famous
hostelry We're given up entirely TO the guests
of the society Covers We're laid for 500
guests and every seat was occupied. The
dining rooms were tastefully decorated with
bunting, and portraits of famous New Eng
landers and the coat of arms of various states
were arranged about the walls
President Cornelius n. Bliss presided.
Among the prominent members and guests
present were Chauncey NJ Depew, Gen. w.
T. sherman, j. Pierrepont Morgan, Gen.
Horace Porter Hons Warner Miller, w. /.
Trenholm, Frank Hiscock, John S. Wise, Col
Elliott +. Shepard, Gems. John S. Winslow,
Wager Swayne, Hon. Horace Russsl, Elihu
Root, Russell Sage and II. p. Flower
The long list of toasts included "Fore-
fathers Day" responded to by Rev. AL
of the United States of America by Presi-
dent Bliss; "The Army and Navy Gen.
Sherman; "The State of New York and
City of New York." Chauncey NJ. Depew;
''The Covenanters and the Puritans, Rev.
William N. Taylor, d. d.; "The Mighty
West" Hon. Thomas b. Reed; "The Ready
Adjustment of the Descendants of the Pill
grims to all Sorts and Condition of Life,n
Hon. Edward ID. Isham; "The Financial
Administration of the National Govern
ment," Hon. w. l.. Trenholm; "The Eec-
toral Problem in the South Hon. John S.
Wise; pilgrims Abroad" Gen. Horace Por-
Der, and Every Sister Society,"" Hon.
Wager Swayne.
Chauncey Depew hobbled in, leaning on the
shoulders of Vice President Morgan and Con
gressman Flower. His appearance was the
signal for vociferous applause. Although it
was said that letters of regret had been re-
ceived from Governor Hill and Mayor
Hewitt, none were read President Bliss
made lengthy opening address. He briefly
reviewed the history of the New England
society and told in part with what historical
events the names of the descendants of the
original puritans were connected. President
elect Harrison, Mr.. Bliss concluded, had
hoped to have been present at the dinner, but
was unavoidedly detained.
Gen. Sherman and Chauncey Depew were
repeatedly cheered as each arose to respond
to their respective toasts. Gen. Sherman,
after reviewing his efforts in the past so be
present at the annual banquet of the society,
said he had overcome difficulties to be pres
ent at this banquet because it might be the
last time that he would see his many New
England friends. "a year hence" he con-
cluded, with considerable feeling ~ may be
with the silent majority" When he concluded
the band played Marching Thr ugh
Georgia"
Mr. Depew made one of his famous witty
and humorous speeches. Among other things,
he said he had for several years spoken al
ternately to the toast, Estate of New York;
and ''City of New York. Nothing but the
audacity of the age would expect one man to
| be both David b. Hill and Abram S. Hewitt.
The connecting link between the two toasts,
he surmissed, was that neither official was
! shedding tears over the recent election in the
state or city. There is a general belief as
New York goes so goes the republic, but just
| now we are anxiously watching Indiana.
| We say it publicly, despite the presence of
one or two Of our aspiring political friends.
| that New York expects two seats out OF thu
seven in the new cabinet. Referring to Law
| that was enacted in 1880, to the effect that
every citizen who was elected or appointed
/ to public office and refused to accept il
was to be publicly denounced, he declared
that he would wager that Benjamin Harri.
son would give just now all he is or ever ex.
| poets to be worth if the law was never passed.