Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-08-24
4 SILKEN BANNER.
Presentation by Governor Waterman on
Behalf of Sacramento Ladies,

Behalf of Sacramento Ladies'.
Last evening about one hundred of the
Harrison and Morton Glee Club and some
of the members of the other Republican
clubs, under the command of W. H. Sher.
burr, formed in line at the Republican head
quarters, on Fourth street, and marched to
the residence of Governor Waterman, at
Sixteenth and H streets, headed by the First
Artillery band. Upon arriving at the
Governors residence, the club was brought
to front, and commenced the programme
by singing America" This was followed
by a selection from the band. AT this
point it was discovered that the visit, which
was intended as compliment TO the Gov
ernor, was tor an entirely different purpose.
The presence of number of ladies at the
Governors residence, end they h"Ving in
their possession beautiful silkesa banner,
showed conclusiyely that the compliment
was TO be altogether on the other side.
Governor Waterman, stepping down from
the veranda, said
Gentlemen of the Harrison and Morton
Glee Club: 1t gives me exceeding pleasure
to welcome you tonight, and to present 10
you in behalf of the Republican ladies of
Sacramento, this beautiful standard, which
bears the names of our great political
leaders. | hope that you will carry it dur
ing the campaign at the head of your
column with that dignity and pride
which not only becomes freemep
but because it represents the great interest
which the ladies of Sacramento have in the
battle of ballots which will take place in
November. This banner stands as the en-
blem of protection for American labor and
fnAnsfrv r
Europe and Asia. Fellow Republicans
the issue before us to-day is that of free
trade on the one hand and protection on the
other. The one is but theory, while the
other is demonstrated fact. Now, then,
the question before you resolves itself into
this: Can you afford to plunge this fair
land OF ours into vortex which will
place US all on level with
the millions of half-paid and
half-fed toilers of foreign countries.
We believe your answer will be No. Now
let US go on with the good work already
commenced and defeat our Democratic
friends at the polls; let Us bury them be-
meath our ballots so that they may never
be resurrected again as party
Charles n. Post, on behalf of the Glee
Club, accepted the banner and replied as
follows
Republican Ladies of Sacramento The
Harrison and Morton Glee Club of Sacra-
mento accepts this beautiful banner from
you with mingled feelings OF loyal pride
and gratitude. The thought that the cause
for which we have enlisted has the benedic-
ton and approval of the fair daughters of
the Republic will highten the courage in
our hearts and inspire us with additional
enthusiasm in the coming contest. That
banner, bearing the endearing legend of
protection to American homes and Ameri-
can industry, will be to us what the
white plume of Henry was to the
chivalry of France. We promise TO carry
it with honor through the coming fight,
and to display it with pride when we
assemble to celebrate the victory that we
shall achieve in November next. Republi-
can daughters of Republican State, in be-
half of the Harrison and Morton club of
Sacramento, | thank you for your gift"
The club sang several selections, and
then formed in line and marched down H
street. On the way the column was halted
in front of the residences of L. Tozer, C.
A. Yoerk, T. NJ. Lindley, Harry Carroll,
Geo. w. Cheslev and VIM. NJ Petrie, and
each were rendered a serenade, which was
answered in return by shower of fire.
works.
The banner presented to the Glee Club
is made of heavy white silk, and is richly
ornamented with gold fringe and lace. The
inscription, Harrison and Morton Glee
Cl1b, is worked in gold letters. The ban
ner is the handiwork OF the following Ia
dies, who may well feel proud of their gift:
Mrs. Alice Foye, Mrs. G. H. Hubbard, Miss
Anna Waterman, Miss Lu Waterman,
Miss Annie Dray, Miss Helen Lindley,
Miss Susie Garfield Miss Emma Thayer,
Miss Lulu Steffens, Miss Emma Felter,
Miss Daisy Siddons and Miss Eta BirdsaIl.
The Governors residence and grounds
were handsomely decorated with American
flags and Illuminated with colored lights
The streets adjoining the Executive resi-
dence during the presentation were thronged