The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-10

J G. shaffer. Rev; II; A. Cleveland.
q. j. Langsdale, Lynn Martindale.
A. j. Beveridge,
The menu of the evening was as fol-
lows:
Blue Points on Half Shell.
BouillOn.
Queen Olives.
Baked Red Snapper, Sauce Italienne.
Fillet of Beef Braised with Mushrooms.
Green Peas.
Roast Loin of Veal, Stuffed with Oysters.
Mashed Potatoes. Sliced Tomatoes,
Roman Punch.
Mallard Duck, with Currant Jelly.
Lettuce, Mayonnaise Dressing.
Roquefort Cheese. Water Crackers.
Sherry. Claret. Champagne.
Havana Cigars.
After the feast, Mayor Denny, with a few
happy remarks in reference to the occasion
which had brought together the friends of
the distinguished guests and regretting the
absence of Hon. j.. N. Huston, who had
been detained by his duties elsewhere, read
Mitchell, Taylor, Roache, and others,
regretting their inability to be pres
emit and joining in hearty we'll
wishes to the gentleman IN whose honor
the banquet was given.
Following the reading of the letters, the
Mayor introduced Judge Byron X. Elliott,
of the Supreme Court bench, who spoke in
response to the toast of The President of
the United States" He referred to the
honor in which the office had been held
ever since Washington had dignifed it by
mis- patriotism and virtues. Since that
time the citizens of the Republic
had honored the office if not
majority of a great people, elevated to his
position by the vote of anation of freemen,
n exemplifying the lesson that under our
form of government the lowest might
the man as well as the officer, as one who
fills it to the measure of its high demands.
In conclusion, the Judge paid an eloquent
tribute to President Harrison, speaking of
purity of his social life and the force of his
public addresses, GEMS of thought set in
words of power.
Hon. John l.. Grifiths responded to the
toast of Our Country" and in opening
made a graceful reference to the presence
of Hon. il. Annear, of Brisbane, Queens
land. and Hon. A. w. Clarke, of Sydney,
New South Wales, "Our kinsmen from be-
yond the sea-" and wished them a safe
journey and a happy return, He spoke of
the sacrifices of the forefathers who hung
together lest they might hang sep
arately, of the growth of the
Nation which had increased from
three millions to sixty millions of people,
and congratulated his hearers that the
moral growth of the Republic had kept pace
with its physical advancement. He men,
toned. as an illustration, that this. land
pressed of all nations, Remnants story of
the Siberian exiIes, who saved their prison
rags of red. white and blue that they
might display them on the 4th of
July. He concluded with the words
Nolan, the man without a country, adjurlng
his countrymen to stand by the land of
their birth and adoption, Never fail to
serve her. Stand by her as you would by
There was a general call for Hon. A. w.
Clarke. of Sydney, New South Wales,
when Mr.. Griffith finished, and that gentle
man spoke briefly but eloquently of the
ticipate in the banquet. He paid a
pleasant compliment to Hon. Chas. j..
kahlO, once consul in his country, through
whose acquaintance he had learned much
OF America, and through whom he and Mr..
Annear had been led to visit this city.
Them speaking of his own country, he
alluded to the many ties. social and mer-
camille. that bound it to America. and
hoped they might be increased and
Ex-Governor Porter was next introduced
by Mayor Denny as one of the honored
guests OF the evening, and spoke at consid-
cradle length in reply to the toast of In
diana" He hoped that those present
might not be subject to the as
sertion of an Illinois Congressman, that
Illinoisans were called Suckers, mere-
ly because they believed all good things
that were said of his State. He reviewed
the history of the State, r%ecounting its
growth and progress, and picturing the
imitless growth of its future. In cOnclu-
sion he referred to his regret at
parting even temporarily with the peo-
pie of the State, TO whom he owed
much, and was heartily cheered at
the end of his address.
Governor Hoyey answered to the toast
of THE Executive" and created a good
deal of merriment by his allusion to
differences of opinion that had existed
between himself and the late Legislature.
He urged that where the executive, legis-
lative and judicial departments were pre-
served IN their own proper spheres, liberty
would prevail, and where the lines of de
narration were obliterated discord would
follow.
Col. John C. New was introduced by the
POSTMASTER as one of those in whose
honor the entertainment was given,
and who would speak to the
toast of Our finances He
spoke with evident feeling, thanking those
present from the bottom of his heart for the
generous reception given him. To have
the good will of the people among whom
- had sDeax his whole lits Tas an