Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-11-27
supper by Colored au,i-Mahoneites.
THEY EXPRESS THEIR THANKS To VARIOUS
PERSONS.

PERSONS.
SrAUNToN, VA, Nov. 81, 1889.
Editor Spectator: We beg leave to insert In
your valuable paper an account of the supper
given by the colored anti Mahoneites and
democrats of the city of Staunton. Wednesday
night, November goth, 1889. at the Republican
Headquarters. We do not presume too much
when we say that the like has never been wit
messed before by the citizens of Staunton.
The arrangement OF the table was the center
of attraction and was pronounced the grandest
ever witnessed in this city.
The poultry was dressed in the finest style by
one of Starnton's fifst-class cooks. Mr.. John
Watson, In whose profession he can equal any
in the world.
The door was opened promptly at $50 o'clock.
At 8 O'Clock, the hill-tops and valleys were
shaken by the reports of the Staunton Artil-
lery. The house being well filled with guests
at s.45 O'Clock. Mr.. William II. Taylor and
Capt. d. F. Johnson entered, arm in arm,
dressed in the height of fashion. Upon enter
ing, they were met by Mr.. L. L. Boiler. who
escorted them to the head of the table. Mr..
William II. Taylor, rapping with his gold
headed cane, brought the house to order. He
then proceeded, in as nice speech as We ever
heard, to introduce Captain A. Fl. Fultz, Mayor
of the city. The Mayors words were to the
colored element as bread cast upon the waters.
The next speake err introduced BY Mr.. Taylor
was Mr.. ueber Kerr, who made glad the hearts
OF those that heard him. The guests then pro-
ceeded to partake of the good things that the
table afforded. They had hardly begun to en-
Joy the delicious meats before a letter from Dr..
E. C. Fisher of the Western Lunatic Asylum
was given to Mr.. Taylor, who requested Mr..
c. j. Armistead to read it. He. being man
with heart always full of kindness. did SO.
The letter contained the Doctors regrets that
his physical inability hindered him from at
tending, but that his heart and hand were ever
with us. While waiting for other refresh
ments, Mr.. William II. Taylor introduced Capt
D. F. Johnson in a short speech, in which he
said: "Fellow Citizens, 1 now take pleasure in
to you a gentleman who has borne
the burden in the heat of the day. Though his
qualifications are limited. yet in whatsoever
political path he chooses to tread / do not fiat
ter him when say that he Is able to defend
himself against all who may come in contract
with him. At the close of Capt. D. F. john
sons speech, Mr.. Taylor presented him de-
lightful bouquet in beautiful vase given to
him by some of the most prominent ladies OF
the city. The committee OF arrangements
William II. Taylor. D. F. Johnson and George
thanks to the matrcn of the
Western Lunatic Asylum. Mrs. Thompson, for
the kindness she has shown them. though we
must say that the kindness spoken of above Is
no more than what she exercises every day to
those around her. We also return thanks to
Mrs. Poagne. We also return thanks to that
grand and Christian gentlemen, DR.. u. 9. Wal
ker who always extends the hand of charity to
those who call upon him.
DR.. B. Blackford and Captain Lewis Hartman,
two gentlemen of whom this government is
proud. and who are an honol to the people of
Virginia, we return our heartfelt thanks for
their liberality and kindness.
Mt Burrows also receives our thanks for the
kindness and efforts he put forth in aiding us.
CoLoRED ANTI-MAHoNEIlE