Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-18


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THE DINsFR.
President william Ellis Jones sat at the
head II tho table
Rev. Dr.. Richardson. editor of the Cen
,r. Presbyterian, invoked the favor Of the
Almighty.
lhe D.1D was as follows:
Ivnnhaveu Bay Oysters on Half ehell.
solps-Cousomne Royal, Mors Turtle.
Topaz sherry
Boast Turkey, with Cranberry Sauce, Ten
elr.D.n 90 pcsf. with Mushrooms.
Iulrce-- tscaiopcd oysters. chicken Pate,
ci.rgou co. 1uctios In Node.
Duo do Monteheiio Champagne.
Eefishcs Glory. Oliy-~, Pickles.
,o.1-v rg.n,a Ham, Smoked Tongue. Turkey
I.es- orange irs. Vanilla Croam, Chocolate
Cream, Fancy Cakes
Coffee
Cigarettes, Cigars.
rHR ToAsrs.
About Q o'clock speech-making began
Ir Thomas Nelson PAGE responded 10
BENJAMIN Franklin, Printer: whose birth
w, celebrate, whose name we vencrate,
and whose virtues we emulate" frank
iu uas tHc wiscst man of his day. said Dr.
Pace H. had the wisdom at seventeen
.oar- of age to select the trade Of printer.
auas,gd considerable more money than
h, would have done had ho obcycd his
f-t.r's wishes and become minister
0r Dad b" chosen law rs his pro-
f,t.ol. and especially is he would have
h..u % Philadelphia LAWYER. Laughter
Ir Page was glad g. soc the lypothot@
.' aclWoUd claiming part IN the phltpso-
r.,r Heretofore The only portion the
Nr-.h asliiowci us in Franklin is street
n.llag his name. Now that northern
nau.r hos set up the claim that Jefferson
Nayi- was % the South what Abe Lincoln
..l George Nashiu ton were 10 the North
.. believed oug demand To- part of mo
great man virtue, and VISION Just hable.
Ihp crOwuing event iu Franklin life, Dr.
Page said. Was the establishment of "A pub
III, library ~ PhiladelphIa. This ac-
t1n ~ tie philosopher WAS commended
FL. the people Of Richmond II is
-l our shame, Or. Page claimed,
that see have no library. where ali can 60
FL, seek knowledge free of charge. Tho
1uly free library horo Is owned by colored
people. aud ha recommend d that the
ahfa people make move IN this direc-
ton. and he suggested that the members
# the Npothetu were the proper ones to
luaugurate tins enterprise.
coLosEL BYIBNE.
"Th. Press-tho hSacon which lightons
the world the Iharoahs of the nineteenth
century ' was responded to 10y Colonel
ilcUnri L. Bciruc. The speaker was IN
u- hlypest mood. Ho told of his first
attempt az setting type in the. town OF
f.ewislurg. W. Va. and declared that on
flaf occasion be- drank the inspiration
un ch had led 10 his present profession
in lf, which Is 50 dear to him. Tho
pr,-4. he sand. Is ALWAYS ready 10
Stand up for the people Ii always bows
fo thor Will. and when paper Is seized 10y
mouopnli~ts 10 advance then speculative
interests ~ - sure 10 90 down 10 rum. tie
felt proud that two of the wisest men TINS
country has produced Franklin and Gree
lev-belonccd 90 the profession, and their
lAmos will over live lu the hearts Ot news
Eaper-ucn.
Colonel Bcirnc was proud Of the purity
of the press ol Virginia. ana declared no
paper should prosper, and none VIII sue
coed. which h. not pure enough 20 20 INTO
',cry household and bc read by every boy
and eirl.
The speaker declared that the standard
ot the press is rising, end IN closing hls re-
mark. pred ctel bright future for Viz
rIuia and her papers.
pu. CURRY
DR.. j. j. ". Crrry spoke 70 the toast,
"Ihe Author Source OF Typographical
Art" I'm hs young days he had aspired
HIGHER than his friend Bcrnc He did not
20 To- setting typo When fourteen years
he wrote "a piece for paper, and when 1t
appeared the Journal which contained the
production looked as II it was tine best
40. Of the paper which had ever been
issued.
The wealth Of Virginia. Dr. Curry said,
i- ir for uuthois. tier lrt-tOus. kiVcses.
and Pages are worth more to her than all
hcr mineral resources lt is the writings
which people read that mould their cha
l.t.r,.
live sneaker criticised the custom Of
d.. fY. -lt fff
.ul pu.t'ug them in stores aud other
pla.t. of busiucs, in their young DAYS
Is-i for tho sake OF allowing them To
malc money. This j. the reason. no
declared. that all the wiscst men
ar, uf country birth. They are given more
-.u. for study. They don't seek riches so
much a- tine city BOYS. The Doctor closed
IBIS remarks hy heartily endorsing Dr.
Pages suggestions as 10 public library
for Richmond
TIE PyIIIsHiE.
1r. B. I. johnson responded 90 The
Publisher: Keeper of the golden KEYS
ul.,h unlock the markets Of the world 70
-.e genius of the author and The handl-
a.r. 4 jhe printer Ills remarks were
short lui practical. After speaking IN
.cfful terms of the relation ot the pub
N.r 90 the printer lac urged the orcani-
r..Nr 20 take some steps toward securing
hrH ic library for the city. lie closed by
i' liug that pens were never so busy,
.p many presses were never running as
-'a 10 onhghten the world.
OTHER Toasrs.
Mr.. Robert Whittet spoke TO the toast
ih. INpothetg: Its origin, mutual pro-
..ction: It's alin. the common veal: Its
Nafch-word~, justice and moderation
in response 10 calls speeches were then
made bv Mr.. James \. Gentry, Mayor Elly-
s.n. and Nh. II. NJ Smith, Jr.
Alter the speaking the Public Library
I'D. discussed and President Jones WAS
authorized 10 appoint committed 10 take
tlt matter IN hand aud orgauila an effort
toward. securing for Richmond this long
need u Institution.
TEE ORGANIZATION.
The Richmond TypothotW Is an associa-
non oi employing book and lob-nrinters,
which has tor It's purpose mutual protec-
9lu and tine elevation of the craft by all
'.g.timate means which can be used by an
examination. IL was originally organized
as Master Printers Association of Rich
moul. Va. IA August, 1887, the in-
mediate cause of It's formation being
ON, law passed 10y the International
iynographical / Mon which made nine
a.lr- q DAYS work for journeymen PRINT
er Tire Master Printers Association sent
f,preseniatiycs 70 tne first annual c0nNen-
t.n at Chicago. where was orgenized the
nited Typotheta Of America" OF which
ine Richmond Iypothct@ Is branch.
Aff.r joining II the association as originai-
h ~ r,anized changed its name 10 the one
30 uow As.
The United Typothet@ Of America "
held ta second annual convention al New
York IN September. 1898, and its third at
ST. Lcuis in October, 1889. The national
ASSOCIATION has branches in about thirty
five u the largest cities Of America. and lts
membership comprises about 1900 firms
who are conducting printing establish
mcnis Of greater or less magnitude.
Mr. ". Ellis Jones has been the presi-
don't and Mr.. G. {. Paughnan vice-prcsi-
dent ~ the Richmond Iypothet@ since its