The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-02-12

IL has long been conceded that when
the Young Mems Democratic club of Can
ton undertakes to do thing it is done,
and we'll done. The meeting held last
! evening in Assembly hall to celebrate the
| birthday of that great Democrat and lead
er of leaders, Samuel j. Tilden, was no
| exception to the general rule. The in
clemency of the weather and the many
counter attractions in the city kept many
| away who would otherwise have attended,
but there were about 800 persons i'm attend.
ance, and all were filled with enthusiasm
and generously applauded the sentiments
| expressed by the speakers.
The hall was tastefully decorated with
| flags and bunting anda handsome life-size
| portrait of the man i'll whose honor the
| meeting was called, occupied a position
| back of the platform. A picture of fend
| rendering Tilden the sceptre of war was
also hung in a conspicuous place. For
| the loan OF the life-size portrait of Mr..
| Tilden the Young Mems Democratic club
desire to return their hearty and sincere
thanks to Hon. r. 5. Shields.
1880 o'clock Mr.. j. II, Reigner, chair
man of the Lecture committee, accom-
| panied by Mayor John +. Blake,
ascpnded to the platform, and
called the meeting to order 1t was no.
| ticeable and pleasurable fact that there
| were many ladies' in the audience, and
| this seemed to add fuel TO the already
| address was an excellent one, and deliv-
| cred in manner which left no room to
doubt the deep sincerity of the speaker.
He spoke of the life and early training of
Tilden, and graphically described his
fight with the notorious Tweed ring. Mr.
Reigner has a pleasing address, and his
effort was received with great applause.
A letter of regret was read from that
venerable Democrat, Mr.. Archibald Nc
Gregor, paying a glowing tribute to the
memory of Tilden.
At the conclusion of the address Mr..
Reigner introduced as the presiding of
fCer of the evening, Mayor John +. Blake
Gen. l. r. Sherwood was to have pre-
sided, but was out of the city, and his
place was very aCceptabIy filled by His
Honor, the Mayor. On assuming the
chair Mayor Blake said: II feel deeply
the honor you have bestowed upon me,
first by inviting me to your meeting, and
second in asking me to take the place of
our distinguished fellow citizen, General
Sherwood. | will simply take his place
without any further Introductory re-
parks.n
Mr.. Howard Crisswell was introduced
and responded with cornet solo. Mr..
Crisswell has already gained a reputation
as a cOrnet soloist of high rank, and his
effort of last evening added new laurels.
He is player of great ability.
The orator of the evening Allen Cook,
Esq, was then introduced. He has a
strong, pleasing voice and an excellent
delivery. Space will not permit his
address to be published in full. Suffice il
to say that the grafton was wonderful
effort and demonstrated that Mr.. Cook is
an orator of high rank.
A piano solo by Miss Dora Blum fol-
lowed. Miss Blum is one of the best
pianists in the city, and played difficult
composition in manner which left no
room TO doubt that she possesses rare
musical ability. Her execution is admra-
BILE.
Mr.. j. Allen Rice was introduced and
read an essay concerning the merits of
which many complimentary remarks were
passed. MIR. Rice is one OF Canton's most
prominent young Democrats, and while
he confined himself for the most Part to a
history of the life of Samuel j. Tilden, he
could not refrain from giving his friend
the enemy a number of home thrusts.
His essay showed great thought and deep
research and was a mastery effort.
A vocal solo by Mr.. Martin j. Panther,
"Out on the deep" was one of the most
enjoyable features of the evenings pro-
gramme. Mr.. Panther's rich baritone
voice was never stronger or more clear,
and he sang with great effect.
A poem was then read by Prof. j. j.
Burns. As lyric artist Prof Burns has
by his etfor tlast evening, placed himself
in the front rank. His poem was replete
with humor, fancies and many solid facts.
1t was read in the Professors own inimit-
able style.
At the conclusion of Prof. Burns poem,
the audience arose and sang America,
thus closing one of the most successful
meetings which have ever been held by
the Young Mems Democratic club.