Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-15

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the helpless listeners expressed il. As the
liquid notes weled forth there were tears in
many voices and threats of vengeance were
freely made by those who could not get ashore
because the gangplank had not yet been put in
place. As soon as the singing was stopped all
formed in line and the procession started up
toward the buildings on the summit Of the
gentle ascent.
THE PLENTIFUL DINNER
With kindly forethought Col McKibben had
provided shad in the proportion almost of one
for every individual, and soon as the second
boat approached the landing the long fire of
oak logs was surrounded BY the heavy oak
planks, on which were nailed scores of ex-resi-
dents of the Potomac. The big dining hall
was tastefully decorated with great jars OF roses
and spring flowers and offered q most inviting
prospect as the diners all filed in. The bill Of
fare consisted Of clam chowder, shad roe
planked shad, cold meats and salads, with an
abundance Of Light wines made from the grapes
Of California All came hungry and all went
away satisfied.
President 9oRHAN STARTS THE SPEECH MAKING,
With the cigars came the speeches and many
appropriate sentiments were gracefully uttered.
Mr.. George C. Gorham, the president Of the
association, acted as POSTMASTER. He, together
with Gen H. q. Gibson, vice president; Mr..
Halles kilbourn, secretary, and Col Joe Nc
kibben, treasurer. had a short time before been
President Gorham said that this reunion was
. most joyous one for all old Californians. 1t
must not be made q solemn one and yet he felt
he should speak a few words in memory of
those whom the association has lost during the
past year. He spoke most feelingly of Gen
Sherman, 'sthan whom no nobler man e'er trod
the ground Of California; Of Gen. w. W. Bel
KNAPP, and Of that splendid pioneer and first
Senator, Gen Fremont But I am sure thew
would not have US put . stop TO our pleasure
Ato1
reference TO Col. Mckibben, which was renewed
e he uttered the sentiment, 'Long may he
live 70 receive rs and long may we live to
come But let us remember, too, his dear
brother, that splendid friend and soldier, Gen.
David McKibben, and the late Senator from
our state. that simple. good-heArted man,
George Hearst"
Gen Gibson was then introduced and made
pleasing address, in which he referred to the
beauties and resources Of California to the
memory Of Gen. Fremont, Of Gen. sherman
and Of Gen AcKibben, whom he characterized
as - man bold in action and fearless in
danger. Addresses were also made by Adj
miral Amy, Gen Hooker, Mr.. w. C. Dodge
and Mr.. W. H. Cagett-
THOSE WHO KSJoYKD THE OCCASION
Among those who enjoyed tho occasion,
either - members Of the association or q its
guests, vere Messrs. James p. willet, J. B.
Moses, h o. Towles.J- C. Riley, Grand Rapids
mons s. Smith, c. I. Browning, NJ A. Leary,
John 8. Almony, Gen Hooker, Mississippi
c. g Noyes, Frank Hume, W. c. Dodge, Henry
Pssers Thomas Cavanaugh, Thomas Adams, s
W. Johnston, Lieut. Hin, George C. Hazel
ton. John II. Hasurle. Richard McAllistsr
Q: i. Mckenzie. II. Stilson, George r. Green,
w. A. Upton, John b Brady, j. d. Palmer
Z. y. Baker, Thomas A. Brown and Caleb W.
West Salt Lake City, Utah; George o. Jones'
New YORK; benjamin A. Harlan, GRAND
Rapids, Mich; William Hayden, Philadelphia
Col Thornton A Washington OF San Antonio
Texas; @. p. Green, r +. Crowell, !. G. Miller
]. p. Harbsch. W. Hayden, J. @. Darden, II
Brock, 8 v. Reeve, James r Young, John A
Rudd, Z s. Fleming, Alexandria, Va; J. w
Angus, Job Bs. lard, E T. Peters, James r
KssnAn, John h b;:'.der, Col. H @. Gibson
Il p. Sullivaa, Kaufman, J. Franz
johnson, h J. e. l. Charles l. Beatty, yohI
y. Hockey, W. 7. John IN, George Z. Hutchins
Z L Johnson. Benjamin II. stinemetz, Allel
J. Hooker, James Lansburgh, John Heyworth
}. G. AeGinn J. Leverett Smith, q c. Bryan