The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-12-10

ne l Ar II hetOrin banquet. Cgt'-
brating the fourth anniversary OF Clcve-
lands emancipation messaQe. Giveu
by the Young Mems Democratic
Club Of Canton, was beld Thursday
evening in B,spd Hail. 70 say
that il was grand success, ia placing it
Tar too mild. 1t was tremendous sue
cess, a9 every one III attendance will at
test. There was plenty to satisfy the in
ner man; in fact the only fault that can
be found with the menu, was, that there
was too much and of too fine quality.
j. Bast ~ Bro, the caterers. did all in
their power to please those present, and
succeeded in a degree Ihat must be as
gratifying to them, as it was to all who
partooiI OF the good things prepared. Tue
banquet was one Of the finest ever served
in Canton, and was all that could be
asked. What is rare taing at bauqueis,
there was plenty Of everything, and 1t
was OF the best. The following menu
will show what was served to satisfy the
inner mdu:
Raw oysters, Lettuce,
French Sauce p,oy,os CF1SGkers GSTs, Celery
Ham, Tongue Turkey,
c''"'erss cpts Coffee ocean SaTaT Saratoga Chips
''' RclsIlag, S''" '''1''
ice Cr am, Lemon Waters,
Sherry
Apples, Assorted Nuts
Ulgars,
The decorations we're handsome. AT
the end of the hall the table
of honor was spread. Immediately he
hind the speakers was a large United
States flag, a banner Of the Young Mems
Democratic club and picture of that
leader of all leaders, eX-President Grover
Cleveland. In front of the Ia5le were
number of handsome pottod plants, while
in the center of the room was an elegant
pyramid of choice plants. AT the rear
end of the room were more potted plants
and other decorations of an appropriate
character. The plants and flowers were
furnished by c. W. Faust the florist.
TOAsTMAsTER W. A. LYNCH
then made a few brief remarks in his
usual characteristic style. he was OF
course Enthusiastically received and
among many good things said: am very
glad the chairman mentioned my name
as | would not have known myself from
the description. ] dare say his remarks
were quite true. 1t is great pleasure
for me to be with you tonight and do not
intend to detain you with any extended
remarks, but as the caterer has admin
istered TO the physical man so well, is
my duty to serve the intellectual treat
that awaits you. This celebration is
proper and is not an isolsted affair. 1t
occurs yearly and has for the past four
years, ever since Grover Cleveland sent
lenged the attention OF the people to a
great wrong which had to be riRhted, and
became great impulse in the politics OF
tariff reform. The Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club is not political club in the |
ordinary meaning of the term, as polti- |
cal club usually means an organization
for particular campaign, which dissoives |
at the end of each campaign. This is not |
the nature of the Y. NJ. d. c. of Canton. |
1t is an all year round club and has come |
here to stay. 1t is not organized for the |
purpose OF advancing the political fort. |
unes of its members, but is organized as |
an educational institution, intoxicating |
sound Democratic principles in the |
hearts of the people. 1t keeps up the or |
ganization all the year, aud is almost as |
active the remaining months OF the year |
as during a campaign. 1t is the custom |
during the winter months TO invite speak'
ers from abroad to address the club on |
questions OF politicol economy and other |
matters of general interest. | will not |
delay you longer, but "Welcome TO Our |
Visitors will be responded to by Mayor |
John Il. Blake, and ! need not tell you |
that Mayor Blake is a sterling Democrat. |
1t is my pleasure 10 present His Honor,
the Mayor.
HON. JOHN f. BLAKE.
Mayor Blake spoke eloquently and was |
frequently interrupted by applause, In |
substance the honorable gentleman said: |
~ am greatly pleased on the fourth an |
niversary of Grover Cleyeland's emanci- |
patton message, to greet so many friends |
from home and from distance. We will |
be pleased to listen TO orators who will |
and intelligently present the |
great question of the day, the question OF |
tariff taxation as enunciated by Grover |
Clevelaud's great message. In 1888 Gro |
yer Cleveland, without hope of reward, |
and against the will of many members of |
his party aud many of his advisors, threw |
aside what seemed like certain victory,
by being first true to himself and then |
true to his country. He did not figure for |
applause. He knew that many timid DEM |
dent. You should have gone slower, Mr.. |
President Grover Cleveland, honest |
man that he was, threw aside personal !
ambition and gave to the Democracy q |
creed by which we stand today. l am |
glad to see present this evening so many |
Democrats from out OF the city. II shows |
that they are willing 70 leave their homes |
aud their offices to join with the Young |
Mems Democratic Club and other friends |
of Canton in celebrating this occasion. |
To those who have come from other cities |
we owe our thanks, and gladly and cordi- |
ally welcome them. The object of this |
is a good one and is praise |
worthy. Every good Democrat should |
foster Cleveland's message. The time |
has now come when the tocsin OF war |
should be sounded, and every Democrat |
should go up to the table and sign the |
new Declaration OF Independence. |
hope that we shall all meet again on a fu- |
ture occasion, and trust that when we |
meet next year, we will meet as Demo- |
Gratis, not only Rlorifying over a great
principle, but will be able to give three |
times three cheers for Grover Cleveland,
President OF the United States.
READING OF REGRETS.
Toastmaster VIM. A. Lynch, at the con-
clusion of Mayor Blake's address, read