The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-12-19
POINTS ON PAWTUCKET.
The Great Banquet of the Garfield
Club Last Evening.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS PRESENT
An Occasion That VIII be Remembered
Long-The Address of the Hon. Theo-
dore Roosevelt and Others.

Long-The Address of the Hon. Theo-
dore Roosevelt and Others.
Never in the time-honored history OF
distinguished gatherings within the walls
of the Infantry Armory of the city of Paw
tucket has there been so noteworthy po-
litical event rs the ninth annual banquet
of the Garfield Club. The occasion was
most important one I'm the history of this
80 widely known organization, and that
the members still retain a well earned title
of first in educational campaign work
is fact not to be denied. The
place of meeting was handsomely
set forth with decorations and the hall
never looked more inviting. The stars
and stripes were festooned here and there,
while strips of bunting were displayed at
tractively. On the stage behind tropical
vegetation was stationed Bangstaifs or
chestra, discoursing lively music 20 the
ears of more than 800 good solid Repub-
leans
President Tiepke and a corps of accom-
modating aids were kept busy for more
than an hour receiving members ana
guests There were some old timers in
the harness of political work noticed and
also number of younger ones who have
made great headway within short time
as workers. Congratulations were in
order until shortly after 7:3O when Presi
dent 1iepke invited the members OF the
club and guests TO take seats at the sever
al inviting tables which had been so taste
fully arranged under the direction of
Messrs. Gelb * Norton, caterers. The
Rev. f. w. Hamilton invoked the Divine
blessing, after which the following menu
was discussed
MENU.
Oyster Patties.
Bofs sSITS@ al Bea Ss6TooM iSgS gsnee
Celery. Mashed Potatoes, Peas.
ho5 Chicken BqSsfr saad ri@alSs Lobster saind y0S
Ice Cream.
Fruit Neapolitan, Chocolate.
Orange is,, and Raspberry IS, sbeTbet. sc'
Assorted Cake.
Jelly Rolls. Lady Fingers Pound.
Sponge Angel.
Coffee aud Lemonade.
Fruit. Grapes. Oranges. Bananas.
The following prominent guests occupied
seats at the presidents table, while the
members were located Mt four others, run
ming the entire length of the Armory.
Col. Jno. Il. Kendrick, Hon. +. l.. Free
man, Hon. w. III. Haskell, Rev. j. j.
Woolley, III. A. l.. Potter, Jr.,. Esq, sec
retary Republican League; Myron Fish,
Esq, Lincoln; j. E. Kendrick, Esq, H.
Esq, secretary Commonwealth Club;
Hon. Adm Il. Capron, speaker of House of
Representatives; Hon Herbert w. I.add
Governor of Rhode lsland Hon. Nelson
Theodore Roosevelt, New York; Henry 4.
Tiepke, president; Hon. Charles w.
Anderson, New York; Hon. Henry A.
Stearns,, Lieutenant Governor; &. Fred
Crawford, Hon. Il. l.. Tillinghast, Paw
tucket.
JntroJ,oin., ,ha ,,os, ,,ranJ;aI mani 20
the program, President 'riepke called the
attention of those present to the great and
most successful work of the National Re-
publican Committee and what most ex-
cellent results have been achieved from
the well-known club which to-day bears
the name of that honorable statesman
James A. Garfield. He congratulated the
members upon their work and gave them
encouraging advice for the coming
campaign. His reference to Mckinley,
Blaine and the recent appointment of
Nathan Gof was signal for applause
lie first introduced now Theodore Roose-
welt of New York.
The gen tleman, after making graceful
acknowledgment of the greeting given
him, spoke at some length on the "merit"
system and civil service reform. He al
luded TO the distinguished services of the
Hon. Nelson w. Aldrich in the Senate
and more in many clever story which
kept his listeners interested. He spoke of
tnt eACtllcDt which IDlS
club had all over the country and
emphasized the necessity of n divorce of
the peddlng business from politics. Ii
was necessary he said, to keep a good
man in responsible position. You here
tonight want To be represented in Con
gress 10y man of integrity of character
not "A kicker, but a man who is able to
take care of and debate the many ques-
tions which are continually presenting
themselves. He eulogized the work of
the Republican party in civil service re-
form and gave an interesting talk upon
questions required to be answered by the
committee which he represents. In clos
ing thanked the members of the club aud
wished them Godspeed in the future. The
gentleman was then elected an honorary
member of the club and gracefully ac-
knowledged the honor taking his seat
amid much applause.
President Tiepke next introduced Hon.
Charles w. Anderson, of New York, who
appeared as typical southern gentleman
of refinement, and one who at the outset
made very favorable impression upon
those present lie happily alluded TO the
Vermilion Introduction OF himself and
promised TO try and sustain the reputa-
tion given him. lie vividly described the
unfortunate condition of his race in the
south, and how at the present time
through the efforts of the Republican
party many advantages were being
given them and were highly appreciated.
lie was nor Dit backward in describing
the conditions under which negro was
placed about election time and the de
scription Of an election i'm South Carolina
with the several ballot boxes not labelled
was amusing. He loved the Republican
governments which gave TO every negro
liberty. The Republican party, he said, is
right because 10 is one of justice upon
which hinges all. The law recently
passed i'm the Sout h relative 20 seats i'm cars
was explained in an amusing manner
lie thanked the listeners for the careful
attention paid him, the courtesy rendered.
and he also was elected an honorary mem
Der, taking his seat amid prolonged APP
plause.
Brief remarks were made by other
guests, and IL was after midnight before
the last cmbers of this newly-kindled
political fire was eXtinguished. and which
will long remain bright spark in the
clubs history.