The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-04-01
Congressman DingIey and Greenhslge
ExpOund Republican Principles.
President Small and Professor Chap
man Speak for the Colleges.
And Hen. Henry B. CIeaVes Predicts a
Bright Future.
A vigorous two year old. indeed,

a vigorous TWO year OLD. lnQeed!
The Young Mems Republican Club is not
old In point Of organization, or as to the age
of Its members, but there was nothing youth
full in the management Of the annual ban
quet at the Falmouth last evening. Success
stamped every feature of the occasion with
its gratifying mark OF approval, and the af.
fair was such as would have been not only q
credit but an honor to the oldest association
in the state. And it is particularly matter
of pride that 1t was under the auspices Of
one Of the youngest.
So merry was the event that 1t would not
have been surprising had parody some
thing like this been heard:
OF all glad words of tongue or pen,
The giaddest Is this-Republiean.
Willie the rhyme Is not Of the best, the
sentiment would probably have found ready
acceptance in the hearts Of the happy young
politicians-rhe latter term beidg applied on
ly in the sense that they are members of a
club which firmly believes In and upholds
the principles Of the Republican party. For
weeks the occasion had been anticipated, ,and
in this instance the realization was all that
could have been desired. Perhaps through
the minds of many who sat at the tables
there has often fitted during the last few
days those familiar lines beginning, there's
good time coming, boys" and this was GER
tainly one Of the times that 1t came In dead
earnest
The company began to assemble In the
parlors of the hotel shortly after o'clock.
The speakers held reception while the par
ty was gathering. Mayor True was among
those present, but he was unable to remain
to the dinner owing to Mrs. True's Illness.
He was desirous of meeting the members Of
the club and their guests, and was very sor-
ry he could not sto p longer.
Chandler's orchestra played a few selec
tions while the gentlemen were becoming
acquainted. Conversation on matters politi.
cal and social served to make the hour pass
rapidly. The Australian ballot bill was the
subject Of considerable remark. and much
qualification was expressed on every hand al
the final success of the measure. Nearly al
the members present were introduced to the
guests before the supper.
The Dinner.
At the appointed hour for the banquet
martial strains invited movement to the
dining hall, and directly long files of guests
were in touch and step toward the place,
The tables presented a most attractive ap
pearance. being garnished by fruits, potte(
plants and bouquets in beautiful array
Decorated shades upon the lights softened
the glare and reflected quiet colors over al
the display of ware and edibles. The silkel
banner of the club lowered over the heas o
the table, though nothing was needed to Sc
a stamp upon the occasion save the unmis
taxable character Of the assemblage and th
harmony Of the surroundings.
The orchestra discoursed appropriate Sc
lectlons most satisfying to senses other than
gustatory. and the efficient corps of walters
contributed their part to the occasion.
A quartette consisting Of Messrs. Nicker
son, Hall, Merrill and Dana intersrerset
pleasing vocal selections, and one and all ol
these elements of entertainment helped II
make the definition Of perfect banquet.
The recep tion committee was composed O
the following gentlemen: Charles Sumne
Cook, Charles A. True. Charles r. Lewis
LIE Roy L. Hight, Walter G. Emerson, Har
vey Murray. Addison S. Thayer, Charles A
Strout.
The following was the menu: