The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-21
qualification at the honors paid to the
memory OF Columbus.

qualification at the honors paid to the
memory OF Columbus.
Chief Justice Fuller was next intro
duced and responded to the ap-
plause which greeted him. He
closed BY introducing Gov. Mckinley,
who contented himself with q few words.
He gave way to Mayor Washburne, he in
turn being followed by Chauncey n. De-
pew who, made one OF the clever
speeches for which he is famons. White
law Reid spoke eloquently for the interest
he felt In New York in the exhibition and
predicted that it would surpass anything
OF the kind ever held in the world After
several other addresses the banquet adj
journed 20 attend Col. Turner's reception.
Fully 10000 people thronged the door of
the First regiment armory tonight, in re-
spouse to invitations issued by Lieut.. Col.
Henry J.. Turner, of that regiment. In
point of numbers the event far surpassed
the notable affair of last night. and in
hrilliance and success il was fully its
equal. Col. Turner's courtesy was ex-
tended 10 the visiting officers of the Ma
tional Guard and the regular army, men,
hers of the Loyal Legion and other
distinguished guests and their friends.
The affair WAS admirably managed by Col.
Turner and Lieut.. Henry Bsrrel-Chsmber-
lain, master of ceremonies. The armory
was tastefully and deliberately decorated
and Its interior presented handsome and
patriotic appearance. The bali was essen
italy military in all its features. and
when the festivities were at their height
Inc great door was covered with
bright costumes and brilliant uniforms
The gentlemen presented handsoms
appearance Col. Turner was assisted in
receiving by Mrs. Nelson A. Miles Gen.
Miles and Mrs. Nettleton, Gen. Nettleton
and Mrs tssticTnaa and others. The re-
Ception began al 80 and lasted to hours
when she orchestra. which had been de-
voting itself 80 promenade music, changed
10 a lsve.1er tune and III a few moments
the hall was tiled with evolving couples
Shortly alter midnight the gentlemen who
were at the Fellowship Club dinner al
1ourned and with Vice President Morton
at their head and accom- panied bv White
law Reid and Chauncey pepew went To
the arsnofy. Mr.. Morton and party were
met at the door by a military escort IN full
uniform cad conducted 10 the re-
seiFine party, Later in the evening
The tos.egs sounded "Oaicsrs' call ,,
and the members @: the I.ovsI
Legion formed a circle in the hall
Around .hem gathered the officers Of the
regular army and navy and beyond these
clustered the National Guard When eli
was ready they burst forth with the word.
ct "lae National Guard" & poem written
by Cox Turner for tue occasion and sung
60 ihe tune Of My Maryland" /. VAS a
beautiful scene. and tie applause Of the
listening thousands tounl vent fn iorI
and hearty applause After this. dane,or
Was resumed. ani it sa> O'Clock or sf,er
when Col. Turner shock hands with tae
last departing guests
All the prominent gueets invited T. t.ks
part and Witness the teulcasarg eere,,,.
monies tomorrow have arrived A..
the,n are Hon. Wh.te.aS Held aisst t,as.,,,s
oey NJ. Dere"' " 40 vii dr,iver tae yolan.
bian Grafton. The Neather o!.3ee gs,. 49,.
afternoon announced th5t Ihere "a. -,
probability that tonosr1a viii Ia 80.
cad dl.8EgteAole-