The morning call., 1892-01-19

AROUND THE BOARD,
Newspaper Workers Gathered at
the Banquet Table.

One hundred and fifty members Of press
clubs located IN all parts of the United
States met last night in the drawingrOoms
of the Palace Hotel.
Ats o'clock the last conner had made his
appearance, and The procession started for
the banQuet-r0Om, the American dining
room Of the hotel.
In the center Of the table Of honor was
seated the POSTMASTER, W. II. L. Barnes.
At his right sat Hugh Hume OF San Fran
cisco and General Thomas II. Ruger, U. S
A. To his left were Mayor Sanders0n and
Z. J. keenan,, President Of the Interna-
tional League Of Press Clubs. The Board
Of Governors of the league were grouped on
either side. Five other tables were placed
in a rectangular position.
The menu was in the form Of q report
from the Banquet Committee.
During the service Of the courses the
orchestra, stationed in an aicoye at the
west end Of the room, played pleasant Sc
lectiOns from familiar operas, All wines
except the champagne were Of California
vintage.
After a praiseworthy discussion of the
menu, Hugh Hume, President of the local
club. commenced the speech-making by a
brief address, introducing the Chairman Of
the evening W. H. l.. Barnes, who was re-
ceived with loud applause.
Mr.. Barnes said that the previous speaker
was near the truth when he stated that he
Barnes was an editor. He then narrated
how he had once filled the editorial chair
Of country newspaper for a week.
lie paid some high compliments to the
press Of the United States, Its power and its
influence, TecaptulatIng the history OF Jour
nalism from the days OF ancient Rome 10
the present time.
Our Nation aud It's President was re-
ceiYed with cheers, the band playing the
national anthem. Governor Markham was
programmed to respond 10 the toast, " Our
State and lis Executive" but a telegram
was read from the Governor regreIting his
inability to DE present at the banquet.
I. j. Keenan,, President Of the league,
responded to the toast TO that 0TganiZatiOn
reCaDituatiug its history and pI Cd hesvIng
that its future influence would be exercised
IN behalf Of the working newspaper man
wherever he is located.
General Thomas A Ruger responded to
The Army and Navy" and In speaking Of
the improved equipment Of the national
troops alluded to the services rendered bv
the volunteers, and referred to the need Of
the Pacific Coast for better naval defenses.
Our City" brought Mayor SandersOn to
his feet in lengthy address laudatory Of
San Francisco.
Marshall p. Wilder's name was coupled
with The Ministry Of Mirth." as its high
T.
Of a chair, he told funny story about pro-
hibitiOn Il Kansas and brought down the
house.
L. F. Moran took care of "The Local
Press" narratng his experience on a recent
trip to Auburn. His toast was "This Is
Gods Own Country and We Are the Peo-
pie"
Foster Coates of New York was loudly
cheered as he rose to reply to THE Found
ers Of the League"
William Berrl Of New York acknowl-
edged The Press Of the Far Eist."
Other speeches were made by joseph D.
Reddiug, w. n. Hart, Lynn Il. Nee kins of
baltimore, and j. Seave PAGE Of New York
The aIter-dinner pleasures were prolonged
/ Tor several hours, a number of gentlemen
| Offering impromptu sentiments, which found
| ready response,
Those present were: William Berri, Brooklyn
Standard UuiOn, and wife; Charles w. Price,
Electrical Review, New York; W. r. WOrrall,
Mail and Express, New York; Major T. F. Me-
Rath, American Analyst, New York; j. 1. Char.
louis, school Journal HeT Yorki George y.