The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-27
IRVING LITERARY CLUB.
ANNUAL BANQUETAND RECEPTION
At IRVING HALL LAST NIGHT.
A Largo Gathering OF Talent ana Nu-
merous Speeches That Lasted Far
Into the Night.

The members of Irving Literary So
cisty and their invited guests to the num-
ber of 100 met in Irving hall last night
to celebrate the eighth anniversary OF
the founding o the society. An informal
reception was held until 10 O'Clock
when supper was announced and the
party filed up stairs to abe dining room,
which was decorated with palms and
laurels for the occasion.
William w. Kerby, toastmaster was
introduced bv Vice President w. 4.
Walch and made brief address OF well
come. He then bade the assembly to fall
to which they did with will. After
the feast was over the following toasts
were offered and responded to;
"Our Club"
was responded to by John S. Gleason
who spoke as followss
"Since my connection with this club
have had no duty imposed upon me
greater and more honorable than that OF
addressing you. During the eight years
Of the clubs existence IT has ma 10 a
proud record It's founder and promoters
deserve great praise. The result has vln-
dicated their efforts. The carly years OF
The club were full of great activity. The
founders determined TO make it success
and they did so. 1t is az Influential fac
tor In the progress OF the North side
Our members are in the state house. In
the city government. at the bar. Let US
beware that activity is not succeeded by
inactivity. The Irving Literary club has
pointel the ambition Of its members"
A vocal solo Was then rendered Dy
Charles L. Tanning lie responded To
an eucore.
sour Country"
was re p 'nded to by James G. Cassidy.
lie sald:
1T would take the eloquence Of n
| master orator To do justice " this theme;
| map or oIe world. Now from popuia-
| Gion OF 3,00J, ,0J0 in 1776 we have "a popula-
| ton oil 7O00J, 000 We are countr,
| governed for Inc people and Dy the people.
| We have the brains aud resources OF th
world. We welcome ID our shore
| all worthy men. Oar commerca
| standing Is not, however, so great rs IL
va, N 1851. but i'll mauy things w
| excsll III yaicnng we taSe the ,ad.
| La many manufacturer auQ provsuctlJn
| JI t.e soil we. lead the worlu. Muscle
| at iuJellect We are not interior. In
D.cycling aud racing we do not fai!
behind. We uavs sullivan and Corbett.
| ne have Jack McAuliffs and harmoni
| GUS anu powerful system OF national and
| state government.
A reading, "Tne Portrait, was given
| b. James 4. Fran-y.
"1he Press"
was first responded to by Mart C. Day
| OF the JourLaL
This is the second time that this has
| occurred" sa:l Mr. Day.
"A meriins OF the committee OF on
| hundred nearly kept me away this time.
| AS | am Interested in training these
guardians OF city morals TO their lair.
| would not have been here toni :bt had !
| not discovered that the report was fa
| lacious.
"lne Aims and objec s OF this club hav,
been ably demonstrated hers toni IhJ.
| Such society Is an influence in com
nluuity and is one OF It's substantial
| buiworks.".
Washington Irving
was responded TO by Thomas II. Ho.
| ton. He paid SUBSTANTIAL tribute I.
ne famous American hu porous,
| pathetic and philosophical writer inc .ud
| Ing a brief biographical sketch.
"The State of Rhode Island"
was responded to Dy Michael ,S. McGinpty;
"The Legal Profession" by John w.
Hogar; City of Providence" by 4 WARD
| f. Farrell; "Our Absent Members" by
James 4 Nee roy; sour Bachelors" \,
| James OHare: 1.-The Ladies" by Frank j.
Foy; SISTER Louitier," b. James o.
Keefe, f. j. Curtis. James Mulberry
Thomas Cooney, John O'Neill. L,wes
ence Hart, David Kirr, j. A Murphy
! James Henry aud William Todd.
Vocal s,los were sung by James T.
McElroy aud j. healey aud n piano sol,
| by Prof A. 5. Joscelyn.
The following sister societies were Ii
| attendance:
Brownson lyceum, Young Mems
| Literary Association OF Olneyville
| Young Mems Literary of Oineyville
| Young Mems Literary Association ol
| Cranstou, Young Mems l. terary A.soci !.
ton of WanskucK, Grafton Literary
Society, Pekin Literary ooci.ty. Colu n
| us Literary Society, Musical ant
| Literary Association OF North Attiebor
| tlmwoo Literary Association and Wts
| Side Literary Assoc alton.