New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-23

hones OF North Carolina; Miss Daisy schenck Of
"aa Mrs. James s. Mallett and c. E. Malett.
Neoise W. Johnston-Mrs. George w. Johnston Miss
virginia c. Young, Miss. Sue b. Johnston Mi.s Lizzie
johnston and Mrs A. NJ. Higgins
william r. Ihonpson-Mrs. Thompson Miss Thompson
Miss Pugsley. of Ohio; Lewis S. Thompson and William
p. Thompson jr
John S. Ernest-Mr. and Mrs George l.. Holmes
george L. Holmes, jr., and Colonel j. S. Carr.
The dinner committee had ambitiously attempted
'he innovation OF having the feast prepared under its
supervision instead Of turning all RESPONSE
bility to caterer. The members OF it took most
aSsduous care that there should be nothing about
dinner Itself that did not add to the enjoyment Of
the guests. They engaged much larger force OF
walters than Is common for the number Of covers
laid that all the food might be served hot. Many
Informal votes OF congratulations and thanks were
passed for the committee, which consisted OF DR..
stunrt Douglas, chairman; Percy A. Pickren Lorenzo
eemplo, Charles A. Deshon and Robert l.. Harrison.
1t was trtle late when the band struck up the
music to which the guests marched into the dining
hall. When all had reached their places Dr. Parker
asked the Rev. Mr.. Burford TO say grace. This he
did feelngly and then admirable rcpast was en-
joyed. Dr.. Parker called for order In the following
words:
Brother members OF the Southern Society guests
1t is with no ordinary pride that tonight extend the
right hand OF fellowship to tho members OF this society
and its honored guests bidding all welcome seventh
annual banquet Of that which exotic but is
to-day OF the fourlshng institutions OF this great city
OF adoption This is occasion for innictng upon
you statistics aught that Is dy except the best cham
payne SO will content myself your chief executive
officer with this simple statement OF the affairs of our
organization; that membership has increased during
the last year from $50 1850 making 1t the largest
society in New-York, with all the incidental prosperity
which this evidence OF vitality implies. Your
hidden. my friends. another Of feast. wherein
Southern hospitality to be exemphcd in the fullest
Of that term.
But inspiration fires the heart when casting my
eyes heavenwaid the bright gances of the grand
women who have come here to lend grace 10 this oc-
cason To these companions ~ our leisure
do all the glorious ambition that makes
life worth living. The proud lineage OF our wives ana
their ancestors whose veins flow the blue blood
Of the Cavaliers Hugucnots has written up In the
Temple Of Fame the records Of Washington, Sumpter,
Marion ard many heroes OF the successful American
Revolution and OF Lee, Longsrcet Jackson Beauregard
and mighty host Of gallant soldiers who fought for the
Lost Cause; while about me men who have won
Victories In peace emnently worthy OF their ancestry
The grand spirit Of fraternity pride OF the Southern
gentleman this cosmopolitan city, and the southern
Society spurnng creed. politics or section
typ1cd that sentiment And now, friends and com'adcs
without further ceremony bid you heartily welcome 10
our feast nav the desire TO add your pleasure make
the occasion ever memorable heart Offering to those
We love honor.
Dr. Parker then announced the presentation OF inc
bust OF Mr.. Sullivan. The gver had deputed Colonel
william l.. Trenholm to speak In Ills stead ooiohcl
Trenholm referred In afectlonate terms 10 the hrst
president OF the society the highest type OF the
Christian gentleman. whose brilliant attachments
brought him most important positions which however,
he scorncd to use for his personal ends "When he
died continued the speaker he left more friends
than almost any other man In like position,
and no enemies lie was Ike Washington,
the pcrsonfcaton Of personal honor and great aims,
and-it is therefore most fitting that his bust should