New-York tribune., 1893-11-23
IN HONOR OF MR.. SCHIEREN.
TIE YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB GIVES 4
RECEPTION To TIE MAYOR-ELECT.
ELOQUENT AND TELLING SPEECHES BY THE
GUEST. W. II. WILLIAMS. FRANCIS H.

GUEST W. II. WILLIAM FRANCIS II.
WILSON AND OTHERS.
The first public reception to Charles A. Scheren
since his election to the Mayoralty of Brooklyn
was given by his former fellow-members OF the
Brooklyn Young Republican Club, at their rooms
In the Johnston Building. at Flatbush-ave. ana
Nevins-st, last evening. Several hundred members
Of the club were present at the meeting, which
preceded the reception and they displayed much
enthusiasm over the effective and telling speeches
which were made By the former presidents Of the
club and others EX-SENATOR Griswold president
of the club. was in the chair. and on the platform
with him were ex-Presidents Schieren, Williams
and Moore; Francis II. Wilson, s. L. Woodhouse
and ID. c. Hartman.
Among the many others present were John
French William b. Boorum, Irving l.. Bragdon
Or. l.. c. Wilder F. d. Van Houten. George F.
Elliott DR.. George w. Brush II. w. Richardson,
j. f. Demere Elmer Z. Johnson Frederick b.
Bassett. Edmund s. Baker. David NJ. Ressequie
Judson G. Wall. Anthony II. Creagh William Good
win. c. f. Bishop Charles Pierce, Frank Squer
H. f. Hopkins. Albert A. wray. E. l.. Rockefeller.
Thomas A. Paine. w. II. zehr. Willis l.. Ogden.
Franklin p. Williams Clifford l.. Lutkins. Henry
Boerum. J. Q. Adams W. J. Wheeler. w.
H. Van Kleeck, jr, H. l.. Bridgman,
Colonel John Y. Cuyer, the Rev. DR.. j. o.
Wilson. S. b. Chittenden. Benjamin Estes j. j.
White. DR.. o. f. Houghton, Albert zimmerman,
Captain w J. McKelvey. +. J. Mckee and F. L.
Jones. The large hall on the top floor OF the build
ing was handsomely decorated and brilliantly
lighted with electricity Back Of the platform
a banner of the club fanked on either hand by
portraits of ex-Mayor Low, and Mayor-elect
Schieren.
INTRODUCED BY THE PRESIDENT
In calling the meeting to order President Griswod
said:
1t appears to me emInenty fitting thai the Young
ID, C,h n Jpike
ception to the Mayor-ecet, late president. While
constitution does not permit him TO be any longer
o member Of the club, yet feel that he Is just as
much In sympathy with the work Of this organization
as he has always been. We have the honor Of giving
to Brooklyn Mayors. The first one. the Hon. Seth
Low administered the duties o. his Office IN way that
commanded the respect not only OF the citizens OF Brook
lyn, tut Of the entire Nation. Inc second one of our
rumber Just been elected. Will conduct our
municipal affair. for the years that no citizen
casting his vote for
Charles A. scheren. The OF club is rot yet
completed trust that when am gone, and these l
around have borne the heat OF the battle for
many years have passed away. the Young Republican
Will still BE- fornl oobtendpg for good govern.
mcnt the election OF honest men to Office for pure
ballot ali that rerns 10 patriotic and good c't-
i7enship now have the honor or Introducing To you
one the brilliant and successful canvass
IN tn history OF Brooklyn-Mr. Charles A. Sehiercn
Mr. Schieren was welcomed with an otburst OF
applause and three cheers led by Charles A.
Moore Mr. Schleren had to wait several minutes
before he could speak. He then said:
THE NEXT MAYORS SPEECH.
Being candidate fer Mayor IS thing. and being
elected Is another thing. l think 1 Will have quite
i'll pay the behanger, and 10 another man have
had 70 engage as ''bouncer." l had TO come 70 thls
meeting without finishing what preparing TO say to
YOU, but / will read what have written. You have
my heartfelt thanks for what did for me ir the
campaign. I shall forget your WORK. This club
gundest history OF club In the city IL had
IL, birth in the glorious Garfield campagn and did much
for the election OF that able statesman Higher honors
were In when seth Low, its first president,
wa, elected the Chief Magistrate OF the city, As time
goes OIL his administration shines brighter and brighter
and Brooklyn points with pride to it, The club mas al
ways stood squsrey its platform, and hos bea true
10 its party. The ranks have been broken ut times,
but they have been rend and Is now stronger than
ever. But It has supported Republican nominations
los ally and has held aoof from factions