The herald., 1893-07-11
Gen. A. Med. McCooS.

tic hospitality and thorough mastery of
the art of entertaining, and was sue
cessful in all respects. Those who were
also prominent in assisting towards the
occasion were Hon. Marcus d. Boruck,
editor of the Spirit of the Times, and
MIR. Francis G. Ryan. The occasion was
farewell to General McCook, previous
to his departure from Los Angeles TO
Denver, Colo, to assume command OF
the newly-created department of Colo
RADIO. The general has been stationed
in this city for several years past, as it
has been the headquarters of tho
department of Arizona. BY the recent
decision of the secretary OF state
that department was abolished
and that OF Colorado established, Cen
ersl McCook being placed in command
of the new creation.
The event of last evening was in all
respects fitting tribute to the respect
and esteem in which General McCook
is regarded by the people of this vicinity.
The invitations to the banquet were
limited, only about 100 guests being
present. They consisted of the various
members of the staff and their families,
together with few friends OF the army
people.
Promptly at 7 o'clock the com.
pany assembled in the ball
room, where they formed in line
and marched into the scene OF the ban
quet, which was held in the large dining
hall.
The tables were arranged as a large
T, the head table being at the far end of
room, looking out upon the ocean.
When the company were seated they
presented q charming and harmonious
sight. The elegant costumes of the
ladies embracing the general briliiancy
of the hall.
One of the principal features of the
hall was the beautiful floral decora-
tions. The tables we're lined with bou-
quets of various flowers, while potted
plants were placed at intervals.
The sides OF the hall were also lined
with potted plants in profusion, while
choice flowers appeared to advantage.
Over the heads of the gentlemen
seated at the table facing the hall were
festooned the national colors.
The table appointments were in keep
ing with the Importance of the occasion.
Mr.. Marcus D. Boruch acted as toast
master and his presence was an inspira-
tion to the various speakers. For sell
dom if ever in the history OF
Southern California have 60 much
wit, brilliancy and beautiful
thoughts flowed in equal proportion.
Even as the occasion was an exceptional
one, 90 did the minds of the speakers
embrace it's Importance and soar aloft in
sparkling wit, graceful metaphor or
beautiful pathos. The event was one in
which all three Of the qualities were
necessary to its complete success, and to
their presence at last evenings banquet is
therefore due the success OF the farewell
event. Seated at the center OF the head
table was General McCook, and on his
right was Mr.. Boruch, the toast master
Shortly after O'Clock Mr.. Boruck
arose and opened the speech making.
After a few appropriate remarks, the
first toast, The President, was drunk. II
was not in honor of the individual, but
in reverence to the Office, the highest and
grandest in the gift of this great and
mighty country.
The next toast was Our Guest. Gen
eral McCook was introduced and spoke
as follows:
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen;
To be the honored guest OF the fail
ladies' and gentlemen by whom l an
surrounded this evening is q compli
ment of the highest type, an honor con
ferred that will long be remembered By
me. To have merited the respect anc
regard of those with whom you have
been intimately associated is reward
that will be cherished in the future
After a man has passed his meridian ir
years, he does not make acquaintance
or create friendships with the same de
gree of success as in his youth, hence
there are periods in his life of great i'm
portance to him.
have reached one of those periods to
night, for this is the appointed hour fol
me to say farewell to friends gathered
around this festive board, friends of bu