Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-10-02

Sept. 80 Last Thursday night, Sep
TENDER 2S, 1898, was another milestone In
history of the Montowese Literary society.
The tenth anniversary of the organization
of the society was appropriately celebrated
at Coopers hall, with about 100 members,
ex-members and friends present. Covers
vera laid for 100 and nearly all filed
After being seated at the beautifully
spread tables, handsomely decorated with
flowers and fruit, all stood and joined In
singing Aud Lang Syne. The address of
welcome was then given by the first
president, Arthur Button, who was
seated at the left of Miss Nellie
Robinson, presiding. officer. r. o. Eaton
president, occupied the position on the
right of Miss Robinson. Mr.. Button said:
Language of the tongue utterly fails to
express the feelings of the heart" He
| would not attempt to give an address of
welcome, but all present found that he
knew how to give good, hearty welcome,
in manner as we'll as words Mr.. Button
said the society had been organized ten
years. He welcomed those present who
| were also present at tbs frat meeting, and
| mentioned two members who had passed
| over the river and would never meet with
| them again. Mr.. Button welcomed those
present who were not members, but
showed by their presence that they thought
kindly of the Literary society, and were in
terested in its work. The divine blessing
was invoked by Rev, Mr.. Simons, and all
were invited to psrtake of the tempting
| food before them, including ten gallons Of
ice cream. The roll call was given by
the secretary, Miss Rosa Todd, and all the
mem bers present responded. A solo wss
well rendered by Il. W. Robinson, with
Miss Lulu Uni at the piano. Arshur But
ton followed with history of the society.
There were SO OK members. They mum
Dsred % presidents in ten years. Had a
| library of over 100 volumes. quar.ette
Miss Carrie Uhl, q. w. Robinson and
Mr.. and Mrs: Theophilus Eaton-sang Our
| Future" A good essay was read by Mrs.
| sponded to sour Ladies'" in his usual
| happy manner. Then, in an address of an
hour, R. O. Eaton gave a "History of the
Members, Past, Present and Future" which
was of much interest, espe clally to the
| members who were in the secret of some
| CT the doings which were revealed and who
| wondered "how in the world the president
| knew" of those things which happened
three, four and five years ago. Mr.. Eaton
| took up the different members by name
and related some pleasing or laughable in
cident about each one, but all in good part,
| creating much interest and amusement
The look of expectancy and interest on
| each face was noticeable. All wondered
| whose turn would come next and what
| would be said, and Chow did he know it9'
One member was surprised to hear of an
occurrence of over thirty years ago, in
| which he took part and which created
much merriment at the time. The Monte
| wese Literary society has president who
is the right man in the,right place: "Our
Charter" was responded to by Mr.. Hog
gett briefly and we'll. "Our Aim" called
| out Rev. Mr.. Simons with a paper, who
| said his contribution had one charm, 1t
Yves not long-but those present thought
the poem given by Mr.. Simons one of the
most interesting features of the evening.
A solo by Miss Carrie Uhl was exceedingly
we'll given. e. N. Hemingway responded
| to "Our Gentlemen" in pleasing, inter-
esting manner. A comic duett BY Mrs.
Theophilus Eaton and 81. W. Robinson
kept the company with smiling faces for
some time. Several pieces arranged for
The entertainment were omitted, owing to
the absence of those who were to take the
parts The entertainment was closed by
singing hymn composed for the occasion
by Rev. A. Il. Simons.
This eve completes a full decade,
Since NJ. L. g. began to be,
And life essayed an upward grade,
In eighteen hundred eighty three
The past, replete with happy hours,
Has left its wesl on heart and brain,
AS mid fair bowers and fragrant flowers,
We've lived our school days Ger again.
Now. as we part, the pledge renew,
or noble aim and high INTENT
To know the true, the right pursue,
And reap the bliss Of life well spent.