The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-26
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY DINED
MIR. CLEVELAND THE GUEST OF
HONOR AT GEORGETOWN.
Cordial Speech in Response to the
Mayors Words of WelcOme-The
Dinner Chiefly One OF Game-A
Most Pleasant Reception.

GEORGETOWN. S. c., Dec. 22.-Amid
the ringing Of bells and the continuous
shrieking of steam whistles the wisteria,
bearing President Cleveland and party.
came to her mornings here at las o'clock
this afternoon. They were met by the com
mittee of the Palmetto club. which rendered
the president a reception and collation. in
the historic hall of tie Wiayah indigo socie-
ty. an organization chartered in 17n, and
whose guest President Washington had
been.
The committee. headed by Mayor Morgan
and President Cleveland, together with the
rest OF the presidential suite, were driven
through the gaily decorated streets to the
hall where upward of 500 people shook the
hands Of the chief executive.
The collation. served at 3 o'clock was in
the nature Of a game dinner, twelve dozen
mallards having been prepared for the oc-
casion, together with other game viands The
president was welcomed by Mayor Morgan
IN brief but delicious speech. The mayor
referred to the fact that Georgetown had
been honored by visits from Presidents
Washington and Monroe, and that Lafay-
cite had first landed here when he came to
assist in securing Independence for the col
Onies
President Cleveland. being called upon to
respond, said:
Mr.. Mayor and Gentlemen of George
town and Vicinity rise to express my
thanks and TO convey the ACCOMPLISHMENTS
l feel in the cOurtesies extended in meeting
tne people of Georgetown. Southern hos
pitaLJy Is noted and justly. This is not the
first time 1 have enjoyed it. but let me say
that i have always esteemed il the more
because have felt 1t was the underlying
principle Of American citizenship. Cap
plausa)
IT am not vain enough to feel that this
reception IS rendered to me personally. L
wish it We're bu, I realize it is for the presi-
dent. It Is well TO honor the presidency,
and il is we'll for the occupant Of the high
Office 10 honor and meet with the people Of
our country for 1t is only thus that the close
bond Of sympathy can be obtained which
viii enable the chief executive to mete out
equal justice and fair dealings to high and
low, rich and poor as he Is called upon to
do. / leave your state where have gained
50 much in recupcrative health by pleasant
outdoor sport, which l have greatly en-
joyed, TO assume again the perpleXing duties
of the Office Of president. but l wish to as
sure You that in the years TO come when
the events Of this trip shall be but memories
Of the past, I shall always cherish in the
home circle the episode of this visit TO
Georgetown among the pleasantest Of my
stay in your state" (Applause.)
After the guests had drunk the health Of
Grover Cleveland the collation. terminated.
The presidential party was then driven to
the depot where the private car, Wildwood
conveyed them to Lanes by special engine
where it was connected with the regular
nOrth-b0und train due at Washington at
o'clock tomorrow morning. The president
Is looking much improved by his trip. His
complexion Is ruddy, and his eyes clear and
bright. DR.. O'Reilly, his physician, VINO ac-
c0mpanied him on the trip. says the presi-
dents rheumatism and govt are much less
marked than when he came here.