The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-03

OYSTERS.
Raw. Stew. Fry
MEATS.
Ham,. Veal. Tongue
BREAD.
Light. Crackers. French Rolls
A
Salmon. Potato. Lobster
RELIsHEs.
Pickles. Slaw. Celery. Olives
CAKE.
Cocoanut. Chocolate. Assorted
Ices. Roman Punch. Vanilla Cream
Oranges. Grapes. Bananas
Tea. French Coffee
To formally bid any one welcome was
entirely unnecessary but all that is
old is not bad and accordingly that
old, we'll established and beautiful custom
of delivering o welcome address was not
omitted. Attorney John WeIborn was in
vited by the Board OF Trade TO fill this
number on the program, which he did
with feeling, ability and eloquence. His
address was some twenty n long
inc the speaker referred ably to the
march ofman, the progress OF civilization,
much of which has been the work OF such
organizations as the Board of Trade.
Following Attorney Welborn came
PresidentHuston' address. To the untrue
ing efforts of Mr.. Hauston, is due much oil
| the credit for the success OF this banquet.
lie is a tireless worker always loyal and
patriotic, he can be depended upon to dc
all in his power for any and all OF our in'
situations. lie was born at Portsmouth
| Ohio, on June 20, 1S47, educated
in the public schools of his native town
and afterwards became a cadet at West
Point. Here his health failed him, and
he returned to Portsmouth and engaged
in the banking business, which he contin
ued for three years. After this he practicet
law for IS years until 1885, at which tint
he came to Lexington where he has sine
resided. He married Miss Matte Shelby
of thaE4;ty, on February 3, 1874. He ad
dressed the board as follows He Is serv
club, and his administration gives imam
nous satisfaction.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
MY FRIENDS: Upon this, the frs
anniversary OF the Board Uf Trade OF tn
city Of Lexington, / greet you.
TO our distinguished guests and to GU
home friends l extend a cordial greeting
and to the ladies', God bless them!) 10Y
this evening? l know ] voice the senti
ment OF every IN of our Board wheI
| say: hat while we fully appreciate tn
presence of our friends from home an
abroad, yet, above all this, We can but
feel that the presence of our lady iriend
IL al VIZ ihStl oSh ohoot
land does) inspire us to renewed exertlon
When we remember ttyzt the ladies pres
ent have left their comfortable homes Il
be with US, tonight, not alone to enio.
our banquet, but to aid us by their pres
ence, then, indeed, should we profit b.
4 their example.
All, my fellow members, you are al
here, tonight, but where have many c
YOU been when the roll was called, weel
after week, during the last year? Di'
YOU, in your comfortable homes or you
place of business, think of h compare
tive few who met, night after night
without you, trying as best they might I
advance the interest of our city? And 20
business men of Lexington, who are no
members Of this Board, what have you I
say for yourselves? All of you admit this
much good can be accomplished by tn
united work OF many, and yet 20
would not | appeal to you, gentlemen
In the name of local patriotism, come ou
now, take part with ns, and help build u
grand old Lexington. BY so doing yo
help to build MP you homes, sd ASST
this board IN pressing forward I'M prove
ments that are sure to come; and whe
, that time does come, as come IL must, yo
will rave the proud consolation that 80
2 q done your part.
And now II word to the lad eS who
husbands are members Of this board. !
the future, when the first Tuesday nigi
! OF each month rolls around, and You 81
] your husband starting to oar place
meeting, do not say to him: Where "a
, you going, tonight? You always lea
m2 at this i1ne every month. NOW, II
is That Beard OF Trade thai takes j.