St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-15
THE MERRY sERENADERs.
7W0 HUNDRED DEMOCRATS MARCH
10 THE HOLeR00K RESIDENCE.
NExr TO w,NsroN's MANSION.
a Brass Band Headed the Pro-
cession and Played Stirring
Mnsic-The Postmaster Elect
Taken by surprise-A Pleasant
Reception = Mr.. Winston De-
sires No Political Honors.

DbECB NO EOlbOtC0I
Over 200 Democrats last night
marched out to the residence of Post
master-elect Holbrook and serenaded
him. The affair was q pleasant one and
was held under the auspices of the
Hennepin Democratic league. The
procession formed In line at 8 o'clock at
the New York Life building, and.
headed by a brass band, marched along
as happy as SO many clans. All the
celebrities, In q Democratic way, Of the
city were in line, and, though many
of them. because of q lack Of military
training, failed to keep step, the process
sion presented quite an imposing sight.
The band played everything from the
Cadet March to"AnnieR Rooney, "aud the
spectators along the sides of the streets
were of the opinion they were looking
at an aggregation of celebrated min-
strels. C. A. Quist oficfated as 'mar-
shall of the evening"" He kept himself
busy looking after the symmetry Of
the procession. and made no secret Of
the fact that he was perspiring freely.
When the baud began playing its first
selection the moon was shining like so
much silver. but after a few strains of
''Marchine Through Georgia" had been
waited heavenward, Luna took to her
self an aspect of yellow gold. Whether
1t vas the music or the enthusiastic
sentiments of the marchers that caused
this change of complexion is not known.
MIR. Holbrook's residence is at Ill West
Grant street. Thanks to the ingenuity
of his wife, he was at home. He had
intended to Ego down town." but was
informed by his better half that ''she
expected a few callers" This, Of
course, was sufiicien: to keep the gal
liant lord at home.
The procession stopped in front of the
HolbrOok residence, and the band
played ''The Star-Spangled Banner"
The pOStmaster-elect was OH the ver-
anda. and though taken completely by
surprise was able to make a neat little
speech in reply to a few remarks
aprOpos of the occasion made by A. w.
Paris. The latter remarked that the
Democrats of the city desired to extend
to the newly elected postmaster their
heartfelt appreciation OF his many
virtues and fine qualities. They were
sure that he would make the best post
master the city had ever had, and they
all wished him God speed. David john
son followed with a happy speech, in
which he stated the position Mr.. Hol-
brook was to fill was IL of the most
important in the state. He was certain
that the newly elected postmaster
would ably I'LL the office, and when he
retired it would he with honor to HIM
self and the city.
The cprapadnrS yypra thpn in vitnd iDtO
the house, and though they were 200
In number they managed to crowd in
and partake of refreshments. After a
parting tuEe by the band the procession
formed again and a march was made to
the residence of Hon. p. b. Winston,
1926 Park avenue. For once the peace
full quiet OF his aristocratic avenue was
broken, and the prOmenaders and Leo
pie in carriages wondered what sort of
an affair was occurring to bring about
Sucn a demonstration.
All the men filed into the spacious
garden of the Winston residence and
Mr.. Paris again performed his office as
spokesman of the party. '.Dayy" john
SOIL followed with a short speech, In
which he said that the Democrats of the
city held Mr.. Winston in high honor
and were waiting for him to say what
he desired their sutfrageS to bring
him. He had been All excellent mayor,
ana the people OF the city wanted him
again. 1t he wanted a higher Office
they were willing, nay glad to give it to
him. MI. Winston replied that he was
delighted to see SO many of his friends,
and he babe them welcome to his place.
So far as political honorS were con
cerned, however, he begged them to be-
lieve him when he said that he was
tired Of politics. He did not desire to
be placed i'll any political position.
II would much rather" said Mr..
Winston. 'be happy in my home circle
and in the respect of my fellow citizens
than any political position / can think
of. My heart is with you and the in
terests of the city. l think l can serve
you better as a citizen than in a public
Office"
There were some in the crowd who
did not think so. and insisted upon
breaking in with I'VE want you Just
the same" At the conclusion of the
short session of speechmaking the sere-
naders were invited to come into the
house. where another round of refresh
ments we're served.