The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-07-04
BANQUET AT HANLEY's.
Delegates Entertained by Members Of


the Local Club
AT T. 80 the members of the Scranton
Caledonian club and their wives and
daughters embed at the Wyoming
house, whore the delegates to the con
vention had gathered. A line OF march
was formed, headed by Chief james b
Skeoch, and the Scots wended their
way to Hanley's dining hall at the
Delaware, Laokawanna and Western
depot.
The banqueters sat down to an in
formal feast, which was all the better
for tho absence of any regular pro-
gramme. Chief Skeoch presided at the
head of the table and announced ex'
President Rutherford, of the North
America United Caledonia association
for the task OF offering grace. After
which the feast was spread and the
delicscies Of the season were abundantly
served
When everybody had enjoyed the
elaborate menu furnished, Chief
Skeoch delivered a short address and
re-echoed the words of welcome whi ch
had been spoken to the delegates at the
convention Lindsay McMullen sang
"Where Has Scotland Found Her
Fame?' with fine effect Colonel +. j.
Fitzsimmons was then introduced to
welcome the delegates to Scranton in.
stead Of Mayor w. L. Connell, who
could not attend.
Colonel Fitzjimmons spoke of the
Scotch as the pioneers Of this valley,
and said that the delegates would see
the truth of his remarks when they
visited the city fully and examined its
industries. The remarks OF Colonel
Fitzsimmons were witty. well chosen
and appropriate and struck responsive
chords among the sons OF Scotland.
THE PRESIDENTS REMARKS
William Hill sang Jacks Court
ship" dialect love song. and many
joined in the chorus The newly
elected president OF the association was
called upon and spoke on the achieve
ments of the Scots. and as result the
natural pride each clansman should
take in every effort to add further lus-
ter to Scotia's shield. He concluded
by an earnest expression OF thanks to
those present for the respect shown
him upon his visit to Scranton.
William Rankin entertained with 8
song, and ex-President Rutherford, .ot
Montreal, spoke next. He said ther,
was no more contemptibis object
in America than an ex.president. /
Canada had presidents the people woult
not treat those who retired from tina
Office as the Yankees do. The manner
of respect shown ex-prssidepts applied
little to himself and for that reasor
he had reason to complain. He referred
to the late civil war and hoped tn,
greatest country on the earth woul(
never again see repetition of 1T. Con
ciuding he paid tribute to the pro
gressiyeness of Scranton.
Daley Dawson, a little miss Of
years, next gave charming exhibition
Of the highland fling. She was attirdC
in Scottish costume. Miss Dawson il
the champion highland child dancer o
America and is the fond possssser oI
twelve gold medals.
Captain Donald Robertson, of Tor
onto, next gave practical talk on th
military. Treasurer Peter McEwal
recited Malta and Her Lamb" and A
NJ Stewart, editor of the ScotIis
America. of New York, spoke trisily
stating that he wished 10 give his tim
to Captain Moir, ex-chef of the Scran
ton Culedonian clnb.
FIX CHIEF MOIR's REMARKS.
Ex-Chief Moir arose after Lindsa
Mcmillan sang. "B)nny Mary O.
kArgyle." Mr.. Moir never attempts t
speak without completing his remark
to the credit of himself and the enjoy
meut of his listeners. His speech |
affected to the slightest shade with
delicious Scotch brogua. aud he il pos
sessed Of the faculty Of being hum orou
without trying.
He did not confine himself to an
topic but ramhled ht will on the sub
ject Of the glorips of Scotland.