New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-19
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT.

| President Warren A. ConoveI Of the society,
! in an opening address spoke Of the organization Oh
the society on November IT, l7S5 in Heyers Tavern
in Pine-st and then told OF the good works OF the
| society saving in part:
In 1903 IT dedicated its first Mocha MICS Hall hev-
ing erected il on the BOT stl in IT, possSs Wav al
then graced the occasion by ms pttseHn',
As long ago lSle IT organize ana oDlalneI "
charter for tho Mechanics Bank SUI in ex-tenc'.
This act created no litte commendation among inc
mechanics Of the city, "a IL provd that me me
| arement by seven members Of the society.
II has participated in all the notable public dem
Columbus Celebra ton in 1892. For many year li7
custom TO celebrate the Fourth OF July by pun pun
banquet while its records were replete WIN enlrles
Of acton taken Axe gPG dorge e Wasbing,on onRard
During the civil War the society was never iGIe
and aiwavs Ioyal to the country. one regiment-the
Isl New-York Volunteer Engineer Regiment-was
composed exclusively OF mechanics. our no'hrI'
General serrel commanding. The society with cor
spicuous ceremony presented TINS teg n , sun
able stand Of cOors in 49, These Nass were poinr
honorably through many mernoraD pie engaseIS,n,,
and returned TO the custody Of the society, "heit
they are now preserved IN i6s na WT f rte ve
furnished with comfortable quarters ana sups
meals by the society, until 1t could De paid Oh anu
discharged.
s,enhen VI Wright the secretary Of the society
then read letters Of regret from Governor Levi T.
Morton Governor Mckinley ex-Mayor Abram =
Hewitt. Professor Seth Low. George -. Post,
Chauncey NJ. Depew and Mayor Strong
WHAT THE CONTROLLER SAID
Mr.. Conover then introduced Controller Fitch 10
respond 10 the toast. The Benefits Accruing TO
the CITY from Its Benehcent Institutions" Mr.
Fitch made happy speech when was bppiau'ei
heartily lie said in part
one II the benefits at least accruns from this
Institution is that 1t provides nihhef wich ma!
be shared by the ladies' At most ~ the dinner
which one attends during the winter the only
memory Of the ladies' that II given TO rs Is an
almost unnotlced toast placed al tne bottom % III
list which some unfortunate Individual y celi-d
uron TO respond to. daughter 50 mat ne pres
ence Of the ladies' WIN u lo-nlsht can sal.E
included in the beuehcent results accruing TO the
Ks TO this cast. which has been elyen into my
keeping | can only say mat TINS CITY OF New
FOR II or al cities in this country II is the city
Of opportunity. 1t is the place where We ali got
had industry and any fair degree OF brains. Here
is the chance FOR man who mas ANYTHING IN MN
world she rules this great continent in It's bust,
they want their schemes financed? They come TO
Stock Exchange is the list OF securities Of every
city between The two oceans: NeT-York ought 70
I tion in literature in art and IN accomplishments.
We want city no, only rch ana p9%ernii ,n Dg,
which will cause this Nation % command the re
spect and admiration Of the whole word That Is
the kind OF a city We all want TO leave 10 our
children.
ELOQUENCE OF MR.. HoRR.
Roswell @. Horr intrusted with the response
20 the toast OF THE Socety's Early Conception OF
the Ideas Of Protection to American Industries"
Nj Horrs humorous conception OF the early
protective IDEAS OF the members OF the society
were greeted with frequent Outbursts Of laughter,
while his ingenious descriptions were also a source
Of amusement. lie said.
Mr. President. Ladies ana Gentlemen: When your
secretary EXTENDED to invitation 10 be present
here this evening. and 10 talk for a few moments
TO the members, their wives and daughters. VINO
should gather celebrate the 10th anniversary OF
your s1ciety's existence and usefulness. the hrst
question asked him was this: What do you
wish me talk about Ho named the topic
which your president has just announced. and
kindly placed In my hands the early record Of this
society upon that question.
Upon examining the record IL seemed TO me- that
the task would BE- very pleasant. at least 10 myself
have been attempting for many years 10 speak ac,
ceptably 10 people living In the United States and
have learned from experience how much easier II
Is 10 talk when one thinks he ha> something 10 say.
than u H. 10 be compelled 10 max. the EFFORT when
is fully conscious OF the fact that he does
not himself know Just where he Is at NM
upon consult ug the records Of your ETY.. that
a. eaIly d February l. i,ss. committee was