Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-10-04

ANNIVERSARY SELEBhAiiON.-1 nc
seventh anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the Young Mems Sodalily Ly-
ceum in this city was celebrated last
night by an entertainment and an oys-
ter roast and smoker. Like every
thing undertaken by the young gentle
men composing this organization, the
affair was decided success, and dur
ing the two hours or more it was in
progress those present enjoyed them
selves very much.
Mr.. D. J. Normoyle, in the absence
of Mr.. F. T. Quinn, the president, who
was kept at home by sickness, called
the assemblage to order. He warmly
welcomed the company, after which he
gave a synopsis of the conception of
the Lyceum, its mission, growth, and
fruits.
The Leonada Quartette-Messrs.
Smith, Harper, Monroe and Nails
then gave fine exhibition of their vocal
telent, after which Mr.. Leo P. Harlow
delivered recitations in mastery
manner.
Rev. Father Bowler was called upon,
and ne delivered short but pracJ. cal
address, urging unity of action on the
part of the members of the Lyceum,
and congratulated them upon the
growth of the association. His re-
marks were loudly applauded.
He was followed by Rev. Father
Kenefck, VINO arose amid much ap.
plause. The reverend father also spoke
of the unity which should be charac
teristic of such an organization. He
showed its growth and likened it to the
acorn from which eventually comes the
massive oak
Mayor Thompson, who was one of
the guests, was introduced to the COM
pany. His remarks were brief, and in
substance that he had for several years
been an honored guest at entertain
rnents given by the Lyceum, that ne
had always enjoyed them, that he had
been impressed with the utility of such
an organization for the benefit of young
men the first time he entered the hall,
and that he rejoiced with them in its
growth and hoped it would soon culmi-
nate in the sturdy oak spoken of by
Father Kenefick.
The company were then invited into
the gymnasium where tables had been
spread for the oyster roast. A furnace,
erected for the occasion. was piled up
with the luscious bivalves, and for
about an hour the feast was discussed
with evident relish. Cigars and pipes
were subsequently circulated, and after
some time had been spent in smoking
and pleasant conversation the company
again repaired to the reception room,
and the Lsonada Quartette, assisted by
Mr.. VIM. L. Hoy, sang, and Mr.. Har-
low delivered an Grafton. Speeches
followed, among those called upon
being Messrs. R. NJ. Latham, w.
F. Carne; R. E. Knight, j. T. Beckham.
jr., J. l.. Roche and F. M. Hill, all
of whom acquitted themselves admir-
ably in short, impromptu addresses
which were much relished. The recit-
ing of Mr.. Jacob Brill was one of the
prominent features of the evening. Mr..
Carne, in his remarks, voiced the senti-
ment of all present-that he never felt
so much at home in his life.
Shortly after eleven o'clock Mr.. Nor
moyle closed the entertainment in
few appropriate remarks, in the course
of which he thanked all present for this
attendance and expressed his pleasure
at the good cheer which had character
lied the anniversary.
The committee having the affair in
charge were Messrs. VIM. Desmond, E.
]. Quinn, Herbert Baker and J. Harry
Rice.
Mr.. Arthur Davis posed as chef and
superintendent the roasting of the oys-
ter. He was assisted by several color
ed men.