The morning news., 1897-03-18

that has always furnished the genius, en-
ergy and talent to meet the emergency.
1 have said that about the south for what
ever applies to the south applies to Geor-
gia. There Is no new Georgia. 1t is the
same state, but it has shown its ability to
meet the new conditions.
The duty before Georgians, he said, was
to teach their children the spirit of their
ancestors, so that they too would take up
the work and make the progress of the
state in the future what it had been in the
past.
President Meldrim introduced Mr.. p.
A. Stovall as not only writer, but a
thinker, and said there was perhaps no
better exponent of Journalism in Geor-
gia, than he who would respond to the
toast to Art" Mr.. 2. A. Stovall of the
Savannah Press.
1t is true. he said, journalism and art
have some connection. He spoke of Mu-
rat Halsteads article upon the electrical
transmission of scenes of events from
other hemispheres. The wedding of jour
nalism and art, he said, is not yet COM
plete as he was compelled to admit when
he contemplated some of the cuts publish
ed by his contemporaries and himself. He
referred humorously to the New York leg
islatures bill to prohibit the publication
of pictures unless by written permission
of the original himself. Mr.. StovalPs ad-
dress was an eloquent and polished dis
cussion of art, ancient and modern, and
he paid a glowing tribute to the picture
esque and beautiful art of Ireland His
speech was much enjoyed by the assem-
bled guests. 1t was most chaste and pol
ished address, and he was warmly APP
plauded at its conclusion,
Mr. T. S. Morgan, Jr.. made one of his
customary bright and eloquent responses
to the toast ireland" which he was call
ed upon to reply to. His historic and pa
triotic references to sons of Ireland were
everywhere warmly received, and his re-
marks upon Grattau, Curran, Emmett and
other Irish patriots were timely and ap-
propriate. In speaking of Emmet, he
said if he was a traitor, then Patrick
Henry was a fomenter of strife, and
George Washington was wholesale muir
derer Mr.. Morgan's patriotic response
was greatly enjoyed by all of his hear
ers.
Judge Harden responded to the toast
woman" in a manner that kept the in
terest of the banquetters. He began by
saying that, when asked to respond to
the toast, he had been told that four or
five words were all that they would ex-
pect him to say. Ibid they think that I
had such a power of condensation as to
be able to portray woman in such scanty
words? Why, 5000 words would not tell
her faults and 500, 000, 900 words would not
tell her virtues. She has faults, for God
Almighty would not put a perfect race of
women on earth; too much sweetness
clogs"
Judge Harden said he did
not mean to waste any of
his four or five words on the new
woman. He said he hated a he woman,
as he did a she man. He eulogized the
answering faith of a woman in the man
she loves. His treatment of the sex was
not all complimentary. He acknowledged
womens' faults, but said her virtues far
exceed them.
Mr.. Otis Ashmore, who had been her
aided by an eloquent introduction from
the president, responded to the toast
Science" Mr.. Ashmore began with
definition of the word science. THE word
science" he said, "means knowledge, and
that implies investigation. The Irish are
a race of investigators, and they generally
find what they are looking for. In every
land under the sun we find them investi
eating, discovering, getting into high
places and staying there. If even the
north pole is discovered II will be, l be-
lieve, by an Irishman, but forgive an
Irish bull, when / say that when he does
discover it he will find another Irishman
already there
'The Irish are pre-eminently scientists,
Mr. Ashmore said, and he men,
toned the names of John Tyn-
dali and Lord Ross. After an in
teresting talk on the strides science has
made, he resumed his seat amid applause.
During the intermission between Mr..
Ashmore's and Judge Robert Falligant's
response the orchestra played the S. A. T..
march, an inspiring composition by Mr..
c. S. Connerat, Jr., member OF s. A. +.
fraternity.
Judge Falligant's response was TO The
United States" and eloquent and patriotic
It was. He deplored the absence Of Col.
r. L. Berner in whose stead he spoke. He
said that the subject to his mind was al
most too sacred TO be spoken OF. what
is our country? The United States?
Why, II seems to me TO be the united
world for in every land and under the
can freedom has asserted itself. / never
sit upon the bench of justice and address
my fellow citizens that / am not full OF
the spirit of American citizenship and
patriotism,
Judge Falligants response contained
several beautiful poetical quotations, and
was frequently interrupted by applause.
Mr.. O'Byrne read n telegram from ex-
President l.. j. Guilmartin IN response 10
an invitation 60 him 20 be present. II was
as follows: KINDLY thank you and all
members. May each anniversary prove
as pleasant as the present, and renewed
prosperity" Mr.. O'Byrne proposed a
toast 20 Mr. Guilmartin, which was drunk
standing.
Hon. Walter q. Charlton made one OF
his characteristic glowing and eloqnent