Evening journal., 1897-10-29

COME.
In its cozy club house, on King street
above Eighth, the Young Mems Repub-
lican Club will this evening give a re-
ception and banquet In honor OF ex.
Chairman Frederick .E. Bach, recently
appointed superintendent of the free
rural mail delivery system, and Cen
eral Samuel A. Macallister, who is the
new American consul at Barbados, in
the British West Indies. 1t will be es-
sentially a club affair, without political
or factional significance, both the
guests of honor being members, and all
who have been fortunate enough to re-
ceive invitations are anticipating a agood
time.
1t is understood that among the let
ters and messages Of regret received by
the president Of the club are the fol-
lowing:
am very sorry; but can't come.
j. Edward Addicks.
Thinking that my presence would be
distasteful to you l have made other
arrangements for spending the even
ing. j. Frank Alice.
If you want me, wire.
Caleb R. Layton.
/ would like to come, but circum-
stances over which / have no control
prevent me from doing so.
John II. Hoffecker.
Is it true that Bach and Macallister
are to be banqueted this evening? l
think it very strange that l have not
received cards. Jonathan S. Willis.
Please accept my regrets.
William N. Boggs.
Dear Sir Have you any cold scraps?
Jack Spring
My duties at the Jail make it utterly
impossible for me to be with you this
evening. Peirce Gould.
have been looking forward to this
occasion for some time, but find that it
is impossible for me TO come.
Robert d. Hoffecker.
Do not send me an invitation for at
such critical time as this l do not
care to commit myself.
George II. Hollis.
eDar Sir: The conditions are such
that l cannot possibly be with you.
Francis S. Bradley.
Mr.. President: l am glad that you
have overlooked the past, but, at the
same time, L cannot participate in the
demonstration in honor Of Messrs. Bach
and MseailistcT.
Robert j. Handy.
My spirit is with you, but you can
readily understand why / cannot be
present in person. Hiram r. Burton.
/ haf not peen invited but you may
pet your poots dot l shall be on hand
shust de same, for know dot it ish an
obersite. Daniel Dohl.
Please excuse me for not coming.
Daniel f. Stewart.
Eating late at night never agrees
| will stop at the restaurant and get an
oyster stew. Please convey my regrets
to Mr.. Bach and General Macallister.
Henry c. Maffahy.
The work OF getting the delegates in
line for our state convention prevents
my coming. Stephen Downey.
Dear Sir: am not hungry
John Lynn.
l fully appreciate the enjoyment in
store for those who participate. but be-
lieve me when l say that / have the
best Of reasons for not being present.
Walter II. Hayes.
| When / saw the announcement thai
you were to give a dinner in honor OF
ex-Chairman Bach and General Macal-
lister l made up my mind to attend, but
since then have found so many obsia-
cles in my way that i feel constrained
to tender my regrets.
George W. Roberts.
Believe me when assure you that ]
would be with you tonight if it were
possible, but, unfortunately, we are all
subject to the vicissitudes of fortune
John H. Bateman.
The letter that l looked for never
4 came. Thomas c. Moore.
/ shall not be with with you. Sorry
Thomas jefferson.
Until mail time this evening l hoped
to be one of your pleasant company
but, alas for the plans OF mankind.
ID. p. Barnard.
/ cannot come, but shall content my
self with pleasant editorial and local
reference in the columns Of the Chroni-
Gle. Theodore Townsend.
Other engagements render my alb
sence imperative.
Harry Whiteman.
Being assured In advance that this
banquet was to be a mere social affaii
and devoid OF party and factional char