The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-15


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toned in the southern gallery and fur
nished delightful and appropriate music
during the evening
Eight tables were set forth, running
| north and south. and the speakers table
running east west in the magnificent din
ing hall, which was well decorated with
palms and potted plants.
Two large banks Of carnations adorned
the speakers table. and the other tables
were tastefully adorned with flowers.
seats being provided for 225 guests.
THE SPEAKERS.
Colonel John b. Purcell was the toast
master Of the evening, and was az the
centre Of the speakers table and the
other gentlemen TO the right and left
Of him were the Rev. Moses ID. Hoge, d.
D.. Governor Charles Il. OFerran Gene
raj Fitzhugh Lee Mr.. Charles r. We'll
Ter Of Omaha; Mr. Thomas Doliber. of
Boston, Judge /. l.. Lewis, Or. J. ALI
son Hodges, Mr. r. w. Powers. Mr.. NJ
Carey Peter, OF Louisville; Mr.. NJ. NJ
Kline of Philadelphia: Mr. John NJ.
Peters. Of New York.
Colonel Purcell at o'clock asked Dr.
Hoge to say grace. which he did with
his accustomed dignity and fervor, and
the two Associations sat down TO the
feast.
The menu was fautless, being I'm the
best style Of The Jefferson. and from the
oysters to the coffee, was irreproachably
and swiftly served. the wines being
Sauterne, Amontillado Mumm's and
Pommery Sec.
At half past the ladies who are visit
ing Richmond and many others, who
were at Mrs Purcelrs reception, came
i'm just as the banquet was over and the
time for toasts approached
As soon as they We're seated I'm the
rooms and on the gallery, Mr.. Kelly. Of
Pittsburg. arose, and asked permission
to express the thanks of the visiting la
dies for the kindness and courtesy they
have received at the hands Of the Recep-
ton Committee Of ladies and gentlemen.
Colonel Purcell called on Mr. r. W.
Powers to respond and Mr.. Powers did
So briefly, happily, and in a pleasing
vein.
TOAsTS AND TOAsTERs.
The regular toasts were then read by
Colonel John 3. Purcell. who prefaced
each one with remarks Of an appropriate
and eloquent nature, as he introduced
the gentlemen who were to respond to
them.
The first toast was the President Of the
United States and a letter from the Pres
ident. regretting his Inability 10 come
10 the banquet was read by Colonel Pur-
cell
Judge L. L. Lewis made an elaborate
and mastery reply TO this toast which
was heard with deep interest by the au-
Dr.. ont
Mckinley was a worthy successor Of the
great men who have preceded him.
Great applause greeted, and followed
Judge Lewis and when he sat down. the
orchestra played America" everybody
rising and singing the words with great
enthusiasm.
GOVERNOR OFERRALL
Virginia was the next toast. and Gov
ernOr O'Ferrall was received with cheers
and applause long continued in which the
ladies joined, and il was some time before
he could proceed.
In the beginning Of his speech he al
luded TO the sadness he felt at entering
the house where he had last seen Rich
mOnd's great benefactor alive, and paid
a touching tribute 10 Major Lewis Ginter'
saying, Alas. a little more than fort
night ago Gods finger touched him, ana
he slept.
He welcomed the visitors. and said that
since he has been Governor he had re-
sponded TO this toast twenty-five times,
SO he could scarcely say anything new.
Nevertheless, the Governor, VINO was
looking well and In good voice, held the
guests close attention as he discoursed
eoquently of Nirginia's past and present
glOries and resources, and the bright
hopes for her future greatness and pros
perty.
Concluding. he declared that Virginians
stand faithful under the flag Of their re-
united country. and II a foreign foe insults
the flag or invade the rights Ii represents.
through
The band played Dixie" as he sat
down. and the air was greeted with
''The National Wholesale Druggists AS
ISOLATION" was the next toast. and Mr..
Weller. OF Omaha. the new president OF
the association, responded most accepta-
bly, to i. -.
Colonel Purcell next introduced General
Fitzhugh Lee 10 respond 10 the reXt
toast. "Our Country" and referred to his
brilliant record I'm the late war, as Gov
ernor Of Virginia. and lately as the rep
resentative Of this country IN Cuba dur
ing the troublous times there.
General Lee received n tremendous ONa-
ton everybody rising ana cheering MN,
while he stood bowling right and LETT. ana
flushed with pleasure ~ such reception
by such brilliant audience.
He said he was grateful for his intro
duction and reception. and glad 10 be
there. and glad TO see so many ladies'
After some merry jests General lee de-
clared that when one goes abroad ana
sees other countries. and thc way they
are governed. the more thankful ne Is
10 come back 10 the United States. and
the more he reioices that ~ is cit:.ea
OF che Greatest country IN snrth.
He said we are under one flag and have
n common destiny and he hoDed all who
heard him would 10 their whole duty, and
try 10 huid IN the reDublc
TIE "Star Snangled Banner was then
rendered nv the orchestra. al the end
OF his speech the natriotic peroration or
which received another hearty demonstra-
ton
President Thomas Doliher. Of Boston
responded to the toast 1.-THE Proprietary
Association" in his own. original and ex-
ceedinglv humorous STYLE. that kent his
listeners laughing all during his sneech
which amrs'nglv contrasted old end new
methods OF business
MR.. PETER MADE A HIT
Mr. NJ. Carey Peter. OF Louisville. KY,