The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-16
Grand Banquet Given
in His Behalf.
MANY GIFTS RENDERED HIM
APPROACHING NUPTIALs FIT
TINGLY REMEMBERED.
Congratulatory Speeches Delivered
by Irving M. Scott and
others-Those Who
Attended.

John T. Scott, general superintendent
! Of the Union Iron Works. was rendered
| a grand banquet last night at Delmon-
ico's by the heads Of departments of the
great ship builnng plant The affair was
an entire surprise % the guest of honor,
and was to commemorate his approach
| Ing nuptiais. Seated arotnd a horseshoe
table laden with the good things of life
! in liquid and solid form, and decorated
! With beautiful cut flowers tastefuIy ar
ranged. eiGhtv-two fellow workers greet
ed him and wished him JOY in the step he
was about to take. Incidentally he was
| presented with silverWare and other gifts
! from the men who hold him in high es-
| TEEN.
The arrangements for the evenings fes-
| tivities could not bc surpassed, and the
following gentlemen Daniel O'Netl, R.
Doyle, W. Teller, John OLSON, t. Z. Jar
Wis and e. T. Morris received praise for
their work. On Mr. Scott's entrance. he
was greeted with q round of hearty
cheering, and on taking his seat at the
side of Chairman James Dlckle the lnNl-
tation to fall to was given.
Between courses Fred Chapman, Charles
Grolefend and Robert Hernandez, played
selections on mandolin, guitar and banjo.
Oscar Franks splendid voice was also
heard in latest melodies, and ". j.
Drew's solo on the flute received de-
French song, which, although not under
stood by all, was greatly appreciated.
Chairman Dickie was Irving NJ Scott,
who sat at his left. AS Mr.. Scott arose
he was heartily greeted. and in con-
versational tone delivered an interesting
talk He dwelt at the outset on the
growth of the Union Iron Works, and
said 1t was partially due TO the efforts
of those seated around him, whom he
thought the best of men he had ever seen,
q thought conCurred in by Alec Donel-
son, whe sat close by;
II have a PERSONAL interest in all of
you" he continued, land there's not one
of you who can get along too weH to
suit me"
oldest foreman in the establishment, and
then went on to tell of the great stride
the Union Iron Works has made since 81
| Throughout his talk on that SUBJECT ne
aroused laughter and applause by witty
illusions TO carly efforts as compared
with later results. and then, in obedi-
ence TO the request of the chairman, he
spoke OF his visit TO Europe. For half
hour he held his listeners spellbound with
a description Of his travels He paid
high tribute TO Russia as nation and
dissolved the opinion many had enter
tanned that 1t was barbarous country.
He also paid a high tribute 10 the hon
ored guest and closed by wishing all
present the best of success in all their
future undertakings. Further applause
sion Chairman Dickie arose and re-
marked that he had given up public
speaking many years ago, but this oc
casion demanded some words from him.
His humorous and sly illusions TO Mr.
Scott's intended entrance into the matri-
monial state aroused laughter, heartily
joined in by the latter.
He then, on behalf of the foremen of
the Union Iron Works, presented Mr..
Scott with magnificent silver service OF
seven dozen pieces, containing knives,
forks and spoons.
Mr. Scott, on behalf of himself and
betrothed, feelingly thanked his generous
friends for their gift.
George Dickie followed and gave Mr.
Scott Some sage advice, and feIlcitated
told a few instances in his experience that
aroused laughter and applause. He sang
a Scotch ditty that won him an ova-
]. P. Baloun, one of the ten representa-
tives of the draughtng department pres
ent, then arose and in neat speech pre-
which was brought in by j. Donald.
Again did Mr.. Scott thank his kind
friends and again he was applauded. VIII.
liam White, on behalf of the clerical de-
partment which was well represented.
rendered Mr.. Scott a handsome clock and
car Franks struck up something about
John T. Scott being a jolly good fellow,
to which all in duty bound sang in uni
and his intended, and then George Ratio,
head photographer of the works. took a
flashlight photograph of those present.
Among those present were:
E. T. Morris. George Cavanagh, Charles E.
Ker, z. Bangle James Donald, c. v Lane,
W G. Dodd, William Donald, Charles Twigg,
H. P. Frear, John Murray, Irving NJ. Scott Jr..
B B w. Ha poaaidsd H. U y ae 1T Rfh
Scott, o. S. orrick James Dickie. John T.
Scott, r. Sture, J.. c. a Ferguson John OILS
son. G.. w. Diclie, c. Hightower, M ]. !
Haley NJ. R. Murphy, J. W. Timon, j. D. |
Smith ". Gichrist. A. e. Roberts, T. @.
Smith, ]. H. Todd, w. Teller. w H. Manuel |
NJ McKennd. F. H. Bianding, J. P. Baloun
W. J. H White, Theo. Ciough, W. NJ. Larned, |
P. Jenkins, Percy King. Frank Summers. Mat
Hamilton, A. c. Lewis, C. w. Grotfend, O. L. |
Rohte, c. S. Hendry, A. B. Johnson. George |
Scott, r. NJ. tombstone, George Folsom w. J. |
Drew. G. T. Poutney, T. Cronin, E. Penez, |
William Young, F. C. Sykes John Holland |
George Fredericks. Thomas lie Herquet, Mark |
Geirrine, J. McAlster. J. O'B. Guhn Albert |
Wallis, D. w. Dickie II. p Prescott.
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