The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-23
THE MAYOR AND offers SPEAK.

At the club house of the Providence
Athletic Association last evening the
Rhode Island Society OF ths Sons OF the
American Revolution, in accordance with
happy custom of oommelnorating the
birth of the man. whom grateful nation
has termed the father Of his country
held its annual dinner. The gathering
was notable Rhode Island one. for men
most prominent in many walks of lives
by their attendance and their mem bership
proved that tha Sons were worthy of their
illustrious sires. The various courses and
the well timed addresses were iDterspersed
with the charming music Cf one of the
most delightful products Of latter day
Rhode Island. namely. Reeves orchestra.
1hs gathering WAS one in every way
satisfying, fof. f.the dinner was good, the
addresses Instructive and entertaining
ard tho stereopticon lecture by Mr.. ELS
worth was, though il traced ground tnat
was fam lar, none the less of Importance
and also bright and clsver. Mr.. Field' S
paper was another effort on his part
toward exact history and tho cara evil
IDENTITY given to preparation was worthy
OF Mr. Fields reputation as deliver into
valuable and important ola incidents, tie
recording uf which will win greater just
approval as the years go by. Eaycr Baker
spoke briefly aud between the courses
but his speech only added zesU to the re-
mainder Of the feast. lie was very much
in arnest In his remarks and they had
the fire of spontaneity. He said that he
hud, ia response 10 very urgent invita-
ton Of the president of the society, stolen
away from another gathering because he
wished to emphasize the fact that nati lot
isn was greater than party, and that such
celebrations as these in honor OF WASH
ington were an inspiration 10 all Tor they
brought home the fact that il was wort b
while to win "a reputation for good deeds.
His honor was cheered when he arose To
sneak and xiveu an ovation rs he retired
from the hall, the society and its guests
star ding up,
The blessing for the dinner was in
voked by the kev.' ,. III. Webb. who was
Yesterday elected chaplain, and former
Lieut.. Gov. Wardwell, who was also yes.
terday elected prs sident, proposedthe first
t1ass NJ tho evening. To tho Patriots of
the American Revolution, which was
drunk standing Then the discussion of
the following menu was begun; Oysters
Squantum chowder, roast pig, apple
sauce, roast ribs of beef, cider, string
beans, mashed potatoes, lettuce and celery
salad. Roman punch, Indian pudding,
apple dumping, pumpkin pie. assorted
cheese and toasted crackers, coffee and
cigars.
Those seated ut the head table were
Former Lieut.. Gov. W. 4. &. Wardweil, VIII
liam Ellsworth, Edward Field, Chief JUS
tice Matteson, Deter Is. Potter, ESQ,
George II. Martin, Rsv. Samuel ii. Webb,
forrlor Gov. Taft, Edwin Barrows. for
NOR Goy. A. O. Bourne, Christopher
Rhodes. Judge William W. Douglas,
George e.. Nightingale, George Allen
Buffnm and Mayor William G. Baker,
Among the other distinguished guests
were Gen. Charles X. Dennis, ox.Alder-
man Arthur W. Dennis Henry &. Arm.
strong. Cot. II. Martin Brown, Capt. e..
A. Murray, u. :. A., James II. Tower,
Assistant Attorney General StoarDs.
Gen. Hunter e. White, surgeon General
j. g. BudlonR.
After two hours had heen devoted to
the above well serted menu PresIdent
Wardwell raped for orGer and thanked