The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-28
REELECTED Mr.. STERN.
lie is Again Made President of the
John W. Daniel Club.

The more than locally famous John w.
Daniel Democratic Club. Of Jefferson
ward held its annual meeting at S.3O
o'clock last evening in Thons Hall, cor
ner OF Main and Seventeenth streets.
Fully hlty members were present and
the meeting, presided over By its presi-
dent, Mir. sam stern, was an enthusiastic
one.
Indeed. as the proceedings wore along
the session developed into ID genuine feast
%. love.
President Stern at the opening made
glowing and heartfelt speech. lie wei
coined he members and unf0ided the pur-
poses Of the meeting.
Upon motion OF Dir. Samuel Parrish,
t.e reading pf the minltes was dispensed
with in order to quicker clear away the
business oil the session.
Nominations were announced In order
Tor the presidency. and the names of Mr..
stern anu Mr.. Parrish We're put up.
Mr. Parrish. however. al this luncture
asked 10 De heard. lie said that the club
already had the best president IL could
nave. Not even n the great John ".
Daniel himself said Mr.. Parrish, should
De elected president of this club De- could
not make a better than Mr. sam stern"
DE respectfully withdrew his name ia
favor OF Mr.. Stern. and Mr. stern was de-
clarcd president by reclamation.
Captain John T.. Curtis was called on
10 formally present NJ. stern with the
office, and this no did in one OF the hap
pisst speeches OF the evening.
Mr.. stern responded. and declared IL the
proudest moment OF his life. He declared
n.s views in emphatic terms upon many
municipal matters ere be closed, and
urged those present 10 remember that
iue principles OF Democracy were those
OF FlOI government.
Mr. stern S address was full Of genuine
feeling and honest el0Quence. lie was
Forudly appiaudcf at It's close.
he election OF first vice~president then
took place.
Mr. Samuel Parrish was the only nomi-
nee. and in neat speech by Mr.. Sullivan
was declared the choice Of the CLUB.
Mr. Parrish Acknowledged the honor
briefly but elOquently.
Mr.. NJ. OWenstein was the sole nOmi-
nee for second vice-president and he was
1e Jared elected by acciamaiion.
Alr. Gus Schnurmann was reelected
secretary unanimously and Mr. Careers,
Va characteristic speech. presented the
office 20 him.
MIR. a. Steiner was again made treas
urcr.
The following Finance Committee was
appointed by the president. upon motion:
Messrs. y. Cohen. A. Cohen Dave Con
nell. Peter Sullivan, and George {.
Ehmig
Mr. Braverman was reelected sergeant
alarms.
Captain Curtis was on motion. admitted
10 honorary membership Of the club, after
4 brief Introductory speech by Mr. Stern. |
IN which the Captain was referred 10 as |
)ne who had grown gray IN the service |
d Democracy"
Captain Curtis responded IN bis wonted |
Inspiring manner. He stated that the |
members OF the club had two things 10 be |
,roud of-of their membership IN club !
bat bore the name Of the Lame Lion |
y Democracy" and that sam stern was |
rs president He further eulogized Ma |
or Daniel and closed with hearty thanks |
or the compliment paid him.
Mr.. Sullivan addressed the club. upon !
invitation. and urged the necessity OF |
nifty among its members.
Captain John BEDFORD also spoke enter
ainingly for a brief space after which |
he club adjourned 10 partake or the |
,Ountiful refre.hmsnt provided.