The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-10-25

But steadily the real climbs up to-
ward the ideal, and the real mantle
man we know believes heartily in the
principle of fair play, he has given
proof that he is willing to battle for the
oppressed and down.troddena at home or
abroad. is brave and generous to friend
or foe. and whether in stormy war or
smiling peace Is true to himself and his
country.
Mrs. Mccoy always does well, but
fairly outdid herself and was warmly
applauded.
Mrs. Voss then remarked ssthat the
cat came back, " likewise the Submerg-
ed Half, and that Mr.. Meyers would
tell elbow the Other Half Live" We
give his toast in part:
SO here's to our beauteous hosts tonight
Who now for the first time give
moments thought to the question vexed,
OF how the other half live.
And here's to the supper that late Friday night
And here's to the coffee that's cold,
And here's to the danes of the Friday Club,
And the wives who don't know how to scold.
From Kipling to Cuba their fancies run free;
Not a thought of the man who waits for ten
But far may it be. both from you or from me,
Of such learned creatures base critics to be.
Then three times three for the Friday Club,
And may IFS shadow never grow less,
And may we in its banquets share.
The next was Mrs. Martyrs toast to
''Dear Old Denison, her Maids and
Matrons. her Men and her Manners. !"
We are very glad to be able to give in
full Mrs. Martyrs lovely tribute to our
town:
Only few present this evening can
look back ovel twenty years and recall
how dear old Denison has grown from
a small town to a city of culture and
refinement. But those pioneer DAYS
had their good cheer, social hours and
now their happy memory. The discOm-
forts were bravely borne and there was
much in the friendships Of those early
days to sweeten even literary and social
privatiOns. We not only. recall many,
pleasant families that lived here in
days Of yore. but it is pleasant to know
that from their scattered homes at all
points OF the compass, their fond rec
objections turn still toward Denison,
and with many 1t has proved magnet
drawing them back again with irresist-
ible charm. Denis0n has ever been
highly favored town, beautiful for situ-
alton. overlooking the Boyer Valley, it
has been the JOY of many hearts. It
has been prominently the home of
education, refinement and sOciability,
AS needed, its hills have been lowered
and its valleys exalted. The touch of
moaern Improvement has kept it
abreast with the age in railroad. tele-
phone and electricity as we'll as in
architecture.
The society Of our city has ever been
Q source Of pride. Her maidens in
their teens have ever been sweet and
charming in their manners, vivacious
in spirit, bright in wit, educated in
mind, they have given zest to society,
and brought to their shrines the hom-
age of many masculine hearts. With
enthusiasm they have climbed the hill
Of science, not mere butterflies Of fash
ion, they have esteemed knowledge
better than shining gold. From their
distant missionary post Of cOnsecratod
usefulness, while another has won
merited laurels with her artist brush in
the metropolitan City of the west. And
what host of minds have been mould
Cd by their teaching and charmed BY
their music.
What shall we say Of our matrons
with their many wOmanly virtues?
They have cared for their households
with diligent industry, watched at the
bedside and alleviated the wants of the
distressed in sweet ministratiOns of
charity, in the social circle graced the
hOspitable board with queenly tact.
cultured minds and hearts in church
Worship and literary clubs. and from
their number have been chosen three
presidents Of National and State Re-
lief Corps as we'll as temperance work.
ers and teachers of high repute.
OF our men, think it can truthfully
DC said that Denison possesses more
men OF comparatively large incomes,
noble impulses for the advancement of
every good and progressive cause.
There have arisen from our midst pro-
iessional mon of every degree. Ply
siclans. lawyers, judges, representative
and senators, and the governor of this
great commonwealth of Iowa. and such
power of influence do we WELD as to
bring the President of the United
States to our doors.
Tie old proverb hath it ''that man.
ners maketh the man." The manners
of our people speak the language Of
innate refinement and the broadening
influence Of educational culture. Our
social circles are but the union of many
cultured homes. The latch-string Of
hospitality has ever characterized our
citizenship, and the warm glow of well
come has been reflected from the
hearth stone. These courtesies and
amenities have not only sweetened
social life, but has made the stranger
within our gates to feel speedily at
home, and the name 'sDenison" itself
has become proverbial for happy home
life, social cheer, and courtesies that
spring spontaneously from generous
souls and genuine friendships
Anew tonight we realize that our
home life in Divine Providence has
fallen In a pleasant place, and we
pledge afresh our heartfelt affection
and loyal devotion to dear old Denison,
the fond mother of us all.
The last formal toast was "Our Club
:ni the Comradeship'' by Miss Meyers
She spoke of the absent members and
the regret felt by all present that they
could not attend the banquet. Next on
the program was the loving cup which