New-York tribune., 1898-01-11
ALBANIANS' FUN WITH HILL.
THE EX-SENATOR AT THE sOCIETYs
DINNER.
HE MAKES A BRIGHT SPEECH. AND THE OTHER
SPEAKERS MAKE AMUSING REFERENCES TO

HE MAKES BRIGHT SPEECH. AND THE OTHER
SPEAKERS MAKE AMUSING REFERENCES TO
HIM AND HIS POLITICAL CAREER.
Nearly one hundred and fifty OF the sons Of Al
bany who have come TO make their homes In or
near New-York gathered at Delmonico's last even
Ing Mt the annual dinner of tue Albany Society
Of New-York where they sang the praises Of the
city OF the hills and recalled stories Of the Gays
when many OF them boys there together
The dinners Of the Albany Society have always
been among the most enjoyable OF the many given
by the various "clan" societies o. the city. and
the affair Of last evening OF the usual half
informal. free and ensy sort. The guests were
seated at small tables scattered about the big ball
room. and the speakers and guests or the
evening similarly situated.
Many OF Albanys sons are among New-York's
most prominent and successful citizens and to
their number were added several other men Of
wide distinction. f. P. Olco,t. president OF the
society ncminally presided. although Walter Dick
son acted as toastmaster. Ex-senator David u.
Hill was among the guests also were JudCe
James Fitzgerald Judge Moran J. OErien. John
\. Mccall John Z. Soarles. Judge Andrew Iiami'
ton. OF Albany; Louis stern. John r. Van Wormer'
Hugh J. Grant. viii r. Low H. l.. Herbert Sila5
b. butcher. Henry s. Davis John Bogart lnspco-
tor McIaughln, W. J. Arkell. George H. Daniels.
the Rev Or. David J. Burrell. George $. Studwei.
r. c. Du Val. John a. Slec-- the Rev. Dr.
Charles De W. BridsTan. DR.. Albert Nancerveer
and Hugh Hastingc.
The Albany Glee Club furnished tuneful muse
and President Olcott gave TO every guest tas'eiu'
souvenir in the shape Of a s..ver matchbox "-!'c'
drew from Senator Hi the remark lie Is t1e
orince OF good fellows Match him II you can
President Olcott strolled up ana down the ball
room with the gavel in his hand while he was call
ng the guests to order. This done he iniroducea
Walter Dickson "a toastmas:er. Mr.. Dickson lost
time In introducing Ex-Governor and ex-senator
H1l as the man VINO had been noted for his nigh
dea Of civil Service reform"
The Senator deepencd the grin that began to
)verspread each countenance at this remarkable
Characterization by saying: Il have had many IN
reductions IN my time. but this is the first time
was ever introduced the champion Of civil
Service reform
There were roars of laughter at this. and the
speaker continued:
There something in Civil Service Reform
until Governor Black took the starch out CT II. |
hardly know why invited here tonight. l
suppose somebody learned that | was To pass
through the city my way to Princeton great
| laughter after spending few hours at the new
| headquarters Of the Democratic Club Until com
paratvey short time ago the political centre OF the
State used he at Albany. Then 1t moved to No.
| 10 Broadway. Now it's sone up Flfth-avc." laugh
| teri
| Mr. Hill commented upon the significance OF a
| silver matchbox given by the greatest gold man
| in New-York" and said: It's pretty hard to tell
| just where many Of stand political questions
to-day. but my views were 80 frequently expressed
| during the campaign OF 1896 that you all know
| where | stand At this sally the AlbaniGns
| laughed for minutes by the steeyards.
Judge Fitzgerald followed Mr. Hill with a speech
that dealt for the most part with the qualities OF
| the ex-senator mo matter how the centre of
| politics is moved" he said. 'it will prove TO be
| very bad politics that attempts 70 leave out OF
| politics the gentleman who now lives at Ncferts 3
| Roost Great applause) SO long az he lives there
the centre of politics will not he far from Albany.
The trumpet OF Gabriel or somebody else daugnter)
seems to have resurrcCted those who were left for
dead after the battle Of 1876. and their faces are
| now seen at the Old windows without any great
danger to the public n large. - Judge flizeefald "a
Anishod by commo ntng on the quictness with which
| such great political changes had taken place.
England could not have done II. he said 1900
George H. Daniels was the next TO pat MI I'M
| on the back He said: a city that Is set on Z
hill cannot be hid, and city that contains mn
| like the one We have here tonight, Is likely 10 De
heard from" Mr. Daniels proceeded: l am e,,atu
| ~ be- here on what Mr.. Du Val (who writes Mr..
Depcw's jokes) would call this matchless occasion
I am not a politician. and like Mr.. Hil last year;
| I am not on either eide OF the fence, but shouii
| be pleased vote 70. him ana think u W.. W.".u ..
be veil for inc Albany Society to pledge itself 10
vote for him for Governor az the next state ''c0
| There was long ard loud applause at thIs. b"t
| robodv made a motion 50 to pledge the society
| John A Mccall W. J. Arken, Joseph A. Law
| SON and the Rev. Dr. Wesley H. Dawes were
| among the other speakers. .,-o .h
| Irncr thcs. officers were reelected; fresidenI.
- y Olco;t. first vice president. Louis stern
acond vice-president. Walter Dickson; seGretnry'
| George story. and treasurer. Charies r. "aiHe''