Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-07-14

| Falling, like dew upon a thought produces
| That which makes thousands, perhaps millions
| think.
Shortly after the legislature adjourned
il was suggested by some of the workers
among the Republicans of Gratiot
county that ii would be no more than
| Just TO tender banquet to those men
who have so honorably and ably repre-
sented this county and district Ill the
state legislature and the national halls
of congress. In looking around for IA
place to hold this banquet Alma seemed
TO be the best point for such an occasion,
and accordingly the matter was placed
| in the hands of a committee and invita-
tions were issued for Tuesday evening,
July | at the Wright House. About
one hundred acceptances were received
and splendid time anticipated by all,
and no one was disappointed. About
| ten o'clock the doors TO the spacious
dining room were thrown open and the
guests filed i'll and took their places at
| the tables. The walls of the room were
draped with the American emblem and
pictures of honored statesmen, dead and
living, were placed in appropriate posi-
| tions, while the snow white drapery aud
| glistening china on the tables presented
an appearance both refreshing and in
viting. At each plate was placed a
| boutoneeire consisting of single car
nation.
| Grace was said by Rev. II. B. Jeffer-
son, rector of ST. Johns church, and
| the guests seated themselves TO enjoy
| the feast The banquet was served in
| six courses and was an example OF per-
| feet cuisine and painstaking, watchful
oversight on the part Of mine host Ford.
| COLLATION..
Stuffed Olives Celery
| Consomme Printaniere
Baked Whjtefish a Ia Joinvie
| Roast TendeTlon OF Beef, aux ChampignonS
| Pommes de Terre, Ia Parserne
French Twist
| Petit Pois Vert
| Roman Punch
| Broled Spring Chicken, a Ia Gasuonome
New Brown Potatoes
| Tomatoes, en- MayOnnaise Manila Waters
E'ClairS. aux Conftures Fancy Cakes
Sailed Cream Crackers Edam Cheese
| Cafe Noir
| Cigars
From little neck CLAIMS to cigars the
banquet was a success and it was with
the equanimity born of absolute inward
contentment that the participants
|
Toastmaster Rev. II. b. Jefferson rise to
introduce the speakers of the evening,
The postmaster was at his best and the
wit he used to spice his remarks kept
the company in continual uproar of
laughter and applause.
The first to be introduced was w. A
Leet whose subject was Our Honored
Guest, Hon w. S. Mesick." In open.
ing his remarks Mr. Leet read a telegram
from Congressman Mesick conveying
his regrets, but owing to the fact that
he had been subpGnaed as witness on
an important case he could not be pres.
ent. The speaker then in a few well
chosen words eulogiZed the man who
has SO ably represented the eleventh
congressional district of Michigan for
two terms.
"Our Honored Guest, Hon. O. w,
lGiddings," was responded TO by Il. s.
Miller of ElWell. In most eloquent
manner this gentleman gave words of
praise TO him whom praise was justly due.
In responding, Senator Giddings re-
counted some of the work done by him
and his colleagues, and renewed his
pledges to the people of Gratiot county
"Our Honored Guest, Hon. II. L.
Wood" was the next on the program
and j. q. Kress of Ithaca in handling
this subject showed himself to be a
master of the art of after dinner speak
ing and his eulogy of Representative
Wood was only the echo Of the thoughts
Of all in the room. In responding to
this eulogy, Representative Wood gave
q short history of the work of the house
at the last session and explained his po-
sition on'the matters of vital Importance
that came before that body.
In responding to the toast, 1.-The Issue
and the Men," j. n. Mccall drew pen
picture of what the enemies of the Re-
publican party are charging the admin.
istration and then left it to his listeners
if it was a true picture. No honest
thinking man could for one moment
aver that it was. The speakers remarks
were interspersed with many bright and
witty sayings that kept the entire
gathering in excellent humor.
Michigan, Ny Michigan was the
subject Of the toast responded to by Ool.
Edward Hill, and his listeners were
prouder than ever of the fact that they
lived in one Of the finest states in the
Union, If such thing were possible.
Col Hill is an eloquent after dinner
speaker and he did ample justice to the
subject. At the conclusion the orches.
ira played Michigan, Ny Michigan
and the entire audie0ce rose to their
feet and sang the first and last verses of
that tribute TO this beautiful peninsula.
When the Hon. ID. f. Award of Clare
rose to his feet and responded to "The
Republican Party" the hearts Of those
present were stirred with feelings of
pride that party enlisted advocating
such noble principles and that the affairs
of the nation were in the hands Of the
leaders Of that party. He paid glowing
tribute to President Mckinley and Con.
gressman Mesick. Mr. Edward is at all
times an eloquent speaker, but he was
at his best az this time and the con ntinned