Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-02-11
Most Enjoyable Social Event Of
Recent Years i'm Typo
graphical Circles.
TOasts Responded to by Repre-
sentatives of the Allied
Trades.
THE SPREAD WAS AN ELEGANT ONE

The most pleasing event of late years
in Louisville typographical circles was
the banquet rendered by the members OF
the printers union and the allied trades
to President Samuel b. Donnelly at the
ST. Nicholas Hotel Monday evening.
The newly furnished dining room of this
popular hotel presented handsome APP
pearance when the half hundred sat
down, to honor their guest. Were 1t not
/, for the fact that the greater number OF
the printers and allied trades were EN-
ployed on the morning papers there
would not have been room for those who
desired to be present.
The tables were arranged in the shape
of horse shoe, and from until 1890
O'Clock course followed course, each sue
ceeding one surprising its predecessor.
Charles +. Shepherd presided, with
Presidents Donnelly and Binford OF the
local union, on his right, while President
v. B. Smith, of the Pressmen's union,
and International Organizer William NJ.
Higgins occupied seats on his left. The
circle was filled with printers aud mem.
bers of the allied trades.
After the passing of cigars Toastmaster
Shepherd called on President Donnelly
to respond to the international Union,
which he did in a most happy style, in
forming those present that its relations
with the United Typothetae were with
few exceptions very pleasant, and the
outlook for increased membership and
prosperity was very bright During his
remarks he paid handsome compliment
TO the local union and gave assurance
that the Executive Council would aid in
all movements to further the interests OF
trades unionisin. He was frequently
applauded.
President Binford followed, his talk
being OH local conditions and held the
close attention of his auditors, his sug-
gestions carrying great weight. Mr..
Binford had hoped to have chance to
discuss trusts, for which he had made
special preparations, but as the list of
toasts had not been arranged, he will be
given an opportunity i'll the near future.
President Smith responded to the
needs OF the printing pressmen, aud
made the hit of the evening, his remarks
causing great enthusiasm and much sav-
orable comment.
Our space is too limited to give more
than the names of the others who made
itnpromptu talks, many of which were
sparkling and witty as we'll as sensible.
Organizer Higgins told of his first official
trip, and was followed in fve-minute
order by Messrs. Looney, of the Stereo-
typers' Union, Wat Bowman, William
Kirk, A. A. Hoffman, James ]. Martin,
T.. L. Cronk, Nelson Petrie, Walter
Young, Charles Burton, O'Hara, Chaudet,
Asa, Abbitt, Woods, Fowler and Ellis.
POSTMASTER Shepherds introductory
remarks we're of happk nature in each
case, and he can oficiate at all future
banquets of the printers.
To Messrs. Burton and Albeit much is
due, as they contributed greatly to the
success of the banquet. Before leaving
President Donnelly was presented with
large boquet of Kentucky natural flow
ers, which, when uncovered, proved to
be sample of the finest tobacco grown
in the State.
The printers passed vote of thanks TO
Messrs. Fleischnier and GARNER for their
excellent service, and thus closed one
evening of real enjoyment.
Much regret was felt that Secretary
John Bramwood did not accompany Presi-
dent Donnelly.