The Worcester spy., 1899-03-03
GRANITE STATE.
Its Sons Rally to- Sing Its
Praises.

with winds bowling and Whistling to
remind them of the state of their IA
theirs, the Granite State Association
dined and made merry in State Mu-
tual restaurant last evening. Although
the organization was disappointed by
the absence of Hon. Frank W. Rollins.
governor Of New Hampshire, are extra
effort to atone for his absence was
made, and the banquet went into his
TORY as one of the most enjoyable
which the association has ever had
Ihere were present about 20 sons and
daughters of the Granite state or de-
scenoants of ancestry born among the
rugged hills. An hour of social inter-
course, followed by a feast of the best
that could be obtained, and Joyous
speechmakins, filled out an evening
winch will be, a landmark in the his
tory or the doings of New Hampshire
descendants In Worcester
From until o'clock a reception was
held in the parlors under the restau-
rant. During the reception the Arling-
ton Banjo and Mandolin Club dis
coursed sweet music. Members of the
association and their lady friends in
tefmlngled, exchanging good wishes
and compliments which were as we'll
deserved as they were pretty.
When the guests were seated at Ia
pie, Homer P. Lewis, principal of the
English high school, occupied the CEN
trail position at the head table. pre-
siding at the banquet. To his right and
left We're seated Mayor Rufus B.
Dodge, Jr, Col. John C. Linnehan of
Pennacook, state commissioner of New
hampshire, Hon. Samuel L. Powers Of
Boston, George F. Tinker o.. New Lon
don, j. M. Cochrane of Southbridge, f.
j.. Sherman Of Munson, superintendent
of Schools C. r. Carroll, George F.
Brooks, chairman of the school COM
mittee, City Treasurer Fred w. White,
Col. w. A. Gile, j. G. Field, a. A. Bar
ker, Henry G. Crane, Lyman A. Ely
T. D. Lathrop and others.
After thorough discussion of the
menu, Mr.. Lewis opened the intellec-
tual feast by brief welcome in which
he expressed regret for the non-arrivaI
of Gov. Rollins. The first speaker was
Mayor Dodge. His address was brief
and exoellently fitted to the occasion,
being of a happy nature. He spoke Sc
riously at times and directed attention
TO the number Of good citizens of Wor-
cester who can trace their ancestry
back to the Granite state. Mr.. Powers
responded to the toast, New Hamp-
shire men in Boston, He made sew
efal telling hits most of them in a
pleasant manner. He said among
other things that if all hotels of Bos-
ton managed by New Hampshire men
should close, there would be nothing
left but second rate boarding houses.
He also directed attention to the fact
that the stars and stripes were flown
for the first time in Portsmouth harbor.
Col. Linnehan made his address on
the part in New Hampshire's history,
which persons of foreign extraction
have played. He illustrated his re-
marks with several witty stories
which kept his hearers in laughter. He
concluded by saying the paupers OF
Europe don't want to leave their native
country. and America secured the best
blood Of all countries of Europe. That
is what has made her the foremost ma
tion of the earth. He said this country
can take care of itself and does not
desire any alliance with any other
country.
o. B. Hadwen, DR.. J. p. Rand, II. J.
Sherman of Munson and DIR. Eva Tap
pan of the English high school also
spoke. The latter made strong speech
on the capabilities of New Hampshire
boys, who have to rely on their own
resources. Her remarks contained
many witty illusions.
The committee which arranged and
carried out the banquet consisted Of
Homer P. Lewis, E. Harlow Russell,
Clarence f. Carroll Frank r. Warren
and Fred w. White.