The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-28


in palms and ferns. and back of these an
orchestra was stationed. An attractive
menu card contained list OF the toasts
and the programme of music. The menu
follows:
Canape Anchovy.
Manhattan.
Blue Points
Hors d'Oeuvre Varies.
Haul Sauterne.
Bouillon Duval en- Tasse.
Cheese Sticks.
Amontillado
Lobster la Denison.
Roast Tenderloin of Beef. Parisienne.
Asparagus Tips.
Pontet-Canet.
Punch, Benedctine.
Cables Roties, au Cresson.
Tomatoes, Frappe.
Mumm's Extra Dry.
Lady Fingers. French Macaroons.
Petit Fours. Fruit.
Cafe Noir
Creme-de- Menthe.
Cigars.
THE MUSIC ENJOYED.
1t was fully 10 O'Clock when the last
course was served and cigars were brought
to the men. While the dinner was in prog
ress the orchestra played both classical
and popular airs. Dixie" and "Old Ken
lucky Home were given in honor of the
guests from the Southland. These familiar
airs were applauded generously. After
Dixie the orchestra began THE Star
spangled Banner" and as the first notes
The men waved their napkins and cheered.
Next the orchestra played Because l Love
chorus and sang II think I'll telegraph
my baby came next and this popular
variety theater air was instantly recognized
by the majority of the men and some or
David Nj. Parry presided as POSTMASTER
and called the banqueters to order llttle
Glenn Studebaker, of South Bend, was not
present Ito respond to the toast Early Days
of Our Association" was received with some
letter from Mr. Studebaker, in which he re-
GREETED that he compelled to be abb
sent. He said that a disastrous fire which
occurred on one of his farms few days
ago would prevent his coming He asserted.
however, that he still had the, interests
of the association at heart and sent his
best wishes for its success.
"All this" said the POSTMASTER, goes TO
show that a carriage maker should stick 10
carriage-making. If Studebaker had not
fire." Mr.. Parry then introduced John L.
Griffiths. 1--WE intend to make him Governor
of Indiana next year. said Mr.. Parry as
Mr.. Grifiths rose to his feet. This appeared
to be popular assertion, for 1t was loudly
applauded.
THE BUGGY AND LOVE MAKING.
Mr.. Grfiths's toast was 1.-THE Buggy as a
Civilizer." but he really discussed 'The
buggy as a convenient opportunity for love
making" AT the outset the speaker said he
felt very much like the bridegroom who was
only able to pay small fee to the clergy
man who performed his marriage. The
young man apologized to the minister as he
rendered his fee, but a bright smile broke
over his face as he said, I'll try TO do bet
ter next time" Mr.. Griffiths declared that
the buggy affords greater opportunity for
the cultivation of the master passion, of love
than any other vehicle in the world. I'M
agine," said he, "a perfect June day and a
quiet country road There is dense foliage
on either side and young man and maiden
or are held in the right hand. The left arm
steals gently around the girls waist. Their
lips meet and soon the old. old story again
fiths declared that we mo longer live in an
age of veal and woe. These are the stirring
times of wheel and whoa
Mr.. Parry introduced Morris Woodruff, of
Dayton, o. as the next speaker. Mr.. Wood
hull referred to Indianapolis Parrytown.
He paid the city an extravaganza compli-
any other town he had seen. Mr.. Wood,
hull spoke very briefly, and was followed
by l. s. Gordon of this city. who was in
against the automobile" When II was an
nounced that Mr.. Gordon is engaged in the
manufacture of harness and saddles the
toastmasters joke was appreciated. AS Mr..
Gordon said, with a wry face: Whoever
heard of automobile wearing harness?''
ii. &. Adams responded TO the toast, Go
as You Please He related some inimitable
jokes and kept his hearers laughing heart
lily. incidentally lie spoke of the growth
OF Indianapolis. We have 200 saloons
here" he said, land L suppose most of you
have visited all Of them" Mr.. Adams re-
lated an instance that occurred about ten
years ago, while he was travelling in Texas.
The train drew up at a little station that
looked as II il had seen rough days. A tall,
angular native boarded the train and Mr..
Adams said to him:
rs not this very tough placer
lit was a few years ago." responded the
Texan, before the ladies came and civil
lied the town. 1t used to be that every man
came to town on Saturdays on his saddle
horse. There was no room on the horse
for his wife, and she stayed at home. Few
Saturdays came around that there were not
several shooting scrapes. Finally man
FAMED Parry. up North, began making wag-
ems so cheap that every man around here
bought one and now brings his wife to town
with him and the boys don't fight"
Mrs. Parry was called on by the toast
master. and responded with a few gracious
remarks. She urged the guests 10 make
themselves at home, and hoped they were
having a good time. John s. Duncan, who
was to respond TO the toast, The Right
Road" was unable TO be present, and James
Whitcomb Riley, who was down for 4
speech, was also detained at home