The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06


The Washington Board Of Trade and its
guests, to the number of some 500. enjoyed
the annual excursion and shad bake Of the
organization at Marshall Hall yesterday
The affair was the largest and most ex-
tensive in the history Of the association.
and it is related that the good ship Charles
Manchester never carried more good
natured party down the Potomac to the
famed homestead of Captain Marshall
The members OF the board comprised the
cream Of those who care for the mercan-
tile and professional interests OF the city.
and everybody seemed to have boarded the
boat long before p. m. The crowds con-
tinued to come, however, and it was nearly
8 o'clock when the last straggler was safe
ly across the gangway.
The trip down the river was made de-
lighuul by the genial spirits in the multi
tude, and before Alexandria was sighted a
bountiful buffet lunch was set for all who
cared to psrtake.
Statesmen Play Ball.
when all had been landed safely and
whole acres Of shad had been nailed 10
oak planks and set close TO fires to roast,
the great crowd hunted and found amuse-
ment. Mr.. WI. the Chinese Ambassador
bowled game OF ten-pins with Represen-
tative Grosvenor, and defeated the latter
by a big score. Several prominent bush
ness men. with DR.. II. L. z. johnson as
pitcher. played game Of baseball with a
,7..f. Of maj her of j
Doyle Carmody was catcher for the bust |
ness men. while Representative Tayler Of /
Ohio held down first base for the Con
gressional nine. The implements used in /
the game were hardly up TO the regula- I
tons as the ball was OF wood. and came I
from the bowling alley. and the bat was I
stick OF pine, but the fun was fast and F.
furious. nevertheless. Senator HaWley 4
played at Switchboard. with H. b. F. Mac !
farland. the newly appointed Commits I
sioner OF the District OF Columbia.
The Feast of shad.
At 4.30 dinner was announced and /
the crowd filed into the dining room. I
where plates had been laid for 200 persons. !
The dinner was an Informal and very 1
democratic affair and all present enjoyed /
it the more for this fact. The menu was
salad. soup. planked shad. potatoes, as
paragus. wine. coffee. ice cream, cake. and
cigars When this had been discussed |
and enjoyed John Joy Edison. President Of
the Board OF Trade. who acted as toast
master. introduced Commissioner Wight,
who made a very brief address. stating |
his pleasure at being present, saying that
for real friendship and joyiality the dear
old Board Of Trade is the greatest organi-
Eation in the world"
MIR. mcfarland Makes speech.
Henry B. F. mcfarland. the newly ap-
pointed Commissioner. was then intro
duced ard after expressing his delight at
being present stated that be hoped the
people of Washington would give him
their support all the time. even when
they thought he was wrong in his actions.
Washington is my city. he continued. l
She has long been the city Of my pride.
have been in her service as private citi-
zen for many years. and in taking Office
iced take no new allegiance. From being
private servant I only become a public
eryant. While the private station is the
lost Of honor ! have consented 10 take
he Office Of Commissioner IN this cen
ennial year as a civil duty. which / owe
o my city, and as an opportunity for last
ng service.
Il want to see Washington the model
ity Of the world I want TO see the Ma
ional Capital worthy in every respect Of
his mighty nation. our dear country. I
want to see her beautiful beyond compari-
on. l want to have the best schools.
he best sanitation. the best streets and
,arks. the best police and fire protection
covet earnestly for my city, which is
leO the nations city. the best municipal
nd I fuh .rfs
i've part of my life in the attempt to
ecure them.
As a Washingtonian, as an American
rejoice that the President of the United
tates. and the best men in the Senate
nd the House take such a deep and bene-
cent interest in the development and i'm
rovement Of Washington. / rejoice that 7
he intelligent people Of this country ,
verywhere are faithfully represented in 1 ,
bis instance. ] trust that the unique part !
ership on the half-and- half principle. 8
etween the National Government and the /
district Of Columbia. which is now the ]
ity OF Washington, may never be per-
lanently impaired in the slightest degree u
ut may forever continue to yield its high a
MUTUAL advantages"
Minister Wu's wit.
Mr. WI Ting-fang, the Chinese Minister. :
ras then introduced and made very Q
witty address in which he said in part: !
Here on my right hand sits Senator Hoar. }
he fame Of whose eloquence is world ,
'ide. All around me are great states .
nen, and yet you call upon the heather
'hinee' 10 address you. would refuse !
o talk were II not for the fact that YOU !
ave with you an outgoing and an incom- !
ng Commissioner, and I suppose there ,
would be trouble did ] not say something
was surprised that Mr. Wight applauded ,
dr Macfarland so heartily and I hope
nat the plaudits were sincere We do =
lot applaud our competitors in my coun- (
ry. My address is as carefully worded !
is that OF Mr.. Wight as ] do not want 10 .
ay anything that might cause my pass !
'ort 10 be offered me tomorrow" I
II was nearly 9 p. m when the nanny
rowd returned to Washington and an
resent voted the affair the best ever held ,
y the organization.
Members and Guests Present.
A1ong those present were the follow
ny:
Col. r. G. Rutherford. Ernest Wilkinson, Rep
sentative Littlefed Crosby 5 Moves John ]
oy Eds0u Commissioner Wight. NJ c. Emery /
'oionG Truesdei. d. y. r. Mcfarland. Frank I
Y. Palmer Public Printer; Representative Liv-
Lgstun, Senator Hoar, senator Hawiey. Frank
i. Hsckett, Assistant Secretary % the Navy;
representative GTosyeuor Representative Hull,
epresC ntative Babcock. james H. Brigham Gen