The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03
VAUGHN CLASS BANQUET
The Ninth Annual Dinner an En-.
ioyable Affair.
Representative Foss. Prof. Hcnder-
son, =. w. Woodward. General
Among the Speakers OF the Even
ing - Souvenirs for the Guests.

The ninth annual banquet of the Vaughn
Class, which took place last evening in the
| Sunday school house of Calvary Baptist
Church. Eighth and H Streets northwest
was the best attended and most successful
ever given by that organization. The ar
rangements were most excellent and the
large crowd was handled with the greatest
| facility and ease.
AS each guest entered the building he
was greeted by member of the reception
committee, who saw that he was furnished
with an enlarged reproduction of the class
| button containing the class motto, Want
ed-The Other Fellow and the guests
name. which made introductions unneces-
sary, the button being attached TO the
| lapel OF each mans coat with blue and
orange ribbon the class colors. On the
reverse side of this pretty little souvenir
OF the occasion was a folder containing
the menu and the toast list, to be used for
reference at the table.
During the social hour preceding the
serving OF the supper an excellent pro-
gramme was presented in the audience
room, the following WE'LL known artists
contributing to the entertainment of the
company: The Vega Mandolin Club. W. A.
Morsell, comic songs; II. W. Andrews,
either solo; Harry S. Wolf, illustrated
songs, and Dave Morris. piano solo.
AT the conclusion of the programme
flashlight photograph of the assemblage
was taken by F. T. Chapman. after which
an adjournment was taken to the dining
room. Here an enchanting sight met the
h,,, tahI ,oaNi in he
shape of gridiron, was ablaze with lamps
and myriads of colored electric lights,
while a profusion of palms. which were
banked in every available nook and corner,
shone Respondent with lights OF many col
ors Old Glory and the blue and orange OF
the class were in evidence on every hand
and completed a picture of rare beauty
After the inner man was satisfied with
the excellent repast provided, attention
was turned to the toast list. Mr.. Grant ).
Barnhart President of the Vaughn Glass
Club acted as POSTMASTER. and introduced
each speaker in well chosen remarks.
The first speaker was Prof J. T. Hen
derson. of Tennessee He responded to the
toast, Aim High That man is the
greatest benefactor,' said he, who can
inspire men to rise above themselves" and
such man was the teacher of the class,
f. W. Vaughn, whose work might well
be emulated by those who seek enduring
fame.
Mr. Harry Park, the class historian, In
responding to Looking Backward, re-
counted some Of the things accomplished
during the past for the advancement OF
young men. and closed by reading a num-
be- of letters from members in various
parts of the country, expressing gratitude
at the enrolling influences of the class,
together with regrets at their inability
to be present.
America was the theme assigned TO
Hon. George E. Foss. who after remarking
that America was the most expansive sub
ject, paid glowing tribute to the country
which offered so many opportunities to
young men. The speaker devoted consid-
cradle attention to America as naval
power. II am at present engaged as a
member Of the Naval Committee" he said,
in preparing the Naval Appropriate bill,
and ! do not believe 1t is violating the Sc
crets of the committee room TO say that
it will be the largest ever presented to
the American Congress. By the very logic
of circumstances il will be but few years
before we are the greatest naval power
in regard to ships. As to men. the Amer
lean Navy takes OFF its hat to no nation"
Mr.. Foss said Captain Philips noble
action at Santiago stamped him as the
kind of man in whose hands the United
States could well entrust its destiny on
the sea. At the close OF Mr.. Foss' remarks
the company stood and sang America"
S. w. Woodward, President of the Y. NJ.
C. A., spoke of 50 Work OF the Association"
saying that young men had no cause to
hold back when such a field was open TO
them.
Gen. w. S. ShaIlenberger, Third Assist
ant Postmaster General and superintendent
OF the adult department OF Calvary Baptist
Sunday school, spoke on Expansion"
which, he said, was Just as good for Sum-
day schools as for our glorious country.
He congratulated the class on its expan
sive spirit as it was mutually beneficial
J. H. Thomas talk OF "All Sorts was a
humorous dissertation on all sorts Of
topics, in the course of which he paid his
respects to the fair sex.
1.-The True Way was taken by Rev. DR..
s. H Greene, pastor of Calvary Baptist
Church who urged those present to analyze
the proposition and earn the appreciation
thai accrues to the man who follows the
true way.
Mr.. F. S. Vaughn. the teacher Of the
class, was the last one to respond to a set
toast. "y. C. every Choice Company
was his topic He said he had not had the
pleasure of enjoying such choice company
for long while. He played on the three
letters of his toast for similitudes, but said
that the true Significance OF the letters
should be inspiration enough to serve the
ards for which the organization was work
lag.
Among those present were the following:
Hon. G. E. Foss, Gen. W. S. Shallenberger,
Rev DR.. S. H. Greene, S. W. Woodward
Miles NJ Shand, H. G. Jacobs, j. C. Wine
man. John B. Sleman jr.. Percy s. Foster.
Prof Henderson, F. W. Vaughn, and Rev
Charles Alvin Smith.