The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-23
THE ABSENTEES.

THE ABSEN EEsS.
Judge Edwards absence was due to
his being called to Doy1estown to hear
arguments in two cases tried before
him some time ago. illness prevented
Colonel Fitzsimmons from attending
and responding to the toast, THE
Senior Bar" a telegram of regret was
received from Deputy Attorney Cen
eral Fred w. Fleitz, who was uu-
avodably detained in Harrisburg.
Landlord Godfrey evidently believed
the lawyers were used TO pretty good
feeding. This is what he presented for
their delectation:
:..,'. : Biue Points
Cons,rnmc, Montmorcncy
Rissolrs o! Oyster Crabs
Fiet Of Sole in Savoury jelly
kr0mcsluie Potatoes
Supreme OF Chicken
French Peas Broied Quail Oh Toast
Julienne Potatoes
Punch. Justice
Venetian Salad
Strawberry Charlotte
Nesscrcdc Ice Cream Assortment Of Cake
Turkish Drip Coffee Toasted English Biscuits
Cheese
Cognac
There were also some few other
things. Nearly two hours were con-
sumed In consuming call that was COM
ing"
TRIBUTE TO JUDGE KELLY.
The speech-uaklng was opened by
the chairman, Mr. wilcox, in the fol-
lowing choicely vocdea tribute to
Judge Kelly:
Recalling the fact that when Il bar dinner was
last proposed canvass resulted in ending less
than a dozen who would take part, the present
committee, it must be confessed, had some slight
msgivng about undertaking a banquet OF this
kind. We can all see from the number here pres
cnt how little occasion there was for question
this time. True there ere some absehtets, bnt
it is due to them TO say that they have all been
detained OH unanswcrablc excuses. The commit
tee have tried to extend the invitation to every
member OF The bar and have found no one but
strongly desired to come mere and assist in cclo-
brating the election OF Judge Kelly because
Justly regarding him as friend; as one oi the
most genial Of men; and as one of the combined
lustre OF whose learning intelligence and in
tegrity will surely give new honor 10 and ne"
confidence in the judiciary of Our great co'n-
monweath.
Such II testimonial cannot but strengthen the
high purpose and confidence OF him TO whom 1t
comes particularly when it is known that it Is
the spontaneous unanimous compliment OF tfc
whole bar absent AZ we'll as present without
distinction Of politics. age. sex, race. color or
previous condition OF serritudc.
It is appropriate that this should be an oc-
casion OF much good cheer and neither the
toasts nor the speakers are specially serious lot
yet one sentiment there is which we may not
pass which may appropriately be separated
little from the others. And the committee
have directed me to propose 1t myself before
presenting the toastmaster OF the evening.
Associated with the name OF one who was
with us when we last met around the banquet
table. but absent. sadly so, tonight it is Scn-
timent which viii! find quick response in all
your hearts, and | ask that You will rise and
drink it with ne in silence ! propose to you
"rhc Memory Of Judge Gunster."
take great pleasure in presenting to you tile
gentleman who has been selected to ACT as your
toastnlaster Mr. Vosburg.
AN ELOQUENT SILENCE.
Mr. Wilcox was accompanied al
through his address by Il fusilade of
happy filings" and frequently inter-
rupted for long periods by uprOariotls
applause. but when he dropped his
voice to propose toast to the memory
of Judge Gunster a deep hush fell over
the ;issamblage and a silence that was
more eloquent than the most express
sive words attended the rising toast
and continued for many moments al
ter the diners had resumed their seats.
The jollity. however, broke forth
again as City Solicitor Vosburg was
introduced as toastmaster. "Oh. Mr.
Longfellow." came from some wit at
the lower end of the upper table and
it might be said laughter was kept up
necessarily until the gathering broke
up at midnight. except for the time
that Judge Kelly was speaking.
Mr. Nosburg had an unusually large
and excellent fund of good stories and
he told them in his usual clever style.
When he came to his reference to the
guest of honor he showed that he could
also be eloquent.
This dinner" he said, means just
what it purports to mean. 1t is a
gathering of Judge Kelly's brethren
to express their admiration for one
whom they regard as an esteemed
citizen. an ornament to the bar and an
honor to the bench"
Judge Kelly was visbly affected by
the reception he was accorded upon
being presented by Toaslmuster Vos-
burg. When the applause had subsid-
cd he proceeded to say:
JUDGE KELLY'S REMARKS.
MIR. Toastmaster and Gentlemen: I
thank you sincerely for this reception.
! thank you heartily for the honor this
dinner accords me. 1t is a serious mo-
ment for me; ] can not attempt to
be anything but serious in what | say
to you tonight. There have been great
changes with me during the past few
months and they are due in a great
measure, if not almost entirely, to the
members of the bar. Accept my sin
cerest thanks for your kindnesses. [
can thank you for many things.
owe many things TO the members OF
this bar | owe to them seventeen
years of pleasant practices, l owe to