The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-03

The ninth annual banquet Of the Vaughn
4 Glass, which took place last evening in the
/ Church Eighth and II Streets northwest
was the best attended and most successful
4 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 a 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 eech 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 well-known artists
company: The Vega Mandolin Club. W. A.
Morsell, comic songs; H. W. Andrews,
either solo; Harry S. Wolf, illustrated
songs, and Dave Morris piano solo.
At the conclusion of the programme
hashlight photograph OF the assemblage
was taken by F. 7. Chapman after which
an adjournment was taken 70 the dining
room. Here an enchanting sight met the
gaze. The banquet table, arranged in the
shape of a 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 resplendent with lights of many col
ors Old Glory and the blue and orange OF
the class were in evidence on every hand
and completed 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 a 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, Te-
counted some CT the things accomplished
during the past for the advancement OF
young men. and closed by reading a num-
Der Of letters from members in various
parts of the country expressing gratitude
at the ennobling 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 a glowing tribute to the country Z
which offered 50 many opportunities to
young men. The speaker devoted consid- :
cradle attention to America as a naval (
power. Il am at present engaged as a
member Of the Naval Committee" he said, +
in preparing the Naval APPROX: iation bill, .
and / do not believe 1t is violating the Sc ,
crets of the committee room to say that
ii will be the largest ever presented to
The American Congress. By the very logic 4
Of circumstances IL will be but a few years 1
before We are the greatest naval power I
in regard to ships. As to men, the Amer
lean Navy takes of 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
he sea. At the close OF Mr.. Foss' remarks
the company stood and sang America"
S. w. Woodward, President of the 7. NJ.
;. A., spoke Of ' Work OF the Association"
saying that young men had no cause to 4
hold back when such a field was open 10
hem.
Gen W. S Shallenberger, Third Assist
mt Postmaster General and superintendent /
II the adult department of Calvary Baptist /
sunday school, spoke on Expansion
which he said, was Just as good for Sun
lay schools as for our glorious country. /
He congratulated the class on its expan-
five spirit, as it was a mutually beneficial .
arrangement
]. H. Thomas talk on "All Sorts" was a
humorous dissertation on all sorts of .
opics, in the course Of which he paid his
to the fair sex
THE True Way" was taken by Rev. Dr..
J. H. Greene, pastor of Calvary Baptist
'hurch, who urged those present 10 analyze
he proposition and earn the appreciation
hat accrues to the man who follows the
rue way.
Mr.. F. s. Vaughn. the teacher of the
lass. was the last one to respond to set
cast. "V. c. every Choice Company,
vas his topic. He said he had not had the
pleasure of enjoying such choice company
or a long while. He played on the three
etters of his toast for slmiitudes, but said
hat the true Significance Of the letters
hould be inspiration enough to serve the
nds for which the organization was work
ng.
Among those present were the following:
ION. G. E. Foss, Gen W. s. Shallenberger,
rev DR.. S H. Greene, 5. W. Woodward,
lilies NJ. Shand n. G. Jacobs, J. c. Wine
nan. John B. Sleman, jr.. Percy s. Foster.
'rof. Henderson, F. W. Vaughn, and Rev.
'harles Alvin Smith.