Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-02-23
BANQUET
Of Letter Carriers.
The State Convention
Closed Auspicious!y.
Menu Served by Ladies
of the W. R. C.
DR.. L. S. Ebright 0fficiated as
POSTMASTER.
Two Hundred Guests Were In Atten.
dance--EnjoyabIe Affair.


The third annual banquet of the Ohio
State Letter Carriers Association was
held Thursday night in G. A. r. hall.
Fully 200 members and friends of the
association were seated at the tables
and the best of fellowship prevailed.
1t was $3.50 o'clock when the ban
qucters lined up in G.. A, r. hall for the
march to the banqueting room. Lantz's
orchestra furnished the music and at
intervals throughout the evening the
occasion was enlivened by the sweet
strains of the players.
The banquet hall was Il scene of
beauty. AcrJss it had been arranged
IL tables. each decorated with minia-
ture flags, and laden with an abund-
ance of gooo things to eat. Above, and
upon the sides of the hall were the
national colors, prominently displayed.
The banquet was served by the ladies
of the Woman's Relief Corps, and 1t
was everything that could be wished.
The service was excellent, and no
pains were spared by the ladies, in
looking after the guests. The w. X. G.
deserves special praise for the way
they handled the banquet, and the vote
of thanks extended to them was in ev-
cry particular sincere.
THE MENU.
Olives. fr2. Celery.
Raw Oysters. Waters.
Cold Roast Turkey. Cranberry Sauce.
Sliced Ham. Jellies.
Potato Salad. Escalloped Potatoes.
White and Brown Bread
Pickles Cheese.
Cake. Ice Cream.
Coffee. Tea.
Fruits. Cigars.
AT the conclusion of the menu, the
intellectual part of the program was
inaugurated Mr.. Charles d. Steese,
president of the local branch, raped
order, and on behalf of his association,
welcomed the delegates and visitors.
Especially did he extend the glad hand
to the city of Cleveland, TOR its liberal
response to the invitation to be pres
ent. In conclusion Mr.. Steese intro
duced DR.. l.. S. Ebright as master of
MASTER" said Mr.. Steese, ''well, he is
the only postmaster"
DR.. Ebrlght accepted the position
gracefully, saying that such an intro
duction at the hands of member of
his own force touched him deeply.
He introduced the "Cleveland Choir
u.s." composed of 10 members of the
Forest City carriers and directed by
Mr.. S. A. Hart, superintendent of car
ciers of Cleveland. The singers elicit
ed deserved applause.
The first speaker was
MIR. ISAAC SCHOLES,
of Springfield, who responded to the
toast, '.The Benefits of Organization"
He said: Meetings of this kind are
one of the results of organization. But
however joyous may be this occasion,
there is II deeper interest for us all.
The Union enables men to acquire an
education broader than would other
wise be possible. Combined efforts de-
velop the fraternal spirit and that is al
ways good thing. The National ASS
the most perfect organization to be
found today"
The next response was by Mr.. ]. G.
Keller of Cleveland, who was introduce
ed, as the silver tongued orator of the
Forest City force. Mr.. Keller's sub
ject was
THE IDEAL LETTER CARRIER.
Said he, 'The postotfice is an institu-
tion which for years has served as an
object lesson to all progressive bust
ness men as a public monopoly secur,
ing to all the same privileges. The first
qualification for letter carrier neces-
sary to success, is keen perception
Of the rights of others. The second es-
sential is determination to exert
himself to give the best service posi-
ble"
Hon. George W. Grouse, who was
to respond to the next toast, was un-
able TO be present and Hon. j. Park
Alexander was introduced. The Sen
ator's topic was
''THE LETTER CARRIER
And Ills Relation to the Business Of