Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-03-21

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NJ I'm \ doubtful expert
~ /|IN ment, but all this
WI dD is changed now,
/DH The young Repub-
licans of Belding
never yet have made failure in any
thing they really set out to accom-
plsh, and their first banquet held at
Hotel Belding last Friday evening was
one of the most successful of all their
successes. While not in the least de-
string to say that others did not do
their full share towards working up
and engineering the same, the BAN
NER considers the principal credit is
due to Messrs. Geo. w. Moulton and
Chas. II. Foote who first conceived the
idea and set the ball rolling, with re.
suits as stated. The only draw back
met with was the limited accomoda-
tions which prevented many from par
ticipating who would otherwise have
gladly done so.
The dining room was a gorgeous
sight as the doors were thrown open
promptly at $50 o'clock. Red, white
and blue streamers were hung from the
centre of the ceiling and draped grace
fully to and about each chandelier.
American flags were conspicuous and
nationl colors were everywhere. The
snowy table linen, shiney silverware,
sparkling glassware and bright electric
lights all united to make a charming
ensemble. Upon the north wall was a
large picture OF Mckinley and Roose-
velt, surrounded by electric lights.
| There we're seats for 100 in the main
dining room and 30 more were accomo
dated in the room ad djoining. The invo-
cation was pronounced by Rev. j. j.
Staley aud all fell to discussing the
following very fine menu prepared by
landlord Hetherington:
oysters Raw
Queen Olives Sailed Peanuts
Chicken Pattes
Cold Westphalia Ram
Saratoga Chips
Salmon Salad, Mayonalse
Vanilla Ice Cream
N,''oss''''' 0' Sponge Cake
Oranges Bananas Hot Rolls
Coffee Cigars
The inner man being satisfied, and
fragrant Havanas furnished from j. f.
Stevens factory lighted, all settled
back to enjoy the literary feast, and a
worthy feast it certainly was. We
really did not know we had so much
talent in that line right here at home
only awaiting the proper opportunity
to be brought forth. Some were in
clined to criticise the management IN
advance for not sending outside and
securing speakers of known promi-
nence, but none were heard Offering
any afterward. First came the presi-
dents address by
DWIGHT c. SHELDON
which was one OF the most able efforts
OF the evening. Mr.. Sheldon has a
fine delivery and made splendid i'm
preston upon his hearers. He conclu-
ded by introducing as the toastmaster,
f. f. RANNEY
who filled that difficult position in a
most creditable manner. His witty
sallies as he introduced each speaker
kept all in the best humor and helped
enliven the occasion. He first intro
duced
A. L SPENCER
to response to the toast Ideal Repub-
licanism, /" speaking substantially as fol-
lows The Republican party had its
birth in revolt OF the hearts and con-
sciences OF the American people against
the institution of human slavery. In
every issue that has since come before
the people that party has been found
on the side of right. 1t has been the
: champion of protection to American
industry and American labor. 1t has
been the champion OF honest finance
and a sound currency. In all of which
the party stands today in the light o
history as having been the defender
and advocate OF the country's highest
good.
But there are new and living issue:
confronting us that are of momentouI
consequences to the nation and TO th'
, race. The Republican party mus
meet and cope with these. No othe
party can or will, and upon the right
I ful solution OF these depends all. w
! are face to face with the question Q
how far the constitution follows tn