The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-06


birthplace in no matter what part of the
world they might be.
The large banquet hail was draped in the
national colors. and flags waved from the
walls and columns In the center of the
room. The tables were artistically deco
rated with cut flowers. coiored lights.
ferns and smilax.
The tables were arranged in the shape Of
a large u. at the top of which sat the
speakers and guests. AS in previous years
a feature was the number OF pretty girls
and handsome matrons present. The toilets
OF the women were unusually handsome
and added greatly to the general color ef-
feet
Clever Masic Programme.
The speeches Of the evening were inter-
spersed with a clever music programme.
The first solo was by Bert Mckinney. Fol-
lowing him came Wallace Niedringhaus.
Trabue Pittman and Stephen A. Martin.
The work OF Nr. Martin was unusually
good and was received with applause, which
called for an encore. One of the guests.
Miss Byrd Jourtian. played the accompani-
ments for the soloists in a manner which
was as clever the songs themselves.
When coffee and cigars made their ap-
pearance Doctor ". G. Moore, president
of the society and toastmaster opened the
speaking. He responded to the toast
"Spasms." His talk was humorous one.
and in 1t he managed TO Introduce numerous
good stories. Of which Kentuckiens were
the principal actors.
He was followed by Doctor J. NJ. Mat
thews of Louisville. who responded to the
sentiment Kentucky in 1903" Doctor Mat
thews expressed regret at the action OF the
Kentucky Legislature on the Worlds Fair
bill but said he felt sure that in spite of
this action Kentuckians would flock by the
thousands to the great Exposition. and that
individual enterprise would doubtless sup
ply what the Legislature had failed to-
The only loser by the action. he said, is
Kentucky. The Exposition Is big enough
to get along without any single Common
wealth.
Breckenridge Jones introduced a resolu-
ton recommending that In view Of the close
relationship between Kentucky and Mis-
souri,, and the fact that President Francis
and other Worlds Fair officials are ma
tives of the former State. that the Ken
lucky Society do Its utmost TO secure
suitable exhibit OF the resources Of the
Blue Grass State at the Louisiana Purchas.
Exposition. The resolution was adopted.
"Blue Grass and PennyriIe."
Charles J. Bronston of Lexington. who
was 10 have responded to the toast. BLUE
Grass and Pennyriie," was unable to be
present. and his place was taken by r. H.
Kern. The enthusiasm with which his ad-
doubt as to whether or not the occasion
lost anything by the substitution.
The last speech OF the evening was that
Of William T. McClain Of Henderson, who
responded to the toast "Ex-kentuckians."
Mr.. McClain's address was filled with ciev-
er anecdotes illustrating the characteristics
of his fellow-statesmen- He spoke of the
fame than KeDtuckians have attained In ev-
cry State In the Union. and how all natives
of the State always preserve the love and
yeneration for the land OF their nativity.
At the termination of the speaking. the
company adjourned TO the paTlors of the ho-
tel. where a reception was held This was
for the purpose OF giving the new MEM
bers and guests an opportunity OF becoming
generally acquainted. 1t was announced
that the society was increased more than
o per cent In membership since the annual
banquet in 1901
Among fh0se present wera.