The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-13
THE LINCOLN DAY BANQUET
HEED BY THE YOUNG MEN'S RE-
 PUBLIC4N CLUB LAST NIGHT.
About 300 Members and Guests Present A Fine Menu Enjoyed--ElOquent Speeches by Hon. Joseph l.. Barbour, Rev. Dr. Leete, aud Others-Reautifui DecOrattons-Patrio Songs Fea- ture of the Evening.

ture of the Evening.
 That the memory of Abraham Lin- coin still lives and is honored by the people of this community was evidence cd by the fact that fully 300 represen- tat;ve citizens of all political faiths and crceds gathered about the festal board at the New Haven Young Mems Repub- lican club last night. It was the Qcca- sion of the annual banquet of the or ganization held in honor of that man whose noble deeds will ever be known ana ever be told of in the generations that are to come. Lincoln day, one specially cherished by all good and faithful republicans and also by all other loyal Americans was thus most fittingly celebrated. The assemblage, which was a splendid one, completely filled the several tables arranged in the clubs hall, the guests of honor occu- pying seats to the right and left of President Carmichael of the club.
 The decorations were entirely of American flags and pictures of Lincoln and Mckinley. Immediately to the rear of the speakers table was an inn n1ense flag covering almost the entire end of the hall, and on it in the center was placed life-sized picture of the man whose memory was honored. The dinner served by Fleming began at 8 o'clock, and the menu was one much enjoyed by all present
 At the conclusion of the service President Carmichael the toastmaster, announced that the Star Spangled Banner" would be sung as a proper in- troduction to the feast of wisdom and eloquence which was to follow The orchestra assisted in the singing, and the spirit in which it was rendered re- minded one of the spirit of '76 and evi- denced that all patriotism was not yet dead.
 It was announced that Governor George P. Mclean would be present and arrangements had been made for his proper reception, but late in the af- ternoon a telegram was received from his excellency stating that by reason of sickness in the family he was obliged to decline the kind invitation.
 Three rousing cheers were given for Governor Mclean, and the sentiment voiced was that he was one of the best executives the state has ever had.
 The first speaker was Mayor Studley. He responded to the toast City of New Haven" He said that he had already twice spoken on the toast during the day and that there was not much for him to say as almost all present were New Haveners. He made few re- marks relative to the present discussion concerning the water question stating .Is nI-o in giving away this very valuable fran chise The part which New Haveners and men of Connecticut took in the great war of the rebellion was also spoken of. The mayors speech was was heartily received.
 The Rev. pr. William w. Leete, pas tor of the Dwight Place Congregational church, made the oration of the even- ing when he responded to the toast "Ablanam Lincoln The address was very much appreciated and it can safe ly be said that he will be found on many of the future programmes of speeches at gatherings of this nature. There was a flow of eloquence and req son the equal of which has seldom been heard and through it all ran vein of humor illustrative of the various points which was quite refreshing. He said that never since the time of Lincoln has the sympathy of the American peo- pie been compared with any other pres ident until last September, was buried at Canton that great sol dier, patriot and statesman, William Mckinley. He said that the simplest but most lovabe traits of character were gathered in Abraham Lincoln and these made him lonored in the hearts of men. The vicissitudes, hardships and tasks of his early life through all
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