Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-02
Festive Scenes.

The Inauguration of Mr.. F. j. Paff as
Mayor Of Alexandra yesterday marked
a new departure in this city-a public
demonstration at night being the culmi-
mating feature-during which there was
music in the air and large turnout OF
people. At the residence of the new
Mayor friends of that gentleman
swarmed in and out while the
street without was crowded with old and
young. The gistening lights, anima!'
ing music and good cheer produced the
best humor, and while the new incum-
bent of the Mayors Office was the central
figure, friend greeted friend and toasted
the genial host until late hour.
1t was known during the day that the
scenes in the City Hall at noon would
be supplemented at night, when festivity
would rule the hour. A band of music
had been procured and arrangements
made for making things interesting 10
and around the Mayors residence on
north Patrick street. Mr.. Pan had ID
the meantime extended an invitation to
the members of the City Council and
other friends to partake of his hospitali-
ty. and early 10 the night his house was
literally thrown open to them; A
bOuntiiul feast had been spread and the
host personally greeted all who entered
and saw that each and every guest bad
a good time. g.,
About eight o'clock the band appeared
and the enlivening music soon blocked
the square with a sea OF humanity
Mr.. PafF appeared and was greeted with
vociferous applause. When thad ceased
he spoke as follows:
Gentlemen: love music, but especially do
appreciate this OutpOuring Of my fellow
citizens TO assure me OF their esteem, kind re-
membrance and hearty support. The genuine
beartiness Of your congratulations and the
unanimity with which you labOred for my
election serve TO strengthen the determine
ton which had already formed, to DO my
utmost toward the upbuilding of our dear
old city, Ii is too soon to figure results, Dut
we all hope for the best.
Who does the best his circumstance allows
Does well-acts nObly-angels could no more.
So. gentlemen, together let us give ong
mil a strong pull, and a pull altogether,
and after nv term of Office shall have explr-
ed | sincerely hope that you will feel that
congratulations are deserved on the progress
we have made during this administration;
Thanking you again for this delightful concord
of sweet sounds and rejoicing IN your conn
dence | sincerely hope to merit its continu-
ance.
A tremendous outburst of applause
followed. and guests began to enter the
residence of the Mayor. Within every
thing savored of the best cheer. Dainty
and inviting dishes had been prepared,
as well as flowing bowls of that when
cheers together with the softer and sea-
sonable preparations Toast followed
toast and impromptu speeches, anecdotes
and flow of pleasantly continued ior
hours. When all had feasted to their
hearts content and the hour was grow
ing late, the guests took leave OF their
host, wishing him every success in pub
lie and private life.
During the evening the band proceed
ed to the residence of Mr. G. Z. Carlln
where that gentleman was the recipient
of serenade. Mr.. Carlin delivered an
interesting impromptu speech which was
much enjoyed and applauded.
Mr.. Carlin in hisspeech congratulated
the Young democracy of Alexandria upor
the election of Mr.. Paff to the Office
of Mayor, who, he said, was young an(
progressive business man. The speaker
said he felt that the motives of thos'
present would not be misunderstood
and was sure that nothing in thei
celebration would offend or enltarras
those who had supported The retiring
executive. In his reference TO the pend
ing presidential campaign, Mr. Carlll
said that a number of questions Ii
which the people Of the South wer
vitality interested were involved ant
urged every voter present to do bi
full duty.
The band, after having Discourse
music at other places, repaired to Sch
wab's summer garden, on north Roya
street, where splendid collation. ha
been prepared. The members and
number of their friends passed som