The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-10-14

the honor and glory attached to 1t as an
emblem of merit and acknowledgment of
their superior proves to the other clubs
of the league. The whole effect of the
color scheme was beautiful and its ar
rangement as charming as it was artistic.
The members of the club, with few
friends, were ushered to the table, each
banqueter's place being designated by
card bearing his name, and after the
selection of DR.. G. S. Dare by unan
imous vote as umpire, and the appoint
ment of Evans E. Ewing as official scorer,
play was called at Sis, the following
being the batting order:
Oxtail Soup
Fried Chicken Fried Oysters
Chicken Salad
Maryland Biscuit Rolls
Sliced Tomatoes Cold slaw Celery
Saratoga Chips Sweet Potatoes
Olives Jelly Pickles
Ice Cream Fancy Cakes
Bananas
Sailed Peanuts Coffee
Cigars
Every banqueter got into the game
with that singleness of purpose which
attested to the culinary skill of the
hostess, there not being single "unac-
cepted chance" scored, as the play was
simply perfect, like the viands that graced
the board and tempted the appetite.
At gao the umpire, who III this instance
acted as toastmaster, called time, and
notwithstanding the fact that he gave the
home team square deal" in His appro-
pirate remarks, and conplimented the
manager for his tireless zeal in the clubs
behalf, he was roasted" on all sides by
both players and rooters.
In retaliation, however, he called to
the plate one of the chief offenders, Mr.
Barclay Reynolds, and in lieu of fine.
imposed upon him the duty of toasting
the club from the "Rooter's" standpoint,
which the speaker did by telling how
that loyal and enthusiastic body had stood
by the team, whose members by their
gentlemanly department and high STAN
dard of play. had won not only friends
and supporters in Rising Sun, but in
every town in the county.
Mr.. w. L. Coudon, President of the
League, was called upon to present the
cup to the league champions, and in
doing so took occasion to compliment
them on their clean, fast play which won
for them the right to the title. The Pres
ident also touched upon the equalizing of
the playing strength of the various teams
of the league in future by restricting each
to their home district, and eliminating
commercialisul, which caused too heavy
a drain on the management. The selec-
ton of umpires was also a subject for
careful consideration
Mr.. H. F. Richards accepted the cup
on behalf of the club in few we'll chosen
remarks, attributing the success of the
team to the unanimity of spirit with
which the players worked for every game.
Mr.. c. E. Ewing next took turn
at bat and after stating that enthusiasm
was one of the essentials to keep good
base ball going. and being cautioned by
the umpire for his propensity to use big
words, fulfilled the trust and confidence
reposed in him by the subscribers to the
fund. by sending nice one down the line
which the hard hitting little captain and
third baseman, Mr.. Ernest Brickley,
discovered was an envelope containing a
snug sum and accepted in neat speech
on behalf of his team.
Mr.. J. R. Sheppard responded to the
toast of sour Guests" and expressed ap-
probation of the honor conferred by be-
ing permitted to join in the festivities OF
the occasion.
Mr.. Ricketts, Nelson responded to "The
Future of Base Ball In Cecil County,"
and the subject being a broad one, gave
him. like the business of a real estate
agent. slots" to talk about, which he did
in an interesting manner. To him is due
the discovery of the real secret of the
success of the ORIOLES pitcher, the reveal
ing of which promptly sent that premier
little twirler up in the air "
Mr.. H. L. Worthington responded to
the toast of "Our Hostess" by paying
her the graceful compliments she so
richly deserved.
Mr.. B. H. Brown, when called upon for
a toast to THE Mattresses" six Rising
Sun young ladies, laid himself liable to
fine by abuse of the umpire, but won the
hearts of those fair ones by assuring them
they would add grace and charm to any
occasion, and was heartily commended
for his sound Judgment, the sentiment
being unanimously concurred in by all
present.
At the conclusion of the toasts the
President of the League was delegated to
present to the club. mysterious pack.
age from some unk nown admirer, which
when opened. was found to contain beets
emblematic of the steady diet served NJ
by the champions to all corners.
Another gift received was an exquisite
product of the bakers art, being an i'm
mense cake, beautifully iced, the inscrip
ton done in icing on top reading: "Th,
Rising Sun Base Ball Club, Champions O
Cecil County" This appropriate ant
palatable addition TO the festal board wa
a present from the hostess.
The young ladies who so ably assisted
Mrs. Reynolds with her splendid enter
tainment were Mrs. ]. B. Slicer, Mrs. II
L. Worthington, Miss Mary Brum6eld
Miss Gertrude Dare, Miss Hanna Kirl
and Miss Bessie Rawlings.