The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-03-21

distinguished visitors from Massillon,
Alliance and other cities, gathered at
the auditorium last night to attend the
sixteenth annual banquet of the Can
ton Board of Trade. The largest men,
bership in the history of the board was
represented at the banquet. 1t was a
brilliant affair, nicely conducted, the
catering being of the best.
Rev. c. b. Allen, d. D., invoked the
Divine blessing upon the assemblage,
after which the dinner was served.
The menu was a very satisfactory one
and there was no delay in serving. At
ter the feast prandial, Toastmaster
w. R. Zollinger made a short address
in which he called attention to the
work of the board during the past year
and reviewed business conditions. At
the outset of his speech the confusion
was so great that it was with difficulty
that he proceeded, but after short
pause attention was given. His ad-
dress was clean-cut and full of inter-
est. It is given in full in this issue.
Mr. Zollinger made an ideal toast
master under rather trying circum-
stances, the audience adding to the
confusion.
The Hon. James ]. Grant was given
quite an ovation when he came into
the hall little late. The applause
was renewed when he arose TO speak.
His prominence in certain political
controversy leading to the demonstra-
ton. While talking upon the subject
OF the board of trade, his general
theme was trusts and combines. and
he dealt with the subject in a master
full manner
Rev. Stephen X. Mahon, pastor Of
the Wesley Methodist Episcopal church
at Massillon, caught the crowd from
the start. When he assembled the ros-
trum the confusion was renewed. He
quelled the storm by remarking la
conically, in a voice that was heard
all over the house:
Every fifth Sunday l preach in the
Massillon insane asylum" There was
a laugh, but the audience took the
hint
John NJ Danner, with rare ability,
recited Whitcomb Riley's poem, MY
Philosofy." At the conclusion the cry
was for more. more" and he then
gave Little Town of Tailholt.' Both
productions were humorous with the
usual Riley undercurrent Of lessons
taught
Rabbi Isador E. Philo. Phi. D., of
Akron, talked upon the Major Deficit
of Modern Commercialism." The
speaker had full. rich voice and his
address was earnest and eloquent.
The greed after the almighty dollar,
the strenuous life that the people are
living, leading to the breaking down
of nerves and morals. was his theme
and he handled it in a masterful man
ner, after the manner of man who
had pondered the questions well.
Reinkendorff's orchestra furnished
the music and during the serving Of
the banquet the features stopped fire.
quently to applaud and encore.
President Zollinger announced that
the annual business meeting of the
Canton board of trade would be held
at the assembly room of the city hall
Wednesday evening, March 20, at
which time the reports of the officers
and various committees would be
made ..
The following visitors from Massll-
lon were present at the banquet:
Fred H. Snyder, Rev. S. X. Mahon,
Auditor NJ w. Oberlin, Charles A.
Gates. Lewis A. Koontz, w. e. N.
Hemperly, H. c. Brown, Hon. An
thony Howells, ]. G. Cornes, DR.. M.
Smith, Harry Rider, Clerk ]. ]. Wise.
The banqueting began shortly after
6;30 and this led to an early adjourn
ment, 1t being but 10:30 when Dr..
Philo concluded his address.
There was at ono time perhaps a
thousand or more people in the audi
torium. The spectators kept coming
and going, adding TO the confusion
and making 1t almost Impossible TO
hear the speakers. This was especial
iy true of Mr.. Grant, who spoke from
the floor
PREss.spENT ZoLLINGER's SPEECH.
Gentlemen--Member of the Board OF
Trade:
1t is matter OF congratulation that
the representatives of the manufac-
turing, commercial and civic inter.
eats OF the city are taking an active
interest In our affairs. The attend
anos ton:yst at our annual banaue
aelhonstfktss desire to participate
b tho aeslss feature Of our organiza
tion. me same spirit exercised ii
business matters will make the Can
foB Heard Of Tsa4e a stronger pow4l