Evening star., 1905-10-08
BooKBINDERS' SMOKER
ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1850
AT SOCIAL FUNCTION.

Local Union No. Of the International
Brotherhood Of Bookbinders met at Typo
graphical Temple on October 8. and after
short business session adjourned and
opened smoker. Mr.. Feeney, the presi-
dent. then turned the gavel over to the
POSTMASTER of the evening. Mr.. H. F.
Ashton, who proceeded with the program
Of entertainment. This was the hrst ohi-
cial smoker given by the union since Its
organization in 1850, and it is needless to
say that every member present thoroughly
enjoyed the evening.
The special feature Of the evening was
an address by Mr.. Samuel Gompers. presi-
dent of the American Federation Of Labor.
who made his appearance shortly after 10
O'Clock. He was greeted with loud ap-
plause. His subject was Loyalty to the
Union" and he said in part: you must
nobly do your part in the. great work OF
bringing together the members of your
union. and in devotion to your o-ganiza-
tion there should be no backward step, but
one grand procession and loyalty to the
cause"
The members were unanimous in vote
of thanks for his eloauen; address, 1t being
the more appreciated from the fact that
he left theater party to deliver 1t.
The union prides itself on having some
of the best talent of any local union in the
District. and the rest of the entertainment
was furnished by it's members. excepting
the surprise OF the evening, which all were
eagerly awaiting, and which developed
later.
Speeches, recitations and songs were in
terspersed In the program with the serving
of cigars and all kinds Of refreshments.
Features Of the Program.
The opening selection was the perform
ance on the piano by Charles McEnaney.
T. M. Hardy. the noted elocutionist. re-
cited ''McDowd's Flats" After short
intermisson, to allow refreshments to be
served. DR.. McFarlan, who has been an
honorary member for over forty years,
made brief address. He is termed the
godfather of the union" He touched On
the good fellowship manifested by It's menu
bers. and his words and good advice were
greatly appreciated by every man present
w. B. Hyde, ex-president of the Interna-
tional brotherhood of Bookbinders, gave
Yankee Doodle Boy" which was enthusi-
asticaliy applauded, and he responded with
'Lenora." One of the great hits of the
evening was the Roof Garden Quartet,
which is very popular. ]. Huiling. H. r.
Perry. H. Harper and A. Bugden rendered
Annie Laurie with humming accompani-
melt. and after being wildly applauded
sang Listen to the Bells" F. w. Seyf-
ferth. who has an excellent tenor voice.
sang Dear Old Girl" and for a recall
gave Emmets Cuckoo Song which was
highly appreciated, ..sh, ". Holt: popuiarly
performance" in himself. rendered You
Can't Fool All the People All the Time"
then sang the love troubles of "Heiny,"
which greatly amused the audience. Later
in the evening he sang Alexander"
Committee Springs Surprise.
Then came the surprise by the commit
tee. The hall was partly cleared in front
of the stage. and two exhibitions Of the
manly art were given. The six-round bout
was greatly enjoyed and satisfactory. and
some heavy slugging was done at intervals.
At the end of six rounds it was declared
a draw.
D. ]. Hickey followed with a comic reel
tatfon. T. B. Esperons who is considered
one of the wittiest men, told funny stories
and amused the audience with "coon
songs. John A. Wiedman rendered topical
songs. b. Spellbring and c. Niehus gave
an instrumental duet on banjo and guitar.
The closing songs were "Auld Lang Syne"
and ''The Star Spangled Banner"
The object Of the smoker was to promote
a feeling of harmony, good fellowship and
brotherly love among the members Great
credit is given the committee for its stren-
uous effort In making the first official
smoker SO successful. The members of the
committee were H. F. Ashion NJ j. Kelley,
w. NJ. Reed, J. Duffy, B. Spelibring and
H. Arnold.