New-York tribune., 1906-11-27

appreciates rhs dangers to our country from, al
attempts 20 pus the public at a disadvantage 70.
which are consistent with that conduct OF an
te.pIfse affecting the public interest which The
people are entitled to expect. There are agree-
ahls signs Of the recognition OF this need
THIS A UNION OF LIVES.
Fe must remember that our Union is rot
Simply q union Of states. ii is not merely a po-
Htical union: Il Is union OF lives. Our demo-
cratic government imposes upon US the duty OF
mutual forbearance, Of mutual desire 10 bear
each others burdens. Let us not think with
aversion of the rule Of the people Let us not
fraw ourselves aloof from contact with the lives
OF those without limited circle.
Let US not endeavor to shape conduct
that we may secure the most at the expense OF
ou- fellow citizens, but rather that we may give
the most Cor their betterment. 1t is duty
not simply TO be ready TO spring TO the defence
of the country; Il is our duty not simply to
exercine iateigentIy the right of suffrage: it is
our duty not simply to obey the law'-it is the
most paramount and patriotic duty to exhibit IN
simple. righteous and kindly living the true
American spirit
In introducing Mr.. Hughes, W. A. Marble, the
president OF the society, who acted toastmas-
ter, said OF him; I'VE praise him for what he
has been in the past: we honor him for what
he is in the present; we trust him for what he
Will be in the future"
The band played Hall to the Chief" and the
diners applauded In acknowledging the greet
( Ing the Governor-eieot said: "As g son OF the
most recent revolution thank you.
The dinner was in celebration of the 128d an
niversary OF the evacuation of New York by the
British The actual date tell on Sunday, but
Mr. Marble said. out Of respect for those of
the society who came from Puritanical stock and
for the ministers they expected to be present.
the dinner not held until last night. Silent
toasts were drunk to Robert B. Roosevelt and
walter s. Logan, members of the society who
had died IN the last year.
In proposing a toast to the President Of the
United States Mr.. Marble said:
IT is customary at banquets in Europe to drink
q toast to the king at this point We have no
king to toast but we have king among men
our President. He is a member OF this so.
y Who Pays n hS be aueS Wb us to,nigh if it
were possible.
C. A. Pugsley president OF the General So
oie:y Of the Sons OF the Revolution, spoke to
.he toast: Patriotism and Good Citizenship"
In the course of his remarks he said:
we are proud Of our great state We are
proud Of its level headed and honest Governor
elect We proud Of ali our great institu-
tons; are even proud, now, OF our great life
insurance companies.
The speaker said that one of the problems OF
the day was the Americanization of the hordes
OF foreigners who come to our shores. I'VE 90
not want the offscourings of Europe" he said
I'VE do not want our Sunday violated we 90
not want license masquerading under the name
Of liberty Our society stands firmly for the
ideals OF good citizenship. which go to make
good government"
The Rev. DR.. ]. Herman Randall, pastor OF
the Mount Morris Baptist Church, formerly OF
Grand Rapids Mich. and a member of the Sons
of the Revolution Of that state, spoke TO the
toast. zone Hundred and Twenty-three Years
After The Rev. DR.. Willard Scott of Worces-
ter spoke Enterprise and Comradeship."
Othsrs at the head OF the table were:
A H. Clark secretary and registrar general
Sons Of the American Revolution; John r. Van
wormer president Holland Society Of New
York; Major General Frederick d. Grant q. S.
A; Justice John Proctor Clarke, Of the Supreme
Court; Mrs. Donald Mclean, president general
Daughters Of the American Revolution; c. A.
Pugsley, president general Sons OF the Ameri-
can Revolution; the Rev. DR. Frank Oliver Hall.
chaplain Empire State Society, Sons of the
American Revolution: Edward Hagaman Hall.
Isaac ". Birdseye. treasurer general Sons of the
American Revolution; Barr Ferree. secretary
Pennsylvania Society Of New York. and Rich
ard T. Davies. vice-president Empire State So
ciety, Sons OF the American Revolution.