Evening journal., 1907-06-14
ON
JOLLY OUTING
About $50 Party Workers
Guests Of Mayor wilson on
River Ride
MUSIC,LUNCH AND SPEECHES

A little thing like rainy weather did
not prevent the Republicans from
carrying Wilmington Oh June 1. ard
little thing like threatening weather
did not prevent about $50 Republicans
going on a river ride last night as
guests Of Mayor Horace Wilson. who
hit upon the happy scheme of giving
moonlight" to express his apprecia.
tion Of the successful efforts Of the
party workers.
There was nothing like an atmos-
phere Of a "salt River ride to the
trip. but on the contrary it was one
of the jolliest parties that ever en-
narled from this port
Not unlike the now famous Senator
Richardson and Senator DUPONT "dry
dinners" the affair last night also was
dry insofar as licuor was concerned.
for there was not a drop Of intoxi-
cants served on the steamer City OF
Chester. 1t was pretty wet outside
at times when the rain dropped a few
drops just as a reminder that it was
still on the job and soft drinks" galore
were served indoors.
Mayor Wilson. with a smile that
wouldn't come off. was at the wharf
and welcomed his guests as they ar
rived. They included members Of the
Republic First District Committee,
members Of the auxiliary committee,
composed of additional committeeman
in each election district: Republican
city and county officials and a few
friends
Even if it did rain. Mayor Wilson
for us" read a little ribbon badge
which each guest received. and Coun-
ty Treasurer Bob" Burns and Asses
sor-elect James IT. Morris set a pace
that was soon initiated by appearing
with a gorgeous red rose in his button
hole.
The City of Chester steamed away
at o'clock. Everybody had a good
time There was plenty of room in
the cabins for the guests. Professor
John d. Taylor's orchestra furnished
music on teh trip uD tho river nearly
to Washington Park. and on the re.
turn Blaine and Hollis minstrels gave
an impromDtu performance. The end
men were City Treasurer Charles II
Blaine and Councilman CMaybe) Clar-
ence r. Holt Harry Bothman. pro-
prietor Of the Clayton House. was ac-
companist. and Charles NJ. Banks was
interlocutor and musical director
Various selection were sung by the
chorus, I'm which addition to those
named some of the leading singers
We're George Mckay. Assessor George
II. Mccall. William II. Jones. Robert
p. Edwards and George Hook The
hit of the evening was the singing of
a pathetic solo, Because I Love You
by Treasurer Blaine.
After the singers had displaced a
large-sized section Of atmosphere, they
an retired to the first deck where
luncheon was served. In addition "a
the sandwiches, cold meats. pickles
etc, there was coffee. pink lemonade
everyday lemonade and other refresh
ments for everybody. The cigars also
were passed around.
Speeches on Tap
AS the City Of Chester rounded into
the Christiana river. shortly before 1.
o'clock. the guests assembled in the
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behalf of those present. voiced hearty
thanks and appreciation to Mayor VIII
son for his hospitality. Mr. Heald
spoke Of the excellent organization the
members of the Republican First Dis
trict represented. and Of their instru-
mentality in helping TO bring about the
Republican victory on June I. He
pointed out that Mayor Wilson has the
honor of being the first Republican
Mayor TO be reelected for term Of
two wears after serving a full term
Mr.. Heald remarked ,hat this certain
lyf was a recognition that Mayor Will
sons administration had been salts
factory to the Republican workers and
had been satisfactory to the people OF
Wilmington. Mr. Heald also dweli
upon the harmony now existing among
Republicans which presages greater
victories in the future.
Mayor Wilson happily responded, IN
which he voiced hs appreciation of how
the Republican workers and the people
had honored him and he said he was
glad of the opportunity to entertain tbs
committeeman. He believed the peo-
pie had the utmost confidence in thf
Republican party, and remarked thai
if for nothing else the Republican COM
mitteemen should feel grateful thai
the recent campaign had brought
about a complete harmony in the party
ranks.
President Of Council-elect William
G. Taylor, in response to calls. made
a brief speech He said the Re
publican party had gained the conf
dence Of the people. and to keep th'
confidence of the people it should place
in office men about whom there is ne
/ question as to character or fitness. Th'
Republican party. he said, should fl
/ offices with men who are head ant
/ shoulders above the Democrats. an'
thus demonstrate that the party Is
worthy of public confidence. That
/ Mr.. TAYLOR said. would be his aim.
other speakers included William p
White. chairman Of the finance com
mittee; state Senator George w
Sparks; Thomas H. Melvin. presidcn
Of the directors OF the Street ang
Sewer Department. former Senator
L. Heisler Ban. Matthew L. Kyle
Councilman-elect from the Twelfth
ward: Councilman William Lyons. Jr.
and Charles II. Colbourn, coloTed.