The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-08

John r. Williams. scranton Pa
Jancs Wilson. SECRETARY q Agriculture
james BARCLAY Young Philadelphia.
ficunz Ziegield. Nov York.
johnson seemed to appreciate the humor
OF the situation as much as anybody.
Anyway, the song gave him a topic for
4 very clever spesch-the cieVerest speech
Of the night indeed and which resulted
in a perfect ovation 10 the clean-cut, mag
netic Minnesota man. who had previously
been unknown 70 most OF the company.
Mr.. HOrnaday Gets Into the Club.
There was one new member of the
club. Mr.. James p Hornaday. the WASH
ington correspondent Of the indianapolis
News, and his introduction to the guests
was accomplished in unique manner
When he'was ushered into the room some
one quite naturally wanted 80 know who
recommended him. Vice President Fair
banks. Senator Beverage. Chairman
New and Senator Hemenway, all good
and true Indiana men. were named in
succession. but as each one was mentioned
q member OF the club read a dispatch 10
the Indianapolis News, purporting 10
have been written by Mr. HOrnaday. Civ
ing each particular sponsor a series Of
thrusts under the fifth rib. One of these
dispatches was as follows:
Washington. u. C., Dee Indiana win son
be in the throes q another Senatorial c-lnraig1l
senator James A Hcmcnway to-day announced that
he would resign his sat IN the Senate IN order 10
become candidate fcr election 10 the House
When asked ay your correspondent the cans Of
tins unexpected aaa unparalleled move. Mr. Hmm
way Replied: Il would rather be a doorkeepeT in
the House q Representatives than dwell with Rev-
eTidgc IN the senate forever.
Mr. HOrnaday's alleged comments upon
the distinguished gentlemen were all ex-
tremely funny. but they came very near
admitting him 10 the Ananias Club in
stead of the Gridiron Club However,
every body relented, and Mr.. Hornaday
became a full-fiedged member
\ Distinguished Company.
Altogether. the dinner was a great sue
cess. A glance at the list Of those present
viii show that the gathering comprised
nearly everybody worth knowing Among
those not already mentioned We're Wis
count Aoki, the japanese Ambassador:
Secretary Straus. Postmaster General
Meyer. Secretary Wilson. and Sir Court
ney llbert. the clerk Of the British House
Of Commons. The tables at which the
guests were seated We're arranged in
gridiron fashion. and were most beauti-
fully decorated Indeed, the floral display.
artistically arranged by Small. was so
elaborate in It's profusion OF American
Beauty roses. orchids, chrysanthemums.
and other fragrant blossoms as TO elicit
universal praise.
The menu souvenir was a collection or
.
thorty OF the Gridiron Club Clearing
House Association for use at the annual
fall dinner OF the Gridiron Club" There
was a certificate for each course. the
certificates being alike. except as 10 the
item of food and a Bit of humorous COM
ment. Here is the way the certificate
for the first course read:
No l-Oysters.
Committee Of the Gridiron Club Clearing House As
Sociation.
This certihcs that the Gridrou Club has deposited
with the menu committee securities in accordance
with the proceedings % a meeting Of the Gridiron
Club Clearing House Association, held this CAV
upon which this certificate IS issued. THIS certif
cate entities the bearer 70 one portion Of OYSTERS
which VIII be delivered at once in accordance with
the rules Of the association.
The Oyster is popular just now.
It never says Wond.
The remarks upon the other certificates
were as follows:
Why IS our Chicken Gumbo like the relations
between Roosevelt and Hughesy
Strained. See:
Grimsby English sole looks well on the bin;
But any other Fish makes Hartman ILL.,
You take care OF the fowl and Uncle Joe VIII take
care Of tie Fowler.
What is the difference bet.een Terrapin Ia
Maryland and the Department Of Justiceg
The terrapin has been relieved Of its Bony part
and the Department hasn't.
Gridiron Punch Is an institution for the benefit Of
real drink
This game is guaranteed not to be as tough as
the one cortelyou is up against
Why is this Coffee like the $4,000 conspiracy
It has no grounds
The certificates which were issued FOR
the sauternes and the champagne were OF
generous character. They did not restrict
the bearer TO one portion, but allowed
him to partake his full share There
were no certificates for the speeches.
They were served ad Ibltum. beng sand
wiched in during the other proceedings
Among those called on by President
Blythe during the evening were Vice
President Fairbanks. Representative
Cushman. Ambassador Bryce Speaker
Cannon, Gov johnson, Senator Johnston.
and Senator Beveridge.
The Song that Reached Ny Heart"
closed the dinner. as usual