Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-27

lifted over the tables to the place
where the toastmaster stood. Upon
his coat was pinned q large metal
badge engraved with his name and the
motto "Weu DONE" While given In
the spirit of fun 1t was q sincere token
OF appreciation for the splendid work
done by Supervisor Alexander In pro-
tecting the rights Of the people during
his entire term of office, and often In
the face of great odds. Around the
lower part of the medal was row or
walnut shells, and the supervisor
blushingly confessed TO having tnves-
tigated the workings of the shell game.
"This badge" said the toastmaster,
SIS presented to Mr.. Alexander, not for
what he will do. but for what he has
done"
shadowIng the Future
Judge Curtis D. Wilbur was the lone
recipient of a gift intended for himself
and Judge Conrey. But the latter was
| not present. A small toy bench, with
the words Supreme Bench" was given
to the judge, who sat on 1t and pro-
nounced 1t big enough for only one.
In making the presentation Mr.. Gates
| remarked that 1.-The administration or
/ justice is the greatest question of
the day. 1t Is not Abe Ruef alone
who is being tried in San Francisco,
| but it is the law that is on trial"
in token Of his recent removal to
| his handsome country home, President
Hunsaker received a picture of the
famous painting "The Man With the
Hoe"
D. K. Edwards was given an old
| broom labeled Made, Good, in Los
Angeles" TOhe kigt was emblematic
/ of the work of the recipient on the
| board of public works in keeping clean
and sanitary the streets of Los An
geles. The postmaster humorously
| called attention to the fact that the
broom was by no means worn out.
Mr.. Edwards insisted that the gentle
| men who selected the present were be-
| hind the times, as 1t is the fiusher and
not the broom that is responsible for
clean streets in Los Angeles.
Long and loud was the ovation given
| to Captain Amos A. Fries, OF the Unit
ed States government service, who has
worked so earnestly to secure for Los
| Angeles and Southern California a free
harbor at San Pedro. mo man could
have stood better by Los Angeles and
her rights than has Captain Fries" de-
clared Mr.. Gates. His great efforts
down there at San Pedro to secure a
great harbor have endeared him to the
people of the southwest" To Captain
Fries was presented a title to the tide
lands of the outer harbor, for which
the government Is now bringing suit.
In response to loud cheers of greeting,
Captain Fries made a few brief re-
marks, telling Of the splendid work
done by the men on the harbor COM
mission.
For Future Reference
Secretary A. P. Fleming Of the har-
Dor board was given a secretary's man
ual in which to record the work done
toward securing free harbor.
L. ryaN 8u a F-f1
estly endeavoring to give us what we
so sorely need in America today, a
true journal of the highest type" said
Mr. Gates, calling Thomas e. Gibbon
to the front. Mr.. Gibbon was then
presented with a list of 5000 subscrib-
ers. the list being headed by Mark
Twain, Lydia Pinkham and Eugene
Schmitz. Mr.. Gibbon told of the sue
cessful endeavor Of The Herald to make
happy the poor children of the city
Christmas day.
Dr. John R. Haynes was the recipient
of two dolls, emblematic of his two in
fant wards, the call and the recall. Dr.
Haynes expressed the hope that the
recall would grow and extend through
out the country.
An immense tin badge bearing the
words "Poundmaster, %" had been Sc
lected for DR.. Lamb, who has been so
prominent in bringing about reform
Lamb spoke feelingly of the great af-
fection Of the dog for his master, and
| of the need of protecting the noblest
| Of domestic animals. He said the so
luton Of the problem of how to handle
the dog license problem IN Los An
geles had come from members of the
| City club and intimated that perhaps
II was time for some member of that
| organization to undertake the solution
OF the red light district problem.
Marshall Stimson and Russ Avery.
two we'll known attorneys and leaders
in Los Angeles of the Lincoln-Ro
| Helt league, were called on. Russ
Avery responded for the two Mr.. slim
son being absent. He was presented
with a large placard bearing the words,
TRY Try Again" At that moment a
quartet of singers arose and sang some
original verses, the refrain of which
was, $50 we will try, try. try, until
Gabriel blows his horn" In his few
brief remarks Mr. Avery intimated
| that he was not desrous Of remaining
| in the limelight.
| Mr. Brundage, managing editor Of
| the Express, responded for r. II Earle.
and accepted a toy train labeled THE
per hour" Mr.. Brundage said 1880. coo
miles was going some but that the
Express would try to keep up with the
| schedule set by Santa Claus"
In Joke and Earnest
Superintendent Moore of Los Angeles 5
| public schools was presented with a
number of toy schoolhouses, while the
| quartet sang a selection the refrain
| Of which was More schools"
Judge Albert Lee Stephens, Demo-
| cratic candidate for superior court
| judge, was given a toy donkey and the
| wish that he might lead it to victory
at the next election.
! r. w. Pridham received a shirt box
guarded by a toy bulldog. Mr.. Prid-
! ham," said the speaker, 1--WE place the
/ treasury box of Los Angeles in your
hands, and you are to be the bulldog
watchman Of the public funds"
| Thomas Lee WoolWine was given a
Garry Nation" bouquet and an empty
sack. Responding to the present, Mr..
! WoOlwine said: 'I do not care on this
| festive occasion to burden you with
| the consideration of serious matters.
All will do at this time Is to quote
| you the well known motto which hangs
on the wall of the University club
| He done his duty as he seen it,
| Prolonged cheers greeted the presen-
| tation to Robert Mitchell of a copy
| of instructions to voters
| Mr. Hunsaktr president of the club.
then arose and presented to MIR. Gates
a large silver tongue on a silver plat
| ter. 81 knew" said Mr.. Gates in re-
sponse, that I lacked something, but
I did not know what 1t was until
now