Evening journal., 1911-04-04
MAKE MERRY AT
GRAY'S FAREWELL
Street and Sewer Department
Force EntertainS Former
Director
SOME SONG HITS AT
EXPENCE OF OFFICIALS

A farewell complimentary dinner
was given to John G. Gray, retiring
member of the directors of the Street
and Sewer Department by the officials
and clerks of the department last night
in the cafe of the Brandywine Apart
ments.
President George w. Sparks was
toastmaster. Besides an array of local
vocal and instrumental talent, the
party enjoyed a special monologist
through the musical department of the
Delmarvia Telephone Co.
Many gifts" were exchanged during
the evening
Matthew ID. Murphy, who succeeds
Mr.. Gray in the board received a pack
age labelled "a gold brick" from
Mayor Spruance.
Mr. Gray received a miniature shade
maple tree from the department. He
promised to plant the tree.
A box Of bird seed" was received
by Former Mayor Charles d. Bird,
with advice to plant it so that he might
some day carry Brandywine hundred
for the Democrats.
A telegram was received purporting
to come from General T. Coleman du-
Pont, advising the department to build
a boulevard and pay its engineers $1O,-
900 year and its superintendents,
supervisors, inspectors and foremen
S25 each day and give the directors
thanks"
Mayor Spruance received a tele-
gram signed Matt" Murphy stating
that the appointment of Mr.. Murphy
was the best d. appointment ever
made"
Music With Speechmaking.
AS each guests name was mem
toned appropriate instrumental and
vocal music was given. A harp, pic
colo and violin furnished the instru-
mental music while Frank Mason, the
well known baritone and members Of
the department assisted in the vocal
side
When Mr. Bird spoke the Dead
March" was played.
When Mr.. Murphy spoke the chorus
led by Mr.. Mason. sang Murphy,
You're a Fine Man." to the tune of
Sullivan.
The Soldiers Farewell" and Dolly
Gray" greeted Mr.. Gray as he arose to
speak.
The following local hits were "ren-
dered" by the members of the depart
ment as the occasion required:
HYMN OF THE DEPARTMENT.
What's the matter with John G.,
He's all right.
We're so sorry that this is
His last night.
Amt it a shame that he has to go,
But Docs" the fellow that dealt
the blow,
What's the matter with John G.,
He's all right.
! What's the matter with Sparksie,
He's all right.
What's it matter if Sparksie's
Hair Is white.
We're very sorry that he goes next,
For he's the fellow that signs the
checks.
What's the matter with Sparksie,
He's all right.
What's the matter with Murphy,
He's all right
AS a new Director he's
Out of sight.
From now on he can sell no brick,
But sit and listen to people kick.
What's the matter with Murphy,
He's all right.
What's the matter with Spruance,
He's all right.
He can marry now and the
Knot is tight.
! If a second term should be his wish,
Perhaps he then can appoint Eng
lish.
What's the matter with spruance,
He's all right.
What's the matter with Birdie,
He's all right.
He appointed Gray six years
Ago tonight.
Since then the city has lost its charm
j And he has gone to live on the farm
What's the matter with Birdie,
He's all right
What's the matter with Christy,
He's all write"
Each day he wields the pen from
Morn till night.
But Kindell has to work like the deal
When Christy runs the automobile
What's the matter with these two,
They're all right.
What's the matter with Pierson,
I He's not slow,
Even tho his posies
Refuse to grow.
Now he paints the cannon a bright
green,
So that the shrubbery won't be
/ seen.
What's the matter with Pierson,
He's all right
What's the matter with Crosby,
He's all wrong.
From us he took our passes
We'd had so long.
We think this was a very great crime
And now we ride on the Peoples
Line.
What's the matter with Crooksie,
He's all right
What's the matter with the Avenue
Full of holes.
What's the matter with II, was the
Fault all Dohls7
No. Charlie bet Jim a dinner he'd pay
If he was not done by Thanksgiving
Day.
That's the matter with the Avenue.