Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
CLUB IS LAUNCHED
John Hays Hammond Guest of
Republican Organization.
PROMISES HIS SUPPORT
Given Rousing Reception When He
Begins Address.
MUSICAL PROGRAM ENJOYED
Many Prominent Members of Party
Present-Formed First
Of Year.
PROMISES HIS SUPPORT
MUSICAL PROGRAM ENJOYED

With John Hays Hammond as the
lion OF the evening. the National Re-
publican Club formally launched itself
in a modest way last night, bent upon
becoming the greatest party organiza-
ton Of the United States. The house
warming was a happy occasion for
crowd OF dyed -in-the wool" adherents
OF the grand old party"
President Edgar C. Snyder, to whose
initiative Is ascribed the fact that re-
publicans in the District Of Columbia
are to have home Of their own. where
republicans from all over the nation
can find a place to stay when they
come to the National Capital intro
duced Mr.. Hammond.
The only speeches Of the occasion were
made by Mr.. Snyder and Mr. Hammond.
The rest was music. provided by an or
chestra and singers. entertaining mono
logues and jollity-principally jollity.
Not the least OF the pleasure of the oc-
casion was the buffet supper. supple
mented by an excellent punch.
Made Honorary Member.
Somewhat irregularly. as the club was
not in business session, but with one
voice that evidenced the popularity of
the first honorary member of the club.
The motion was made and put by Presi-
dent Snyder and was approved by &C
claim.
The new club. organized the first OF
the year with 200 resident members and
its quarters in the clubrooms at 1917
Pennsylvania avenue, where numerous
clubs, many Of them now powerful or
ganizations with costly quarters. began
their careers It was here that the re-
ception to Mr.. Hammond was held.
President Snyder. introducing Mr..
Hammond. made a brief address. in
which he explained the purposes of the
National Republican Club, and its hopes
to become a great factor IN bringing
nation in agreeable social relations.
For a long time 1t has been con-
ceded." he said. that the republicans
OF the District Of Columbia have needed
that faith. no matter what their shade
Of political opinion. could assemble.
That home is here"
Knew Africa in Dark Ages.
He presented Mr.. Hammond as a man
who had known Africa in its darkest
days. referring to Mr.. HAMMOND 8
travels in the dark continent. and who
knows America in it's darkest days, and
Is able to point the way to the light
An uproar Of enthusiasm kept Mr..
Hammond mute for many minutes. The
general shouting was followed by cheers
and the inquiry and response: Whats
the matter with Hammond? He's all
right
The great Importance and utility of the
new club were recognized by Mr.. Ham
mond. He saw In the project a splendid
opportunity for the getting together OF
men Of kindred political faith, but apart
In non-essentials. and the harmonizing of
their ideas.
Republicans from ell over the United
States, he predicted would find an assem-
bly, place when their affairs brought them
to the National Capital where their views
would be chastened to conformity with
the vital principles OF republicanism.
He expressed his desire to contribute to
the success of the club and promised his
support In furthering it's aims.
Music by Orchestra.
The entertainment was provided by an
orchestra, which played throughout the
which sang several selections; by James
Hawkins. who sang African melodies.
and by c. F. Weston and j. F. Green,
monologists.
Among those present were Representa-
tive James kennery Of Youngstown,
Ohio; Representative Edmond H. Madison
OF Dodge City, Kan; John G. Capers, for
mer commissioner of internal revenue;
George Uhler. inspector general steam
Va, supervising inspector, steamboat
service; w. e. Andrews, auditor Treas
ury Department.; Capt. L. M. Kelley, sec
ond deputy commissioner of pensions;
August Donath, superintendent of docu-
ments. government printing office; John
R4fR SunorlnfQn6ant
toa secretary e1y Of 'e the National S Ath Re-
publican League; w. H. Hamilton of
Alexandria County. Va. chairman of
c. E Golden, u. S. A. quartermaster' s
department.; George Sawter Of New York
city, formerly consul general to Guaya-
quill, Ecuador. where he succeeded the
famous cartoonist, Thomas Mast; Emmett
Hamilton, chief clerk. Office Of the COM
of the War Department; Malcomb A.
Coles, assistant attorney, Department OF
Justice; Harry c. Agnew of Missouri;
Arthur w. Hodkins. Robert Newcomb.
T. Clements. George L: whitford. George
Buettner, George ]. Bfreren. Middleton
Smith, Harry p. Holden. Charles c. Ran
dolph Of New York. Henry NJ. Camp of
Connecticut, Russell Barnes Of New
Hampshire. Donald H. Mclean Of New
Jersey, Gus A. Schuldt. assistant corpora
ton counsel, District of Columbia: Rob
ert H Mcneil of North Carolina: Oscar
J. Ricketts,, former chief clerk. G. P. O.;
j. H. Walter of Virginia, William w.
Chase of Connecticut, Shelby Clarke of
Ohio and T. Lincoln Townsend of Penn
sylvania.
The committee of entertainment having
the housewarming In charge was COM
posed Of William J. Coffin of New Jersey,
nronrietor OF the House. of Representa-
tiyes cafe, chairman; William w. Chase
and Adolph Wischan of Pennsylvania.
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