Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-12
REPUBLICANS
AT BANQUET
Lincoln Dinner at st. SteDh-
en- House Last Night.

In commemoration OF the one
hundred and fourth anniversary of
the birth Of Abraham Lincoln, that
occurs today, the Forty-first Election
District Republican Club of the fifth
ward of the borough of Richmond
celebrated the event with it's fifth
annual banquet last night at the
Stephens House in Amboy avenue,
Pleasant Plains. The affair was
great success. There were about
seventy-five present at this annual
event from all parts of the island,
among whom were not only of the
regular organization republican, but
progressives and democrats as we'll
George A. Wood. of Prince bay, re,
cent candidate for sheriff was toast
master. Rev. D. C. Dorchester, pas
tor of st. Marks Methodist Episcop-
al church, Pleasant Plains, who was
one OF the speakers of the evening,
before the banquet began invoked
the blessing. During the time OF the
dinner an orchestra composed of e.
c. Shea, flute, C. ]. Kahn. piano and
Willard Chimney, violin rendered
many selections, After the last
course had been seved Mr.. wood, ea-
tended a hearty welcome to all ana
introduced Judge William H. Wad-
hams, as the first sneaker OF the eve
ming. Judge Wadhams, began by
saying, Mr.. ToastmasteY, fellow re-
publicans and their frienis. He said
he was glad to get together with men
on an occasion OF this kind to honor
one OF the greatest Americans. He
told number of stories and paid
high tribute to Abraham Lincoln.
whose memory was being honored.
Following Judge Wadhams remarks,
G. ]. Kahn as the usual custom read
LinColn's Gettysburg. speech and the
entire audience sang America" ac-
companied by the orchestra. Hon.
Montague Lessler, Of New Brighton
former congressman, who has
spoken many times In the fifth ward
was the next sneaker. He spoke of
Lincoln, from the time of birth until
his death, after which he dealt for
considerable length on the political
break in the republican ranks of the
recent campaign. Rev. Mr.. Dor
chester who was next introduced by
Mr.. Wood, as the friend of every
man, woman and child, paid an ex-
eellent tribute to Lincoln. both as
man and statesman. Each SPEAKER
was loudly applauded both during
his speech and when he had finished.
Mr.. Wood read letter from Presi-
dent Taft, that ne had received yes
terday morning and also announced
that Borough President Cromwell.
who was to have been present could
not come on account OF illness. Will
Ham N. Grant. president of the club,
who was unable to be present on ac-
count of illness. was remembered.
with a large bouquet OF carnations
that was sent to his home.
The affair was one of the most
elaborate that the club has ever held.
The banquet hall was decorated with
plants. A picture of Lincoln hung
on the wall In the rear OF the sreak-
ers table. Each guest was presented
with a pink carnation and souvenir
book of Lincoln and the Sleeping
Sentinel" by Chittenden. The menu
prepared BY Mine Host Stephen H.
Slower, proprietor OF the hotel was of
the best and everyone present testi-
fed to its merits. The committee In
charge of the dinner included: Emil
Jost, chairman: J. NJ Jobes, secre-
tary; H. J. Latourette, treasurer:
Edwin c. Shea, and George A. Wood.
The following was the menu
served:
Virginia Oysters
Soup
Cream of Chicken
Olives Radishes
Blueffsh au Gratin
Potatoes a la Slower
Tenderloin Of Beef
Mushroom Sauce French Peas
Sherbet
Vermont Turkey
Cranberry Sauce Celery
Mayonnaise Salad
Ice Cream Assorted Cakes
Roquefort Cheese Fruit
Coffee