Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-18
BANQUET FOR SOLDIERS LEAGUE AGAINST WAR
Citizens Complete Welcome to Alex
andria Light Infantry With a
Sumptuous Spread.

That Alexandria never does things
in Il half-hcarted manner was again
demonstrated yesterday in the sp!en-
did reception and welcome given to
the members OF the Alexandria
Light Infantry, in which practically
the entire population of the city par
! ticipated, and which came to sue
cessful close with banquet in the
Westminster Building last even
| ing.
The banquet hall had been espcc-
tally arranged for the occasion, and
with the stars and stripes strongly
in evidence, long lines Of tables with
their pretty floral decorations and
bevy' of handsome ladies in at
tendance, those who were so fortu-
nate as to be present found
that nothing haG been overlooked
which might lend pleasure to the
occasion.
AS the soldiers entered the room
the assembled guests lose to their
feet and gave them volley after vol
ley of cheers, while Prof Pitts
orchestra played the STARS and
Stripes" The invocation was pro-
nounced by the Rev. DR.. John Lee
Allison, of the Second Presbyterian
church. Ample justice was done the
good things which had been prepared
by the ladies' in charge of that part
of the program and which were
served in most creditabe manner
MENU
Oyster Cocktail
Olives Celery
Sailed Wafers
Roast Turkey Old Virginia Ham
Cranberry Sauce
Reception Rolls Sailed Almonds
Chicken Salad
Ice Cream Cake
Coffee
Cigars Cigarettes
|. Mayor Thomas =. Fishers name was
at the head of the list Of speakers,
bit he vas unable to be present, which
was greatly regretted. Hon. Charles
c. Carlin gave the address Of well
come. His remarks were most timely
and commanded the close attention
of everyone present. He said that
when the Alexandria company started
for the border last June he feared
that it was to face bloody conflict,
but was rejoiced that such things
did not occur. He intimated very em-
phatically that the war spirit IS
abroad in the land and that the war
party is making gains to such IN
extent as to render the future IN
doubt. He believed compulsory
military service throughout the
country is imminent, but said that
his voice would always be
raised for peace instead of war. In
closing he paid high tribute to the
patriotism of the Alexandria boys.
CAPTAIN Conrad Johnson, who re-
yronded on behalf of his company.
gave a brief history of their exper-
fences from the time they left nome
until their return. 1t was listened to
with intense interest. He compl-
nented his men in the highest terms
for the fine manner in which they
! had conducted themselves, both as
men and soldiers. The fact that they
1clG him in high estimation also: was
demonstrated by the fact that pre-
vious to their return home they had
presented him with handsome
watch as a birthday gift from the
company.
Among the other speakers were the
Rev. J w. Duffey, pastor of the
/ Methodist Episcopal Church South
John w. May, president OF the
| Chamber of Commerce, William
May, Chairman of the banquet COM
! mittee, Joseph f. Schwarzmann'
president of the Merchants Retail
Association, Rev. John Lee Allison,
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