The Monmouth inquirer., 1924-01-10
Grand Ovation
for Senator Stevens

Tvs V4tHNAA ~ ~a& y NeA%
The testimonial to Senator William
A. Stevens on Friday evening, jar. 4,
at the Coleman House, Asbury Park
was a huge success Approximately
400 admirers Of the Long Branch
senator attended to pas him tribute.
William J.. Couse, president OF the
Agbury Park Trust company, was
toastmasteT. William D. SeIseo, Basil
Bruno and Peter y. Dodd were the
committee IN arranging the af-
fair
Speakers from all sections Of the
state accorded Senator Stevens nm
limited praise fer his work IN the
i Jersey legislature. Frequent mention
of him as a feasible candidate for
governor was made. speakers contend
ed that the attendance at the affair
was a testimonial to the virtue
Of the Long Branch senator as Mon
mouths representative IN the iegis-
lature.
Judge Robert Carey OF Jersey City,
in an address ranging from the sub
lime to the humorous except the
diners in a riot Of laughter. His nomi-
nation of c. Asa Francis as am
bassador to Mexico brought gales of
laughter.
The reelection of Senator Stevens
was far more than a more party VIC
terry" declared Judge Carey. 1T was
a triumph + i pers nal integrity and
the lar majority given Senator
Steve ns was the fines thing in the
last election. 1t was an earned trib-
ute. The senator had given three
years of fine, intelli gent service to the
state"
Hamilton F. Kean, national Re-
publican committeeman, declared that
The defeat Of Senator Stevens for
presidency of the senate, was regretted
thru, ut the state. but he predicted
steady political advancement for the
Long Branch senator.
Stokes In his address also heaped
words Of praise on Senator Stevens.
The great majority that Senator
Stevens received IN this county. said
Stokes, is c supplementary, not SO
much On account Of its size. but be-
cause It was a votefor Senator Stevens,
what he stood for and what he had
done and what his constituents knew
he " uld do. They said; Well done
good and faithful servant / will make
thee ruler over greater things.
Just In proportion as you make
Senator Stevens stronger by your
support at home, YOU make u on
mouth county stronger IL state aft
fairs | rather ike this county any
how. ] don't know who founded it,
Molly Pitcher founded the 18th
amendment when she carried water
to the sold ers on the battlefield OF
Monn uth-but no matter who
founded it, the Methodists discovered
its possibilities and made ii grow.
THE founded Ocean Grove when
it was six miles from the nearest railroad
station and then they commenced to
raise children. Asbury Park Bradley
Beach, Alenhurst, Deal, West End,
Belnar and Spring Lake grew up in
ute negation to race suieide-a kind
OF outcropping set Of Methodist inspira-
tion. That accounts perhaps for the
wholesome, spiritual good fellowship
Of Monmouth county.
FLOWERS FOR MOTHER AND WIFE
Basil B. Bruno, chairman Of the
arrangements committee, presented
Mrs. Lizzie d. Stevens, mother Of
Senator Stevens, and the senator's
wife, with huge basket boquel Of
roses. a solid god fountain pen was
presented Senator Stevens
Senator Stevens, thanking the home
folks for their fesJ imonial declared
that he had nsver been ashamed to
stand back Of Monmouth county in the
legislative halls at Trenton and pledged
that ne would seek to faithfully serve
the people Of his county.
Il ask GU to give me freely your
viewpoint at all times of any nIeas ures
that may come before the legislature.
said Senator Stevens. Only thru
such cooperation may we respect your
wishes
II shall at all times welcome your
just criticism OF anything may do or
be called upon to do.