Chicago world. (Chicago, Ill.) 1918-????, 1935-03-23
Chicagoans Pay
High Tribute TO
Col. w. Wartfijeld
(BY CARY B. LEWIS)

(BY CARY B. LEWIS)
The most magnificent banquet
ever given in this city was that in
honor of Col. William Warfield on
Saturday night at he 9Th Regiment
Armory, 35th and Giles Avenue,
where there assembled $50 invited
guests, who were dined and wined
and enjoyed brilliant musical pro-
gram and flow of oratory; all for
the purpose of paying tribute to
Mr.. William Warfield who was re-
Gently appointed Colonel Of the
regiment by Gov. Horner of the
State of Illinois.
1t was a beautiful and spectacular
military event. The historic armory
was draped with huge American
and British flags. On an erected
bandstand was seated the famous
9Th Regiment band that played mil
itary airs and popular numbers
while the banqueters were served
with a seven course dinner.
1t was notable because it repre-
scented the highest citizenship i'll
the state. While Governor Horner
and Mayor Edward ]. Kelly sent
kilograms, regretting their inability
to be present; yet their representa-
tvs were present Members of the
State Senate, State Legislature,
Judges, councilmen lawyers doctors
business and professional men and
women and the plain people Of the
city we're there to do Colonel War
field an honor. Those who knew
him as a private in the ranks, paid
him a deserving tribute and pictur-
ed his rise from an humble private
to the head Of the greatest fighting
military organization in the United
States. ------ -,~t ----s--
Atty. Cashin Toastrnaster
The banquet was a history-mak-
ing event Atty James B. Cashin
was the POSTMASTER and the bril-
liant barister was replete in his
introduction Of the speakers. The
silver-haired John r. Marshall, the
organizer and first colonel Of the
regiment and who led ''his boys" in
battle in the Spanish-American war
made a beautiful picture for what
was to follow.
Col Marshall was brimful of his
tory Of the colored soldier. He in
terestingly traced the colored sol
dier's bravery and heroism in every
battle in which the United States
had fought He saw them fight in
the American Revolution, the Civil
War, the Spanish-American War,
adm the Worlds War. He cited in
stances where Generals and Com
manding officers paid tribute to
their loyalty to the American flag
and told how his regiment sang:
"The Old Flag Never Touched The
Ground Boys as they fought in
Cuba and across the seas. His
closing remarks were a fine tribute
to the new colonel winning his
spurs on blenders Fields.
Regular Army Speaker
Captain Clarence c. Ke1ls of the
reglar army, not only paid the out
fit glowing tribute as among the
best in the country but spoke highly
Of Col. Warfield and his entire mil
itary staff. DR.. Julian Dawson Of
the Hospital staff, Atty. C Strad-
ord, Daniel Sullivan of the State
Department, Charles Krutchoff,
Fourth Ward Committeeman, Col.
Spencer G. Dickerson, Captain
James Smith, Judges on the bench
members Of the legislature and
others displayed oratorical ability
in praising the honored guest of
the evening.
Flowers To His Wife
Another beautiful picture Of the
occasion was when a bugler sound ]
ed a call-Captain Udel Turpin
marched to the table where Mrs.
William Warfield sat and presented
her with large bouquet of Ameri-
can beauties. Mrs. Warfield was
striking in black lace. She is tail
and lovely and has a charming per-
sonalty.
At the conclusion Of the speeches
Col. Warfield was presented with
q gold sabre by the staff of the
Eighth Illinois National Guard. The
new colonel was filled with emo
ton. Standing erect with is chest
filled with medals Of military honor
he said: 81 want to thank you for
your persence here this evening,
and for many kind expressions of
real interest to me, and in this
splendid regiment. This occasion
makes me feel most humble re-
alize it is more a tribute to the or
ganization than it is to any indi
vidual I am here to serve and that
I NAV give my best. | ask for your
continued interest and whole heart.