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��ABRAHAM LINCOLN'

Appropriately Jionored bi/ the Iic])uhlicans of Neio Hampshire at the Second Banquet

of the Lincoln Club, at the Eagle Hotel in Concord,

Tuesday Evening, Feb. 13, 1887.

��[From the Concord ^[onitor.'\

��In point of numbers, enthusiasm, and elo- quence, the meeting of the Lincoln Club of New Hampshire at the Eagle hotel, Tuesday evening, was so great a success that it will long be remembered as one of the most notable events in the history of the Republican party in New Hampshire. The attendance was not only very large, but it was made up of repre- sentative Republicans from all parts of the state. Under the direct supervision of the sec- retary', M. J. Pratt of this city, the arrange- ments had been made so complete that there were no unpleasant delays and no disappoint- ments. John L. Clark acted as treasurer in the unavoidable absence of Hon. E. H. Wood- man. The seating of the large company at the banquet tables was admirably looked after by Charles A. Herbert and Will W. Stone, and Norris A. Dunklee acted as door-keeper. Blaisdell's orchestra gave a delightful concert in the office of the hotel from 8 to 9, and dis- coursed choice music during the hour and a half that the discussion of the menu was in progress.

The banquet is pronounced the best ever served in this city; it certainly reflected the highest credit on Col. John A. White, the Eagle Hotel, and all who had a share in its preparation and its completion. The menu card bore on one side, "Eagle Hotel, Concord, N. H., Tuesday, February 15th, 1887." Above the menii was a portrait of Mr. Lin- coln, over-arched by the words "Lincoln Club of New Hampshire. " The dinner was served admirably in courses, and was as foUows:

Oysters on Deep Shell.

Clear Soup.

Chicken Halibut. i otato Croquetts.

Fillet of Beef with Mushrooms.

iSoued Turkey with Jelly.

Lettuce. Vei/etables. Celery.

CLlcken Salad.

Orange Sherbet.

Larded Grouse.

Saddle of Venison, Currant Jelly.

Vanilla Ice Cream. Assorted Cakes.

Green and Dry Fruit.

Tea. Coffee.

��At the head of the table in the centre of the dining haU sat the president of the club, Col. Charles H. Sawyer of Dover; on his right were Hon. C. H. Burns of Wilton, Capt. Hen- ry B. Atherton of Nashua, Hon. Henry Rob- inson of this city. Attorney- General Barnard of Franklin, Hon. AVilliam E. Chandler of Con- cord, Hon. David H. Goodell of Antrim, Hon. John J. Bell of Exeter, and Councillor Peter Upton of East Jaffrey; Councillor B. A. Kim- ball of this city occupied the position opposite the president, and on the latter' s left were Rev. A. P. Rein, pastor of White Memorial Universalist church of this city, Col. Daniel Hall of Dover, Charles R. Corning of this city, Hon. 0. C. Moore of Nashua, Hon. Edward H. Rollins of this city, Hon. Dexter Rieliards of Newport, Councillor C. W. Talpey of Farm- ington, and Councillor M. L.Morrison of Peter- borough. Before the members of the club took their seats at the handsome tables, grace was said by Rev. Mr. Rein. After the sever- al courses of the banquet had been duly con- sidered. President Sawyer arose, and gracefid- ly opened the speaking of the evening as fol- lows:

��Gentlemex of the Lincoln Club: It gives me pif asui e to see such a large attendance here to- ii'Srht at this second meeting of the Lincoln Club of New Hampshire. It coufirms what seemeil app ir- eut Sit the first meetintr, that there is a strong in- terest felt iu this ort:aniz itioii by the Republicans of the state. We miiy reasonably hope that as a means of bringing together members from throuo-hout the state it will not only be a benefit socially, but a'so a valuable and efficient aid in promoting the interests of tbe party.

We are here to ce'ebrate the anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Strictly, the mei ting should have been on the 12th. That date occur- ring this year on Saturday, it was thought advisa- ble to defer it until this evening, as being more convenient for members in attendance from the more remote parts of the ftnte. The Club could not have beeu more houorably or more ap- propriately named.

The memory of Lincoln is growing to be more and more liouored and revered with the lapse of time. It is a name that appeals to the hearts and sympathy of a loyal and grateful people. A man of the humblest origin, he was destined by Piovi- dence to lead this nation through the terrible and mo I entous struggle which was to demonstrate to

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