Through the great campaign : with Hastings and his spellbinders . D. Gilbert, Colonel Thomas , Secretary of Internal Affairs, Gen-eral J. \V. Latta, Hon. Jerome B. Niles,H. H. Derr and Geo. N. McCain. 148 Then there was the dinner which Mr. SimonPerkins, of Sharon, gave to General Perkins is one of the great iron manufac-turers of the Shenango Valle3^ He is not onlyinterested in the economic theories of theRepublican party, but he also strives tointerest the intelligent men in his em-ploy in them. The dinner servedin his splendid home on thehillside overlooking the Shar-o
Through the great campaign : with Hastings and his spellbinders . D. Gilbert, Colonel Thomas , Secretary of Internal Affairs, Gen-eral J. \V. Latta, Hon. Jerome B. Niles,H. H. Derr and Geo. N. McCain. 148 Then there was the dinner which Mr. SimonPerkins, of Sharon, gave to General Perkins is one of the great iron manufac-turers of the Shenango Valle3^ He is not onlyinterested in the economic theories of theRepublican party, but he also strives tointerest the intelligent men in his em-ploy in them. The dinner servedin his splendid home on thehillside overlooking the Shar-on was unique. It was a wel-come relief to the stereotypedbills of fare in country was a home dinner withroast beef and mince pie, andbuttermilk and cider. It w^asa dinner that in its substantial excellence willnever be forgotten. To add to its interest was thefact that the heads of the departments in Mr. Per-kins great iron establishments were distributedaround the table among the guests. It was one ofthe most enjoyable affairs of the whole The vStory of the great Charleroi meeting wouldbe incomplete without a testimonial to the gracioushospitality of its people. Mr. C. F. Thompson,brother-in-law of Hon. James S. McKean, ex-postmaster of Pittsburg, acted as host to GeneralHastings and his party on that da}^ although shared the pleasant duties of host. 149 The guests who gathered around the board ofMr. Thompson were General Hastings, Hon. Wal-ter Lyons, Major Orlad}^ Hon. C. F. Warwick,General James W. Latta, Hon. C. h. Magee, , Edwards, Esq., Charles E. Howell, Esq., andothers. The other members of the party, whichincluded Congressman George F. Huff, Brosius, Hon. George Von Bonhurst,and distinguished guCvSts from Pittsburg, wereentertained by Hon. James S. McKean and hissister at their beautiful home adjoining. The other notable social events comprised din-ners by Gen. Frank Reeder, of Easton ; ex-Lieutenant Governor William T. D
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