THE TOAST OF THE QUEEN

Dunstan Times, Issue 1269, 25 June 1886, Page 4

THE TOAST OF THE QUEEN

EXTRAORDINARY SCENEThe ‘ Dnil v Telegraph,’ in an account of the proceedings at a recent dinner of the London Foremen Tailor's Mutual Association. states that as soon as the tables had been cleared the Chairman proposed “the health ot Her Majesty,” saying that he was sure that in a,i assemblage of loyal Englishmen a toast to the Sovereign ot the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland would evoke sincere enthusiasm. The sentiment was received with acclamation. the toast being drunk upstanding by all except two When the “ National Anthem” began the men in question were observed to be still sit ting. Shouts of “ Stand up” were raised, but the individuals in question took no notice The chairman emphasised the request, but this too was disregarded. Observing this conduct, the company showed their annoyance by pelting them with a shower of oranges, apples, and other fruits, some of the missiles being thrown with considerable violence and singularly accu rate aim. The assemblage immediately raised shouts of “ Turn them out.” In an instant half a dozen people, o'd and young, rushed the offending pair. One allowed himself to he expelled without much ado, but the other was not so easily overawed. Seizing a champagne hott'e. he struck out wildly with it right and left. How ever, hy a dexterous movement he was quickly disarmed, and in a moment was ejected, struggling and ejaculating amid tremendous cheering on the part of the onlookers. The “incident” over, the confusion soon subsided; and on the resumption of the proceedings, the remaining loyal and patriotic toasts elicited unbounded enthusiasm.