No sooner was Wyndham done, but Telson leapt on his form, and shouted,-- "On behalf of the kids--( laughter)--I third that.

(Laughter.) I don't know what you're grinning at--( laughter)--but, I can tell you, we all mean to back him up.

(Loud cheers.) That's all I've got to say!" Other speeches followed, equally cordial, from Fairbairn and the captain's old schoolhouse friends, and even from some unexpected quarters where every one supposed the old partisanship still lurked.
Amid much enthusiasm Riddell was elected President, and duly installed by his old rival.
Then there were loud calls for "A speech!" from the captain.

It was long before he could sufficiently overcome his nervousness to attempt it, but at last he said--or rather stammered--amidst the enthusiasm of the meeting, "I am much obliged, gentlemen.

I wish Bloomfield had kept the post.