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                          TOASTS

              AND FORMS OF PUBLIC ADDRESS

               FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO SAY

           THE RIGHT THING IN THE RIGHT WAY


                            BY

                     WILLIAM PITTENGER




CONTENTS


INTRODUCTION
AFTER-DINNER SPEECHES--ANCIENT AND MODERN
VALUE OF A GOOD STORY AND HOW TO INTRODUCE IT
PURPOSE OF AFTER-DINNER SPEAKING
SOME A B C DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING SPEECHES, TOASTS, AND RESPONSES
HOLIDAY SPEECHES
  Fourth of July
  Memorial Day
  Washington's Birthday
  Christmas
  Thanksgiving
PRESENTATION ADDRESSES
ADDRESSES OF WELCOME
WEDDING AND OTHER ANNIVERSARIES
TOASTS
  Sentiments Suggested by a Toast
  Miscellaneous Toasts
  Humorous Toasts
MISCELLANEOUS ADDRESSES
  Centennial or Semi-Centennial
  Dedication of a Monument or Unveiling a Statue
  Birthday Celebration
  Reception
  Responses to Toasts at a Dinner
  Responses to Toasts to The Navy
  Responses to Toasts to General Jackson
  Responses to Toasts to The Workingman
  Nominating a Candidate
  Accepting a Nomination
  Speech in a Political Canvass
  Speech after a Political Victory
  Speech after a Political Defeat
  A Chairman's or President's Speech
  For Any Occasion
ILLUSTRATIVE AND HUMOROUS