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