By William Pittenger

By William Pittenger

CONTENTS

DETAILED CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

AFTER-DINNER SPEECHES—ANCIENT AND MODERN

THE VALUE OF A GOOD STORY AND HOW TO INTRODUCE IT.

THE PURPOSE OF AFTER-DINNER SPEAKING

SOME A B C DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING SPEECHES, TOASTS, AND RESPONSES

HOLIDAY SPEECHES

PRESENTATION ADDRESSES

ADDRESSES OF WELCOME

WEDDING AND OTHER ANNIVERSARIES

TOASTS

MISCELLANEOUS ADDRESSES

ILLUSTRATIVE AND HUMOROUS ANECDOTES