Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-03-16

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The Complimentary Opening of The
CoErrNENrAL HOTEL, at Crestline, took
place on Wednesday night, March l4th,
and was attended by large and elegant
company of ladies and gentlemen. Nearly
every town on the Cleveland and Columbus,
and on the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and
Chicago railroads, was represented on the
occasion. Cleveland sent an immense del
e0ation, while Columbus, Pittsburgh, Fort
WAYNE, Chicago, and many other cities and
towns, contributed to make up the magniff-
cent assemblage. The ladies were Deahtf-
ful and the gentlemen we're gallantS and
the entertainment was all thatcouid be de-
sired.
The CoNT1SENTXL nA large new brick
building, just completed; and 1t would
honor and tdorn any city in the United
| States. 1t was built by the railroad com
panles named above; and they have in it
very fine "waiting rooms" for ladies and
gentlemen, as we'll as most convenient and
nicely-arranged ticket-Office. 1t is furnish
ed throughout in elegant and superb style,
and has all the modern improvements. In
short, it Is complete in all its appointments
and all its arrangements.
Messrs. FURNIss, Hewitt, and WHEELER,
the enterprising, efficient, and obliging
Proprietors of The CONTINENTAL, are en-
titled to great credit and munificent patron
age from the travelling public, for opening
and running such a splendid Hotel at that
important point. Their Clerks are gentle
manly and correct, and their servants and
walters are willing and accommodating.
We unhesitatingly and heartily commend
THE CONTINENTAL to all our readers who
have occasion to travel that way.
But we set out to write about "THE
OPENING" on Wednesday night. 1t was
grand; but we cannot do it justice in the
time and space we are permitted to appro-
pirate to-day. Supper was announced at
nine O'Clock; and it was twelve when the
last of the guests left the tables. 1t was
one of the most sumptuous and elegant
Banquets ever given on such an occasion.
The Bill of Fare speaks for itself. Here it is:
BILL OF FARE.
SoUP-Oyster, Mock Turtle.
on, oyster sauce. Fremont Ham. Champagne sauce
Emf TENrREEsDBoned Duck. Garnished with, jelly
with Jelly, Cold Pressed COrned Beef. Round of
Spiced Beef, Boar's Head Jell', Quail, Oyster:
Fried in. Crumbs. Turkey, Oyster Pattes, Wild
Duck, Chicken. Lobster Salad, A'pic OF oysters
REnfsHEs~ ~Ce'ery. Olives, Lettuce Mixed PICKLES,
French Mustard, Horse Radish. Worcestershire
Sauce. London Club Sauce. Currant Jelly. Cheese
DEsssRr-Peach Puffs Strawberry Tarts, Sponge
Cake Lady Fingers, Russian Srea@ % and and Found
Cake Jelly Cake. Confectionery-C Charlotte Russo.
Ice Cream, Blanc Mango, Rum Jelly, Roman Punch.
Wine Jelly Fruit-Catawba Grapes, Apples. Eng
lish Wanuts, Raisns, Figs Almonds, Filberts. Bra
z Nuts. Hickory Nuts. Coffee.
Champagne and Sparkling Catawba may
be added to the above. These are always
understood, whether they be named or nor
An impromptu meeting of the guests was
held after Supper. CHARLES BRADBURN, |
Esq, of Cleveland, was called to the Chair,
and stated the object of the meeting; after |
which AMOS LAYMAN was elected Secreta-
ry. A committee on Resolutions was then
appointed, consisting OF the following |
named gentlemen: J. E. Ingersoll Cleve-
land; Gen. Jabez w. Fitch, Cleveland;
Amos Layman, Columbus; Gen. Earl Bill,
Sandusky City Capt. L. A. Pierce, Cleve-
land Amos Townsend, Cleveland; E. S.
Flint, Cleveland James Patterson, COlum-
bus; Robt. McKeIley, Upper Sandusky;
D. P. Rhodes, Cleveland; Geo. E. Arm
strong, Cleveland.
This Committee, through its Chairman,
Mr.. INGERsoLL, reported the following
Preamble and Resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The disposition of the Ameri-
can people is remarkably migratory, and
when on the move, all rate the comforts of
a good Hotel next to the comforts of Home;
and .-
WHEREAS, We have this evening been
entertained by our liberal hosts of THE
CONTINENTAL, at Crestline, with most eX-
cellent and bountiful Tepast which estab-
fishes guaranty for the comfort and salts
faction of its guests; therefore
ResOLUed, That we express our high ap-
probation of the complete success that is
proved in the opening of this Hotel for the
public, by Messrs. Furniss, Hewitt & Co.,
establishing its excellence from kitchen to
parlors as frst-class House.
ReSolUed, That we are pleased TO assure
the travelling public, that they will find at
The CONTINENTAL those comforts they
know how to appreciate and relish; and
that all which cleanliness, cuisine, affability
and careful regard for the wants of the
public, can afford, will be sure to be sup
piled in full fare at The CONTINENTAL.
After the adoption of the Preamble and
Resolutions, Mr.. HEWITT, on behalf of him
self and co-proprietors, thanked the meet
ing, in few well chosen words, for the ex-
preston given by the meeting in this formal
manner.
The meeting then adiourned--and dane |
ing commenced, and was continued until |
three o'clock Thursday morning, when |
most of the Clevelanders left for home.
JAMES PATTERSON, Esq, the efficient and |
Obliging Agent of the Cleveland railroad,
is entitled to the thanks of all who went |
up from this city, for his courtesy and kind
ness.
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