Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-03-07
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The Clayton Mouse Banuuet.
The opening Of the Clayton House took nlaos
nst ~. evenlngl and was celebrated by one Of ths
s nc ~ mess elegant and tasteful BANG ever
Inc invited guests commenced to assemble about
ociosk, ana occupied the parlur or strolled
through the house TO take a look at tho var;oTs
% spaLtmsnts ana The elegant furniture or eniov 4
view OF the Delaware River and the besni;Snl
country that surrounds our citv. which mSS I,a
zen IRON apy OF the many windows of The uynsr
ssouSs OF the NTH and King streets fronts Abont
~ oelock, the dining room doors were thrown
~. snI sawyer, and the committee led the
.Sy anu ABOUT ZI5 gentlemen were invited TO
AEe seSts at the tables occupying nearly the whole
space OF the splendid dining hall, each window of
Maleh had been decorated with haQ of the ITnited
Ses; ~ masters orchestra, Of Philadelphis, oc-
SuP.eu platform, ct the north end OF the hall ami
evening. "S 'no
The tables were covered with the dishes con. |
tanning an endless variety OF meats done up Ia |
sapo nOss GaO'ce manner, with an abundance of
SANe, fruits and sweetmeats, and adorned and
Oeautined with bouquetI Of the rArest tHOwsrs
among winch several specimens OF the Ilv in fuiI
pigom were attractive and called forth remarks.
- & ne IoIloWlng bill OF fare will display the taste
ASAAAS w HALL bHkLb.
sour.
st, Julien, Mock Turtle
SAlmon, with Lobster sauce Halibut, with Egg
aAuce, Chesapeake Shad, Boiled Potatoes
REMOVES
Boiled Turkey, with Oyster slucssG fesn Corn.
RELIsHEs
worchestershire Sauce, Chow Chow. Picked
Lille, French Mustard, Spanish Olives, Pickle.
COLD DISHES.
ROne4 Turkey, Celia Tongue, Chicken Salad,
Oyster Palt:es, qib!et Pie, Turkey WINS with
Oysters, FIlet de Boouf.
Turkey Cranberry Sauce, Surloin OF Beef
VEGETABLES.
Peas Corn, Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed
POtltOes.
SEEARTS, EHHADEIt9tA STYLE, (saratOga Po-
tatoes1
.e-a.a. BAsrRY.
ChArI0ttS Ras.e, Italian Mernguos, Jelly Cake,
Mixed Cake.
ICE oREAM.
Vanilla, Orange Water Ice
FRUITS
Orang@' Grapes, Apples, Blnnas.
NJ Gev't. Java COFFEE, TIA.
The VARIOUS courses were served by troops Ol
waters and servants, and when it became appar
~ titt that the demands OF the inner man were en-
tir0y satisfied, Judge Wales, who was called 4
preAlde, arcss and 4 brief speech offered his con
fratulahoas ON the opening OF the new hotel =
He said up to this time our city with its parma
nent advantages for manuiactures-has been very
tar behtnd her sister cities IN its provision tor th'
entsrtalnmenE Of travellers. The remark, "yoI
have no hrst class hotsl." was often heard. Bu
here now We have as fine q house as any persoI
Recda 70 atOp In, and it can be exeelled by none.
For tins Ne are indebtei 1 to the merchants me
chanlcs, manufacturers an business men Of vii
mington- The gentlemen WhO designed ~ build
ing, Seleoted the site an1 slpeFintsnde4 It's erce
tiOn, are deserving the thaaEs Of our fellow Cit
Esns. Applause The house is well designed
0Xcellsnt In all its'appointmeht' and in the repu
tation OF Col. Sawyer, we have an assurance tina
1t will be well managed. Within two years Viii
mingtOn has seen the erection OF two building
that are deserving OF the greatest praise ard ADM
ration-ths Masonic Temple and the new hot. al
the Clayton House. The name IL aateopriats. =
The late John NJ. Clayton was esteemed aud love
by the people of Delaware As Chief Justice, SscrC
tarY orState aud the high and eminent positio
be dlled in the nation; he reflected honor upon th
State and his name should be honorel and cher
lshed. Applause.
NJ. Wales then .pnOuaced, as the first rsgulu
toast. hf
"The President OF the United States, and calls
for three cheers. which the whole company, risn
TO their feet, gave with q will.
2, The Cllyton House"
VIM. =. Hilies was called on and responded. :
He said the origin Of the Clayton Hoass was wit
the AFtisAnS' Saving Bank The Savings Ban
wanted place to do business, and bought the ol
"Iudian Queen" that occupied the lot. They the
ok a. 3 partner the First National Hank, WhiC
also wanted place. The merchants and mani
faoturers then stepped in and together with q
liberal oiisr OF one prominent citizen to eontribU
annually several thOasand dollars, the banks d
tsrminsd 70 add 3 hotel TO the projected buildIn
and 1t has beOn completed and we leave 1t in th
hands Of Col. Sawyer, wko we hope will make
all that the strangers who visit Us need.
8. "DslAWare-The honor of her distinguish'
s0n, after whom this house Is named"
Judge John w, houston was called o1 and I
spondcd In an eloquent speech in which he eul
gized the late ION. John M. Clayton, aud mat
many complimentary remarks of the elegant eC
ice which had been honored with his name. /
closed by expressing the hope that the ClaytG
House would become o popular resort and pro-
great success-it would do credit to any city
inc country aud Of course reflects honor upon
hlilders.
f. "The Penlnsula-the Garden fthe Atlant
soast-may this house contribute to uniting 1t
more intimate and pleasant relations with W
mington."
IIon. Joseph p. COmegys being called on
spOnded In a handsome and appropriate spec
which elected the most rapturous applause.
Mr.. g. returned thanks for the honor that b
been done him In calling on him to reply 70 u
toast Il was we'll said In that toast that Q
Peninsula Is the garden Of the Atlantic Goa
We raise the greatest quantity Of ffuit and {
best quality; the soil ls good and gives the D'
roads in the country. We raise the best Whe
heard a PHILADELPHIA gentlemen say they bong