The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-03-07
THE GRAND EVENT.
Citizens Complimentary Banquet to
the Members of the Legislature
at the Hotel Bates.
Who Were Present, What Was Said and Done,
and What There Was to Feast Upon.

The complimentary banquet and ball
given to the members of the general assem-
bly, at the Hotel Bates last night was, despite
the unfavOrable weather, one OF the grand
est social events which have ever taken place
in the city. The venerable old caravan
sary was handsomely decorated in honor OF
the occasion The corridors and dining hall
were very tastefully enbelhshed with fes-
toons of evergreens a1d the national colors.
In order to accommodate the large number
of guests the reading room was conve ted
into an additional banqueting hall,
and appropriately decorated. The stairway
leading to the basement was hoored over
and an improvised grotto filled with ex-
otics, in the midst of which small foun-
tain played, was placed thereon. Professor
Athlick Smith Gull orchestra was on hand,
and towards 10 o'clock, when the guests
commenced to flock in, everything pro-
ceeded to go Is merry as the traditional
marriage bell.
TO rHE FEsTAL BOARD.
At half past 10 o'clock, the greater part of
the guests having arrived, the orchestra
struck up a march and the company pro
ceeded to the feast The sssenblage was as
large and brilliant one as ever assembled
at a banquet in this city. Fully 300 ladies
and gentlemen were seated before the eie-
gantly furnished tables. The Hon. John (.
Nef, secretary of state, offjciated as master
on ceremonies, and Governor Williams and
Mayor Cayen occupied seats on his right.
All the state officials were present,
as well as many distinguished ladies and
gentleman of the city, and there was full
attendonce of legislators, many of them &C
companied by their wives. When the party
was seated Mayor Caven arose. and in
s ea,e. i the rst toas welcome to Our
Guests" At the conclusion of his remarks
the guests proceeded to enjoy the feast
THE Banquet.
The tables were tastefully decorated and
gsrnished in the best style of art de cssisine.
The bills of fare were very tasteful being
printed on pink satin. The menu was rich,
and almost infinite in variety, comprising
the following:
Oysters, five styles: cold meats, fourteen
varieties; cold ornamental dishes, seven va
rieties; salads, three styles; pastry, sixteen
varieties; ornamental pieces, nine varieties;
confectionery, ten varieties; creams and lel-
lies, thirteen styles; dessert, thirteen yarie-
ties; coffee, chocolate tea and wines.
THE rOksTs
After the feast had been amply discussed
the president announced the toasts. The
first was "The Governor of Indiana" Gov
ernor Williams arose and responded. He
said the honorable position of governor
not be sought, or If rendered, should
not be declined by a citizen. Its responsible
ties were great, but he who held IL should so
act that after generations would declare
that he had been faithful and true to his
people.
Speaker 0vermyer, of the house, respond
ed in q most happy manner detailing the
difficulties that beset the Legislators and adj
wishing them to do their duty as they under
stood il.
THE Judiciary was responded to by
Judge II. G. Newcomb, who eulogized the
bench, and pointed out some legislation ne
cessary to prevent its dignity from being
impaired. The Hon. A. G. Porter, in an
swer to the toast. THE City OF Indi-
annapolis" reviewed the wonderful growth or
the city, giving several interesting remin-
isences Of early days and predicting bright
future for the Hoosier capital. The toast
Estate of Indiana" was to have been re-
sponded TO by Governor Hendricks,
but he was not present, and
letter expressing his regrets was read.
Senator Reeve delivered a brilliant pane
gyric upon "Our Country" and Senator X. G.
Bell paid glowing tribute to 1.-THE Ladies'"
both being frequently applauded. Judge
Martindale responded to voluntary toast,
1.-THE Press" by a short, sensible and forcible
argument In favor OF new state house
and Senator Reeve followed IN a few COM
plimentary terms TO a toast offered by him
self, "Our Hosts"
Mr.. Carson, at the invitation OF Mr. A. G.
Porter, responded 10 1.-THE Hay Press and
the Cider Press" in few timely remarks.
THE DANCE AND ITS DEyoTEEs.
The company then passed out 10 the
parlors and halls where dancing was COM
inenced and was kept up until an early hour
this morning. The complete success OF the
event was greatly due to the untiring efforts
OF the various committees supplemented by
the assiduous labors of Messrs. Ives * Por-
ter, the proprietors Of the hotel, and their
assistants.
Among the multitude present the Sentinel
reporter observed the following named Ia
dies and gentlemen:
Governor ]. ID. williams and daughter,
Lon Sexton and wife, Samuel b. Kerr. r. J.
Bright and daughter, II. 9. Foster X. Q. Bell
and wife, J. G. Adams and wife. b. T. Clay
pool and wife, w. Vajen and wife, Il. b.
hartindale and wife, A. ID. Streight and
wife, j. @. Denny, ]. Q. Shoe
maker, Senator Taylor, Il. Henderson
and wife, A. q. Porter, w. w. Miller
and wife, John II. Houston and wife, Miss
Mathews Covington, KY; Miss Mamie Love,
Miss Fannie McKenna, Miss Lyde Tarking-
ton, Miss Aggie Wallace, Miss Lilly Spooner
Lawrenceburg; Miss Lyde Browning, Mrs H.
Porter, Miss Daumont, Miss Annie Russell,
Mrs. Wade, Miss Mary Gray, Wood Tousey
and wife, II. IT. Ravens T. Il. Wightman
and wife, Senator Reeve and wife, w. w.
Woolen, wife and daughter, Senator Carr
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