The daily gazette., 1878-01-11
The Morocco Men at Dinner

ASAVAOoOV ACu dt Oluu6I
GRAND BANQUET AT THE
CLAYTON HOUSE.
THE roAsTs And RxsPoNsEs-A sUo-
cEssFUL AND ELEGANT AFFAIR.
After the adjournment of the semi-
annual session Of the Morocco Manufac,
turers National Exchange, yesterday
afernoon, (the full proceedings OF which
were given In the late edition Of the
GAzsrTr) the members and invited
gueste proceeded to the dining room,
whero grand banquet had been prepared
for their entertainment.
In addition to the members Of the Ex-
change, the following citizens were
present as invited guests:
n. L. Lichtsnstein, President of CITY
Council; James Il. Beggs,J. +. Almond. |.
Henry Robinson, Isaac v. LLOYD, Chss.
Gouert, James Woolley, Fl. r.. Pickels.
Councilman q. T. Windle, william l..
Rudolph, Geo. W. Stone, A. Wyatt and
George W. Vernon.
In the dining room two large tables
were spread, supported by smaller one
1t The upper end. These tables presented
70 the eve scene OF real artistic beauty.
The usual table decorations were en-.
HANGED by several pyramid cakes of ex-
ceeding beauty and Charlotte Russes of
exquisite design and finish. The crown
ing pieces, however, and those that first
attracted the eye were three floral pyra-
mids, one on each table, composed Of rare
and beautiful flowers, and arranged with
the most perfect and artistic taste, K ,ch
was surmounted by magnificent lily,
which reared their regal heads in queenly
,splendor, over their less imposing but
not less beautiful companions.
These beautiful floral decorations
were prepared by Jacob l.. Brown, the
well known florist of South Wilmington.
At each plate was bill of fare, eiabo-
rately constructed. On the outside was
inscribed, "The Morocco Manufacturers
Of Wilmington, DEL, to the National
Exchange. A Happy New Year, A
glance at the inside showed the follow
Ing excellently arranged
MENU.
Oysters on half shell.
Soup-Green turtle.
Fish-Salmon Trout, Lobster Sauce,
Potatoes Ia Duchesse.
Releves-Fillet of beef, larded with
Mushrooms. Boiled turkey, oyster
sauce. Green Corn. Spinach, q la
creme.
Entrees Diamond Back Terrapin, Clay
ton House style. Sweet Bread, pisue
braise, greenpeas. Partridge on Toast
la maitre d'hotel. Saratoga fried
potatoes.
Cold Dishes-Chicken Salad. Boned
Iafkey, aa Bellevue, Mayonnalse of
Lobster.
Game--Janvas Back Duck, currant ieI>
ley. Caulihower.
Desserts-Madelra wine ielley. French
Merinque. Charlotte Russo. Apple
Compatts. White Mountain cake
Fruits, Ice Cream. Coffee.
To this unexceptionable bill of fare,
the guests were treated in the most com,
plete manner. The various courses
were promptly served, aud at the tap of
the head walters bell, the dishes were
quickly removed and another set sub
stituted, without the slightest confusion
and with .he utmost dispatch. 1t was,in
fact, the finest, best, NEST complete and
most satisfactory banquet ever spread at
the Clayton House, and reflected great
credit upon the committee of arrange
ments, and upon Mr.. Isaac G. Pyle, the
proprietor Of the house.
Dinner consumed about an hour, and
after the cigars had been passed around
Tor the bennett Of those addicted to the
use OF "the weed" Mr.. John Taylor, of
this city, who presided, arose and an
nounced that Senators Bayard ard Sauls- |
bury and Representative Williams had
expected to be present, but were called |
to Washington by the assembling of Cen
gress. He also apologizsd for the alb
sence of Mayor Whiteley, who was de-
tained at New Castle by legal business.
James Parke Postles read the follow
Ing letters OF regret from Senator Bay
ard and Representative Williams:
WILMINGTON, January 7, 1878.
]. Park Postles, Esq, Chairman of Commit
Tee.
DEAR SIR:-I received. tonight. on nv
from New York, the Initiation OF
q attend the banquet to be given 10 the
Morocco Manufacturers National Exs
,hange at the Clayton House, in this city
IN Thursday next, for which / beg to return
ny acknowledgements.
lam compelled with very great reluct-
lnce TO postpone this pleasure TO the duty,
which requires me to be present in the /
senate on the reaesembling of Congress on
he day fixed for your entertainment.
1t would have given me sincere pleasure
o have enjoyed your hospitality and to
ave met. personally, the gentlemen COM
rising your Important and respected as
collation.;
Be pleased to convey due expression ofI
ny regret that the conflict of my duties
hould thus interfere with the pleasure YOU .
ave proposed. Very truly yours,
L. r. BArARD. |
NEAR KENroN, DEL. Jan. 8.
. Pdrke Postles. Esq
DEAR SIR:-Your kind invitation 10 the !
anquet on the 10th did not reach me until
,-day. regret that the meeting of Com {