The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-02-14
ENTERTAINING CHIEF JUSTICE
WAITE.

Last night grand banquet was given at the
tCt. Charles Hotel In honor of Chief Justice
Waite, Of the United States Supreme Court. 1t
being the rst occasion OF the visit OF 20 exalted
and distinguished an official to our Mardi Gras
festivities. the opportunity was seized, before
his departure OF extending to him BETTING
hospitality. Accordingly the banquet was de-
ytsed. and at o'clock last night rare gath
ertpg was at the st. Charles Hotel. Previous
to the dinner. the guests assembled In Parlor
r, where introductions mutually took place.
There were representatives Of the mercantile
community and the professions assembled.
and once more the historical parlor was ami
mated.
The dinner was set In rectangular shape In
the ladies' ordinary. The tables were not
merely suggestive Of tempting viands to come,
but were decked In most elegant and plctur-
osoue fashion under the Immediate surveil-
lance OF mine host Col. Rivers. Gorgeous and
stupendous bouquets were artistically placed
upon the tables. while around the room were
0vorRreons and plants which freshened and
eratifled the eye. At the main table the floral
decorations were particularly elegant. and q
maRntncent service OF gold decidedly height.
ened the scene.
Att o'clock the guests entered the ordinary
and took their seats Mr.. Samuel II. Kennedy
took the chair. On his right sat Chief Justice
Waite, Bishop Galleher. Fl. q. r. Becher. Hon.
John A. Campbell, Justices Spencer and White.
Mr., Perry Nu9ent and Mr.. @. F. Hoffman: on
his LEFT. Chief Justice Manning. Bishop Dudley.
Judge T. O, Billings. Dr. B. NJ. Palmer, Justice
DeBlanc and Gen. Fred N. Ogden. The other
guests, to the number Of about two hundred,
took their seats at the side tables.
The following was
Soup rayfsh bisaue. imperial. Cabinet
sherry.
Fish-Baked red snapper. Normandy sauce !;
tanderloin trout, Tartare sauce. Pontet canet
claret.
Gold Dishes-Galantine de dinde q la Maza-
rine. pates de gibier q la Nlmrod. salade russo
= Ia Orliff pain do foie a la Turinaire supreme
ia volatile en- Bellevue. dRube froid a Ia Oincin-
natl. Roederer champagne.
Taeleyes-Filet de Bout a la Goddard saddle
aouthdown mutton. turkeys stuffed with truf.
nee, Roman punch.
Entreee-Ris de veau q Ia MonRlais cotelettas
apAcneau q la Maintenon., canneton a Ia
Rouennaise, Perdreaux farcis la Perieueux.
vegetables green peas. celery.
etawad tomatoes, artichokes. potatoes duehess
style.
Hame-Roast grouse. broiIed quail roast
mallard ducks roast snipe broiled teal ducks.
Sugar Ornaments-Temple OF justice. Cucon
oranges. Nougat pyramid.
Pastry and dessert.
Coffee and liquors.
After the dinner. and when the wine had
been introduced. Mr.. Kennedy rose and made
abort address OF welcome. To the toast Of .sThe
cnest 81 the evening. the Chief Justice 81 tina
TInltod States Mr.. Jas. Mcconnell resnondad IN
- annronriate speech. The Chief Jnat,oa toI-
lowed. briefly expressing big thanks for the
hospitality extended MIN. The Federal Ju-
diciaryn was beautifully and eloauently re-
grounded toby Judge Billings: 1.-The State Ju-
diciary. y BY Judge Mari; and The Bar Of Lou
saiana. " by Hon. s. J. Bermudez. Col Fenner
~eanonded to the toast for the Governor.
3Ssl the Rev. DR.. Bristor being called
\ II11n 70 speak. made az interesting