Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-01-04
A BRILLIANT AFFAIR.

The Banquet to Governor Perkins-Hew
Citizens Honored Guest and the City
at the Same Time.
The banquet to Governor Perkins on Tues
day night, it is conceded, was the finest and
best-mansged, and most successful affair Of
that order known in the history of the State.
In tbs sumptuousness of the repast, the ex-
cslleuce of all the appointments, the superb
ority Of the management, and the sincerity OF
the personal compliment to lis Excellency,
no similar event has at all approached THE.
It was tribute to Governor Perkinf, on be-
half Of the citizens of Sacramento, that was
worthy of ihs capital city in every respect,
and was q fitting acknowledgment of the
kindness and cordiality which have character
izsd the conduct Of Governor Perkins
toward this city and its people and insti-
tuiions. ever since he became q resident
within her bounds The banquet was totally
free from formality it was IN srked by that
ease Of demeanor, and that cordial spirit OF
personal friendship and sincere estsem that
exists among men whose relations IN life have
given them opportunity to Judge Of each other
truly, and to form estimates OF character
outside of, and free from the preludices ct
political faith and the issues Of partisan con-
tests, and the strifes consequent upon them. 1t
was, in It's truest sense, o personal and
unconventional and heartfelt comph-
ment to the man, rather than 6 test
monial to the official. IL is proper here to
say that the affair, in its conception, design,
detail and management, reflected the highest
credit upon William P. Coleman, to whose
energy and devotion to the town in which he
lives, coupled with his regard for Governor
Perkins, the city is indebted for the honor
done it by the testimonial of Tuesday night.
While other gentlemen rendered willing
and indispensable aid, yet upon. him
devoIved the chief labors and responsibilities
of the occasion, and to his nice Judgment and
unselfish exertions were due the most pleasing
features of the affair. Mr.. Coleman depri.
Gates this praise, but az it is in no sense full
some, it is due that it be placed of record.
The committee of invitation and manage
ment consisted of Messrs. W. P. Coleman, E.
r. Hamilton and Geo. Z. Bates. OF neces-
sity the invitations were limited in number.
Any considerable extension to the list would
have marred the effect, and have reduced to
formality and parade what wss otherwise cor.
dial and profound. The invitation to Gov
ernor Perkins read:
To His Excel ency, Governor George C.: Perkins,
Friend: Will you kindly consent
to break crust with and share the hospitality of
citizens of sacramento the evening of January
3D. at $50 O'clock at the restaurant OF Henry Fisher
Realizing the brief time that must eap5e you
called to other elss of labor desire to express
in this way, though humble it be, our appreciation
OF your valuable services to State and her PEG
pie, our admiration of you good citizen, and to
the friendship between us and we are
very truly yours,
ED. R. HAMILToN,1
q q. F F. e eoEEaAN, Committee
His response was
Messrs Hamilton, Bates and Coleman-Gentle-
men have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
of your much esteemed favor, extending to me on
behalf of the citizens Of Sacramento invitation
to dine with your good selves and other friends
the evening Of the I'd proximo. In reply, would
beg leave TO say that in accepting this additional
mark OF courtesy at your hands am deeply sensi-
bic of the great debt of gratitude owe to the good
people of our Capital City for their many acts of
and kindness extended to me during the
three years that it has been my good fortune to be
resident among you. While my duties call me to
other fields of action in our State, the brightest
pages in my book OF memory will record the many
acts OF your kind hospitality and sympathy. If /
may cherish the hope that ], too, may be remem-
bered with your good wishes, feel that l have in
deed been doubly blessed. With great respect re-
main your obedient servant,
GEORGE G. PERKINS.
The assembly was had in Fishers parlors,
and the company thence descended to Fishers
banquet hall. There were present beside Gov
srnor Perkins and General Stoneman, DIR. G.
L. Simmons Colonel Ed. r. Hamilton, AL.
BERT Gallatin, Judge s. G. benson. H. G.
Smith, Frank Miller General J F. Sheehau,
George E. Bates, Judge N. Greene Curtis,
ohm Mcneil, 4. Abbott, James 1. Felter,
DR.. w. r. Cluress, Msjer W. A. Houghtop,
William Beckman, William NJ Lyon, J. B.
Wright, Joseph Steffens, A. II. Powers, Gee.
W. Chesley, General L. Tozer, Felix Tracy,
\. D. Rideout, Frederick Cox, j. r. Wat
ION. f. Birdsall, James McClatchy, P. Scheld,
". P. Coleman, William H. Mills, Mayor J.
}. Brown, II. NJ. La Rue, Major Robert
Farland, A. J. Stevens, ex-Msyor Chris.
Green, G. W. Hancock, George Csdwalader,
Joseph Hahn, Major C. Fl. Hubbard. a. @.
freeman, General John McComb and Major
D. NJ. Burns were specially invited guests.
The decorations OF. the beautiful room were
.ich, profuse and chas.e, and were chiefly
lrawn from thu floral wealth of Sacramento,
md were largely the gifss of ladies of the city.
Some Of the set pieces were marvels Of beauty.
The walls OF the ball were hung with choice
paintings, loaned for the occasion. The menu
nas never been exceiled here. There was no
,paring CT expense. Everything was of the
very best procurable. and was put upon the
board in the best style known to the caterers
art. The menu cards were four and quar-
ter by six and three quarter inches, with
beyeled gold edges and handsome vignette
page. The reverse side read
Soups-(Pale Gordon Duff sherry)-Green turtle,
bouillon with poached eggs.
aors D'GuYres D'ofice-Sauterne, chateau
yquem, Eastern oysters on half shell. anchovies,
butter, sardines in oil, pickles, Spanish olives.
Fish (Caret chateau Lafitte)-Selrock, noun
tain trout la Livournase oyster patties, potatoes
! la cream.
Entrees Broiled spring chicken with breakfast
bacon, quails with Eastern ham, tenderloin of beef
yarnie, potatoes Ia Jardiniere.
Roasts-( claret, Roman punch)-Turkey stuffed
With oysters canvasback duck stuffed with chest
nuts.
Vegetables French sweet peas. asparagus, arti-
,hokes French string beans English style, mush-
rooms.
Salads Chicken, shrimp, lobster, lettuce.
Cold Dishes Boned turkey, buffalo tongue, East
srn ham, shaved dried venison, Eastern bologne.
Desert Champagne frappe. Louis Roderer and G.
e. Mumm merengue shells filled with Charlotte de
Russo, champagne jelly.
Ice Creams strawberry, vanilla, Vienna and Nea.
poiitan tarts.
Fruits-Bananas, oranges, pineapples, apples,
dates, raisins
Pyramids. nuts and candies ale, porter and
5etZer, black coffee, pousse cafe.
Fromage-Swiss, cream amber, Neuchatel, Poque-
tort, brie.
Hon. n. Greene Curtis presided, and when
the seats at the table were taken be extended
to Governor Perkins cordial welcome, and
the chief guest made brief and feeling
reply. At the right of the chairman the
chief guest sat, with the Governor-elect op-
posite. As already stated, there had been
no toasts, no speeches were APP
pointed, and no set programme arranged, but
the spirit of the occasion outran the modest
plans, and the affair arose to the realm OF wit
and humor, the plane of fancy and the fields
Of eloquence and brilliancy. Flashing wit,
incisive repartee, humorous challenge and