Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-26

Philo s. Bennett, of New Haven, was nom. mated and unanimously elected first vies president. Mr. Bennett declined and the association accepted his resignation.
 The association then proceeded to the election of first and second vice presidents, both being voted for on the same ticket The ballot resulted tn the choice of Frank E. Lewis, of New Haven, and Ralph 0. Jones, 1 of Colchester.
 Eugene 0. Hill, of New Haven, was unani- mously chosen secretary and Charles T. Ward, of New Haven, was selected as treas- urar.
 A committee was appointed to select an executive committee and report. It vas voted that the time and place for the summer meeting be left with the execu- tive committee.
 The business meeting was then adjourned and at $40 the ''travelers'' proceeded to the dining room where dinner was in waiting. There ,ha. .oo were - about seventy.fiye spread boards. The tables were very tastefully arrangd. President Howarth was seated at the head of the table, on his right being Senator J. D. Plupkett and on his left J. 5. Sargent, and next Rev. R G. s. Mo Nellie, of Bridgeport. Among other invited guests were President Richardson of the New England TrRvslersa 'ssociation and George B. Kerr and Frank B. Johnson of Boston. After all were seated President Howarth called the assembly to order and at his re. quest Rev. Mir. McNeille invoked the divine blessing. A glance about the table revealed very intelligent and gsntlemsnly appearing body of men, who were evidently adapted to their several csllings.
 The tables ln0kad VMrU ricelv uiLh fba;r multitude of decorations. After the opening exercises tho travellers and their friends were bountifully served. the following order being observed:
 Little Neck Clams
 oonsomme la Royal.
 Fish. Salmon. la Maitre D'Hotei. Glaced Potatoes. Turkey-Cranberry Sauce. Goose with Apple Sauce
 Besf-Brewn Gravy.
 Vegetables. Mashed Potatoes. French Peas. stewed Tomatoes.
 Ham. Fulton Market Tongue
 Entraes
 Fillet de Boef. Pique, au ChampisRon. Oyster Patties PAmsrioaine
 ~ Punch, a la Romaine s'''' ''-"N' Saddle of veaisob, ourrsnt Jelly
 Roast Ma lard D1ck-Hunter's SiyIe
 Quail on Toast.
 Pastry.
 kngnsh Plum PuddiLg-Brandy Sauce. Mincs Pie. Apple He. Pumpkin Pic
 Dessert Fruits. Nuts. Assorted Cakes. Neapolitan Toe Cream-Assortsd Tlavors.
 Tea and Coffee,
 Before the courses were finished the prssi- dent announced that Rev. MT. McNsille must soon leave for his home in Bridgeport, and before leaving would make few remarks. Nr. McNeille made very pleasing address. He said that he told his people that he was coming to ''teurists'' D dinner. He said that on 8 former occasion he visited the Sal vation Army in Bridgeport and unexpectedly the bass drum was struck and he jumped about foot. That was the drum and not the drummer" Referring to their association hs said he thought their calling was a dangerous one in more respects than one and what they need ed was self control. He said any slur on a commercial travelling man who was honest and straightforward was without foundation. It is the man who gets there who wins, or in other words the early bird catches the worm He urged them to bs faithful to themselves and to their employers.
 After dinner Senator Plunkett responded to "The State of Connecticut" in very pleasing and appropriate manner.
 In the absence of Mayor Lewis, who was in- 'ited, J. B. Sargent responded to 'The City of New Haven" The 'Day we Celebrate" was appropriately responded to by Al. Harmount. ''Our Sister Associations'' by MT. Richardson of Boston. "Our Veterans" by Ex-President Frank Cow les of Hartford and ''Commercial TraYelers'' by O. Fl. Tompkins.
 It was one of the best annuals ever given by this association, and the officers are to be congratulated for the very successful manner with which all the arrangements were car ried out.