Morning journal and courier., 1884-06-02
Hnnnru to Sheriff Rxxhee.

corteo from the once where he has so acs ceptably served for the past nine years by his successor, who, on reaching Downs City Hall dining rooms, invited the ex-sherif to step in and take cigar. The sheriff and ex-sheriff entered arm in arm, and instead of stopping at the cigar counter, they walked to the large dining room where scores of the ex-sheriff's friends were seated about the long tables spread with all the delicacies of the season. Sheriff Gates with ex-Sherif Byxbee took seats at the head of the table, cheers being given them as they entered the room.
 The following gentlemen were seated at the tables: H Wheeler, Southbury; E F Wheeler, deputy, Southbury; Colonel John G Healey, Tax Collector Futile, Councilman yer William Kennedy, Naugatuek; Lawyer W F Davis, Merideu; Deputy Sheriff Bird- sey, Meriden; Grove Tu.tle, East Haven; Charles R Whedon; Stephen Hem ingway, East Haven; Deputy Sheriff Peck, West Haven; James Bishop, West Haven; A H Robertson, Eli Mix, William A Wright; c A Tomlinson, Mill ford; Sherif-elect Gates, Derby; ex-Sherif Byxbee, Meriden; Alexander Troup; County Commissioner Jacobs, East Haven; Bella Mann, Hamden; G w Hull, WslliDgford; Samuel Simpson, WalIingford; Senator Yale. WaIiingford; - Murphy, Alderman Ken nedy, Thomas F Sullivan, A Callahan, Wm KimbalI, Prospect; Fire Commissioner Welch. Alderman Spreyer, Sena tor Plunkett, Theo- dore Byxbee, Meriden; James H Higgins, Meriden; Corporation Counsel Driscoll, Patrick Higgins, Deputy Sheriff Higgins, ex- Alderman John O'Keefe, F s Andrew, City Clerk Jas Pigott, Deputy Sheriff Pond, City Auditor Lake, Theodore M Byxbee, Meriden; ex-AIderman Willis, William B Catlin, Tax Collector F Brown, Hartford. The tables were handsomely arranged and each guest was provided with a buttonhole bououet. The dinner was one of Charlie Downs best and was served in excellent style. Following is the menu:
 CITY HALL DINING ROOMS.
 Dinner Complimentary to
 John ,Io1 e; ByxSss si 1ssf Esq'
 Little Neck Clans, Half Shell.
 Tomtto.
 Fish.
 Kenebec Salmon, Anchovy Sauce.
 Roast.
 Turkey.
 Capon, CurranI Jelly. Spring Lamb, Mint
 Sauce. Rib of Beef, Brown Gravy.
 Quail on Toast.
 Rntree
 Broiled Spring Chicken. Soft She'll Crabs
 D0''- '' Vegetables .'O -1ND1'0
 Green Peas AsPaasgus. BsE%ua1 sEIGna nIS POtstOes
 Bermuda onions.
 Relishes.
 Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes, .Cucumbers.
 Dessert
 Nuts 6 Fruit Strawberries, GvLD T G.,Ill Vanilla
 Tea, Coffee
 After dinner, which lasted for nearly two hours,- the literary feast commenced with AL exander Troup acting as master of cere- monies. MT. Troup pleasantly alluded to the object of the gathering and Tn closing intro duced ex-Deputy Sheriff Catlin, who deliv- cred the following address:
 Your friends and deputies have assembled here to- day. it being the close of your career sheriff of the srsd tbrongbonf bV inst and consistent dealings with all men, For nine successive years have we and the same And now as our official connections about to cease and we bid farewell to what has sadness that creeps over us Your therefore take this occasion 10 present you with th1S token' which they hope will Jou constant reminder of their respect and esteem. It is the earnest wish of all that
 Wherever your footsteps may stray,
 The starbeams of fortune may illumine your way. Just as Mr. Catlin commenced his address Deputies Pond and Higgins unveiled an ob- feet that had been placed in the center of the room previous to the dinner, revealing beau~ tiful mantel ornament in the shape of large, elegant, French cathedral clock, hanked by two vases of antique design, the three pieces being covered with French glass shades. This was the signal for applause. Mir Byx- bee arose and responded in few words. He said that this manifestation of esteem. while it was complete surprise, was exceed ipgly gratifying to him And it was all the more gratifying after a term of service of nine years to find himself surrounded by so many interested friends. He concluded II don't know what to say. When look at your beautiful gift can only say that thank you all. If I could only get my friend Sena- tor Plunkett to talk for me"
 Mr. Plunkett was here called upon and made warm speech eulogistic of the out going official.
 Sheriff Gates was then called upon end was received with applause, to be followed by Charles A. Tomlinson. Commissioner Jacobs. Senator Charles D. Yale of Walling- ford, F. s. Andrew, Wilbur F. Davis of Meriden, followed in quick succession and in highly eulogistio tone, and the chair read telegram of regret from Congressman Mitchell, and a letter from State Attorney Doolittle. Then came other speeches from A. Fl. Robertson, Tax Collector Brown of Hartford, and William Kennedy of Manga tuck. City Clerk Pigott made the humor- ous speech of the evening and he was fre- quently interrupted with applause. Other speakers were Corporation Counsel Driscoll, Hon. Samuel Simpson, of WaIlin gford, and Adolph Asher.
 The clock and ornaments costs $500 and were selected by Messrs. Troup and Hull from an importing house in Wall street. They consist of bronzs standards covered with fine gilt. Cupids, doves and other fig ures of bronze, and blue enamel make up 8 fine work. The clock will run thirty-one days from one winding and st rikes the guar ters, halves and full hours
 Ro1I ouuia ho hs orihoY5 ko ho gift and the complimentary ban quet:
 Hon Charles l. Mitchell, Hon T Doolit tie, M Reed, Hiram Jacobs, Gurdon N Hull Hon Samuel Simpson, Ho n D Yale William E Higgins, Willi am B Catlin, Jona- than Pond, Hon D Plunkett, F s Andrew, Linus Birdsey, Meriden; Robert Cook, Cheshire; Theo s Wheeler, Southbury; Will liam Brophy, Naugatuck; James Fl Peck, Orange; Wilbur r Davis, Meriden; " A Wright, Branford; Bella A, M ann Hamden; James Higgins Meriden; William Kennedy, Naugatuck;. G Andrew, Naugatuck; William R Shelton, c T Driscoll, James P Pigott, Thomas H Sulli van, Kennedy, A Callahan, General B L Bissell, Curtis T Evarts, A Heaton Robert son, Charles R Whedon, William Hillhouse, Theo A Tnttle, Frank D Welch, Patrick Hig- gins, Grove Futile, Patrick Willis, Colonel G Healey, Eli Mix, Alex Troup, all of New Haven.
 The occasion was one of great pleasure to all concerned.
 West Haven Interests.