Morning journal and courier., 1885-08-07
THE BANQUET.

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 THE BANQUET.
 Large Gathering at Union ArmOry -EIoauent Addresses by Prominent Delegates.
 The complimentary banquet tendered to the officers and delegates last night at the old Union armory was the closing feature of the convention and was notable and very interesting occasion. Four tables extending the entire length of the hall were entirely filled by delegates and representatives from each of the New Haven temperance societies connected with the union. The hall was very handsomely draped with flags and streamers. At the front of the hall was a large flag on which was the word "Wel- come" On either side of this were placed two very handsome society banners. At the lower end of the hall on the musicians plat form was stationed the New Haven Orches- tral club, who diseoursed some of their choicest selections while the banquet was in progress. Deibel was the caterer and he made ample provision for the large number present. Following was the MENU.
 SOUPS.
 Consomme. Royal. St. Julien. Kennebec Salmon-Tartare sauce
 Flnet de Boeuf. Larded, with Mushrooms
 Rice Croq9ettes Green Peas Roast Turkey-Cranberry Sauce,
 ENTREES.
 Chicken Salad Sliced Tomatoes. Mixed Pickles.
 o.,, Gold Cold Tongue, Lobster aa.slss Salad; s.,.a
 Fancy Ice Cream. Neapolitan. Fancy Assorted Cakes. 's Maearoons. Lady Fingers.
 Pound 9ey Gb sRonge Cake French aadk kss Slippers
 FRUIT.
 Bananas Oranges. Grapes.
 French and German Notices
 French Coffee. Tea.
 It was 10 o'clock before the company took seats at the table and iG was not until II 80 o'clock that the 'feast of reason" was com menced. The first number on the literary programme called for an address of well come" by Right Reverend Bishop McMahon, but that gentleman being absent the duty fell upon Rev. P. P. LawIor of St. Mary's church of this city, who acted as toast master for the evening. Father Lawlor on rising to speak was received with ap- plause. After it had subsided he said: Rev erend fathers, delegates and gentlemen-In the place that l now occupy scarcely know myself, it came to me so unexpected. We certainly have cause for eongratulating the delegates to night the successful compile tion of the work that the country has sent them to perform. I have no doubt but that we shall see the fruitful results of your la bors. When you go home you can tell your neighbors of your labors and of the success of this convention, and of the new lessons that you have learned. We have men here from young States, from growing States, whence great work is to be done. You have shown that you competent for the labor that is before you. I bid you God speed in your noble work as you go to your homes.
 ''The c. T. A. U. of A" was next on the and was responded to by Rev. Father Cleary, president of the union, who spoke in substance as follows:
 We have reason, fellow abstainers, to feel | great qualification at the result of our if 1 teenth annual convention just finished. We l have reason to feel great qualification for the | handsome manner 1n which our New Haven | societies have treated us. We have reason | to feel grateful that we can sit down to SO | cial board and listen to speeches without l hearing the popping of champagne corks, and we have reason to feel grateful that we | can wake up in the morning without head l ache after nights debauch, and we should l feel proud to be able to belong to such an | honorable society as the c. T. A. union
 General s. R. Smith, who spoke in plat | of Governor Harrison, said: Governor Harri- l son regrets greatly that he could not be here l to-hlSHC anu ietG greatly Sfatlneo yesterday to see all those young men and even boys in the streets and thus early in life | to uphold such great cause as you uphold. And he wishes me to say to | you that he wishes you an honest, hearty | Godspeed to your homes as you leave our | State.
 Letters were then read from Donald G. 1 Mitchell and Mayor Holcomb regretting that | they were unable to be present.
 Councilman Wolf responded to the toast | City of New Haven," saying: Gentlemen, | think it is with pardonable pride when | say that those of you who have seen our City of Films are we'll | And think we have in this city as liberal | minded people anywhere in the world 1 Mir. Wolf spoke further, doing justice to the occasion.
 The toast "The First T. A. State Union in America" was then responded to by c. T. | said: It affords me great pN asure, person ally, to see you here tonight in such large | numbers. The Connecticut Union was or yanized on the fifteenth of August, 1S70, ,and t was hoped that from this unions would spring up in other States, and our wishes nave been far enceeded. Captain Thomas OBrien in his quiet, modest way has been l 'he mainstay of our Connecticut Union from 'he start until to-day. In his office as secre- ary and iL other offices he has | worked hard, and your great r. welcome here tonight is due more than you mink to his efforts; and I am going to cut l his toast short and ask MT. O'Brien to finish | for me. As His Excellency Governor liar ison bid you welcome to the State yesterday md Mayor Holcomb bid you welcome to the ] ity, so let me bid you welcome also.
 Captain Thomas O'Brien was then called lpon and made short but excellent speech which was well received.
 The toast EState of Pennsylvania" was hen responded to by John H. Campbell, vho complimented Connecticut and Penn ylvania and the generous reception the con- ention had met with here. The speaker oncluded with words of praise for the inter st shown in this city in the good cause. The peaker finished with very pleasing remarks. Alexander Troup then responded to the oast 'sThe Press" speaking of the power nd influence of the press as on the side of smperance, and commenting the demonstra- ion in this city and eulogizing the spread nd influence of the c. T. A. U.
 Rev. J. B. Cotter responded to the toast The Home of Bishop Ireland;" Rev. Father tarrigan, ''The State of Massachusetts, nd Rev. Father Niland, "The Empire tate." Adjourned.
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