The Portland daily press., 1886-10-06
THE PORTLAND CLUB
Entertain Covernor-Eiect BodwelI at
the Falmouth Hotel.
A Very Distinguished cathering-Re-
ports of the Speeches.
Hon. James C. Blaine Lends His
Presence to the Occasion.

Hon. James C. Blaine Lends His
Presence to the Occasion.
Last evening the Portland Club rendered
dinner to Hon. J. r. Bodwell, goyernor-elect,
at the Falmouth Hotel, and also extended in
vitations to Governor Robe. Hon. James G.
Blaine, Senators Hale and Frye, Representa-
tives Reed, Dingley, Milliken and Boutelle,
and several other gentlemen, both residents
and non-residents.
The Portland Club is an institution that
has had its inception the past summer. For
two years about twenty gentlemen had been
in the habit of meeting each other once
week, socially, at Col. Fred N. Dow's, all of
Republican political opinions, and OCCASION
ally they INDUCED in pleasant little supper
at Millett's cottage at the Cape. In June
last they conceived the idea of forming
themselves into political and social club
after the style of those in Boston, the Nor
folk Club for instance, that meet once a
week at one of the leading hotels, indulge in
| an excellent dinner, and after cigars, listen
to some leading statesman, politician or bus
mess man, on the matters that are especially
interesting the country at the time. The
idea proved taking one with leading Re-
publicans of the city. A cottage was leased
on the old Delano place, at Cape Elizabeth,
a caterer secured, the house prettily fttt
up, and on Saturday afternoons during the
summer the members enjoyed clambakes on
the rocks, famed by the glorious breezes
from old ocean, and there entertained many
of the prominent speakers from abroad who
| took part in the late political campaign. So
| popular has the club become that there has
| been great demand for membership, but if
we are not mistaken, the ranks of the insti-
tuition are now full. The principal officers
are Col F. n Dow, president; Col. II. B.
Hill, secretary; and Albion Little, Esq,
treasurer. There is a large and influential
board of managers. 1t is the intention of
this club to give dinner biennially, to each
Republican governor-elect, and the banquet
last evening was the first of that nature.
The Governor-elect Hon. James G. Blaine
and Senator Hale had arrived on the train
from Augusta in the afternoon. and Hon.
Nelson Dingley, Jr. at noon, so that when
| the guests assembled at s p. M, in the spa
cious parlors of the hotel, they were made
aware of that fact, which was hailed with
much pleasure. About $50 p. m. these dis
tinguished guests were escorted into kthe
large drawing room by Col. Dow and the
other officers of the club, where they were
most warmly greeted. Mr. Blaine's presence
gave especial satisfaction, and he shared,
with the Goyernor-elect in the especial at
tentionS of all present. He was looking re-
markedly WELL and his genial manner espe-
cially delighted those who had never before
had an opportunity of meeting him. Mr..
Bodwelfs commanding presence made him
centre of attraction, and this being his first
visit to Portland since his election, the ma
jOrity of those present pressed forward for
an introduction.
THE DINNER.
For three-quarterS of an hour the buzz
and hum of conversation filed the rooms.
and at 9.15 p. m. the dinner was served.
The great dining room presented charm
ing spectacle. The tables had been formed
in the shape of a huge letter T, only that the
column of the T was slightly prolonged and
at this prolongation the distinguished guests
of the evening were placed. The floral
decorations, while not elaborate, were in
excellent taste and very handsome. Smilax
was prettily wreathed about the tables,
forming a groundwork for the large
epergnes, filled with rare flowers, and pots
of tropical plants. At every plate was
placed very choice boutonniere and the
combination of rare flowers, graceful trailing
vines, and bright silver and glass made
picture, taken in conjunction with the noble
richly frescoed apartment, not easily to be
forgotten.
When the line of procession was taken up
for the dining room, Col. Dow led off with
Mr.. Bodwell, Mr.. Little with Governor
Robbie, Col. Osgood with Mr.. Blaine, and
Col. Hill with Senator Hale At the table
Col. Dow presided, with Mr.. Bodwell on his
right and Governor Robbie on his left Mr..
Little and Ex-Governor Dingley were uis-a-
us, and so were Senator Hole and Mayor
Chapman, Mr.. Blaine and Hon. T. B. Reed
After all were seated nothing was heard
for over an hour but the sound of knife and
fork, and the undertone of chat that always
serves to tighten such an occasion. The din
ner was admirably served by Mr.. Heating
with his well trained corps Of walters, the
following menu having been provided.
Oysters on She'll
Mullagatawny Soup.
Pommes de Terre Parisiennes.
Boiled Mutton-Sauce Capre.
Pommes de Terre Bouillee.
Roast Sirloin of Beef-Dish Gravy.
Roast Spring Lamb-Mint Sauce.
Broiled Spring Chicken a la Maitre d'Hotel.
Fllet de BGuf, Pique la PiedmonteSe.
Poulette a la Cardinal.
Cropuettes de Homard aux Petits Pois.
Oyster Patties, la Creme
Cetelettes d'Agneau, Painee, Sauce Tomato.
Asparagus-(Sauce a la Creme.)
String Beans French Green Peas.
fSssssa Caulifower-(Suce a La Bechamel)
Mashed Potatoes.
Roman Punch.
Black Duck, Gelee de Corinthe
Partridg' Sauce de PanD
Woodcock and Snipe on Toast.
English Plum Pudding-Wine Sauce.
Assorted Cakes. Vanilla Ice Cream. Fruit. |
Cafe Nor.
THE GUESTS.
The following is list of the guests at |
tables
Hon. J. r. Bodwell, Hon. Frederick Robbie,
Hon. j. q. Blaine, Hon. Eugene Hale
Hon. 7, 3. Reed, Hon. Nelson Dingley Jr.
John @. TWitchell, Col. F. N. Dow
{. 4. 'G0udy, v. F MiIliken,
Hon. A. A.Strout. Geo. S, Hunt,
Geo. M. Seiders, Geo w. Beale,
Hon. Geo; P Wescott, J: H. Short,
f. E. Boothby, VIM Senter, Jr
Judge G. T. Gould. Edw. Clement
f. A. Pitcher, Hon. J, H. Drllmmond
Hon; Chas Mclaughlin, Josiah r. Drummon U ,Jr,
Clarence Hale, Col: a. S. Osgoed,
W. W. Latham, c. j. Pennell,
]. w. Dyer, III. G.. Briggs,
j. F. Hawkes., Hon. c. j. Chapman.
A. F. Gerrish, James III. Hall,
S. L. Larrabee, A. L. Millett,
E. A Moves, Fl. G. Peabody
S. R. Small, IF. Barrett
G. A. Brown, E. G. Spring
E. B. DeniSOn, S. L. R0lfe.
George Loring, L. A. Wade,
l.. M. CouSens, Hon. H. B, Cleayes
Gen. F, Fessenden, c. Ii. Farley,
S. B. Kelsey. Capt. T. j. Little
x John Little, W. T. King,
d. S. Rice, w. III. Miliiken
John Small, w. Sawyer ~ IA uitl |
Capt. H. I'll. Shaw, III. N. JOse
A. L. Turner, A. I'll. Berry,
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