The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-07

HOSltUN.
The invitation that brought together the
favored number OF guests to their spread
read as follows
J. $. Menkcn, Vim. Horgan,
j. s. Andrews,
Solicit the pleasure Of Your company at their
First Annual Banquet
Friday Evening, January 9TH, 1855.
Gayoso Hotel, Eight O'Clock.
Nine O'Clock found over fifty persons,
including several ladies', marching into the
large dining hall, where they were soon
seated at the long table and partook of the
following delicious menu:
New York oysters,
Julien Soup,
Fillet OF Trout, barbecucd, Tnrtarc sauce,
Potato crOquettcs.
Neuye tlcquot champagne
"'f RoSst sfo ,hIS Of beef la S OGardE peas
Asparagus, IIollnndase.
Cardinal punch,
y BrOicd Quail aud toast,
= Charlotte Russ, ''' SSs"Poiiisn ice cream,
l Roqucfort cheese. Bents crackers,
Coffee
A menu printed on satin lay at each
plate, together with an elegant boutondire
and cad with the name of the guest.
The service was prompt, the viands de-
licious, and every course was partaken OF
with relish II was a most palatable bill
of fare, and when the last course was eaten
and the glasses were filed with champagne,
Mr. Sneed arose and proposed the toast
MENKEN 4 COMPANY,
which was responded TO by the head Of
this great house, Mr.. j. 5. Menken, in the
following language;
Dear Friends-A wish Of my heart is
gratiied around this festive board tonight.
We meet in conviva fellowship. We who
have been co-laboreis in the same field for
many years, throwing of the restraints
and cares that surround us in the battle OF
life, meet on this occasion To enjoy each
Others company and 10 initiate a social
feature in connection with our business
which shall tend TO make us know each
other better.
have long wished for success that
would Justify the step recently taken with
regard to YOU, whose fidelity, industry and
energy have done so much 10 bring about
q prosperity Of our business, and, with
rs selfish pride, now acknowledge the
success hoped for has been reached. |
say with no selfish pride, because myself
as well rs my partners have always recog-
nized that there should be more
binding tie cenemployer and employe
than n mere salary-it is our wish and
hope 10 make everyone in our house feel
that lac is not laboring for Others, but for
himself
IT'S said that "thc first step is half the
journey" ~ tonight | regard the com
lncncement Of the plan explained TO you
~ lately rs already u success, because II rests
With you, and YOU are all earnest, con-
scieniious, intelligent people.
This plan . making each interested 10
the success Of his department no doubt
will bc iar-rCaching in its influence, and
possibly do an incalcuable amount oi
good TO many thousands Of employers and
employees who will profit by the example
Mutual help il the true bond Of humanity
We cannot all reach the top Of the ladder
but he who attnins the topmost runl
should delight TO bend and reach his hand
TO aid the struggling one who has Just
stepped on the lower round, and cncourag,
him to climb. This is the essence O
human love and the dividing line between
civilized man and the savage.
A celebrated writer says that ''the tex
Of hcroism is forgctiulness OF self in th,
cause Of God and humanity. All heroisn
comes from the heart rather than from III,
BRAIN" and although we cannot all b.
heroes, We can keep this beautiful idea
before US.
IL is scarcely necessary 10 remind yol
that, though the prospects are bright ant
the promise Of an abundant harvest cal
be read in the aspect 81 the times, work
persistent, faithful and tirclcss, Is neccs
sary, and without such work no condition
can bring success. | will merely So
further, that IL each OF us will always pu
forward the best in him there will DC NJ
such word ~ fail.
May content, happiness and prospcrit
be with you, and that we may meet yea
after year ut similar festive gathering II
the fall enjoyment OF health and happi
ness.
His response was frequently interrupte
by applause, and ut It's close Mr.. llcbbar
proposed the health Of the wives OF ia
three men that constitute the firm.
Mr.. IIorgan was called upon, and in a
imprompiu speech said he always had
hobby: lac supposed he would continue {
y have one till lac died. His great hobb
has been just TO see what he witnessed e
night-the employers, employees an
friends OF Menken x Co. at q festive boar,
The great problem between the labor,
and the employer OF labor only finds
remedy I'm cooperation. Help me and j
belp YOU, Is one Of the natural demands
,sankind. have always held out hell
fng hand 10 the down-troddcn; shall a
ways be- glad 10 do all in my power TO pr
mote kindly feeling between those ! en-
ploy and myself. Try 10 keep feeling
entire satisfaction, Of true contentmcnt b
tween yourself and those you employ, an
all must be satisfied with the result.
Mr.. y. :. Andrews said in response
the same toast:
My Dear fricnds-Thc few words ] shl
utter will be only In confirmation OF u
sentiments expressed by my partners.
am happy that am connected with III
progressive work-progressiyc because
lifts up out Of the rat the employc wi
has been until lately looked up'
as machine. In all that tends
elevate man, 10 dignity his life,
make him thinking, live Jeir
want to have a hand. I've read OF
many noble examples Of unsclhshncsst I'll
desire, II possible, 20 initiate them;
therein, in my opinion, lies the secret
true happiness. The objective point
life Is happiness, and what makes m
happier than TO be 10 related TO our iello
beings, than 10 see their best side, for th
give ms IN return OF that best and help
Il