Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1888-03-22
THE MORRISON OPENING.
fAn Affair Long to be Remembered
by those who Attended.

1HuISudy evening OCCuIIOQ IHO 1O1H1d
opening of the Morrison house, in this
city. complete description of which
house we gave some weeks ago. Ex-
tensive preparations had been made,
the opening to the travelling public,
hundreds of invitations having been
sent out.
Some three hundred guests from
abroad and citizens of the city were
present and the program for the even
ing was carried out with pleasure to
all. A magnificent banquet was spread
in the large dining hall and all partook
sumptuously. Following is the
MENU:
Saddle Rock Oyster. Raw.
Stewed Oysters, Celery. Fried Oysters.
Smoked Tongue Boned Turkey with Jelly.
Plankinton and Armour's Sugar Cured Ham,
Roasted Turkey. Roasted Chicken. Roast Beef.
Mallard Duck. Wild Goose. Roast venison.
Prime Roast of Buffalo
Chicken Salad. Lobster Salad.
Cold SIaw. Potato Salad.
Spanish Olives. American Cheese
Mixed Pickles. Chow Chow.
Lea and Perrins WORCESTERSHIRE Sauce.
Wine Jelly Lemon Jelly. Charlotte Russo.
Roman Punch. Vanilla Ice Cream.
Angel Food. Chocolate Cake. Marble Cake.
Pound Cake Delicate Cake.
Cocoanut Cake. Cream Cake.
Malaga Grapes. Bananas. Florida Oranges.
Mixed Nuts. Fancy Candies.
Chocolate Mocha Coffee Tea. Milk.
The visiting guests were served first,
about one numbered and fifty being
seated at the first table. The banquet
was kept up from $50 until after u
o'clock.
After the first table had been served
the guests repaired to the large billiard
room, in the basement of the building,
toasts were offered and responded to
and music and dancing enjoyed.
The first on this part of the pro-
gram was Greeting Song by the
famous MOdoc club, of Topeka.
An able address of welcome was de-
livered by Rev. J. w. Thompson, of
this city, who, in a few words, eX-
tended a hearty welcome to the
guests present on the occasion, and a
general welcome to the outside world.
This was followed by the Mococ's in
glee: Hear dem Bells Ringin. "
The toast: 'Our Guests" was offer
ed by County Attorney Elrick Cole, of
this city, and responded to by Col.
Taylor, of EmpOria, now prominently
spoken of in republican politics. Col
Taylor pictured graphically the changes
which have been brought about by the
indomitable spirit and courage of the
pioneers of Great Bend and Barton
county. He said it seemed like a
dream to note the changes that
have taken place here i'll the last
fifteen years; then he dined in Great
palace. He spoke flatteringly of the
city'S prospects in the future as de-
noted by her natural advantages of
location. He extended thanks on be-
half of the viSi tors, and hoped that the
pulse of friendship which now beat so
freely would be kept up i'll the years to
come. He dwelt upon our wealth i'll
broad acres of the richest soil, and in
our schools and churches-the founda-
tions of prosperity pointed out
reasons why Great Bend could one day
become the central city of western
Kansas.
The Modocs then sang ''Git OH de
Golden Crown" in their unrivaled man
ner of expression and perfect execu-
tion.
Dancing, feasting and singing were
kept up until an early hour in the
morning.
The committee on arrangements are
deserving of congratulations for the
success of the affair. Many details
had to be adjusted, and considering
| that the committee were performing a
''labor of love-" with the success of the
opening as the point in view, they
should not be subjected to criticism in
any particular.
We Need a Fire Alarm.
Our city council, and the citizens
! generally, should see the necessity of a