The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-24
A Gard Of Thanks.

desire TO thank the people OF Savannah
who assisted in the reception and enter
tainment of the members OF the American
Gas Light Association aud their ladies,
during their recent visit here. The men,
bers Of the association we're unanimous that
the meeting was the most successful that
the association has ever held. Every one
was impressed with the handsome appear
ance Of the De Soto, the excellent arrange
ment Of its interior and the exquisite taste
and beauty Of its appointments.
The banquet was the feature of the meet
ing, and it was the general opinion of those
present that it has seldom been excelled in
this or any other country. The floral deco
rations of the banquet room have seldom
been equaled. Icannot speak too highly of
Messrs. Oelschig & Gardner in this matter.
They were under contract for a fixed sum,
but they outdid all they undertook to do.
had reason to expect a handsome decora-
tion, but they did far better than that 1t
was superb, and feel indebted to them for
their efforts. The work was done quickly
the whole time at their disposal being only
-four hours.
Il is superhous to say anything about the
linen, glass and china used at the dinner.
Everything was Of the very finest kind, and
every guest had as 60 appointments at
quet TIE menu cards we're gotten up by
Baily. Banks g. Biddle Of Philadelphia, and
were specimens of the best art engraving.
The views OF the gas works and of the
Jasper monument were excellently worked
up. As for the banquet itself, Messrs.
Watson & Powers succeeded in drawing
up the menu of perfect dinner The
musical programme was fine. Cobb's
orchestra never played better than on that
| has
The Magnolia Quartette has earned high
reputation. 1t Is composed of gentlemen
personal friends OF my own, who love music
for music's sake; the exquisite taste and
feeling, and their genuine sympathy with
the surroundings lent an additional charm
to the rendering of their part of the pro-
| gramme.
" hiie our guests were charmed and de-
| lighted with the perfection of all these
| arrangements. they we're still more surprised
ami became enthusiastic ia praise Of the
local speakers at the banquet. No one had
| imagined that Savannah could produce such
an array of talent. Among the guests the
| next " the comments were unanimously
TO the effect that the best part of this "best'l
entertainment was given by our Savannah
| speakers
| In arranging for the entertainment of
this convention have had so many friendly
as distances that / can hardly remember
them ALL Our ladies' reception committee
was unfailing Ia its arduous work, the
members always sweet and happy in their
manner, and most attentive to every lad y
guest. The kind attentions and compli.
mentary freedom of the rooms and privi-
leges accorded to us by the Georgia His
torical Society, the Savannah Yacht Club
aud the Catholic Library Association, and
the support of the press, were highly appre-
ciated.
The welcome by the mayor and aldermen
was an act of the most graceful kindness
and WAS esteemed as a high compliment.
The display Of the fire department was
much admired and highly appreciated.
Thanks are also due to the Ocean Steamship
Company for the honor conferred in deco
rating its ships with flags on the day
Of the drive, and the other attention.
paid. The officials Of the Savannah, Flor
ida and Western Railway Company were
also thoughtful and kind and rendered an
excursi to ST. Augustine at very low
rate, which was thankfully accepted by a
large contingent. Personally, 1 can only
say that am overwhelmed with gratitude
to my many friends who have ass sted me
in making this meeting such success.
DAVID DOUGLAS.