The morning call., 1890-06-13
WINE-DEALERS.
First Annual Banquet of the
California Association.
The Viticultural Industry Of the State Dis
cussed Amid Feasting and the Pop
ping o. Corks.

The first annual banquet of the San Francisco
Wlne-dealers' Association was held last night at
the Maison Richie. Conviylality, eloquence aud
a brilliant spread OF flowers, fruits and luXurles
characterized The entertainment, while a string
band rendered charming accompaniment 10
the feast.
A distinctive feature OF the banquet was the
placing OF two glasses for every brand of wine
served, so that native and foreign productions
might be offered for criticism.
The following members aud guests were pres
ent: j. j. jacob, Fred jacob, Albert Lachman,
Leo Metzger Henry Kohler c. schllling, E. A.
Schlaet, ATpad Harasztlly, E. T. Prieber f.
Bundschu, c. Carpy. NJ. NJ. Estee, Mayor Pond
and representatives OF the press.
jacob AS ToAsT-MAs TER.
j. j. jacob presented himself as a loquacons
POSTMASTER. He was pleased to state that this
occasion furnished excuse for meeting of
the daily press and wine press. One of the OBJ
iects OF the gathering, he said, was TO place for
egD and native wines together for criticism.
He regretted that the best brands OF the home
production were not equal TO similar brands of
foreign wine, but he was certain that in time the
former would beat The world. The fruits OF The
association were evident in having raised the
standard OF quality Of naive wines. aud in
ranging cheaper lIelght rates to break down the
opposition OF cheap labor IN Europe.
Although an immense amount Of hard work
had been performed In Introducing California
wine in the East, and as yet no prcuniary
benefit had resulted, he felt assured tnat
the promise of better returns is bright. Re
ferriDg to the agitation for prohibition,
he said tina the lunghared men aud
short haired women who are lecIuCing through
out The country would eventually discover that
10 prohibit the sale Of iutoxicants Is 10 attempt
to change human nature. Where light wines are
consumed drunkenness Is unknown.
NJ. NJ. ESTES EXPERIENCES.
The first toast on the list was The President
OF the United States" 10 which Hon. NJ. NJ
Estee responded. After very properly bestow
ing unlimited praise upon the character OF
President Harrison MI. Estee suggested the
wisdom OF all Americans adopting California
wines as beverage, TO tile exclusion of whisky
and ice water.
He gave a laughabe description of his expe-
rience as a vineyardist, expressed his belief that
great Improvement Is being made IN the cultiya-
ton OF the grape in this State, and concluded
with eulogy upon The wealth and prosperity Of
the country.
owing 10 the absence of Marcus D. Boruck the
next toast, Governor Waterman" was drunk In
silence.
ON WITH THE ToAsTs.
After the company had recognized the name
of Mayor Pond with the usual ceremony, that
gentleman excused himself from speaking at
length. He said the wine merchants are the
most important factors In the wine interests OF
the State, and hoped they would continue their
labor for its advancement.
"1he Press" was responded to by Alfred
Chaigneau of the Franco-Caliiornien aud Fred
Hess OF the German DemOkrat.
THE Vlticultural Commission" was coupled
with the name OF Charles Bundschu, who said
that the board is cosmopolitan from beginning
TO end. The President Is a Turk, and the others
are French German and Americans. He was
positive the commission would I'LL the most
sangune expectations OF the people and advised
The cooperation OF The wine growers with the
dealers
CALIFORNIA AT THE FAIR.
The Worlds Fair" was replied 10 by E. G.
Preber, VINO promised that the vast army OF
sight-seers at that exhibition would be aston
ished at the display which would be made by
California.
- The Cosmopolitan Character OF the California
Wine Industry" evolved lengthy and practical
reply from Fred Jacob.
;" The Ladies" was responded to by Arpad
Haraszthy who, after paying a gallant comp
ment 10 the fair sex, discussed the situation OF
the wine industry with an intelligence which
commanded considerable interest. He said that
In justice 10 native wine Its quality with foreign
wine should be judged at a point midway be-
tween France and San Francisco, SO that the ben
EFT OF travel would be given both.
The menu-card was In tile shape OF and repre-.
sented champagne bottle, and around the neck
and attached by a neat blue ribbon was minla-
ture Drown Jug" The expression OF agreeable
surprise over The beauty and originality OF the
card was general.