The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-02-03


and newly elected members of the Judiciary
Of the XVI district of Pennsylvania. at the
Somerset House, Tuesday evening, was an
unqualified success in every particular, and
could not have been other than iattering to
the gentlemen 10 whom it was rendered.
The guests from abroad we're very few,
nearly all those invited having previously
confessed judgment in favor Of the prevail
ing epidemic, grippe, and in consequences Of
their sterile condition rested content. after
mailing thsir letters Of regret.
The strangers who were present. however,
President Judge A. Y. Barker and District
Attorney F. J O'Connor. Of Cambria eoun-
", Paul II Gather. Eiq of Greensourg.
and Chas. 5. Howell. Of the Legal Depart
ment Of the B & o. r r, contributed
good round fee to the pleasure of the even
ing.
Between the hours Of nine and ten O'Clock
the memsers of the bar aud their guests as
sembled in the parlors OF the hotel, and
promptly al 10 o'clock General KOOntz took
the arm of Judge Baer, and Judge LOnge-
necker the arm of Judge Barker, and led the
way to the baneueting hall, folio wed by the
other guests and members Of the bar.
The following gentlemen were seated
at the festal board
Hon. ". J. BaeT, Hon. J. II. LoDge-
Deoker, Hou. A. Y. Barker, Hon o. P. Sha-
yer, Hon. Noah Biesecker. Hon. Geo. W
Pile, P II. Gather, F. ] O'Connor. C. s.
Howell, W Il KOontz, J. H. Uhl, J. o.
Kimme,l II. l. Bser, r J. Kooser, J. L.
Pugh, J. G. Ogle J r Scott, F. ". Bieseek-
er, Geo Z. Scali, a. 6 Endsley, 4. C. Hol-
bert, r. ". Berkley, L. C. Colborn, ". II.
sanner, 4 J. Hilemaa, Isaiah Good, John
Hamer. E II. Werner, a !. G. Hay, r. 5.
Scull.
The menu cards, by the way gotten up in
most attractive style and subsequently felo-
niously carried away by th45an'I 4etsrs. con-
tsined the following temptations
Blue Points on HaIf shell.
Rolishes.
Celery. Queen Olives. Chow Chow,
Horse Radish, Tomato Catsup, Cold slaw,
Pickles.
meais.
Young Turkey stuffed with Oysters, Gran
berry sauce, Beef a Ia Mode with
Mushrooms, Fried oysters.
Ciaret
Cream Fritters with Wine Sauce.
Entrees.
Chicken said. Chicken Croquetts,
Beef Tongue, Sliced Ham
Eegeiables.
Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes. saratoga
Potatoes. Asparagus. Green Peas,
sweet Corn, Lima Beans,
Stewed TomaiOs, Stewed
Onions.
Breed.
Vienna Bread. Graham Bread, Ho, Rolls.
Dessert.
Bisque Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream,
Charlotte de Russe,
Champagne.
Macaroons. Vanilla Waters, Lady Fingers
Assorted Fancy Cakes
Fruits.
Bananas Oranges. Malaga Grapes, Nuis,
Edam Cheese. Waters, Coffee,
Cosnac, Cigars.
It was lacking but few minutes Of the
midnight hour when coffee and cigars were
served and when Fred W. Biesecker, Esq,
arose and read the following telegrams and
letters Of regret
PITTSBURGH. PA. Jan p lsSl1
ffENTLENfEN IL regret that court duties
here viii prevent me nom accepting your
kind invitation % attend the banquet tO-mor-
row evening In honor of the retiring and new
Judges II your courtS.
1 have a most pleasant recollection Of two
short visits ] made 20 somerset. and my ac-
uuafnfance then formed with members OF
Your bar
Nav YOU ever Increase in numbers and bust
ness. in elOquence and legal ability. and ever
maintain your reputation a. the home Of great