The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-07
THE MOCK BANQUET.
A Unique and Enjoyable Entertain-
ment By the Y. NJ o. A.

A Unique and Enjoyable Entertain-
ment By the Y. n. O. A.
The members of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association have an enviable reputa-
ton for the pleasant entertainments that
they periodically provide for the public,
but they surpassed themselves last night In
number of ladies and gentlemen present
who hugely enjoyed the parody on supper
and the happy humor of the speakers.
The table was set in the gym
nasium and to all appearances
from short distance was well covered with
various dehcacies. The illusion was splen-
did, but the reality was that what looked
like nicely cooked turkey or duck was
nothing but dry and painted wood or paste
board. What appeared luscious fruit was
made Of the same unsatisfactory and indi-
gestible material. The fun was further
carried ont by having waiter pass sroaad
what seemed most appetfzing dishes and the
banqueters went through all themovements
Of helping themselves and enjoying the re-
past The toasts were drunk from empty
glasses, not even eau de Savannah river
diluted being furnished.
The responses to the tossts were by no
means the least enjoyable part of the pro-
grsmme. The speakers did not always
stick as close TO their subjects as they might.
puV no matber. LUCY al Ueatoo euS ouui-
ence to some very witty remarks,
and the sly thrusts made at
other members and speakers
we're duly appreciated by the audience
When the speakers really did become serious
in their speeches their thoughts were
original and always we'll expressed.
The following "bal of lsding," as 1t was
called, will show the intent was TO have
some fun, In which the members OF tho
literary society completely succeeded:
Oysters, half shell, a l. Harmonaise.
Consomme. a La Watson.
Broth with suspicion of chicken)
Fricassee of Jelly Fish, Brine Sauce.
Braised Mosquito Bills Cunpaid.)
~ -- Ragoat Of Birds Nests.
Roasted Door Mats with Sole
Grindstone steak. Razoo Gravy.
Mashed Toadstools. Cowslip Dressing.
Kinghsher Salad
Dead Beets ID. II Tomtits on Toast.
Leg Of Kstydid Osper-ing Sauce.
"Good Rich" Pudding. "Farie" ma Cake.
Door Jam. "Banans.
'Peanutta, al Italienne. Sour Grapes.
Eau de Savannah River, Diluted
Bumper Royale. Wine OF. o. Wine ot.l
DO you grasp the ideaf II you do, all right"
On you don't ask hines)
The following wsre the toasts:
Mr.. J. Arringdale Dorritee, toastpaster.
The Literati, Mr.. h. Charlton Wright-The
conservators of knowledge; the ambassadors of
civilization.
The Press, Mr. w. Greene Sutlive-The me-
dunn Of the people-a power when used Alright;
q curse when abused.
Our State Mr.. J. Ferris Camille boasts not
alone of the shadowy grandeuTs Of the past.
but of the youthful promises OF the future.
The Bar as a Civilized Factor. Mr.. z. Stiles
EIliott-The bulwark of the subject ana the
friend OF the government.
Men, Mr.. A. Mortimer Kin2-"Man born of
woman is Of few days, and full of trouble"
The Spirit of Debate. Mr.. @. Alexander
Picquet-The spirit which sunders the bands of
custom and sounds the note TO q nations ad-
vance.
Our Girls Mr. @. Wilmer Hines-First in love.
first in war, and first in the hearts Of her coun-
trymen.
Mr.. Dorrittee made an ideal toastmaster.
His introduction Of the speakers was gem
of humor and happy phrase.