St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-01-12
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE.

ExAld. Kavanagh-well he helped him
self to the elegant dishes with the regularity
and precision of the true philosopher. He
unfortunately was placed among the news
paper boys, but he bore up well under the
fortultouS affection, and he AYERS that here
after he Will vote the boys genuine good fell
lows, and regrets he is not eligible 10 mem
hershlp in the st. Paul Press club Possibly
he will engage himself as correspondent to
the Jimtown Kicker, and then he NAV come
IN and learn the secret to genuine and I'M
adulterated-.-!
Gov Merriam discussed every dish with
especial Ieryor from Amo1tillado, with blue
points on shell, to Hennessy pale brandy,
with cigars and cigarettes ravir, and if
should be related. this included Chateau
Yquem. Pontet Canet. Moet d Chandon
White Seal with terrapin en- cases, champagne
punch breast pheasant pique. ETC., ETC.,
and all the accompaniments and condi-
meDts.
j. j. Corcoran, the president of the St Paul
Commercial club was there with the pres
tlge OF the phenomenal success that is attend
ing the young organization, and he even
Went so far as to solicit two or three of the
leading spirits of the Flour City to unite with
the club in the interests of st. Paul.
W. E. Slute was the master of ceremonies
that Is the social ceremonies, other than
those at the banquet table. His inherent
attributes recommended him to these es
pecial, duties and hence his selection of all
the partisan young enthusiasts Of the Flour
City
President Hill and Albert scheffer, although
one chair removed, were the most congenial
neighbors imaginable and they reminded
one, each for himself. of Bulwer's Gulostei
III Mr.. Pelnam- They re the scientific
exponents Of gastronomic science.
And thus will it be in the BANQUET halls
of the Ryan when st. Paul secures the next
national Democratic convention and mas
the honor of nominating the next chief du
main OF the United States, and. faith, I'll go
to Washington shd heiD'em.''
Col. Lowry. while the menu was being dis
cussed circulated up and down the speakers
table. whispering words of cheer in the ears
of his guests His countenauce besmed
meanwhile with the happiness that is ell
joyed by the true eplcure.
j. A. Wheelock. of the Pioneer Press. sat
to the right of judge Koon at the sneaker
table. He insisted to his solicit1ous friends
that he should refrain from responding to
any toastS. Am not prepared
Frank Conklin, the impressario perfecto.
was only four seats removed from the re-
porters table, and this is renewal of the
declaration that the atfinities are very close
Rev. S. G. Smith, of 81. Paul, had Rev NJ.
D. Shutter, of Minneapolis, at his left ana,
Ike true eplcures. they were apparently de
terminedt to enjoy the feast to the fullest.
If Hal Watson. the prince of the den of the
bears and the ring of the bulls, was there. he
kept mighty still. No one heard him, aud
likewise his worthy brother Lew.
Representative Lynn participated in the
amenities with the graciousness of a prince
and he contributed largely to the pure amen
tiles of the happy meeting.
A. j. Blethen was in his normal eleme mt.
On his right sat Lucien Swift. and on his left
was Ed A Sumner with his sub-basemeat
articulary orgars.
Judge Koon looked over the assem- blage
and nodded pleasantly and Familiarity to his
hosts of friends as he drank TO the health of
the host
Senator Gil A Pierce proposed a toast
soto voce, to President j. j. Hill and Mayor
P. B. Winston and they responded with fe-
licity
George Thompson discussed terrapin with
zest of the true connoisseur and the cham
payne punch was pronounced CONNIE it faut.
Albert Scheffer. touching elbows with
Senator Pierce Mt the right and J. T. Wvman
at the left was happily situated.
Senator Pierce, between courses induced
MI. Lowry TO step 20 the senator's chair and
listen to an amusing story.
Henry Eustis and the pentup enthusiasm
Of the shades of James G. Blaine was prom
inent figure.
George r. Finch came in few moments
late. and took seat ID the right of George
Thompson.
Aldebert Hall was not seen. but Robert
the beloved brother of Sol Smith Russell.
was there.
r. B. Langdon sal nearest to the orchestra
IN his true sphere as an votary of Orpheus.
Archbishop Ireland consistently had the
walters remove the wine glasses.
Charley Foote meditated, and ruminated,
and he soliloquized:
John Day Smith honored the occasion by
his absence.