The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-26
Addresses by the Men Who Led In The
Recent Battle.
THEIR IDEAS ON THE SITUATION.
Pull Text OF the Speeches of Breckenridge
Of Kentucky, Wilson of West Virginia,
Allen OF Mississippi, Fsirchild of
New York and Fitzhugb Leo Of
Virginia-Tho Democratic
Banquet Success.

looked down upon many scenes of revelry.
There have the devotees OF Terpsichore
gathered, and there have they paid tribute
TO Bacchus and Apollo. The room has re-
sounded with secrets Of Masonic handi-
craft. The soft vows of love have there
been plighted. but last night for the
first time oratory resounded through the
spacious apartment.
The event was the old fashioned Vir-
ginia dinner Of the Democratic citizens
OF Richmond, and the event proved to
be a success never before equailed in
this city.
The distinguished guests present de-
livered short, but crisp, responses to the
toasts that had been assigned TO them
All of the speeches possessed pith ana
were full of sound Democratic doctrine.
All pointed TO an era of prosperity under
the enthusiastic administration OF Hon.
Grover Cleveland
II was 10 that sturdy Democrat, who
is ever true to his principles. and whose
principles are ever true, that the dinner
was dedicated 1t celebrated his glorious
victory Of November last.
The scene as the guests became seated
was one OF exceptional interest
The men In full dress the glittering glass
bined to make a sight that will be long
remembered in this city.
The dinner was served In the grand
lodge room, a spacious apartment, that
for a year past has seen mary pictures
If merriment and enjoyment. Within It's
walls was held the Masonic fair. and on
its waxen floor has been danced the sara
band. The german clubs have held their
entertainments in the room, and many
sasiic nable social functions have taken
place there within the past winter
The room last evening had donned its
rayest dress and bore no small resem-
blance In its tout ensemble to the holiday
costume of some Spanish senorita.
Bunting of the brightest hues embe'-
lished the white walls of the room, and
eiiken banners made the effect unique
and beautiful. Around the three sides of
the apartment, the other side being oc-
cupied by the gallery great yet graceful
draperies of the American flag fell from
the ceiling to a depth of fully Is feet.
Then alternating between the folds or
the American colors were silken banners
several feet in length. bearing the jew
eled coats-of-arms of this and other
States
over the stage a star lent picturesque
effect. in the middle of which was the
coat -of-arms OF Virginia On either side
of the stage are robing rooms, used by
the Masonic fraternity and on top Of
these were also large stars several feet
high.
In the centre of one was a picture OF
Hon. Grover Cleveland. and Hon. Adlai
Z. Stevensons picture was in the other.
The effect was excellent.
Back of the distinguished guests table
the decorator, Mr.. Mittsldorfer. showed
splendid taste, and besides the bunting
and banners, there were two immense
portraits looking down on the scene
pictures of the future President and Vice
President.
Great palms reared their heads just back
Of the table and at either corner, where
the classic columns Of the wall rose
roofward, they were embellished by the
graceful productions Of the Palmetto
State.
The gallery railing also received touches
of the decorators art, and was very
pretty. With its fair occupants 1t was
beautiful.
There were eight tables spread-seven
being across the width OF the room. and
the eighth being along the length of the
room The latter was occupied by the
distinguished guests.
The banquet was what the committee
called an old Virginia dinner. All of the
delicac,es and viands were from this
State, and the menu was as follows:
Lynnhaven Bay oysters.
Barsac.
Terrapin Stew.
Virginia Mountain Mutton. Gordon Hams.
Roast Pig. Barbecued Opossum.
James River Rockfish. Mayonaise.
Roast Turkey. Chicken Salad.
Lettuce. Celery.
Pommery Sec.
Roast Mallard Duck.
Hominy Cakes.
Fancy Ices. Assorted Cakes.
Fruits.
Cheese Crackers. olives. Almonds.
Coffee. Lqueurs.
Cigars.
Cigarettes.
Apollinaris.
The menu card bore the above on one
oare and the toasts on another. On the
front page Of the engraved cardboard
were the words:
Banquet
Of the
Democratic Citizens
of
Richmond. Virginia,
Masonic Temple.
Wednesday,
January the twenty-hfth,
On the fourth page was the coat OF
arms OF Virginia. The two tablets were
He'd together with inch-wide silk ribbon,
the big bow being at the front page.
The supper was served in most
thorough and satisfactory Mariner by
Mr.. w. II. Zimmerman. lie was awarded
the contract, after being in close compeu-
ton with nearly a dozen caterers from
al parts OF the country, and was forced
20 Use extraordinary efforts 10 success
fully serve such large order. For such
q feast required ar outlay OF crockery,
glassware. cutlery. etc. never before de-
handed of a Richmond caterer. and the
dishes served taxed to the utmost the
capacity Of Mr.. Zimmermann's largest
oysns. He made successful fight for IL.
however conquering almost insurmount-
able difficulties. and the result last even
ine proved to be TO him the triumph OF
hia lifo as a caterer.
Each dish was most admirably served.
Care 80 necessary. but so frequently alb
cant At bsnQuets, was taken with each
Individual course. The servants fully un-
deretood the Importance OF the occasion,
and each guest received that complete at
tention so necessary for the full enjoy
ment OF the collation.. The dinner as
such wes criticised because there were
only three hot dishes served. but on the
other hand. the cold dishes served were
Of the best Virginia affords, and the affair
wao het Q banquet but Virginia dinner.
r. tasaes wsfs decorated BY Mr.. J. H.