The herald., 1893-02-10
OUR STEVE BANQUETED.
The Senator Feasted
by His Friends.
A Gathering Characterized by
Wit and Eloquence.
Mr.. White Outlines His Views in an
Address.
wit and Hloquence Flow From the Lips
OF Friends and Admirers OF tho
distinguished Southern Gal.
ifornia Senator.

heart than Stephen M. Whites not to
have felt inspired by the magnificent
ovation rendered him at Turnverein hall,
last night, upon the occasion of the ban
quet given in his honor under the aus
pices Of the Democratic county central
committee.
1t was by all odds the most ideal
formal banquet ever given in the city.
The token of regard, admiration and
pride felt by the people of Los Angeles
for the senator-elect, as shown by the
banquet, was most memorable affair
in all respects, and was marked by elo-
quence. perfection of detail and enthusi-
astic evidence Of the warm feeling for
the guest of the occasion which is expe-
rienced by all Southern Californians.
The repast was beyond criticism and
the brilliant assembly did full justice to
the tempting plats and rich winee. The.
assemblage was composed Of men repre-
sentative of Southern California. as well
as of the state and the nation. The
affair surpassed anything OF the kind
ever before given hereabouts, and will
always be pleasant memory to those
who attended.
Alter thoroughly enjoying the viands,
the more formal proceedings COM
menced.
THE DECORATIONS.
The decorations were decidedly ma
tional in character, the American flag
being displayed at all points. On each
OF the four large tables there was line
of smilax running down the center the
entire length and daintily concocted
pyramids of crystsllized fruit were also
displayed upon the white nspery. The
main table was decorated with smilax.
Baskets of flowers were placed 10 ad-
vantage upon the tables.
The stage was entirely concealed be-
hind bank of palm leaves. In front of
the footlights and directly over the
toast-master and president of the even
ming, Mr.. Last, was life-size oil paint
ing OF the guest of the evening, Hon.
Stephen M. White. Over the picture
were the words "Our Senator" The
national colors formed background for
the picture of the senator-elect.
On the right of the stage was large
bust picture of President-elect Grover
Cleveland, and on the left life-sized
picture of President Harrison. An
American flag was gathered over one
OF the corners OF each of these pictures.
Two large flags hanging from the CEN
at the side served as portieres between
those in the hall and the stage. Along
the sides of the stage opening were palm
leaves, forming a richly hued frame
work for the embossed picture below.
The walls were completely hidden by
American flags, while line of red
bunting extended the entire length of
the wainscoting. Over this red back
ground were placed palm leaves. Pot
ted plants lined the sides of the hall,
and the stairways were hidden by flags.
The front of the balcony was covered
with line OF palm leaves and in the
center was a large photograph of Mr..
White. Peeping from beneath the green
screen work of the palm was was
broad line of rich cardinal colored dec
oratione.
Over the floor, extending in arch form,
were four lines of evergreens from which
were festooned the national colors and
Hcarfs of crimson. Across these evergreen
wreaths were red lines from which were
also hung American flags. Over the
head table WAS large vari-colored um-
brella, from the center of which was
suspended line of smilax. The dec
orations, which were conceived and ex-
cuted under the direction of John
Brink, who was the caterer of the occa-
sion, were greatly admired.
THE BANQUET OPENED.
After a choice selection by Meine's
band, President Last arose even before
the last course of the supper was ended,
and after referring in we'll conceived
terms to the victory which had been
won by his illustrious fellow townsman,
and, in passing, to Assemblyman Burke
| of San Francisco, who was present, and
Mr.. Kerns, also to the venerable ex-
| Senator Edmunds, he announced that
Secretary Wilson would read number
OF letters and kilograms from invited
| guests unable to be present.
Secretary of the County Central Com
mittee Henry P. Wilson then arose and
read the following messages Of regret:
NEW YoBK, Jan. 80.
| who will do honor to Californias new Demo-
! cratic senator on Thursday next.
| GROVER CLEVELAND.
FAN FRANCISCO. Feb 2.
| regret received invitation too late to at
| tend. The Democracy of the state join with
| you in honoring Senator White. Los Angeles
| is pretty proud of him. When they come west
| of the Missouri river for a president, look out
| for White. THOMAS j. CLUNIE.
| BAN Francisco, Jan. 80.
| Henry P. wilson,
Your dispatch received. Professional engage
! mems will prevent my attending. much to my
| regret 1 Join with eenator Whites Los An
| geles friends in congratulating him upon his
| election, and predict for him brilliant course
in the highest legislative body In the world
WV. FooTE.
| SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.
| Henry. P. Wilson, Secretary:
| San Fran ucisco greets her Southern California
| choice for United States Senator His honors
| honestly won will be worthily worn
J,F. SULLIVAN.
Letters and kilograms of regret were
| also read by Mr.. Wilson from Governor
| Markham, Hon. E B. Pond, General Rose.