Arizona republican., 1894-01-11
OFFICERS IN GLORY.
Third Annual Banquet to Ari-
 zona'S National Guard.
Successful FeaSting and Abundant Cheer at the House of Surgeon
 General Helm.

Cleopatra sought to destroy her for mldable Roman enemies by feasting them. She succeeded pretty well with Marc Antony, at least.
 Surgeon General Scott Helm believes he can best overcome all foreign foes by feasting his own fellow soldiers. Accordingly, in 1891 he instituted the custom of an annual military banquet to so many of the National Guard off cers of Arizona as his modest home could well accommodate. Last evening the third in this series of prandial re- unions occurred. It proved to be the most brilliant of such events yet cele- brated.
 Considerable attention was given to the item of decorations and Colonel Helms dining room shone respendent- with military emblazonment. Captain H. F. Robinson had charge of this de- tail and faithfully wrought it out with all his artistic skill and inventiveness. At the south end of the room an im- mense flag, forty feet long, formed wall upon which was arranged the foot ball mems flying wedge" of rifles, shining gold sabres and pistols. Op- posite on the north side stood a great shield in the national stars and stripes, with bugle at the base, out of which five bayonsts rose to symbolize the might with which nation sure of it's right may protect itself A rosette of red, white and blue bunting formed the center ceiling piece, from which other stars and stripes fell in graceful festoons to the four corners of the room. There nd ofb tary insignia tasteiuIlv disposed DOT traits of some of Americas noblest sons. The effect proved most inspiring as Arizona's guardsmen sat down to table spread with luxuries and aglow with the com bined briIliance of electric lights, banquet lamps and wax candles. At roll call, 6 D. m., only two absen- tees were reported, due to some hiatus in rail or stage connections. At the head of the table of course sat the host, Col. Helm; opposite him Chief Justice Baker held 8 post of honor. On Col. Helms right were arranged in the or der named Gov. L. c. Hughes Judge Advocate General Joseph Campbell, Major R. Allyn Lewis, Second Battalion; Captain John Wickham, Company B; Lieutenant Frank Alkire, adjutant Sec ond battalion; Lieutenant Hefin, Con- pany B; Territorial Auditor H. c. Boone, MT. John Armstrong and War Correspondent T. A. Jobs, c. L. F. On his left sat Adjutant General s. Schwartz, Lieutenant Colo nel T. E. Dalton, Major H. F. Robin son, inspector of small arms; Chaplain Winfield Scott. U. s. A.; Lieutenant Charles H. Jones, of Tempe; Assistant surgeon First regiment; Lieutenant Pearce, Company B; Territorial Secre- tary c. M. Bruce and MaJor George W. Hoadley, paymaster N. G. A.
 The menu, served admirably and in due course, according to the very latest American military tactics, comprised the following approved commissary stores:
 Introductory Tonic,
 Raw Oysters.
 Baked Fish, Egg Dressing,
 Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
 Mashed Potatoes, Giblet Gravy. Celery. Salted Almonds. Olives.
 Sauternes Apollinaris.
 Roast Venisou. Crane Jelly. Green Peas.
 Champagne.
 Sweet Bread Sauce.
 Plum 1dding, Brandy Sauce. Edam Cheese.
 Fruits. Nuts Confections.
 Cafe Neir. Cognac. Cigars.
 After soldiers appetite had been