The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1894-01-11
SOCIAL ENJOYMENT.
Madison Citizens Banquet the State Board
of Agriculture at the Lake Park Last
Evening--An Occasion Of Rare
Enjoyment.

One of those social gatherings for
which Madison has gained an enviable
reputation for genuine hospitality, was
held at the Lake Park last evening, the
occasion being q banquet in honor of the
visiting members of the State Board Of
Agriculture. The board had completed
its business during the afternoon and
the members were in prime condition
for an evening of social enjoyment, and
our citizens were disposed to give them
q good time. Mayor Patterson acted as
host and everybody present was placed
at has ease.
About 10 O'Clock, the company re-
paired to the dining room where q mag
~niticent supper awaited them and which
was discussed amid the most enjoyable
good fellowship. After having been re-
freshed to their hearts content, Mayor
Patterson arose and formally welcomed
the visiting gentlemen, Chas. Keith, re-
firing president OF the board, responding
in equally happy terms. Mr.. Keith re-
viewed the work Of the board, and dwelt
especially upon the success Of South
Dakota's agricultural exhibit at the
worlds fair, his remarks being pleasing
and entertaining.
r. G. McCailister was then introduced
as toast master, and in turn introduced
@. N. Harris of Aberdeen who responded
to the toast, ''The Grain Palace"
Next came j. A. Trow of this city, his
subject being "Lake County, Its Posi-
! ton in the State" Mr.. Trow intimated
that when the state fair is permanently
located, q matter which Is now being
discussed, Madison would like to be con-
sidered and would be pleased to pick the
, plum.
Maj. Geo. A. Silsby OF Mitchell, as he
8 announced, appeared as a substitute for
his fellow townsman, j. K. Smith, who
was present, and responded to the toast,
1.-The Corn Palace" Of which Mitchell ID
|. the possessor. Major Silsby is a "brick,'
! and the go~od-natured way in which be
!, used his friend Smith as the figure Of
! all his jokes will probably lead Mr.
Smith to select somebody else for hil
Substitute the next time he appears In
company. Mr.. Silsby reviewed the worl
of the Corn Palace association ACC
showed it to be successful enterprist
financially and otherwise.
Oscar p. Kemp OF WATERFOWL, presi
9 dent elect, reviewed "The Horse Inter
ests," and Frank M. Byrne of Faulktol
b dealt in "Sheep and Wool"
III. W.. Smith OF Minnehaha count!
was assigned the subject of "Swine,
ID which he detailed at length.
The closing toast was madison
il Pride, the State Normal School, whicI
b was responded to by Chas. B. Kenned
OF this city, who enjoys the distinctio
Of having secured the institution TO u
IN as o part of his work as a member of th
territorial legislature. ati 81
I'll Taking in his hand a magnificent oil
yer water set, Mayor Patterson az
proachsd the retiring president, Cha
Keith, and in hearty words presente
him with the token as a mark OF goo
VI viii and recognition for his untirin
o work for the success OF the boards ur
~dertakings. The gift was graciously N
= ceiyed by Mr.. Keith.
I. Landlord Sherman was rendered
4 vote Of thanks for his uniform courtes
i toward the guests and also for the 10
b lowing rich menu:
Oysters. raw, stewed, escalloped,
Picked beets, Iced olives,
! ne Sweet pickles, Celery,
4 Boiled ham with sliced lemon,
Ok tongue, Roast turke.
~ Clipped beef,
~ Sa'ads-Shrimp, Cabbage,
Of Roman punch,
2 Tea biscuit, Cream brea'
Cocoanut cake, Fig cake,
Jelly cake, Chocolate grape
! Vanilla ice cream,
Apples, Malaga grapes, Orange
London layer ~raisins,
"a Tea, Coffee, Chocolat
The following guests partook of Il
re- s%umptuous repast: /,
" Oscar p. Kemp Of WATERFOWL, M.
Z Kelley OF Aberdeen, James 8. Zebree
q Hal