The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-01-26
WINE AND WISDOM
The Board of Trade Eats
Its Sixth Annual Dinner
at Taylor's.
FOR GREATER JERSEY CITY
William McAdoo Sends a Strong
Letter and Able Men Discuss
Various Topics.

The members Of the Board Of Trade met
last night, but not in the Board rooms They
met in the banqueting hall of Taylor's Hotel
and dropped, for q while, talking about good
streets, good sewers and good water, and
devoted all their energies to the good wine,
good food and good speeches provided at this
sixth annual dinner Of the Board. s.
As the hands of the clock in the hall of the
hotel pointed seven o'clock a stream of guests
began to climb the stairs. They came from
every part of the State, and scarcely a Board
Of Trade in New Jersey was unrepresented
at this gathering of merchants, lawyers and
''other dreadful sorts of people"
The managers of the dinner had bargained
for only ninety covers and had a small feel
ing down in the bottom of their hearts that
there would be a few vacant seats, but to
their delightful surprise every seat was filled,
and the proprietor of the hotel had to ar
range accommodations for nearly thirty
more than anyone had counted upon.
When a guest arrived he found at the head
of the stairs Messrs. Fl. v. Condict, DIR. l.. j.
Gordon, Andrew j. Corcoran, W. j. TAFT,
F. w. Elliot and N. J. H. Edge, and these
showed him where to put his coat and hat
and then ushered him into a reception room,
where the ''appetizersn were. About half
past seven Mr.. John j. VOORHEES,, President
of the board, arm in arm with Mr.. S. S.
Packard. of business college fame, headed
the procession to the dining room.
There the tables were laid in horseshoe
form, and were beautifully decorated by the
cunning hands of Florist John Reid. Banks
of roses, carnations and other odorous
flowers were piled in artistic confusion at
the head table, while branches of smilax
trailed on the white cloth in and among the
epergnes loaded with fruit.
A n e;~,,n1 Dow Dr (to1soa1i1Jc Pinot
asked grace, and the company was seated.
WHO WERE THERE.
With President VOORHEES, at the head
table were:-R. Wayne Parker, of Newark;
Col. Charles W. Fuller, VIM. Il. Vermilye,
S. s. Packard, of New York; r. V. Linda
bury, of Elizabeth; Major q. K. Pangborn,
William Hogencamp, Andrew J. Corcoran,
DIR. Stockton, of Newark Board of Trade;
w. II. Rogers and Benjamin Eastwood, of
Paterson Board of Trade; j. E. Powelson
and c.. Randolph, of New Brunswick Board
of Trades
At the long table were: DR.. Benjamin
Edge, w. H. Beach, James W, Hunt, Edlow
w. Harrison, Judge Jno. A. McGrath, Will
lard G.. Fisk, Henry Snyder, City Superin-
tendent of Education; Principal Sweeney,
Principal Guilford, G. G. Fountain, Joel w.
Brown, E.. F. Emmons, j. McIlhinney, Ro-
bert A. Simpson, Jno. Mullins, Commissioner
Jno. Pearson, Edwin Manners, H. G.. Nc
Gully: ". ]. Montgomery, John m J.
J. Mooney, G.. D. Eaton, W. A. Corcoran,
Robert Graves Corcoran, James G. Mine
han, John Casey, j. S. Menagh, P. H.
O'Neill, Thomas Hall, E.. Hartnett, Robert
Anderson, L. V. Booraem, James E. Vos-
burgh, George w. Young, J. E. Banks,
Charles EsteerDrooks G; W. 9. Phi illiPs, w.
king, J.. P. Hall, H. L.. Kellers,
J. E. Macarthur, M. McMurray, F. Stevens,
E. R. Vessels, Myles McCartin, Fred G.
Wolbert, j. Whelihan, c. G. Jewell, W. ID.
Yves, c.. C. Van Anglen, Charles Furst,
Emile DATE, James Young, James.Leo, G.
H. White and B.. l.. Stowe.
This is what was provided
MENU.
Blue Points on Deep Shell. Celery.
Soup.
Bisque of Lobster.
Hors D'Oeuvrss.
Patties of Game. Queen Olives
smelts Split and Broiled. Tartar Sauce.
Parlsian Potatoes. Cucumbers.
-Moet & chaudon.
Roast Leg Southdown Mutton
Tenderloin Of Beef, Mushroom Sauce.
French Peas. Caulifower. au gratiR.
Entree.
Stewed Terrapin. Bait imore Style.
Relieve.
Roast Grouse, Larded.
Fried Hominy. Currant Jelly.
Lettuce Salad, French Dressing.
Nssselrode Pudding s"eF''' Brandy Jelly.
Roquefort and Brie. Toasted Or ekers.
Desserts.
-Moet & Chandon Cigars, Sherbst.
Mandarin Oranges, Pears. r.
Grapes, Nuts and Raisins, Ice Cream.
Coffee. Liqueurs.
WHAT THE PRESIDENT ALE
When these dainties were removed Pres
ident VOORHEES, told the guests what a pleas
ant duty it was to welcome them. He re-
garded the large attendance as a good omen
for the success of the Board.
81 am charged, not loaded, oh, no, with
statistics as to what the Board has done but
out of consideration for yon | will not use
these" Mr.. voorhees, read a section OF
the Boards rules regarding the questions
advocated by the Board, and under such a
banner, he said, all could fight; on such a
broad platform any may stand. The Board
has done good work and Jersey City needs
its ministrations.
eve are told that Jersey City is the gate
way of the continent. Now we exhibit a
shocking lack of local pride and a deplorable
lack of interest in home trade. The Board
should help the state of affairs and be a
champion for clean streets, clean sewers,
clean water, clean politics, good schools and
better iails." Loud laughter.
Mr.. VOORHEES, found fault with the city'S
motto. Instead of saying, "Let Jersey City
prosper" it should read, make Jersey City
prosper, and this can only be accomplished
by a board of men with ideas, who will put
their strength to the work. The Board can
and must do this. "Are you willing to aid
u.s."
A LETTER FROM MR.. M'ADoo.
Mr.. voorhees, read letters from Congress
man Fielder, Mayor Wanser and others, re-
GREETING their absence. One from Assist
ant Secretary w. McAdoo is particularly
interesting and reads as follows:
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, Z
WASHINGTON, Jan. l9, 1884.
Mr.. John j. Voorhees,, President Board OF
Trade, jersey City, N. j.:
NV DEAR SIR-Ih have held back an answer to
your very kind, anu l know. sincere and hearty
invitation TO attend the annual banquet on the
25th instant, hoping tnat l might Dc able 10 SO
arrange affairs as to accept the same. L SIN
cere!y regret thar l find myself SO circum-
stanced that it does not look at all possible that
l can get away on that date.
When / had the honor or representing Jersey
CITY in Congress, l was greatly aided by tho
advice and suggestions OF your body. and
believe that the gentlemen composing your
board have rendered iucalculable services to
Jersey City. II would be sad indeed II a city
uossessed of such q splendid geographical posi-
lion and with manifold natural advantages
should be- held back from taxing its proper
place by lack Of public spirit local pride, and the
honest and united effort OF its best citizens to
advance her interests. The three essentials,
order 10 progress are, a full supply OF whole
some water, q good sewerage system, and well