Middletown transcript., 1895-03-16
OFFICIAL DINING
Members of the M. e. Church Board
Banqueted at william Taylor's.

Banqueted at william TayIor's.
~ EEa the NJ, E. Church
~ Um(i was banqueted OF
1V1M(NI Monday by Mr.. ano
MWM Mrs. VIM. Taylor
nE1FE%CN at the Taylor man.
thHfmSEAl sion on North
(MlWkONy Broad Street, the
Sk,NN$L occasion being the
second annual din.
~ ner given for the
Board by one of its members. There were
fifteen of the official brethren present be-
sides few of the mothers and daughters in
Israel, and, as social event it was one of
the most delightful Of the Conference year.
The dining hall was resplsndent with
glistening cut-glass silver and fine napery,
and the service was exquisite, of
Delmonico.
As the company gathered about the
bountiful board, the white-locked patri-
archs. of near four score years. the strong
men of middle life and vigorous youth
mingled their voices with the sweet soprano
of the ladies in singing praise God from
whom all blessings fow," thus honoring the
old custom of singing prelude to the
grace" which followed. Dinner was served
from 2 to 6p. Land the following was the
menu w
aOvsters on Half She'll
Roast Turkey Celery, Cranberry Sauce,
sEl -- Chicken Salad,
Hot Rolls, Vegetables, Cold Slaw,
Biscuit,
Jellies, Sauces, Pickles,
49, Gelatine,
Ice Cream. Cake,
Fruit,
= Cafe au Lat
The repast was well seasoned with the |
spice of wit. merry jest and brilliant repsr-
tee, and when the last course was removed, |
A. G. Cox, who enjoys the distinction of /
having inaugurated these delightful occa-
sions. expressed in felicitous words and |
manner the appreciate IN and enjoyment of |
all present. He became eloquent in enum-
Grating the blessings that come to the
church whose official family is SO unite,,
and referred to the custom that prevailed
in the early church of having congregation
al meetings of a similar nat ire, when til.
people came together and break bread in
social Love Feast" as often as they OBJ
served the spiritual Love Feast" And he
recommended that hereafter, instead Of
having these occasions annually the,
should be quarterly. Whereupon il was
agreed that at the time of the regular
Quarterly Meetings, the Official Board vii
either dine or sup together at the home OF
one of the members, and instead of wait
ing until next March for return IF Mon
days enjoyment they will repeat it in June
when the roses come again."
The absence of the Presiding Elder on
Monday, was much regretted, an officiaI
obligation preventing him from being pres.
ent
The cordial and graceful hospitality of
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor and their family. the
good cheer and freedom made everyone at
home. But while it was season of great
enjoyment, the sound of voices that are
still, and the touch of vanish ed hands were
constantly in the thought of everyone.
Those present were: Thomas Cavender,
N. Burris, J. B, Roberts, A. g. Cox, G. E.
Hukill, DR.. r. b. Mckee. Lewis Fennimore,
J. G. Parker, NJ, B. Burris. Esq. ]. P, Will
son, William Brockson, ]. H. Emerson,
Hugh c. Browne, e. s. Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Barnett, Mrs. N. Burris, Mrs.
E. s. Jones, Mrs. James Collins. Mrs. T. H.
Armstrong, Miss Hazard, Miss Burris,
Mr.. Edgar Clark and Mr.. Will Collins
Elect Senator.