Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-04-26

known caterer Mr.. ]. ]. Pooler of Port
land to his assistance, which is a suth
cient guarantee that the dinner was
admirably served, all the minor details
being carefully looked after. Following
is the
MENU.
Cane Oysters on Shell
Mock Turtle Soup.
Salmon, French Peas,
Cucumbers, Radishes, Small Potatoes.
Turkey, Cranberry Sauce. French Peas.
Drowned Mashed Potatoes
Asparagus on Toast.
Filett of Beef, with Mushrooms.
Pine Apple FritterS, Wine Sauce.
Roman Punch.-CigaretteS.
Duck, with Currant Jelly. Saratoga Ships'
Lobster Salad.
Strawberries and Cream. Assorted Cake.
Ice Cream. Fruit. Wine Jelly. Gomez
Cigars.
During the progress of the banquet
Steady's Orchestra Of Berlin, \. H, as
sis ted by Geo. H. Aylmer Brooke as
pianist, added to the enjoyment of the
occasion by distoursing their choicest
strains. The piano, Behnng, was kind
" loaned for this occasion by Mr.. G. r.
Magoon, from Bailey'S music rooms
and it was much admired for its clear
sweet tone.
POST PRANDIAL EXERCISES.
1t was nearly II O'Clock when Toast
master T. J. Welch raped the tables to
order and opened the after dinner exer-
cises. He gave cordial address of vel
come addressing the company substan-
TALLY as follows
Gentlemen,-It is a pleasurable privilege
assigned me in behalf Of the Grand Trunk
Commercial Travellers Association, to ex-
tend to its guests and members a most
hearty, earnest and sincere welcome to its
fourth annual meeting The Grand Trunk
Commercial Travellers Association makes no
special claims, extraordinary pretensions or
beneficiary privileges to induce travelling
men to become affiliated with its Crganiza-
ton. 1t is purely and simply body OF men
banded together to promote and maintain
the fundamental principles OF charity, friend
snip and DrOthtrly love The unique position
in this worlds affairs that tray cling men
undergo, absence from home, causing pOliti-
cal ostracsm or non utilization with the ordi-
nary duties OF citizenship lead them to com
ninge together.
1t is unity OF purpose, maintenance of
charity and brOthcrly love that animate the
members OF this body and that surely means
its perpetuatOn. And as lay down the rein
OF government and place it in the hands OF
the next president. vino is a warm rsOnal
friend the highest compliment | could ex-
tend to this body, l can say as each and
everyone OF us can say to the other, we are
indeed friends in adversely or prosperity.
Mr.. Roberts, the newly elected presi-
dent OF the association, was then intro
duccd, and after reading letters Of regret
from Lauris J. Page of Boston, the score
tary of the y. Z. Travellers Association,
Col. Stevenson of Montreal 1.-THE name OF
Col. Stevenson was greeted by three
cheers and tiger" in remembrance OF
the courteses extended to the boys when
visiting Montreal several years sincel
6. D. Stratton Of Gorham, Willie Thick
ems OF Portland and referring to Others
received, not read, Mr.. Roberts expressed
his thanks for the honor conferred upon
him in electing him president of the asso-
citation, and pledged his best efforts for
the advancement of their mutual inter
ests, and closed by relating capital
story, which of course was bound to
occur.
Lieut.. Gov. Mansur was the next
speaker, responding to the toast, 1.-THE
State of Vermont" He was most en-
Enthusiastically received, those present ris
ing in his honor. He gave briet sketch
of the history of Vermont, asserting that
1T was not measured by broad acres but
by it's representative men and women
He took his hearers back to the days O
1777, showed how Vermont was mode
republic, passed the first constitution
prohibiting human slavery, and no forced
payments to any Church. He spoke o
Gov. Chittenden, who by his ACTS proved
himself one of the foremost statesmen 0
his day. He next ALLUDED to our repre-
sentatives in the national Senate, Phelps
Foote, Edmunds, Morrill,, 1.-THE two latte
occupying for years the two most i'm
portant chairmanships, that of the Ju
dietary and Finance, and Proctor, H
showed how Gov. Holbrook had upheld
President Lincoln at the time of the civi
war and how great had been the advan
tage to the country at that time through
President Lincoln falling in with Gov
Holbrook's suggestions. Of Vermont
share i'll the war the speaker said no les
than $4,000 native Yermonters wer
sent out, giving more men proportion
ately than any other State and Yer
mont's valor was universally admitte,
and admired. He said the State wa
small in population because SO many q
her citizens had gone out to build up an,
honor other states, citing many prom
nent Vermonters now residents of othe
States. In closing he conceded the Com
mercal Travellers ito be an importan
factor i'll the country, welding a larg
political and moral influence, The had pei
sonally seen it, and composed of men c
tried fidelity to the vast interests sui
mitted to them, and as such they wer
always welcome to Vermont. Very heart