The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-02-10
IN INSURANCE BANQUET |.
SuperintendentS and Agents Eat, Drink
and Make Speeches.
THERE WAS A STREET PARADE
superintendent George Llewellyns Men
Have Gala Afternoon and Very Agree
ably Surprise Their Superior Royal
Feast at the Ferguson House

Saturday was a red letter day for the
employees Of the Prudential Insurance Com
/ pany in the Shenandoah district who are
under the supervision of Superintendent
| George L. Lewellyn. In October last the
company made a proposition that if the
employees worked honestly for the balance of
the year and made their allotment Of in
crease in business they should have banquet
at the cOmpany's expense. Always prompt
to respond to calls, the men set to work and
from Superintendent to the newest agent all
worked hard for the coveted honor. The
Shenandoah district won the prize-the ban
quet-and the agents succeeded in placing
the name of their Superintendent, George r.
| Llewellyn, among those Of the foremost
leaders ON the Prudential Record for 1895
Saturday was the day fixed for awarding
the prize and at l o'clock in the afternoon
I the agents and their guests assembled at the
company's offices, on South Main street.
There was a street parade, headed by the
Grant Band and an escort from Chief Bur
CESS Burns, Chief of Police Tosh and Police
men Lee and Hand. The line of parade was
stopped i'll front of st. Georges Lithuanian
Catholic church, on South Jardin street, and
Photographer Richard Dadd took an excellent
shot at it. The march was then continued to
the Ferguson House, where Mine Host
Hutchison was found in readiness to receive
them. The large dining room and parlor
were thrown open. Both were elaborately
decorated with buntingand streamers of all
colors, the beautiful national emblems predom-
mating. The dining room tables presented
a dazzling appearance, Bright silver and
crystal sparkled among snow-white cloths
and napkins and pyramids Of delicious fruit.
While Il rest was being taken in the parlor
after the parade the Grant Band played one
of its popular plantation melodies with novel
mtroductiOns with great success and was
heartily applauded Shortly after two
O'Clock Superintendent Llewcllyn led the
guests into the dining room and took his
station at the head Of the main table. TO his
left was w. f. King, representative from the
home office Of the Prudential Company in
Newark, n. j., and p. A. Roth. supernteud-
ent Of the Pottsville district TO the right
was G. G. Hickman, formerly of town and
now superintendent of the Shamokin district
The Others at the tables We're Drs. S. c. Spald-
ing, of town, and T.. W. Farrow, of Ashland,
medical examiners for the company; William
Samucls, Gilberton; and J. W. Gwinther,
CGntralia Chief Burgess Burns Chief of
Police Tosh and Assistants Thomas Lee and
George Walaitis; Assistant superintendent
James f, Collier, of Shenandoah, and NJ.
f. Lally, l.. Mangam, Thomas Dove Jr. T..
McNealis, X. VI. Glover and w. p. Brown
his aides = Assistant superintendent w. j.
Walsh Of Shenandoah, and p. ,J. Mcclure,
p. J. Scanlan II. j. Gelrity, II. +. Shuman,
j. Il. Kase, NJ. J. McI.ain and p. j. Graham,
his aides Assistant superintendent II. j.
English, of NIahanoy City, and Michael
Monaghan, Edward Flaherty d. j. Evans,
b. j. Garfield and j. l.. Seltzer, his aides:
Assistant Superintendent Thomas Morgan, of
; MahanOy City, and J. Cole, ID. Westwood, w.
Taylor and William Evans, his aides
Assistant Superintendent J. f. McFadden, of
Girardvile, and J. L. Seaman j, II. Flan-
3 nigan and Col b. Phillips, his aides I:
Assistant Superintendent j. j. Cleary, of
Ashland, and w. j. Daley, A. J. Barrett J =
r, Green, r. J. Broderck and Robert Carr,
his aides w. J. Watkins, of the HERALD,
and w. j. Morgan, of the Republican.
After Mr.. ID. Westwood responded to the
call for grace the insurance men and their
guests opened an assault upon an elaborate
and well prepared banquet as has been tabled
under the roof of the Ferguson House and
Mine Host Hutchison was warmly compile
mented upon it, as well the chef Elmer Opp,
and the many pretty young ladies who
attended to the table service. 4 glance at
the menu will better acquamt the public
with the treat the guests .Sharcd than words
in other form can convey;
MENU
BLUE POINTS.
Celery. Olives. Chow-chow.
WATERS.
Consomme Prudential Green Turtle.
! Columbia Salmon. llOlandaise Sauce.
st. Julien, Potatoes Dolphin.
Ham, Champagne Sauce,
Tongue, Tomato Sauce.
Roast Rib of Beef, Brown Tomatoes.
Spring Lamb. Mint Sauce.
Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Roast Duck, $Cunant, Jelly.
ID Mashed Potatoes, Tomatoes, Corn.
@Aspangus Tips. Stewed Onions.
New Wax Beans. Sweet Potatoes.
FFRENCH PEAS.
Deyiled Crabs Llewellyn Style.
Roman Mush. Raspberry Jelly,
- Chicken Salad. salmon Salad.
English Plum Pudding Brandy Sauce,
Apple, Peach, Mince Pie
Cocoanut Memngue.
Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Ice Cream.
Neapoitan Blanc Mango.
Cocsanut Cake Chocolate Cake.
Bananas. Oranges Apples, Grapes.
~ Raisins. Assorted Nuts.
Neulchatel Swiss, Hand Cheese
Tea CStiee, Chocolate.
After the banquet the guests returned "a
the parlor and for about three hours toasts
were proposed and responded ina very in
teresting, instructive and frequently very
amusing manner, Mr.. W. f. King re-
sponded to The Prudential with much
effect and the superintendents and agents
heartily appauded him for the instructive
and encouraging remarks he made V As the
applause died outlMr, W, J: Walsh stepped
forward and, in.Ibehalf of the agents OF the
district, presented Superintendent Llewellyn
with very handsome onyx and gold piano
lamp with beautiful silk shade of delicate
tint, fresh from stronse's jeWelry store Mr'