The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-23
.HIO').A|0RED THE QUEEN
Norfolk EnglIshmen and Their American
Guests Have a Banquet.
CELEBRATION BY ST. GEORGE SOCIETY
Fonsts Pledged In Hearty Spirit by
the Subjects or Grcnt britain and
Thoae Of Uncle Snm i'm Honor Of
the Jubilee OF EnsInnd's Greatest
Gucen-.An Elaborate Affair.

Loyal English hearts and sturdy
American ones met on common ground
last night. when they gathered at the
magnificent banquet given by the st.
George Society OF this city to
womanly life rs well as the glorious
reign OF Victoria. Queen Of Great Britain
and Ireland and Empress OF India the
diamond jubilee OF whose suspicious
sovereignty was then being celebrated
all over the civilized world.
The banquet was spread In the spa-
cious dinng-room Of the Atlantic hotel.
and 1t was one Of the most elaborate
afairs Of the kind ever given in this
city. The table extended the entire
length or the apartment and was beau
tiiully decorated with palms .And grow
ing plants and fancy designs, artistically
embodying the national standards Of
both Great Britain and the Great Re-
public
The guests assembled around the fes-
tive board included not only all the
prominent Englishmen resident here,
but also number Of the most promi-
nent citizens Of Norfolk
THE MENU.
The banquet Itself was q very elegant
meal. and Mine Host Dodson scored q
distinct triumph in the preparation and
serving Of the dinner. The toast cards
were beautifully gotten up by Tiffany,
ana the coat Of arms Of Great Britain
on the inside being beautifully emblaz-
oned In gold. The menu was as follows:
MOCK turtle Soup. Sherry.
Spots, Broiled. Soft Shell Crabs.
Saratoga Potatoes. Claret
ENTREE
Spring Chicken.
Mashed Potatoes Sliced Toma toes
Ribs Of Beef. spring Lamb.
New Potatoes. Green Peas
Asparagus on Toast. Sliced Cucumbers.
Caret.
Nuts and RaisIns. Fruits,
Champagne.
Coffee. Cigars. Whlskey. Appollnaris.
To this beautiful repast the guests sat
down shortly after o'clock, and at q
lew minutes past 10 the toastmaster Mr..
n. NJ. Bateson, raped the assembly to
order.
TIE TOAsTs.
lie then proposed the first toast, ''The
Queen. the Prince Of Wales and the
Royal Family" which was eloquently
responded to by Captain Vance.
This was drank amid the greatest
enthusiasm and then the loyal English
men arose as one man and sang In
hearty chorus God Save the Queen"
The President Of the United States
was proposed by Hon. Barton Myers,
British Consul, and Judge Thomas II.
Wilcox responded In graceful speech.
The Press" was then proposed by Mr..
Z. T.. Peters and the toast was respond
ed to Mr.. Allmand McKoy Griggs.
The St George Society," the next
and responded to by Mr.. N. NJ. Bateson.
Our Guests" proposed by Mr.. Ogil-
vie. was happily responded to by Mr..
James T.. Duncan. who made one Of his
witty little speeches. which was well re-
ccived.
"The Ladies" was then proposed by
Mr.. a. B. Stevens and Mr.. Hairy {:
Keeling responded briefly calling on Mfr.
Duncan TO second him. which that gem
tleman did. langhingly protesting
against having greatness thus thrust
Then followed one of the most enjoya-
bic features Of the affair, the lin
promptus."
Mr. William Moore was called on for
song and he responded with humor-
Gus selection. Afterward Mr.. Harry
Stuart Bailey rendered beautiful tenor
solo and then he and Mr.. Moore sang q
Duet
Mr.. Merritt then proposed ''The
Queen, the Ideal Mother This toast
was drank amid great cheering. Mr..
bNluPS tiitn proposed Mine HOST DOd-
SON." and that gentleman made a grace
ful acknowledgements, after which the
guests sang Tor He's Jolly Good Fell
low"
So the merry feast went forward until
the early hours and the members Of the
ST. George Society and their American
guests viii never cease to remember
with pleasure their part In the celebra-
ton OF the sixtIeth anniversary OF the
rule Of England's Greatest Queen.