Evening star., 1898-12-05
The Menu.
BuZzard's Bay oysters

Buzzard's Bay oysters
Clear Turtle Soup
PimoIas Celery Ra,iishes
Anchovies Salted Almonds Caviarc
Filet Of Chicken Halibut fried), Tar
tar Sauce
Cucumbcrs Potatoes Saute
Saddle of southdown Mutton
Green Peas Spinach
Terrapin, Arlington style
Gridirou Punch
Virginia Pheasants Cbroiled), Currant
Jelly HOminy Cakes
Cheffonade Salad
Ice Cream Plombiere Fancy Cakes
Coffee Cigars
Wines
Haut Sauterne
Neuve Clicquot, yellow label.
The fun began as soon as soup was served,
because Gridironers do not await the coming
of coffee TO precipitate their cataclysms
of cleverness upon their fortunate victims
II commenced with a keen burlesque on
the war investigating commission. The
commissioners We're represented by members
Of the club wearing black domino masks
and gowns, the latter bearing a big white
interrogation mark. In single file they en-
tered the hall to the singing by the chorus
of Hush! Hush. Hush. Here comes the
bOgie man"
Each commissioner carried an exhibit the
display OF which created side-hurting laugh
ter. One displayed the tin sword with
which General Corbin had cut his way to
the White House from the War Depart
ment and back again, and other features
were applications for commissions, a col
lection of authorized and unauthorized in
terviews with General Miles and humorous
reports on war matters. When exhibit A
TO Il was announced as the battle him of
the republic and Admiral Dewey's picture
was revealed. the applause was enthusi-
aStic. The report of the commission was
presented aud was brief as follows: First:
We find there has been a war; second, we
find Spain has been licked third, we find
that all Anglo-Americans stood together
Climax of Enthusiasm
The climax of the evening was reached
when that last sentence was spoken. The
American and British flags were displayed
together and a tremendous ovation was
given this significant incident. President
Hosford chose the combining of the colors
as the text for the introduction of Sir Will
frid Daurier, the premier of Canada, who
made an eloquent speech appropriate to
the incident.
The presentation of q freak horse to Brig
Gen. Henry V. Boynton, one of the oldest
and most beloved members of the club, was
another amusing incident, Mr.. w. II. Rap
ley manipulation of the theatrical prop
critics which produced an imitation of clat-
tering horseshoes being much enjoyed,
Uncle Sam with some of his new children
also made an amusing impression. Half "a
dozen colored boys represented FiHpinos,
and after they had executed a dance,
Uncle Sam was advised to get rid of them
| and get his 500 ,0OO back. after which the
| kids danced out through the open door. -
The speeches made during the evening
| were eloquent and inspiring, but as the
| Grtdironers have an iron-clad rule that nc
utters Ices at their feasts shall be recorded
| only those who were present can enjoy the
| satisfaction which these features gave
/ Especially significant and sincere were the
| exchanges of sentiment between the Amer
| leans and the Englishmen on the subject
| of their common brotherhood. President
| McKinley's health was proposed and DRUM
| standing, and he received an ovation. last
| II g several minutes. President Iglesias o1
| Costa Rica and Vice President Hobart wer,
| then honored and made appropriate re
| sponses LORD Hsrschell was introduced by
the singing Of God Save the Queen" ant