Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-14
PRESS IS FEASTED.
Newspaper Men the Guests of
Messrs. McHugh and Lard
ner at Tower Inn.
ROYAL Observation-Disclosures

Flow of Reason Follows the Repast. and
Suggestions for Organization Take Form
in a Tri-City CIub-Interesting Remin-
iscences by B. f. TnIinghast and other
Speeches.
Newspaper men of Rock Island, Da-
venport and Moline were the guests of
Charles McHugh at the Watch Tower
inn last night. 1t was a royal feast,
indeed, that had been provided for
them, and together with the warm,
brotherly hospitality of their host.
and j. F. Lardner, general manager of
the Tri-City Railway company. who
cooperated with Mr.. McHugh in the
entertainment. caused the men of the
quill to forget the cares that infest the
day and Join hands in having n
good, friendly, sociable time, such as
they never had opportunity to have
before. The result of the comingling
of the fraternity was the formation of
the Tri-City Press club, and Messrs.
McHugh and Lardner, both of whom
have proven their interest in and
friendship for the newspapers on in
Vulnerable occasions, were made hon
orary members, and both were given
the password and grip and accorded
full privileges ofthe organization, even
before it was formed.
The following were present: B. F.
Tillinghast, j. f. Calkens, r. HI.
Cram, Davenport Democrat; S. w.
Searle, L. j. Feeney, Davenport Lead
er; lie Roy II. Greene. f. B. Brady,
Davenport Times; L. Kramer, c.. W.
Daily, Davenport Republican; II. 2.
Simpson, j. j. La Velle, j. NJ. Coli
gan, Rock ISLAND ARGUS; Walter
johnson, j. X Brandenburg, F. w.
Rinck, Rock Island Union; j. p Keif-
fer. Rock Island Volks-Zeitung; w. +.
Keever, Moline Mail; Charles Me
Hugh and j. L. Lardner.
The guests of the evening were con-
veyed to and fro by special train
furnished by Mr.. Lardner. The
Tower was reached about 9 o'clock,
and after inhaling a soft and soothing
wave from a rosy blaze in the fire
place, the enchanting strains of an
orchestral was Petersen 's-playing
a march emanated from the second
floor and directed the party thither.
And what a feast met the eye! Dis
cussion was limited. and the guests
proceeded to secure a take The
banquet was served, and in the mimi
table stvle which has made Mine Host
McHugh the envy of feilow-caterers,
in coy dining room, the tables
aside from the dainty viands and
wines, bearing pretty bouquets of
flowers. In the southeast corner sat
the orchestra, which discoursed
selections throughout the
evening. The menu:
BouiIlon.
Sailed Almonds Queen olives
Baked Columbia River Salmon.
Parisienne Potatoes.
Claret.
Boiled Spring Chicken.
Mashed Potatoes. French Peas.
Creme de Menthe Punch
Roast Blue Wing Teal Duck.
Lettuce and Tomatoe Salad.
Haul Sauternes.
Assorted Cake Fruit Ice Cream.
Coffee. Cigars.
Flow of Soul.
Justice done to the above, Walter |
Johnson, the POSTMASTER, arose, and |
in behalf of Mr.. McHugh. extended |
greetings to the tri-city newspaper
for which he said all knew |
full well the host had ever held a cor
dial feeling. Mr.. johnson said the |
flow of SOUL was now in order, and |
he announced as the first number of |
the program Cur Distinguished |
Host, - a toast that was appropriately |
for they were golden words |
Of truth that were spoken by j. f. |
city editor of the Democrat, |
when he told of the success which |