The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-02

BY a wide margin, the third annual
dinner of the Fourteen Friends one
of the leading social organizations of
the city, given at Hotel Best, begin
ming shortly before midnight last night
and continuing into this morning was
one Of the most brilliant Of the many
memorable events of the club. AS is
the rule it was given for the members
only, ana il was attended bya goOdly
number. The early hours OF the night
were passed IN an informal manner
chatting ana pleasant exchanges oC-
CupyinE the time. At II o'clock the
gathering repaired to the dining hail.
which was a bower of beauty. the de-
CoratiNe work having been arranged
by Thurman. The walls and ceiling
were lavishly adorned with the colors
Of the club, nile green and pink. Su
Spended were Il large number of Jap
anesc lanterns. 1he stars and stripes
were entwined with beautiful effect in
the decorations Three long tables,
running lengthwise, We're arranged per-
fectly. An abundant display Of Geor-
gia pines and evergreens were placed
at short intervals on the tables.
Preceding the opening of the
courses short business session was
held, presided over by President Peter
EOos, of the club, who also acted as
tOastmaster at the dinner. The meet
il = being concluded, the festivities
were commenced Stewart James
Best, of the Fourt zen Friends, as
sisted by Mrs. Best, prepared the menu,
which was comprised of the appended
list Of palatable eatibles: Blue points
on half shell. turkey with Cranberres,
ham. cold veal. hausenpfeffer, mashed
potatoes, potato salad, baked sweet
potatoes celery, olives, pickles, friut,
coffee, cake, ice cream, nuts and rails
ins.
Tho feast of reason and flow of soul
began with an interesting address by
POSTMASTER 4OGs He spoke at length
on the object oC the gathering, which
was to celebrate the third anniversary
of the club He "eCalled the purposes
for which the club was formed, To
promote good fellowship, sustain the
standing of its members as citizens and
to care for the wants Of members when
in need. Mr.. NoCe happily remarked
that "a little nonsense now and then is
rclshed by the WiSest men," The speak
er referred with price to the standing
of the men i'm the many pursuits of
life who are members Of the organlz-
alton. Mr. Noos concluded his speech
with the sincere wish that the merry
COterie Will enjoy many happy returns
of the day.
Presidont-elcct Alb-rt Heller. George
Wirth, Jr.. County Commissioner De-
muth, Albert Wcstpfahl. Fred G. Ehr-
hardt, h. +. Moore. Albert Gutheinz
followed with pleasing remarks in the
order noted. Tne remaining hours of
tie occasion We're spend in a pleasant
manner. The members present were
Peter YOos, Philip G. Scheuer, William
Nagle, b. f. Moore, Walter Nape. Will
liam GOdshall, William SChwcnker, Jo-
seph SlOCum, Thomas Huffy, George
Wirth, Jr., James f. Best, Albert
Heller, Albert WeG' pfa' John Schunk,
Charles Deising, Charles Neuls, DR..
Albert Kalb, Louis thinner, Charles
Klrst, John Dcmuth George Scheuer,
William Lafferty, Albert Guthein2,
William Budenbach, Andrew Best.
Samuel Watson, Charles Heller, James
Mccoy. The committee of arrange
ments, to whom is due the highest COM
pl-mcnts for the untiring efforts put
forth in bringing about such an elab-
crate and GuccesSful conclusion of the
event was composed of Fred G.. Ehr-
hardt, chairman; George Wirth, John
SChunk, Charles Deising, Albert Heller.
Albert Westpfahl and Andrew j. Best.
The music was given under the direc-
tion OF Peter Mccormick