Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1900-04-12
G. B. B. A. BANQUET.
A Magnificent Testimonial to the
Efficient Head of the OrganiZa-
tion, Dennis A. Hayes, by
Fellow Craftsmen

GreSluenU DeillS n. hayes Ol UHe
Green Bottle Blowers Association of
the United States and Canada, was
Saturday night given a testimonial
by his fellow tradesmen of Bridgeion,
and honors paid him by the officiary
of the city and county, such as
seldom come to any man.
1t was magnificent banquet given
by the members of Branches No. s
and 10 of this city, and among the
invited guests were the Mayors of
Bridgeton and Millville, the mem
bers of Council of this city, and the
representatives of the Legislature
from this county.
Old glory was everywhere in evil
dence insBroad street Hal. Saturday.
Great flags hung their full length at
either end, and here and there they
were caught up in tasty festoons,
while bunting was entwined over
girder and about post, presenting a
beautiful, patriotic scene. Running
the entire length of the big hall were
three great tables handsomely spread,
and covers were laid for more than
two hundred persons. Upon the
tables were potted plants, ferns and
palms, and gathered about those
three great tables were one hundred
and seventy-five glass blowers, to-
gether with the especially invited
guests.
AT the head of the centre table was
President Hayes, the guest of honor,
and on either side of him were Vice
President Doughty, Secretary VIM.
Launer and Executive Committee
man, George Branin.
Prof. F. d. Carll's orchestra was
stationed off the banquet floor and
rendered delightful music, while the
following elaborate banquet was
splendidly served:
ConSomme a la Royal
Veal Timbale-Peas
Olives, Sailed Almonds, Gherkins
Roast Turkey
Mashedapotatoes Cranberry Sauce
Vienna bread Tea biscuit
Chicken salad
NeapOlitan ice cream
Cake Coffee
Cigars.
1t was after ten o'clock when Chair
man Oscar Kennels raped for order,
and speeches were made. The chair
man made happy little speech, con
graduating the members of the trade
and welcoming the guests, at the
same time paying deserved compli-
ment to the honored guest of the
evening. He then introduced Mayor
Hampton, of this city.
The Mayor was accorded an ovation
and said that the glassworkers of
Bridgeton had the distinction of CIV
ing the largest public dinner ever
given in this city. He was hoppy to
be able to congratulate the officers
and members of the Association upon
the success attending this effort. The
glass industry, the Mayor recognized,
was the most important in Bridgeton
and he desired to impress upon the
members that the success of the in
duStry is linked closely ith their own
( success, and he was happy to state
that the workmen had practically the
best wishes of the entire community.
He made a very happy reference to
Mayor Payne, of Millyille, and prac-
tically gave that gentleman an un-
looked for surprising introduction.
Mayor Payne, always equal to the
emergency, addressed his fellow
craftsmen, as he was happy to address
them, most eloquent. He declared
himself to be glassworker, and he
was not ashamed of it,. He then asked
what had wrought this change in
Bridgeton, this change made SO very
apparent by the scene this night. He
spoke of the condition of affairs a
year ago, and here this great
body of intelligent men were assem-
bled in a public place, enjoying feast
of reason and flow of soul. He paid
an eloquent tribute to the guest of
the evening, President Hayes, and
declared that it was a rare pleasure
to be able to stand by and assure him
OF the distinguished consideration in
which he is held.
The succeeding speaker was Senator
e. c. Stokes, and seldom has that
gentleman made more eloquent or
convincing address. He testified to
his great pleasure in being a guest
at this banquet, not that he desired
to eat, drink, or make speech, but
to give his presence to this splendid.
well deserved testimonial to the dis
tinguished President. He declared
that the greatest reward that will