The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1901-05-10
Ladies' Night Banquet
Of the Mems Club.
A NOTABLE SUCCESS IN
EVERY WAY.
Held at.the Grand Central
Hotel.
FINE MENU.-AN ENTER
TANNING LITERARY
AND MUSICAL
PROGRAM.

The annual Ladies' night banquet
of the Mems literary club was held on
Wednesday night at the Grand Cen
trail hotel, and all things considered
was the pleasantest and most success
full event Of the kind ever held under
the auspices of the club. An informal
reception preceded the supper, the
committee of arrangements, of which
John J. Northrop was chairman, re-
ceiving. The large dining room at the
Central house was completely filled,
the tables being set in the form of a
square. After all had gathered at the
tables, President Robert H. Beers call
ed upon Rev-O. w. Barker to ask the
blessing, after which the company paid
attention to the menu. 1t was one of
Mine Host HOulihan's best, and was
served in way that delighted all. At
each plate was found a carnation.
The menu was as follows;
Oysters
Queen Olives Radishes
Cream Tomato With Crumbs
Fish
Boiled Kennebec Salmon
Hollandaise Sauce
Parisienne Potatoes
Roast
Spring Lamb Mint Sauce
Saratoga Chips, French Peas,
New Asparagus.
Orange Sherbet
Entrees
Chicken Patties Stringless Beans
Assorted Cake Raisins
Neapolitan Ice Cream
Coffee Fruit Tea
The committee were also very fortu-
nate in the intellectual feast which
followed the supper. After the last
course had been served, President
Beers arose and in few well chosen
words welcomed the guests. He intro
duced the entertainers of the even
ing, Mrs Leonard S. Smith of Bethel,
an elOcutionist, and Arthur I. Platt,
Newtown's popular violinist. Mrs
Smiths selections were well chosen
and she was repeatedly and enthusi-
astically encored. This was her first
appearance in Newtown, but she de-
lighted her auditors from the start.
Her first selection. '"The Guardian
Angel" was directed rather pointedly
at the genial chairman of the commit
tee of arrangements, and was received
with great applause. Her other selec-
tions included: "Jane JONES'" "The
Royal Princess" by Christina Rosetti,
"Matrimonial Controversy" "Old,
Old, Old Lady," "Ryme of Jennie
Eaglehart," "Watchin' the Sparkin',"
by Fred Emerson Brooks. Arthur I.
Platt, as usual, scored success, and
was heard in two pleasing violin selec-
tions. The violin used by Mr. Platt
was valued at $500 and the bow at $50
and were kindly loaned by Prof
Vaughan of Bridgeport for the oeca-
sion. BY request Mr. Platt sang hui
morous song, which was well received.
The pleasing program was brought to
close by rising vote of thanks to
the committee of arrangements, the
entertainers and the host
Among those who occupied seats at
the tables were: Rev and Mrs O. w.
Barker, Robert H. Beers, Miss Annie
Sanford, Mr. and Mrs Allison P. Smith,
Mr. and Mrs Arthur j. Smith, Hon H.
L. Warner, Mr. and Mrs Henry M.
Smith, Prof and Mrs G. S. Platt,
Arthur I. Platt, Mr. and Mrs David G.
Peck, Mr. and Mrs M. J. Houlihan, Mr.
and Mrs E. L. johnson, George F.
Duncombe, Miss Julia B. Duncombe,
Harry S. Mason, Mrs S. F. Schermer-
horn, John J. Northrop, Miss Hattie
Northrop, DR. and Mrs Albert L.
Schuyler, Mr. and Mrs E. G. Platt, Mr.
and Mrs L. w. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs
Henry G.. Curtis, Will r. Curtis, Miss
Mary N. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs J. A.
James, Mr. and Mrs f. H. Mitchell, Mr.
and Mrs L. S. Smith, H. G. Plumb, P.
L. Bryning, Miss Mary Hourigan, Miss
Sarah f. Farman, Mrs A. p. Pearson.
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