The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-21
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER.
EDW4RD MALLEY THE GUEST OF
 HONOR LAST NIGHT.
propriateIy CeIebrated-Held at Ills Beautiful Derby Avenue Mansion- Heads of Departments Present-Low- Ing Cup Presented ut the Store.


 The splendid Maley mansion on Der 1 by avenue was last night the scene or memorable event and one happily Ill keeping with the celebration of the t1f- tietb anniversary of the founding Of the Edward Malley company. It was a complimentary dinner given by Walter E. Malley, vice president and treasurer l of the Edward Malley company, in hon- or of his father Edward Malley, the president of the company. The guests of the evening were the heads Of the several departments of the Big Store and they were gathered about the ban quet table, superb in every appoint ment and magnificently decorated. In the center of it there was an immense bank of smilax, and on each side of this were the numerals "50," made of daffo- dils Rising from the center of this bank was a cluster of fifty daffodlls making a most effective and appropri- ate decoration, the color scheme being of yellow and white. There were also several other punches Of the daffodils on the table. White and yellow bunt- ing was used in profusion. The spa cious music and smoking rooms on the west side of the residence answered splendidly for an impromptu banquet room, for the guests and the immedi- ate Malley family were gathered in an adjoining one.
 The dinner served by White, of the Tontine, was perfect in all appoint ments, and the menu was one of the best ever given in this city. The menu follows:
 Grape Fruit
 Celery Radishes Almonds
 Consomme Royal
 Supreme de Volatile truffe
 Filet de Boeuf Financiere
 Croustade de Champignons frais
 Punch rOrange
 Stuffed Philadelphia Squab Julienne Potatoes Currant Jelly
 Whites Mixed Salad
 Mousse Maraschino
 Bonbons
 Frontage Roquefort
 Cafe Noir
 The spirit of good fellowship was abroad throughout the evening, and | those fortunate to be bidden to the feast ] will ever retain pleasant memories of | the occasion. Fichtl's orchestra was in | and many times during the l course of the dinner some popular air | would be struck up by the orchestra, all present joining the chorus This feature added much to the enjoyment | of the occasion.
 After the serving of the last course number of very informal speeches were made They abounded in the recount ng of past occurrences connected with the conduct of the store for many years past, many interesting incidents being 'elated Several of those present have been associated with the company for many years, and in consequence could 'ecall numerous happenings which are If much interest and yet not generally 1nown Among those who spoke were he following:
 Edward Malley. George B. Johnson, William Nicely, w. F. Malley, MT Dill on, Mir Collins. MT. Perry. Mir. Kotch, Mr. Sheridan. MT. Veil and MT. Will ard A recitation by MT McCaffrey vas much enjoyed M. w McGrath presided as toastmaster in very able manner.
 The following were those present: The guest of honor, Edward Malley; { Walter F. Malley, Messrs. William { Jeely, F. G. Cooper Willard, Carson, IcCaffrey, Matthews, Bradley, Sheri an, F. ONeil, Gill, Tickell, Wagner, 'reze Mouse, Deely, Kotch, McGrath, :. T. McCaffrey, Well, Fleming, Dillon, inell Riley. Grady. Perry sherman | (