The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-19
CASINO FORMALLY OPENED.
At supper to Newspaper Men Carline
improvements Were Discussed.

improvements Were Discussed.
The Casino at Thunderbolt was for
mally opened yesterday. There were
two concerts by the First Regiment
Band and last night a supper was ten
dered to the newspaper men of Savan-
nah. This marked the opening of the
Casino restaurant, and it was an en@
joyable affair.
The Casino restaurant is wen APP
pointed and the service last night was
excellent. The newspaper men were
the guests of Mr. G. o. Nagle. general
manager of the Savannah Electric
Company, and Mr.. L. w. Nelson, man
ager of the Casino. The decorations
were carnations and sweet peas,
and the tables were tastefully
arranged. Mr.. Nelson. sat at the
first table, with Mr.. L. A. Beatty at his
right, and Mr.. Nagle at the second ta-
BILE, with Col. Thomas L. O'Brien of
Boston at his left. The supper was an
enjoyable. affair and the Casino res
taurant made an impression upon those
who were the guests of Mr.. Nagle and
Mr.. Nelson.
Mr.. Maggie in his talk spoke of the
further improvements contemplated by
the street railway company. He said
that the company intends to extend its
lines westward. 1t is its purpose to
so as far west of the city as the Mill
maven Companys works. 1t will do
away with the dangerous grade cross
ings Mr.. Maggie made it clear that his
company intends to give the citizens
of Savannah better service than they
have ever had, and called attention to
the many improvements and eXpendi
lures already made. He spoke
of the equipment of the line to Mont
gomery, at a sure loss to the company,
and of the large amount of money
spent in making the Casino the attrac-
tive place that it is.
Mr.. Edwin c. Ryals followed Mr..
Nagle and told of the changes that he
has noticed since the company has
been in charge. He said that too
much could not be said of the work
done by MIR. Nagle and his company.
Mr.. w. G. Sutlive followed Mr.. Ryals
and spoke in a facetious strain, but
giving the street railway credit for the
Improvements it has made. Mr.. L. A.
Martin and Mr.. Neyle Colquitt had
something to say about the press and
the street railway company.
Those who attended the supper were
Col. Thomas L. O'Brien of Boston, Mr..
L. A. Bowers, Mr.. Clinton B. G<idder,
Mr.. Edward Keck, Mr. Edwin c. Eyals,
Mr.. l.. A. Beatty, Mr.. Leon d. Lynes,
Mr.. James H. Butter, Mr.. William G.
Sutlive. Mr.. o. B. Stevens, Jr, Mr.
Neyle Colquitt dnd Mr.. Marion Luccs.
The William of Fare" as it was
called follows:
Baked Clams-(a la Trolley.
Pickles. Sailed Almonds. Olives.
Wine.
Terrapin, la Baltimore (and Savan-
nah) News.
Cheese Points "a la the DeviD
(Printer'c).
Tenderloin of Trout
(Police on duty
With Murphys (of the Press).
Julienne.
More Wine.
Shrimp Crouquettes. French Pois
(Electric). Ito be interviewed).
Stuffed Bell Peppers CHotstuff result of
interview.
Rolls Francois (Not q la New Orleans).
Ga la intervieweO.
Crab Salad (ReportoriaD,
Some More Wine.
Punch Frozen (EditoriaD,
CAS- interviewers get it,.
Creole Kisses, yub-yum.
Ga la New Orleans).
JUST a LITTLE MORE Wine
Rouquefort Cheese. Crisped Crackers.
Cordials. Cigars.
Coffee and Brandy.
DUS)T A L)DDTL)E M)O)R)E
W)DN)E.
After the supper a Press Club was
formed and officers were elected. 1t
was decided to hold a meeting on the
evening of the third Sunday in each
month, the next meeting to be at Bar
bees place, at Isle of Hope. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-L. A. Beatty.
First Vice President-W. G. Sutlive.
Second Vice Decentralization Luz
cas-.
Secretary and Treasurer-Neyle Col
quit.
Chairman Executive Committee-Ed-
die q Rivals