Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-03
CADETS ANNUAL BANQUET.

Motto for the Time Being.
 The members of the St Thomas Ca dets A. A. rendered their annual ban quet to the champion football team at the Lyceum last evening. As to the interior of the building, q transforma
 ton had been effected by Decorator Charters. The decorations were unique and pretty. The banquet was held from about 10 o'clock to F o'clock There were five long tables, which had sufficient accommodation for the 80 or more couples who were present. Besides the members of the football team and the association there
 were number of prominent guests present David David was caterer and he served an abundance of good things which appeared to be very pleasing to those present. The menu consisted of cold turkey, cold chicken, potatoes, turnips, olives, salad, celery, | bread. cake. coffee and lemonade.
 President John Mitchell of the St l Thomas Cadets A. A. made the open l ing address of the evening. After ex- 1 tending a hearty welcome to the guests of the evening he introduced as the 1 toastmaster of the evening, Manager
 Edward Dunphy of the football team. |
 able and efficient as a toastmaster as he has been as manager. Rev
 Father Jordan bestowed upon the members of the football team much
 praise He referred at length to the courage. consistent effort and determin- ] ation of the Cadets to reach that po- sition which they now occupy. Rep
 resentative and Delegate Frank F. Guilfoile responded to the toast, The
 Youth of Connecticut" As is usual
 his remarks were bright and interest ing. He dwelt upon the part which young men have played in the govern ment not only of Connecticut but of every state He referred to the noble, heroic and immortal deed of young Nathan Hale He also made few re- marks concerning the young men who are delegates to the present constitu- tional convention. Lieutenant w. Fl. Sandland, manager of the Co A foot ball team, recalled few reminis- cences of the Co A-Cadets game and expressed the hope that the tables
 would be reversed when the teams meet on the gridiron on next Thanks giving day. D. J. Mccarthy of the Brooklyn A. c. told of the kind feeling that existed between the members Of that club and the Cadets. Captain Henry w. Eaters made one of the most interesting speeches of the even- ing. He gave q short review of the football season. H. G. Hotchkiss of Ansonia. one of the Cadets football team, did full justice to the toast, sThe Influence of Young Lady Upon q Young Man" The views of Jesse Deyine of Yale college on the same subject were somewhat different than those of Mir HotchlSiss. Mir Hoffman of Winsted spoke of his first impress
 sion of the city of Waterbury. James A. Mcdonald responded to the toast,
 .rhe Press" He dwelt upon the healthful influence of pure amateur sport and the cordial support it re- 1 ceives from the local press. Consta- ble E. I. Donahue's remarks upon
 "The City Government" were very in. lteresting. His speech was the hit of
 the evening and his amusing reference to the new engine house was produc- tive of much laughter. Rev Father I Sullivan was one of the most interest ling speakers. His speech was full of l witty sayings and humorous sallies He concluded his remarks with words of praise for the football team.
 After the banquet, dancing was en loved for several hours Malone's or chestra furnished music and Professor Michael Heating was prompter. There were several out of town guests pres ent, among these being Miss Hoffman of Winsted.
 The affair was a magnificent success | in every way and the members of tho arrangement committee are deserving of praise for the smooth manner II which the affair was conducted. The
 committee consisted of Michael Mahon
 Edward Dunphy, James Ray, Johr
 Mitchell and John Cunningham.