Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-26
BARTDNDERs' BANQUET.
Pythian Hall Gayly Decorated for the
 Occasion

Occasion.
 The bartenders of W,aterhurv werA happy lot of fellows yesterday and there was but one thing that served to throw darnper on the second annual banquet which was rendered to the en- ployers. The committee of arrange ments Of Local No 254 has been work. ing hard for several weeks to get the affair in smooth order and had issued invitations to every saloon proprietor in the city. They were more than surprised when only small portion of the employers presented themselves. Those who did attend, however were gwen royal reception and one which nhey will not forget in a hurry. It was reported around the banquet tables that the recently formed liquor deal CTS association had something to do with the absence of many of the pro- pr1etors, but this could not be verified. However, that it was a gala banquet the hundreds who were there can at- test.
 Pythtan hall was handsomely dec- orated for the occasion of the second annual banquet and the many tables arranged around the hall were fairly loaded down with good things to eat ana good things to drink. Prior to the banquet Professor Fulton and his orcneSrra kept the visitors entertained wlnh many selections and while the banquet was in progress the orchestra continued the music. It was 8 o'clock or little after when the signal was given by President Whitney for the march to the tables 10 begin and the guests remained standing until Past Prestdent John J. Murphy was intro duced as the toast1naster. His intro dIctOry speech was marvel of elo- quence and in conclusion he asked the visitors to be seated and begin the fes- Hvit1es. They were not slow to do so and soon the vionds and the liu,1ids rapidly disappear There was plenty. however, and tn rps of accommo- dating waitressc kept the dishes filled until the guests themselves called a halt The menu:
 Oyster Cocktail Manhattan Cocktail
 Gnerkins Olives s Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce
 Roast Tenderloin of Beef
 Carrie Nation's) Suger Cured Sweet
 Ham
 Chicken Salad with Celery
 Potato Salad with Lettuce again. Apple Pie (that mother used to make) Hot Coffee with Cream Bread
 Cheese Crackers
 Pallida Beer Eagle Beer
 The catering was in the hands of Mulcahy and Maroney of the Broad way hotel and right we'll did they per form the work assigned to them.
 After justice had been done to the eataibles and the drinkables, the cigars were passed around and then began the entertainment part of the program. Toastmaster Murphy opened with n few choice remarks on the general sue cess of the banquet and at the conclll- sion of his speech President Bernard Whitney called Past President Murphy and Secretary John F. Hackett to their feet and then in appropriate remarks presented to each gentleman a beauti- full watch charm as a token of the re spect in which they were held by the Bartenders' union. The charms were indeed beauties. representing on one side an elk's head. both being members of Waterbury lodge. the Elks' clock with the letters "B. P. o. E." and the words "Cervus Aces" surrounding the clock. On the, reverse side was the Bartenders' button and inscribed around it the words Prosecuted to John ]. Murphy by Local 254'' The same inscription was on the second charm with the name John F. Hack ett. Both Messrs Murphy and Hack cit responded in excellent speeches, which for inpromptu ones were gems of literary merit.
 The rest of the program was as fol. lows: Phil Daly of New Haven. the representative of the Brass Workers union. spoke interestingly. Frank Kieley gave a recitation in better voice and gesture than he has ever done before. John Bagley of the Ar lington hotel made few entertaining rem rks. Mir Marsien of Local IT of Boston also said few words. Joe Srahan was next among the speakers One of the best speeches of the whole afternoon was tlrat delivered by Bern. ard Reid. the South Main street cafe proprietor It was one of the best hits of the day and at the conclusion Speaker Reid was applauded again and again.
 Another good feature Of the program was the singing and monologue work of William T. King, who has just closed his theatrical work with one of the best burlesdue companies in tfe business His Hebrew stories and bis fine baritone singing were treat for those present and he was encored af, ter each number.
 John F. Hackett sang some good songs, Keron Brophy gave sweet wfhistling solo. !. Erwin did clever hrck and wing dance. Edward Deegan did a clever little skit all his own John Ashe sang very pretty ditty. as did T. Ewart. T. T. Brennan had little talk all to himself The fun broke uD with the sinrfng of "AgTld Lang Syne" by the whole assemhlage.