The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-31
PIANO FIRM GIVES
 ELEGANT BANQUET
CABLE COMPANY ENTERTAlNS ITS
 EMPLOYES AT THE SHlNDLER. COMPLAINTS PROGRESS.

The annual banquet of the Cable Piano company rendered to It's employees at the Shlndler cafe last night was an elaborate affair. Covers were laid for twenty-five. The guests took their seats around the banquet table at 10 o'clock, and 1t was after midnight before the event was brought to an end. J. E. Shelby, man ager of the local branch of the Cable company. offciated as toastmaster and introduced the speakers of the evening. The menu consisted of:
 Manhattan Cocktail
 Celery Olives
 Oyster Cocktail Tenderloin of Trout, Tartar Sauce
 Julienne Potatoes Roast Young Turkey with Oyster Dressing French Peas Mashed Potatoes
 Shrimp Salad Mayonaise
 English Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce
 Edam Cheese and Crackers
 Coffee
 Salted Almonds.
 The toastmaster said:
 My Friends and Co-Workers:
 Tn behalf of the Cable company and for myself l wish to extend happy vel come for your presence here tonight. The object C. these gatherings Gas you no
 
 ship and in measure celebrate over the results of our combined efforts for the year jusr closing. In this connection, gen. tlemcn, I want to say that I am proud Of tho showing made by the Birmingham branch of this great Cable company. In a business way. my widest dreams have been realized. and nothing but the united effort of harmonious organization, such as this. could ever have accomplished what we rave accomplished during the three short years we have been in Ala hama.
 The Cable company is truly a great con- cern. It's objects and purposes are of a much wider scope than what you would at first think. They are recognized as one Of tie greatest institutions engaged in the manufacture of pianos and organs, and this position has been attained largely by policy which has made this estao- lishnent an active factor in the de- veiopment of higher musical ideas among the public.
 We have spent and are spending much time. effort and money in educational work, and while we naturally benefit from this work in a business way, at the same time it has given many A better knowledge of musical standards and en- abes them to discriminate with more in- telligence.
 We believe, gentlemen. that the public will and do appreciate the service which a concern like the Cable company can render to those interested in music. It is therefore. our desire to extend our ef- forts in this direction. and with this purpose in view we request your con- tinued cooperation, and with that we know we will succeed.
 Several speakers responded to toasts and the banquet was enjoyable in every respect. These entertainments are given annually to the employees of the Cable company. The custom was started some time ago and it gains in popularity every year.
 The following were present last night: w. J. Hon, W. J. Homer. H. c. McMil- lon, F. Browdy c. T. Watt Robert E. Murphy, John w. O'Neill, Ben F. Bar bour c. C. Fleming. w. M Bates. c. E. Warrick, R. D. Hendrix. J. B. Cleveland Adolf Petersen. F. H. Kaufman E. D. Williams, r. E. Blackburn. J. M Cast, George w. Baker. E. G. Burley Seig Morgan, L. N. Harris, J. H. Jeffries T. " Boardman and E. G. Lawley.