The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-05-04
TESTIMONIAL
To Col. lohn G.. Freeze on the
Fifty-Seventh Anniversary
of His Admission to
the Bar.
BAN0UETEp BY LAWYERS,

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There have been banqucts to Jud
ges on their accession to the Bench,
and on their retirement, but it has
seldom happened that the members
of the Bar have rendered to one of
their number a banquet on an ami
versary of his admission, so that the
testimonial to Col. John G. Freeze
by the lawyers Of Columbia and
Montour counties was quite an un-
usual event in this state.
Pursuant to arrangement, the
event took place in the Elks rooms
in the Ent building on Friday even
ing, April 2Sth Col. Freeze was
escorted to the hall at eight o'clock
by the committee on reception, con-
sisting of c. w. Miller, J. B. Robi-
son, X. S. Howell and c. G. Evans.
The hall was beautifully trimmed
with palms and flowers, and music
was furnished during the evening
by Calhoun's orchestra of eight
pieces.
AT 9 O'Clock the banquet hall was
thrown open, and the guest of honor
was escorted to the head Of the
table by Geo. Z. Elwell ESQ.,, toast
master. The tables were set in the
forrl of square with one end open.
At the head table were seated the
toast-rhaster, Col. Freeze, Hon.
VIM. A. Mari of Ashland, and the
chairmen of committees, James
Scarlet, Judge Herring, c. w.
Miller, and H. A. McKillip. The
menu was an elaborate on, and was
served by Mrs. Dodson. Her ar.
rangements were perfect, and she
fully demonstrated that it is not
necessary TO 60 away from home for
caterer, no matter what the oc-
casion may be. Everything was
deliciously prepared, and most
favorable comment was heard on
every hand, at Mrs. Dodson' skill
in her line. The menu was as
follows:
MENU.
Russian Caviar on Toast
Sliced PimUlas Maraschino Cherries
oyster Cocktails Waters
olives, Pickles, Radishes on Ice
Chicken Soup
Schwiebach, Fancy Shapes
Baked Shad, savory Filling
Sauce Tartare, Water Cress
Cucumbers, French Dressing
Potato Chips, Finger Rolls
Grape Punch Nabisco Waters
Roast Lamb, Onion Filling
Brown Dressing, Mint Sauce
Creamed Potatoe-, French Peas, Buns
Celery Hearts Sailed Nuts
Moet ct Chandon
Chicken Salad Mayonnaise Dressing
Swiss Cheese, Butter Thin Waters
Ice Cream, Fancy Cakes Nuts,
Raisins Chocolate Mints
Cream Roquefort Cheese
Toasted Bent Crackers
Coffee Cigars
1t was after eleven o'clock when
the toast-master raped for order,
and the speaking began. We re-
gret that space will not permit us
to give all the speeches in full. The
opening remarks are printed here
for two reasons; one, that they state
the reasons for the gathering, and
the other is that it is the only one of
the speeches that we have at hand.
Mr.. Elwell spoke as follows:
Gentlemen of the Bench and Bar:
"If you will kindly divert your
attention from the good things that
you have been enjoying, and make
me temporary loan of your ears,
we will proceed to discuss the tur-
ther business OF the evening.
SIN calling over the docket find
the first case on the list is entitled
The Bar of Columbia and Mon
tour Counties versus Col. John G.
Freeze.
This special session having been
called for the consideration OF that
issue, with your permission, we will
at once enter upon it, and | will pro-
ceed to state the cause of action.
"This is an unique occasion and
one that seldom comes to any man
oftener than once in a generation.
1t is more than sixteen years since
the members of the Bar have met
around the festive board as they
meet tonight as one common fra
ternity. Lawyers are often far
apart in the course Of their practice.
and they seldom get together in
their Interpretation of the law when
representing adverse interests, but
there are at least two events which
are sufficient to draw us together by