The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-01-03
POLICE II DINED.
s~unater,s Guardians Were the Guests
at . Christmas Banquet at the
Hotel Jackson.

Hotel Jackson.
the Daily Item December u
MI. a. jackson Moses, the clever
and popuar proprietor Of the Hote,
Jackson, entertained the members Of
the Sumter police force, the health
officer and superintendent Of streets
with a most delightful banquet last
evening. At 9 O'Clock the guests were
invited into the spacious and hand
some dining hall where a most sunp
tuous repast was spread and their
genial host, Mr.. Moses, in a few. but
sincerely spoken words, expressed to
his guests the pleasure It afforded
him to have them as his guests. Two
large bowls Of delicious claret punch
had been provided to whet the appe-
tites Of the officers and it was thor.
oughly enjoyed by all. The bill OF
fare, as seen below, was all that hui
beings could desire, and the
tempting and pretty manner in which
the table was arranged, together with
the very expert and attentive manner
in whichSth the pretty young ladies who
served the dishes to asumter's Finest"
and the hospitable and courteous
treatment Of Mr.. Moses and his
charming assistants contributed in no
small degree to the success and pleas
ure OF the evening. The Hotel Jack
sons dining room is looked after by
a number of expert mattresses from
the North, and their close attention
to the wants OF the guests has helped
to make the Hotel Jackson the popu-
lar hotel that it is. It was evident
that no punch was needed to sharpen
the appetites Of the guests as the
tempting and palatab1e repast was
sufficient to make a man rayenously
hungry, but it was a fact that the
punch did not go begging. ven il Of
dcers Gallagher and Reardon were
the cnly two present who had reserv-
ed seats on the "cold water wagon"
Nine Host Moses was in his usual
happy frame of mind which vas not
augmented BY Indulgence n claret
punch, as he too was on the water
wagon, but he certainly made his
friends seel at home, and with true.
Characteristic Southern hospitality,
for which this hotel IS noted, he was
worried because his guests did not eat
all that was prepared for them, al
though that would have necessitated
calling in the help OF the Columbia
and Charleston police forces.
A very happy evening was spent
and the supper enjoyed by all. All
in expressing to Mr.. Moses
their hearty appreciation Of his
thoughtfulness and he was assured
that he made the Christmas season
unusually happy by his friendship for
his official guests.
Those present were: Sergeant John
Barwick, officers W. A. Tribble,
McKagen, A. D. Owens, Peter
". G.. Pierson, Il. j. Sey-
superintendent of Streets L E.
White and Health Officer E. I. Rear
don.
The menu was as follows:
Claret Punch.
Norfolk Oysters, SaTtines.
Mixed Pickles, Olives, Chow Chow
Turkey, Oyster Dressing, Cranberry
Steamed Rice, Candied Sweet
Potatoes.
Duck Stuffed with Sage and Onions.
Current Jelly.
Macaroni with Cheese.
Sucking Pig. Apple Sauce.
Roast Ribs of Beef au jus.
creamed Spinach, Stewed Corn,
Celery.
Sailed Almonds. Lettuce Salad.
Asparagus with Mayonnaise.
Tortoni. White Fruit Cake.
Black Fruit Cake. Pound Cake.
Chocolate Layer Cake. Lemon Layer
Cake. English Plum Pudding.
Brandy Sauce.