Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-09
BUSINESS MEN
10 Number of 2so Banquet at
 The Elton.

In an appearance and the management had everything ill readiness at the ap- pointe dtime, so that shortly after 5 o'clock all filed into the dining room and were seated. The arrangement of the tables was artistic and the decora- fion unique, and included miniature statue of Columbia, the Goddess of Liberty, with a small silk national flag 4n her hand and several smaller flags arranged around the base of the statue; horns of plenty; miniature American eagles holding small flags ill their peaks; the names of the local daily papers and clippings from sadyer- ,tisements from the business men about town, and many other devices which attracted attention.
 The menu was as follows:
 Cape Gods Martini Cocktail
 Green Turtle, clear
 Olives Celery Salted Almonds
 Filet of Sole, Meuniere
 Champagne Sherbet
 F4arded Tenderloin of Beef with fresh
 Mushrooms
 Claret (The Elton, win ordinaire)
 Potatoes Elton French Peas Escarole Salad
 Crackers Cheese
 Coffee
 Benedictine Cigars
 The Rev w. J. SlOcum offered prayer. It was short and to the point, so much so that one man who does not spend much time on his knees said 1t was the best prayer he ever heard.
 After the inner man had been cared for President R. William Hampson opened the speech making. He said:
 T am sure that it is with a great Hdeal of pleasure and qualification that Ethe business men of Waterbury have gathered tonight in this beautiful hotel to take part in the ninth annual banquet of the Waterbury Business Mems association. That the assOcia- ton is endorsed by the business inter- ests of our city is we'll demonstrated < by this splendid gathering. But we are not here to talk about business Our annual meeting will be held in the association rooms on Thursday ! evening of this week at 8 o'clock. and I want to see every one of you there
 Our genial toastmaster has treat in store for us tO-night-three treats, in fact-and it is with great pleasure that introduce Nathaniel R. Bronson, and give into his charge the still bet ter feast that is to follow what we have already enjoyed"
 Everybody knows that MT Bronson Is something of a humOrist. and if there was anybody present at the ban quet who wasn't aware of the fact it didn't take him long to find out. 'I don't know just why was chosen to preside at this august assembly of sin ners,' said MT Bronson. T hoped when the president spoke about treat that he meant me, but when he spoke of three I saw he meant the speakers. The position of the t0astmaster. gentle men, is much like that of the man who was ridden out of town on Il rail. after being tarred and featheted,7 and who said if it wasn't for the honor of it he would prefer to walk.
 You are first to be favored with an exploitation on The Yankee. The original brand of Yankee is pretty well blended in our modern Yankee. The kind of man who makes the best out of what he has. and gets the best of what he wants. is best illustrated in hbC man Nhoih hdNN DitusulS VI introducing to you, the Rev Artemus Jean Haynes"
 The Rev Mir Haynes delivered an able address on "'rhe Yankee"
 Editor Clark of Hartford was the next speaker. He talked on "rhe Philippines" Editor Clark does not entertain an exalted opinion of the Filipinos. but he thinks there is hope.
 General Thomas l.. James was the last speaker. His subject. ''rhe Out look,' was timely and was listened to with rapt attention.
 Mir James read his address, but st times he turned from his manuscript and talked from memory In one of these moments he said that he had no recollection of Il time when so little profanity Is used in public gatherings. 80 little vulgar speech noticeable m the ordinary walks of life. This he at tributed to the glorious work of the Holy Name societies of the motheg church. at the same time lowing grace fully to Father Slocum. who modestly acknowledged the compliment, and no wonder, for the Holy Name society connected with Father Slocum's church is one of the oldest and largest m the diocese.
 The music. which was furnished by The Elton orchestra, with few addi- tions. was feature of the occasion and pleased everybody So much that when the melody America" foated through the massive structure the guests arose and sang the chorus in a manner which would have done justice to a great army of trained choristers.
 The out of town guests included II. D. Miller of Bridgeport. president of the Bridgeport association: NorInand F. Allen, president of the Hartford as- sociation; E. l.. Graner of Bridgeport. yicepresident of the state association: Rev Arteum J. Haynes. Hon Thomas l.. James, New York city: Charles Hopkins Clark. Hartford; Frank R. Upson, Southingt0n: A. ]. Muzzy. Bris- tol: H. w. Kelley. New Haven: E. K. Peck, Bristol, and Frank II. Johnson. New Britain.
 The visitors were each presented with a handsomely engraved gold watch, just to show what Waterbury