Evening journal., 1907-03-19
LAWMAKERS AS
SENATOR'S GUESTS
Dry Banquet al Dover Last
Night a Notable
Event
snealaI ID Ths Evenlns Iournal.

opcUlht 70 Alle Evening JOURNAL.
DOVER, March l9-In The SPACIOUS din
inB hall of the Hotel Richardson last even
ing brilliant assembiage Of the Repubn-
can lenders and workers Of the stste en-
joyed the sumptuOus dinner which from
early days has ever marked the adjourn
ment OF the Legislature; where over the
snowy board tho vexations and cares OF
the session are forgotten amid the repaf-
tee and wisdom of the departing ssates-
msn.
Colonel Henry A. dupont senior United
states Senator from Delaware. was the
host Of the evening ana his guests were
the many members Of uhis and the last
General Assemblies.
IN charge OF the arrangements for the
splendid feast was George M Jones', of
Dover who was assisted by L.. b. shurter.
private secretary to the host of the eyon-
ing, and to carry out every dotail and
make the affair one long TO be remem-
bared, Dr Sharpe. proprietor OF the Rich
ardson had done an possible 10 add TO the
comfort and pleasure OF those present
Beautiful. indeed, were the floral decor
ations OF the room and tables, posted
plants and Easter lilies impartlng a
fragrance and color effect delightful in the
extreme.
Marked by an entire absence Of intox'-
cants the menu was as follows;
Seaside Oystcrs-on She'll
BouilEon-in cups.
Celery Salted Nuts Radishes.
Baked shad-Ma0.re d'Hotel.
Fsofqfofs t.aef ff,,ttnu,n
Breast of TurlSey-Cmnberry Jelly
Asparagus en- bmnche. Potatoes.
Croquettes do Volatile.
French Peas
Roman punch-Iocll Option,
Brofeh SquGb-sur canapp.
Salad KnlclSin.ck-Lettu
Ice Cream. Fresh Strawberries.
Fruit and Nuts, Romcfori.
CNciters and waters,
ApollinaHs. Coffee.
Cigars.
After the covers had been removed Scna-
tor DUPONT made a pleasing speech, In
which he thanked his guests FOR their sup
port ana good wishes, laying particular
stross on the cordiaiity and sympathy dis
played by Them lie impressed upon his
hearers uhe Importance Of harmonious ac-
tion. ending his address, With an empas-
stoned appeal that harmony be oultlVated
and the organization strengthened and
perfected.
Senator Sparks was todstmaster and
called upon General T. Coleman dupont.
DR.. G. w Marshall, Congressman II. n.
Brrton. Lieutenant Govern, r l. n Pak r
and Speaker Hodgson, Mayor Wilson. Or
H. Hcds'er Bai, Senators Moore Con-
ner. Rowland. Representative Paradee and
others for remdfks.
The quests were:
Senator duPonts guests were AS fol-
i0ws Governor Preston Lea. United
States Senator-elect Harry A.. Richard
son. Former senator Louis Webster bah,
Attorney General r. II. Richards, For-
mer Senator j. Frank Alice. Lieutenant
Governor Isaac r.. Parker. Congressman
Hiram r. Burton, Secretary OF State
Joseph L. Cahall, Insurance Commis
sioner George w. Marshall state Treas
urer Thomas n. Rawlns. General IL.
Co eman dupont, Republican state
chairman) Mayor Horace Wilson, of
Wilmington; Recorder Harry II. Bill
lany of New Castle county; President
pro temporc Of the Senate George W.
Sparks. Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives Richard Hodgson, Senators
Alvan b. Conner. Simeon S. Pennewin
John M. Mendinhnn. Thomas C. Moore.
Remsen g. Rernard Archie q Lingo.
,nss J. Sterling. David @, Moore
John w. Houston. William II. Miller
s. Edward Reed. James Row and, 5r
Samuel NJ Knox. Joseph lline; Repre-
sentatives Jeremiah L. Harvey. Oliver
A. Newton. Darlington F1inn William
II. Evans William II. Richareson.
Ganlaliel GARRISON. Alexander b Corbit.
Timothy +. Townsend. william II. FL
lott. John w. Messick, Luther r. Cub
bage. Henry OBenuuni, Jf.. Charles w.
Messick. Alden r. Benson, NJ. Howard
Jester william ID. Dcnney Mark Z.
Davis. John p. Armstrong Henry Staf-
ford Daniel r. Murray Rufus p. Lingo.
Harry v. Lyons. William NJ. Easthurn,
j. r. Vaueenburs. Isaac " Richaris.
Thomas McGinniss Henry Marshall,
Charles ID. Abbott, Prank w Davis.
Frank r. Poradee. William II. Baggs.