The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-28
Literary Society Observes it's Thirtieth Anniversary in Very Pleasing
 Fashion.
COLONEL ULLMAN SPEAKER
''Adelphian Accomplishment" is His Topic-Interesting Features of an Excellent Pro-
 gram.

Seldom has Harmonic hall been so prettily decorated as it was last even- ing for the banquet and speechmaking that commemorated the S0th anniver- sary of the Adelphi Literary associa- tion The color scheme was blue and white, ard with bunting of these two colors and with palms on every hand the walls of the hall was fairly hidden. Across the front of the stage was triple row of palms, behind which was seated tte orchestra which played fre- quently and excellently during the eve- ming, In front of the stage had been erected a tall white pole on which were hung large white shields with notices and data.fas to the association were displayed in gold letters. The light fix-f lures were surrounded by huge masses of greens which added a pleasing effect to the scene.
 There were 15 tables in all, to which the Adelphians and their friends sat down. The head table was at the right as one entered and in the center of the hall. At it sat J. P. Goodhart, the toastmaster of the evening, and Mrs. Goodhart Mi. and Mrs. R. Steinert, J. c. Johnson. and Mir. and Mrs. I. Freed man. Across one end of the hall was one long table called the mothers ta- ble, at which sat the matrons An elaborate program had been got. ten for the ocasion, on the cover of which was a handsomely embossed seal of the association in gold and blue. It was decorated throughout with clever original cuts.
 The banquet was served creditab1y by the Louis Metzger Catering com pany The menu was as follows:
 Canape Adelphi Olives Celery Salad Almon Is
 Lobster Cocktail | Oysterettes Mock Turtle a L'Anglaise
 Filet de Soie au Champagne
 Pomines Maitre D'Hotel
 Tenderloin of Beef
 Praise, with Mushroom Sauce Roast Royal Squab sur Canape Chestnut stuffing Currant Jelly
 Asparagus la Vinaigrette
 Society Ice Cream
 Lady Fingers M Macaroons
 Fancy Cakes
 Roauefort Cheese Toasted Crackers
 Coffee
 Cigars--Pall Mall Cigarettes
 White Rock
 Immediately following the banquet came the toasts Toastmaster Good hart explained in a graceful speech that he believed that he had been made postmaster simply because it was thought that would be the easiest way to muzzle him and keep him from speaking at lentgh He told st, about a Grand avenue under taker who put sign in his window which read; We will be pleased to show you our stock" He said he was sure there would be pleasure in store 4 for alls present in the speeches that were to follow and 1t gave him great pleasure to show up' the speakers. In introducing the first speaker, who was Israel Kleiner, he told a story, who as little boy once observed his mother combing her hair. What makes that ,snapping mother?" he asked That's the electricity" he was told. Well, what a bright fami- ly we must be-" he returned, flor you have electricity In your. hair and l grandma has gas in her stomach :, MT Kleiner spoke on the toast The Adelphi Literary Association By his name on the program was: And the bond apace keeps growing.
 Reaching far from visions view, , Life long friendships newly sewing; Rich the harvest-choice and true -Czartigan, "Alesian Idylls" The next speaker was Joseph E. Levy. and his toast was "Adelphian Ideals" His quotation was: Live while you will, the epicure will ) say,
 { And take the pleasures of the present
 day,
 Live when you live, the sacred preach
 CT cries.
 And give to God each moment as 1t
 flies,
 Lord in my views, let both united be- I live in pleasure whenI live to Thee.' -Doddridge. The other tossts, and those who