Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-03-03
ELKS MAKE MERRY
Celebrated Their Successful Per-
Torrance With a Banquet.

There was a merry gathering Of
minstrel men in the hall over Schlits
cafe last evening and all were the
guests of Waterbury lodge of Elks
1t was little tribute which the
lodge paid to those who had assisted
in making the recent minstrel per.
formance the decided success it had
attained. The proprietors of Schlits
cafe were the caterers for the occa.
sion, and they loaded the tables down
with the most appetizing kind of vi
ands and the most palatable liquid
invigorators. The tables were light
ened of their loads before many min
utes had elapsed, but more came a
plenty and the singers, comedians
and dancers replenished their larders
as only hungry minstrel men can. II
was a delightful spread and it was a
happy family that partook of it.
AS soon as all the good things had
been disposed of and the smoke
wreaths began to float in vapory
clouds above the diners, the fun of the
night was on. The minstrel perform
ance in toto was once more heard in
all it's catchy strains and delightful
comedy. Nothing was omitted and
none was overlooked. Acly w. Cas-
tie presided as POSTMASTER, and in
troduced various speakers, who re-
sponded to impromptu toasts. Those
who were heard in humorous, inter-
esting and instructive citations, on
the show in particular and everything
in general, were John H. Cassidy,
Lewis M. Holland, Louis Huss, Direct
Or Thomas M. Frenzy, Musical Di-
rector R. A. Laslett Smith, DR. John
D. Frenzy, E. F.. Moran and E. l..
Maloney. Bouquets flashed back and
forth for the singers and the direct
ors, the heavier shower falling upon
the shoulders of the two directors,
Messrs Frenzy and Smith. All the
petals, however, did not escape, for
the arrangement committee for the
banquet, Messrs Maurice C. Culhane,
Louis Huss and Edward F. Callahan,
were accorded their own deserving
portion.
One Of the amusing features of
the evening was the presentation to
the two interlocutors of two useful
articles in the food and liquid line,
with mammoth red cards making the
following announcements: "To our
premier interlocutor, Mr. William West
Castle, ex-champion bread eater of
the world" ITO our charming inter-
locutor, Mr. George Primrose Holland,
the ladies' matinee idol" Accom-
panying both was huge loaf of
bread and something else which was
just as huge but more invigorating.
Suffice it to say they were relished by
the receivers.
At the conclusion of the oratory
and congratulatory incense the fun
singers and comedians took
charge and for a few hours, the boys
lived over again the three minstrel
performances, which had captured
Waterbury and Thomaston. All the
singers, jokeologists and end men
were heard in their old and new num-
bers and those who participated in
this feature were Robert T. Bayley,
Leo Race, j. NJ. DAILY, John H. Cas-
sidy, John F. Hackett, Thomas Can
non. Frank p. Kelley, William
Fogarty, William j. Hughes, William
]. Shannahan and others. The party
broke up in the wee small hours, with
cheers and an AUD Lang
Syne" that Joined the echoes emanat-
ing from the other banquet hall on
West Main street. The following
was the menu:
Martini Cocktail.
Sailed Almonds. Queen Olives.
Blue Points, Half Shell.
Radishes. Celery.
Mock Turtle a rAnglaise.
Shad Roe, Bacon, Tartar Sauce.
Saratoga Chips.
Schlitz Best. Kaiser Spring Water.
Chicken Saute Marengo.
Rice Croquettes Glaces.
Tenderloin of Beef Bordelaise.
Mashed Potatoes. French Peas.
Lettuce and New Tomato Surprise.
Neapolitan Ice Cream.
Lady Fingers. Macaroons.
Assorted Cakes.
Roquefort Cheese. Toasted Crackers.
Assorted Fruits. Mixed Nuts.
Cafe Noir.
Cigars