The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1913-01-04
HOTEL men CELEBRATE new
YEAR WITH A SPIRIT
Of UNITY
NATIONAL WATERS BANQUET.

The National Hotel walters gave a
banquet at the Walters and Porters'
Club and Hotel, 81 Hennepin Ave..
on New Years morning, that was
the most creditable affair of recent
date, and the best of it's kind ever
given. The plans were arranged by
Mesrs. Geo. H. Holbert and Arthur D.
Adams, and it was their intention to
show the cordial relationship among
fellow workers, also the needs of
closer unity among each other. Man
ager Shull had reserved the Parlor for
this special spread, and table, w
shaped, with floral decorations was
set, and perfectly arranged. Billy d.
Blacks orchestra furnished the music.
After CLOSING" at the National the
"boys" began to assemble, and about
A. M. Mr.. Arthur D. Adams stated
the object Of the gathering, urging
that walters Get Together" and
have demonstrations of this kind
: oftener, also to begin New Year with
small savings account. Mr.. Phil. F.
Hale, president of Walters Local No.
638 was requested by Mr.. Adams to
preside. Mr.. Geo. w. Holbert, the
principal speaker, whose address ap-
pears below, was roundly applauded.
The Rogers Hotel walters had a spread
in the dining room of the Club, and
Mr. Pond, their headwaiter was their
special guest. They were invited in
with the Nationals and then the real
speeches were made. Mr.. Albert Moss
really became eloquent. He spoke in
highest terms of Mr.. Pond, who made
lasting impression upon the boys
by his compliments on their service,
and he was supported by Eddie Boyd.
julius Elliott, also Walter Dodson, who
regretted the fact that the banquet
was divided, Walter is for unity, first
last and all the time. Cleat Oliver
made the best short talk. He advo-
Gated brotherhood among walters, and
impressed upon everyone the value Of
cohesiveness. Many said that "Cleat
practiced what he was preaching.
Justin Brown, Robt. Glenn, Speedy
Davis, and Chas. Sumner Smith made
short talks. Manager Shull was called
in and thanks were rendered him for
the special provisions made. He felt
in return gratified to them, and high
ly praised the business like manner in
which they had acted. He assured
them that the Hotel and Club was for
their convenience and it was the
realization of his wishes that his eff
forts would be appreciated in this
way. The service and cuisine was
very good. Table decorations were
ferns and a carnation or rose at each
plate. Lieut.. Chas. Hamilton and
Uncle JIM" Branch assited the man.
agement. Everybody had fancy pa
per cap or some New Year souvenir,
and Fitz Celestine was in his glory.
phil" Hale presided with usual cred
it. P. H. .Southall, B. M. McDew and
Chas. s. Smith were special guests.
E. s. Terrell barytone soloist sang
Beautiful Garden of Roses" to every
body's delight.
The following menu was served:
Menu.
Martini Cocktails, Stuffed Olives
Cream of Tomato Soup, Celery.
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Souce,
Mashed Potatoes, French Peas.
Mumm's Champagne White Seal,
Lettuce Salad.
Roquefort Cheese Toasted Bent's.
Cigars, Cigarettes, Cordials.
Those present were Messrs. G. w.
COSBY, B. M. WcDew, P. H. Southall,
A. d. Adams, g. w. Halbert, P. F..
Hale, Arthur Burrows, SPEEDY" Davis,
John H. Cooke, (known everywhere
as Cookie) Columbus Shredder, Ralph
Johnson, Virgil Harrison, julius Ell
lott, William Neil, H. L. Shuck, Smil-
ing Jake Giles, Ribert Glenn and
Ftzroy Celestine, (the pony team), w.
L. Redmond, Cleat Oliver, D. c. Dow
dy, Lemuel Oliver, John G. Driver,
(who came late, but happy Richard
Newton, e. G. Terrell, Justin M.
Brown, Philip Scott and the Editor Of
the Star, who had to leave without
getting full report and Dowdy's pre-
pared speech. The Boys are progress
ing and the Star Is always proud of
the walters and we are glad to publish
the remarks of Geo. Halbert, who is a
contributor to leading periodimals,
an advocate of high class service, and
a credit to his profession Of whom We
are proud.
Mr. HoIbert's Address.
Gentlemen and fellow walters. This
gathering has meaning that stands
for more than the pleasure OF the
evening, in the minds Of those who
proposed and promoted this affair,
there was more than the eating Of the
viands and the drinking Of the liquors.
One of the members of our craft ap-
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