Connecticut western news., 1914-01-22
" THE BEST BANQUET YET"
Annual Event Most Enjoyable in Ga
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 naan B. M. A. History, q By all odds the best banquet ever given by the Canaan Business Mems As- sOclation," is the universal verdict on the annual event of last Thursday night. when the dining rooms of the Garfield were taxed to their full capacity with 8 company of 123 business men, includ- ing considerable number from sur rounding towns, who sat for five solid hours that did mt have dull minute in them, enjoying one of Landlord Bakers splendid repasts and listening to some excellent speaking, inspiring singing and first class orchestral music.
 The hotel lobby was lively place dur the early evening, while the guests were arriving, and there was a constant buzz of conversation as old acquaintances came together. and the members of the reception committee presented the guests informally to Lieutenant-Go Tin gier, President Johnston and other dis tinguished personages who had come to participate in the event. Prominent among the notabilities: Supreme Court Justice A. T. Roraback, State Treasur, E. s. Roberts, s, cretary F. s. Valentine. of the State Business Mems Association; David Dempsey. of the Millerton Asso- citation; Hon. Thomas l.. Norton. of Lakeville; President Kane, of the Lake vile Association; Hon. L J. Nickerson; Vic-President E. P. Jones, of the State Association; Assistant Superintendent J. W. Cuineen, of the .. N. E. railroad; President D. B. Cornell, of the Great Harrington Board of Trade; J. Edmund Brown, of Norfolk; N. A. McNeil, of Lime Rock, and others, who mingled with the surging throng in the lobby and chatted and visited until Chairman Vogel of the banqnet committee, started the procession up the stairs Co the ban quet room. to the pleasing strains of an inspiring march played by the Beeman 6 Hatch orchestra. of Hartford, sta tioned in the hall at the head of the stairs. t fls The dining room was picture of beauty, thanks to the decoration com mittee under the cheirmanship of N. W. Hardenbergh, and Mrs. Baker and her . efficient corps of girls. Bunting had been draped around the entire double room, festooned across the ceiling and, wound around every pillar An endless festoonery of electric lights. close to- gether, encirled the whole apartment and the tables were decorated with a profusion of flowers of various kinds. Owing to the fine seating plan. the guests found their respective places without confusion. The occupants of the speakers table entered the room last, the other guests standing while the guests of honor took their places at the head table, and all remaining standing while the Rev. L. E. Travis offered short prayer.
 Every guest fouud at his plate fancy paper cap, hat or. chapeau, in brilliant and variegated colors-there were sol dier caps with pompons. admirals' cha peux, Mystic Shriners' caps with fiow-
 
 with bells on, and variety of other ftnciful designs ornamented with birds. etc. And every guest immediately put Oil his unique headgear, and entered into the hilarious spirit of the hour The caps dispelled all stiffness and for mality aad put everybody on terms of equality. With a Supreme Court Jus tice, the lleutenant-governor the state treasurer, four clergymen and other dignitaries topped off with this elaborate and picturesque headgear, there could be nothing but the most cordial spirit of comaraderie throughout the whole as. sembl ge. And the spectacular effect added to the gayety of the scene. It was kaleidoscopic riot of gorgeous colors, amid an atmosphere of the most com polling good fellowship.
 The menu, which was served by ap efficient corps of pretty waitress9s, was as follows:
 Blue Points on Half She'll
 Celery
 Green Turtle
 
 Boiled Salmon, Hollaudaisr
 Iced Cucumbers ,1r-eu Peas
 Filet Magnon Bearmaise French Frled HaricOt Verts
 Fruit Sherbet
 Roast Young Turkey, Cranberry Sauce
 Chilled Sweets Green Salad
 Neapolitan Ice Cream
 L.dy Finger~ Almond Macaroons
 Roqnefort Cheese
 >Bent's Toasted Crackers
 Coffee Demi Tasse
 Cigars.
 The banquet was interspersed with music by the orchestra and splendid singing by glee club of 16 men, who were reinforced ill the choruses by the whole festive company. The glee club was decieed feature this year, better than ever before. and its work was en- Enthusiastically commented upon by the visiting guests.
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