The Western outlook., 1915-06-19
a SPLENDID BANQUET

The banquet given on Monday even
ing. June IA, at Bethel church, was a
rare treat, and much enjoyed by those
who were able to be present. 1t was in
honor of two distinguished visitors,
Captain Oscar }. w. Scott and Hon.
Charles A Cottrill the former we'll
known as chaplain of the Twenty
fourth infantry regiment, and the lat
ter as collector of internal revenue,
Honolulu, Hawaii. All the seats at the
banquet table were filled and it is
regretted that a couple of hundred
more were not able to be present and
get accommodations Rev. f. j. Peck
of Oakland was master of ceremonies
and made a genuine California ad-
dress of welcome, and called upon Mr..
Cottrill to respond to the toast MY
Race and My Country" He did so
and in a manner that Immediately
comma nded attention. He spoke OF
conditions in Hawaii and how II was
a country IN which the American negro
could breathe the air of freedom ana
in all things feel that he was man.
He >put race first and country next ana
was proud of the fact that he was d
negro and always let this fact be
known and was ever ready to champion
the cause of his race. He believed
that the clouds were passing away
that the new negro, the one of edu-
cation. refinement and ability was
attaining to the standard that gave
him the power to compete with the
best. All that he said he was per-
suasive ana eloquent, and his earnest
words were an inspiration to all.
Chaplain Scott responded to the toast
Our Boys in Blue" and the fire ne
put into the subject commanded the
closest attention. 1t was an eXcep-
tional address, filed with the best OF
thought, and the same touched re-
sponsiye chord in the hearts OF all.
The choir of Bethel sang one OF It's
best anthems, Steal Away to Jesus.
Mrs w. A. Powell sang a selection
which was we'll received, and she re-
sponded to an encore. Mr. Anderson
the fine basso of the choir, sang a
number and carried his hearers by
storm He sang another and still an
other. so much pleased were the Vlsl-
tors with his splendid voice and fine
execution. Professor Williamson or
ficiated at the piano.
OF the banquet which was served
at so cents per place, we can say that
it was superfine and one of the best
we ever saw prepared under similar
conditions. The following is the menu;
Fruit Cocktails
Bouillion
Boiled Halibut Caper Sause
Asparagus Salad
Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes Green peas
Ice Cream Cake
Demitasse
The following ladies prepared, ar
ranged and served the dinner: Mrs
r. c.. Wilson, chef; Mrs. Dean and
| Mrs. Carson, helpers; Mrs. Carrie Aus
| tin, head waitress, assisted by Mes
DANES Milligan, Grispott, Young, Con-
60. Brooks Hattie Green, Foreman
Pierson. Mason, and Misses Lizzie
Brown and Porter. Too much praise
| cannot he given all the above, each
| one If whom was very prettily attireo
| in white, and the service of the wait
| resses under the discipline of Mrs
| Carrie Austin was most striking fea-
ture.
To Rev. Wilson, the energetic pastor
| much praise is due for the quick exc
| cution he displayed in getting up such
a splerdid affair in the few hours he
| had at his disposal IT was superb ii
all its phases, credit to San Fran
cisco and in every way worthy of the
distinguished visitors, who entered into
the spirit of the occasion and gen@r-
cusly contributed of their talents t.
make the affair one long to be remem-
| bered.