The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-01

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 Each person handling the menu of the day, reads these words Almighty God, we make our ear- nest prayer that Thou will keep the United States in Thy holy pro- tection; tht Thou will incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordinaticn and obedi- ence to government; to entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large"
 Below the neat script type con- tain!ng this fervent prayer is @ re- production of the honored sigma ture of e. Washington"
 The menu itself is a beautiful thing. In my estimation 1t is one of the finest souvenirs of New York City that has ever been available for the asking. The folded page measures six inches wide, twelve deep and opens to twice that size. When first picked up the ob- server sees in the upper left hand corner an Eagle with outstretched wing, poised on 0 red, white and blue seal, which acts as a center piece for a festoon of flags, bunt- ing and wreath. The eagle has Q white head with tinge of yellow on its beak. The body of the bird Is printed in russet brown. One flag has red and white stripes with a l aiR0lA Af tlHtRtaa,a uka background. The other Is a deco rative banner consisting of red background and diagonal stripes of blue with white stars imposed. Each is enhanced with gold tas- seled cords and poles.
 A portion of the wreath is shown In green witt. 'brownish berries and white ribbon on which are the words, Hotel Astor." The front page of the menu has a back" ground of solid blue with column of half stars at the right hand edge which show only two white points and the suggestion of a point where 1t has been chopped by the size limitation of the cover,
 When the menu is opened wide and the full design examined, one sees a completed picture-a gor- geous display of our national coiors guarded by an. eagle with both wings outsretched, a drum near the seal that has blue stripe top and bottom, with gold and red braid on It's side and the continu.. ation of the solid blue background flo within three inches of the edge, providing a strip of white for the noted prayer. Another column or stars runs from top to bottom at this point fringing the solid blue with stars containing two white tips pointing in at the mass dis. play. Three red tips on the rest or each star point into the white col- umn as If directing attention to the words of our first president.
 One might think this patriotic motif was inspired for Army Notre Dame football fans, unless they talk to regular visitors to the Astor who have noticed and marvelled at the menu design for over two weeks. It harmonizes exceedingly well with the general atmosphere of the brilliant Columbian Room that has replaced the once colorful Orangerie Room. Tn fact this Co., iumbIan Room has more Broadway oomph to 1t, color, tinge of action, air of celebration and the expec- tancy of a Fourth of July parade and fireworks at any moment. It gets one in the mood for action. Under the spell of the old decor guests seemed to settle back with . sigh as a retreat and rest from the life and excitement of Broad way or perhaps days of wearying sightseeing, Of which New York has great abundance.
 Added to the gay colors of the Columbian Room this weekend are the military grays and black trim mings of West Point cadets, the brilliance of chrysantheinums, the green Of the opposing team f0l- lowers, the gold braid of the Army offIcers and the lively soft hues from countless dinner dreSses worn by conpanlons og celebgants