24th annual dinner of the New York Florists Club at Shanley's (March 18, 1911)
English: Title: The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade Identifier: americanfloristw44amer (find matches) Year: 1885 (1880s) Authors: American Florists Company Subjects: Floriculture; Florists Publisher: Chicago : American Florist Company Contributing Library: UMass Amherst Libraries Digitizing Sponsor: Boston Library Consortium Member Libraries View Book Page: Book Viewer About This Book: Catalog Entry View All Images: All Images From Book Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a browseable online version of this book. Text Appearing Before Image: igii. The American Florist. 407 Text Appearing After Image: NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB DINNER AT SHANLEY'S, MARCH 18. trade exhibits of grass seeds and gar- den requisites. The attendance the first night was very poor, and some plan to interest the public should be made, even if they were invited to visit the show free of cost. A list of the prizes will be found in the next issue. K. New York Florists' Club Dinner. The twenty-fourth annual dinner of the New York Florists' Club took place at Shanley's on the evening of March 18. The dinner committee, under the supervision of Chairman C. B. Weath- ered, with Messrs. Schenck, Shaw, Miller and Koehne as associates, filled their office with credit and here is what they provided: Martini Cape Cod Cooktall Celery Salted Almonds Olives Puree of Tomatoe au Crouton Clysmlc Spring Water Shad Roe a la Shanley Parsley Potatoes Cucumbers Rack of Spring Lamb New Peas Mint Sauce Chablls Punch a la Forget-me-not Roast Philadelphia Squab au Cresson Salad in Season Ice Cream Fruit Bordeaux Assorted Cakes Cheese Demi Tasse Cigars Cordial Rulnart Brut a la Carte Halg & Halg a la Carte The tables, some thirty in number, were tastefully decorated with cut flowers. About 250 ladies and gentle- men sat down to the repast, among them being the English visitors, whose names will be found in another column, and who were present as guests of the New York Florists' Club. President John B. Nugent, Jr., acted as toastmaster and when cigars and coffee were reached several speakers were introduced successively and a vocal and instrumental program was rendered. To the toast, "Our Night," P. O'Mara responded, telling several amusing stories and finally becoming reminiscent, referred to the growing popularity of our dinners since the custom of inviting the ladies had been inaugurated. F. R. Pierson spoke for the S. A. F. and the coming great show in Boston was his theme. He regretted the fact that he had not been born in the country of the Blarney stone; nevertheless, he had plenty to say re- garding the show and made an earnest plea for a large attendance there from this city. To the toast, "Our English Guests," J. S. Brunton responded. He told how he and his fellow travelers had come over here to pick up things horticul- turally and to pick up the English language, and they were making re- markable progress in both efforts. J. Brown, another of the English guests, spoke briefly, remarking that "they had come over here on business bent, and certainly they had been busy enough so far." He paid a high compliment to the ladies present, saying that not in all London could a more beautiful as- semblage of ladies be eathered togeth- er. C. I. Campbell, when called upon to say something for the Boston show, delivered a message from the Bostom Chamber of Commerce, inviting the club members to meet in Boston and help make this the greatest show the world has ever seen. W. E. Wallace, the English carnationist who has been spending a few weeks here and who is the guest of Chas. H. Totty, gave an interesting short talk of his experience here. A silent toast was drunk to our departed members. J. A. Shaw read an original poem. On behalf of the club members C. B. Weathered presented ex-President A. L. Miller with a diamond pin. Mr. Miller gracefully accepted the gift with a brief speech. It was well after mid- night when the program was finished; then all adjourned to another floor where dancing was enjoyed. So passes into history the twenty-fourth annual dinner, conceded by all to be the best ever held. OBITUARY. Benjamin Wasblngftoo. Benjamin Washington of Stoughton, Mass., died at his home March 15 after a short illness, aged 71 years. He bore the distinction of being the only grower of Boston and vicinity who was of African descent, and was a well known figure in the Boston Flower Markets, where he sold his product. He was greatly interested in anything to uplift the colored race. He was a member of Gen. Nelson A. Miles' com- mand U. v. U. of Brockton and had served as quartermaster and sergeant of Post 62, G. A. R. of Stoughton. A son and daughter survive him. The funeral was held Saturday, March 18. George Lorentz. We regret to announce the death of Geo. Lorentz, aged 70 years, a well- known grower of Astoria, L. I., which occurred March 18. Mr. Lorentz has not been among the trade much of late years though he had a wide acquaint- ance among the older members of the craft. He was an associate member of the New York Florists' Club. He leaves besides his widow, four sons and two daughters. The interment was on Wed- nesday, March 22. San Diego.—Walter Scott, formerly connected with the Coronado Nursery, has opened a flower store at 1335 Fifth street, and will carry besides plants and flowers a stock of seeds and bulbs. Houston, Tex.—The Texas Orchard Development Co. is preparing a nurs- ery at Chocolate Bayou covering ap- proximately 200 acres. Beside fruit trees a large assortment of roses, shrubbery and shade and ornamental trees will be planted. A demonstra- tion farm of 100 acres will be main- tained. 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