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1851–2008

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The Society Of The Cumberland

Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago, Ill · September 20, 1888

On this menu 22 dishes

BLUE POINTS
Green Turtle aux Quenelles
Coffee
Boiled Fresh Salmon
Small Potatoes
Filet of Beef Larded, Mushrooms
Potatoes
Lima beans
Roast Spring chicken
fried Sweet Potatoes
Broiled Sweetbreads, Green Peas
Banana Fritters, brandy sauce
Champagne Sorbet
Broiled Prairie Chicken
Celery Salad
Fancy Cake
Confectionery
Macaroons
Neapolitan ice cream
Roquefort
Lady fingers
Fruit