Cork Examiner 11 January 1868
Soiree in Cappoquin
On Twelfth Night a fashionable soiree was held in the
Reading-rooms here. It was attended by most of the respectable inhabitants of
this and the neighbouring towns, and patronized by the worthy pastor of the
parish, the Rev. Michael Spratt, P.P., who is ever anxious and ready to forward
any movement tending towards the advancement and reasonable enjoyment of his
parishioners.
On this occasion he not only gave the use of the
reading-rooms, but kindly and warmly announced the soiree and the object of it
from the altar. It is to this mainly due, seconded by the earnest exertions of
the gentlemen of the committee, that it has been so successful, leaving in the
hands of the treasurer, Mr. J.E. Walsh, a handsome balance towards supplying
the wants of our chapel. The extensive rooms were carefully festooned with
evergreens, which were kindly given by Mrs. Chearnley, Salterbridge, to the
members of the committee. When the company assembled, with the numerous lights
and the soul-stirring music of the brass band, specially engaged for the
occasion, it was indeed a festive scene. Dancing continued until one a.m., when
a most recherché supper was laid, to which 130 guests were together seated. The
caterer was Mr. M. Morrissey, Hotel, Cappoquin. To all who know him, it is
enough to say, that everything was in his best style. All the mysteries of the
cuisine were exhausted, and nothing was wanting that could add to the appearance
of the board or the wishes of the most fastidious epicure. When the supper,
dessert and wines, were fully discussed, the band again struck up dance music,
and on the ‘light fantastic toe’, with unflagging spirit, the company held the
floor till morning. Special credit belongs to…the Rev. P. Spratt. C.C., who
remained to witness all the enjoyment of the night, and to the members of the
committee, Messrs M. Morrissey. T.F. Bayley, J.E. Walsh, M.F. Phelan, C.J.
O’Connell, and J. Morrissey, for their untiring exertions to render the soiree
what it has been – a complete success.
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