The banquet given to the mayors of France at Paris in connection with the Exhibition was served by the firm of Patel and Chabot. 21,861 covers were laid at 606 tables.
Among other things there were to be provided: 150 dozen duckling; 2,500 Ibs. of French beans, flageolet and celery; 2,430 pheasants; 2,400 kilos (about 5,000 ibs.) of fillet of beef; 2,000 kilos (about 4,200 Ibs.) of salmon} 1,200 litres (about 250 gallons) of Mayonnaise; 2,500 chickens 1,000 kilos (2,100 Ibs.) of grapes; 10,000 peaches; 4,000 figs; 20,000 physalis; 6,000 pears; 4,000 apples; and 20,000 plums.
50,000 bottles of the best brands of white and red wine were to be provided.
66,000 pieces of silver plate, 250,000 plates and dishes, 8 kilometres (about 5 miles) of tablecloth, and 30,000 napkins were required.
On a motor-car M. Legrand was to direct the movements of the waiters like a General at manquvres. He was to have with him six aides-de-camp mounted on motor cycles to carry his orders to the 41,215 head waiters, each of whom was to control 18 men—so that the total strength of the force to wait on the 20,000 guests was 21,870.—Translated from' the " Echo do Chine."
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