Van Horne was a man of many talents and well-developed interests. One of his passions was food. He was a true gourmand, who would have consumed with gusto the dinner fare served to eighteen people at his Montreal mansion on January 3, 1893.
From Telegrapher to Titan:
The Life of William C. Van Horne
The Life of William C. Van Horne
Consommé
Boiled Cod with Anchovy Sauce
Partridge Paté
Ox Tongue with Mushrooms
Saddle of Mutton
Turkey with Celery Sauce
Potatoes
Peas
Celery-Root
English Pheasants with Port Wine Sauce
Frozen Chestnut Pudding
Celery and Cheese
Neapolitan Ice Cream
Pineapple Water Ice Fruit
Coffee and Tea
Boiled Cod with Anchovy Sauce
Partridge Paté
Ox Tongue with Mushrooms
Saddle of Mutton
Turkey with Celery Sauce
Potatoes
Peas
Celery-Root
English Pheasants with Port Wine Sauce
Frozen Chestnut Pudding
Celery and Cheese
Neapolitan Ice Cream
Pineapple Water Ice Fruit
Coffee and Tea
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