Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-07-03
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TIRE DINNER OF THE MONTHS.
BY HENRY NEELr

By HENRY NEELB
Once upon time, the Months determined to dine 10.
gether. They were long while deciding who ahoulI
;avs the honor of being the Host so solemn an oc.
though this old gentlemap's were found To be
gather cold upon first acquaintance vet il was well
Known that when once you got under his roof, there
vas not merrier, or more hospitahle person ia exist
ence. The messenger too. Christmas Day, whom he
round with his cards of invitation, won the hearts
Of ALL although he played several mad pranks and re-
ceived many Dor in return. February begged tp be
excused coming TO the dinner, she in very bal
sprils of the loss of her youngest child the
iwenty-nn,b. who had lately left her, and ex-
pected to return for four years. Her lection how
eyer, overruled; and being seated table between
the smiling May, aud that merry old fellow October
she appeared TO enjoy the evenings entertainment,
much as any Of the company.
The dinner superb one; all the company having
Contributed TO furnish the table January thought
for the hiriieh time what he should give, and then
determined TO send calls head.-Fehruary not being
very productive month, also little puzzled, but
at length resolved TO contribute an enormous cake
which she managed to manufacture in fine style, with
The assistance OF her Valentine who was an
excellent follow at that sort OF ware, but especially at
bride cake. March and April agreed furnish all the
Esh: May 20 decorate the dishes with flowers; June to
supply plenty oil excellent cider; July and August to
provide the dessert; September magnificent course of
all sorts OF game except pheasants: which exception
was supplied by October, we'll a. couple of ham
paTs OF fine home brewed ale; and Nov ember engaged
thai there should be abundance OF ice. The rest Of
Inc eatabes, and all the wine, provided by the
worthy host himself
Just before setting down to table 81: sh, souabble
arose abou, precedency Of the company insisting
thatthe first in rank was January, and that il was
March. The host, however, decided in favor of Jam
nary whom he placed in the seat OF honor his right
hand.-November, prime, blue-nosed old mail "a, at
hisie; and June, pleasant coodtenpered fellow, al
though occasionally rather ioarn sat opposite him
al the end of the table.
The dinner admirably served.-Chrstmas-i ay
vas the principal waiter; but the host had be n otig-
ed to borrow the attendance OF some OF his high sues
servants. and accordingly Twelfth might, Shrove-Tues
day, and Michaolmas.day oficiaed in various depart
men;', though Shrove Tuesday speedily turned
out, for making rather too tree with prim deinure
scryani-maid, called Good Friday, while she was toast
ing some hot-c buns for the ca table.
short, squad little fellow, called 81 Tho mass dav
stood behind Dccembers chair aud oficiated az toast
master; and much metriment was excited between the
6imnutiye appearance this man. and the longest day
who stood behind June, at the other end of the table
Master Thomas however, was very useful fellow ;
aud besides performing the high official duty, which
we have mentioned he drew the curtains, stirred the
fire. lighted and snuhsd the Candles and, like all other
little men, seemed TO think himself Of more importance
than any body else
The pretty blushing May was the general toast of
the comPany and many compliments were passed upon
The elegant manner in which she had decorated the dish
Old January tried TO be very sweet upon her but
she received him codIy, as he was known TO be
soya subject and to have once stolen and scep
re aud hidden them in grave; and May who was 10y.
al TO the k.bone, had much trouble in iinlng out
and restoring them. January at length ceased per-
November, who Of the politics himself al
though she had not been quite successful in support
ing them, Poor May had scarcely got rid OF her ven.
cradle lover, before that sentimental swain Aprl be.
gan 10 tell her that he was absolutely dying for her
This youth was one moment all sunshine, and smiles
and rapture; and the next lac dissolved in tears clouds
gathered upon his brow and he looked a filter suffer
Tor November than tor May; who having at last limited
much to bin, he left her in hull and entered into
close Conversation with September, who ahou gh much
ais senior resenbled him in many particulars
of Al ssDe tel " Iylf
y now aud then good deal irritatsi by March dry
Sid fellow, as cool cucumber, who continually
passing hisjokes upon him. At one time July went 20
i as to threaten him with proec utiOn for something
De had said; but March, knowing what he was about
always managed TO keep on the WU1dy sIe Of the law
ami to throw dust IN the eyes OF his accCsers. July
however, conriYed to have his revenge for being calf
cd Tpon for song, he gave 'Ihe d0stHg White Ser
genn" in great Style and laid peculiar emphasis upon
he words March! March! dtooyP' al the same time
fhouoning TO his antagonist 10 leave the room.
April having announced that it was raining hard Jan.
,iary was much perplexed as to how he should get
Home, as he had not brought his carriage. AZ one
time, when he was looking very anxou5ly out of the
window TO discover there any stars visible DC.
tober, al the suggestion Of May, asked him if he
thought OF borrowing Charles main TO carry him. as
he hAd done SO gresi kindness lis pfopfietors This
put the Oil fellow into sucll passion, that he hastily
seized his head gear red cap, sailed out through the
rain and would most likely have broken his neck i'm The
dark bad pot February sent her footmsn Candlemas.
day. after him. with lanhorn, by whom he was g1id.
Ell in safety TO his lodgings In FOg.aey.
On the retirement OF the Ladies' bruary Nav
August, and November-ihe host proposed their
lealths, which drank with the usual honors when
april, being sof.spoken youth and ambitious Of dis.
Uhcon orator, began 10 return thanks for them in
very fowefv speech; but was coughed down by
December ard March, and March, by the hye, ai length
ko into such high favor With his old enemy July, that
The latter was heard to give him invitation, saying
theH ever lie TO his side OF the Zodiac. he
shoud be most happy to SEQ him DC ober told the Host
that with his leave he would drink no more wine, but
UIa he should be glad Of good home bre wed, and
pipe. To this December acceded and said he should
" happy join him, and he thought his friend March
you'd do The same. March having nodded assent,
they set TO- and pretty putting and GOtoing they made
,moa5 hsm April, howeTsr, continued % drink Ma.