Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-02-12

tive. Inc mouse WAS tasteiuiN oSS'i''1'
with evergreens. and presented u very
pleasing appearance.
In the southwest corner of the room was
THE MEAT FABLE.
grooming under its enormous load OF rlch
vianis, that only such ladies as those OF Mid
dleton can prepare. The culinary reputation
Of our ladies' was fully sustained as every
one present can testify who partook OF the
elegant repast here set forth. ID shes OF
every description AID in the greatest abund-
ance, that would challenge the refined Ape
tite of Epicuru> himself. We're spread forth,
and all were invited to partake freely. The
table was presided over by Mrs. Dickey,
Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. Laync aud Mrs. Albin.
just beyond this was the
OYSTER n COFFEE FABLE,
where the stimulating beverage WAS dealt
forth by Mrs. Blackboard. Mrs. Geo. Gordon,
| Mrs. G. c. Catron and Mrs. MctcaIf. he
ceiptS, 81 81.
In the northwest corner of the room was
THE FISH M
which was literally patronizcd by aaventu-
rers and spectators. and particularly by The
| children. This was presided over by Mrs.
| Mary Chambers. Receipts. so IL.
The celebrated
REBECCA
of olden times dealt forth the delicious Lemons
| ade from her Undiscovered well, shaded by
Il cedar of Lebanon. III the northwest corner.
Perhaps it Is unnecessary to state that all,
from their respect for the antiquity and
celebrity of this holy place. felt it .ncum-
bent upon them, and also considered it Il
high privilege to quencn their thirst with
the blessed liquid. Rebecca WAS present by
proxy in the person OF Miss Lizzie Taylor.
Receipts, so %.
REPRESHMENT TABLES.
Refreshment table No. l was attended by
Mrs. Neale. Mrs. Lillard. Misses Minnie and
Lilly Goodwin and Martha Chambers. Re-
ceipts 1927 80.
Reireshment table No. > was presided ever
by Mrs. Carlyle. Mrs. Hit. Misses Chambers,
Lizzie Horn, Belle Bradford. Receipts 21 40.
rhe refreshment tables were loaded with
rich delicacies that made you lOng for IN
eternal, all-craving, Unsuitable appetite that
you might not slight the fair ladies' who so
generously contributed to the sweetness OF
the occasion. Only those who saw and par
took can imagine such Il profusion of good
things. 1 waive description. and leave to
the light pockets the honor of telling the
tale.
The ring cake sold for 50 GO. Mr.. I>ham
Corder held the lucky number.
The center of attraction WAS the
POST FFICE
superintended by Miss BERTHE STROLLER.
Many were the hearts made glal by the re
ceIpt of loving missives. Mails arrive,
every half-hour. The charming pOstmistrest
was very accommodating, and only required
fifteen minutes notice to insure Il letter b.
, neXt mail. The ladies took advantage o
, the opportunity to write their leap yea
letters. Receipts, So.
/, CIGAR STAND,
: attended by Miss Ada Barnett. Sales wcr
a not heavy, owing to van Of cigars, but a
were sold that were on han |. Receipts IS ID
The event of the evening was
VOTING A CAKE
!, to the most popular and handsome your
lady. The vote was close and exciting
Parties were soon organized, platforl
adopted, and candidates placed III tine tiel,
The platform of the one was, Miss L.. sha
have that cake if it bankruDts Way:rly.
d OF the other, Spa has plenty of bank stool
~ and Miss f. shall have that cake Part
sans were busy in all parts of the house. Bt
Waverly can't be beat in Il primary election
n Votes were ten cents. Each party was d
"a tcrmined, and fought as long as the cas-
Sc held out. AS money grew scarce, the e!
NJ citement Increased. Some tried to vote c
10 credit, some offered checks and somn TOT
NJ bills in two, and tried to vote on each hal
" uhey were from Saline, however). III
vote stood as follows
Miss BERTHE Strother ............... 3Sh vote
" Ella Davis -
TX Lizzie Taylor .............4i2a -
re Capt. Collins, of Wavc,ly, presented Il
he cake to Miss Taylor i'll i neat speech suitai
IL to the occasion.
ne Receipts at the door amounted to.........S AZ
n a I auction sales ......-.-...-----.. 10
Total receipts for the evening. 2Si