Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1885-07-10
HOWELL, KY.


~ COlllc Ill CTOWus, Us was CNuOhNOu
by the numerous social entertain
ments which this neighborhoOd ell
joyed during last week.
First on the list of the weeks fcs-
tiviiies was the elegant reception CIV
en- to Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. w. Cooper,
at the residence of Esq. j. II. Cole
man, on last Tuesday night, June 30.
TO this reception number of invita-
tions were issued and by 9 O'Clock of
the appointed evening the spacious
house of Esq. Coleman was filled al
most to overlooking, with splendid
assemblage of Christian county's elite,
who had come to do honor to Mr.. and
Mrs. Cooper. Social converse, togeth-
er with sweet strains of music on the
piano and harp, occupied the atten-
ton of the crowd until the announce
ment of supper called the guests from
the parlor to the dining room. Here
the heart of the gourlnand was filled
with delight by the sight of several
long tables that almost gave way be-
meath their burden ofeatables. Meats,
salads, sauces, pickles, jellies, coffee
aud tea constituted the first course
which was followed by the choicest
cakes, custards, ices, ambrosia, wines,
fruits and CONNECTIONS, all of which
made up bill Of fare that could not
be excelled for variety and quality.
Full justice having been done to the
elegant supper, the guests repaired to
the parlor TO continue their social
pleasures until the first streaks OF
dawn compelled reluctant disper-
sion of the happy crowd.
Thus passed away all evening OF
unalloyed enjoyment, which will al
ways remain as a delightful reminis-
cence in the minds Of all present on
the joyous occasion.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper Camille
kindly offers his warmest congratula-
tions and hopes that the suspicious
circumstances surrounding their nup-
tials, may be an earnest of genuine
happiness TO bless their welded life.
Your reporter would also tender
many thanks to Esq. Coleman aud
his noble wife for their very kind and
courteous treatment other guests.
On the 4th Of July, 1884, a party OF
32 young ladies and gentlemen, from
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, met at "ltainbow
Rock" a picturesque spot, B miles
from Russellville, KY, 10 celebrate
the national holiday. Here this par
ty formed themselves into a club for
social and mental Improvement, and
assumed the name of "ltainbow Club
from the place of organization. Dur
ing the past year this club has held
semi-monthly meetings at the houses
of its different members, and despite
the predictions Of the pessimists to
the contrary 1t has grown in strength
aud popularity until it has become
one OF the substantial institutions oil
GAINESVILLE. The members wishing
to again display their patriotic I'M
pulses as well as to celebrate the tirsi
anniversary of the "Rainbow Club,
determined TO have another picnic
on last Friday, the male members be-
ing unable TO leave business on Sat
nrday, and Colcman's grove in this
neighborhOod was selected as suita
Bile place for said picnic. So at !
o'clock on Friday morning specia
train on the |. A. & 4. Il. r., DASHED
into Howell, bringinga crowd of B
Young ladies and gentlemen, THAI
whom your correspondent never saw
a gayer party, who were quickly
transferred TO wagons secured for the
occasion and taken TO the place APP
pointed for the picnic about 3 mile
from Howell. Here the party wer,
met by a half dozen couples invited
from this vicinity, and after rcmov
ing the dust of travel and exchanging
a few civilities the club was called tc
order by its President, Mr.. A. P. Jack
son, and the following programme
rendered
First was an address of "Welcome,
by w. w. Barksdale, of the Tobacco
Leaf staff, which was indeed litera
ny treat, and its delivery elicite,
hearty applause. Next came the read
ing of the Rainbow Review" jour
nal gotten up by the club, by Mis-
Jennie Keesee, and just here you
correspondent would say that thong
the "Review" contained many abb
productions and sparkled with til
brightest witticisms, yet its chic
charm lay in the manner in which
was read. After this the summon
to dinner caused suspension of tn
programme and the pic-nickers turn
) ed from literary feast to be regalet
physically, by most bountiful SUP
ply of almost every variety of sui
stantial food, supplemented by such
feast of choicest delicacies as woul
have tickled the palate of god. Flo
this elegant dinner many thanks al
due to the young ladies of the Grain
} bow Club" The afternoon was take
up with extempore speeches, electio
of officers for ensuing year, and beS
of all, that harmonious and friendl
intercourse which so delights the con
: genial spirits of both sexes. Abou
8 p. NJ, the crowd started back t
Howell, which point they reached
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