Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-13
BREAKFAST OF RAINBOW.
A Demented Quilt Covers = Multitude
OF ManY-H Follies


Warrington (Ga.) Cor. Racon TsleorapA.
Determined not to be left behind in the
present craze for colored entertainments,
society in this place has recently enjoyed
one, the novelty of which has as yet been
unsurpassed.
Weread with wonder, approaching even
unto awe, of the pink, yellow and green
entertainments in which society was dis
porting itself. and after much discussion
as to the most unique thing possible, we
agreed that the next "gon should be a
harmonious blending If the colOrs Of the
solar spectrum, in repAst. which should
go down to history as avariegated break
fast.
After the necessary talk, always neces-
ssry In q village 10 she complete carrying
out Of cherished design, the breakfsst
was given, and proved what IL was ex-
pected to be--a symphony in color. The
invitations, which were lssued a week be-
forehand, were written VariOusly on a
paper OF notified hue, and requested that
the recipient would appear in variegated
costume, even suggesting that an imita-
ton tattooing of the face and hands would
lend completeness to the scene,
Great were the preparations made for
the breakfast, and at last the appointed
day came. The writer arose early to make
the unusual preparations which such an
event demanded, and after the tatt0oing
process was complete, bethOught him to
don appropriate garments. Fortunately
the entertainment was Variegated one,
or he would have been left, for he had no
two garment alike in color, cut or clean
Illness.
Being thus attired In robes, the tout en-
semble Of which bore a very strong re-
D. In to 81 a. -
Hogarth's picture OF 1.-The Beggar's
OPERA" he hied him forth to the scenes OF
breakfastivity, conscious Of his superla-
tive variety, and inflated with pride at
the weirdness OF his garments. Being a
parsonage Of local note for taste, the wri-
ter was carried by the hostess-whose
costume was suggestive of the aftergow
OF the sunsets of 'S4-tO view the break
fast table, ere the spotted boy especially
engaged for this occasion should an
nOunce the meal served. Never did pal
lete OF painter present greater variety of
color than did this table. II fairly
groaned with color. Thrown over it was
demented quilt, of varied form and
color; here we're set plates that not only
We'd with each other in hue, but even in
breakage, while the napkins were of such
brilliant colOring that they seemed ,
have been purloined from cathedral VIM
dows, so far as color went. This enchant-
ing scene could not long he enjoyed, for
the spotted boy, unaccustomed to Amer-
can etiquette, was calling in the guests TO
breakfast like so many cattle.
The menu was in keeping with the
spirit OF the meeting, and was gotten up
solely for effect in color, regardless Of the
appropriateness OF time, at which such
things, as it announced, are usually
served. On strips of color appeared the
name Of that course, which correspondent
in line. Oranges, beets, peas, carrots,
Blue Point oysters and candied volets.
No Lizards were served, fears being en-
tertained that they might convey into the
gastrOnomic tank unfriendly colors from
the paint on the lips OF the guest. Owing
tO the illtimed ripping of a garment the
writer had to make mis- exit, but be has
been told that the affair would prove so
lopular that even Atlanta would invite
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