Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-01-07

] MM Ii
NNN Halle Knox. Here
W ;T the tlrst course Of
the elaborate dinner was served amid
surroundings that bespoke a gay and
gladstone New Year. The mistletoe
Dough and the yuletide holly were
seen in-lsvish p~rofusion, and the col
or.scheme of pink and white was car
ried out with most satisfying effect.
The president never looked more
beautiful, and gracefully gave the
first toast Of the evening. Miss Mana
Darden and Mrs. T. L. Bramlltt fol
lowed with toasts, bright and appro-
pirate to the occasion. The first
course of oyster cocktail was then
served, while the gayest Of converse
ton added spice to the edibles. Fruit
punch was also dispensed by the fair
hostess. A hurry in the cloak room,
and all went to the second %rendez-
vous, the home Of Miss Pauline Fra
zee, whS looked regal in a black lace
gown. The festive decorations were
continued in ferns, palms and ribbons
Of green and red. Cards Of half quo
t%ations, tied with the same colors,
we're here given to each guest, and
the fitting partner found. All entered
the dining-room and partook of bouil-
lon, etc.
Again the rush for wraps and on to
the home of Mrs. Add Hall and Mrs.
Ed. Lyle, when an elegant meat
course, with numerous additional
delicacies, was served in the usual
easy and engaging manner of these
two lovely women, Handsome, hand
painted place cards were here given,
and great was the amusement in find
ing the appointed seats. Almost an
hour of enjoyment was soon passed;
and then on to the next place. Mrs.
Edgar Elliott, assisted by Miss Sadie
Foster, threw open wide the doors Of
her beautiful home, and welcomed
the club friends to another delicious
Course-this time salads and sand
witches. ETC., all dainty and delightful
as could ever be made. A beautifully
decorated table formed the center
attraction, the guests being served
t%ete-tete. Favors of pink and white
hand painted tablets we're presented
by the beautiful hostess and her most
charming co-entertainer, and the
short s%ojourn here most thoroughly
enjoyed. Again to the cloak room
and on to the fifth home. Miss Mat
tie Lee Buchanan was the handsome
hostess here, giving each a royal well
come. Anew feature was introduced,
by labelling each guest with the name
of some noted person, (the label
placed out of sight OF the wearer), and
having he or she guess who was rep
resented. This novel guessing game
caused much merry making before
going to the dining-room. The fifth
course consisted of brick-icecream
and 8 variety of the most tempting
kinds OF Christmas cakes. The color
scheme of pink and white in the place
cards, the ribbons and the floral deco,
rations, which were the loveliest oil
cut flowers In the way of pink and
white carnations, was carried out
The fair hostess with her bright bevy
OF guests, all in gayest mood, ther
repaired to the home of Miss Mana
Darden, when the elaborate dinner
was about to end. The brilliant Miss
Darden was assisted in the duties Of
hostess by her lovely sister, Miss Mar
guerite, and proceeded to serve the
sixth course, it being of ION bOns anC
coffee, in most inviting style. The
decorations were again Of holly ant
mistletoe and cast a holiday halo ovel
the assembled guests. A guessing
contest OF magazines then occupied
the last moments of the old year. The
result Of this contest was in favor o.
Mrs. G. A. Perry, the prize being al
exquisite medallion. And while tbs
old year slowly passed away, and the
new year entered upon it's long and
mysterious circle, the happy-hearteC
thronR left the last home Of the even.
ing's hospitality with thanks ant
praise to all. And by one OF the hon.
ored guests the pretty speech Wa
made that this was the browning
event Of all the seasons glOries.
The guests Of honor we're Miss Mar.
guerite Darden, Mrs. E. ]. Eel, Mrs.
7. L. Bramlltt, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A
Perry.