The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-11-23
D. 4. R. Luncheon.

Luncheon" to be given on the after
noon of Nov i4th by Mrs. Alfred
Franklin Smith, of Central College,
TO the Daughters of the American
Revolution, was received with an
ticipations Ola very delightful gath.
ering Of the members of the Chapter.
The enthusiasm which comes from
association with those who eagerly
review the same proud history, and
have the same respiration for ser
vice, found expression ia the hospital
ity which brought such cheer 10 the
giyer and receiver.
The entertainment was unique and
elaborate, not only showing great
originality in all the plans, but also
man Testing the perfect harmony and
exquisite taste in every detail, for
which Mrs. Smith is known.
Mrs. William Aull, Regent
of the local Chapter assisted in
receiving the guests. Shortly
after their arrival they
were invited to the dining
room twas here that the color
scheme, lavender and white, and the
prevailing features of the afternoons s
luncheon we're aptly and artistically
carried out In the center Of the
table was large vase, with water
nymph decorations, filed with chry-
santhemuns. Around this was a cir
Gle of ferns on which we're laid
foreign spoons, souvenirs from homes
Of artists. musicians, crowned heads,
representing many points of interest
to tourists. AT either end of the
table on mirror lakes encircled with
ferns, were ships under full sail, fly
ing the flags of foreign nations. The
streamer of the sNew Amsterdam, Y
and the streamer of the "carmania, =
the vessel on which Mrs. Smith took
passage on her trip abroad, we're
near by. Ferns we're lavishly used,
scattered gracefully on the table,
and artistically arranged throughout
the rooms and around the marine
views on the walls.
Shown to their places BY
the hostess, attired in a
crepe de chene gown trimmed in
violet velvet, the picture of the
guests was taken, after which
each one present gave a quotation on
ships, beautifully bringing out the
symbolic meaning OF the word as
given in the inimitable poems Of
James Whitcomb Riley Eugene
Field, Alfred Austin, r. B. Coffin and
Lord Hughes,
Place cards, on each of which was
a marine view with the programme
Of the trip outlined, and hand painted
menu cards, carrying out the sea
voyage idea, together with a bunch
of sweet violets, tied with lavender
ribbon, were provided for each guest.
An eight course luncheon was
served. Here the colonial thought
was displayed in the silver, glass.
ware, and old blue china The color
scheme was used in the salads, ice
cream and mints, all together sug-
gesting a sea captains royal feast.
The toasts, always happy feature
of such occasions, were greatly enjoy,
ed. The subjects, carefully selected
by the hostess, sThe Maynower,e by
Mrs, VIM. Aull; Our Noble Ancestry
and Our Rich Inheritance By Miss
lanet Williams; "a Laurel Wreath
for France" by Miss Viola Scomp,
and THE Daughter of the American
Revolution" by Mrs Stephen Wilson,
were so arranged that the papers
read formed a connected outline Of
the reasons for. and purposes of the
organization.
The baggage which had been piled
on the ends Of the table, was ther
delivered and opened for inspection.
Each tiny suit case and trunk con
tanned an account Of some amusing
Incident of travel, or some wittil,
told experience. which caused much
merriment
A short hour in the College parlor
put the finishing touches to the happy
afternoon. With heartiness that
betokened unfailing love for the
homeland, and unending reverence
for the heroes Of '76, the guests Joined
Mrs Mrs Smith in singing, my Country
'Tis Of Thee
Very sincere were the thanks ex
pressed to Mrs. Smith foy the prop
itious opening Of another season fol
the Lexington Chapter, d. A. r., ant
for the beautiful idea Of friendship
brought out in the reception, as tolt
by Beatrice Harraden, "ships thai
pass ia the night, and speak to one
another in passing"