The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
srna,cate at Dinner.

Mobile. Jan. 4.--(Special. )--A syndi- cate formed here eleven years ago mas escaped the ire of Roosevelt and up to date has never been investigate. . Doubtless the rsascn Tor us unIhoies.sa ~ a md smooth sailing Is because of the wits of the clever men of which 1t is composed, and likewise only once year is the public cognizant Of It's ex- n istence. =
 The first day of the year is the one set aside for it's annual celebration and another unusually brilliant evening this time was experienced.
 Old Oliver Goldsmith, Horace. Spen- cer Herbert, Cooper never dreamed that they would become famous on so fes- tive an occasion as the syndicate's an- nral banquet but they were present and accounted for on the menu which was unusually clever even. for the syndicate and read as follows:
 invited,
 Each guest brought his dish. and the
 feast was united;
 If the landlord supplies us with (Fly-
 ing Rabbits) and fish.
 Let each guest bring himself, and he
 brings his best dish.'
 Oliver Goldsmith.
 Syndicate Cocktails.
 Blue Points.
 aAn oyster may be crossed in love-" olives. salted Almonds. Celery. Chicken Bouillon. sFrom the hand to mouth the soup is
 often. lost.''
 Planked Pompano. Duchess Potatoes. "A royal fish, it shall be divided"
 --i Black Com. co xxi.
 Haute Sauterne.
 Flying Rabbits la Bird Dog. Asuch dainties to men, their health it
 might hurt"
 Oliver Goldsmith.
 Mumm's Extra Dry.
 Asparagus Tips With Mayonaise. "Thesa. trifles will lead to serious
 mischief"
 Steamed Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce. what? woulds't thou eat thy cake
 LHerbert.
 Cheese. Coffee. .aThe cup that cheers but does not
 fnebriate."
 --copwer. At the conclusion of the feast there was a flow of eioquence from those who compose the Syndicate and their guests as follows: Messrs. Joseph McPhillips. Harry MaJerski, s. s, Ru- bira. Jr.. D. P. Bestor, Jr., Errest Flanck, Mark Lyons, Joseph H. Eyens w. B. Patterson, John McPhillips, R. Hodgson. Leslie Irwin, D. R. Dunlap, R. D. walker, J. H. Quill. L. c. Par ker. Harry Mcdonnell and J. T. Burke.
 Honors Miss Mitchell.
 The home of Mrs! D. E. Huger which has always held such high and desirable place in the entertaining annals of Mobiles social life was opened today for luncheon in honor Of Mrs. Mitchell. wife of Captain Mitchell of the United States Army, who is now stationed at Fort Morgan in close proximity to the city.
 Mrs. Huger in an exquisite creation of black embroidered chiffon cloth was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Cleland Smith. of Memphis. who wore a Paris confection of black chiffon velvet em- pire in cut and trimmed with rare white Irish crochet lace. Mrs. Robert WaIkfe, of New Orleans, wore a chic gown of gray chiffon handsomely em- breidered.
 The table with it's American Beauty roses as a centre piece, silver candela- bra shaded to match and a wealth of rare old silver and cut glass, of which the Hugers have more than a plenty, was a thing of beauty and joy for ever. The place cards for the guests who were Mrs. Mitchell, ST.. and Mrz Mitchell. Jr., Mrs. Rittenhouse Moore, Mrs. W. B. Thomas. Mrs. Charles FTuger, Mrs. Henry Hall. Jr., Mrs. William Mastin. Mrs. Cleland Smith and Mrs. Robert Wilkie, were baskets of red roses.
 Every detail of the affair was so perfect as taste refinement and -G .NnN- Nszar which Mrs. Huger and her daughter stand for could make it. and the guest of honor, Mrs. Mitchell, Jr., of Fort Morgan, is a real acquisition to society here.
 Mobile Theatre Parties.
 "The Walls of Jericho" gave many an excuse for spending the last night of the first week of the New Year in a most delightful manner. Besides 1t was the prelude, too, of after-the thea Ire suppers at the Cawthon. One of these was given by MT Rittenhouse R. Moore, formerly of Mobile, but now of Norfolk, Va. His guests were Miss Dorothy Donald, Mrs. Robert Wilkie, Mrs. W. B. Thomas, Miss Amanda Moore, Mir. W. M. Marshall and MT. c. E. Harrison.
 A very elaborate theatre party was that of Mir. George Fearn. ST., In hon. or of Mrs. H. Clay Moore, of Atlanta who heads almost all of the entertain ing lists these days Mir. Fearn's ta- ble for supper at the Cawthon after the play had Richmond roses as decorations and place cards and shaded candelabra in keeping with the crimson color of the flowers. The menu was a delicious one as is always the case with MT. Fearn's affairs, as he is noted as a charming and indefatigable entertain CT.
 Mir. Fearn's guests besides Mrs H. ! Clay Moore were Mrs. Coates Miss Rose Coales, Miss Jean Miles, Mrs. G. M Luce. MT. Alfred Coates and Mr. Hammond Gayfer.
 Next week exit the school girl and college youth and accordingly much that has helped to swell the society