The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-16
WOMEN mo SOCIETY
nRs. LIG0N's CALLA-I.ILY
 BREAlkFAST FOR .P0Pu-

HREAISFAST FOR sP0FU-
 At high noon yesterday the p.l.tiai home Of General and Mrs. R F. Agon was the scene of one of the most siab- orate.and imposing events in the citys social history, when the beAuufui chatelaine entertained st breakfast in honor of Mrs. Sterling B. Toney or Denver. Colo: Mrs. Richard ksnoolpn and Mrs. Henry Badhsm of sirmins- ham.
 Mrs. Lison and the guests of honor received in the stately drawing room. the soft old rose tone of the hangings, mural tints and plant velvet carpet. lending . most becoming atmosphere for the beautiful women in their spring gowns of dainty white ana pastel hues.
 In the gallery or living room on the second floor a string band that furn- ished bsautifuI music throughout the morning. was placed.
 . The breakfast was served at three ta- bles About the large circular ma hogany board the hostess lpresided with Mrs. Toney and Mrs. Randolph on her right and Mrs.' Badham on her left. were fifteen guests. At two ether tabley placed in the south end of the room were seated i've ladies each. one being presided over by Mrs. Lson's sister, Mrs Louis B. Farley. the other by General Ligons' sister. Mrs. R. A. Johnson. A
 Gold and white were the coiors used in the decorations.
 ble represented crystal lake border d with q woodland effect produced by ferns and valley .uues., In the lake. gold fish were swimming and from out of the heart of the. crystal pool arose . score of golden tongued calia-lilfes: The place cards were hand-painted caala- lilies. and the ice was gold toned sherbert served In fresh calia- lilies tied with gold ribbon, The cakes were embossed in the same two tones, white and gold. The board was bare and the centerpiece. place mats and wine glass mats were, of Renais- sance lace over yellow satin. At each place was gold candlestick. the can de being capped with gold niasres shades fringed with crystal beads
 The other two tables were decorated In similar manner.
 Each of the many courses held some unique feature from the grape fruft and peaches served in glass receptacles imbedded in crushed ice in larger i glasses, to the tea which was served by the hostess from an English tea table that was rolled to her side near the conclusion of the breakfast.
 Mrs. Ligon's gown was a white linen crepe trimmed In Irish crochet. Mrs. Toney wore a particularly handsome toilet of white lace. Mrs. Badhan's dress was champagne Rajah. and Mrs. Randolph wore an old rose silk
 Several impromptu toasts were drunk to the beautiful hostess and her charming guests. among them one by Mrs. J. J. Mayfield which embraced the sentiment: Here's to the honorees-- meteors in our eyes, but fixed stars in our hearts," Mrs. Farley arose from her place and was a graceful fig- ure to be Iong remembered as she stood against the classic column and with champagne glass abrim with wine that sparkled less than her own bright eyes and in a witty jingle drank to the guests. There were g number of healths drunk.
 The guests were: Mrs. Sterling B. Toney. Mrs. Henry Badham, Mrs. Rich- ard Randolph. Mrs. Phares Coleman, Mrs. Charles Thipgen. Mrs Hugh Pinckard. Mrs. ]. K. Jackson. Mrs. Thomas M. Owen. Mrs. Judge ]. R. DowdeIl, Mrs. Judge. Thomas c. Me- Clellan. Mrs. Judge J. c. Anderson, Mrs W. c. Oates. Mrs. !. L. Hall. Mrs. Louis Farley, Mrs. Huger, Mrs McD. Cain. Mrs. R. A. Johnson. Mrs. J. Craig Smith. Mrs. W. M. Wilkerson. Mrs. James E. Hickey. Mrs. Hardwick Ruth. Mrs. W. H. Hubbard and Mrs. F. M. Billing
 PETER rORNEY CHAPTER, D. A. R.
 A large and enthusiastic meeting of inc Peter Forney Chapter. D. A R, was held at the home of the Regent Mrs. George H McCombs. on Wednes- day afternoon.
 This occasion was programmed 10 have been an open meeting in the open air, but because of unavoidable cir- cumstances, q realization of the origi- nal plan was prevented and as 1t hap pened. the spacious rooms. with bright open fires, were more in accordance with the weather.
 Delicious punch welcomed the ar yiying and sped the parting guests.
 Ap-opos of the Say!re Street school, Miss Cozart, in speaking of noble and useful women. gave a highly interest ing sketch of Mrs Chiffon. and the wonderful influence she exercised for good, especially among the young wo- men of Montgomery.
 The Peter Forney medal which. at former meeting. had again been voted to Starke's School for Girls. was briefly discussed, and 1t is expected that the