The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-17
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MTNRNAroNAL FETE


 rTBRNA11oNAL FErE
 AT sTAHuARD CLUB
 Last night beginning at o'clock. khe members of the Standard Club en- fertained In most unique and inter estins manner. about 200 guests at an 4nternational fete.
 The first feature of the evenings program was pivot whist game or twenty-five tables. On each table was placed a handsomely bound volume of the newest fiction. which was to go to the individual making the highest score. At the conclusion of the game the whole company repaired to the spacious dining room. on the second floor. where an international feast was prepared.
 Around the entire length of each wall were draped large flags and sus- pended from wires that crossed the room diagonaily. were small flags and pennants of all nations. Numerous tables were placed about the room. 1adened with the products of the sew srai countries indicated by the nass and draperies and flowers upon them Tn the centre was the largest table rep xesenting America. and upon 1t were large platfers of turkey, ham, celery, and other toothsome articles.
 American Beauty roses adorned the centre, star-spanBied flags were fes- tooned about the edges of the board, ana young ladies dressed to represent Miss Columbia, served. Beside this ta- bie stood e smaller one, upon which was placed a huge block of ice filled with frozen oyster cocktail. The young ladies so becomingly dressed as good Americans were Miss Florence Cohen, Miss Ida Weller of Cincinnati Miss Amelia Meyer. Mss F1ossie wei. II lac Niles Sadie Jacobi.
 The Dutch table held a bountiful menu of things peculiarly appeaiiEs to native Hoilsnders, salads. cheese, tongue, pickles, olives. sausage, pret- gels, smoked herring, etc. The floral centerpiece was of tulips and hya- cinths. At this table dainty maids in peasant costumes of Queen Wilhelm ina's Kingdom presided. They were Miss Rose Steiner. Miss Irrna stoll. Miss Bessie Dreyfus, Miss Theresa Lob man. Miss Beulah Nortiz. Miss Lucille Newman, Miss Jessamine Rice, Miss Ray Cadden. and Miss Philippa Marks.
 Under the mellow lights of Japanese lanterns suspended from hugh Jap. anese umbrella that overshsdowed the whole circular table. lovely girls dress- cd In the costumes of the maidens of the Flowery Kingdom of the Mi<ado Miss whittiesofsr, Miss Emily Nsyen Mss Claire Bloom, Miss Alma Gassen- heimer, and Miss Frances woiff.
 The Swiss table was a thing of novel interest with its high pyramid of snow, made from cotton candy, representing Q peak of the Alps, set amidst a minia- ture forest of spruce pines. There WAS to be found the coveted eidelweiB and the Alpine rose. and also Some of the special edibles of the model little re. public of William Tells fabled coun- try, such as honey, cream cheese and chocolates. The young ladies at this table looked for all the world as if they had just come, fresh from fair at Bern, where the peasant beauties con- gregata. They were Miss Mabel Well Of Chicago. Miss Hilda Moritx. Miss Dorothy Ensel and Miss Juliet Gassen- heimer.
 At the French table sweets and waf- CTS were served. The Mowers were La France roses. and the other decorations typical of the French Republic. The young ladies serving this table were Typical Parisian maids in cap and trim berufeled apron. The dresses were the usual black of high class maids, and were represented by Miss F1ossie Lag arus and Mas E'rieda Moritz.
 At the Brazil table was served hot coGfee, nuts and rRisins. The young ladies were in native costume. velvet jackets short sIIirts, high heeled nlip- ners and gorgeously be3eweIled. The Waitresses were Miss Bertie Well. Miss Claire Hertz. Miss Helen Siiverman, Miss Irma Bernheimer. Especial mem tion should be made of the costume worn by Miss Irrna Bernheimer. which Sn it's entirely was composed or gar- ments and jewels brought from ger many by her great-grandmother. The hiack fringed crepe de chine shawl that made the drapery over the yellow aflk skirt and red velvet bodice, was very handsome, as were the carved corals and other jewels.
 All during the supper the hand play cd national airs.
 several hours was greatly enjoyed by fhe happy participants. as well as the rlon-dancers who looked on at the pret-
 The moving spirits that conceived the charming details of this beautiful sin- ternational fete were those ladies com nosinR the advisory board of the clubs EEntartainment Committed. and were: Mrs Sabel. chairman; Mrs. A. Behr, Mrs Charles Moritz. Mrs. A. B. Meyer Mrs. simon Loeb, Mrs. Henry Anranam' Mrs, Alex Rice. Mrs. Bert Well, Mrs simon Hertz.
 .ases' SNs GUEST OF HONOR.
 On yesterday morning at her home on Perry Street. Mrs. James kirkman .Tackson entertained the Tuesday Card Club and other friends in honor or Mrs. George Smathers of Waynesville, N c. 4,
 Mrs. Jackson received her guests in A brocaded lavender silk, the corsage of which was embroidered with pink roses. MrA Smathers who assisted her wore a black lace gown made over white satin foundation.
 The flowers used throughout the three adjoining rooms were pink car- nations.
 The club prize. a cloisonne vase was won by Mrs. McDuff Cain. The guests prize a silver dinner bell. was won by Mrs. Henry Bartlett, who at once presented it to Mrs. Smathers, the guest of honor.
 A delicious luncheon was served after the game to which some of the non-card playing guests were especial ly invited.
 The pretty affair of Wednesday