Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-26
WEALTHY FILIPINO
HONORS HIS SON
UPON RETURN OF YOUNG MAN
FROM COLLEGE IN UNITED
STATES BIG RECEPTION Is
Il GIVEN.

MANILA. Jan. 0.-Although the
towns near Manila are referred TO slight
lngly as ''out in the provinces or "out
in the bosce" Country, yet II often
happens that some Of the social func-
lions given at such towns will vie with
any OF Manila OF even OF 1.-The States"
This was true OF big reception bale"
given at the town Of Pagsanian, IS miles
southeast OF Manila
The reception was given at the home
OF a wealthy Filipino in honor of the re-
turn OF his son from Jne United States.
where he had spent FIVE years in col
iege
The father spared neither pains nor
expense to make the affair brilliant
one. Over two hundred Invitations,
printed In Spanish and bearing a like
ness Of the son at the top, were issued.
Practically all were accepted. so that
the occasion was a typical swell Fill
Pine gathering.
The American colony. consisting OF
seven high school teachers. the division
superintendent and his little daughter,
and a supervising teacher and wife. was
present in full force. This of itself tend
ed to give distinction TO the affair. be-
sides being a source OF much enjoyment
20 the Americans.
Into Fairy Land
Upon entering within the high stone
wall surrounding the place. and stepping
upon the grounds. one felt as II ne hao
suddenly been dropped into fairy land.
The large lawn was illuminated with gas
and unique ''Jack-o-lenterns." Beautiful
statues. flowers. ferns. orange trees. fill-
ed with fruit, and a miniature lake, all
contributed to the beauty OF the scene.
Upon ascending the beautiful tile steps.
one entered the lovely home. Inside all
was gay and beautiful. The floors. made
OF two colors OF hardwood laid zig-zag
fashion. and the ceiling and walls. al
hand-painted and hand-carved. made an
exquisite background. The ceiling repre-
scented the clouds and distant cocoa
palms In all the beauty ana grory OF a
tropical sunset The walls were Of light
blue and gold. The elegant chandeliers.
bronze statues, and mahogany and other.
hardwood furniture. all added to the eff
fect
This was all pretty. but in such set
ting place the two hundred guests. the
men all I'm white and the women in gay
gowns. their diamonds (of which every
Filipino OF any means has a number)
and other jewels sparkling. and a select
orchestra playing sweet music. and one
has a scene not easily forgotten.
II there is any one place where the
Filipino shines. Il is upon an occasion
like his His manners are perfect. he
Is the acme NA HOnNCuE@S anu
and his grace Of movement and bearing
present a striking contrast TO The strides
and more or less awkward movements OF
his American protectors
Son Receives Guests
The son. IN whose honor the reception
was given. received the guests. along
with another brother. This young man
spoke excellent English and proved a
most interesting cOnversationalist- His
major work in America was agriculture
and he viii teach the subject TO his
After a part OF the evening spent in
doors listening 10 music ana 20 rre con-
versations some IN Spanish, a few in
English. but the majority In Tagalag.
one again finds himself upon the lawn.
One side OF the lawn under two large
orange trees filed with fragrant bios
SONS and fruit. has been made into a
verftabie green room To this room
there were six entrances-great arches
made Of vines. banana feaves. ano
palms. t.ss
Within the enclosure was a long table
accommodating about fifty persons. Here
was served the elegant course dinner,
without which no truly swell Filipino
reception would be complete. 1t was
towards this room that one found him
self staring.
handsome linen tablecloth. with a hand
embroidered border and scalloped edge
q foot wide. The napkins were Of the
same design but OF smaller pattern. The
table was set with Handsome silver,
china and glass.
Eight Courses Served
The dinner was OF eight courses and
was designed to tickle the palate of the
most fastidious 1t consisted OF turkey,
with all its ''fxin's.' four other meats.
salads. vegetables. olives, pickles, and
many dishes for which an American can
find no name; also cake. Ice cream. can
dies. drinks and cigars. All stood while
eating.
After the repast. there was more mu-
sic and more conversations. On account
OF the comparative small size OF the
house. the dancing was postponed and
was held at another house a week later.
The Americans left early. but the Fill
pinos. according TO custom. staid until
the morning hours. enjoying the even
ing 10 the full