The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-02-25
KINGS DAUGHTERS COLONIAL
LUNCHEON GREAT SUCCESS

/ KINGS DAUGHTERS COLONIAL
LUNCHEON GREAT SUCCESS
J, It seems to be the unanimous
opinion of the ladies of Greenwood
that the "Colonial Luncheon, ten
dered Tuesday at noon, at the Con
federate Memorial Building, in this
city, by the Kings Daughters Circle
to its members and friends, was one
Of the loveliest and daintiest social
events of its kind ever given in our
social history. The members of this
estimable order number representa-
lively from all the social circles of
Greenwood, and whenever those
wonderful ladies undertake an en-
tertainment, it's social success is
always eminently assured.
At twelve-thirty o'clock the guests
began to gather in the parlors of
this palatial building on the corner
Of Washington ven and Hender-
son street, which is most ideally
adapted for entertainment purposes,
and which since its erection has been
the scene of innumerable such
pleasant festivities.
The day was a most fitting one,
to not only assert the indispensa-
bility of the Kings Daughter
Circle in the activities of our queenly
city, but to appropriately celebrate
the birthday of "The Father of our
Country. And this celebration
lent its patriotic decorative POSSIBLE
ties, to present a veritable scene of
artistic loneliness. The decorations
were in the capable hands of Mes
danes Mae Whitehead Greene, B. l..
Young, and W. R. Chandler, which
statement of itself ominously express
ses that the effect was all that could
be asked.
The spacious banquet hall was
wonderful in its beautiful attire.
Four long tables were spread from
the rostrum to the western end Of
the hall, with a main table in. the
centre, at which were seated the
officers of the Kings Daughters
Circle: Mrs. J. L. Gillespie, Leader;
Mrs. Lewis Humphrey, Vice-Leader;
Mrs. C. D. Pepper, Secretary; and
Mrs. T. R. Gregory, Treasurer.
from the main chandelier dome in
the center of the hall, where red,
white and blue flags and tulle were
deliberately festooned, four streamers
wendell their way to the corners of
the building, to groups of pretty
flags. At the foot of the rostrum,
a liberty bell was embarked on a
cushion of these effective colors.
Its hangar was draped with the ~colors,
and added s%tateliness to the idea of
patriotism. From the ceiling of the
rostrum were suspended two large
American flags, in the. center of which
hung a splendid likeness of "The
Father of our Country, bordered by
bundles of small silk flags. On the
tables abounded groups Of silk flags,
and cut flowers and ported plants;
and dotted about were ornamental
flags, -doilies, hatchets, sid other
bric-a-brac which added unmistakable
chicness and smartness to the setting.
AS appropriate p~lace-cards, cards
were laid on the one one hundred and
twenty-six covers with immemorable
sayings of George Washington,
bordered with painted hatchets and
cherries.
The five-eourse luncheon was most
sumptuous, and it's appointments
immaculate. The first course was a
palatable oyster cocktail, followed by
entrees of almonds, minis, and other
delectables, all carrying out the
effectively prevailing idea. The next
course was of turkey, peas in patties,
celery, rice croquets, and light rolls.
The salad course followed, poinsetta
salad, which could not have been i'm
proved upon. The cream and cake,
brick cream in red, white and blue
layers, and the individual angel food
cakes, topped with flags and cherries,
appeased the most exquisite of tastes.
The last course was coffee and cheese
straws, the straws being in hatchets
and adding daintiness.
The ladies in the dining parlor. were
Mesdames L. N. Chandler, L. F.
Barrier, J. A. Tyson, Sumter Giles
pie, Mae Greene, w. S. Dundas, and
Miss Lucy Mckay, assisted by Gen.
S. R. Keesler. Those serving at the
tables were Mesdames w. T. Math-
ews, w. P. Weaver, F. M. Sandifer,
j. E. Mann, Seville, W. R. Chandler,
Earl Kinnebrew, Guy Hall, Sam
Montgomery, T. M. MILESTONE, Mis-
ses Dollie Kimbrough, Gertrude Nc
Shane, Minnie Brewer, Emma Jones
Harding, Kathleen Gist, and others.
These ladies were lovely in their
appropriate Martha Washington cos
tunes.
! Mrs. j. L. Gillespie, Leader Of the
Kings Daughters, presided as master
OF ceremonies, welcoming the guests