Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Misses Coltrane, Hockett, Bird Entertain Senior Class at Peele Cottage, April 30, 1919

From The Guilfordian, Guilford College, N.C., April 30, 1919

Peele Cottage, A Scene of Festivity

On Wednesday, April 16, the members of the Senior class were given a unique and charming reception by three of the class—Misses Coltrane, Hockett and Bird—when the invitations were received curiosity was heightened and interest increased by the place, Peele Cottage, and the admonition, “Wear Old Clothes.”

At the appointed time the guests wended their way to the demure little cottage. It proved to be a veritable corner of comfort with blazing fires, rugs, pillows and all things needful. On the porch, punch was served to the entering guests by two obliging freshmen. After this was done each guest found a seat in some comfy chair and the good time began.

Since it was nearing the season when the Easter Rabbit holds his court, eggs were in evidence from every corner. They furnished the fun for the evening. Contests were held, the eggs holding the cue. After much merriment had been aroused by mimicry of our illustrious faculty and other dignitaries, and by each guest’s displaying some talent which he did not before know he had, a delicious diversion came in the form of a salad course and a second course of lemon meringue pie. These delights completed a perfect evening.

The last event was a contest in artistic ability and various were the subjects chosen. Thus the hour for departure came and amid sincere expressions of appreciation to the hostesses the guests departed, holding in their several hearts memories dear of Ruth, Georgiana, Eula—and the Peele cottage!


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