Marshall Statesman in Marshall, Michigan

Moorish Dining Revels and Embroidered Attire Described

An observer recalls Moorish women with red caps and gold jewelry, elaborate tassels, and a velvet jacket, as guests partake in a lavish, oil rich meal. The scene notes strict decorum, plates of fish, grapes, dates, and pomegranates, and a neighbor’s bold sharing of food without ceremony. The narrator is astonished by the intimate dining custom and the trusted table etiquette.