Somebody was wondering when punch bowls came into use. I don't know if this is the first mention but it is pretty early: http://www.midatlanticarchives.com/db_va_statewide/colonial_virginia/pg084.h tm Mildred "Mickey" Fournier 1730 SE County Rd 252 Lake City, FL 32025-1703 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html