Smyrna times., 1900-06-06
PRETTY BIRTHDAY CARNIVAL,
ELABORATE ENTERTAINMENT IN HONOR
OF MISS HELEN BOYER.
Miss Helen Prettyman Elected "May Queen
and was COrOnated Amid a Beauti-
fuI Display of Flowers.

Miss Helen Denney Boyer, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. d. Boyer, gave a
delightful party to her young friends
last Wednesday evening, it being her
tenth birthday. The guests commen-
ced to arrive at seven o'clock and the
fun and laughter continued until ten.
The dining room, library and hall were
elaborately and tastefully decorated
with cOlOred tissue paper festoons,
these forming an arch until the parlor
was reached. There the stars and
stripes shOne brightly, making the back
ground for the throne which was grace
fully draped.
The main, attraction of the evening
was the "Crowning of the May Queen.
Shortly after the arrival of the little
folks, paper and pencils were handed
around for each one to write his or her
choice of the ''queen." Miss Helen
Prettyman receiving the greatest num-
ber of votes was elected to that exalted
position. Immediately the procession
began to form. First in order was the di-
rector, Master Watson Gearhart. Next
came the pages, Misses Nina Winford,
Jennie Hill, Ethel FAIRIES, Jeanette
Watkins, Julia HUM, Anna Wilson,
Helen Boyer, Charles Hill, Cairl
Price, Harold Webb, Frank Reynolds,
Delancey Moore, John Postles, Irving
Walls, Carleton Walls, Ralston Nc
Causland. Following the pages came
Miss Margaret Postles carrying the
crown on silver tray. Beside her was
Miss Margaret Walls, carrying bunch
of pink carnations,a a gift for the queen
Little Amelia Winford and Helen Wat
kins, flower girls, were next in line, then
came the queen at the rear. The chill
dren now marched from one room to
another, keeping time to the excellent
march executed by Miss Mary Le-
Fevre. After a short time they all
marched into the parlor, the boys
standing on one side of the throne and
the girls ON the opposite. The little
| flower girls knelt at the throne, Mar
garet Walls and Margaret Postles
standing back of them. Then the
queen ascended the throne assisted by
the director. After the coronation the
children sang a very pretty selec-
tion.
Later, all participated in childish
games, such as "Postofice, etc. Miss
Jennie Hill entertaining delightfully."-
with her dancing. Miss Marie Estlin
added pleasure to the evening by per-
forming several pieces on the new
piano, Miss Helen's birthday present
from her parents. Miss Helen Pretty
man sang a very sweet solo and Misses
Nina Winford, Helen Boyer and Ethel
FAIRIES recited. When all were COM
fortably fixed at the table in the
dining room, it was indeed beautiful
sight. In the centre of the table was q
large cake, on which were ten lighted
candles. After all had enjoyed the
bountiful refreshments, the queen pre-
sented each little guest with box OF
bonbons and slice of birthday cake.
Mr.. Cyrus Taylor took a fash-light
picture while the queen was on the
throne. This greatly amused the
children.
Miss Helen Boyer received many
beautiful gifts. 1t is certain that she
and her young friends will always re,
member her tenth birthday. Mrs.
Boyer was assisted in entertaining by
Miss Lucille Taylor, Miss Mary Le-
Fevre, Miss Nellie Taylor, Miss Marie
Estlin and Miss Nan Beckett.