St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-09-17

few of her most intimate friends in
honor of her approaching nuptials
announced for September Is. Not
withstanding the inclemency of the
weather the affair was a decided
success and was heartily enjoyed by
all. The affair took place at the
residence of Mrs. ]. F. Polk, Friday,
September 9, from to p. m. The
house was beautifully decorated with
ferns, and the spacious parlor was a
lifting bower for Dan Cupid. Dozens
of hearts in all sizes were arranged
On baby ribbon suspended from the
ceiling; in the center was a huge
cluster of hearts. On entering the
reception hall the guests We're served
delicious punch by Miss Leah Com
fort After this they proceeded to
the parlor where they were enter
tanned by music, Misses Vivian Com
fort, Dona Everitt, Gladys Martin
and Beulah Bourgeois presiding at
the piano in turns. At the request
of Mrs B. P. Durham, Miss Garreau
was invited to the second reception,
where a surprise awaited her by way
of dainty ribbons strung clothes-line
| fashion where everything dear to the
heart of of a young girl hung sus-
pended by gilded clothes pins. To
each bonner was handed by the bride
| elect the clothes pin which held her
gift on the line, these being the fav-
ors of the evening. Refreshments
| were next served and when the
guests entered the DINING room
they were greeted by most pleas
ant sight, large wedding bell whose
ciapper was suspended rose, hung
over the center of the table. From
this to each corner of the table, wide
strips of crepe paper were drawn,
which was festooned with roses. The
color scheme was perfectly carried
out in pink, a profusion of pink roses
were in evidence The brides cake
was cut, Miss Georgia Travis receiv-
ing the ring, Miss Heloise Gardere
the dime and Miss Olivia Bollinger
the thimble. The shower was in
charge of Mesdames J. F. Polk, B.
P. Durham and J. B. Semple, Misses
l.,
lah BOURGEOIS and Gladys Martin.
The guests were: Misses Enola
O'Rouke, Olivia Bollinger, Resale
Nehls, Gladys Liddle, Heloise Gar
dere, Eva and Annie Leonard, Marian
Beane, Leah Comfort, Mary Shuler,
Byrl Travis, Georgia Travis, Mrs. c.
M. Liddle, Mrs M. E. Everitt, Mrs.
G.. w. Everitt, J. A. Bousqet, Mrs.
c. A. Pieri, Mrs. H. J. Willis, Mrs. N.
ellis, Mrs C. Comfort and Mrs. N.
K. Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Crockett of New
Orleans, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs C. Crockett.
Mrs. H. C. Macy returned from a
pleasant visit to Tickfaw, La. where
she was the guest of Mrs J. D.
Parker
Mrs. H. J. Willis, of Pearl River,
spent Wednesday here, the 'uest of
her sister, Mrs. ]. F. Polk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Holly are re-
ceiying congratulations On the ar
rival Of little daughter.
Mrs. John Leonard and family
have moved to Lucille, Miss, the past
week, much to the regret of their
numerous friends here.
Miss Lillian Slayden, of Nicholson,
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. E.
Slayden.
Mrs. Hansborough and little son
spent Friday in Vaudeville, La.
Miss Neomia Ell, of Lake Charles,
is the guest of Miss Louise Roberts.
Mrs. o. E. Parker and Mrs. John
Porter, of Alton, were among our
out-of-town visitors the past week.
Mrs. E. Sleeper and son. ofNew
Orleans, spent week here, the guest
Of her neice, Mrs. Leslie Grow.
Mrs. Geo. Geiger and sons, of Led
better, Miss, are the guests of Mrs.
R. J. Little.
Master Edward Shinnie is on the
sick list the past week.
Prof. Messick spent Wednesday
here, to the delight of his former
pupils.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hy. Levy are receiv-
ing congratulations on the arrival of
a little daughter, born September Is
Mrs. Houghton still remains quite
ill.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Farron was christened Wednesday
at the Catholic church.
Mrs. E. Mcdaniel, of South Point,
spent THU sday with friends here.
Mrs. C. A. Everitt and daughter,
Jaunice, spent the past week in New
Orleans, the guests of Mrs. Everitt's
mother, Mrs. A. Carr.
Sterlin Baker, of Bogalusa, spent
Sunday with relatives, and as usual
visited his friend here.
Po cI1rn and attend tho GRAND ha II
to be given by the Woodmen of the
World at Red Mems Hall, Monday
September 10, 1910. A grand prize
furnished by a celebrated New Or
leans band. Refreshments will be
served at moderate prices.
Mrs. Jas. Roberts, of Pearl River,
spent several days here, the guest
of Mrs. C. Crockett.
DR.. G. G. Minturn left Thursday
for Anderson. w. Va. He will be
accompanied home by his wife and
children.
Miss Ollye Smith, of Carriere,
Miss, spent Sunday here, the guest
of Miss Gladys Martin.
Mr.. l.. Tillery left Thursday to
visit relatives in Tennessee.
Mr.. Sanford, of Clinton, La, has
opened jewelry store near the
Commercial Hotel
Miss Ollie Swetman left Thursday
for her home in Biloxi, Miss.
Mrs. A. v. Hoover and sister, of
Bonfouca, were among our out-of-
town visitors Thursday.
Mrs. H. Keller and daughters re-
turned from a fortnights visit to
friends in Mobile.
To Miss Dime Garreau