The Forrest City times., 1912-07-05
PATRIOTIC SHOWER
hlNen in Honor to Miss Lula Briaeyell.
 the Bride to be.

'eG hdllly kaln,
 On the Fourth of July. MfS' koliwage and Mrs. Trapp will
 entertain
 In honor of Miss Bridewell,
 At Linen Shower. oo oe sure to cones p m is the hour. When on this date you come and call
 Wrap you < 1t to represent
 A |. :. cannon ball. The Shower was held at the home ot lion. and Mrs. o. B. Rollwage. and Lie artistic blending of the glorious stars and stripes with bright flowers. ferns, potted plants. etc, added To 5he already charming home, noted for It's hospitality and the scene of many beautiful weddings and linen showers. and large crowd were in attendance. The guests were met at the door by Miss Mary Norlieet. Mrs Roliwape the bride-to-be, her mother and her aunt, Mrs. Clayton, and Miss Clara BfideTell. sister of the bride.to.be. were in the receiving line. all hand someiy goWned. All those who assist ed in the service and those in the re- eeiyihg line wore tiny L. $. flags. The diningroom was especially beau tiiul-red, white and blue tulle. our national coors, was suspended from the chandelier to four corners of the table. and the table appointments were in keeping with things beautiful. Ihe national colors were emphasized in the refreshments. with tiny flag in each cake. Mrs Marshall and Mrs Matthews had charge of the dining room
 The shower room was a fairy scene. The bride.to-be. beautiful dressed in all imported embroidery dress, was seated in chair which was draped in tulle, while overhead spread the shel- tering folds of two large flags The brlde-to-be seemed imbued with martial spirit, as she fearlessly faced the storm of cannon balls, which con-
 
 tion of handmade linen.
 The banquet was feast of reason and flow of soul, and many toasts were offered and compliments paid. Mrs. David Bridgforth's toast to the bride and groom-to-be
 HAPPINESS SERVED ON TOAST. l Heres 10 you, happy brideof sweet July, Happily for You may the moments fly. i All happiness may you haVe=much give and lend
 And happily into all good thing, may you
 blend
 Happiness te yeas sweet thing, did always -lNe
 >oIti, no wonder "MiHtzr will make you
 happy, as long as you live. Heres happy congratulations to the more
 than happy groom. | In his heart fol more happiness there is no
 room.
 My !, he >o happy 1 That, very easy to tell
 Non see he was lachy To choose hi, Bride we'll" Miss Clara Bridewel gave the fol- lowing toast To the next" bride Mss Matte Maj some body said
 You'd be the next sweetheart to wed, We'll heres to long sweet life
 Long and sweet -Brimful of love Truly eomp!ete->ort of turtle dove
 For Mr. Lewis and wife. Miss Bridewell proposed the follow ing toast to the hostesses:
 The Glorious Fourth has meant and will always mean much to tthe American people: but, after this even ing in the years 10 come, one humble American will feel the warmth of this | particular 4th. and the memory of my friends and their thoughtfulness, will kindle other feelings than patriotism. With wishes for all happiness, toast my two lovely hostesseS MesdameS Rollwage and Trapp, and thank them for giving me this dear memory to cherish in the future and this delight ful evening for retrospection. ' The following musical program was rendered during the evening I5 fuSlI uiieIlldI ..''s hIS' IiatNiiCl ? Vocal Solo............M Mrs. Green } Vocal Solo ...... Mrs Horney Star Spanged Banner. Chorus Vocal lSolo......,...Mrs Simmons 6 Vocal Solo..,....... Miss Fondfen America ............ ...... Chorus Parody by Will Bridewell.) My Country 'tts of thee.
 Sweet land of liberty
 Until we wed.
 The first bridegroom's response,
 Ended When Eve arose.
 Dressed in her bridal clothes
 Then freedom fled,
 Realms of the brave and free
 Lost for eternity
 Just then and there
 One broken rib of him.
 Taken ad libitsm
 In his delerium,
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