The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1912-06-07

The parkersbucrg. w. Va, Sentinel.
of a recent issue contained the folluw-
ing:
''At card party CT exquisite ap-
pointments given this afternoon by
Miss Rita Barrett, at her home on
Seventh street, to the members Of the
Fortnightly Club. the engagement was
announced of Miss Mary Freda
Flanagan, of this city, to Mr.. Terrence
Jerome Mackey, of Grafton, w. Va.
The intelligence, which came as de-
lIghtful surprie to the coterie of friends
assembled, was impaired at the begin
ming of the luncheon. which followed
an afternoon devoted TO Five Hun
dred. The guests, on being invited
to the dining room, beheld awaiting
them a table Of rare beauty, on which
the colors, pale green and white, pre-
vail with artistic harmony. A superb
center piece of white roses and aspara
gus ferns on circle of Cluny lace was
in the middle of the table, and this
was surmounted by large gilt ring
suspended from the chandelier above.
Over this hung twelve dainty white
cards to which were attached narrow
satin ribbons. alternating in green and
white, and these were drawn to each
cover. The chandelier was punched
with orange blossoms. and. these, with
| feathery fern leaves extended for some
distance along the ribbons.
"Having taken their places at the
table. the guests were invited by the
hostess to draw the cards from the
ring, and to read aloud what was in
scribed on them, beginning with the
young lady on her right. This was
done and pretty tale unfolded itself
in originalsverse, commencing with the
history of tiny maid with eyes of
| blue and golden hair following her
through school days, through amateur
theatricals and various other expert
ences, until the last verse, which fell
to the hostess, the charming dOcu-
ment was brought forth that
p" In the month of June our Freda
fair shall with our dear Teddy wed.
CHOW plight with me their welded
Bills, and seal her happiness with
kiss.
"The document was delightful, and,
of course, the charming bride-elect
was at once surrounded by her friends
and overwhelmed with congratu-
latiOns.
elaborate course luncheon was served,
the place cards decorated with orange
blossoms. marking covers for Mrs.
Mcdonald. Misses Freda Flanagan,
Anna McGulnresS, Louise Kerns,
katherine Hayes, Marjorie Harvey,
Gertrude and Alice Higgs, Mary and
Irene Kelley, Regina Mathison and
Rita Barrett. = t,---EsSs - kssa $50
The beautiful appointments of the
function. with the original arrange
ment, made the affair one of much
charm throughout, and it was among
the prettiest of announcement parties.
At the conclusion of the card contest,
handsome prizes were awarded, the
first, lovely fan, the second, box
of candy. and the third a fancy deck
of cards.
1.-THE announcement of the engage
ment of Miss Mary Flanagan and Mr..
Terrence Jerome Mackev. made public
to-day, win come as delightful sur
prise to their many friends, and in
particular to that wide circle heiong-
ing to the charming bride-elect. Miss
Flanagan is a daughter Of the late
William H. Flanagan, of Sixth street,
and is one of the most beautiful anC
accomplished young women of this city.
She is member Of the De Sales
Heights Alumnae Associat on. and Of
its Study Club. Possessing dramatic
ability in marked degree, she has
been frequently identified with anna
teur theatricGls, and has always beer
willing to lend her talent wherever
needed. With personal beauty and
talent, she.also possesses a charming
: disposition and cultivated manners,
which have made her most attractive.
The groUm-elGct, whose former home
is Paris, KY, has been located in
Grafton for number of years as the
successful manager of the Model Store
He is young gentleman of prepossess.
ing manner, has the sterling qualities
of energy and honor, and has host OF
friend here in Grafton. who will con.
graduate him on his guod fortune il
winning so fair bride. The date fol
the wedding has not yet been announc
ed, but will be an event CT mex
month"