The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-05-06
Happy Social Event Made Happier Still.

Miss Essie Vinson was hostess yes
terday afternoon at one OF the most en-
jovable social functions that has evel
taken place in Tarpon springs.
Invitations had been issued to a liner
shower complimentary to Miss Iva Al
baugh who will be married at an early
date to Mr.. Harold Lenfesty, Of Tam
pa.
The guests were cordially received
by Miss Vinson, assisted by Miss Ether
May Hope, Mrs. Levin Vinson and
Miss King.
When all the guests had arrived, the
company was favored with charming
vocal solo, beautifully rendered by Mrs
E. l.. Zimmerman, who responded 10
encore with another appreciated solo.
This was followed by an exqusitely
rendered vocal solo by Miss Mary
Wolf, who also gracefully responded to
encore by singing another selection.
Heart-shaped cards were then dis
tributed among the guests, each of
whom was requested to write few
words of advice to the bride.elect.
These cards were collected and then
distributed for reading by others than
those who wrote them and created
much merriment by their witty and
apropos suggestions.
The company was then invited into
the dining room where punch was serv-
ed, Mrs. King presiding at the punch
bowl.
While the punch was being served
some one was busy in the parlor, as
upon returning, the guests discovered
a large umbrella attached to the cell
ing. This was formed of pink and
white crepe paper and was an exquis-
itely beautiful creation. Mrs. Levin
Vinson lowered the umbrella and it
was found to be filed with beautiful
gifts, which were passed on to Miss
Following the distribution of the
gifts, ice cream and waters were serv-
ed in the parlor and while they were
being consumed came the surprise OF
the occasion. Little Melissa Vinson
entered the room personatiug Cupid,
with bow and arrow and carrying
post bag at her side. From
this were taken envelopes which were
distributed to the guests. In each>was
found card, heart-shaped, and OF
which was written just one word.
The guests read their cards aloud in
turn. and the complete message
brought by the dear little Cupid read:
':Mr. and Mrs. Leven Vinson announced
The engagement of their daughter,
Essie. TO MIR. Arthur Jones" "
Congratulations and expression OF all
good wishes followed and the delight
fut entertainment was ended.
All of Tarpon Springs will feel an
interest in the intelligence of this en-
Miss Vinson is one OF Tar
pom Springs loveliest and most popu.
lar young ladies, while Mr.. Jones is
held in high esteem in both business
Ind social circles.
The announcement OF this engage
nent made at an entertainment In hon.
or of another of Tarpon Springs popu-
ar brides.elect made the entertain
nent of double interest and pleasure to
The friends of both who were present,
and the rose-colored decorations. with
The beautiful flowers under the soft
light from pink electric bulbs made
picture OF loveliness not soon to be for
gotten.
Among those present were Misses
Iva Albaugh, Ella May Baggett, Alice
oetzold, Lula Coachman, Leola Boy
1T, Helen Bigelow, Mary Wolf, Mat
lie Fernald, Ina Lutz, Margaret Cad
Eallader, Ethel May Hope, Verna
Bronson, Helen Decker, Nina, and
Pearl letter, Louise Martin; Mesdames
Little, E. L. Zimmerman, Joseph An
lie, Daniel, Leroy Fernald, J. r.
0rane, King, Currier, Barnett, L. K.
Vinson and Ellen King.-Tarpon
Springs, Fla, Leader, April 10, 1914.