Pocahontas star herald., 1916-06-16
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S, SOCIAL

We're you tbergY II not, that is
one time YOU missed real, live,
regular party. We met the court
house lawn, aud there each young
man deposited with AIRS. Turner a
slip Of paper containing his name.
The girls then drew names from a
hat. All, but doesn't 1t make ones
heart cut animated eapers to gaze
upoa beyy Of beautiful young
women and wonder which one OF
these fairies is going to be ones
companion TO the play party. Well,
We were soou paired of aud stroll
Ing TO the party, each boy whisper.
ing sweet nothisgs into the ear of
the laughing blushing girl at his
side. Did ! cay each boy had 8
girl? Not so-some of the boys
were doomed to stag 1t. Aud be
tins an irrefstAbls refutatlon to
those who have told 1t abroad on
the streets of Gath aud AscAlon
that the boys are IN the minority in
Poclhontas.
When We reached the scene of
reyelry, Which was the home OF
Mr. aud Mrs. Ben Brown, we found
that elaborate preparations had been
made for the gala occasion. The
big, beautiful lawn was brilliant
with electric lights and japanese
lanterns, aud convenient seats were
everywhere. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown
received us as only people can, who
know and like young people.
After PLAYING drop the-handker.
chief until the oecupants of the
mush pot were getting mushy, we
changed to snap and played until
Mack got so he wouldn't snap any.
one but Mildred and that broke up
the game. Then came the contest
of the evening. This was IN keep
ing with leap year. Each girl was
TO propose To the boy she could
match hearts with. Five Judges
we'll versed in affairs of the heart
decided this contest. Among the
judges were Ben Johnston and ID.
5. Beunet. Mona Shannon made
the best petition for matrimonial
companion, with Reland Campbell
as close second. The winners of
of the contest were to be married
by Rev. Mcclure, who was there en-
masse. The contracting parties for
the mock ceremony were Miss Mona
Shannon and Mr.. Kern Hall.
The beautiful and accomplished
bride wore a wonderful Paris crea-
tion straight from the studio of
Peirrot. 1t was a delicate cerise,
charteuse white color aud was trim
med IN Georgette crepe and crepe
de Chine. The handsome groom,
always so slender Of figure aud dap
per of attire, was clad IN conven-
tional tan homespun with zebra
hose and tan shoes to match.
Across his manly breast shone re-
splendent the insignia Of the Order
of Gugenslocker. Other members
Of the bridal party were Oscar G.
Mock, who IN the role Of natural
guardian gave the bride away, re.
luctantly to be sure, and Curtis
Presley az groomsman. A word
about this Curt Presley. lie is a
woman batter. The other day he
read in Genesis that woman was
made from mans rib. Immediate
ly, to suite the osseus origin, he
jumped from a building IN an effert
TO break all of ms ribs. He broke
only three and IS now able TO be
about again. We wish HIM a speedy
recovery, for he is happy bunch of
wit and humor and no party Is
complete without him.
The bridal party advanced to the
altar in step to the strains of Lob
engnn whrstled by Lucille Carter.
and Hazel Hall. (Tho printer says
/ can't have mach more space, and
besides you know that "to have and
to hold" and Glove honor and cbeY'
proposition.)
A final number Of the program
was a delicious luncheon of sand
wiches. salads, cake and tea.
The guests wish to thank Mr..
and Mrs. Brown, Rev. Mcclure,
Mr.. George Turner, Miss Opal Nc
Clure and the Young Peoples Mis-
sionary Society for a delightful
evening.
Nomdcplumo Inc0gnito.