The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-26
In Society
Annual Alumni Reception
Delightful Affair

which also look the form
Oh surprise party on Miss Tomlin-
son, who was totally unaware of the
coming OF her guests until she an.
swered the door bell and found 75
young people awaiting the invitation
10 enter. Miss Clara Tomlinson
knew of the intended visit. and was
prepared more than her sister for
their coming. however, Miss Mays
establishment and delight was not so
great but that she could promptly
arise to the occasion, and all were
soon delightfully."- at home and good
cheer reigned supreme.
After all had assembled. Mr.. J.
Hardin Peterson. president of the
class, made a most eloquent speech.
voicing the high esteem and love in
which every graduate who had ever
gone forth from L. H. S. held for
Miss Tomlinson. and closed by pre-.
senting her with lovely cameo
brooch as testimonial of this affec.
ton and regard Miss Tomlinson
was greatly touched by this unex.
pected gift, but made a feeling talk
to the young people. expressing her
appreciation and her pleasure IN re.
ceiNihg Tie gift, and especially did
she wish to impress upon them the
fact that the years spent in the Lake
land schools had been happy ones
and that since she had been connect
ed Herewith, she had seen ia pupils
graduates go forth into the
world Miss Tomlinsons instruction
to her pupils. and her influence will
abide with them throughout their
lives, and as she will enter other
work, the Alumni was glad, indeed
to pay her this pretty tribute and
testimonial of their love and regard
at this time
Mr.. Peterson, president of the
Alumni, next welcomed the new
class of 1917 into the Alumni. ant
in fitting words Mr.. George Halde
man. president of the class, made re
sponse voicing the delight of tn,
class at being member of the body
Miss Viola Powell was next hearC
in a piano selection, which all mucl
enjoyed Mrs. j. b. Hannah, who il
one of the city's best readers, CAV,
an enjoyable number. which wa
roundly encored.
A piano duet by Misses Bryant an,
Startling, was followed by plan,
solo by Miss Mary Mckay. Mrs
Paul Henderson concluded the pre-
gram with beautifully rendered We
cal number.
The regular business session fo
lowed. at which the following of
GERS were elected, it being the frs
time so many of the new class wer
elected to membership:
President, Thomas Bryant
Vice President, George Haldeman.
Treasurer, James Boulware.
Glass Reporter, Harold Roess.
1t was decided that the Alumni Al
ISOLATION shall have a page eac
mouth Il, ,ba Cracoont in tho futur,
Miss Tomlinson was elected an hol
= orary member of the Association. 70
lowing which mock marriage wa
participated in, the participants b.
! ing elected by the guests. This cr'
t ated much fun and amusement &c
all. The following were the caste
Groom. Mr.. George Haldeman.
, Bride, Miss Virginia Lufsey.
, Best Man, James Boulware.
Bridesmaids, Misses Geneviey
, Duggan Alma Bassett, and Mildre
> Hampton.
Matron of Honor, Mrs. Paul Hel
' derson.
Minister. Mr.. Lloyd Hooks.
Father Paul Phillips.
Flower Girls, Misses Eva BryaI
and Lucille Clough.
Rejected Suitor, Hardin Peterso
Groomsmen, ]. c. McLendon, eli
ford Urwiller and Harold Roess.
After the fun incident to the ma
I. riage was over delicious refres
ments were enjoyed, during whiC
time Miss Lucille Clough and Mi
Mildred Youngs entertained Il
. ! guests with instrumental selections
The evening was closed by the u
singing of the Star Spangled Banne
Aud Lang Syne and other old tin
airs. the affair passing into histol
as one of the most delightful u
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