The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-05-08


letics," MIR. Percy Brown: Piano solo,
Amelia Brewer.
Mrs. Carl Golf returned home on
Sunday from Shreveport. where she ac-
companied Mrs. Bob Golf, and remain
ed with her at the sanitarium several
days after the operation. While Mrs
Golf. has been in a critical condition
We are indeed glad to know of her
improved condition.
The many warm friends here of Mrs.
s. G. Mccarthy. who~was for several
years a prominent resident of Arcadia
deeply sympathiZe with her In the
death of Mr.. Mccarthy, which sad
event occurred last Friday in Ell Paso,
where he had been for sometime for
the benefit of the climate and for treat
ment, during a lingering illness. May
she find consolation in her deep SORROW
and bereavement.
The May Day festival at the park
last Thursday. by the Methodist W.
NJ. s.. under the direction Of Mesdames
Joe Andrews, Pollard Williams, Ben
Ferguson and Herman Williams, Great.
ed much interest and excitement
among the children. and melted abou'
$4,000 for the church fund. The park
which looked very inviting with its
freshly moved carpet of grass; smooth
ly trimmed hedges; decorations, ETC..
was admirably adapted to such an oc.
casion. One Of the prettiest features
of the programs was a May Pole Dance
by little girls, dressed in white like
fairies, and looking every inch the part
Mabel Lyons, Helen Capers, Mary
Ellen Scheen, Katherine Mcclure
Hazel Pentecost, Mildred Golf. Margret
Williams, Virginia White, Elizabeth
Shields, Mary MOsely, Louise Golf
Lucille Madden were the WHITENING.
ed" fairies who danced around the
May Pole.
The royal party. and the children
taking part in the program We're given
a ride around town in beautifully
decorated automobiles. The browning
of the May Queen was then the
centre Of attraction. Upon an impro
vised throne in all her grace and lowell
ness sat her majesty, Miss Louise Golf
who was attended by the following
maids: Misses Katherin Mcclure
Mary Mosely, Elizabeth Shields, Mar
garet Williams, Virginia Brown an(
[ Virginia White. These little maids ant
/ the queen and the fairies made ;
charming picture, with their fairy.lik'
white costumes, and baskets Of flowers
Little Helen Barnette and Mildred
| Williams were the princesses and wer'
too sweet for words" The queer
chose as her king Rush Wimberly, Jr
who placed the crown Of white rose
upon her head. After the coronation
ceremonies all Joined in singing
Jingle BELLS" A feature of tn
festivities, that occasioned much flu
and uproarious laughter, was the ifs!
pond, where each child who wished
had the opportunity Of fishing for tn
sum Of 1Oc, and were rewarded wit
a "catch" Of more or less value
Misses Ezelle Thomas and Marth
Fisher presided over this. Misse
Eula Maud Capers, Verne Lyons sol
homemade candy, at prettily decorat
ed candy booth. Ice cream cones wer
also plentiful. Other girls assisting
making the festivities a success wer
Misses Lois Tarbutton, Fife Ragal
Lenoir Capers, Lou Annie Took
! Bessie and Ards Jordan, Dubo
Ferguson, Kathleen Harp and Estht
J Belle Mosely. Virginia Brown gave
J reading. The day will be long remen
! bered by the children and many
their grown-up friends, who were pre-
! ent to witness their happiness.