The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-11-18

Mrs Ben Ferguson, also assisted IN
the program. Sandwiches and hot tea
were served. Guests present were Mes
danes Wilson Williams and Terrell.
Miss Claudio McConathy and Mr.
Cecil Atkins sprung surprise on theif
friends, when they were quietly wed
ded at the home Of Rev. W. ID. JORDAN
last Friday afternoon, in the presence
Of a few friends. They Joined their,
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest High
twer and Mr.. and Mrs. Linton Caskey,
in Shreveport, for a few days
Both these young people are mem
bers of very prominent families, tnt
bride being the youngest daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McConathy, and
fine groom is a son of W. A. Atkins.
Mr., and Mrs Atkins have many
friends who join in wishing them unit
ed happiness.
They will make their home in HON
or where MIR. Atkins has q splendid
position In the insurance business.
MFR. and Mrs. Searcy Mcclure, ell
tertained last Monday evening at a
most elegantly appointed luncheon, Il
compliment to their sister, Miss Lee
Annis Lyons, bride Of the week.
rhe home was beautifully decorated
throughout with yellow chrysanthe
NUNS and In the dining room tn
color scheme was purple and gold. TIT
table was conferred by an immense
basket Of yellow chrysanthemums
ting on q plateau, whose mirrored
surface reflected their gorgeous hue
| "a border Of purple violets, completed
| the color motif. From the center
piece ribbons were carried to the place
ards, which were In the shape OF
hearts. An elaborate menu, was fault.
lessly served In five courses, as fol-
lows:
Menu
Boullion, with Croutons
Fruit Salad Sailed Almonds
Cuail On toast Hot rolls
Rice In timbales Dreamed asparagus
Celery. Olives, etc,
Fruit parfait Angel Food Cake
Coffee and Cheese Straws.
| A feature Of entertainment was Q
contest In which q prize was offered
| for the best menu. Mr.. Ernest High.
tower evidenced great culinary skill
| and was awarded the prize, a dainty
menu book.
The guest present at this delightful
function were the honor guests, MISS
Lee Annis Lyons and Mr.. Ernest High.
tower; Miss Velma Farmer and Mr
Linton Caskey; Mr.. and Mrs. Alwyr
Hightower; the host and hostess.
| There was an event OF much interest,"
on last Thursday evening, at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. \. N. Lyons, when
Miss Lee Annis Lyons and Mr.. Ernes;
Hightower, and Miss Velma Farme,
and Mr.. Linton Caskey, were united IL
marriage, Rev. w. II. Jordan official
Ing.
The home was artistically and beau
Itifully decorated throughout with vel
low chrysanthemums and Southerl
Smilax and ferns.
/ Mesdames B. P. Theus and Armour
White sang very effectively, as a pre-
nuptial concert, "At Dawning' ant
Because and other selections. Mrs
j. B. Herring played Lohengrin's wed
iding march as professional and soft
/ ly played during the ceremony, al
for you"
j Both brides were bec0mingly at
tired in modish coat suits with hats
shoes and gloves in harmony, and car
i Z
|ried exquisite arm bouquets of yellow
crysanthemums. After the ceremony
the large assemblage Of friends Of
fered congratulations and best wins
les. They left on the late train for /
Ishort visit to Shreveport. Many hand
some and useful bridal gifts evidenced
the esteem Of friends.
These young people are all wei
known in Arcadia, where they have
Ilived, with the exception Of Miss Farm
Ter, and she has been a resident herr
there for some time and BIZ her pleas
ling personality and business abilit