The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-09-16
ADDITIONAL SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL ITEMS
BY Mrs. D. E. Brown
Confined from Local Page)

Continued from Local Page
Mrs. c. c. Travis entertained last
Friday evening at very delightful
party, complimentary to her Sunday
School class, and their friends. First
there were several interesting contests.
one of which was picture game
Each guest had been requested to
bring baby picture of the original,
and after they had all been placed on
shelf, the guessing began as to 'whO
was who" Then another contest was
quite a test, Of memory. Fifty pro-
miscuous articles had been placed on
a desk, and after looking at them
few moments, the guests were request
ed to 60 back to their tables and
write from memory as many of the
articles as could be remembered A
most amusing game called Stage
coach tipped over was next enjoyed
and OccasiOned no end of fun. Other
games were INDUCED in which the girls
and boys suited to their own pleasure,
at the conclusion of which the hostess
assisted by her little daughter, Beulah
Catherine, served ice cream with
cherries and cake. The party was OH
the lawn which was prettily illuminat-
ed with electric lights.
On Tuesday little Wilson Williams.
Jr, was seven years old and he and
his friends will long remember the
pretty party that celebrated the an
niversary of his birthday. Mrs. Will
liams invited a large crowd of Will
sons friends, boys and girls, over to
his home in the afternoon, and they
played variety Of games, indoors and
out on the lawn. One contest particu-
I'larly interesting-nOt new game, but
one that will always be popular pin
ming on the Donkey's TAIL" For his
skill in interpreting the anatomy of this
wonderful animal, Master J. s. Nc
Conathy, Jr., received the prize,
whistle. After the various games and
contests, the children were invited in
the Dining room, which was beauti>
fully decorated, the color scheme be-
ing red and white. The table was very
attractive and was centered with the
splendid birthday cake, with eight
candles, seven for the years and one
to gOrW on. Around the cake were
banked flowers, under which the fav0rs
were hidden. At each cover were
pretty place cards, from which ribbon
streamerS were fastened to the favors.
and which the guests drew by pulling
the ribbons. Blowing out the lighted
candles was lots of fun, and cutting
the birthay cadke was more. Allen
White cut the ring; J. G. Andrews
the dime, and ]. s. McCOnathy the
thimble, and as there were no pros
pective ''old bachelors" present, the
button remained in the cake. Mrs.
Williams served ice cream with cake. |
The little honoree, received number |
OF appreciated gifts.
Reduced just lots-the price of Silk |
Hose is 80 much less that all can buy
them. Beautiful line at McClellan's. |
One OF the most elaborate and ar
tistic, as well as one of the most en- |
Joyable social events given in Arcadia |
in long time was enjoyed by large |
number OF ladies on Tuesday after
noon, when Mesdames w. M. Deas,
Bert Davis, Henry Mitchell and Miss
Roberta Stuart, entertained In compli-
ment to recent bride, Mrs. Will Tru-
luck, at kitchen shower, at the home
OF Mrs. Deas. The reception rooms,
and hall were made attractive with
cut flowers potted plants, and electric
fans made it comfortable and pleasant, |
even on such torrid afternoon. The
guests were served fruit punch on ar
irving. After all had arrived, Mrs.
Davis announced that as the friends
were assembled to meet bride their
minds should naturally be on things
"bridey," so spirited contest was en-
gagged in. Is questions were asked, the
answers all being certain pieces of
brides trousseau. Several answered
correctly IA of the questions and after
cutting for the prize, Mrs. Ware was !,