The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-04-28

| The W, c. I. U. met at the Baptls
church on last Wednesday Afternoon
and the president, Mrs. B. A. Brewer
c au the opening exercises. Her
talk was replete with interesting factS
ahout the work, after which the meet
ING was turned over to the leader, Mrs.
\ Jones, who had an interesting
nrogram in which Mesdames '. &
Pines W. ]. Murphy, A. D. Henry AM
u y Brown took part. Our efficient
city marshal, Mr.. John Boddie, was
present, and in nice talk, promised
! the ladies his entire cooperation and
support in all Of their undertakings
TO make a clean town morally. Mrs.
d. f. Brown spoke in behalf Of the
Federation and after vote was taker
by the members, resulted in decision
to join. Mrs. Mckinney, the state
president, will be present at the mex
meeting, which will be the second
Wednesday in May, at $3.50 o'clock an(
it is urged that a large attendance will
be there.
Mrs. Carl Golf and Mrs. Armour
White entertained the Les Amls Gu
and their friends last Wednesday after
noon with a formal reception at I'll
home of Mrs. Golf. The guests were
received by the hostesses and served
delicious fruit punch by Mrs. Lorrl<
Wimberly. The living room was filled
with vases of lovely red roses, and til
punch bowl was especially pretty, en-,
twined with Dorothy Perkins roses
The library had narcissuS and fern
decorations. The dining room wa
very lovely with a profusion Of sweet
peas. The table was covered with /;
beautiful lace cloth and centered with
a basket Of the lovely and fragrant
flowers The same flowers covered
the buffet also. A plate luncheon was
served by Misses LenOir Capers and
Stella Crowson and consisted Of chick
en- salad, pickles, olives, celery, crack
ers and iced tea. During the afternoon
Mrs. B. Capers charmed the guests
with very beautiful selection. Miss
Bessie Brown gave several readings,
which were greatly enjoyed. The two
hosteSses We're beautifully gowned on
this occasion, and the handsome cos
tunes Of the many guests added a
bright bit Of color to the scene. The
members Of the club assisted Mesdames
Golf and White in the courtesies to
their guests.
On last FRIDAY afternoon, the hospit-
able home of Mrs. D. E. Brown was
thrown open to the friends Of Miss
; Virginia Dormon, of Natchitoches the
occasion being the announcement Of
the approaching marriage Of Miss
DOrmOn.
On arriving, the guests were greeted
at the door by Mrs. J. p. Harrell, who
graciously assisted in the courtesies of
the afternoon. Mrs. D. E. Brown with
her daughters, Misses Bessie and
Jessie Brown made every one feel de-
lightfully at home, as the afternoon
was entirely informal.
Pink and white roses were, used in
the greatest profusion. Great baskets
Of roses, bowls and vases were used at
every vantage point and many Of them
were gift flowers, sent by friends. and
some were from the honoree's own
garden. Pink Dorothy Perkins pre-
dominating.
Mrs. J. B. Story, who has an ex-
quisite soprano voice, which was never
in better form, sang to the delight of
all, Believe Me, If All Those endear-
ing Young Charms" She was accom-
panied by Miss Vera Jones' In her
other song, "A Birthday" she played
her own accompaniment. Other must
cal selections were also greatly enjoy,
ed 20, Promise Me-" annie Laurie, "
my Wild Irish Rose" and Drink 10
Me Only With Thine Eyes" Miss
Bessie Brown gave a reading, IAN Old
Sweetheart OF Nine" by James Whit
comb Riley.
Each guest was given an envelope
with this little couplet written on it,
IF this letter you unfold, a little
secret will be told." Inside was a card
with the following announcement
Miss Virginia Trotti Dormon to Mr..
George Frederick Miller, Wednesday
May fourth, nineteen hundred and
twenty-one." Each one was requested
to reverse the card and on the other