Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1921-09-28
University Preparatory School,
Tonkawa, Okla.

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University Preparatory School,,
Tonkawa, Okla.
Miss Miriam Norris Honoree at
Mrs. B. B. Jones' Charm
ing Party.
Mrs. Braxton Bragg Jones enter
tanned very beautifully on Wednes-
day afternoon, September 21st, in
honor of Miss Miriam Norris, the very
popular bride-elect.
Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus an
nounced the honoree's arrival, little
Emily Dunovant escorting her in with
"Here come the bridew
"Braxton Hall" was never lovelier
than on this, occasion, the spacious
rooms and hall that were en- suite, be-
ing elaborately decorated in golden
rod and brown-eyed Susans, harbin-
gers of the golden Indian summer.
The; lights were yellow shaded
and matching tapers cleaned here
and there, giving mellow glow to
the pretty scene.
Mrs. E. j. Norris and Miss Eliza
Minis stood with Mrs. Jones to re-
ceive the callers, who were refreshed
with delicious punch by Misses Fell
cia Minis and Nell Bryan.
Allen Samuel, Jr., pinned on the
Cupid souvenirs.
a. delightful program had been ar
ranged, opening with a suite Of songs
by Miss Nan Gunter Of Batesburg,
who was the hosts bs loved house
guest, MISS Gladys Pad geft accom-
panying on the sweet toned Baby
Grand. Miss Susan Mathis of Tren-
ton rendered "Love's Pleadings,' %
beautifully. Mrs. Hugh Mitchell's de-
lightful number was Schubert's
"Serenade." !"
Miss Elizabeth Smith played for
Miss Mary Cantelou who gave an ex-
quisite solo dance.
The Sextette from Lucia was a
lovely violin duet of Misses Lois
Minis and Rosela Parker, with piano
accompaniment played by Miss
Margaret May.
Miss Elizabeth Smith accompanied
for another gifted child to dance,
little Virginia Holland, who is sim
ply adorable.
Following the program, the dining
room doors were opened. Here the
color scheme was accentuated in the
exquisite brides table, place cards
and decorations being of soft yellow
tints. The honor place was marked
by golden streamers from the hand
some shaded chandelier.
The bride and eight girlhood
friends were seated, the other guests
being served buffet style, the dainty
refreshments bing served in two
courses.
A tea wagon, prettily adorned with
the chosen color, was drawn in with
yellow ribbons by little Emily Dun
ovant and Virginia Holland, being
guided by Mary Cantelou and Allen
Samuel, the children's charming cos
tunes matching the color scheme.
On the wagons trsySreposed an
elegant cake. With this was hand
some decanter set, which was placed
before Mrs. A. r. Nicholson, who
was most accomplished toast mis-
tress. Mrs. Hugh MitchelPs toast was
to the bride, Miss Marjorie Tompkins'
witty toast to the groom followed.
Miss Rosela Parker gave one to-old
friends and Mrs. A. R. Nicholson cap
ped the climax with one to the brides
mother.
The cutting of the cake revealed a
hidden store of omens: to Miss JUS
tine Cantelou went the ring, to Miss
Felicia Minis the heart, to Miss Mae
Tompkins the thimble and to Miss
Lois Minis the dime.
Mrs. R. T. Hill and Miss Charlotte
Strother invited the callers to regis
ter in the Brides Book, which was
heart shaped, the double heart leaves
being painted in yellow daisies.
The hostess souvenir for Miss
Norris was lovely golden brown
work basket lined with yellow satin,