The Bienville Democrat., 1922-02-16
rHE B1ENyILLE DEMOCRAT. ARCADIA. LOUISIANA

ladies took part in the program. Guests
present were Mrs. VIM. Smith, OF
Monticello, Ala.; Mesdames NJ. y. AL
len, Mrs. Jim Allen, Mrs. Jim Caskey,
of Alabama neighborhood. Mrs. AL
len assisted by her daughters, Mrs.
Jno smeyey and Mrs. Howard Rich'
served chicken salad, crackers, hot
tea. q
The Gounod Music Club which is
composed Of Mrs. Howell's music pupils
had a very interesting business meet
ing followed by. splendid musical
program and social hour on Saturday
afternoon, at the home Of one OF the
members, Miss Vashti Jones. There
were about II present including the
popular teacher, Mrs. Howell The
principal business feature was the elec-
ton of new officers Of the club, which
resulted as follows: President, Miss
Vashti Jones; vice-president, Miss
Casciel Williamson; secretary, Mildred
Wilkerson. The musical program in
cluded instrumental numbers from al
most all present. Solos, duets, trios,
quartets, etc. Then came the delightful
social hour, being SO near st. Valen-
tines day, the decorations used were in
keeping with the spirit of the occas-
ion. Many games were enjoyed. The
principal contest being Hearts For
her skill in pinning the small heart
nearest the arrow Of the large heart
which was placed on window curtain,
Miss Elizabeth Currie was awarded
first prize, box of candy. The con-
ISOLATION prize was also box Of candy
and was given to Miss Hazel Caskey.
Mrs. JONES' assisted by her daughter,
served raisin jello with marshmallow
whip and Devils food cake. .. ..-
Most interesting letters have been
received from Mrs. L. NJ. Tooke and
daughter, Miss Mary Louis Tooke. who
are having very delightful winner in
Los Angeles, Calf. Her latest letter
is so full Of general interest, l feel
that it should be passed on to her
friends. She says in part: 1T seems
there is so much to live for out here.
Life is so full of sunshine, flowers and
beauty. It seems so strange to see
everything so green! Flowers in full
bloom, trees loaded with olives, oranges
and lemons, and pretty homes, and
beauties Of every kind. California is
truly paradise Tookie and l are
quite charmed. Some Of the markets
cover a block, and everything imagin.
able to cook and eat. The fresh veg.
etables are just beautiful, and the flow.
er shops are so pretty, We went to the
funeral Of the movie director, Mr.. Tay.
lor, and the flowers were undoubtedly
the most beautiful l have ever seen.
SO many movie stars were out in their
wonderful cars. l saw Mary Pickford
and her curls. We 60 so much, and
see some Of the movies nearly every
lay. We went last Sunday, to see the
Mission play in the play house at st
Gabriel. Went through st. Gabriel
MissiOn-the Oldest In California. It
has been playing eleven years here,
and it can be seen only here. Fred
erick Ward was simply fine in it. A
person cannot understand and know
California SO well, until they see this
play, which explains every thing.
They take in over 100000 a week.
Tomorrow We will 60 to cburt and hear
the trial Of Mrs. Obenchain. The
homes Of Clara Kimball Young, Theda
Bara and a great many interesting
peoples homes are to be seen here. We
will wait for you, and all 60 over to
California Islands and Frisco to.
gether.
Senior Class Of High School
Entertained.
One Of the most delightful parties Of
the season was given on Tuesday even
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