Surprise characterized the linen shower Thursday evening which was given to Miss Helene Ives who today became the bride of Mr. Carlton Stephenson, the hostesses being Misses Alma and Vara Smith. Miss Wilso lured the unsuspecting honoree to the home of the Misses Smith ostensibly to fit a dress. No bright lights nor festive decorations in the living room gave the surprise away, and the first intimation of a party was when Miss Ives was sent into an adjacent room for some article and found grouped in the dark a bevy of young friends. As the light was turned on, an array of linen towels and handkerchiefs were disclosed, and the guests enjoyed the expression of surprise on the face of the recipient of the lovely gifts. One of the number, Miss Dora Barbour, then proposed the following toast:
Here’s to lovely Helene,
A happy bride-to-be!
May she have a happy voyage
On the matrimonial sea.
With True Love for her pilot
We are watching her depart.
May she ever find safe harbour
In her True Love’s heart!
When the gifts had been examined the entire party repaired to the home of Mrs. N.L. Perkins, in Brooklyn, where another surprise awaited.
The home of Mrs. Perkins was most attractive for the occasion and the guests were welcomed by Mrs. Perkins and Miss Lallah Rookh Stephenson, who were the hostesses for the remainder of the evening. C cake contest entertained the guests for a time, the winners being Miss Lucile Johnson, who answered correctly the most of the questions and received a chocolate cake, and Mrs. W. Ryal Woodall, who received the booby prize, an egg beater.
At an opportune time, Miss Irene Myatt, impersonating an old man, appeared at the door, and applied to the bride-to-be for a position as cook for his wife, who he announced was in the next room awaiting an interview. Miss Ives was ushered into the presents of her prospective servant which proved to e an improvised figure contrived from all manner of kitchen utensils. Useful articles, gifts of those present, were concealed all about her person, the indispensable broom being the backbone of this competent looking old woman.
When the figure had been dismounted, the guests were served delicious refreshments, a most pleasing finale to the two showers. A chicken salad course was served first, followed by an ice course. Miniature spoons to which were attached fortunes, were given as favors.
About 30 guests were present.
From page 4 of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday, July 28, 1925
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