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/ Tkfen4aftApriU8JJ>55 THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Page Three THE WOMAN’S PAGE Social Events and Chib News of Interest Teiet>h<me 74 or 4»s Mrs. Jones Is f Bridge Hostess Wednesday afternoon of the past week Mrs. Van Jones enter tained friends for two tables of bridge. Gladioli in artistic array add ed attractiveness to the card rooms for the occasion. Two tables were laid for refreshments and a dessert course was served prior to the fames. When scores were counted awards went to Mrs. Marion Na bors and Mrs. Robert Johnson. Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. Mixon Mrs. Howard Mixon recently en tertained members of her club with a dessert bridge at her home on West Calhoun street. In a setting of colorful spring flowers two tables were appointed for a sweet course. Later a number of games were placed with prizes going to Mrs. G. B. Goldsmith and Mrs. D. S. Templeton. Luncheon Given For Bridge Club A bridge luncheon was given on Thursday by Mrs. D. O. Rhame for members of her club. Covers were laid for the guests at the dining table prettily cen tered with a mixed floral ar rangement and luncheon was served when the guests arrived. Later a number of progressions were made with score awards go ing to Mrs. R. C. Hamer of Char leston, who is visiting here, and Mrs. J. B. Hart. ^ Women's Golf Assoc. Luncheon On Tuesday of the past week members of the Women’s Golf Association of Lakeside Country club held the monthly luncheon at the club. Hostesses were Mrs. Carrol W. Copeand and Mrs. Tom Addison. In the afternoon a Scotch four- sane was played. First place winners were Mrs. T. Suddreth and Miss Dot Taylor. Tying for second place were Mrs. I. M. Adair and Mrs. C. W. Anderson, Mrs. T. L. Elder and Mrs. Myra Harrison. Yellow Jasmine Club Has Meeting Monday The Yellow Jasmine Garden club met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henderson Pitts, with Mrs. T. C. Johnson, Sr., and Mrs. D. A. Yarborough assisting as hostesses. ' Yearbooks were given out and final plana were made for a cake sale Friday in the gift depart ment *t Belk’s. Mrs. B. F. Wingara gave the afternoon’s program, speaking on “Color and Its Relation To Flow er Arranging.” A sweet course was served later. Mrs. Sheoly Is Club Hostess On Thursday Mrs. Wilmot Shealy entertained member* of her bridge club for a number of afternoon games. Iris in modernistic array yere used in the living room where two tables were arranged. Mrs. Jasper Rowland made top score and was presented a prize. During the afternoon the hos tess served pie a la mode and tea. Bible Class Party For Mrs. Copeland Honoring Mrs. George Thomp son Copeland, a recent bride, the Ladies’ Bible class of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church en tertained on Monday evening with a partly in the sociaT rooms of the church. Hostesses were Mrs. C. B. Betts, Mrs. Marvin Turner and Mrs. Nolon Carter. Following a short business ses sion, several contests following the oridal theme were enjoyed. Later the bride was presented in a novel manner with a shower of miscel laneous gifts. Sandwiches, cake and punch were served during the evening. Junior-Senior Banquet For Thomwell Students . The traditional banquet given by the junior class honoring the sen iors of Thomwell orphanage was given on Friday evening in the Youth Center. A gypsy motif was carried out with bright colored streamers and dolls dressed as gypsys. The mem bers of the junior class came in gypsy costumes. Following the banquet square dancing was en joyed. Nine seniors, their guests and a number of special guests were in vited for the occasion. Sun Bonnet Club April Meeting Monday afternoon the April meeting of the Suntoonnet Garden club was held at the home of Mrs. Francis V. Smith on Ferguson street. Vari colored snapdragons were effective on the Japanese coffee table. Elsewhere bouquets of vio lets were used in decoration. Mrs. Smith, president of the club, presided over the meeting which was given over to business. During the afternoon, Coca- Cola, sandwiches and potato chips were served. Assisting as hostess es were Mrs. John W. Stevenson and Mrs. Robert Hellams. Cruickshonks Honor Charles Biishong Honoring Charles Bushong, of New York, southern representative of the Foreign Policy association, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cruickshanks entertained with a drop-in at 5 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Cruickshanks is the advisor for the International Relations club of the college and Mr. Bushong was a visitor on the campus this week to officially open the International Relations week. Those attending included mem bers of the I. R. C. club, Dr. and Mrs. M. W. Brown, Col. and Mrs. F. V. Smith, Louie Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson, Ben H. EVERYBODY'S HEADING FOR Founder’s days Now In Progrcm BUY! SAVE PLENTY! Hammet, public relations director of the college, and Mrs. Hammet. | Assisting in entertaining were Mrs. W. G. King, Sr., Mi^ Kat Dicus and Edgar Wrenn. Punch and cookies were served later in the afternoon. Yellow and purple iris were at tractively arranged on the living room mantel. Peonies and artificial pink grapes were used elsewhere. Mr. Bushong spoke in chapel Tuesday morning and again at a banquet that evening, which was attended by representatives from the University of South Carolina and Columbia college. * Bridge Party Honors Visitor Friday afternoon in compliment of Mrs. R. C. Hamer, of Charles ton, who is visiting here, Mrs. R. P. Hamer entertained guests for four tables of bridge. Arrangements of gladioli made a pretty background for the games. When cards were laid aside the hostess was assisted by Mrs. James Addison in serving a salad course. Prizes for the progressions were presented Mrs. H. D. Payne and the honoree. Carolina Wren Club Meets at Joanna The regular monthly meeting of the Carolina Wrenn Garden club was held on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. J. McFadden in Joanna. Assisting as hostesses were Mrs. Buren A. Lown and Mrs. M. C. Duncan. The receiving rooms of the home were lovely throughout with varied arrangements of seasonal flowers. * Following the business session a plant exchange was conducted. Each member brought a plant and told something of its nature and history. Guests were invited into the dining room where a salad course, assorted party dainties, cookies and cold drinks were served buf fet. A centerpiece for the refresh ment table was fashioned of sweet william. The following were guests for the meeting: Mrs. D JS. Temple ton, Mrs. W. F. Caston, Mrs. Wil liam Carter and Mrs. James Tray- num. Lovely Tea Fetes Mrs. Geo. Copeland Honoring her daughter-in-law, Mrs. George Thompson Copeland, Mrs. George W. Copeland enter tained with a lovely tea Saturday afternoon from 4 until 6 at ner home on North Adair street. Greeting the guests at the door were Mrs. J. A. Chandler and Mrs. John W. Copeland of Greenville. Mrs. C. Bynum Betts and Mrs. John T. Young introduced the vis itors to the receiving line. The bride was attractively at tired in- her handsome dress of lace and satin. Also receiving were Misses Eleanor Hudgens ?nd Caro lyn Hudgens, Mrs. Inez Pruitt, Mrs. John R. Holland and Misses Trotti Pruitt and Laquita Moore, bride-elects of the summer. The home was beautifully deco rated with a profusion of lovely spring flowers. Yellow iris and snap-dragons were used else where. CaLla lilies and iris were combined for an attractive ar rangement. Invttk^ into the dining rooih were Mrs. Joe W. Leake and Mrs. Leaman Jones. Serving pound cake, punch, mints and nuts were Mrs. Morgan Todd, Miss Ethel Langston, Mrs. Karl Johnson and Mrs. W. Roy Pitts. Others assist ing were Misses Jackie Franks, Joan Todd, Elizabeth and Mary Anne Jones. The dining room table was cov ered with a white crocheted cloth over green satin, centered with an epergne filled with white gladioli and carnations carrying out the green and white color scheme. A miniature bride and groom with streamers extended from the cen ter to compotes of carnations and fern tied with ribbons from gifts the couple received. On the buffet were white gladioli and snap dragons in a silver bowl surround ed on either side by candelabra with white tapers tied with rib bons also from presents [ Others assisting in entertaining j were Mrs. Renie Setzer, Mrs. Nancy Putnam, Mrs. Elbert Jones, Mrs. Nene Workman, Mrs. Platt Prather, Mrs. Wallace Franks, Mrs. H. T. Jones and Mrs. L. G. Jones. Inviting ;r, t quests into the den where the register was placed were Mrs. W. W. Hudgens of Laurens and Mrs. G. W. Hollingsworth. Re ceiving here were Mrs Louda Copeland, Mrs. J. Hamp Stone, Mrs. D. J. Woods, Miss Carrie Langston and Mrs E. L. Chandler. Bidding good-byes were Mrs. H. A. Copeland, Miss Elizabeth Cope land and Mrs. Marion Nabors. About 200 guests called during the afternoon. Revan-Jacks Rites In Inman Miss Shirley Revan, of Campo- bello, Rt. 2, daughter of Mrs. Alma Revan, became the bride of Richard Blalock Jacks, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Jacks, of this city, Saturday, April 9 The Rev. Dial Jacks, brother of the bridegroom, performed the double ring ceremony at Holly 1 Springs Baiptist church at Inman. The church was decorated with ivy, white gladioli, calla lilies and candelabra. Music was presented by Mrs. J. H. Harley, Jr., organist, and Bobby Jones, vocalist. Mrs. Harley played ‘Serenade,'’ “O Promise Me,” “Inspiration,” “Traumerei” and “To a Wild Rose." Mr. Jones sang “Because,” "Through the Years” and “Seal Us, O Holy Spirit.” Given in marriage by her broth er, W. L. Revan, the bride wore a dress of white brocaded taffeta with matching accessories of lace and carried an orchid on a white Bible. Mrs. Robert Cook, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a dress of blue taffeta with matching headdress of het and car ried a nosegay of red roses. Bruce Walker, of Piedmont, was best man. Ushers were L R. Camp bell, of this city, and Marshall Owens, uncle of the bride. The couple greeted guests in the vestibule of the church. They left for a wedding trip to the Smoky mountains. Mrs. Jacks was graduated from Holly Springs high school and Mars Hill college. Mr. Jacks was graduated from Clinton high sch x)l and North Greenville college. Both are at tending Carson-Newman college in Jefferson City, Tenn., where they will reside until graduation. (More society on page 7) IF YOU DO ITT READ THE CHROWICLE YOU DON'T GET THE NEWS m BIMNO HORSEPOWER at the lowest cost in history! * J w ...plus size, luxury and styling unsurpassed at the price! 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