A very pretty romance will, in the early part of June, culminate in the marriage of Miss Ora Harpin to Mr. Verne Ross.
Miss Harpin is a charming brunette and has many warm friends. Cupid surely had a long distance arrow when he drew those hearts together, as Mr. Ross is a Californian while Miss Harpin's home was in Rhode Island. What could be prettier than to have the East and West unite in our beautiful Southland, the adopted home of our young friends.
Their hopes are like the variecolored flowers of Florida and like the sun as we journey toward it casts the shadow of our burdens behind us. There is nothing too much for the young maid of man to put in their dreams. We all wish them the joy of seeing their hopes realized.
Miss Harpin has been extensively entertained the past few months. Mrs. Sparkman entertained in her honor with a party. Mrs. Geo W. Allen gave a kitchen shower and dance, and the bride to be received many pretty and useful articles. There was also a miscellaneous shower and dance given in her honor by Mrs. C. N. Hobbs. The gifts received will long delight her with their usefulness and beauty.
Refreshments were served on the large front veranda, the guests enjoying themselves until the wee small hours. Mrs. Hobbs was assisted by Mrs. A. Brown, Mrs. Will Cooper, Mrs. Geo. Kitchen, Mrs. Amy Ross and Mrs. A. Voreis. Music was rendered by a string orchestra.
It is whispered that there are parties yet to come which will no doubt delight the younger set.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Harpin of the Annattalagga Hammock, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ora Harpin to Verne C. Ross which took place Sunday morning in the Catholic Church at Brooksville at 9:30 o'clock, Rev. Father Jerome, officiating.
The bride was gowned in blue charmeuse trimmed in white broidered (sic) satin, while her matron of honor wore white. The decorations in the church were carried out in blue to harmonize with the bride's gown.
Mr. Verne C. Ross is the son of Mrs. Amy Ross, of the Annutalagga Hammock, and is esteemed by all his friends. He is considered extremely lucky in winning the hand of the charming bride.
The bride was attended by Mrs. C. N. Hobbs as matron of honor while Mr. C. N. Hobbs was best man.
After the ceremony there was dinner given for the bridal party, relatives and most intimate friends at the bride's home which was followed by a reception Monday evening.
During the reception, Mr. C. N. Hobbs proposed the health of the bride in a very fitting speech, and all joined him in the toast "The Bride," long life, and happiness and peace.