March 13, 2008

Ladies of Charity Hosts Spring Tea and Fashion Show

By Margaret Kelly

Ladies of Charity President

On March 9, after a weekend of spring snow, the Ladies of Charity held their sixth annual March Spring Tea and Fashion Show at the Memphis Botanic Gardens in Hardin Hall. More than 150 women were in attendance along with Father James Martell, pastor of Holy Rosary Church and emcee, Joe Birch of WMC TV 5.

The models included Dr. Mary McDonald, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Madeleine O'Kelly, President of Junior Ladies of Charity, Jean Breen, Amanda Flynn, Memina Franklin and Miranda Kenny. All the models were members of the Ladies of Charity and the Junior Ladies of Charity. Fashions were provided by Marshall's of Germantown. Musical entertainment was provided by harpist, Molly O'Roark. The food was donated by the Ladies of Charity members.