The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-11-04
a HALLOWEEN RECEPTION.
Mrs. william Hooker Entertains
EIsb0rsteIy monday Afternoon.

"Sisus OI OOrnell.
The brilliantly tinted foliage of
autumn with many deep rich red and
yellow blossoms made the beautiful
rooms most attractive. The house
was darkened and the dim lights
radiating from the many jack o.
lanters throughout the house lent a
wierdedness to the scene that was
novel. The color motif of red, yell
low and green was charmingly car
ried out in all of the elaborate APP
pOintments of this brilliant reception.
On table just to the right OF the
front door as one entered was a most
grotesque jack o. lantern presiding
over the card tray and keeping
lookout over all the guests as they
arrived.
In the front hall Mrs. Robert L.
Anderson, Mrs. Robert 4. Burford,
Mrs. ID. E. McIver and Mrs. A. B.
Efird, of Leesburg, were receiving.
In the back hall punch was served
by three witches, whose costumes
were complete in every detail. Their
disguise was perfect but before the
afternoon was over the secret was
out and they were discovered to be
Misses Byrd hartmann, Edith Piatt
and Esther Weathers. Their corner
was the most picturesque in the
house. Suspended from three poles
was a large kettle with a lighted
lantern under it. This corner was
separated from the rest of the room
by a white screen very much decorat-
ed with witches black cats, and
other spooky looking animals and the
decorations consisted of brooms,
gourds and lanterns.
Receiving at the parlor door were
Mrs. J. K. Austin and Mrs. B. F.
Watts, of Leesburg.
The hostess, whose gracious per-
sonality and culture are one of the
strong factors of Ocala society, was
standing near the bay window. She
was most attractive in a black lace
evening gown. With her was the
special guest, Mrs. Welsh, who is one
of our recent brides and who has al
ready won for herself many friends
bv her sweet and charming manners.
She wore her wedding gown of white
silk and looked particularly pretty.
After greeting the hostess and hon
Gree the guests were asked into the
dining room by urs. E. H. Mote, of
Jacksonville, and Mrs. E. L. Carney.
A lack O. lantern pumpkin occupi-
ed the center of the table and sur
roundingit were many lovely yellow
and red blossoms. Suspended from
the chandelier was another jack o.
lantern and quite a number of them
were also seen on the mantel, side
hoard and buffet. The salad and ice
courses were served by ghosts, who
were also disguised. Two ghosts,
Mrs. Herbert Anderson and Mrs. D.
w. Davis. were seated at the table
and poured the chocolate and coffee.
The other guests serving were Mrs.
lTB SNYDER, Mrs. S. P. Eagleton,
Mrs. \. NJ. Alfred, Mrs. j. c. B.
Koonce and Ars. c. V. Miller.
On leaving the dining room each
guest was presented a walnut tied
with yellow and red ribbons and
when opened were found to contain
the possessor's fortune.
Nearly two hundred guests were
present. The young ladies were ask
ed for the last hour and number of
the Young men and the husbands of
the ladies assisting Mrs. Hooker were
asked to meet them. During this
bour the witches executed a most APP
propriate and fantastic dance. Mrs.
Rockers reception was very beau
tiful event.
Mr.. Leon Fishel furnished music all
during the receiving hours.
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