The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1908-12-03
MRS. GOLFERS RECEPTION

friends of Mrs Collier III Ocala. Mrs
Collier, as Miss Hattye May Porter.
was great social favorite here. much
admired for her charmingly cordial
manner and beautiful voice:
One Of the most elaborate and ar
tistic affairs enjoyed by Tuscaloosa
society in d great while was the
beautiful reception yesterday given
by Mrs. William a. Collier.
The attractive home Of the hostess
was brilliant with blooming flowers
and fair women galore. dressed in
the handsomest gowns. 1t was one
Of the largest affairs of the season
and the throng of femininity made the
occasion exceptionally notable. Mrs
Collier introduced an innovation in
reception giving by having the time
limited 10 one hour the whole stream
of ladies coming almost at the same
time. This enabled every one to see
every one else. and gave the recep-
ton a distinctive charm. There were
never so many present that there was
an uncomfortable crush. but there
was a brilliant crowd thrOnging the
pretty rooms throughout the time.
The decorations of the house We're
exceedingly handsome. In the draw
ing room, which is finished in pale
green tones, the color scheme was
white and green and the effect was of
the most dainty and exquisite descrip-
ton. Over the lace curtains were
trailed sprays of smilax, while back
of the receiving line there was a bank
of fern and palms. Here and there
were set huge vases of magnificent
white crysanthemums. More royal
specimens of these fall beauties have
not been seen here. The lights were
all shaded with flower shades in the
palest green, the leaves being of a
deeper tone.
In the hall We're quantities of palms
and vases of white and pink chrysan-
themums were on every side. The
lights were shaded with the pale
green flower shades, and there were
many candles in silver candelabra.
At the front of the hall in the path Of
the guests going from the drawing
room to the library was set the punch
bowl, which held a delicious frappe
also of a delicate green hue.
Further back in the hall in an al
cove made by the staircase, coffee
was served at a table adorned with
a lavish array of violets. Above in
stairs and hidden by a bank of ferns,
was stationed an orchestra which
played throughout the evening.
The library was all in yellow. The
central attraction was a table spread
with an elaborate piece of drawn
work and in the centre was a big cut
glass vase of superb yellow chrysan-
themums. Chrysanthemums of the
same golden tones We're on the piano
and mantel and the shades of the
lights were flower-like affairs of pale
gold with the effective green leaves.
Here was served the salad course,
and there were cut glass dishes of
bon bons on the table. From the Ii
brary a beautiful view of the dining
room was obtained and the room was
the prettier as one entered it. Au-
tumn and Thanksgiving We're every
where suggested in the most artistic
fashion. The lights came from Jack
o Lanterns cut out of big pumpkins,
which gave the room a soft glow and
made a decidedly picturesque effect.
There were a number of these pump
kin lanterns and in the centre of the
room was a table supporting a huge
hOllowed-out pumpkin, filled with
fruits. The grapes, falling over the
side and the other beautiful fruits
made a picture of lusciousness and
irresistible charm. In this attractive
place the guests were served with
ices frozen in the shapes and colors
of autumn leaves. The cakes were
brown and the minis were all in yell
low tints.
In the receiving line with Mrs. Col
lier in the drawing room were Mrs.
Searcy Marlowe, Mrs. Thomas w.
Christian, Mrs. James T. Rood. Mrs.
William G. Somerville, Mrs. A NJ.
McGehee, Mrs. Charles Bartee and
Mrs. Robert ]. Hargrove.
Mrs. Collier, who is an exceptionally
charming hostess, always gracious
and cordial, was a lovely picture yes
terday afternoon. Her gown was a
handsome affair of reseda crepe de
chine, the tones of the gown harmon
izing with the beautiful drawing
room. 1t was trimmed with green
laces and bands of satin of the same
shade. In her hair was a camelia and
she held a bouquet of white carna-
tions and ferns. Mrs. NARROW wore
a beautiful white lingerie. with rare
lace. and Mrs. Christian wore an ele-
CANT pale pink cloth directoire gown,
combined with satin. Mrs. Rood was
charmingly gowned in white lingerie
and embroidery. Mrs. w. G.. SOmer-
vile wore a superb gown of peacock
blue satin. made directOire. the cor
sage adorned with an embroidered
net of the most beautiful description.