The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-03-05
Ia LIFE AT THE CAPITAL
! oeHphfful Functions Are Given
., TIE Executive Mansion

large social function enjoys two pecu-
mar ads1Bnges. First. she has ready
10 hani n the utmost profusion the
most besgtiful Of decorative vines
che bsnboo. or Florida smilax.'' as
a Il sometimes called: an unlimited
numbsr Of pOtted palms and ferns,
and armfuls Of cut flowers. sufficient
In Qunntity and variety to carry out
any color scheme desired. Then,
again. there are plenty of willing
hands and abundance of artistic caste
among her friends to assist in the ar
ranging Of these beauties of natures
providing TO the most pleasing advan-
tage. Under such circumstances the
hostess IL left free 90 exercise a spon-
taneOus and gracious hospitality, un-
alloyed by any secret misgivings as
20 how things are going to turn out. "
Even the absence of trained servants
~ no drawback when one knows that
behind the scenes" some disinterest-
ed friend. who Is also a notable house
keeper. Is AZ the helm. and that ones
guess are being served by a half doz-
en- or 10 OF the prettiest and most
charming young girls of ones ac-
quaintance.
Under such happy auspices social
NE al the Capital City of Florida has
progressed gaily during the past
week. At the executive mansion,
Mrs. James G. Gibbes, Governor Gil
christ's mother. and head of the
household, gave two bridge parties,
which were two of the most brilliant
social events In the weeks calendar.
Mrs. Gibes. in a long life of social
prominence. has always been noted
Tor her generous hospitality-the
kind that welcomes a guest, not per-
-functorily, but because he is desired,
and guests hidden to the mansion are
glad 90 20 and hope to be hidden
again.
The parties took place respectively
on Tuesday and Thursday evenings,
and 81 both Mrs. Gibbes was assisted
in her duties as hostess by Miss Glen
Hampton. whose happy faculty for
promoting ease and fun makes her
an able adjunct TO the hostess OF any
social function.
Tuesday evening was devoted to the
entertainment OF the Tallahassee
Bridge Club. the oldest organization
az the kind I'm the city. The players
were: Mrs. Gibbes. Governor Gil
christ. Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Winthrop,
their guest. Mrs. Turner, Mr.. and Mrs.
=. n. Chittenden. Mr.. and Mrs. H. L.
Bethl. Mrs. A. L. Bond. Mrs j. J. Will
liams. Miss Williams. Mr.. and Mrs.
Soaring. Mr.. and Mrs. ID. NJ. Lowry.
Mt and Mrs c. II. Ellis. Mrs. Bogart,
Miss LOOmis. Mrs. Beard, Misses
Thompson. and Douglass and DR.. H
D. Palmer.
Refreshments served were: Pressed
chicken. sliced. beaten biscuits. pota-
% chips. lettuce sandwiches, SLICED to-
matoes with mayonaise, George
Washington salad, sailed almonds and
coffee.
On Thursday Mrs Gibbes enter
tanned In honor Of her young friend,
Miss Jessie Thompson. of Spartan
burE. s. c. on this occasion the
guests were: Misses Jessie Edmond
son. Bershe Meginniss. Clara Lewis,
Gertrude Chittenden. Daisy Spears
and Elsie Douglass. and Messrs. T.. c.
Condurant. Geo. E. Lewis. Frank
winthrop: J. G. Kellum. J. A. Ed
mondson and c. o. Andrews.
Refreshments served were: Chicken
salad. beaten biscuit, olives, sailed al
monds. strawberries with whipped
cream. several varieties Of delicious
cakes and coffee.
A. the rules Of the club prohibit
the giving Of prizes. there were none
offered "a Tuesdays entertainment.
bui on Thursday Miss Clara Lewis re-
oeived first prize. a pair of silver SUI
Ear tOnEs. In the shape OF a wishbone.
and Miss Daisy Spears the consola-
ton prize, a silver hatpin, bearing
the seal % the state. A similar prize |
was given 90 Miss Thompson as guest
az honor. while 10 Miss Jessie Ed
mondson was awarded the BOBBY |
prize. a brooch pin. also bearing the
sal decoration.
Mr.. J. G. Kellum won the gentle
mans prize. a handsome stick pin
The next entertainment of note was
The general reception given Thursday
afternoon and evening at the resi-
denoe Of Mrs. r. II. Gamble, on Gin
ton street Here the hosts were the
members Of 81. Johns parish, repre-
senied In the afternoon by the rec