The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-11-16

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me 1lerida Federation Of woman's
Club met ct the appointed hour this
n0sHlng. 10 o'clock. In the Temple
4heAtsr ana opened its 18th annual
meeting. Hrs. Shacklsford Of ITALIA
AAssee. wife u one Of rlorida's jus
tices % the supreme court, was in the
chair.
but to refer to the stage decora-
tions. They were very pretty and
very Inviting to the eye. The stage
was clrcled with jardiniers containing
lovely ferns. palms and vines. The
Background consisted Of . lovely cur
tain. draped and festooned with yell
low and green ribbons and over the
green ribbon bows were suspended
three clusters Of tangerine oranges.
The footlights Of the stage were
drapsd in yellow bunting. looped up
with ribbons Of green. the colors Of
the Ocala club. which included the
decorations Of the boxes. In the GEN.
ter Of each stood large brass jardin-
iers holding beautiful ferns.
On either side Of the piano In the
orchestra pit rested two very large
and attractive clusters Of grapefruit
Of golden hue. The effect Of the whole
scheme Of decoration was very pleas
Ing and many we're the compliments
given to the decorators. Mrs. Groves
and Mrs. Perdue.
The solo by Miss Mary Common. the
accomplished vinlinist. accompanied
by her sister. Mrs. 3. +. Condor on the
piano. was indeed sweet and inspir-
Ing and received hearty applause.
Rev. Campbell Gray Of Grace Epis-
copal church. was then introduced and
offered up q most eloquent appeal.
nrst reciting the Lords prayer. Mr..
L. w. Duval In behalf Of the mayor Of
the city and all its correlated inter-
ests. spoke q beautiful welcome. full
OF heartiness and cordially. He knew
that the attending delegates from 9TH
Or portions Of the state were epvious
Of M because our name and fame had
gone abroad as the first city Of the
commonwealth. He said: 60 home,
sell all that you have. come with your
portable possessions and dwell with
Us and you will be welcome with all
you bring" This facetious reference
brought forth smiles ana applause.
Looking approvingly over the audi
encs he said: IF this Is woman's
clubs. let M have more Of them"
More approving smiles.
He thanked them doub1y for their
presence. because they have been such
IN Inspiration sAd help In civic life
ana improvements, enumerating what
the Ocala women had done toward the
enactment and enforcement OF good
ordinances to guard the public health.
I'm . word" Mr.. Duval said. Our
welcome il without words, as your
work 10 without price,"
He closed by referring to the old
oak that formerly stood In the middle
Of the street opposite the entrance OF
the Court Pharmacy. saying 1t had
barred It's great limbs to the storm and
lightning and spread it's grateful shade
over many, but advancing civilization
and city improvements opposed its
presence to interfere with the march
Of progress and the giant succumbed
to the vitrined brick paving and out
Of its heart was chiseled a beautiful
gavel. the thought and act Of the
Ocala. which they desired to present
to the mother club" and for that pur-
pose the speaker " introduced pretty
Of the Junior League. who. dressed In
the colors Of the league. in a few ap-
propriate words. presented the gavel
entwined with ribbons, to the mother
club. for which favor and act Of de-
votion and love. Mrs. William Hooker
president Of the Ocala Woman's Club
accepted II in charming little speech
accentuated with that pleasing con-
fusion and embarrassment that came
to this sweet woman because Of the
unexpected. She said the juniors and
their untifing director, Mrs. James r
Moorhead. had done so much to inspire
and help the mother club by their la.
Dor and donations Of money and If the
mother club got into q hole the jun
iors sure would pay them out. The
little act was SO naively done 1t wor
the smiles and applause Of all. Th'
gavel was presented to Mrs. Shackle
ford for use during these meetings
with an admonition from Mrs. Hooker
to Be sure and leave 1t. which brough
. whole nutter Of smiles and delight
full exclamations.
8I0e kxOCk0T IH0n SAISAuSu q AOIA u0
welcome to the federation on behal
Of the Ocala club. She was SO proud
OF the day. 1t beamed forth in ever,
smile that fitted over her face ant
made itself apparent In every note O
the speaker. The club 50 young, TIT
baby club. the undertaking seemed
colossal The meeting here meant ev
erything to the Ocala club. So full
Of announcement and inspiration. ant
the thought that 100000 loyal hearts
all over the land beat in unison for tn
promotion Of their great work was
glorious thought. Some day woman
sphere and usefulness in public worl
will be appreciated and we won't hea'
no much Of woman's demands for eQua
rights and taxation without represen
tation In the sweet by-and-by will b.
Q lost art.
She touched on woman's place II
the school and on the school boar
and then many different condition
will be improved and with it all t
promote and carry out these great an
good purposes for the benefit of al
will come w6inan's suffrage, the full