The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-08
GIFT WHIST CHARMING AFFAIR
FOR POPULAR BRIDE AND
GROOM


the most charming parties ever given
in Ocala was the gift whist" at
which Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Taylor
entertained about fifty of their
friends on Tuesday evening, Deem
Der the fifth, complimentary to Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Ards Waterman, a
bride and groom of last month. The
party served a dual purpose, as it also
celebrated the fourth anniversary Of
the marriage of the host and hostess.
Their guests included only the young
married friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Tay-
lor, and the young people who were
attendants at their wedding four
years ago. The party was given It
the home of Mrs. Taylors parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Scott, on Fort King
avenue. The house was PRETTY dec
Grated with ferns, vines, potted plants
and cut flowers, and was the scene of
one of the merriest and jolliest par
ties imaginable. 1t is needless to say
that the guests who were present had
an evening of informal pleasure long
tobe remembered, for all social func-
tons, large or small, given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor are the perfection of
hospitality, and Mrs. Taylor presides
delightfully."- always.
Tuesday evening she was very
lovely in white net deliberately trim
med in lace, and with an underdress
of pale blue satin.
Mrs. Waterman was very attractive
in her wedding gown of white lace
over white satin, with trimmings CT
Princess lace and pearls.
Mr.. and Mrs Taylor and Mr.. and
Mrs. Waterman received in the par
lor, and in the hall two recent brides
and grooms, Mr.. and Mrs. Louen n.
Green and Mr.. and Mrs. William g.
Wilson, received. Both these young
women are lovely Georgia girls,
whom Ocala is delighted to adopt.
Mrs. Green wore an exquisite decol-
lette gown of white chiffon, elaborate
ly embroidered in pink and made over
pink satin. Mrs. Wilson wore her
wedding gown of white satin trimmed
in lace and fringe and made with a
long train. Both were most attract
i've.
Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Charles Rhein-
auer met the guests in the hall, and
showed them the dressing room up
stairs. After they descended they
were met at the stairs by Mrs. Arthur
c. Williams, also a bride of the past
summer, and Miss Meta Jewett pour
ed the sparkling and delicate grape
fruit and orange punch from the icy
depths of handsome cut glass bowl.
The game for the evening was
whist, which was played progressive
ly at twelve tables. Three hands
were played at each table, the guest
winning the best two out of three
progressing to the next table. Before
progressing the couples each time
visited the attractive Christmas tree
in the rear hall, where Mr.. L. N
Green acted as Santa Claus, and cut
off the gifts" which were presented
to the winning couples. Mr.. Green
was assisted by Mrs. L. M. Murray
and Mrs. J. E. Chace in distributing
the gifts, which included all manner
of toys, as well as more useful gifts,
and this feature of this delightful
evening provoked an immense
amount of amusement and pleasure
The idea was a very novel one, and
gave much enjoyment to the guests
especially those who have children in
their homes, as they went home laden
with gifts from old Santa Claus for
the little folks.
Mrs. Green, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs
Chace and Mrs. Murray kept the
scores, and when time was called on
the games Mr.. E. T. Helvenston and
Mrs. Jack Rentz had the fewest mum
Der of progressions, so the former
was consoled with a small savings
bank in the shape of a policeman
and Mrs. Rentz's consolation was &
small replica of good old Saint Nick
After the games, on the small ia
bles supper was served. and chicken
salad in Christmas baskets, beater
biscuits, olives, cheese carrots, PIN en-
to and cheese sandwiches cut round
and toasted, coffee, minis and pre-
served ginger were enjoyed by tht
guests. Assisting in serving were
Mrs. Carney, Mrs. Rheinauer, Mise:
Margaret and Mamie Taylor, Meta
Jewett and Mrs. Scott.
The following were Mr.. and Mrs
Taylor's guests at their most enjoy
able ''gift whist" Mr.. and Mrs. H
A. Waterman, the special guests o
honor, Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Green, Mr.
and Mrs. w. G. Wilson, DR.. and Mrs