The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-11-23
An ELEG Ant RECEPTION

There has not been an entertain
ment ii Ocala more perfectly planned
and Carried out in every detail than
the reception given last evening be-
tween the hours OF and II o'clock
by Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Zewadski, Sr..
TO their son, Mr.. W. X. Zewadski. Jr..
Of Tampa, and his beautiful bonny
bride
Lamps shone over brave men and
fair women and all went merry as
marriage bell" The spirit of refined
fun and levity reigned supreme and
yet there was sufficient formality and
dignity 10 add a note of distinction
and elegance.
The wide veranda was enclosed in
white over which a delicate tracery of
southern smilax ran riot. DR.. and
Mrs. L. Van Hood rendered the first
cordial welcome as the guests arriv-
ed. Mr. and Mrs. \. Z. Gerig and Mrs.
C. Z. Powell of Kentucky, directed
them to the prettily appointed punch
table, where Mrs. Violet Powers and
Mrs. II. c. Do"ier served that refresh
ing beverage.
Entering the receiving line they
were again made welcome by DR.. and
Mrs j. Walter Hood and Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Lloyd. Mrs. J. Z. Chace,
handsomely gowned in black velvet
and lace, introduced the thrOng 10 the
receiving line. First stood Mr.. and
Mrs. Zewadski, gracious and cordial,
who with evident pride presented
their charming new daughter and
their eldest son. Mr.. and Mrs W. X.
Zewadski. Jr. The gowns of the ladies
were exceedingly handsome and be-
L.
black chantilly lace over white satin
yelled in chiffon with ornaments of
pearls and jet Mrs. Zewadski, Jr.,
was beautiful in her wedding gown of
white chameuse, paneled and draped
with point lace and embroidered with
seed pearls Her coiffure was very
becoming and added a touch of Dig
nifty to her slender, youthful figure,
her soft, curly hair being piled high
and finished with a white aigrette.
The gentlemen looked handsome and
distinguished in evening suits with
boutonnieres of white jessamine.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Taylor conducted
the guests along and introduced Mrs.
Park Trammell of Tallahassee and
Judge and Mrs William s. Bullock.
In the library four dainty pretty de-
butantes stood, Misses Mary Burford,
Hally Ley, Minnie Stovan and Lydie
McDougaL They were attended by
Messrs Olaf Zewadski, Whitfield Pal
mer, Frank Harris, Jr., and Clarence
Meffert. Mr.. and Mrs. H. y. Water
man entertained in this department
assisted by Mrs. E. Z. Rertz and Mrs.
L. l.. Carney.
The entire house was artistically
! decorated in smilaX and vases of pink
and white roses which under the glow
of the soft pink shaded lights was
very beautiful. but in the dining room
where Mrs. F. Z. Harris and Mrs. O.
T. Green gracefully presided the
climax Of loneliness was reached. The
! table was laid with a handsome i'm
ported lace cloth over pink satin, cen
tered with a magnificent cut glass
rose bowl filled with a wealth of Kill
/ larney roses. At the four corners
were placed silver candlesticks hold
ink pink unshadcd wax candles. About
! the table We're cut glass bon bon
/ dishes containing creamy pink and
white minis. \ delicious salad course
with waters. sailed almonds. sand
/ witches. olives and hot coffee was
served.
! \ ffve-piece orchestra played dur
. ing the entire evening and was listen
! ed to with pleasure. There We're more
I than three hundred friends invited by
Mr.. and Mrs. Zewadski TO meet their
| son and his bride and it is safe TO say
that every one was present. Alto
I gether it was a charming occasion.