The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-04

Weirsdale, April 4.-The yacht club
was delightfully."- entertained on Thurs
day evening Of last week at a barn
Dance" given by Mr.. and Mrs. E. B..
Sheridan of South Lake Weir and Miss
Dolly Shaw of Philadelphia. The dance
was held in the spacious carriage room
of the barn belonging to Mrs. Haskell,
and the smooth even floor made most
attractive place for dancing. 1t was
prettfly decorated with palms. Jap
anese lanterns and pennants of the
provided for those who wished to play
cards. Eighteen numbers, principally
waltzes and two-steps, were on the
dance program. and excellent music
was furnished by a large phonograph.
During the evening Mrs. Sherman and
Miss Shaw assisted by Miss Araold,
Messrs. Sherman. Kean and OVERLY.
served ice cream and cakes. A bowl
of delicious grapefruit punch and
candies were at the disposal OF the
guests. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman and
Miss Shaw are to be congratulated
upon giving one of the. most enjoya-
BILE dancing parties held during the
history Of the yacht club. Miss Shaw
who soon leaves for her home in the
north, will be greatly missed by her
many friends.
The following enthusiastic lovers of
sport with the rod and gun, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Buckley. Milton Carna-
|han. Miss Ethel Carnai1an, Orphia
ISlicker, Grace Willard Robinson. Ger
trude' Buckley. c. w. Willard and F.
Ferrin, drove over to the river last
Friday for a days fishing and shoot
ling Even the rain did not dampen
the spirits of so jolly a crowd, and
they did not return to Weirsdaie until
nearly midnight.
Mrs. William Buckley and Miss Ethel
iCarnahan entertained at the home of
Mrs. Buckley on Monday evening in
honor Of the birthdays OF Mr.. Buckley
and Mr. Carnahan. The arrival of the
guests was surprise to both OF these
| gentlemen. as was also the elaborate
supper and the huge birthday cake.
/ The guests were cordially received by
Mrs. Buckley and Miss Carnahan. and
after congratulations were, bestowed
/ upon Mr.. Buckley and Mr.. Carnahan
cards were played until midnight. The
guests were then invited into the din
/ ing room. where beautifully decorat-
led table covered with delicious re-
fFeshments. including large and very
attractive birthday cake awaited them
Mrs Buckley was assisted in serving
by Miss Carnahan. Miss Orpha slickel
and Mrs. Grace Robinson. 1t was q
very jolly party and Mr.. Buckley and
Mr.. Carnahan both agree that birth
day is q most happy event.
Miss Florence schnitzler, who re.
turned last week from Stetson Univer-
isity. where she has completed hel
studies for this year, gave an enjoya.
BILE dance on Tuesday evening to abou
nifty of her friends. The large pavil
lon overlooking the lake was ths
scene OF the dance. 1t was bright,
lighted and prettily decorated. anf
was indeed an attractive place fol
Idancing. Between the dances tn,
guests enjoyed stroiling on the board
walk down to the lake. A perfec
moonlight night and a cool bresx,
fadded much to- the pleasure OF the eve
lining. Waltzes. two-steps and the barr
dance, followed one another In rapit
succession until q late hour. when re
freshments consisting Of delicious ic,
jcream. cakes and candies were served
A large tent made very coxy insid
with rugs. tables and easy chairs. af
tforded place for the card players
Music for the dancing was furnishe,
by musician with a guitar. and ais
by phonograph with excellent re
Icords
Miss Schnitzler is charming littl
lhostess and during the many winter
she has spent here with her parent
she has been one of the most popula
young ladies on the lake. She is YER
, active in social life and her danein
4 parties are always looked forward t
a with much anticipation.