The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-01-20
0CALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS


| A delightful event among church
circles was the New Year silver tea
this afternoon at the Presbyterian
| manse. 1t is an annual custom OF DIR.
and Mrs. w. Fl. Dodge TO entertain the
| Ladies' Aid Society some time during
the month of January at a New Year
social, thereby bringing together the
church members and the winter visf-
tors who attend the Presbyterian SER
vices during their sojourn in Ocala It
not only increases the reign Of good
Fellowship within the church, but il is
the occasion of all church people
| meeting, for DR.. and Mrs. Dodge cor
daily invite all friends and their
friends are not confined within the
Presbyterian church, but include mem
bers of all denominations as well as
non churchmen.
Receiving at the front door were
Mrs. W. V. Newsom and Mrs L NJ
Murray, who directed the callers TO the
parlor, where Mrs Dodge assisted by
Mrs. George MacKay, Mrs. Ards Wa
terman and Mrs Frank Huber enter
tanned. Dr. Dodge was not able to be
present during the entire time, on ac-
count of taking part in the celebration
of Gen. Lees birthday
time in the parIor passed into the
dining room where tea. coffee. sand
witches, waters and candies were serv-
ed by Misses Margaret Lawrence, Bet
tie McIver, Anna Mcdowell and Eliz-
abeth Newsom, Mrs Mary Dodge Mad
dox and Mrs. John w. Dodge The
dining table was covered with hand
somely embroidered Porto Rician cloth
and was conferred a very tasty and
pretty arrangement of rosas. Cut
glass bon-bon dishes filled with can
dies were placed around the roses
As the guests passed out they left
their silver offering on a tray in the
hall A large number of friends call
ed between the hours of and $50
o'clock, and all enjoyed the delightful
and informal occasion.
Motoring Party to Leesburg
The hours yesterday from $50 a. m
to $50 p. M, each being filled with
sixty round minutes of keenest pleas
ure, passed all too quickly for the two
cars of people who motored to Lees
burg. The honor guest was the charm
ing Miss Frances Anderson, and the
party included Mrs. William Hooker,
Mrs T. S. Kyle, Mrs. S. t. Sistrunk,
Miss Matte Williams, Mr.. R. S. Kyle
and Mr.. Frederick Hooker The last
named two did the driving.
/ The first stop was made at the pa
hatial home of Mr.. and Mrs E. H
Mote, in Leesburg. Mrs. Mote being
away in the north, air. Mote imme-
diately became host of the day. The
stop was only temporary, for soon the
crowd, which Mr.. Thomas Ray had
Joined, was hurried to the shore of
Lake Griffin, where a launch was in
readiness to. take it across the lake
to Treasure Island grove, the splen-
did property of Mr.. Mote.
Overlooking the lake, Mr.. Mote has
another home, cabin, by name only,
fitted with all modern conveniences.
There, after taking a thorough survey
of the grove, dinner was served, which
included many delicious dishes Par
ticu1arly enjoyable was the quantity
of hot fried fish.
While motoring across the lake the
cars were sent around and after din
ner long drives were taken through
that section of the country. On the
return another stop was made at Mr..
Notes, where the party again enjoyed
delicious refreshments. The journey
home was made quickly and long will
the memory of the day finger with the
guests.
Luncheon In Honor of Miss Anderson
4 Saturday shortly after the noon
hour, Miss Matte Williams entertain
led at an exqaisitely appointed, but in
formal, luncheon in compliment to
Miss Frances Anderson of Jackson-T
While. I
This delightful affair was given at
the Harrington Hall and seated at the
table were the honoree, the hostess,
Mrs. Richard Hall, Mrs. William
Hooker, Mrs. Robert McDaugald and
Mrs. Clifton Camp.
After luncheon the happy party took
a short drive and then went to the
Woman's Club, where the honoree was
the distinguished speaker of the aft
ernoon.