The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1914-02-09

The regular business meeting Of
the Woman's Club was held Saturday
afternoon at the club rooms, with the
president presiding. Minutes were
read, corrected and adopted and
chairmen Of standing committees
showed that much work is being ac-
complished in the various deparE
ments. Mrs. Groves of the ciTcs
committee stated that the vacant lot
in front of the public school would
be converted into park for the third
ward children at an early date. Mrs.
Jack Camp, chairman of the Aiuca
tional committee, reported that the
story telling hour would soon DE in
augurated. Mrs. G. W. Martin of
household economics reported What
her committee had visited all of the
bakeries of the city and the condi-
ton OF each was mentioned. MrS
T. c. Carter of Carriers Bakery in
yited the cooking class, which is I'M
der the supervision OF Mrs. Martin,
to come down for lessons in bread
and cake making. Mrs. ]. R. Moor
head of the Junior Civic League, an
nounced that linen shower for
Comfort Lodge would be given next
Saturday afternoon, sheets, pillow
cases, towels, etc, being needed.
Study of the Seminoles, by Minnie
Moore Wilson, has been taken up by
the study class and Mrs. D. w Davis
stated that the Tuesday meetings
were open to all club members. The
corresponding secretary, Mrs. B. H.
Seymour, reported twenty-three new
members.
The next meeting, Saturday, Feb.
21st, the program will be in charge
of the forestry committee.
On account of i'll health, Mrs. w.
X Zewadski, resigned from the head
of civics and the chair appointed
Mrs G. j. Bitch to fill the vacancy.
Miss Bell of the building committee
made a satisfactory report and Mrs.
and means committee, stating that
she was having splendid success in
soliciting subscriptions.
Mrs. H. C. Groves was appointed a
delegate to attend the Conference of
Charities and Corrections in Gaines
Vile the last of this week, Miss Car
rie Dean not being able to attend.
Mrs ]. d. Robertson, Mrs. T. c..
Carter, Mrs. R. L. Carter and Mrs.
Walter Marsh were new members
voted on fayorably at the board
meeting at 2:3O o'clock.
Mrs. w T. Gary led the half hour
study in parliamentary law and the
discussion on committees was most
instructive and beneficial.
Mrs E. c. Bennett assisted by Mrs.
E. G. Peek was hostess serving after
adjournment, punch and sweet waf-
res.
Van Valzah- RichardsOn Engagement
The announcement of the engage
ment and approaching marriage of
Miss Lois Van Valzah, of Daytona
Beach, to Mr.. Ben P. Richards, of
Gainesville, will be received in Ocala
with cordial interest by wide cir
Gle of acquaintance.
Miss Van Valzah is the eldest
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Van ValZ-
all, and Mr.. Richards, with his moth
er and sister, Mrs. Spruil, Of Gaines
vile, lived here a number of years
ago.
The following extract taken from
the Daytona News will be read by
many who know we'll the ladies
mentioned:
Miss Faye Stewart was hostess to
a very pretty hosiery and handker-
chief shower. given Tuesday after
noon from $50 to ) in honor of
Miss Lois Van Valzah. the charming
bride-to-be of Mr. B. P Richards. of
Gainesville. A large gathering of the
girl-friends of hostess and honoree
were present at the pleasant parlors
of the Stewart house on SeabreeZe
avenue at the hour named. The
rooms were appropriately decorated
in hearts AMI flowers. Little Miss
Bette Stewart, the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Stewart,
charmingly attire1 as Cupid. pref
sented from CULVER the pretty
gifts. After the presentation. cards
were enjoyed for an hour or more.
Following which the card tables were
spread with dainty cloths and a de-
licious salad course and coffee were
enjoyed.
Miss Willie Ca1nn Of franklin