The Ocala evening star., 1915-01-21
Beautiful Reception at Citra Given by
Mr.. and Mrs. e. L. Wartmann

Mr.. and Mrs. e. L. Wartmann
A brilliant social function of last
evening, enjoyed by number OF
Ocalans, was the reception at Citra
given by Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Wart-
mann at their spacious home, in honor
of their only son, Mr.. Henry Allison
Wartnann and his lovely bride, who
have recently concluded their wedding
trip.
The entire lower floor of the hand
some home, advantageously arranged
for entertaining, was transformed
w into a veritable bower of greens and
cut roses, the green and white and
green and pink color motifs being
Carried out in every detail. Stately
palms and ferns graced the reception
hall and the balustrades were twined
with bamboo. The night was cold and
crisp and roaring fires burned in all
Of the fireplaces, their ruddy glow and
warmth giving additional cheeriness
to the rooms. Without in the broad
parked grounds surrounding the
house, dozens of Japanese lanterns
and bonfires burned.
Mrs. J. b. Borland and Mrs. James
Melton welcomed the guests at the
front doors, who after laying aside
wraps upstairs, were asked by Mrs.
Harry Borland into the drawing room
and introduced to the receiving line,
in which were Mr.. and Mrs. Wart-
mann, Mr. and Mrs Allison Wart-
mann, Mrs. Eugene Cox of Atlanta,
only daughter Of the host and hostess,
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. White, uncle
and aunt of the bride.
Mrs. Wartmann's gown was beau
tiful ceration of lace, tulle and crepe
de chene, the latter lovely soft gray
shade. The waist was trimmed in
gold lace with over draperies of tur-
qucise blue tulle, which fell grace
fully to the skirt
The bride wore her wedding gown
of duchess satin trimmed with real
lace and pearls. She is lovely young
woman whose exceptional character
istics have caused her to be admired
by a large circle of friends at her for
mer home in Arkansas and are fast
winning her friends in her new home,
where she is charming acquisition to
social circles.
Mrs. Cox as Miss Mary Wartmann,
was one of Marion's most popular
young ladies and her visits home are
the source of much pleasure to her
friends, many Of whom were afforded
last evening the first opportunity for
a visit with her since last winter. She
wore most becoming gown of yel-
low crepe chiffon, with trimmings of
point lace, pearls and fur
Mrs. White wore black crepe de
chene, charmingly fashioned and
trimmed in real lace.
Vases of exquisite brides roses
adorned the drawing room and recep-
ton hall and long stemmed Killarney
roses were used in the library and
dining room.
From the drawing room Mrs. Tai
mage Dupree and Miss Louise Bor-
land invited the guests TO the library
and Mrs. Driver asked them to have
punch, which was served from an i'm
provised wen by Misses Ethel Bor-
land, Ethel Crosby and Mr.. Spurgeon
Ausley, in an attractive nook on the
piazza, screened in and made coy by
evergreens and potted plants.
An elegant three course supper was
served, Mrs. Fulwood and Miss Erwin
inviting the guests to the dining
room, where Mrs. Margaret Williams
and Miss Byrd Wartmann assisted in
entertaining. The room was beauti-
n fully decorated with green and pink
The round table was laid with q hand
some cloth and extending from the
chandelier to the table were three
streamers of pink tulle, terminating
in soft bows and making a pretty
canopy for the tall arrangement OF
Killarney roses centering the table
and the miniature bride and groom ar.
rayed in wedding finery, which fur.
ther emphasized the significance Of
the gathering.
The menu consisted of turkey salad
olives, sandwiches, waters, ice cream
cake, coffee, salted almonds and nints
The coffee was poured by Mrs. Black.
shear at prettily appointed table.
Others assisting during the evening
were Mrs. R. G. Blake, Mrs. Wycoff