The Ocala evening star., 1915-08-09

guests early in the afternoon, which
permitted them to enjoy partially the
cordial hospitality of the hostess.
Much work was accomplished during
the day.
Charming Party for Mrs. Gross
Mrs. J. NJ. Gross, who has a long
list of admiring friends not confined
exclusively to the members of the
. Methodist congregation, of which her
husband, DIR. Gross is the esteemed
patsor, was the honor guest at a sur
prise party given Saturday afternoon
at 4 o'clock at the parsonage.
The courtesy was to celebrate the
birthday of Mrs. Gross, and not until
the guests began to arrive did the
honoree discover that her birthday an
iniversary had been an anticipated
date for several days among many,
other than members of her immediate
family circle. Misses Mamie and Sara
Gross, the lovely daughters of the
home. planned to have a few of their
mothers special friends come in late
in the afternoon but on executing
their scheme learned that her Sunday
school class, composed of young mat
rons, was planning also a party in her
honor, so they combined, hence Civ
ing pleasure to not only Mrs. Gross,
but to forty friends.
Punch was served on the veranda
a. the guests arrived by Miss Cecile
Downs. The ladies carried their
needlework, which with a clever tree
contest formed entertaining diversion
for all present. For guessing the
greatest number of questions correct
ly in the contest, Mrs. John Graham
was awarded a dainty crepe de chene
handkerchief. The most enjoyable
feature was the unwrapping of the
many gifts attesting the love of the
guests for the honoree.
Apricot ice and cake was served
and assisting in serving were Miss
Gladys Martin and Miss Downs.
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At bridge party given in Tampa
Saturday by Mrs. J. M. Wilkes in
compliment to Mrs. N. H. Sumner,
who leaves shortly with her hus-
band, Lieut.. Sumner, for their their
new military post on Long Island,
Miss Ruth Nelson who is to wed in
September Capt. c. III. Rorebeck, won
the second prize, a guest towel.
Mrs. J. B. Hayes and little daugh-
ter Mary Lena, will leave in the
morning for a three weeks visit with
relatives in Jacksonville, Callahan and
| Pablo.
Miss Jettie McConn returned homo
yesterday from Loughman, after a
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Red
graves.
Mrs. w. w. Stripping and her
charming daughter, Miss Ellen, are
home from a visit to Worthington
Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. John Knight are re-
joicing at the advent of a 91A pound
boy. This makes three pretty chill
dren in their home.
Mrs. J. c. Quattlebaum and chill
dren of Mcintosh are here for a visit
to Mrs. Quattlebaum's parents, Mr.
and Mrs 9 NJ Grubbs.
Mrs. G.. III. Ford of Jacksonville is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs B. A. Weathers, arriving yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Macarthur, prom
inent citizens of Montbrook, were in
the cit ytoday.
Miss Mary Harriet Livingston re
: turned this morning from a weekend
visit to Miss Stella Camp at Lake
/ Weir.
, Miss Beulah Whitney, a popula
Jacksonville girl who has been enjoy
. ing an extended visit with relatives a
Orange Lake, making frequent shor
visits to friends in this city, will
shortly return home.
, Miss Genevieve Redding has con
Guided short visit to her grand
| mother, Mrs. f. ]. Redding, return
! ing to her home in Jacksonville Sat
urday afternoon.
Mrs. Beattie Inglis was the CUES
Saturday of Mrs. Inglis' brother, Nh
Henry Livingston and family, el
2 route to her home in Birmingham
t from South Florida.
2 Mrs. T. X. Slaughter and two chill
dren leave this week for a visit to rel
atives in Jackson, Ga, joining DI
= Slaughter, who left for there las
D week Mrs. Slaughter, son and daugh
ter will extend their trip to Kentuck
10 visit relatives.