The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-12-20
Marriage of Miss Ellen Clarkson and
Mr.. Willard Blood

| unusual interest surrounded Lne
pretty ceremony at Grace Episcopal
church this morning when Miss Ellen
Twibil Clarkson became the bride OF
Mr.. Willard G. Blood. Only the rela-
tives, most intimate family friends,
the members of the guild, Polly
anna Society and the Tuesday auction
club witnessed the lovely ceremony.
Before eleven these devoted friends
gathered in the pretty church, where
Miss Irma Blake, the Episcopal or
ganist, played Erotik by Greig and
Nocturn E by Borowski, then to the
Lohengrin Bridal Chorus Miss Clark
son entered on the arm of her father,
Mr.. Harry B. Clarkson, and they
were met at the chancel railing by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. Demp-
sey Mayo. Miss Blake played very
softly during the betrothal ceremony
at the chancel and during the ring
service, which was performed by
Rev. G. A. Ottmann, the rector, at the
foot of the altar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blood then knelt on
a beautiful hand-painted pink and
white satin pillow to receive Rev.
Ottmann's blessing. The altar was
very dainty and pretty with pink and
white chrysanthemums and ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blood left the church
to the joyful strains of Mendelssohn' s
Wedding March, and the few privileg.
ed friends gazed on their always
pretty friend, who made a beautiful
and stunning bride. She wore a
plum colored chiffon broadcloth coat
suit trimmed with soft brown fur,
shoes to match, and tan and white
embroidered georgette blouse. Her
edged outside in the back and on the
under side in front with a narrow band
Of plum colored, velvet. The crown
isand ornaments were also of velvet.
She wore corsage bouquet Of Parma
violets and valley lilies, and carried
white satin prayerbook with two
dainty showers Of violets and valley
lilies.
The wedding party, members of
both families, out of town guests and
Rev. and Mrs. Ottmann then drove to
the Clarkson home, where a four.
course luncheon was served.
The entire lower floor was dec
Grated with quantities of the seasons
blossoms, holly and mistletoe, and also
pink and white roses.
The dining room table was centereo
with parma violets and maiden hair
ferns, surrounded by paneies and
ferns. Pretty cards on the wine
glasses marked the twelve places,
and places were laid at smaller ia
BILE for Master Harry Clarkson, Jr.,
and little Jacksonville guest, Doris
Robinson. At each place were pretty
inson. At each place were pretty
bisque baskets of sailed almonds. The
luncheon consisted of oyster cocktail,
roast turkey, cranberry jelly, creamed
potatoes, creamed peas in timbals and
celery, fruit salad and waters, sponge
cake with whipped cream and cher.
ries, demi tasse and minis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blood left between
one and two o'clock in their cabriolet
for Tampa and will then go to Terra
Celia, Mr.. Blood's home to spend Sun
day. They will leave the first of the
week for Miami, Palm Beach, and will
return by way of Jacksonville in about
three weeks. They will make their
home about four miles from town
where Mr.. Blood is in the cattle and
farm business.
Mrs. Blood is one of Ocala's most
talented and popular girls, the eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Clark
son, an o H. S. graduate, a Ran
| dolph, Macon student and a splendid
musician. She is prominent in church
and social affairs and besides holding
warm place in hundreds of other
hearts, is also endeared to the entire
Star force whom she invaluably as
sisted for several weeks. All these
unite in wishing them Merry Christ
mas and many, many years of very
happy life.
Mr.. Blood is from Terra Celia, and
has successfully farmed near Ocala
for several years. All his Ocala
friends and admirers sincerely con-
graduate him on winning this charm
| ing bride.