The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-12-27

But through eevry icy hour
There is one thing scorns its power:
Love, through your fair ministering,
Still my heart is free as spring!
Clinton Scollard.
Christmas Tree Party
Mrs. M. M. Little entertained her
Sunday school class at her home yes
terday afternoon. Each guest was
numbered with a Christmas tag and
a contest, each question answered
with word containing the syllable
"bell," with othep games were indulg-
ed in.
~@fhere was music, followed by a
Christmas tree illuminated with col
ored electric light bulbs. Each was
remembered with souvenir with a
number corresponding with tag, and
dainty baskets of CONNECTIONS were
distributed, after which the hostess
passed hot chocolate and waters.
The tree was of cedar and the
| rooms were most tastefully decorated
in vines, holly and other Christmas
greens, making the occasion one of
especial interest and enjoyment to
those present.
A delightful surprise to the class
was the presence of it's former treas
urer, Theresa Condrey of Summer
field. Cards from other absent men,
bers were received and greetings
sent.
The class president, Nettie Math-
ews, who was prevented by illness
from attending, was the recipient OF
handsome copy of the familiar
book, stepping Heavenward," by
Prentice, with medal of reward, for
having memorized the greatest num-
Der of scripture verses during the
year 1913, averaging two each week.
Miss Elizabeth Hooker entertained
last evening at charming party
complimenting Mr.. Albert Russell of
Jacksonville, who is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. William Hooker. Popular
games occupied the attention of the
guests for several hours, those at
/ tending being the close friends of the
hostess. The four tables were placed
in the spacious parlor, which was
tastefully arranged and decorated for
/ the occasion, and here the interesting
/ games were enjoyed. The tables were
| afterwards spread with lace cloths
and a salad course with cream and
cake were served by Miss Margaret
Hooker and Trusten Drake Jr. Dane
ing was also enjoyed Miss Rockers
guests thoroughly enjoyed the eve
ming with her for her party was a
delightful occasion, and one of the
loveliest Of the evening affairs of the
season.
After a pleasant visit to his par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Stevens ane
other relatives in this city, Mr.. 1. v
Stevens has returned to his home in
Lakeland. Mrs. Stevens and daugh.
ter, Margaret, will be the guests OF
i Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Weathers. unit
next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Wealth
ers have been guests of Mr.. Wealth
ers' parents in this city for the holi
days. Mr.. Weathers returned tx
Jacksonville yesterday and Mrs
Weathers will leave for that city to-
day.
Major Brantley Weathers has beer
granted an additional leave of alb
sence on account of his severe illness
The friends of Major Weathers art
glad to know that he is now improv
ing and trust ere long he will have
entirely regained his health.
Mrs. Roland March and son, Harr,
were joined here Tuesday by Mr.
Marsh at the home of the former.
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Jerry Burnett, and together the.
will return to Sanford Sunday.
Mr.. Laurence Kelly, who has beer
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Moor
head, returned to Gainesville. yester
day.
| Mr.. L. w. Ponder left Tuesda,
night for ST. Petersburg to join hi
| wife, who is visiting in that city
| They expect to return home mex
| week.
| The friends of Mrs. E. H. Martil
| will be very glad to know that she i
| considered better this afternoon.
II Miss Mary Henley arrived toda,
from Inverness for visit of severa
days to Miss Emma Perry
/ Mrs. H. c. Williams and son, Har
old left yesterday for Dunnellon t
visit the formers parents until Mon
| day.
Il Miss Edna Supple, who makes he
home with Mrs. Arms, returned las
| from ChriSfpnos