The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-02-22
CARD PARTY AND DANCE

1AA@D A4&A DA4NNA
The colonial card party and dance
that was given under the auspices of
the civic committee of the Woman's
Club Friday evening at the club house
proved a wonderful social and finan-
cial success. The club house was elab-
orately decorated with flags and bunt-
ing to carry out the patriotic idea,
and here and there on the tables were
lunches of spring flowers. which
made fitting background for the
beautiful gowns of the women. The
affair was to celebrate th@ 18TH an
niversary of the birthday of George
Washington and all the costumes of
those receiving and taking part
charmingly carried out the idea.
Mrs. Raymond Bullock and Mrs. II.
NJ. Hampton, both costumed in the
mode of 1776. graciously welcomed
the players. The twenty-five tables
were soon filled and from to o'clock
the time passed swiftly, while the
players were pleasantly engaged in
their several games. At the stroke of
fve all play ceased, while Mrs. Chas.
H. Lloyd was busily engaged in find
ing out who were the fortunate win
ners. 1t was found that Mrs. Annie
Van Deman held the highest score
and to her was presented a beautiful
cut glass bowl. donated by Chas. r.
Tydings & Co. Mrs Wallace. holder
of the second highest score, was pre-
sented with dainty crepe de chene
camisole, given by Mr.. E. T. Helven-
ston. Mrs. Cecil Bryant and Mrs. d.
J. Hydrick tied for the honors of the
consolation prize, which on the cut
Mrs. Bryant won.
Dainty refreshments of cream and
cakes were served by the hostesses,
assisted by little Miss Mildred Bull
lock and Miss Minnie Jones. The nap
kins were decorated with flags, while
on each plate was laid~a tiny red hat
chet. To further carry out the colon
ial idea, the cream was appropriately
topped with red cherries.
Many of the ladies chose this de-
lightful occasion to entertain their
friends, many private parties being
the result.
Mrs. B. A. Weathers entertained
three tables of players in honor of
her daughter and guest, Mrs. HILBERT
Weathers. The score cards were dec
grated with cherries. flags and hat
chefs and at the four corners of each
table were placed dainty souvenirs,
boxes of bon-bons, the containers car
rying out the colonial idea. Mrs.
Weathers was assisted in entertaining
by her daughter, Mrs. Stephen Jewett.
Mrs. Bowly was presented with
Sandstone deck of cards as a trophy
for highest score.
Mrs. Hickman was hostess at three
tables of players. The affair was very
informal, although it was thoroughly
enjoyed by her guests. Mrs. Hick
man presented Mrs. Ak with trav-
cling set as the fortunate holder of
the highest score. while Mrs. Frazier,
the holder of the second highest, was
given a lovely Japanese handkerchief
holder, and to Mrs. Schneider for a
consolation token was given lovely
desk calendar.
Mrs. Annie Van Deman entertained
in honor of her guest, Mrs.sFred King
of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Hydrick of
OrangeDufgs >. y. 1nree tables OF
players enjoyed Mrs. Van Deman's
hospitality, while few friends were
asked in addition to meet the hon
orees. Mrs. Van Deman's whole party
carried out the colonial idea. The
napkins and place cards were deco
rateed with flag and cherries and pic
lures of George and Matha Washing
ton. The favors presented to the
players were attractive red. white and
blue satin hatchets and when pulled
out became useful fans. To the guests
of honor were given beautiful gold
lingerie clasps, and to the holder of
the highest score at each table were
given enameled gold car pins. AT the
three tables were fortunate winners
were Mrs. Clifton Camp, Mrs. Emily
Green and Mrs. Anna Holder.
Several other special parties were
given, some consisting of two tables
and some only one, all of which were
thoroughly enjoyed.
At the same place IN the evening
George and Martha Washington en-
tertained their guests at colonial
dance. The club house presented a