The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-03-01
PRETTY PARTY FOR A BRIDE
Gainesville SUM

Mrs. C. G. Mixson entertained yes
terday afternoon with a miscellaneous
shower in compliment to her cousin,
Miss Rosa Lee Smith of Wacahoota,
a pretty bride-elect, whose marriage
to Mr.. w. J. Morris, originally of
Augusta, Ga, but now connected with
the A. G. L. railway company at High
Springs, will be a quiet event of We'd
nesday, February 25th, at the brides
home. The occasion was thoroughly
| informal and most delightful and en-
| joyed by large number of friends of
the honor guest.
Pink struck the color note in each
! lively detail and found a fragrant
echo in the peach blossoms and japon-
icas, arranged in charming profusion
i'll the living and dining rooms, open
ed en- suite Ferns and handsome pot
ted plants added a rich green back
| ground.
| The hostess graciously welcomed
! her guests at the front entrance while
| her little daughters, Catherine, dainty
! and fairy-like, in a frock of white or
candle with pink ribbons, received the.
shower gifts.
! The center of attraction was the
lovely bride and her bridal chair. The
chair was wrapped in white and prom
inently placed in one corner of the
living room. Suspended above was
brides picture in a wreath of ferns
tied with fluffy bows of white tulle.
After greetings had been exchanged
and all served to the delicious fruit
nectar dispensed by Misses Emma
Bodie and Bertha Fowler, from the
handsome punch bowl on the dining
table, surrounded by pink japonicas
and plumose fern, the bride was seat
ed and at a given signal. Master G..
G. Mixson, and little Regina Carter
made their appearance from an ad-
; joining room. exclaiming: Hello,
Rose, Hello! We are coming to see
you," and drew up in front of the ex-
cited and animated guest of honor a
snow white wagon containing exquis>
ite gifts of silver, cut glass, linens,
etc. All eyes were turned on the
J youngsters as they entered. Master
c. G. had on full dress suit and his
partner wore a little frock of white
: |
quet of bride roses. They were per
feet little bride and groom and the
admiration of all present. The bride
like packages were opened by the
happy bride and complimented by hel
numerous friends surrounding her.
|, A delicious ice course consisting OF
3. almont ice cream and pink cake, icec
in white, repeating the chosen color
tones, were served by the hostess, as.
sisted by Mrs. A. P. Spencer anc
Misses Bodie and Fowler. Favors fol
the guests adorned the service plate:
and were miniature brides in a moon
Il and attached were cards with the
; names, Smith Morris. and the wed
I I ding date, February 25th.
i Mrs. MiXson wore lovely pink or
d candle dress and the two young la
y dies assisting were attired in beautiful
pink evening dresses, in keeping Will
{ the color scheme. The bride wa
;, very attractive in a gown of nav!
Il blue georgette, with gold lace ha
: trimmed with a. touch of old rose anC
. blue.
i Among the out-of-town guest
: present at yesterdays delightful af
fair were Mrs. V. P. Smith and Mrs
Hassie Beck, aunt and sister, respec
( lively, to the bride-elect; Mrs. jim
Smith, all of Wacahoota. Mrs. Saral
Shuler of South Carolina, and Mrs
Bauknight of Jennings. La.