The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-06-01
AN ELEGANT RECEPTION

The initial social function of the
week and one delightfully."- anticipated,
was the large and beautiful reception
Monday afternoon when Mrs. H. VI.
Hampton entertained in honor of Miss
Ellen STRIPPING, whose wedding on
Wednesday, when she becomes the
lovely bride Of Mr.. James Bryan of
Tampa, is being looked forward to
with much interest by her many
friends in Marion county and other
parts of the state.
The lower floor of the Hampton
home arranged so advantageously for
pleasant gatherings of this kind, was
decorated with exquisite taste. Hand
some cut glass vases holding bouquets
Of pink LaFrance roses and silver bas-
kets filled with Shasta daisies occu-
| pied the most picturesque places.
These magnificent flowers, so pref
| THY carrying out the color motif. pink
and white, together with the many
ferns and other luxuriant growing
plants made the interior of this hand
some home quite gay and festive. The
many electric lights were shaded with
pink wedding bells, typical of the &C.
casiOn and cast radiance which fur
ther enhanced the beauty of the scene.
The kindly glow of genuine socia-
bility seemed to pulsate through every
heart, while the faces of those present
were werathed in smiles and express
sions of good will.
The broad veranda was converted
into a veritable summer parlor, vines
and flowers being used in great pro-
fusion. On this beautiful, vine-cover-
ed. fiower-bedecked veranda, the
guests wer welcomed by the dearest,
fairy-like creatures, who on closer in
spection proved to be two of Ocala's
sweetest little maidens, Miss Laurie
Hampton and Miss Annie Adelaide
Duval, each so daintily attired in the
loveliest of party dresses. These darl-
ing little maids invited the guests to
the punch table, which was to be
found in the contest nook on the
screened porch. The crystal punch
bowl was placed in the middle of a
large heart, made of ferns and white
roses, just another little reminder
that wedding might be expected.
Mrs. T. S. Trantham and Mrs. Paul
Simmons presided here and served
refreshing grapefruit frape, with
ease and grace.
At the front door Mrs. Anna Hol-
der and Mrs. E. L. Carney greeted
the guests in their usual pleasant
manenr and presented them to the
charming hostess and pretty honoree,
who so cordially received in the large
living room. Receiving with them
were Mrs. STRIPPING, mother of the
Dade City, Mrs. Carson Lee of Wash
ington, D. c.. and Miss Fay LANCE of
Asheville, N. c.
| After chattering a while with this
coterie of attractive ladies, the guests
were asked into the music room by
Mrs. S. T. Sistrunk, to enjoy the
singing of Mrs. Manly and Mrs. L. E.
Futch, neither of whom ever sang
more beautifully than on this auspic-
ious occasion. Among the admired
decorations of this room, none receiv-
ed more agreeable comment than did
tee cute little kewpie bride with her
flowing bridal veil and shower bou,
quet, whose position on the grand
piano was one of prominence. Her
quaint little face reflected her appar,
ent happiness.
Mrs. D. w. Tompkins received in
the dining room. The dining table
was covered with an elegant Cluny
lace piece. In the center was hand
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LaFrance roses and airy ferns. Tai
cut glass compotes, holding pink anC
white minis were also on the table.
Miss Sue Moore, Miss Callie Gis
sendaner, Miss Marian Dewey, Mis-:
Caroline Harriss, Miss Meme Davi:
and Miss Helen Jones served delic
ious strawberry ice ceram and white
cake. The napkins were UNUSUAL!
pretty, being of the softest crepe Pa