The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1920-01-20
BIRTHDAY
OF ROBERT E. LEE

January 18th was the birthday an
niversary of General Robert E. Lee,
the beloved Confederate chieftian. and
in commemoration of that event,
Dickson Chapter. U. D. c., gave an
enjoyable reception at the home of
the past president. Mrs. E. L. Carney.
The Carney home. which lends it
self so admirably TO occasions of this
kind, was tastefully and appropriate
ly decorated. Red and white tulle was
gracefully festooned over windows,
doors, around the walls and chande-
lier. Red roses and feathery ferns in
crystal vases adorned the mantles,
book cases, tables, etc. LuXuriant
growing plants were placed here and
there. A large picture of Gen. Lee
occupied a prominent position in the
front parlor. In this room was also
the service flag of the chapter. on
which there are about fifty stars. The
electric lights were shaded with red
tulips and the soft, pretty glow was
most pleasing.
AS the guests arrived each was
cordially received by Mrs. R. B. Bull
lock, the president, Mrs. ]. Walter
Hood, the historian and Mrs. Carney,
than whom Ocala has not three more
gracious women. In the parlors and
library the visitors were pleasantly
greeted by other members of this or
ganization, who saw that all strang-
ers were made to know each other
and most agreeable atmosphere of
genial hospitality and sociability pre-
vailed.
An instructive and entertaining
literary and musical program was a
special feature of the afternoons
pleasures. An excellent address was
made by Rev. c. W. White, pastor of
| the Methodist church. his subject, of
course. being Lee. Little Miss Helen
Newsom read an original essay on
| Lee, which was greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. H. M. Hampton. Mrs. L. E.
Futch, Miss Pearl Fausett and Miss
| Music Bullock sang beautifully sew
eral solos Mrs. Paul Simmons and
Miss Mildred Bullock played their &C
compartments.
The instrumental solos given by
Miss Dorothy Lancaster, Miss Olive
Whaley, Miss Elizabeth Wetherbee,
Mr.. George Martin and others were
most inspiring, as were also the violin
numbers rendered by Miss Lille Bail
ey, with Mrs. Hooper as her accom-
PIANIST.
When Mrs. Susan Sanders, who is
eighty odd years young, was escorted
to the piano and began to play Dixie,
as only Mrs. Sanders can, the entire
audience arose as unit. clapped their
hands and waved their handkerchiefs,
while the gentlemen gave the soul
stirring rebel yell.
After enjoying the intellectual and
musical feast the guests were invited
into the dining room, where refresh
merts were daintily served by several
attractive young ladies. Among them
were Miss Louise Spencer and Miss
Lois Livingston.
The dining table was covered with
la handsome lace piece. the sole deco
ration being a large pillow made of
red. white and blue immortelles, rep
resenting the battle flag of the Con-
fe1eracy. 1t was quite unique suit
ale and pretty.
| More than one hundred guests were
present at this reception, most of
whom remained during the entire aft
ernoon. A free will offering was given
and nice sum realized which will
enable Dickson Chapter to assist in
making more comfortable the dear old
veterans in the Confederate home in
Jacksonville.