The Ocala evening star., 1921-05-16
MRS. CROOK HOSTESS
AT AN AUCTION PARTY

Since the nrSt OF the year there mas
been in Ocala one cycle of delightful
entertainments, none of which how
ever will take precedence over the
brilliant affair Saturday afternoon at /
the Woman's Club house, at which
Mrs. Ernest ]. Crook was the charm
ing hostess, entertaining sixty of her
friends.
For this occasion the club house was i
never lovelier, for there was the !
greatest variety and profusion of
handsome flowers tastily and artistic
ally decorating both the auditorium
and reception parlor. Mrs. Crook, be-
comingly gowned in light colored
green silk graciously greeted her
guests at the front door and assisting
her in entertaining the guests in diff
ferent ways were her sister-in-laws,
Mrs. Albert Gerig, Mrs. Herbert
Crook of Palatka, and Mrs. Claude
Nelson of Jacksonville. Mrs. Charles
Lloyd of Jacksonville and Mrs. Ards
Waterman invited the guests to the
punch bowl, where Mrs. Anna Holder
served refreshing fruit punch. from a
beautifully ornamented table of vases
of snapdragons while asparagus fern
and love vine made an effective trac-
lery upon the elegant drawn work
centerpiece. !
Placed in appropriate spots around
%oA
were vases of daisies, larkspur, glad
iolas, zennias, oleanders and Minnie
Frances roses. For over two hours
the games were enjoyed. and in addI-
ton to the delightful environment in
side the atmosphere turned cool which
added greatly to the comfort and
pleasure of the players.
Strawberry ice and cake were serv-
ed by Mrs. Crook and those already
named as assisting together with
Misses Onie Chazal and Meme Davis
Upon the plates, which were covered
with pretty paper centerpieecs, were
bouquets of sweet peas and ferns.
During the refreshment hour, Mrs.
Crook announced the prize winners,
who were: Mrs. Alfred Beck of Fort
Lauderdale, first prize at auction, a
pair of silk stockings; Mrs. R. S. Hall,
second prize at auction, a dainty cut
glass bud vase; Mrs. Harvey Clark
was awarded lovely fan for holding
the lowest score; Mrs. Maude Horne
secured the highest score among the
rook players and for her skill was pre-
sented with an adorable hat pin which
was ornamented with a Gala lily; Mrs.
III. F. Watt, having received the low
est score, was awarded a fan.
This gathering proved most congen-
ial and enjoyable and all those present
are under great obligations to Mrs.
I Crook for very happily spent after
noon. The following were those pres
ent: Mrs. Harry Borland, Mrs F. H.
Logan, Mrs. Paul Simmons, Mrs.
Harry Dozier. Mrs. Harry Clarkson,
Mrs. Clarence Camp, Mrs. John Tay-
lor, Mrs. L. R. Chazal, Mrs. J. j.
Gerig, Mrs. Clifford Aver, Mrs. F. T.
Schreiber, Mrs. g. S. Scott, Mrs. L. E.
Futch, Mrs. Bert Acker, Mrs. E. G..
Peek, Mrs. H. F. Watt, Mrs. J. H.
Dickson, Mrs. W. S. Bullock, Mrs.
Anna Holder, Mrs. Alfred Beck, Mrs.
Edward Tucker, Mrs Charles Lloyo,
Mrs. James H. Hill, Mrs. Frank Har-
ris, Mrs. George Robinson, Mrs. T. S.
Trantham, Mrs. D. S. Woodrow, Mrs.
E. T. Helvenston, Mrs. Leta Bennett,
Mrs. Maude Horne, Mrs. S. Bland
Ware, Mrs. L. n. Green, Mrs. F. B.
Wetherbee, Mrs. w. w. Harriss, Mrs.
Welsh Wheeler. Mrs. William Hooker
Mrs. Fred Hooker, Mrs. Harvey Clark
Mrs. Ards Waterman, Mrs. Charles
Rehinauer, Mrs. Mamie Hall, Mrs. r
S. Hall, Mrs. R. L. Anderson Sr., Mrs
r. L. Anderson Jr.. Mrs. Emanuel
Martin, Mrs. Harry Walters, Mrs. W
w. STRIPPING, Mrs. Charles Cullen
Mrs. T. III. Johnson and Misses Mona
Murray, Mary Piatt, Marian Dewey
Mamie Taylor. Mary Mcdonald anC
Alice Bullock. Joining the player:
for refreshments were Mrs. Charlie.
Peyser- and Mrs. Raiford Simmons.