The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-05-09
In Society
Simplicity Marks
Ott-Skipper Wedding

In the environment and atmosphere
Of home, Miss Ruth Skipper became
the bride of Marion C. OFT, at the su-
burban home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. l.. Skipper on Saturday even
ins at $50.
Delicate green vines traied over
the wide archway through which the
wedding party was to enter and the
same decoration was carried around
the rooms in frescO effect, while
potted ferns and palms were used
here and there with artistic effect
Two stately palms formed a back
ground for the low, daiSy-wreathed
altar that had been arranged at one
end of the living room. The same
starry blossoms were combined with
waxen Gala lilies in white baskets
to carry out the color scheme of green
and white. The vista into the hall
and dining room was made charming
with bowls of ose-O-the-mountains
Mrs. Roscoe Skipper presided at
the piano. and the sweet, pure voice
Of Miss Elizabeth Pritchett was heard
in Il tender rendering of 'All For
You
This was followed by the wedding
march, impressively played by Mrs.
Skipper The handsome groom en-
tered with his best man, and they
took their places at the altar before
Rev B. X. Thrower of Tampa, who
exactly thirty years before had off
ciated at the wedding of the brides
parents.
The lovely matron of honor was
next to enter She was Mrs E. A.
Hoffpauir. of Birmingham, formerly
one of Lakeland most charming
daughters. She was simply and be-
comingly attired in frock of white
Canton crepe trimmed in eyelet en-
broidery and carried a bouquet of
shaded pink roses.
The bride entered next on the arm
OF her father. J. l.. Skipper. She is
an unusually beautiful girl of the
American brunette type and was very
lovely in her gown of white Canton
crepe, heavily embroidered, and car.
ried large bouquet of brides roses
The ring ceremony was used for
the simple, impressive service, at the
conclusion of which the happy couple
were made the recipient of showers
OF affectiOnate good wishes from the
group of relatives and close friends
that had been invited for the pretty
occasion.
1t was Il moment crowded with ro-
mantle and touching interest when
Mrs, OFT turned to her mother and
presented her with her bouquet in
honor both of the imminence OF
Mother S Day and OF the fact that this
was Mrs. Shippers wedding anniver-
sary.
Link ice-cream moulded into pretty
roses, and a delicious white cake were
served the guests by bevy of pretty
girls who were Miss Helen Skipper,
Miss Edith Cation, Miss Mildred Smith,
Miss Esther Clonts, Miss Geraldine
Ellis, and Miss Minnie Lee McRae.
An array of beautiful and valuable
gifts testified to the popularity of the
bride, who has grown to womanhood
in Lakeland. She is a member of one
of the communitys oldest and most
prominent families, and loved by all
who know her.
Mr.. OFT is a splendid young man
with many friends, and is connected
with the Melton-Ott Clothing Co.
The brides going costume
was a becoming suit of midnight blue
tricotine, with gray accessories.
Mr. and Mrs. OFT have left for
short trip to Jacksonville and points
on the East Coast, and will be at
home to their friends on their return
1T DR.. Sarah Wheelers, where they
have leased an apartment.