The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-02-28
THE KNIGHTS rEMPLAK PARTY.
The Finest social Entertainment Ever
Given Here.
The Dscoratlon.. the Attendants and

The Finest Social Entertainments Ever
Given Here.
The DecOratiOnA. the Attendants and
Toilets.
The Einporia Commandery of Knights
Templar have given several fine social
parties here, but Friday night, on the Oc-
casion Of their fourth anniversary, they
eclipsed all former efforts. It was In
many respects the most elegant party ever
given here. Each Knight, as well as every
friend of the organization, seemed TO vie
with each other 10 make this the social
triumph. There were gathered large
assembly of handsomely dressed, grace
full and fine looking ladies. and gallant
gentlemen. They began to assemble at
the hall At half past eight, and by ten
O'Clock it was comfortably filled.
There were just enough people present
during the evening for comfort. q feature
Of the party that was admirably planned.
THE HALL.
The members of the decorating COM
mitlee spared no pains 20 carry out their
part Of the arrangements in manner
that would do credit TO themselves and
be worthy of the occasion and In harmo-
ny with the completeness of the other de-
tails AS a groundwork, the floor was
made of snowy Wilderness, perfectly
smooth and free from any chance for
dust by a carpe: Of white canvas. Around
the top of the walls, next the ceiling, was
wide relief border Of blue and red. The
stage, with the best scene for a back
ground, was profusely decorated Over
II was the inscription: "Emporia Com
mandary No. s, Knights Templar--4th
/ Anniversary" Under this the words,
Welcome 20 All" Below this hung q
large triangle Of cedar and picture OF
It symbol Of the order, with its cabalIstic
letters In the center Of the room was a
large green cross. The chandeliers were
displayed with flags upon which were the
words: "Sir Knights. we greet you," and
| with decorations. From il extended to
the corners Of the hall long festoons of
evergreen. On the north side of the room
were the words: valiant and Mag
unanimous" This was fanked by ever
| green wreaths and under was a fine pOr-
trait of George Washington, to celebrate
whose birthday the party was given.
TO the right of Washington hung pic
ture of Lincoln, and To the left one of
Grant. Along the side were other iiand-
some pictures, wreaths and emblems.
| AT the west end was the motto an hoe
sign0 vinces." and other pictures and
wreaths The south side was clabor-
atcly decorated, also There Was pro.
fusion Of cedar. flags, moltos, and pic
lures everywhere, the whole combining
to make brilliant scene TO which life
was added by the grace, beauty and gal.
lantry 10 attendance.
| THE MUSIC.
| While the people were waiting for the
appearance of the Knights they were de-
llghtfully entertained by music from
| Gardner's Topeka Orchestra OF seven
pieces. They first played the "Inaugur-
al march," by Muller. and "Stradella"
by Floton, followed by serenade, ''Vio-
lin and Acknowledgements" The mus
ic throughout the evening was most
delightful feature of the entertainment.
THE KNIGHTS ENTERED
under command of Sir Knight j. Jay
Buck, presenting very fine appearance.
There were about twenty-five Of them In
full uniform. After brief sword exer-
cises they were inspected by Sir Knights
u. G.. Bennett and L. d. Jacobs. Then
further and interesting drill took place
under charge Of the last named gentle
man. They were then ordered to break
ranks aud were joined by their ladies
for the grand promenade. After this
THE DANCE
began, and was kept up unit! all early
hour this morning 1t was the remark
of all that in this respect the party was
the most agreeable one ever given here.
The prompter was Mr.. A. P. Shreve, of
Topeka, and he performed his duties 10
the satisfaction of all. He introduced
several new and pretty figures in the qua
drilles.
Personal.
We noticed among the visiting guests,
Senator r. H. Nichols and wife of Elk
county, who came from Topeka as the
guests of Senator Gillett and wife; Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Burnham, A. Il. Wilder
, and wife, /. y. Baker of the Common
wealth, Mrs. L. j. Hankla, joe. Hankla,
all of Topeka; Charles Gleed. Esq, OF
the Kansas City Journal; p. NJ. Dunn
Esq, Of Nashville, Tennessee; w. ID
Smith and TB. Haslam and wife Of Usage
City; W. ID. Campbell, Of Burlingame
and Mr.. and Mrs J. VI. Green, of WOrces
ter, Mass, the friends of Mr.. and Mrs
H.V. Bundrem; Miss Ida Kiser and Miss
: Anna Goddard of Elm Creek. Their,
were about siXty-five couples who
participated in the ball. There were
also many handsomely dressed ladie:
who did DO: take part, but were the In
= vited friends III the knights. We motto
# ed among them Mrs. Senator Plumb
# Mrs l. f.. Perley, Mrs. d. 5. Bill, Mrs
u r. j. Price, Mrs. Judge Ruggles, Mrs
,. Capt. Bennett, Mrs. j. r. Graham, Mrs
e J. Stotler, Mrs. L. Borton, Mrs. l.. b
e Fuller, Mrs. j. A. Moore, Mrs.
Il Jay Buck, Mrs A. Moffett, and Others
II
If obtaining the data for description O
a. the ladies' toilets. and could only Obtain
partial list, which must be given in tn
briefest form, owing to a lack of space
We may remark here that some request
\ were made by parties OF their friend
that they should not be named in tn
!, list. We thank several ladies for assist
=, ance in preparing the following list:
Mrs Senator Nichols had the misfortune Z
sr be minus her trunk, which WAS estray some
; | where between Topeka depot and EN- poris
IL and Mrs. senator Glliett was In the same d.
n but still these ladies' were elegantly dressed.
Mrs Chas. RurnhRm WA attired In pin
IT aud blue. made Princesse, full train, elbo'
. sleeves. the dress citing h1Tdsomely. Ola
- nond Jeweiry.
" Mrs q W. Curry wore black silk, an
black lace oVerdress, cut square In neck an
short sleeves.
Mrs Howard Duniap-biack silk princess
rs graceful and elegant.
Mrs. Dr. Jacobs-silk and velvet, with car
le dInal vest, which maIie very handsome CO:
Al tune
:" AIRS J. n steele was dressed In light silk
lie Miss Ida Peters was elegantly attired !
= white tarlaton over cream -colored silk.
# Mrs. j. n Green-black silk velvet an
mAItalasse silk, thread lace sleeves and whit
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