Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-02
NEW YEARS DAY.

Yesterday was not generally observed as
holiday in this city, but 20 far as business
was concerned it might as well have been.
There was not much business. Although
not very large number kept open house
the calling was quite general, and were re-
ceived in royal style. We made the rounds
beginning with the NJ. T. Club, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. T. II. Lynch, No. 456 North
Fourth avenue, eight charming young
ladies who would grace the court of Eng
land. received in royal fashion. Mr.. Lynch's
fine residence was handsomely decorated,
especially the large table upon which was
spread feast fit for the gods. The ladies
all were richly and beautifully attired and
were full Of that vivscity which makes call
ing pleasant. Before leaving we were deco
rated with their emblem: A miniature
Yankee banner upon which was stamped
1886.
We next made our way TO No. 357 North
Fourth avenue, where the following ladies
of the Piano club kept open house and en-
tertsined in fae style; Mrs. Chas. Hatton,
Mrs. Genrge c. Strong, Mrs. A. w. Mccoy,
Mrs. S. Winch, Miss Mosseline Baldwin,
Mrs. Bear and Miss McCabe. The table was
set in japanese bower, hung with Japan
country. Here We met the aside
whiskered quartette:" J. P.::Allen, w. c.
Little, DR.. d. W. Smith and
Hon. ". B. Mead. This quartette were the
jolliest crowd ont and made themselves very
numerous. After having partaken of the
COED things spread on the table and been
decorated with the emblem of the society, a
miriture base ball club covered with gold
leaf, we were about to take leave of our
charming entertainers, when Joe Allen dis
covered that Mr.. Mead had played Ben
Butler on the silver spoons. Mr.. Mead
pleaded guilty to the charge and was par
doned by the ladies, then We said, "Many
returns" and made for Mr.. c. L. Davidson's
residence. Miss Birdine Davidson kept open
house. assisted by the following charming
coterie of ladies: Mrs. c. L. Davidson, Mrs.
". B. Throckmorton and Miss Stella Wool
ard. Here we met company of gentlemen
WHO were enjoying themselves to the fullest
extent Of the law. Three OF these: Messrs.
Chas. II. Smyth, A. S. c. Forbes and A. S.
Munson were calling in company and who
produced the most srtistic and beautiful
card that we saw during the day. We met
Trix Foutz, who was very numerous around
town, hoie also, and q number of other
gentlemen. The table was literally covered
with well selected assortment of every
thing the appetite could crave, except an
appetite which crayes for wine. We did
not encounter glass of wine in all our
rounds.
We next visited Mr.. W. w. Johnston's
residence, No. go North Topeka avenue
where the charming Miss Nellie Johnston
was receiving, assisted by the following
corps of ladies, who received royalty: Miss
Hattie Hays, Miss Matte Fabrique, Miss
Minnie Skinner and Miss Mamie Mead.
Here also was an elegant repast.
The residence of Mr.. Martin Hellar was
next visited, where callers were very hand
somely entertained and Toasted by Misses
Nellie Moore, Ida Rudolph, Nellie Sappen-
field and Ella Hibarger, of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. The luncheon WAS equal to that at
the othe, places and the reception was most
cordial
Now We hsstened to the residence Of Mr..
L. D. Bunnel. on North Lawrence avenue,
where the reception was most pleasant and
the table loaded with sumptuous feast.
Mrs. Bunnell was ably assisted by Mrs. r.
II. Roys and Misses Anna Mulvey, Lucilla
Lauck, Miss S. Skinner and Edith Allen.
The next place visited was Capt. Som
mer's residence, No. S45 North Market
street, where Misses Agnes and Julia SOM
mer entertained in style equal to the best,
assisted by Misses Emma Hazen and Ada
Neese, where We were entertained with vocal
and instrumental music, and later with q
fine luncheon.
Mrs. Charles Smyth, assisted by Mrs.
Fred Smytb, received callers at Mrs. Smyth's
rooms, corner of Douglas and Lawrence
avenues, but having already spent more
than our allotted time, We were Reluctantly
compelled to forego the pleasure of a call.
The day was clowdy but mild and the
callers enjoyed themselves to their hearts
content.