The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-03

afternoon at a thimble party in honor of
her guest, Miss Eta Belle Livermore.
Those enjoying her hospitality were
Misses Edna McClintock, Norma Smith,
Edna Morehouse. Libbie Haziett, Grace
Weiss, Kittie Player, Edna Carpenter.
Grace Curtis, Lillian Whitelock and
CrRudtwha Packard.
LsavenwOrth Young Mems Party.
Thirteen of Leavenworth's popular so-
ciety bachelors, MIR. w. H. Stacey, DIR.
w. w. Walter, Mr.. S. G. Glass, Mr. E.
Dodge Mr.. o. B. Taylor, Jr.. DR.. F. N.
Thomas, Mr.. W. II. Farrell, Jr, Mr.. T. p.
Fenlon. Jr., DR.. d. R Phillips, Mr.. c. 5.
Stevens, Mr.. E. W. Cranser, Mr.. d. r.
Anthony, Jr., and Mr.. t. ]. Berry have
issued invitations for Friday evening,
Dec 6. at Turner's hall. Dancing at
$3.50. This party promises in every way
to be the social event of the season at
Leavenworth, and a number of the To
peka young people who have received
| invitations, will attend.
Mrs. McCray's ThimbIe Party.
A most enjoyable thimble party yes
terday afternoon, was third of a series
of entertainments given by Mrs. D. o.
McCray. About sixty ladies responded
to the invitation and in addition to the
pleasant flow of conversation, enjoyed
an informal musical programme being
gracefully contributed by some of the
talent present. Mrs. G. P. Ashton and
Miss c. w. kouns sang, while the instru-
mental selections were furnished by Mrs.
Rodgers ond Miss left.
American Beauties diff fused their rich
fragrance through the rooms. while guam
titles of pink and white carnations and
yellow and white chrysanthemums added
their delicate colorings to the decora-
tions.
Mrs. McCray was assisted by Mrs. DIR.
Tefft, Miss Lillian Tefft, Miss Lulu Cope
and Miss Bessie Moss.
The following Beethoven programme
was rendered at the meeting of the Phil
harmonics held at Guild hall yesterday
afternoons:
Fair Elsie" ...............Mr Mrs. Bradley
I Sonata Pathetic" Mrs. Fernald
Song-"Let Me Dream Again Sullivan
Miss Gibson.
Capnice No. 1........... Mendelssohn
Miss Furman.
"Whisper and l Shall Hear" ...... Roehr
Mrs Adams.
Rawson--ListOn.
| D. Fl. Rawson, assistant superintend-
ent of the.United States Express com
pany. with headquarters in the Rock
Island Office building in this city, was
married Thanksgiving at noon to Miss
Minnie Liston, a prominent young lady
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bride in that city. Mr.. aud Mrs. Rawson
are at home at 702 West Sixth street.
Surprise Party at Mr.. and Mrs. KeIIam's.
A we'll contrived surprise party took
possession of the handsome new home of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. KeIlam on Friday
evening last
The party, consisting of old settlers,
assembled az the residence of DR.. S. E.
Martin, and at go o'clock went en-
masse to give a house warming to their
old friends who have recently moved into
their beautiful new home. The surprise
was complete, but by no means embar-
RAISING, as 1t only required the lapse of
few moments, when all were engaged
in pleasant conversation and listening to
music, followed by an exciting game of
cards and bountiful supper prepared
by the "eommisary committee"
Mr.. E. p. Kellam, Jr., took a "hash
light picture" of the party while they
we're at supper which caused much
amusement