The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-11-09
N SOCIETY CIRCLES.
The Sans Pareil Party One of the
Finest
GIVEN IN THIS CITY FOR YEARS.

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In boudoir, Office, and home, every
where today. society has discussed as a
pleasing though not yet distant remin-
iscenee-last evenings beautiful party at
Library hall.
As dancers and spectators review the
pleasant incidents of the evening. they
remember with increased admiration, a
picture rarely equalled. A picture of
youth and beauty, IN becoming robes of
soft clinging fabrics; of gallantry and
chivalry dancing attendance; and of this
lovely moving panorama WITHIN d setting
of sumptuous elegance in furnis hing,
and almost tropical profusion of floral
decorations, which charmed the eye and
thrilled the senses.
The scene was one which must be wit
messed to be- appreciated, and it is but
Justice to concede that Library hall,
which has been the scsne of many pretty
parties, has never been the mise scene
of prettier affair than the first dance Of
the Sans Pareil club, the members of
which have certainly earned their name
without equal.
The corridor leading to the steps. the
steps themselves and The upper hall had
been canvassed, a thoughtful protection
for the pretty gowns.
The first landing of the stairway found
a pleasant, coy resting place for tired
dancers, with its luxuriant couch and
cushions and tasteful screen.
Palms stood on every step, and the
second landing was also converted into
an ideal place for u tete-a- te!e. Softly
shaded lamps lighted the stairway.
Incandesent lights shining through
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the gay scene.
At the right of the frat entrance the
AIhambra mandolin club sat behind q
screen draped with wild smilax, and fur
Gnished music between the regular
dances, for which the regular orchestra
on the stage played.
Long boxes of green, thickIy inter
spersed with chrysanthemums and roses
were along the sides of the room, while
the picture frames and stAtuary were
iwreathed with the beautiful sprays of
wild smilax.
In the small room north of the stage.
rich home accessories were luxuriously
and tastefully disposed.
The lights were all softened by colored
globes, and in one corner large bowl of
pink chrysenthemums, each blossom
nearly foot in circumference. was tho
subject of much delighted and admiring
exclamation.
The small room south of the stage. by
which the supper was approached and
where frozen punch was served through
out the evening, was also made beauti-
full with rugs, draperies and flowers,
Jacqueminot roses predominating.
The stage was appropriately divided
by screens into supper and music rooms
and the supper room was beautifully
decorated with roses and chrysanthe-
NUNS.
One of the most original and pleasing
of the floral effects and one worthy of
special mention was the lattice work of
smilax across the front of the stage,
Each intersection of the unique lattice
was dotted by fragrant flower and the
effect was extremely pretty
mir. Walter Burgess and Mr., Will AL
ezander, ably assisted by other members
OF the club were directly responsible for
the marked success of the party.
But most particularly do the gentle
men attribute their ability to carry their
efforts to final completion, to the kind
assistance and excellent taste ofthe seven
young ladies having in charge the detail
of arrangement, for decorating These
were Misses Lou Manspeaker, Ollie
O'Brien, Franc Littlefeld, Mary Lakin.
Maud Ranney, Mary Roberts and Glenna
Cross.
The refreshments were salad, patties.
cheese straws, olives, coffee, iced punch
and confections.
The music was particularly enhancing
and the floor in excellent condition.
1t was pleasing anticipation, brilliant
~ comprised, and to maintain its repu-
tation the Sans Parsik club must needs
give a german or something equally
swell during the season.
AT least it is safe to predict that when
one of their parties ia announced in
future, the world of buds and blossoms
will. turn over its frills and furbelows
searching for the prettiest and best in
honor of the occasion. -.
Those present were Messrs. and Mes
danes A. r. Ringafelt, F. A. Lewis, W.
W. Webb, r. K, Jamison, c. S. Downing,
George Crawford, T. S. Crane, Arthur
Murphy, w. ]. Radcliffe, Fred Van
Nalkenburg and George Stausfield; Mrs
George c. Morgan of Chicago. Mrs
Obsr of Salina, Mrs. J. E Crockett
Misses Lou Manspeaker, Ollie O'Brien
Maud Ranney, Lottie Rannev, Maud
Stacy, Bessie West, Lillian Tefff, Mabel
Quigley. Madge Johnson, Mabel John
son, Nellie McClintock, Gertrude
tIeaeId, Rose Horton, Honriotta
Thompson. Mary Thompson, Mary
Lakin. Nora Norris, Frances Moon.
Mary Moon, Gussie Fuller, MAY Gleason
Of st. Louis, Nell Clough. Edith Isbell
Glenna Cross, Emma White, Dora Fur.
man, Eleanor Thomson, Annita Anthony
Arlie Ewart, Kittie Whitley of Emporia
Myrtle Jetmore, Nellie Raub, Bessie
Gibson Messre. Clifford listed, Will
Alexander, Walter Burgess, Bob Fur.
man, Charles Barnes, c. E. Curry, E. P.
Kspley, VIII Seller, Mart Wikidal, Frank
Thomas. A. T. Ryan, of Washington, D
G, c. W. Flower, j. B. Furry. Fran /
Bennett, Harry Williams, Howard Wood
]. B. Clay, Walter Gust, Claude Stanley
Ed Dennis, Frank Edison, E. P. Ewart
Jack Frey. Viii Johnston, Ben Akers
George Rush of Kansas City. Ed Nc
Bride, Burr Lakin, Ralph Peterson
Charles Holman, George Heyden, Johr
Waters, Howard " ood, Julius Wedding
George Stoker, Rob Ruggles, Edga