The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-14

Thursday morning twenty friends of
Mrs. Geo. Matthews congregated at their
home, HOS Monroe street, and enjoyed a
pleasant surprise.
Progressive high five was the prevail.
ing amusement. At the conclusion of the
game, prizes were awarded according to
the scores, after which the company en-
joyed lunch and dancing.
Miss Anna HUM entertained a number
OF friends her home last evening, it be-
ing the occasion of her eighteenth birth
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mowers of Potwin
entertained a number of friends inform
ally at their home, Thursday evening.
Those present were. Messrs. and Mes
danes W. B. Jansen, Harry Overholt. E.
I. Cartilage, r. K. Jamison, Schuyler
Nichols, w. W. Webb. DR.. and Mrs. Fay,
Misses Wytat, Matte Bradshaw, Mrs. ].
]. Falls and Mr. Bauer.
Miss Helen Moon will entertain at a
reception and card parties on the even
ings of December Goth, 2Sth' and Both.
Miss Isabelle Thompson entertained
three tables at progressive high five this
afternoon.
The Professional High five club met
with Mr.. and Mrs B. I. Lewis last even
ing. At the close of the game Mrs.
James King was awarded the first price
for the ladies, beautiful cut glass olive
dish, and DR.. Mum the gentleman's
prize, cut glass carving set rest.
Miss Arlie Ewart has issued invitations
for second card party to be given
Wednesday evening. December 18th.
Miss Olivia O'Brien will entertain the
Benzenitt Whist club Monday night.
Mrs. ]. D. McCune will give series
of thimble parties next week, the frs. to
be given Wednesday the 18th.
Mr.. Frank Brinsmaid of Council Bluffs,
Iowa, is spending few days in the city.
Mrs. E. E. Babcock has returned from
Lawrence, where she was called by the
death of her mother.
Mr.. Ed. Mcbride returned Thursday
from Chicago.
Miss Bennington of DanevilIe, Ky,
and Miss Arnold of Kansas City, who
have been the guests of Mrs. j. ]. Frey,
returned to their homes this week.
Mr.. Sam Richie, formerly of Topeka,
but now of Pueblo, Colo. will spend
Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Sut-
ton.
Mrs. NJ. D. Weidler and Mrs. Geo.
Riley and daughter Irene visited in Bur
lingame and Carbondale this week.
Judge Van Tassel, of Detroit, Mich,
and his mother are visiting Mrs. S.
Stanton.
Miss Matte Jones will act as brides
maid at the wedding of Miss Jean
Streeter, of Junction City, to Lieutenant
Landers, of Fort Riley. Dec. 18th.
Jaccard's engraved visiting cards aud
invitations. Adams Brothers are there
Topeka agents.
Pauline, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Hudson, is quite sick.
Mr.. E. H. Crosby will join his wife
and children in st. Louis at Christmas
Rev. M. D. Thomas, of St Louis, broth
or of Rev. ]. B. Thomas who has lately
resigned his pastorate of the First Bap-
fist church, will preach in this church
next Sunday.
The ladies of the Baptist church will
give a reception at the rooms of Y. n. c.
! A. during holiday week
Bestor G. Brown of Chicago. formerly
of Topeka, is visiting in the city this
week.
Secretary of State Edwards is in Gar
! den City on business.
Mrs. D. H Wetherbee will leave to-
morrow for visit at Bucklin, Mo.
General Superintendent of the Santa
Fe II. I. Nudge returned yesterday from
| Dodge City.