The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-05-24

dreds of Cape jessamine. brought by Mr..
Robert Gordon from Galveston, were
profuse throughout the house, but the
principal point of interest was the small
room off tho parlor where the bridal par
ty stood This semi circle room was
hung from ceiling to floor with dainty
lace curtains draped in smilax, and the
floor was completely covered with white
fur rugs.
A banking of palms reaching almost to
the ceiling formed a beautiful back
ground for the bride and groom. Long
strands of asparagus ferns, fastened to
the center of the ceiling and dropping,
were again caught to the mouldings of
the wall, formed pretty canopy over the
heads of the bridal party.
Numerous and elegant presents were
received. After the reception DR.. and
Mrs. Dykes left for Kansas City. They
will probably take trip north before
going to their home in Smith Center,
Kan.
Those attending the wedding from out
of town were Messrs. and Mesdames w.
L. Thomas, Kansas City; R. S. Hall, Law
renee; A Byrel, Kansas City; Misses
Lorena Spaulding, Clara Balm, Ethel
Byrel of Kansas City. Sadie Steele and
Maud Evans of Valley Falls. Lillian
Harris of Emporia. Messrs. r. S. Gordon,
Galveston, Texas; c. w. Reynolds. Chi
cago; W. H. Gates, Mankato, Kas.; Y. j.
Cav and T. H. Balm, Kansas City.
Mrs. Mulvane Entertains.
While the bankers of the State Bank
ers association were being sumptuously
banquetted by the members of the To-
peka Clearing association last evening,
the wives of the visiting bankers were
rendered a reception by the wives
of the Topeka bankers at the home
of Mrs. j. r. Mulvane The house was
profusely decorated in the choicest of
roses, the parlors and dining room being
m ass of pink roses such as the Queen
of Queens and the early Morn" The
contrasting colors of the dark red rose
and the lemon lily in great quantities in
| the library presented a most brilliant
effect
Between the hours of six and eight tea
was served. The ladies who rendered the
reception were Mesdames. J. r. Mulvane,
c.. B. Alfred, P. l. Bonebrake, A. s John
son, Edwin Knowles, W. Sims, P. G.
Noel, c. K. Holiday, c. j. Kellam, Viii
liam McFerran, Albert Knowles and J.
w. Thurston.
General Social Notes.
The date of the next meeting of the
'Stedman club" at the Copeland has been
changed to Tuesday evening, May 26,
owing to the "Amphion club concert
Monday night.
Mr.. c. Ii. Hile and Miss Mamie Pat
tillo were married Monday evening at
the home of Rev. G. S. Dear born, at $50
o'clock. 1t was quite a surprise to the
Highland Park people.
Mrs. E. J. Thomas of Illinois, is visit
ing her son, Rev. J. B. Thomas and her
daughter Miss Thomas.
Miss Gertrude Biddle has returned
from Kilmer, Kansas, accompanied by
her friend, Miss Abbie Shatfer, who
came to the city to attend the party
given by Miss Gertrude Knight of Oak
land Thursday evening.
The Camera club met Tuesday even
ing with Mr. and Mrs. w. E. Swift. The
programme for the evening was the IL
lustratiOn of the seven ages of man."
and there vera exhibited some very ex-
cellent and also amusing illustrations
The next meeting will be with Mr..
Robert Thompson on the evening of
June 4th, when each member will be
expected to make an exhibit of lantern
| slides.
MIR. Henry D. Speer, who has been
receiving clerk for the Topeka City R.
! r. Co.. left for Chicago yesterday, where
he has accepted a position.
Mrs o. J. Gauger of Car bondale, spent
Yesterday in the city.
Mrs. c. NJ. Sheldon of BurIingame,
was IN the Guy yesterday.
Mr. Frank Heath of Mexico spent a
few hours in the city yesterday.
Miss Louie Smith returned this week
from a visit in Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Willard returned
Tuesday from GIenwood Springs, Colo.
Mrs. Willard is much improved in
health
Mrs. W. ]. Black went to Leaven :
worth yesterday for a few days.
MIR. l. H. Pounds left yesterday for
Chicago
Mrs. Dunning and niece, Miss Grace
Weaver. left yesterday for Iowa
Mrs. C. L. LindelI and son, A. V. Lin
dell, have gone to Denver on visit.
Mrs s. P. Smith has gone to Chicago
10 visit relatives.
Miss Gertie Knight gave birthdas
party to few of her friends at her home
n Oakland last evening. The evening
was enjoyably spent in different games
dancing and music, after which ice
cream and cake was served to Misse.
Grace aud Jessie Holler. Lizzie Gavitt
Edna Prescott, Emma Whitson, Myrtle
md Gertie Biddle, Leona Jones, Ornie
Karr, Anna and Jennie Hudson, Pear
iyers and Abbie Shaeffer of hilmer
Kas., and Messrs Leon Ramsey, Elmer
,iitcheH, Walter Shipman, Ike 81. chen
| Harry Oliver. Day Karr, W. fifth and
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