The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-04
N SOCIETY CIRCLES.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
GENERAL NOTES OF SOCIETY.

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A recent number of the chicago Must
cal Times contains fine half tone cut
of Miss Celeste B. Nellis, and has this to
say of the young lady: "Among the
pianists whose merits deserve public
recognition is Miss Celeste B. Nellis
She is one of the few who bellows that
years of hard work and study in addition
to genius are the requirements of one
desiring a mastery of the piano
and an acceptance of the maestro's in
structions from a to aIone-and not
that course of a dozen lessons fits her
as a pianist or entities her to herald to
the world that she is pupil of any great
virtuOsO. She possesses remarkable
and finely developed technique, with an
exQuisitely pathetic, firm and author
itative touch for SO young lady. She
has the real musical intelligence and
plays with u finesse, refinement of feel
ing and expression that is admirable and
enjoyable as well. Young as Miss Nellie
is being but seventeen years of age),
and pupil still, her talents have already
been recognized by numerous diplomas
and medals, which have been awarded
her"
Mrs. o. D. Walker of Keokuk, Iowa,
who. assisted at Mrs. w. II. Simpsons re-
ception last Tuesday, is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Mary Simpson of Law
renee, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Langston visited
Mrs. 0. w. McAllister at Lawrence last
week.
Mrs. W. A Morgan has returned to
her home in Co5tonw God Falls after
spending the time during the session of
the legislature here. Mrs. Morgan will
be in the city often on business connect
ed with the Woman's Republican associ-
alton, of which she is president.
Mrs E. D. Small returned from a visit
to Atchison, Saturday. While there Mrs
Small assisted her niece, Miss PenWell,
popular Atchison girl, in receiving at a
party.
Miss Harriet Rolfe, who visited Miss
Rosamond Horton here and Miss Mabel
Waggener in Atchison, returned to her
home in Beloit last Thursday.
Mrs. A. l. Williams is entertaining her
father, Mr. James F. Ferguson, and Miss
Jessie Ferguson of Denver.
Master Boyd Lambert, one of the
house pages accompanied his mother
home on Saturday and returned to
Topeka yesterday.
Miss Neely's Party.
Miss Lou Nicely daughter of United
States Marshal Dr. S. F. Nicely, gave one
of the most delightful parties of the sea-
son, at Leavenworth, Saturday evening,
which was attended by number of To-
peka people.
1t was given in Odd Fellows hall,
which was beautifully decorated for the
occasion, the entire north end of which
was converted by means of screens, di-
vans, tete tetes, palms, rugs and piano
lamps, into an ideal reception room.
The receiving party consisted of Mrs S.
Finely, gOwned in rich black satin; Miss
Lou Nicely, in yellow silk taffeta, carry
ing yellow roses; Mrs. Arthur Mills of
Topeka, in white silk, carrying Ameri-
can Beauties; Mrs. Humphrey Rose,
daughter of DIR. and Mrs. Nicely,
In pale green taffeta, gar
niture of passementerie, carrying
American Beauties; Miss Name Atchison.
in green and white silk carrying La
France roses; Miss Gertrude Wilson in
black silk crepe. jet trimmings; Miss
Daisy Smith, daughter of Governor
Smith of the Soldiers home, in white silk
and illusion, carried violets. The ladies'
gowns were all decolIete.
The gentlemen of the receiving party
were Judge A. d. Thomas of North Da-
kOta; Mr.. I. ]. Berry, Mr. Arthur Mills,
of Topeka, Mr.. Humphrey Rose, MIR. w.
J. Black of Topeka, Mr. Frank Bennett
and Mr. Carl FOulks of Topeka
Punch and refreshments were served
furnished especially delightful music
for the dancers. Others attending
from Topeka were Misses Theresa
RossiEgton, Eleanor Wilson and Nellie
Clough; Miss Lucia Connolly of Rock
Island, the recent guest of Miss Henri
eta Thompson, now visiting Miss Matte
Jones at the Soldiers home, and Mr.. Lon
Ashton.
A number of New York. Chicago
Kansas City and Lawrence people also
attended, and large number of Topeka
people were invited who did not attend
on account of Lent among them Miss
Kate Adams Miss Myra Williams, Miss
Helen Scott and others.
DIR. and Mrs. Nicely and Miss Neely
were untiring in their efforts to contri-
bute to the enjoyment of their guests
Minor Social Mention.
Miss Eleanor Wilson. is the guest o.
Miss Lou Taylor of Leavenworth.
Miss Nellie Clough returned from
Leavenworth yesterday
Miss Theresa Rossington is visiting
Mrs. lola Ashton at Leavenworth
Miss Nora Mccarthy of Larned, whc
has been Miss Edna Cranes guest, re-
turned home yesterday
Miss Edna Darrah will entertain at hel
home IN LeavenwOrth today with com
plimentary luncheon for Miss There's,
Rossington of Topeka.
Miss Caroline Dubois, who has beer
the guest OF Miss Nellie CIough for sew
eraI weeks, returns to Leavenworth thi,
week.
Mrs, G. c. Baker and daughter Nellie
spent Sunday in Kansas City.
THINGS HEARD AND OVERHEARD
Facts and Fancies Jotted Down in the Dai
" Note book.
woman may pick lint off a man
coat collar and not be engaged to him
but for the most absolute evidenca q
bon caoradie let him straiahten ont he
bouffant sleeves
A large reception is on the tapis dur
ing lent A bright girl saws that after
noon receptions are only matter of so