The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-03-16
SATURDAY SOCIETY NEWS.
DOings in the Topeka Society World
Worthy of Note.

DOings in the Topeka Society World
Worthy of Note.
The ladies of Unity church gave the
last tea of the season last evening at the
church parlors These teas are given
alphabetically and this one by the r 8
and WIS was said to be the best of the
season. The tables three in number
were decorated in pink and purple hya-
cinths and pink roses. The ladies in
charge were Mrs. Frank Scott, Mrs. ].
H. Wetherell, Mrs. George Woods, Mrs.
S. D. Macdonald, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs.
Waters, Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Willis.
They were assisted by Misses Roberts,
Susie Wilder, Cora Poole. Villa Tom
linson and Mildred Wheeler.
After tea quarteete composed of
Mrs. Frank Foster, Miss Florence Hol-
lister, Mr.. Parkhurst and Mr.. Hender-
son sang several selections. Miss Hol-
lister and Mr.. Henderson sang duet
The most amusing part of the pro-
gramme was the illustrated song the
three young maids, Misses Parkhurst,
Wilder, and Ella Ramsey; the three old
maids, Mrs. Frank Foster, Mrs. Frank
Poole, and Miss Wheeler, Miss Hollister
singing "The Three Maids of Lea" be-
hind the curtain.
Lodge Entertainments.
Topeka Lodge No. II A. o. .. w. con-
ferred the Impressive second degree on
Messrs Jno. A. Ro5en and others last
night, and while so doing we're en-
couraged by a surprise committee"
from Capital Lodge No. 3, who came to
witness the ceremony, bringing with
them cider, doughnuts, and cigars. The
evening will long be remembered as one
of the most enjoyable in the history of
the lodge Humorous speeches and
jolly toasts were INDUCED in by Messrs.
N - n D
W.; Porter, McKeever. Newly, Max
we'll, Bussey, Daneke, Ainsworth. and
others for the visitors, and responded to
in a similarly happy vein by Messrs G.
L Beers, M. W.; Jno. T. Cheney, 2. NJ.
W.; Shumway, Case, McVey, Wiseman,
Lowe. and others for the home lodge.
Pleasant Social.
The social at the residence of Rev. NJ.
F. McKirahan last evening was largely
attended and exceptionally pleasant A
number of medical students were pres
ent, and also several out-of-town young
| men.
Misses Clara Mcdonald, Emma Starke
and Eliza Martin served as the reception
committee, and Misses Sadie Minney,
Minnie Fulton and Gertie Houston as
| sisted Mrs McKirahan in the dining
| room.
A programme was rendered, consisting
of vocal music by Miss Isabel Lamont
and the O. B. club, instrumental music
by Prof Coehan and recitations by Misses
Lizzie Young and Clara Mcdonald.
Refreshments of sandwiches, cake and
coffee were served to the delight of all
present
Ladies' o. b. Club.
On Tuesday evening, March ~, the
Ladies' O. B. club of the United Presby-
terian church, consisting of Misses Min
nile Fulton, Gertie Houston. Sadie Min
ME, Nina Garvin, Isabel Lamont, Minnie
| White and Alice McKitrick made social
Gallon Mrs. J. Fl. Mclaughlin, corner of
Tenth and Polk streets, and made her a
present of beautiful banquet lamp in
token of their appreciation Of her SER
vices as leader of church music. Miss
Gertie Houston made the presentation
speech in behalf of the club. Mrs. Nc
Laughlin was taken completely by sur
prise. She accepted the gift grateful y
and entertained her visitors pleasantly.
Minor Social Mention.
Miss Mamie Veale, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Veale, jr., is
| twelve years old today. This afternoon
her mother is entertaining four little
girls for her to celebrate the occasions
They are Beatrice and Lillian Foster,
Gabe Clark and Mary Daniels