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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-31

Arthur Copper, Of the Topeka Kan
Mail. has bought the sunhower, Mrs
Lucille b. Bakers Topeka Sunday
magazine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-31
CHILDREN MADE HAPPY
suNDAY SCHOOL EXERCISES ALL
SUCCESSFUL.
arrs Audiences Listen to Interesting
Programs Prepared by the Teachers
and Pupils Many Home Reunions

The churches and Sunday schools
,n;oyed Christmas. Never have abb
ene's religious organizations bad a
more delightful recognition OF Santa
Claus day The churches we're flllea
Iand the little folks were all remem'
bered with pretty things that brought
holiday time to their minds most WV
idly.
In scores Of homes Of the city we're
family reunions at which were present
those who dwell far away. Dozens OF
Christmas trees bore fruit in gaily
lighted parlors and made Joyous
! hours for the little ones.
The Lutheran Sunday school gave
cantata reception to Santa Claus"
In outline Of which the REFLECTOR
published 1t was carried out in iuil
| and the large audience much enjoyed
! II. Four little girls who made their
debut in a quartette, because 1t Is
Christmas, each received pretty
bouquet from Supt-elect HumOargar'
supt. Wagner and DR.. Haithc0x re-
ceived presents from the church and
Sunday school.
The Reformed church exercises
were carried out in full and were we'll
natronized. The offering at the door
was $ll.75.
The Christian church had a novelty
in the introduction Of Grandma Santa
Claus who received as much applause
as the old saint himself,
St. Johns church was magnificently
decorated yesterday for the Christmas
services. Rev. Clark o6iciated and
preached sermons appropriate to the
dav. The music was particularly
noticeable. The following was the
program; .,,,
PROFESSIONAL hymn -"Adeste Fideles =
, .;..,,,. ,,on;ro 'sudds
a5sS, 49, nso,nos 10 Ak ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
#2s,or,a patri ...................B Barnett
n Daum-festiyal. ................"....Wa Ward
Tpb,late Deo. Bruche
Introit Anthem-"The Prince OF Peace .
....................... 'Hanscom
urmn',uarL the Herald Angels Sing
.... .... Mendelssohr
nwartorv arthem--"On This Night" $50.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" ,schneckel
Nunc Dmittis. ................ Iurl'
Recessional hymn-"Shout the Glad llu.
ings'"...'..,....'.'''.''.''',,..'' ',s'
Rev. Mr.. Cl0rK wears ulanloiu oo
Mvs+;o Shrine min as Christmas
remembrance.
The United brethren 'n'''I A''
services Christmas morning aa0 w.
usual evening exercises ~. 'a' s0u0.'
The Cath0llc cnurcn naa ,p."
Onfls'niaS '0i',e'' ,'.s,,s .mo,.+;nr
program Rev. T. onlelaS on'''"'
,,.4, pd ssnsl NUN MASS
Kyrle, Gloria and oredo from Leonards
Mass in 3 Flat ..sslecte
o sauasaa .
Beuedlctus and Agnes Del from Leonard
Adesta rIdel's Sow MASS sAn.
,,.ss NAM
Kyrie, Gloria and oredo from Albert H.
Rosewig's Mass In G.
offertory'
Benedictus ................ select'
Agnes onn.oh Nod one
Ahc HVanso'''"i 49,.
the pleasantest times in its hlstoi
With +roos and fine program. Re
r:..l;,o ,,oro p
Vennum and Supt. Eisellhe weie !
or,h oroa with generous and deser
Gu gllts'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-31

A st. Joseph (Mo) telegram says the
Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific shops
at Horton, Kan, will be moved to St
Joseph January !.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-31
Business Tips.

The Abilene merchants have done a
large holiday business. 1t was much
larger than was anticipated and indi-
Gates that the people of the county
are by no means suffering. All the
little folks will he happy.
Estes 4 Favor shipped a trio Of
game fowls this morning to Newman,
Ills. Abilene is becoming headquar-
tiers for fine fowls. 1t raises the very
best.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-31

IR.M, White Cashier Of the aboye-named
hank. do solemny swear that the above
statement Is true to the best OF my knowl-
odga and belief. X. NJ. WHITE,
eueo NV Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Ath
day Of December, 1896.
'"' STELLA DuCKwORTH,
tsv,t1 Notary Public.
Nv commission expires Aug. 81, 1900
Correct, attest,
W II. IRON
A. l. HoIhISGER, Directors
o. l.. THlsLER,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-31

Nj. D. Good has made new inven-
ton tt at every man who has to help
bake pancakes will grapple to his
heart as boon and treasure. 1t is a
pancake turner by which a pressure
Of the fingers daintily reverses the
fapjack and puts it where it ought to
be instead Of depositing it in soggy
wad on the stove lid as a man usually
does with a knife. 1t is equally val
liable for woman and will be one o.
the handiest kitchen utensils imagin
able. Milt has applied for paten'
and stock company will begin III
manufacture. 1t ought 10 be none.
maker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-12-31

A unique Christmas and New Years
greeting is that Of McDonald's store
1t is a daintily printed card with the
the following emblematic exposition
Of the coming year:
The morning times., 1896-03-24
CONVENTION MUSIC.
Auxiliary Committee Meets and Re
ports Rapid Progress.


If the work accomplished last evening
at the meeting OF the auxiliary music
committee for the Christian Endeayor
convention is fair sample OF what is
to be expected from the large chorus of
1000 voices being formed, the music viii
certainly be most prominent and effective
feature of the convention. The meeting
was called TO order py Chairman c. s.
Clark, and was opened With prayer.
The chairman caHed attention in the
start to the fact that not all of the members
of the committee were present, and urged
upon those present the necessity of attend
ing the meetings OF the committee, which
at the present TIME is the most important
thing as regards preparing for the conyen-
tion music.
Mr. Clark reported that several OF the
large chors, and quite number OF tue
smaller ones had already reported organI-
zation and regular rehearsals. Get your
choir started to singing was the advice of
the chairman, when asked what constituted
orga ntZation.
Among the choirs reported fairly under
way, some of them holding regular re-
hearsals. are those In the Mount Vernon
Place NJ. E., First Congregational, Metro
politan, Presbyterian, Western Presby-
terian. Vermont Avenue, Assembly's Pres
byterian, Gurley Memorial Presbyterian,
Gunton Temple Presbyterian and West
Street Presbyterian Churches. The mem
bership of the above4ramed choirs range
from 90 to $50
The Convention music for the use of the
choir has been carefully selected from
Christian Endeavor and other hymns, and
is being printed in pamphlet OF ffty-six
pages. These pamphlets will be for the
sole use of the chorus 1t is expected that
within two weeks the various choirS will
be rehearSing with these hymns.
The morning times., 1896-03-24
FLUTTERING FANS.

THE pretty paper fan, beloved by the
summer girl for its cheapness and
beauty, is only now making its appear
dnce on the spring market. Aud behold
Conservative Japan has yielded to the die
tate eorFrenchfashiOns, andduriDg cheated
term OF SO we Will catch our bFeeZes with
tiny trifles OF Empire design.
Finest silk, gauze and paper have been
employed III their construction, aud the
workmanship of the deIicately carved sticks
has been done by skilled fingers. The sieu-
der splints are most OF tlenI less than half
an inch in width, with the mounted ma
terial no wider when folded. They average
from six TO about nine inches In length.
The paper covering OF some specimens is
graduated from three inches on one side TO
six ON the opposite. That OF others is only
about four inches deep across. These are
not apt to prove useful in asitating the air
but they are undoubtedly pretty. Those
made OF two slips OF paper revealing the
sticks between are OF great variety.
/ came across a little gem. It's finely
carved frame was mounted with narrow
strip Of thin white silk. hand-painted with
lilies of the valley. The artist had ex
tended his work 10 the sticks. where green
leaves and the same dainty flower added
the finishing touch to the perfect prOduc-
ton.
Some of the antique fans had sticks OF
exquisitely carved ivory. while others were
of mother OF pearl. decorated with gold.
The ends OF the piyots OF a few were finished
with jewels. They were all mounted with
parchment. handsomely painted with pretty
rural scenes and groups of figures in the
style of Watteau.
The morning times., 1896-03-24
PRETTY NEN COIFFURE.

A LONG with the revival OF other pic
"A turesque st yIes comes the Marie An
tolnette coiffure. 1t is the con-
SpcuOusly fayorite mode OF hair dressing
OF the day, and is a graceful and becom-
ing disposal OF ones tresses- Two pre-
viously prevailing styles are combined in
producing this charming new style. The
front hair IS worn Il Ia pCmPadOur over
roll extending from ear TO ear. and the
back hair is fashioned into hree generous
puffS. Below the pufrS hang a trio OF
graceful ringlets several inches long, fall
ing on the neck.
The front hair is waved over the rOn and
most frequently does not permit a stray
Jendril to escape. 1t is, however. pcrniS-
sible TO wear tiny curl about the temple
on either side. This depression is entir. "
a matter Of taste The pOmpadOur has as
serted itself at intervals, and was adopted
as the proper mode or hair dressing by
few, but now ii is the only universal and
approved method
The series of puffs formed at ne back OF
the head MAJ vary in size and number. aC-
cOrding TO I lie quantity OF hair The chief
chara cteristics OF the new COiffuFe. how
ever, are the cOrkscrey curls which. dangle
at the back OF the neck and are like those
In which our Erandmothers took such in
finite pride. T he oIdtime curling stick
is brought into requisitiCn in making them,
and the effect could in no other way be
produced.
A new side-Comb has been designed
especially to wear with the pompadour.
and is pa rtiCulariy effective when tne
Marie AntiOnette style is employed. TIE
comb is then introduced between the puffS
and pompadour.
The morning times., 1896-03-24
NO LONGER A
FRIEND OF CUBA
Why a Charming Hostess Has Had
a Change of Heart.
Russian Tea the Next Event Looked
Forward to by Society-Notes
and Personals.

The Cuba Libre fad. like pride, has gone
before a fall"
Sympathy solicitude and innocent mer-
rinent" have commingled amusingIyin the
condolences of certain society folk with
"a most charming woman Of the smart set
who has lately met with an accident.
This attractive and gracious hostess,
whose luxurious home is the rendezvous for
all interesting people, who is ever first to
entertain men aud women OF genius and wit
who visit the Capital, has lately exhibited
deep interest in Cuba Libre.' Natur-
ally enough lovers of 1.-The cause have been
pleased 1T her preference, while those
whose hopes are for The ultimate triumph
OF Sunny Spain have resented ii.
Now. the latest acquisition of the LADY In
question is pair of Cuban pups as pets.
Deponent saith not if they Were u tribute
from admiring insurgents, and there is
little foundation for the rumor that the
uCkyanmals ans wer to the names ofGomcz
and MaCeo.
Holding the dear creatures IN her en-
brace. their fair posSesSor few evenings
ago descended the stairs OF her home.
Midway lie fight, her attention was at
tracted by the struggles OF Gomez to
make descent uBaidcd, she grew agitated
missed her footing, ard fell to the hall
below, slightly. but painfully. spraining
her ankle. Gomez and haceo We're thrown
wildly east and west, but promptly picked
themselves UP and proceeded 10 avenge
the indignit by free fight between them
selves. The first person to the rescue, after
The morning times., 1896-03-24
SOME LENTEN FLOWERS.

a S a covering for flower pots the
~ crinkled tissue paper in reds. blues
and creams still holds lis own. For
yorite blossom. This flower is more ruddy '
in color than eyer-the red tones with
the white tints more strongly marked,
the blossoms larger.
At ladies' luncheon given some two or
three days ago, in gOCC-SiZed TOt. well
trimmed with the tissue paper at aCh cover
was full-biown plant OF azalca. which
was sent next day to its destination. with
the compliments OF the hostess.
Daffodils in cut glass bouquet holders
will be the spring luncheon decoration. the
ribbons Of Persian and shadow effects being
used as finishing touch for Sumptuous
bouquet in these flowers.
Orchids are regarded as a Lenten flower
Every tone in purple is used for informal
and formal entertainments. There are lunch
cons in Lent aud dinners in Lent but TO
those who seek new table decorations. the
violet basket is the novel idea for the center
This is long and narrow. with a broad
handle. 1t is filled with maideE.Iair fern;
over the surface is spread small lunches
OF fyiOletS. The handle is well trimmed with
India purple silk, the exact shade OF the
blossoms and at each end are satin ribbon
bows. which make il more elaborate. y
single orchid only is placed at each cover.
For Lenten luncheon, over a white cloth
double viOletS are laid at equal distances.
If we'll distributed they are effective with a
sprinkling i'll maider lair fern.
The morning times., 1896-03-24
NEW COTILLON FAVORS.

T0R mi-Careme leap year cOtillon, of
course all the ballroom traditions are
reversed in favor of the feminine ele-
ment. and industrious figures during the
past ten days have been busiIy fashioning
suitable favors The prettiest of these are
made almost wholly OF creped paper, be
cause it is at once the cheapest and most
effective medium
For dance to be given at this tine the
men will be favored in one figure with sun
bonnets. after the good old farmers wives
fashion, but all contrived of charming pink
and white, or lavender and white, checked
tissue paper. In the same figure the women
will receive top hats. high and black. and
bordered vita ribbons, each one provided
with hat pin and both sorts of headgear
must be scrupulOusiy worn during the fig
ure and waltz.
Next OH the program for this same dance
toy swords are provided, bound with red
ribbons and showing huge knots OF paper
poppieS at the hits The women fall heir
TO these, while the men are to be favored
with dainty tissue paper aprons, frilled and
showing pockets, strings ana bows. For the
third round huge scarlet, black or yellow
Cone-shaped hats, such ms the witches wore.
and ornamented with the symbols OF a
witch's trade, are ready for the masculine
element while the momentarily dominant
females will pop on their heads huge law
yers' wigs made OF profusely curled white
paper.
Again the women are going to get bows
and arrows. wreathed with pink roses and
strung with gold and silver cords, while to
the men must fall hearth brooms, their
sticks gided and tied about with busters of
gay silk, that i'll reality are the prettiest of
handkerchefs. One comical exchange is TO
be made when the women favor the men
with painted paper needle books and wee
pincushiOns. receivingin return tiny brocade
silk gs filled with collar buttons
The morning times., 1896-03-24
2 IS PLANNED TO INTEREST TE9I
WANT A BACHELOR PASTOR
Gorsuoh Church Rejected Rev. DR..
Shannon's Appointment.
Saiury IL Small and He Had IL Family
so the Bishop Relented and
Gave Them Another.

Among the notices of Methodist Episco-
pal ministers taking charge of new con-
gregatons in The Sunday Times. was one
10 The effect that the new pastor of Gorsuch
Church had not yet arrived in the city.
That was all very true, but it now
transpires that the pastor appointed by
conference for the church, Rev Mr.. Shannon,
will not arrive, so far as any official
connection with the church is concerned
For the congregation, through the official
board, objected to Mr. Shannon. Their
objection was not sustained by Bishop War
rem at the conference, but 1t has been
sustained since.
The reason given for the objection is that
Gorsuch did not want a married man. The
congregation is small and pays but $500
year, and the continued spectacle Of the
pinch of poverty to the pastor was dis
agreeable to the members; SO they say that
$500 would keep single man nice and
snug and their philanthropic impulses would
not so constantly be appealed to, as has
been the case when that $500 mad 10
clothe and feed the numerous attachments
which cling to married expounder of the
word.
Be that as 1t may, Mr.. Shannon or
Cumberland was appointed at the confer
ence as pastor of. GorSuch Church. He
wanted to come TO Washington. He has
Il family and knew the slerder limitations
of the stipend but that did not deter him
from energetic prosecution of his applica-
tion for the church. Presiding Elder
Wilson was armed with a protest against
such appointment, but ii went through, not
withst anding.
The Gorsuch people did not quietly SUBJ
NIT to the disregard OF its pronuDcia-
mento. IT Is a courageous congregation, as
Well as mbued with the enviable posses
sion OF resources 1t still objected.
Presiding Elder Wilson found more bus-
ness on his hands than he expected. He
had TO go into Official session With Bishop
Warren, conference in vacation
The case was plainly stated. Gorsuch
won the day.
Rev. W. II. Richardson, young. hard
some, and without embarrassing attach
ments calling for a divide of he slender
annuity, was taken from Great Falls cir
cult. Baltimore county, and given Cor
such as a charge. Rev. MIR. Shannon Will
go some place else, some one viii take
Mr.. Richardson's place, some one the place
Richardson's successor leaves, and so on
The matter viii i'll that way occasion
several changes OF minor pastorates.
Mfr. Richardson is the only one OF these
who has so far received his official APP
pointment, and he takes charge next Sun
day.
T he other appointments will all be
straightene out by the end OF the week,
and things Will move on smoothly then.
The morning times., 1896-03-24
COLOR IN FURNISHING.

III ANDSOME old tapest rieS are, of course
Il Il the richest furniture coverings that
one can have. Numbers of pieces that
were made in times gone by for he Chateaux
OF the French aTistocracy have in recent
years found their way across the ocean and
are now being sat upon daily by wealthy
New Workers. These are, of course. far
beyond the means of the average person:
hut very effective limitations are now be-
ing made in cotton, which have decided
advantages over he tnaChine-made wooden
materials of that sort, being softer in
tone. proof against moths, and considerably
cheaper.
One OF the prettest houses at Tuxedo
Park has rawing-FoOm in which the
walls and furniture coverings are of Grim
son satin broCade, he wood work ard
frames of the chairs and sofas being of
white This combination of color is worth
remembering. even If one cannot afford
The satin brocade.
Blue is pretty color for bedroom, but
Il bad one 10 make I Ire prevailing tone in
sitting-room or paFlor. as is necessitates
tue exclusion of so many other shades.
Terra Gotta is "a good color for walls in
room or hall where there is plenty of
light. For a room that does not get the
The morning times., 1896-03-24
LOCATING THE Big TENTS
Committee Of 1876 Discusses That
and Kindred Subjects.
Generous Contributions to the Fund
Reported by the Finance
Committee.

A meeting of The Christian Endeayor
committee of 90 was held last evening at
1425 New York avenue.
a tender OF the use OF the Fifth Con-
gregational Church, for convention pur-
poses was read.
A discussion of plans for the location and
taken up and considerable time spent in
talking over the plans for general location
of meeting tents, public comfort, and field
hospital arrangements.
John NJ Foster was appointed secretary
OF the registra tiou committee.
The finance committee reported more
than $500 OF subscriptions in addition 10
those already published. The report was
as follows:
Heretofore reported, S3,236. 90; Great
$50; Mrs Sara A. Spencer, $25; Noble ID
Larner $25 Myron NJ. Parker, $50; George
f. Muth & Co., 500: Edmonston & Co.,
SIS: H. S. Knight, $15; Ellis Spear, S15;
Robert Cohen. SO; Adams Express Com
pany, $40; w. J. Sibiey, SO; Webster
Edgerly, $40; Great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Company, SO; Loeb s. Hirsh, $40;
b. +. Leighton, SO; W. Riley Decide, $40;
w Rediu Wood ward, SO; A. NJ. McLach'
Ian, $40; Charles +. Miller Bro, $40; E.
n. Marble & Sons, SO; Benjamin F. Davis,
SO; s. Thomas Brown, $40; W. II. Low
dermilk & Co., So; Mrs. j. c. Nourse, So;
Howson Il Howson, So; j. Sprigg Poole,
S5: w. G. Duck..t, So; W. f. Aughin-
haugh, So; Ashley III. Gould, So: Thomas
p. Wood ward. So; James f. Padgett, SIS;
Lemuel Fugitt. So; Lynch & Terrell. So;
George w. Drew, So; C. S Montague, So:
A. h. Carpenter. So; Walter Donaldson,
SIS: ID. s. CARL. So; E. E. Cissel, So;
James Hays So; Thomas II. Hall, So,
Mason Fen wick 4 Lawrence, SO; 7 .B Hay
den. $5;C. +. Bresnahan. S5;J. c Buchanan,
So; Zeyely & Finley, So; ID. W. Gregory, So;
Charles j Hedrick, So; F. L. Middleton, So
So; John L. Weaver, So; W. H Wright,
49, c. H. Barschkies. So; Richard Sylvester,
So; William d. Brace, So; John Lawrence,
So; j. A Griesbauer, So; Edwards &
Johnson So; Kneesi 6 Sons. So; J
Richard Riggles Bro, 50; Harry
Y. Davis, 81; DIR. Sterling Ruffin,
ST; j. Miller Kenyon, 81; A. r. Yost,
81; F. Germuiller, 81; E. A. Knorr, 81;
Glascock & Company. 81; DR.. John n.
Bovee. 50: Charles f. Toomb, 50; z. H.
Johnson. So; II. A. Willard, $25; George
G. Maynard, So; II. c. Birge, SO; McKen.
Zie Brothers. So. Total, Sc, ,S70.50.
Mr. Walter N. Weston was appointed
vice chairman OF the ushers' committee,
and Mr.. j B. LaCkey was appointed secre-
tary OF that committee.
Mr.. Bagby reported that at the reception
and rally OF the reception committee at
First Presbyterian Church. Friday even.
ing OF this week. Mr.. W. H. H. Smith
would speak on behalf of the committee
OF SO. and Miss Anna j. Bell on behalf
OF the reception committee.
The morning times., 1896-03-24
FASHIONABLE BONBONS.

DRALINES &Tc very popular. A praline
is little sugar cake thickly strewn
with peanuts, and is an old Southern
sweetmeat. Next after pralines, gcnesees
are the most popular bonboDS. They are
soft squares OF pure chocolate. The proper
sweets with which To fiIl one of the new
bonbonniercs are crystalliZed fruits. The
best OF them are the Sarahs, named after the
great actress They are glazed marrons
squeezed into big sugared plums half full
OF chocolate cream Next best after these
arc the dragees, STEPPED in brandy.
Then there are crystaliZed lines filled
with tiny French cuTraHts, gooscberries
white che rries and hits OF pineapple, packed
in with observation-disclosures, ma ra schno etc.
and bearing the name OF that ugly. amusing
Yyette GuiIbert,
The morning times., 1896-03-24
Washingtonians In New York.
fSnecial t6 The Times

New York, March 23.-Miss Florence
Bayard was among the passengers who
sailed ON the steamship Havel for Bremen.
II. Cohen. Hoffman; r. ID. jackson aud wife,
Savoy; T. S. Page, Grand; Mrs M. W Wiley,
st. Denis; B. wilkins and wife. Holland;
s. Austen and wife, C. A. Percival and
wife ST. James; w. L. Boswell, c. j Tai
bot. Broadway Central; F. d. Chambers,
M. D. Helm, H. W Wells and wife, Grand;
H c. Hennewig, Marlborough: G. Ken
nard, Westminster; w. P. King, Albert;
w. j. Keriom, Grand Union; c. T. Moore,
Holland; R. E. Merris,sJ. Hoser, Imperial;
NJ o. Murphy, HollandI A Pfeiffer, Union
Square; F. L. Pollock Mrs. wilkins, Ash
land; F. White, Astqrs E. s. Smith, Ven
dome.