The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-04-05
FEET WERE KNOWN
MERRY PARTY GIVEN BY MRS.
GREEN TO THE WHIST CLUB.

Tables Were Turned; the Gentlemen
Disguise, But Their Partners Knew
Them Instantly by Their Feet-Choco'
Late Drops Proved to be Corks Covere-
With the Candy-Other Society Events
One Of the merriest social events in
the north part OF the city, during the
week, was the reception rendered by
the ladies Of the Round Table Whist
club Wednesday evening to their hus-
bands at the home Of Mrs. W. F. Green
on North Lawrence. The guests were
received in the front parlor by Mrs.
Green and Misses Lewelling, McAdams
and Guthrie. The parlorS were deco
fated in smilax, palms and potted
plants. In the back parlor from pref
1y bower Of plants, Miss Grace Mead
ans dispensed frappe to the guests.
The dining room presented the crown
ing room presented the browning glory
to the scene; in the center stood a large
round table which was very profusely
decorated with Smilax and roses. At
the plate of each Of the ladies was
placed a rose and a beautiful souvenir
of the occasion bearing a pretty poem
written by Mrs. Ralph Nichols, the
president of the club, which was made
reminiscent to the names of a number
Of the members of the club, and to her
expected departure from our city. 1t
read as follows:
Farewell dear friends of the Round Table
Pray keep my memory Green"
Should many miles divide US,
Or ocean roll between
For though I wander far and wide
AS "Israel's' tribe of yore,
And, perchance my feet should tread
The lofty Stewards shore,
My thoughts will ever fly to thee,
Ger Dale" and mountain crest,
With the silent benediction,
May ye be forever blest.
'Au revoir"
Beside the plate of each gentleman
was a bill Of fare bearing comical car
features referring TO the event After
all the guests were seated, an address
of welcome was delivered by the pres
ident. AS ii was the first Of April the
event would not be complete without a
general joke for the company. Dainty
chocolate creams We're served which
proved to be cork. covered with choco-
late
After dinner while the gentlemen
were busy with the sea fish, or a-gars,
the ladies disappeared and when they
were again seen they came marching
down stairs, clothed in sheets and pill
low cases and wearing white Mosques.
The gentlemen were requested TO choose
their wives. Strange as 1T may seem
not on of them were successful. Not
10 be outdone the gentlemen all disap-
peared for a short time and came back
sn the same attire. Each lady found
her husband by simply looking a his
h., off4 1,n, 4 s
the evening was devoted to whist.
: TURLEY AND NEWLY.
Messrs. and Mesdames Denny, DR..
Cave, Donnell. Ralph Nfillison, Mana
Zee, Miss Lulu Shepard, Miss Estella
Aldendeifer and Mr.. Orwell Meyer made
up merry crowd that went in carriages
Thursday evening to the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. G. Turley who reside FIVE miles
southeast OF the city. The occasion was
the marriage of Miss lola Turley to Mr.
Edgar Newly, both Of whom are well
known in this city. Miss Turley being a
highly accomplished and attractive
young lady who is blessed with many
friends and Mr.. Newby, a rising young
minister who commands the respect of
all who know him. At O'Clock the
bridal train, TO the music Of Men
delssohn's wedding march executed by
Miss Lulu Shepherd, appeared in the
palor before Rev. Newly of Denver,
Col, brother OF the groom, who IN a
very impressive manner pronounced
the words that bound the happy bride
and groom in the hylneneal bonds Of
sacred matrimony. The bride was at
tired in gown of white null with rib
bon trimmings and carried a bouquet of
brides roses. Mr.. Orvel Meyer acted IN
a rOl Of hAS ~ al
Aldendeifer assumed the duties Of maid
of honor. After the hearty congratula-
lions Of many friends and relatives, the
newly made husband and wife headed
hhe grand march 30 the banquet room,
where the board was well leden with
the luscious articles that go to complete
a wedding supper, and enjoyment pre-
vailed until a late hour Besides the
friends that were present from this city,
there was a large number of friends
from adjoining towns, who bestowed
upon the happy couple many pretty and
valuable presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Newly
will remain for the present at the brides
parents.
PRESIDENT REMEMBERED.
The ladies Of the Round Table were
entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs.
Murray Meyers. when Mrs. r. Nichols.
president OF the club, who is soon 20
depart from our city, was presented
with beautiful gold enameled spoon.
a gift of the club. The presentation
was made by Mrs. c. c. Furley. in the
following lines:
Dear Mrs. Nichols--In behalf Of thu
ladies Of the Round Table l present
you with this spoon. a little token of
their love and esteem. May your fu-
ture be as bright, your happiness as
free from alloy, and your domestic felic-
aty commensurate with the lOye--like
condition which II typifies In reflect
Ing the various aspects Of your environ
mentS may You always magnify the
good and diminish the evil by viewing
objects from the broader side Of hu-
manity. Your sterling worth will win
Tor you friends in your new home as il
has in all former ones, and ike this
spoon, your attractions viii never tarn-
ish II you assiduously apply the polish
OF useful service and never allow vour-
self TO be laid aside merely for orna-
ment. And at last when the golden
crown OF immortality has descended on
your brow, We, your companions of the
Round Table, feel sure that Won Ike
this spoon, can be weighed in the bal
snce and not found wanting
HYPATIA'S MEDLEY
Tomorrow afternoon at the home Of
AIRY and musical medley. under the d.