The Wichita daily eagle., 1896-11-15
HELD THEIR FIRST
KNIGHTS OF REST BALL Is QUITE
An ELABORATE AFFAIR.

Large Il1n tS-CarQ 1aDles 1nVltsugly
Set for Those Who do Not Care to Dance
Dainty Costumes of the Ladies Adds
Beautv to the Scene-SeveraI Surprise
Parties Given During the Week-SociaIs
md Other Social Events Given Durin z
the Week.
Last Wednesday evening the Knights
Of Rest gave their opening ball at Gar
fed hall. The boys had been laying
plans for the evening for some time, and
the different committees each attended
10 their part to the exclusion OF the 9TH
ers, and hence The affair was a success.
The hall was prettily decorated. Along
the front of the stage large plants were
hrranged which partially screened the
orchestra from view. Fine lace curtains
adorned the many windows Of the hall,
and large plants were placed everywhere
In most advantageous positions. III one
corner Of the room a large space was
separated from the floor by railing and
behind this rail were placed card tables
for those who desired TO play. Upon the
l1oor about the tables large rugs were
spread while a great profusiUn of dainty
cushions appeared to add 10 the comfort
Of those who sat and played or amused
themselves by the mutual exchange Of
animated conversation. In the opposite
corner sat the large punch bowl and its
accompanying accessories. Large foliage
plants were arranged thickly in this quar-
ter, and ii presented very pretty ap-
pearance with the augmentation Of the
dainty gowns of the ladies. The many
0T t1ai
tanned. the floor was as smooth as any
pne could desire, and when the orchestra
began the cadence the nail presented
pretty appearance with its occupants.
The varigated colors OF the gowns of the
ladies as they f1oated over the floor, was
mingled pleasingly with the black attire
Of the gentlemen. All bright color or all
dark would have been uninteresting but
the mingiing of the two produced an ef-
feet which soda water does-ail soda is
nauseating, all syrup insipid. but taking
them both together it is delicious. The
floor was full of dancers and during the
intermission the room was lined with
members and guests throughout the en-
tire perimiter
Each member wore the insignia of the
order-a purple ribbon with the white in
sigma upon il, and the whole he'd upon
the lapel by white crysanthemum. The
floor committee were: Bruce NJ. Priddy,
chairman; John c. Bryan, Jr.,, Verne
Frazier, Campbell Slayden, Givin Hag-
ney, Charles Porter. Benjamin Kerfoot.
The reception committee were: ]. Ell
Mer Reese, chairman: r. Lee Corbett,
Fred z. Hellar, Jesse n. McCiees, VIII
liam Funk, Amos McClian.
A complete list of the members and
guests present was impossible to obtain,
but the following is partial list, which
Is made as complete as facilities would
permit: Messrs. and Mesdames J. c.
Bryan, Jr., Henry Wallenstein, r. &.
Wallace. Talbert, Guy Reynolds, VIII
McNaughten, George Howe, o. T. Elliott,
Ira Sherwfn. +, L. Martllng Lee Corbett,
Taylor, B. H. Ward, H. o. Mortimer, E.
A. Kinnaird. Sam McNaughten, Mrs
Woodcock; Misses Jessie Lewelling, Le-
ma Cox. Flora Millison, Coral Harris, |
Maud Rix, Elvie Walker, Myrtle Siuss,
sadie Josephs, Birdie Fisk, Daisy Lynch,
Moliie Ross Ada Akin. Olive Clayton,
limo Creditor, Esther Nixon, Stella AL
denifer, Maggie Parker, Cora Coydell. |
Marie Luling, Hattie Tanner. Annie Hays
Eva Hawley, Virgie Little, Maud Cobb |
Myrtle Hinton, Lucy Thomas, Maud
Rentz. Lo Woodman, Blanche ana |
Edith Elliott, Clara Dixon, Nina Reams,
Ef1e Reams, Maude Matthews, Cara |
George, Sadie Damon, Laura Pierce. Lii |
Ian Lewis. Esther Ward, Gertrude Nor |
ris and Miss Houck; Messrs. Bruce |
Priddy.L LIE Roy Kramer. o. E. Shoemak-
er, a II. Smith, Will Lewis, VIII Pierce, |
u. W. Blair, DR.. Hoffman. Julius Luling, |
george Lynch. Howard Moffit. A. ]. Mus |
seiman, Charles Porter, Ed Garst, John
T. Leibrand. Ell c. Shuler, George San |
uelbach, Phi Ahrene, Bert Lockyer. Geo
McNeal. o. ]. Meyer, Harry Moshier, c. |
"A. Tanner. Howard Wheeler, Campbell |
Slayden, Lee j. Webb, Fl. r. Marlin. OF
eureka; Earl Hartle, Fred Hellar. r. |
Glv;n Hagney. j. I. Manier. George
chapman. Ed Drummer, Sam Mountain.
Verne Frazier, Roy Corbett. Gene Cal
noun, Rob Norris, Ralph Wonderiy. Fred i
Osoorne, Charles Lease, Emmet Morris.
Houston TaylCr, w. G. Funk. L. c. Hoa.
iark lmooden, Charles Vance, j. Elmer
heese' Jesse MoClees. Harry Jones, Fred |
george, Verne Dyer, d. p. Campbell. L.
=. Campbell. B. II. Kerfoot. Amos Nc
Claim, W. T. Bryan and Newt. Edwards
MISSIONARY SOCIAL.
A splendid time was had at the socioI
OF the Woman's Home Missionary soci-
ETY. at the First VI. E. church last night
The following program of exercises was
given:
Orchestra
instrumental solo-"Jesus, Lover of
MY Souf .....-. Freeman
Miss Maggie Woody.
iaik .-.-.:....-..... Mrs. J. Sam Brown
instrumental duet-"Joliy Black
smiths ........ j. Paul
Misses Ayre and Kirkwood.
Vocal solo-'Bright Star of Love"
Va; ,;. - -. -. .Rolandi
Miss Jennie McClung (violin OBJ
:. iigato by c. Higginsin.)
Mandolin and Guitar Trio-"La
Grande -. ............ ......Chase
Messrs. kirkwood. Hickman and
Manning.
hecifation Dramatic Selection
Mrs. DR.. Furley.
Arion Male Quartet Selected !
Messrs. Berry, Garter, Pierpont
and Smith.
MUSIC .-....--.. ...... Selected
Orchestra
After the rendition of the program re-
freshments of cake and coffee were sery-
ed. free 10 all.
The church was We'll filed ana the en-
yer 'alnment was a success, everyone
seemed 10 enjoy the occasion. which was
ne OF informal social intercourse.
CORBIN-SERVISS.
last Thursday evening at the resi-
Tnce of the brides parents. Mr.. ana
--rs. James Serviss. Mr. John Corbin and
MISS Edna P. ServiSs, were united in
tae holy bonds Of matrimony by the
Rev. Mr.. Shane. The wedding was a
quiet one, none but the family and i'm
mediate relatives being present. The
bride, Is the daughter OF the
veteran conductor and is young lady
much beloved by those who know he:.
She was educated in the St. Aloysins
school OF this city and is also
\ graduate OF one Of the business col
eGes. Mr.. Corbin is in business on