The Topeka state journal., 1897-06-11

districts We're assigned to the eight Ia
dies who will take up the work Monday
as follows:
Mrs. H. L. Robinson, Parkdale.
Mrs. L. S. Woolverton, Tenth street to
Thirteenth street, Van Buren, street to
Topeka avenue.
Mrs. Carrie Hanley. Tenth street to
Thirteenth street. Taylor street to West
ern avenue.
Mrs. L. D. Reel, Tenth street to Sixth
street, Van Buren street to Topeka ave-
nue..
Mrs. S, L. seabrook. Kansas avenue to
Monroe street, Tenth street to Fifth
street.
Mrs. C. F. Cavert, Tenth street to Sixth
street, Topeka avenue to Polk street.
Mrs. NJ. c. Carter, Tenth street to Thir-
teentN street, Jackson street to Quincy
street.
Mrs. c. E. Purviance. Tenth street to
Thirteenth street, Fillmore street to Bu-
chanan street.
The questions of entertainment and
street decoration were taken up and dis
cussed by the ladies present at the meet
ing yesterday afternoon and the discus
sion resulted in two committees being ap-
pointed, one to arrange entertainments
during the summer for the purpose OF
raising money for the Floral parade fund.
and the other to determine at what cost
arches could be built across Kansas ave-
nue. at different locations.
On the former committee Mrs. L. S.
Woolverton. Mrs. H. L. Robinson and
Mrs. J. P. Lowe were appointed, and on
the latter, Mrs. c. F. Cavert, Mrs. w. H.
Wilson and Mrs. B. B. Yates.
Last year an effort was made to place
arches across Kansas avenue" said Mrs.
Sutton in discussing the question of street
decoration, but it was found that the
expense would be greater than could be
afforded. Between 5000 and $500 was ask
ed for the construction of each arch
across Kansas avenue, and of course the
committee couldn't afford to have arches
built at that price. If there can be some
way found this year of building the
arches at a reasonable cost, for one am
heartily in favor of having them built, be-
cause 1 think they would add greatly to
the appearance of the avenue"
Mrs. c. F. Cavert-I certainly think
arches can be built at cost less than
$500 or $500.
Mrs. w. H. Wilson-Even if they did
cost that much I think the money would
be well spent. provided the committee
had it to spend.
Mrs. Yates-Why not build the arches
from one building to another across the
avenue, and not build them from the
ground up. 1t would be cheaper, and I'm
sure that none of the business men would
object to having them built
Mrs. Sutton-If We can have arches
built at a reasonable cost we certainly
want them built. I think it would be
well to look the matter up. and will ap-
point Mrs. Cavert, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs.
Yates as a committee to determine at
what cost arches can be constructed
across Kansas avenue. I hope that the
committee viii find that they can be built
at a reasonable cost, and should like to
have report at the meeting next Thurs
day afternoon.
why wouldn't a cake walk be a good
thing to give for raising money! sug-
gested Mrs. Woolverton, after the arch
question had been disposed of.
Fine idea" remarked Mrs. Howe.
'Why not give another lawn social?"
said Mrs. Robinson.
Mrs. Sutton-There was some talk of
giving a lawn social in Holiday park. but
Tn not sure that the people in that
neighborhood would consent to having one
there
Mrs. Cavert-No, I'm quite sure the peo-
pie in the nefghborhood wouldn't consent.
Mrs. Robinson-Pm willing that my
lawn east of the cemetery be used for
any kind of entertainment you think
would take well there. We might give a
lawn social there, and the people in the
eastern part of the city would probably
attend.
Mrs. Sutton-I understand there is to
be a series of subscription dancing par
ties arranged to be given at the Woolen
Mill building in Oakland. Something
could probably be raised in this way.
Mrs. SeabrOok-A lawn social on a pri-
vate lawn will never take as we'll as a
social held in a public place. If we give
a lawn social I think we should give it in
some public place, where we will catch
the crowd.
Mrs. Howe-We might arrange with
MarshaTs band to give a lawn social at
Garfield park on an evening that the band
gives a concert
Mrs. Yates-If we could give a social at
some place where the majority of the
people would not necessarily have to pay
street car fare, I think it would be bet
ter. There are many people who would
attend if they didn't have to pay car fare,
who otherwise would stay away
Mrs. Sutton-I think we should have a
committee to look after entertainments
during the summer, and will appoint Mrs.
Woolverton, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs.
Howe.
Mrs. Robinson-I think Mrs. Sutton
should be a member of this committee.
Mrs. Baker-As president, Mrs. Sutton.
I think, is supposed to take part in all of
these committees. to some extent, at
least.
Mrs Sutton-I'm sure that I will be will
ling indeed, to give all the assistance
possible in any line.
With the understanding that the two
committees should report at the meeting
on next Thursday afternoon. as well as
the ladies composing the soliciting COM
mittee, the ladies' then adjourned.
The rooms in the Curry building, ad-
joining the Commercial club rooms, to be
used as a headquarters for the Floral pa
rade work this year. will be opened on
Monday morning and will remain open