Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-12-12

Floral decorations are more than ever
the fashion. and are to be much introduced
here during the winter. At a recent grand
function abroad the whole of the stair
case was decorated with a frieze of
wreaths, with bows at intervals, and in the
center Of each bow an electric light was
partly concealed, producing 4 most en-
chanting effect. The predominating shade
was gold. worked in ribbons. orchids alI
foliage. A magnificently devised trellis of
smilax. with small punches OF yellow roses
at each Junction, was absolutely Il thing
of beauty. and in each bunch of flowers
q lamp burned brightly. enhancing the
already beautiful effect to a marvellous
degree. In the center of this wonderful
paneling q half basket of flowers, fixed
close to the trellis. stood out in fine re-
lief. Tit great feature of the evening was
the c%otiilon, in which many of the figures
were floral; the one in which over sixty
moral parasols We're prominent was Il
marked success. They Were of small size,
pale yellow, beautifully decorated with
real red roses in a cluster, with long trails
OF smilaX. finished off at the handle with
another bunch of roses and long yellow
bows The effect was quite remarkable.
II Is said that. wherever money is no con-
sideration. cotillons Will be the fashion
TINS season. and certainly, where Il good
leader can be found. there Is no dance so
graceful and picturesque, except the min
net, or the gavotte. For dinner tables
some delightful designs are already to be
seen. The crushed wreaths of roses on
the cloth Will Still he used in many cases.
me principal decoration is in the center
OF the table. rises rather higher, and is MOI
at all massive. as 1t has often been in wears
past. on the contrary, all the efforts seem
to tend towards producing AS light and DEL
both for shading and for lightness, or
chids will remain in great demand.
The announcement of the cop,ip, =. .ha
yale Giee and Banjo Club is hailed with
4eiisht by society. On Monday evening.
aoung may reyel in the spirit that over
flows in the college song: the spirit of joy-
iui; hopeful youth. whose confidence in the
world and itself is sublime: IA spirit epiio-
hiiZed IN the quaint old rhyme:
Merry were the bells.
And merry could they ring:
Merry was myself,
And merry could I sing
Al Yale there Is. perhaps. no more popu-
Iar Undergraduate organization than the
TINS organization is. in the minds of many
students. to reach the zenith of college
ambition. Every undergraduate who can
mum an air or stSum a banjo or tinkle a
guitar hopes some day to have his ambi-
ton realized and 10 secure one of the COW
and enjoyment to H be- had n I from tb Rtsa tTipe
which. tho club makes. and certain honor
club.
The selection of embers IS made with
me greatest care by competitive examina-
uons OF applicants from all parts of the
university, thereby keeping the club up TO
n very high standard. The club is under
the direction of competent professional mu-
sicians. the gentleman who directs the giee
club having held that position for twenty
years Immediately after the membership
Is complete, rehearsals begin and continue
characteristic of Yale, until the men are
perfect in their parts.
The business side of the clubs is IN charge
o. n manager who * NOT a man1hTr Of
either club, and who is selected To act In
that capacity by the president of the giee
year, and usually spends Il part of his va
cation In planning and arranging for the
annual concerts.
Very few concerts are given in term time.
the majority taking place during the
Christmas and Easter holidays. on the
Christmas trip. the club. numbering in all
about forty-fve men, occupies two private
cars. and these cars are lived in for over
two weeks. it being too expensive TO both
on these trips the members are feted To
their hearts content. and breakfasts;
dances are accorded them with generous
hospitality. At tho end of vacation the
club returns to New Haven in time to at
tond the first chapel exercises at tie begin
ming of the term
Not one moment Of rest will the Yale
men get in Kansas City, for the brief hours
gaieties. Mrs. Albert Marty will be their
hostess at breakfast At the Country Gu
at noon, n reception gwen IN their honor
by Mrs. ]. L, Lombard will occupy the
time between 8 and 6 o'clock; the concert
VIII begin ut $. and Will he followed by
the Casino. The following society women
VIII be asked 10 act rs patroncsses TO the
concert:
Mrs. Frank Askew. Mrs. +. a Leach.
Mrs. Samuel Ayrcs, Mrs. Jas. L. Logan.
Mrs. Kirk Armour. Mrs. ! l. lombard.
Mrs. ]. r. Bird. Mrs. Cameron Mann.
Mrs. Walter j. Bales. Mrs. Albert Marty.
Mrs. Herman Brum- Mrs. r. Il. Middle
Mrs. j. X. Burnham. Mrs, Il. \. Minck-
Mrs. Ermine Case, witt.
Mrs., Mm, II. Clarke, Mrs, J N Nave.
Mrs. ], K! C]ravens. Mrs, W. 4. Nellie.
Mr.. /. {. Gates. Mrs. c. Il. Pence.
Mrs. 7. II. Goddard. Mrs. J. C. Pcpp.rd, |
Mrs. J i; Griffith, Mrs. I. Z, Porter,
Mrs. Ford Harvey. Mrs. Grant Roscn-
Mrs. W. Ewing Hall, ZwelG.
Mr., Tre i, Hams Hanna; Mrs Mrs { ! 4 h,I Ross;
Mrs. u. II, HoGc. Mrs. 2. /. scarritt.
Mrs. Walton Holmes. Mrs. 81. Clair Street,.
Mrs. CRAWFORD JamesMrs. T. \. Sewall.
Mrs. Gardiner La veas:
throp, Mrs. J. r. Walker
The meeting of the East Side Literary .
and Musical Society on Friday evening,
December l.. 1881. at s y. m. az Athcrae-
I'm parlors. old Y. NJ. c. a. building. Ninth
consideration Of thoughts OF Christmas.
Nr. Frank y. Dexter will contribute an
original Christmas story. Mr.. J. II. Brem-
ormann VIII speak OF Christmas in Ger
r1anv. Mr.. Edward n. Ellison will speak
OF Christmas in the city OF Washington.
Mr.. sydney ]. Moody will speak of the
Christmas OF a printers devil. and several
other Interesting contributions are in
prospect. December 10. being the 12.th
anniversary of the birth Of Beethoven,
the music for the evening will consist of
ecveral of his masterpieces. the performer
being Mr.. Mastin Simpson. and the in
strument q Aeciian grand organ A cor