The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-01-23
IN THE SOCIETY WORLD.
General Notes of Society and
Personal Items.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
Items of Interest About Topeka Peo-
pie and Visitors in Town.


house was beautifully decorated
throughout. The stairway was twined
with smilax and palms were on the
landings. In the parIor bowls of hya-
cinths stood on the table and the top
of the piano was banked with ferns and
smilax. The second par1or was dec
GRATED with palms, pink carnations and
smilax, and the dining room was in
pink roses and srnilax. Judge and
Mrs. Allen were assisted by Mrs. c. j.
Brown, Mrs. George Clark, Mrs. J. w.
BreidenthaI and Miss Close. Nearly a
hundred guests called during the even
ing.
Mr.. Waldemar Won Dahlen gave the
third of his series of complimentary re-
citalS yesterday afternoon in the Cope
land hotel parlors. He was assisted by
Miss Gertrude Tracy and Miss Ruth
Collins. The parlors and hall were
filled with an enthusiastic audience,
who listened to the following pro-
gramme:
L Etude CHOPIN
2. Inconsistencies" HerberD; 1.-THE
Double" (SchuberD-Mr. w. Won
g. Ninth concerto ............ de Beriot
Miss Collins.
4. Cradle Song" rhine Wine Song
CRies)-Mr. w. Won DahIen.
8. ''Monody'' CMasom; My Neighbours
Garden" CNevin)- Miss Tracy.
Mr.. w. Won Dahlen.
7. (a) 'Serenade Badine" Gabriel Ma
rie); CD Andante from seventh con-
certo (de BerioD-Miss Collins
8. Return From Home C'Tann-
auser')-CWagneD = Mr.. w. Won
DahIen.
Mrs. c. G. Foster arranged sue
cessful surprise party for Judge Foster
last evening in honor of his birthday.
The evening was spent in card playing.
The guests were Judge and Mrs w. A.
Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. McFar-
land Mr.. and Mrs. George Sharitt, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Hills, Mr.. and Mrs
w. F. Parker, Mr.. and Mrs. w. W.
Manspeaker, DR.. and Mrs. c. II. Guibor,
Miss Hills and Mr.. Ludington of Law
renee.
Miss Louise Willis is giving a theater
party this afternoon to see THE Prince
of Liars Mrs. c. R. Hudson is chap
eroning them. The party includes
Misses Rita Updegraff, Louise Allison,
Louise Henderson. Frances Dodge
Gertie Shaffer.
Miss Vera Johnson entertained few
of her friends Thursday evening. The
guests were Misses Mae Richie, LOtte
Steinberg, Anna Johnson, Messrs. Bert
Garvin, Frank Shoop and Roy Achen-
bach.
Mr. and Mrs. George w. Crane enter
tanned the Professional high five club
last evening. Mr.. A. 3. QuintOn re-
ceived a set of duplicate whist boards
and Mrs. r. T. Lewis received a lace
handkerchief as prizes.
Mr.. John Work and DR.. Robert Nc
Candless had charge of subscription
party given in the physical culture
gymnasium last evening. Twenty
five couples danced.
Mr. Arthur Capper and Mr.. E. J.
Dallas arranged an informal reception
for Murat Halstead at the Topeka club
last evening after the lecture. Governor
Leedy entertained the party with sew
eral choice series during the evening.
A number of people spent last evening
at the home of Mrs. E. P. Baker. An
interesting programme was given dur
ing the evening consisting OF recIta-
tions songs and banjo music.
General J. c. Caldwell of Hutchinson
was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Hull Friday and Saturday
Miss Sallie Crosby gave a talk on her
tour through Sicily Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. T. B. Mayo for the
Ladies' Missionary society of the First
Congregational church. Miss Crosby's
description of the coast, scenery, CHI
mate, architecture, art and the ruins
of the grand old temple were very en-
tertaining to the many ladies who were
present
The Douze whist club is meeting with
Miss Arlie Ewart this afternoon. Be
sides the members those playing are
| Miss Lou Nicely of Leavenworth, Miss
Haines of Sabetha, Miss Emily Tewks-
| bury. Miss Bessie West Miss Kate
Gunther. Miss Mary Moon and Miss
| Maude Ranney.
Mr.. Will Fulton of Kansas City will
spend tomorrow with Mr.. Will Clauser.
Miss Pearl Mcfarland is i'll
Mr.. and Mrs e. A Mcfarland of
Lincoln county spent a part of the week
| in the city the guests of Rev. r. Ar
thurs. Mr.. Mcfarland attended the
| State Bar association.
Mrs. w. H. Hornaday has returned
| from two months visit in Chicago,
! Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Paris,
| A. c,1,a.1o- r1,... -,
| tomorrow from Arkansas City to join
! Mrs. Trowbridge, who is visiting her
! monther. They will return home Tues
| day.
Miss Daisy Levi and Miss Laura Levi
| went to Usage City today to remain a
| week with friends.
Miss Nellie Clough went to Leaven-
| worth today to spend Sunday.
Mr.. Tom Clements will go to Chi
| cage next week.
Mrs. c. c. Allen went to Ieaven-
worth today to spend week with her
| mother, Mrs. Ummethun
| Miss Jessie Lewelling of Wichita is
| visiting Topeka friends
Mr. Lee Forbes returned to Chicago
| yesterday to resume his musical studies
under Mr.. Sherwood.
The meetings of the Monday After
| noon whist club have been postponed
| for two weeks.
Miss Irene Belden of Kansas City is
the guest of Mrs. Will Whitton
Miss Gussie Fuller returned Yesterday
| from a visit with Miss Kittie Whitley
| in EmpOria.
The Vespuccian club will meet with
Miss Willard at TIA Quincy street
| Thursday afternoon
Miss Marjory Wheeler is entertain
ing the Twentieth Century girls this
| afternoon.
Miss Febecca Walker. who has been
| visiting relatives in Chicago and Evans
ton, returned Thursday and is at home
at 723 Quincy street.
Mr.. and Mrs w. a Coates will leave
next week for a trip to the City of Mex
| leo and will be gone for several months.
Captain and Mrs. V. T. Hills have
returned to their home in Delaware O.,
after a short visit with Mrs. z. H. New
| man.