The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-28

Woody as the wife of the Swedish min
lister "Knagenhelm." Her tall, painted
green cap, big wooden sabots and short
dress gave her a perfect Swedish appear
ance. Miss Grace Morris, as the wife of
the japanese minister, TSunejuro Myao-
ka, was truly oriental, with her flowing
sleeves, large sash and head dress of
fans, pins, etc. Miss Gertrude Jackson,
as Madam De Gran Prey, the wife of the
French minister, was attired in pink
costume Of the time of Empress jose
phine, with low cut neck, short waist and
long train.
From modern times were present Miss
Lulu Sheppard, as Francis Willard,
whose conspicuous features wore the eye
glasses and white ribbon. She busted
herself during the evening in distribu.-
ing temperance tracts, and Miss Amy
BUrd, whose prominent Red Cross mark
ed her as Miss Clara Barton. Miss Edith
NIoffat, as Mrs. Frances Cleveland, who
certainly made a fitting lady for the
White House, and Miss Gilmore, as
Maud Muller, who was extremely sweet
and girlish in her frock of white with
blue sash and piquant leghorn hat.
a vote upon the best and most appro-
PIRATE costume was taken later in the
evening. The greatest number accrued
10 Miss Anna. Mulvey, who so ably inn
persoEatcl DR.. Mary Walker. The
boomers, leather leggins. long frock
coat, high stiff hat, cane and gloves. COM
posed a costume perfect in every detail.
Miss Nulvey now has in her possession
the prize, a miniature Washington
Ratchet.
THE BLUE BLOODS.
Wsshinston's birthday was honored
rovally by the Sons and Daughters of
the American Revolution, at a banquet
given at the fine residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. L. Davidson, by the Sons of the
Washington Chapter of Wichita, 10 the
Daughters OF the Eunice Sterling Chap
ter and their husbands.
Promptly at $50 p. m. the carriages
rolled into the spacious grounds with
sires and DANES proud Of their heritage
il powdered coiffures, patches. old Iaces
and emproideries on satin and velvet
gowns. AS the honored guests assem-
bled about the open fire place in the draw
ing room, quaint picture of grace and
beauty prevailed
Thu president. Mr. E D. Kimball, pre-
s.ded in his most felicitous style, intro
ducing first the historian, Mrs. w H.
Graves. who read a very fine paper on
tire value of historical societies. Mr.. J.
K. Mead, historian for the sons, next
gave a very interesting account Of early
Wichita, describing the first house erect
cd here. anG producing from ii a mas
s,ve frame for the charter OF the Daugh-
tsrs society. 10 which he presented it.
The regent. Mrs. DR.. Lewis. in few
graceful remarks, thanked the sons for
their courtesy in securing FOR them so
valuable relic. Mr. T. Nigswonger next
reaI a mast interesting essay on the
character Of Washington. At . o'clock
the guests descended 10 the banquet
room. where tnirty-two covers were ele-
gantly laid.
The society colors-blue and white
were everywhere displayed; even the
ices and flowers carried OUT the sugges-
uon- Old English cut glass. decanter,
TIA. has served four generations. decor.
a.ed Ire long table. Out OF an American
lag George Washilgton's calm face
licked down upon feast FIT for the
kings The POSTMASTER. Dr.. Fabrique.
was out OF town, and Mr. Kimban filled
his place most accsptably. Our Socie-
ty'' was responded 10 by Dr.. Lewis.
The Ladies" by Mr.. William Reed:
"Our Country" by Mr.. Dixon; The Or
isin Of Yankee Doodle" Mr. c II. Dav.
iison; Our Posterity." Mr.. c L. David
son: oar English Cousin" Mr. C H.
Brooks: Our Ancestors Mr.. :. L
Davidson. a sweet song Was rendered
by Mrs. Pcooks Many members were
u1avoilably absent. MIR. Barnes OF Du-
18th was among the guests. A. mid
night the interesting company babe
2dieus 10 re host
SURPRISED THEIR LEADER.
The EsmbeTs or the Cooking club ten
derei their president. Mr.. b. Il. Camp
bsH very pleasant surprise al her
present winter quarters in the Fletcher
Block, Thursday afternoon The ladies
carried with them suca deiicacies and
subs;3ntials which 60 % make up :
dainty luncheon, which when arranged
We're as follows: Ham sandwiches. SAL
a. sandwiches, chicken salad. pickles,
Saratoga potatoes. bread and butter.
cranberry jally. fresh eggs. elves. tui.i