The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-30

West Ninth ST.. IA lsas City, Mo-
rendered by the Mcdonald Bros. orches-
ira, who are destined in the near future
to be the envy of older organizations.
RECEPTION. IN ZIAdMERLY BLOCK.
A most enjoyable reception was tender
ed yesterday to sixty or seventy ladies
in the Zimmerly block who responded to
invitations, issued by Mesdames Hender-
son. Hersey and Fordham, who the guests
were entertained by with short addresses
upon questions which interest women,
among them life insurance, after which
substantial lunch was served There
was plenty OF good music rendered
through the courtesy OF Mr.. Shaer. Eacn
guest was given an appropriate souvenir
Of the occasion.
WICHITA MUSICAL CLUB.
The opening recital Of the Wichita mus
icaI club was given yesterday afternoon
in the club room at which time very
fine program was rendered.
The subject was German Composers and
the selections were from representative
musicians of that nationality. Miss Leep-
er read a carefully prepared paper de-
I
man composers from Bach to Wagner and
| referred to their principal works.
The solos were unusually fine and pre-
sented great variety and the Trio from
Die Meistirsingers and Concerto by Men
delssohn, with orchestral part for second
piano were especial features of the after
/ noon.
The vocal numbers were supplied by
| Miss Larimer, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Ford
! and added much to the enjoyment of those
! present.
! SICKNER CONSERVATORY NOTES.
Miss Bonnie Frederick of Fall River has
returned to Wichita for an advanced
course in piano study. Miss Frederick is
. a player of exceptional talent AMI win be
remembered by many who heard her in
public entertainments while here last year
| Mrs. Byrd Shu;tz Ford has so recovered
from the injuries received when thrown
from her carriage that she is again meet
/ ing her vocal classes.
/ Professor Julius Blassius meets his violin
pupils at the Conservatory on Tuesdays
and Fridays.
Mr. W. V. Culver will persue an organ
course preparatory to evangelistc work.
Fridays recital was a musical treat
each number on the well selected program
being rendered in a finished and pleasing
manner.
The following names were enrolld on the
register this week: Stella Bradshaw,
Waco, piano; Lulu Richmond, Anthony
| piano; Della Hughes. WiW chita, piano;
Bonnie Frederick, Fall River, piano; An
son Rutan. city. piano; Mamie Hatchet
Mulvane. piano; W. V. Culver, Oklahoma,
organ; Ella Russell, Andover. mandolin;
Miss PARROT, city. piano; Julia Clifford.
guitar; Ada Sickner, city. violin; Miss
Meyers. violin; Miss Louise Lewellen, city,
vocal; Miss Pollard. vocal; Mrs. George,
vocal.
DINNER PARTY.
Mr.. and Mrs. w c. Little entertained a
large dinner party on Friday evening.
Their guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. H I'm
boden, Rev. and Mrs. c. Bradt. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. f. Lehman, Mr.. and Mrs. c. E.
! Potts. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stanley, Mr..
and Mrs. c. L. Davidson, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S Parks Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Murdoch,
DR.. and Mrs. c. C. Furley. DR.. and Mrs.
s. S. Noble. Mr.. and Mrs. William Inness,
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Black, Mrs.
| Martha Granger.
! DOUBLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
A very pretty and unique evening party
was given last evening by the Misses
| Elise Martin and Maude Mclaughlin at
! the parlors Of Miss Martin in the Sedg-
wick block 1t was the anniversary of
the anniversary of the birthday Of each
/ of the ladies and for three seasons the
event has been celebrated by both re seiv-
ing together. Miss Martin was the enter
tainer assisted by Miss Mclaughlin. and
/ together they made very interesting host
esses and the fortunate guests felt they
were not only welcome burt specially fav-
/ ored 10 be there Il was facetiously call
| cd by the ladies a a''hot tamale supper.
one of the features Of the refreshments
( being that very palaJable and plebeian
/ dUcacy. Games of every kind were en-
joyed and in addition the occasion par
took OF the nature Of reunion Of old
/ friends. many OF whom had not met in
long time. All thoroughly enjoyed the
evening and finally departed toward Sun
day morning. wishing many recurring
pleasant anniversaries OF so important
and interesting an occasion The invited
guests present were: Misses Martin Nc
Laugalin. Agnes Conway. May Dale Cul-
Yer. Ella Taft. Mamie Nay Combs. Mrs
Taft. and Messrs. Amos McLain. Howard
and c. (. Bigelow.
SOCIETY NOTES.
Mr.. Elmer Reese gave a dinner party
to a few OF his friends Friday evening al
his home.
Mrs. R ?. Mu-dock gave Al informal
afternoon for y sses Minnie AL Peayl
skinner % Chicago.