The Wichita daily eagle., 1898-12-25

| such as boys like, was spread and all the
! 7-year-olds were seated around the Ions
| table leaving the head vacant for Master
| James, who had been detained at schoo
until ali was ready. The surprise was
| complete and for once rhe youngstei
| nearly lost his appetite. When the four,
| teen lads had done justice the dinner
| they busted themselves with games, music
and pictures until night. Master James
was the recipient of many beautiful pres
ents from his little friends. Those pres
ent we're Brighton Slutz. Stanley Earp
Hiram Lewis, Roy Thompson. Robert Du
Bois. Charlie Thompson, Jerry Parrot,
Eugene Stanley. Charlie Mundell Harold
McEwen. Walter Ranbeck, Ernest Dalw-
son and Powell Champion.
WELLS-MURPHY.
There was very pretty wedding at the
home of Mr.. John Murphy, IA Fannie
avenue Tuesday at p. m. The parties
were Mr. w H. Wells and Miss Kate
L. Murphey; the clergyman, Rev. James
A. Lawrence, of the United Presbyterian
church. The young couple are we'll known
in the city, Mr.. Wells having long been
connected with the Eagle. and Miss Muir
phey a popular young lady Of this city.
After the ceremony a delightful supper
was served.
REED-FLEMING.
Miss Pearl o. Reed and Mr.. E. S. Flem-
ing were married at the home of the
brides parents, 10$5 East Oak street,
Monday evening. The ceremony was i'm
pressively said 10y Dr.. W. 3. Slutz, in the
precense of relatives and a few intimate
fritnds There were many substantial
pretty and useful presents given by the
friends Of The poung couple. Mr.. Flem-
ing is in the employ Of the Santa Fe.
The bridal tour viii take in Chicago and
Columbus, Ohio. Mr.. F1eming's parents
live at Columbus. They will be at home
at the Plaza about January 10.
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Mr.. and Mrs J. " Howard will give a
Christmas dinner at their home. 1144 Uni
versity avenue, today. The invited guests
are Dr. and Mrs s. A. Bass, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Allison. Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Roy.
MIR FRIENDS SURPRISE.
The fri ids of Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Friend made them a surprise party on
Monday night at their home on West
Douglas. 1t was Mr.. Friends 18th ami
versary. There was music, violin and
piano, a song by quartet. Refreshments
We're served. Those present were Mr.. and
Miss Critton, Mr.. and Miss Mckee. Mr..
and Miss Simison. Miss Elliott, Miss AK
tel, Miss VoItz, Miss Watson, Miss Lena
Watson, Mr. Miller, Mr. Axtel, Mr.. Shar-
key, Mr.. Bowen Mr.. Staten, Mr.. Ivory,
Mr. Stewart. Mr. Everett Friend and Mr..
Leonard Friend.
ENTERPRISE SCHOOL CELEBRATES.
A very pretty Christmas entert ainment
was given at the Enterprise school, north,
by Miss Elizabeth Han and her pupils,
on Friday night. The school house was
beautifully decorated in spruce pictures
and the national colOrs, and the school
gained many favorable comments on their
work in this line. The children did credit
to their training in song, dialogue and rec
itation, their glad young voices ringing
out beautifully in the carols and cho-
ruses.
Miss Maud Lahr of Wichita came out
and delighted the audience with TWO reci-
tations, kitty Galore" and her gradual
Ing piece, The Burning of Chicago"
Rev. z. 7. Webb also spoke a recitation,
being Bungay's The Creeds of the Bells"
At the close Of the program the children
presented their teacher with a bautfful
Bible, indicative of their appreciate Of
her work and kindness. The children
were greatly pleased with their treat of
nuts and candy from the teacher
The program was as follows:
Song by the school, Beautiful Star"
Matthew's nf l,n1 -;s-
given by the school in concert
Song by the school, Hail 10 the Beth
chem King"
Recitation, Lola woodman. Merry
Christmas.
Recitation, Anna Rhodes.
A pantomime by six little girls, "The
Little Ones of Bethlehem
Recitation, Amelia Woodman, "On the
Shores of Zuyder Zee
A dialogue, 'Dora's Christmas.
Song by two little girls, Away in
Manger."
Recitation, Mabel Clark, I'm Going to
Hang My Stocking Up"
A drill by eight little girls.
Recitation, Carrie Coleman.
Instrumental music Elsie Muma.
Recitation. Z. f. Webb The Creeds of
The Bells"
Song by Miss Grace Mahannah and Miss
Bessie Woodman. Holy Night"
Recitation, Ida Rhodes.
A dialogue given in TWO scenes, ''The
Merry Elves
Recitation. Maud I4ahr. KITTY Galore"
y panJomime. followed by tableau,
santa Claus and the Children"
Recitation. Maud Lahr. "The Burning of
chicago"
DODGE AVENUE NJ. E. CHURCH.
The afternoon luncheon given by the
Aid society of the Dodge Avenue NJ. E.
hurch AT Mrs. Darrys was a great sue
'ess. After some time had been spent in a
ccial way a short program was rendered
y some of the little folks. At the close
= the program Mrs. Allison presented Mrs.
Hill, the president of the society. with
luilt made by the members
one of the principal features of the
luncheon was the ''self-denial fund that
vas given on this occasion. That fund
vas TO apply on the church debt. Nearly
ncugh Was raised TO entirely clear the
,hurch from all Indebtedness. Refresh
nents were served and a most delightful
ire followed.
KINDERGARTEN CHRISTMAS.
Miss Nina Bush has planned a great
many entertainments for the little folks
hat have attended her kindergarten on
oak street. The little kindergarten folks
lave had many an entertaining party there
birthdays being the occasions most Gee
)rated This time II u-as C.1,-;s.,,- -
mere was a christmas tree, and the gifts
Fere the handiwork Of the little folks: and
me would ne 3greeably surprised 10 see
he skill they early manifest The part Of
he entertainment which showed how much
he little people know of the childhood OF
he Savior was Instructive and gratifying