The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-22
GIVEN FOR MRS. BECK
MesdameS Cubbon and Har-
riSon Entertain.
MRS. GILMORE SURPRISED
Master Verne Garland Enter
tains Fifty Young Friends.
MRS. GILMORE SURPRISED

One Of the very pretty anu III every "0S
successful social affairs Of the season was
@the farewell reception given last Saturday
evening by Mesdames G. F. Cubbon and
j. D. Harrison at the residence of the lat
ger 1904 North Main street. The guest CT
honor for the evening was Mrs. W. -
Beck. who was to leave soon for the east
TO spend the heated season with relatives
md friends among the lakes Of New Eng
land. Her many friends, acquaintance
and admirers desired to extend toward
her a parting testimonial of their esteem
and enduring friendship, and felt no more
fitting expression of this good Will couio
he made than a gathering together at
the home of one Of their number ano All
pass one last enjoyable evening MIS-.
Cubbon very graciously and in becoming
manner assisted the hostess, Mrs. Harrl-
son, in entertaining and making every
one glad that they had been made wei
come al the select party. The occasion
was in the nature of a card party, pro-
gressive high five and whist being the
principle means of the evenings enter
tainment Fitting and appropriate prizes
were awarded to both the successful and
the unfortunate ones. The rare good
taste and patriotic zeal Of the ladies was
amply evidenced in the first gentleman's
prize, which was a handsome large silk
flag the emblem Of their country's recent
proves. and probably the most applica-
BILE prize to offer the cunning and skill Of
the players This first prize was won by
Superintendent Charles w. Darringrand
OF the Dold Packing company. The first
ladys prize was won by Mrs. W. J. Wal
lace, and consisted of q lovely China cup
and saucer delicately and artistically
hand painted and embellished. The BOBBY
prize was finally taken in after great
competition by Mrs. D. S. Howe. Inter
spersed throughout the evening was fine
string music superbly rendered by a
complete orchestra. At the close of the
festivities dainty refreshments were serv-
ed in three courses, the two hosteses
having immediate charge, assisted by
walters. Every one present was eloquent
in fervent compliments for the charming
grace of Mrs. Harrison as an accomplish
ed hostess and entertainer a well as for
her able and resourcefuI aid. Mrs. G. F.
Cubbon. All departed wishing good speed
and a successful journey and very
pleasant summer for their much loved
friend, the honored guest of the evening,
Mrs. Beck. The guests present were as
follows: Mr. and Mrs. ". c. Beck, Mr..
and Mrs. Gus Race, Mr.. and Mrs. D. S.
Howe, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schad. Mr.
and Mrs. ". s. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs
Charles D. Darringrand. Mr. and Mrs. ].
NJ. Bonham: Mr.. and Mrs. Van Pelt; Miss
Florence Cubbon; Messrs. Meehan and J.
E. Bachtel
ASTRAEA'S INTERESTING MEETING.
Thursday afternoon Astraea held a spe-
Cial meeting at the home of Mrs. Allmon
which proved to be one of the most inter
esting sessions of the year. The subject
FOR the day was the Spanish-American
war and Spanish history in general re-
lating TO the present difficulties.
The following papers were presented,
showing careful research and thoughtful
study: Spain Under Ferdinand and Isa-
bellt'-Mrs. J. X. bennett; Mexico, -
Miss Andrews: "Peru"-Mrs Lou Will
Jams; Spanish Influence in Europe in
the Sixteenth Century W. c.
Smith; The Spanish Royal Family
Miss Catherine Swartz.
An able paper. "Our Navy" was given
by Mrs. Mum, followed by Mrs Cone
land with an article on The Maine" af-
ter which Mrs. Allmon sang a beautiful
solo entitled The Heroes Who Sank
With the Maine" This. with q sketch Of
key West by Mrs. Ellis and a paper on
the Philippines by Mrs. Bliss. completed
the program.
Mrs. Allmon surprised and delighted her
guests by serving refreshments in which
the national color scheme. red. white and
were neutrality-suspicious.
blue. predominated. The rooms. also.
were tastefully decorated with American
and Cuban flags
SURPRISE PARTY.
A pleasant surprise party was planned
and successfully carried out by number
Of the lady friends Of Mrs. Gilmore Of
North Wichita street on Wednesday af-
ternoon. An elegant luncheon and
pleasant time was the program for the
afternoon. The ladies present were: Mrs.
HickoE, Mrs. Boyle Mrs Kelchner. Mrs.
Watson, Mrs Sprouse. Mrs. kindred.
Mrs. Gascoin Mrs. Hibarger: Miss Crock
er Of Oklahoma City and Mrs Kimmel.
SIX O'CLOCK DINNER.
Mayor and Mrs. Ross gave a o'clock
dinner 10 friends on Friday evening.
Their elegant home was fned With ladies
and gentlemen who appreciated the ele-
CANT manner in which the host and host
ess entertained them.
VERNE GARLAND's PARTY.
Master Verne Garland save a party last
Friday evening to about fifty OF his little
friends AZ his homo. SO North Lawrence
avenue. The evening was one Of fun and
frolic and was hugely enjoyed by All
Dancing was one Of the advertisements
Of the evening. In the dancing room
which is on the third floor Of the spacious
Garland home. the national colors were
- be seen in profusion. flags and buatiae
being draped most gracefully. Palms
ard flowers were in every niche and cor
ner. The effect was very beautiful A,
10 o'clock refreshments were served. the
striking feature being ice cream In red
whiJe and blue. Handsome small flags
were given for souvenirs At lf.so the
guests departed. having spent an even
Ing fun OF Pleasure and one long 20 be Re
membered
PLACES OF WORSHIP.