The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-03
MUSIC AND DANCING
William Wallace Surprised
By His Friends,
MRS. AMID0N ENTERTAINS
Kirker-MarSh Wedding &C.
/ cured on Wednesday,
MRS. AMIDON ENTERTAINS


sons of this season, and certainly one of
the most successful that has occurred in
the North End in long time was the
birthday surprise party given in honor
of Mr.. William Wallace last THURSDAY
evening. Mr. Wallace had been success
fully inveigled from home by his diplo-
matte better half, and during his absence
that day all arrangements had been per-
fected to make of this most important
md salient date an event TO be remem-
bered for al time, not alone by the recip-
lent of the especial favor but by all those
80 fortunate as to be remembered on the
list of invitations AS planned by Mrs.
Wallace, the occasion was to be celeorat-
ed in such fitting manner by both guests
and object Of honor as to be long re-
membered. Promptly on the hour signi-
fed on the cards of invitation the guests
arrived and were awaited by the hostess
unattended. On entering the corridor the
FIRST object of importance 10 note was the
national colors draped all over the front
Of the opposite hall wall. All the several
rooms were tastily and artistically decor
ated with the proud bird emblematical of
our recent national prowess, and with 1t
the gaudy colors Of the nations flag Be
sides this the three rooms given UP es-
oeciauv for the comfort of the guests
we're all plentifully adorned with flowers
In abundance, vases full, elegant glass
receivers, and bouquets in profusOn. The
early part Of the evening was given up
to progressive whist, which eagerly
enjoyed by all. Promptly at 1890 the
hostess announced that the games should
cease. the prizes awarded and refresh
ments served. The lady's first prize was
awarded to Mrs. Miller and was an ele-
CANT life-size portrait Of the President OF
the United States the Honorable VIM.
Mckinley. framed and draped in the ma
tional colors, with a background of hand
embroidered mat, the artistic work of
the hostess The first genteman's prize
was Iife-sze portrait Of Admiral Dewey
like the first draped with the national
colors and also worked with the hostess
hand work The lady's BOBBY prize was
won by Mrs w. o. Sternberg, and was
dainty and tiny pack of playing cards.
The gentleman's BOBBY prize was finally
ringrand of the Dold Packing company
although it may in all candor be said
that he won out on a scratch. as three
others had the same ignominious score,
and all claimed the right to this prize.
At 1890 the bell sounded for cessation Of
play, and the hostess, ably assisted by
the Misses Florence Cubbon and Irva
Mosher served to the tired players the
most palatable and delicious refreshments
consisting of delicate ices. ice cream,
very finely assorted cakes, fruit and lem
onade. Be 1t said that all the varied and
delectable dishes served were constructed
either by the hostess herself or under her
prsonal supervision. Immediately follow
ing this very enjoyable feature of the
evening came music. both professional
and amateur. the professional being in
charge Of those well known artists Prof.
and Mrs Marriager. The amateur part
was very gra ciously and gracefully given
by the Misses Anna McLain and Flor
ence Cubbon the latter though yet a
child. giving some very intricate and diff
cult exhibitions Of fancy dancing, and,
later several piano solos. After the
gaiety of refreshments was over came
dancing. which was thoroughly enjoyed
by all in spite of the hot night. Violin
and piano furnished the music for the
TerpsChorean entertainment supplied by
Prof. and Mrs. Marriager. All of the
lasest two-steps. round and square
dances were given to the amusement and
eddcation of the guests. It may be
safely said that not this season has
more successful or in every way enjoy
gs.F,f -.
ana the North Side certainly has the dis
tineuon Of being first in the field thus far
Not q more charming or sincere hostess
IN this city has carried out an affair OF
This kind for some time Mrs. Wallace
was seemingly everywhere st once anC
with her pretty little girl aides was a.:
ways on the lookout for The comfol
and pleasure of her guests. Witty. full
Of tact and ready di9.omacy. she mad,
her invited ones to feel that they were
welcome and were there 10 have a goo,
time which they certainly I'D wilhou
reserve or formal difiidence. With he
own hand she prepared the dainty re
freshmeuts served them. and artisticall,
decorated the receiving parlors Will
bunting national colors and potte,
plants. Rare good judgment was evi
Henced on her part in the prizes the por
traits Of those Of our nations great one
who in the present conflict have mad
for themselves a lasting fame and 70
the nation a place among the world
controlling powers. One of the most fit
ting and appropriate features OF n
whole affair was the loving wifes mos
applicable present 70 her husband. On
center table in the intersection Of tn
three rooms was a large glass receive
fun OF elegant Beauty roses. forty i
number. thrty-nine of them representa-
the years OF the recipients earthly pro
Eress. and the other for the instutin
Of new year This bowl rested on
dainty perfumed sheet artisticaly tie
with bow of the stars and stripes. an
On the sheet was penned tn efouowin
original poem written by the yet youn
and loving wife:
within this bowl thirty-nine
Bright blossoms bloom.
And one is TO start the new year on.
Which makes it forty.
Sweetheart. the dearest thing
That / could wish for thee
Is that each succeeding year
OF thy busy life should be
As bright and fair
AS the blossome blooming there.
"And in after years when old and feebl
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