The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-09
SOCIAL And PERSONAL.


the home of Miss Thompson on Topeka
avenue The rooms were prettily deco
rated and softly lighted and made one
] forget the cold outside.
The parIOr where the receiving party
stood was in La France roses, palms
and ferns; the second parlor was en-
tirely in ferns and palms. The dining
room was especially attractive in red
and green; the lights were shaded with
a soft red and red candles were also
used. On the table was an exquis-
iteIy embroidered centerpiece, on which
was a high vase of the same stately
! blossoms. On the corners of the table
were cut glass dishes of waters. As
paragus fern was used on the sideboard
and china closet.
In an upstairs room which was pref
tily decorated in pink and green, cof-
fee was served by MISS Jennie Bross.
Miss Ollie Knox and Miss Florence
Knox.
IN the receiving party were Mrs.
| Thompson, Miss Thompson and Miss
ing the winter with her sister, Mrs
Thompson. Mrs. Thompson wore a
handsome costume Of black silk with a
vest of white satin and trimmed with
fuchsia coIored velvet.
Miss Thompson was in a pretty gown
of delicate pink crepe over pink silk
with a yoke and stock of finely tucked
white satin; around the yoke was
draped handsome guipure lace.
Miss Keim wore a becoming gown of
Dresden striped silk; the background
was WnlIe, ana the stripes were QOII0Q
with tiny pink and heliotrope figures; it
was trimmed with ruff1es of silk of the
same shade. The sleeves were short
and the neck was cut low; she wore
The following ladies assisted through
the rooms: Mrs. A. H. Vance, Mrs D.
ID. Nnox, Mrs. Matthew Nacferran,
Mrs. Theodore Mason, mrs w W. MlIls.
Miss Katherine Mills, Miss Matte, Knox
and Miss Marion Kenderdine.
An Informal Party.
Judge and Mrs. w. A Johnston enter
tanned a. few of their neighbOrS very de-
ightfuIly Thursday evening at their
home on Harrison street. The evening
was spent in playing cards and having
a social good time.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. N
p. GarretsOn, Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Par
kerr Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Elliott, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. D. Mcfarland, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
C. Sherman, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Shu-
bert, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. West, Miss
Emily Elliott, Miss Bessie West, Mr..
Clayton Keim of Chicago and Mr.. How
ard Johnston.
For Miss Speer.
Miss Lillian Whitelock entertained
informally at cards Thursday evening
complimentary to Miss Edna Speer of
Chicago.
Florence Rossington, Miss Myrtle Davis,
Miss Ivah Davis, Miss Edna Crane,
Miss Flossie Moon, Miss Edna Nc
Winifred Wagner, Mr. Fred McGifTin,
| Mr.. Pierre Allaire, Mr.. A. L. Davis Mr..
Frank Davis, DR.. George Esterly, Mr..
| Cfalen Nichols, Mr.. Walter Smith, Mr..
Edward Dennis, Mr.. Everett Dallas.
The prizes, which were both books,
were won by Miss Speer and Mr.. Al
| laire. Refreshments were served and
the remainder of the evening was spent
| in music and conversation.
Notes and Personal Mention.
iv,a
| the following guests today at a delight
| full luncheon: Mrs. David BrOckWay of
Albany, N Y. Mrs Ross Burns, Mr.
| George P. Bates, Mr.. Jacob Smith and
| DR.. A. H. Huntoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. King enter
| tanned the Professional High Five club
very pleasantly Wednesday evening.
The prizes were won by Mrs Veale and
Mr.. Hankla. Miss Anna Payne sub
| stituted for Mrs. Hankla. The next
/ meeting will be in two weeks with DR..
| and Mrs. L. H. Mum.
! The Conversation club will meet this
! evening with Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Mills.
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Shubert entertain
ed a few friends informally at cards
| Wednesday evening at their home on
| Harrison street.
Miss Edith Thatcher, who has been
/ taking a course of training in hospital
| in Philadelphia, has been obliged to
give up her work on account of i'll
| health: she is expected in Topeka some
| time this month to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Histed are the
parents of a daughter, Katherine, born
| Thursday morning.
Mrs. Harry I. King and sons who
| have been visiting the family of A. B.
Whiting will leave Tuesday for their
home in Trinidad
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murphy are the
parents of daughter born Thursday.
Mrs. George w. Vea1e is visiting in
Atchison and will be the guest of honor
| at a party Saturday afternoon given by
Mrs. David Aud.
Phillip went to Kansas City today for
a short visit.
Miss Opal Stoner returned Thursday
from six weeks visit in Ellis, Kan.
Mr.. and Mrs D. w Whitmer and
daughter Elizabeth arrived today from
Kansas City and are the guests of the
family of Mr.. J. Weiss.
Mrs. Will Harvey has returned to her
home in Chandler after a short visit
with Mrs. Howard Hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Merriam will leave
soon for trip south.
Mrs. Pettijohn of Hoyt spent Thurs
day shopping in Topeka.
The Golden Rule club is meeting this
afternoon with Mrs. Johns at her home
on Van Buren, street.
Mrs. Lille NJ. Floyd and Mr. John V.
Schesser were married Wednesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ o. Frost in Highland Park. The
! ceremony was performed by Rev. L.
Blakesley in the presence of about so
relatives and friends The wedding
march was played by Mrs. Lem For
tune The rooms were tastefully decor
ated with potted plants and flags. Mr..
and Mrs. Schesser went to Norton, Kan,
Thursday, where they will spend the
Y! The he Borghese club is going to enter
tain Saturday afternoon at the home OF
Misses Lillian and Beatrice Foster.
Rogser's second Trial
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