The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-14

composer has in these variations brought
out the most various true pictures which
reach the climax in a fine march. The
difficult passages for first piano were well
executed 10y Miss Leeper and the number
was very pleasing one.
MFRS. MCPHERSON.
very enjoyable time was spent at
Mrs. T. A. McPherson's, $40 Sherman ave-
nue., Thursday evening, in honor of Mrs.
G. S. Hunter of Palestine, Texas. who is
visiting her sisters, Mrs. T. A. Mcpherson
and Mrs. E. NJ. Litchfield.
Music and dancing were the amuse-
ments of the evening. The music was Of
mandolin and guitars.
Refreshments were served, consisting of
ice cream, strawberries, cakes and lemon
ade.
Those present were: Mrs. G. S. Hunter
and daughter Evelyn, Mr.. and Mrs. War
rem, Mr.. and Mrs Fred Nepple, Mr.. and
Mrs E. Ltchfield Mr.. and Mrs. Shaffer,
Misses Mary and FIossy Mock and Mr..
and Mira. T. A. Mcpherson.
MISS POTTS.
On Friday evening the hospi.ahle home
Of Mr. c. F. Potts. on North Lawrence
avenue. was opened to the Alpha Thefa
Mu society of the Wichita High school.
This society numbers nearly 81 ? mem
bers, and the occasion was reception
given by the Juniors and Sophomores TO
the Senior members. Given charming
rooms beautifully decorated, a bevy of
pretty girls in butterfly attire, each ready
to amuse or be amused, and last, but not
least, an indefatigable entertainment COM
mittee. and a good time is assured. At
this reception these conditions were all
met and the result was on Of the pleas
ATTEST of the man social events which
have frightened student life this year.
The trip by railway was much enjoyed
and, as travel should, sharpened the wits
of the travellers. The train boy, with his
candy and chewing gum was much ap-
preciated feature OF the journey, and
could not complain Of lack OF patronage.
After reaching their destination the pas
sengers engaged in music, dancing and
conversation. Tempting refreshments
were served by the daintiest Of maidens,
after which were more music and con-
vhsation. At late hour the merry par
~ broke up with many expressions Of
pleasure and satisfaction. Long live and
flourish the Alpha Theta Mus.
MRS. WILL DIXON.
The Thursday Afternoon Cooking club
was entertained by Mrs. VIII Dixon on
East Kellogg street. The table was dec
grated with smilax and cerise pinks. The
menu was chicken outlets. stuffed pota-
toes, corn pudding, Macedonia salad, serv-
ed in fluted lettuce cups, stuffed olives,
rolled bread tied with pink baby ribbon,
caramel cake, pink and white raisin cake,
pink and white ice cream, such as we get
only at Dixons'. The ladies were loud
in their praises not only OF the menu but
of the taste displayed in the table dec
oraUons. Mrs. Dixon and Mrs Cieave-
land had charge of the menu.
THE MISSES WATSON.
Misses Lena and Lillian Watson enter
tanned a host OF young friends at the home
Of their grandfather, Mr. J. D. Melick
last Friday evening. 4 dainty lunch con-
sisting Of ice cream and cake was seTv-
ed. Among those present were Misses
Grace Foulke. Amy Foulke, Le1ore Ely,
Stella Thompson. Georgia Axteil, Grace
Riggs, Bertha Hobson. Nettie Ho5son-
Carrie Wegman. Jennie Morgan. Idahl
Nessley. Nina NessIsv. Pearl Farmer,
Maude Lehr. Edna Watson, Fannie Saun-
ders. Blanche Cook. Maud He's. Cosy
Ieesan. Mabel Rogers, MIS-. Corwin. Mrs
Blaine, Mrs. MsHck. MesSrs- Clyde Far-is.
Charles Preston. Lorrie Watson. Curtis
Alexander. Lloyd Pierce, Arthur Fsrgu-
son, John Thomas. RoscC-s Riggs. William
Dorsey. George Farmer. Sarl Seeg5r. Fred I
Allison, WIZ Blain Alton Hovey. Thomas !
Iiarizey. Walter wilhte. orr Hoover, -
Corwiu. J. 2. Melick- The company were /
favored with recitation By Mss Maud +
Isahr. and music BY Mess-s- Harkey and /
Hovey. A. departed az a late acl-, re-
porting a very pleasant time
SOPHoMoREs ENTERTAINED
Wednesday evening the pretty home ~ I
3I-. Edwin Wick. IlzI NoTza Market /
was made especially attractive with eIe-
CANT decorstions. the ocess.3a berg an /
antertslacent OF the Sopaomare class q /
Paramount colIeSe E4ch OF rhe ladies' 1
aeok a sample OF her dress. from wIi-1 1
.he young NET selected Their partners Ter /
the evening. There was ID ar gallery I
contest ard a. musical contest. which acre /
ye-y SPIRITED ard enjoyable Refresh /
meats were served TIE guests rs-z:
Prot and Ma Leoaz-6. PEos- sz-6 Xrs. /