The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-03-10
SOCIAL AND Personal.

0eLghtTul Z O'Clock supper W e0neSQay
evening. complimentary to MIS- Joseph
Leek OF Oxford, Penn The supper
was served on small tables through the
rooms; the ia bles were not decorated,
but looked dainty and pretty with the
snowy linen, silver and china The only
decorations through the rooms were
quantities Of beautiful blooming hya-
cinths.
Before the dessert was served, dishes
or English WalnutS were passed. the
nuts had been followed out and filled
with slips of paper on which were writ
ten conundrums and witty sayings, and
then pasted together again; much mer-
riment was caused by opening the nuts
and reading the contents
After supper names OF prominent
characters were pinned on the backs
OF the guests and they had to guess
who they represented The evening
closed with a novel amusement in the
shape Of an auction There were TWEEN
ty-tve articles TO be auctioned on, all
wrapped up secure from observations
each person was given the same amount
OF money, imitation Of course, and then
the fun began one lady upon opening
her purchase found to her 0lSInay tnAI
she had a bundle of cigars, and she
spent the remainder Of the time in try
ing to sell or trade them for something
more useful.
There We're about eighteen guests
present and the affair was a thorough
ly enjOya bic one
Notes and Personal Mention
Miss Laura Lyons returned to her
home in Lawrence Thursday, after a
few days visit with Miss Emma White
Miss Myra Van Houten is in St Joe
visiting her sister.
Miss villa Tomlinson went to Dwight
today for a few days visit with rela-
tiveS-
Mrs. D. H. johnson of Parsons is in
the city, the guest Of her daughter,
Mrs. Harry F. Horton
Miss Elizabeth Penny of Hutchinson,
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in Lawrence with Miss Margaret Wise,
will return to Topeka Saturday for
couple OF weeks visit with her aunt,
Mrs. Emma Evarts-
Mr.. Bernard Crosby, Mr.. stanton
Moss, Mr. Bert Garvin and Mr.. Scott
Lord have charge Of a subscription
party which viii be given at Harmony
hall Saturday evening, March IL
Miss Olive keim, who has been spend
ing the winter in Topeka with her sis
ter. Mrs. Walter Thompson, ana Miss
Florence Horn. left Thursday for her
home in JOhnstOWn, Pa
Miss Edna Crane returned today from
a several weeks visit with friends in
Denver.
Misses Bessie and Kittie Penneu Will
return to their home in Atchison Sat
urday, after a several weeks visit with
friends and relatives in Topeka
Mrs. A. E Taylor Of Prescott, ArlZ.,
is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs
J II. Taylor. and her sister, Mrs Ever
EFT Hawley; Mr.. Taylor is expected
next month
Miss Margaret Bear went to Lawrence
Thursday to visit friends
Mrs. Nickerson Of the City Of Mexico
is expected in Topeka the last Of the
month TO visit Mrs w A. l. Thonp-
Misses Edna and Lottie Parkhurst
went to Lawrence today to visit Miss
Lou Havens.
a telegram has been received in the
city announcing that Mrs. c. p
KrauthOn sailed Thursday from san
Francisco for Hong Kong where she
Will be met by friends Of Captain
Krauthoff. She Will communicate with
her husband and learn the state OF
affair in Manila before joining him
Little Miss Marian Wear, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs y. s Wear, Is quite III
with the grip
senator and Mrs. C F. Johnson re
turned TO their home in OskalOosa to
day.
Mrs. Mary Booker and children left
Thursday for Virginia City, Nevada, to
visit her mother who fell and broke her
limb a short time ago From there she
Will go to Denver where she expects TO
make her home.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Adams and Miss May
Pardee Of Wamego returned TO their
homes today after spending a couple OF
days in Topeka.
Mrs Matte R White OF Mcfarland is
spending the day shopping in the city
Miss Janet Gardner returned TO her
home in Ell Dorado today after q sew
eral weeks stay in Topeka with Miss
Grace Foulks.
The Senper Idem card club was
pleasantly entertained Wednesday af-
ternoon by Miss Lena Sheldon. The
head prize was won by Miss Leila Hord
and the consolation prize was awarded
to Miss Maud Martin Miss Gala Witt
substituted for Miss Nellie Neville. Miss
Katherine Ernich viii entertain the club
in two weeks
Miss Florence Hillyer viii entertain
informally Saturday evening cOmpli-
mentary to Miss Ethel Leek Of Oxford,
Penn
Mrs. Belle Hall Small has returned
from a several weeks visit with her
sister in Texas.
Miss Edith Thacher IS spending the
day in Kansas City.
Miss Birdie King will entertain at a
calico Tuesday evening This is a sort
of a house warming as Mr.. c. H. King
and family have just moved from the
Ross block to SIS Monroe street.
The Eiennese club will dance this
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sterne expect to