The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-12-03

lated on their success in bringing before
the public music of the very best, which
is a great means of education.
SURPRISE TO MISS CARVER.
Mr.. George Carver was the very sue
cessful instigator of surprise party to
his sister, Miss Mary Carver, last even
ing, at the home on North Waco ave-
nue.. Mr.. Garver's management of the
affair was superb as his sister was so
completely surprised both by the party
and the large number who walked sud
denly into the house that she hardly
knew the meaning of it. About seventy
five friends attended and the evening
was very happily passed.
OVENS
Married, at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Conner, 947
Ida avenue, Thursday morning at 10
o'clock. November 80, Mr.. James Givens
of Renfrow, o. T., and Miss Esther Hay
den, Rev Rogers of the United Brethren
church performing the marriage cere-
mony. Only the immediate relatives were
present. At o'clock dinner was served
At Gas in the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Civ
ems left on the Rock Island for Renfrow
where an elegant supper and a host of
relatives and friends awaited them at
the home of Mr.. Givens' parents.
CHURCH SOCIAL.
The young people of the First Baptist
church spent last Friday evening IN a
social manner in the church parlors. The
decorations were characteristic of
han MI ixyYr -loY
being artistically arranged with lanterns
and flags. Fortune telling at the gypsy
camp, presided over by Misses hIulvey
and Kelly, and guessing the baby pic
lures were chief features. Appropriate
refreshments of popcorn and apples
closed the evenings pleasure.
MRS. GEO. ROSS.
Mrs. George Ross of S04 North Topeka
avenue, gave six-course dinner on
Thanksgiving day in honor Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harry Hammond and husband.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Adams, Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Taylor, Mr..
and Mrs. N Hammond, Miss Grace Nc
Adams and Mr.. G. Hayworth.
MR.. BECKs SOCIAL.
A pleasant social was given by Mr. W.
c. Beck at his home, 1435 Waco, on last
Friday evening. Mr.. Beck was assisted
in receiving by two other gentlemen and
at $50 about forty guests had assembled
to partake of his hospitality. The even
ing was pleasantly spent in games and
az late hour the guests departed, vot-
ing Mr.. Beck a charming host.
GAVE WHIST PARTY.
Mr.. and Mrs Milt Rudolph, 343 North
Emporia avenue, entertained at whist
Thursday evening. There were present
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Cossitt. Mr.. and
Mrs W. E. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs N
Steffin, Mr.. and Mrs. A A. Wood, Mr..
and Mrs. r. H. Phinney, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Stearns, Mrs. Edgworth, Miss
Woods, Miss Carrie Carpenter, Mr. Her
bert Stearns, Mr.. T. B. Mathews.
KISMET CLUB TO DANCE.
There will be given a delightful dance
in Sedgwick Music hall next Thursday
evening under the auspices Of the ks
met club. This is one of the leading So
cial clubs of the city and their functions
are always of a high order. For Thurs
day evenings dance the finest of music
Will De employed ana every arrange
ment for a good time.
RECEPTION AT IRVING SCHOOL.
On Wednesday afternoon the patrons of
Irving school were rendered a reception
by the teachers and given an oppor-
tunity to visit the rooms where their
children spend many hours. Over 300
were present. The spacious halls were
beautifully decorated with flags and
bunting and the many hooks were filled
with palms and blooming plants. On the
landing of the stairway a piano had
been placed and during the afternoon
the pupils from the different grades
gave a musical and literary program.
The visitors were met in the lower hall
and introduced to each of the teachers.
They were then shown about the rooms
by the young ladies Of the Seventh and
Eighth grades. The pupils have en-
deavored to make their room the most
attractive and all have done so we'll it
is hard to say which succeeded best. The
walls are decorated with pictures mount
ed on dark paper. Several Of the rooms
have chosen green and tohers red. The
pictures represent our famous American
and English authors and statesmen and
the artists, with prints Of the most fam
Gus paintings. These are used each day
to Illustrate lessons in history geog-
raphy and reading and to stimulate the
pupils to higher ideal nature study is
illustrated by pressed wild flowers and
leaves Of all the native trees and plants
and by colored pictures OF birds and
animals
The daily lessons Of the pupils in draw
ing arithmetic spelling and grammar
were displayed on the desk of each. In
the primary room was a very interesting
display OF the objects used in teaching
number to the little folks.
on the second floor Is the finest school
office and library in the city. 1t is fur
nished with dainty mating and curtains
and an easy couch The book cases are
filed with literature suited 10 each
grade and the best books Of seserenoe F
containing sd volumes in all.
As the visitors left ne building they
were met by two bright young men who
conducted them 10 the playground. I
where there is a well equipped gynna- (
Stun. Here the boys MAKE strong. firm .
muscles with trapeze and turning pole I
and the girls with merry-go-round and I
tug n war
Irving school is one OF the most pro- ;
gressive in the city and Is always al the I