The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-11-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A reception was held at Harrison
school Friday afternoon from three I'M
til five. The pupils were diniSsed ear
" for the afternoon and the patrons
and friends of the school gathered at
the building to examine the many hand
some pictures that have been purchased
and presented to the school. About six
hundred persons were present during
the afternoon.
The pictures, about sixty in number,
were artisticaIly arranged in three
many of the pictures having been Sc
1ected from the exhibit held at Unity
church some time ago.
The rooms in which there were no
pictures exhibited, contained the work
of the pupils in penmanship, map draw
ing and water colors this work at
tracted much attention, especially
among the parents of the pupils.
The teachers and pupils deserve much
credit for their efforts in making such
an admirable collection through the
generosity Of the patrons of the school.
Mrs. Eugene F. Ware who is the repre-
sentative of the Federated clubs for
the decoration of Harrison school, has
rendered efficient service in cO-Opera-
tiOn with Principal E. G. Foster.
Mrs l. H Crandell. Mrs. L. D. Whit
temore and Mrs. s. NJ. Wood were pres
ent and gave little explanation of the
pictures. Mrs. Ware and the teachers
of the school were on the reception
committee Punch was served by Cen
eva Henderson, Esther Raush, Mar
garet Better. Louise Mcneil, Nellie
Cartilage and Lille Smith.
The visitors were universally pleased
and many patrons who have not yet
contributed to the art collection volun-
teered aid in the near future for more
complete decoration.
Reception at Lincoln School
There will be a reception at Lincoln
school on next Wednesday afternoon
from three until six and in the evening
g n
Vited to be present and examine the
interior of the building which is a
model in the way of artistic wall tintS
The chief attraction of the entertain
ment will be an art exhibit loaned for
the occasion by the Moore Book COM
pany
The vignette and Chaldean club will
formally present the two fine pictures
which they have decided 20 place in
Lincoln school In addition to these
two, RaphaeIs Madonna of the Chair
and the Roman Forum, this building IS
to have the beautiful picture of St
Marks, given by Mrs. Horace Hall to
the Federation, and the water color
portraits of Whittier and LOngfellOw,
the gift of Frank G. Willard, so that
this will be a real Thanksgiving cele-
bration in which all may participate.
Before dismissing the school for the
afternoon, the pupils from each room
will be given an opportunity to see the
pictures and decorations.
HOuseWarming at ElmWOOd Club.
The ElmwOod club will be opened
next Wednesday evening with an in
formal house warming at it's new home,
the Foster residence at Eleventh and
Harrison streets. A short musical pro-
gram will be given and refreshments
served. The organization has one hun
bred members and they and their fam
lilies are entitled to the privileges of the
club. The Elmwood club will fill a long
felt want in Topeka society as some
thing of the kind is needed to keep the
social ball rolling. 1t is said that at
least one social function Will be given
there each week.
HamIin Garland Weds a Kansas Girl.
Miss Zuleme Taft. daughter of Prof
Don Carlos Taft of Hanover, Kansas,
and Mr.. Hamlin Garland, the well
known writer, were married Saturday,
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