The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. d. L. Lak1n entertained at
charming little thimble party Thurs
day afternoon, complimentary to her
niece, Miss Ross of Evanston, Ill.
The invited guests were Mrs. I. S.
L.auck Mrs. Herbert Armstrong, Mrs.
Clarence Merriam, Miss Helen Dick of
Crab Orchard, KY, Miss Faith Andrews
Of Washington, Kan, Miss O'Connor of
San Francisco, Miss Rossington, Miss
Florence Rossington, Miss Villa Rog-
ers, Miss Mary Thompson, Miss Priscil-
Ia Alexander, Miss Mabel Wilson, Miss
Margaret Dudley, Miss Nellie McClin-
took, Miss Hambfeton, Miss Edna Crane
and Miss Stella Martin.
A High Five Party.
Miss Pauline Maier was the hostess
at a pleasant progressive high five par
ty Thursday evening. The first prizes,
a pretty plate and a fancy deck of
cards were won by Miss Lulu McMahan
and DR.. Burkett; the consolation prizes,
two dolls were awarded to Miss Nellie
Nevill and Mr.. Frank Burch.
The guests present were Miss Nellie
! Nevill, Miss Helen Butterfly, Miss Callie
Witt, Miss Leila Hord. Miss Edna Mil
lice, Miss Katherine Enrich, Miss Lulu
McMahan, Mr.. Frank Burch, Mr.. Cephas
| Wingett, Mr.. Roy Millice, Mr.. Charles
! Decker, Mr.. Tom Whitmer, Mr.. John
| Green, Mr.. Max Maier.
A Pleasant Party.
| Miss Maud Sargent entertained a
number OF her friends last Monday
| evening at the home of her sister, Mrs.
] j L. BILLINGS, complimentary 10 MISSES
| Jeanette and Anna Williams.
The evening was pleasantly spent in
| playing games and pulling taffy, While
several musical selections added to the
| pleasure of the guests.
| Those present were Miss Williams,
| Miss Anna Williams, Miss Rebecca
! Stevens, Miss Mary Kinley, Miss Maud
! Maitland Miss Elsie Krieder, Miss Len
/ ma Sargent, Mrs.J. Z. Billings, Mr. Jesse
| Cook Mr.. Joe Reisner, Mr.. Ka1e Jones,
Mr.. Otto Kiene, Mr.. James McDermott,
| Mr.. George Thacher, Mr.. Mora Thatcher,
Mr.. j. T. Billings and Mr.. Otis Backen-
stoce.
| Birthday Party.
Rev. M F. McKirahan of the First
| U. p. church was delightfully."- surprised
Monday evening at his home by the
people of his church; the affair was in
| honor of his birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. McKirahan attended
| birthday supper at the home of DR..
| Lindsay; Immediately after supper
| home, saying that couple was waiting
| there to be married. On reaching home
| they were confronted by large num-
| Der of friends, both young and old.
| The evening was pleasantly spent in
| music and games, after which refresh
! fnents were served; Mrs. Mitchell on
/ behalf of the older people and Miss
| Maud Pattison for the younger ones,
| presented their pastor with a number
| of handsome presents.
For MIR. and Mrs. Wright.
| Mr. and Mrs. William John Wright of
| Arispie, Pottawatomie county. who are
| visiting the family of Mr. and Mrs.
| Arthur Allen on Topeka. avenue, were
| given a, reception Thursday evening by
! their Scottish friends. The rooms were
| prettily decorated for the occasion and
| after refreshments were were served,
| the remainder of the evening was spent
| in games and music.
| The evening was pleasantly spent by
| the following guests; Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
1 TA1,r, T AEa
| and Mrs. James Sutherland, Mr.. and
| Mrs. Peter Reach, Mrs. John Miller and
daughter, Mrs Dreathearn. Mr.. John
| Wright, Mr.. Robert Wright, Mr.. James
| Allen, and Mr.. James Clark.
| The Informal Party.
| The Informal club gave a pleasant
| party Thursday evening at Hudson's
| hall. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
I. w. Doolittle, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
| Eastman, Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Ferry, Mr..
| and Mrs. T. L. Evan, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
| B. Hayden, Mr. and Mrs. ]. r. Hankla,
| Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Korn, Mr.. and Mrs.
James L. King, Mr., and Mrs: A R.
| Lingafelt, Mr.. and Mrs. s. c. Nichols,
| Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Norton, Mr.. and
| Mrs. David Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs. F. J.
| Shubert, Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. futile, Mr.
| and Mrs w. w. Webb, Mr.. and Mrs.
! H V. Hincllley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
| Downing Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Wear, Mr..
| and Mrs. J. E. Crockett, Miss Ethel
Leeke of Philadelphia. Miss Lillian Vim
Miss BESSIE Hayden, Miss Bessie Stew
art, Miss Mary Thompson, Miss Mar
| garet Bear, Miss Glenna Cross, Miss
Maud Ranney, Mr.. Ed Curry, DR.. Nor
| gan of Clay Center, Mr.. Luther Nellis,
| DR.. G. f. Esterly, Mr.. Dick Alden, Mr..
| Charlie Barnes, Mr.. Horace Macferran,
| Mr.. r. NJ. Ruggles, Mr.. W. A. Alexan-
| der, Mr.. E. ]. White and Mr.. Walter
| Burgess.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. J. B. Furry has issued invita-
lions for thimbIe party Monday after
noon complimentary to Miss Briggs of
Atchison.
Miss Mildred Faxon of Kansas City
spent Tuesday with Misses Myrtle and
IVah Davis.
Miss Susie Gay and Miss Gertrude
Devereux will give card party next
Thursday afternoon at their home on
Harrison street.
Miss May Davis went to Horton today
for q several days visit with friends.
Mrs. L. S. Sears of Texarkana, Tex,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w w Phi11iDS on Jackson street.