The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-29
DAY IN SOCIETY.
Well Known Young Ladies En-
terrain For Grace Cathedral.
Bethany College Campus Turn
ed Into a Fairy Bower.
ANNUAL LAWN FETE.
Event Was a Decided Success
as Heretofore.
News Personal and Otherwise
About Society People.
ANNUAL LAWN FETE.

The lawn fete given by the members
Of the Chancel Chapter of Grace Ca
thedral in the Bethany grounds Wed
nesday evening. was a success as their
affairs always are
This is an annual event which is look
ed forward to with interest; it comes at
a time when there is little gong on III
society and every one is longing I1I
something to happen, and then the
Bethany grounds always look IheIH
prettiest at this time of the year
The lights twinl1ling through the
dense foliage, the airy summer IrochS
OF the ladies fitting over the lawn anu
the soft music in the distance. all com
bined to make an ideal scene
Ice cream and AXE were served on the
lawn north of the building, where dam
~ tables We're arranged; this was IN
charge of Miss Rossington, Miss Ham
bleton. Miss Stickney. Miss Roberta
WATSON and Miss Moss.
A quaint little gypsy tent was ar
ranged on the grass plot, directly IN
front of the main entrance 1t was Iur-
uished with oriental rugs ana pliIoWs,
while at the back was a fire which cast
d weird light over the scene Mrs. Z,
J. Smith in a fantastic costume, told
fortunes: she was assisted by Miss Ivan
Davis and Miss Edna McClfntock-
The entrance to the gymnasium halI
was fitted up in luxurious manner;
there were couches piled with pillows,
dance, and a soft light was shed by
numerous odd lanterns and hanging
lamps Lemonade was served here by
Miss Harriet Jones, Miss Bessie stew
art. Miss Pearlade Prescott and Miss
Ray Martin.
The candy booth was in charge of
Mrs. David Palmer and Miss Rosamond
Horton, and proved to be very attrac-
tive spot.
The gymnasium was decorated in
flags and red, white and blue draperies,
and there dancing was kept up all even
ing; this was in charge of Miss Helen
Thompson and Miss Janette Lord
Music for dancing was furnished by Mr..
I. c. Lewis.
Another attraction was delightful
open air concert which was given on
the veranda under the management of
Miss Pearlade Prescott. The Amphion
Mandolin club played several selections.
Miss Vera Low sang, Miss Pearlade
Prescott played a violin solo, Miss
Eleanor Work gave a piano number and
Mr. Ernest Council and Mr.. Howard
Lawrence sang solos.
The members of the Viennese club
and their young lady friends enjoyed a
delightful outing at NinewOod Wednes-
day afternoon and evening. They went
out in the afternoon, taking their sup
DerS with them and remained for a
dance in the evening.
The party was chaperoned by Mr.. and
Mrs. A +. Campbell. Those present
were: Miss Kate Freshman, Miss Vida
Wood. Miss Mabel Wood. Miss Edith
GuibOr, Miss Grace Lemon, Miss Emma
Dennis Miss Nellie Lincoln Miss Ethel
DeObert, Miss Helen Walker. Miss May
Wilson. Miss Rose Davis, Miss Jessie
King. Miss Gertrude Felt, Miss Emma.
Gehring of Lawrence, Mr. Will Tinker,
Mr. Phil Daley, Mr.. Clark Daley, Mr..
Everett Akers. Mr.. Roger Van Hook
Mr.. Louie Felt, Mr.. George Barry, Mr..
Harry Bowen. Mr.. Ralph Van Houten,
Mr.. Harvey Davis, Mr.. Theodore Snat-
finger and Mr.. Malcolm Garrard.
Notes and Personal Mention.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Scott of Denver
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Z. Vincent left this morning for an ex-
tended trip in the east before returning
to their home.
Mrs. c. r. Hudson and sister Miss
Louise Willis, left today for a short trip
to Chicago.
Miss Rose Prescott has returned from
a several weeks visit in Pueblo
Mrs. Florence l. Walker and Madame
Marie J. Mettke of Bethany college left
Wednesday for trip to Colorado.
Miss Laura +. Oldham who is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs Charles Downing
will return to her home in Kansas City
Saturday.
Miss FeneIia Dana will leave in a few
days for Madison, Kansas. to spend the
Mrs. H. A. Tice and children will leave
Friday for Cascade, Colorado. where
they expect to spend the summer
Mrs George p. Shuler has returned
from a four weeks visit in Salina.
Mrs. A L. Smith of Packwood, Iowa,
is in Topeka, the guest of A A Majors
and family.
Mrs George H. Fair and daughters.
Helen and Florence, have been spending
a few days al NortonvilIe, the guest Of
Miss Trimble.
The Junior Christian Endeayor so
ciety OF the First Baptist church held
its annual picnic at Garfield park We'd
nesday afternoon and evening There
were about thirty in attendance
Miss Nendla Johnson has returned
from visit with relatives and friends
Gn Kansas City
Mrs. L. r. Kennedy and daughter
Inez of Lake Charles. La, formerly of
Topeka, are in the city visiting Mrs
kennedy's sister, Miss Higgins on Ty-
Ter street, and other friends
Mrs. John Norton who has been SER
iously i'll for the past month is slowly
improving.
The primary union will meet Friday
afternoon at AIS in the rooms of the
Young Women's Christian association
Miss Edith Wilson of Sisterville w
V is spending the summer with Dr.
and Mrs J. F. Minney.
DR.. and Mrs. J. E Minney returned
Tuesday from months trip in the
east.
Miss Lottie Steinberg returned today
from Kansas City.