The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-15
THREE SOCIALS GIVEN
MeSdameS Robertson Give
Series of Receptions,
MUSICAL CLUBS RECITAL
Other Pleasant Events in the
Social World,

Social WORD,
One of the very successful and pleasant
social affairs of the past week was the
three days series Of receptions given by
Mesdames F. H. and z. G. Robertson at
the home of the former, 10n North law
renee avenue The afternoons Of We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday were the
occasions, and seventy Invitations were
sssued for each day. At each afternoon
there were a large number of ladies pres
ent, and progressive whist was the prin-
cfpaI source of the entertainment. On
each occasion the rooms were lastly dec
GRATED with ported plants and cut flowers.
AT the close of each afternoon a very re-
freshing rejection was served by the
hostesses. The prizes for each day were
souvenir silver forks.
MERRY INSTALLATION PARTY.
A crowd Of young folks drove out to
Colwich Thursday night to participate in
the installation exercises Of the order OF
Sons Of Veterans at that place. Captain
Ezra Beard was the installing officer. The
drizzling rain did not daunt the young
folks. who proved that a twenty-mile ride
in Kansas on a rainy night had no ter
rors for such jolly crowd as they.
Following are those who composed the
party: Nessrs Claud Smith, Ezra Beard,
jim Beard, Jason Bennett, Oscar Ward.
- Carnahan, Marshal Walden and
Misses Amy Papes, Ada Sheppard, Rosa
To71r,
Matte Sellers, Emma Hornaday, Maud
Clark Mabel Berdine. May Morris, Miss
Pigg, Grace and Eva Gore, Bertha and
Nettie Hobson.
The young folks returned next morning
and reported an enjoyable time at Col
witch.
JOINT INSTALLATION.
The Joint installation of the officers Of
Caroline Harrison Circle. No. Sc, Ladies Of
the G. A. r., and Eggleston Post, No. pa,
G. A R., took place Wednesday evening,
January Il, in Harmony hall. Owing to
Indictment weather the attendance was not
large, and on account Of sickness only a
part Of the offfcers-elect could attend.
The thanks Of both organizations are
extended to Mrs. Colonel Bryan, Mrs.
Wallace, Mrs. Lawrence and Mr.. c. f.
Bigelow, who favored the audience with
songs and recitations.
Refreshments were served by the circle
ladies, all of which went to make a very
enjoyable evening for those present.
BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE.
The following program was rendered at
the B. Y. P. L. benefit concert Wednesday
evening. January Il, in the First Baptist
church:
Recitation-''Nell' Mrs. S. E. Laursnce
Whistling Solo .......................Se Selected
Otto Zimmerman.
Recitation OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Selected
Edna Shaw.
Cello solo-Melodia. .Harraden
Robert Parker.
Observation-Disclosures Discipline"
Ado12h Wendell.
Vocal solo-"For All Eternity" Cello
Obligato ........ ............M aScheroni
Arthur Ralph Marsh.
Recitation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Selected
Jessie Copeland.
Piano Solo
(a) Iiebestraume .............. ....Liszt
Cb) Hungarish ............... Mcdowell
Harry F. Funk.
Recitation ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Selected
Garfield Black.
Vocal Standardization Qrom Mes
siah) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Handel
Arthur Ralph Marsh.
Piano Solo
(a) Nocturne NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Chopin
CD Polonaise (B major ...Paderewski
Harry F. Funk
EXCELLENT PROGRAM
The program presented by the musical
club at their recital last Saturday evening
was pronounced by those present to have
heen the best one given by that organiza-
fion~this season. The numbers were we'll
chosen and executed in very satisfac-
tory manner. Miss Clark gave a short,
but very interesting sketch of the com
Posers represented on the program, all of
which were French, and told of the prin-
ripal works Of each.
The piano numbers were quite a fea tIre
Of the occasion, and the second one. Piece
Romentique ct Gavotte." by Chaminade.
played by Mrs. HiEginSon and Miss Clark.
received a very hearty encore.
The Rhapsody by Saint Saens. in which
Miss Leeper played the orchestral part.
was 4 fine number and showed the genius
Of the great composer Of Dance Micabre"
The piano solos by Miss Pierce and Miss
Findley Of Peabody were finely executed
and further demonstrated the fact that
women are the best interpreters of
womans music. Both played selections Of
Chaminaud's composition. and Miss Find
ley RESPONDED 10 ii persistent encore with
zhe "Flatterer'' by he same composer.
The Ave Maria for voice. violin and
piano, was pleasing number and Mr.
Lee brought out we'll the beautiful theme
in his prelude, sustaining the voice
throughout.
The vocal solos my Mr.. McClurg. Mr..
Haynes and Miss McClung were finely
rendered and were a great source Of
pleasure TO those present. Miss McCIung
sang from ''AIignon'' the vel known aria
''Dost Thou Know That Sweet Land by
AmhroSia Thomas.
Mr.. Haynes gave an excellent rendition
Of "Flavian's Song" by GODDARD. and re-
sponded 70 an encore with a beautiful liz
lie song by Hawley.
Mr.. McClung was in excellent voice and
his selection. ''ASthove." by Troteve.
brought out the best qualities Of his fine
voice.
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