The Topeka state journal., 1899-12-06

A. T. Daniels, vice regent, Mrs. W. A.
Johnston, secretary. Mrs. F. NJ. kim
ball, treasurer. Mrs. N. F. Handy, his
tOrian, and Miss L. B. Nation, regis
trar.
At 10 o'clock the out of town dele
gates arrived: there are at present only
four chapters in the state, in Topeka,
Ottawa, Lawrence and Wlchlta ana
reports from each chapter were read.
Mrs. Katherine S. Lewis of Wichita was
reelected state regent.
A committee was appointed, consist
ing of the regents of the four chapters
and the state regent, to petition the
legislature for an appropriation with
which to improve and keep in order,
one of the important historical spots in
Kansas, namely Pawnee village in Re
public county, near White Rock, where
the American flag was first unfurled in
Kansas A committee was also an
pointed to draw UP resolutions of sym
pathy to be rendered DR.. Harriet Adams
and Miss Zu Adams on the death OF
Judge Adams. Numerous other mat
terS of business were attended to and
cial hour spent.
In the afternoon an interesting pro-
gramme was given 1t was as follows:
Piano solo. Mrs c. s. Gleed.
Address of welcome Mrs. George D
Hale, ex-regent Of the Topeka chapter.
Mrs. CaSSiuS NJ. Barnes of Guthrie
state regent of Oklahoma was to have
responded to the address of welcome
but as she was unable to be present
Mrs Lewis of Wichita made the re
spOnse "A paper, What are We Do
ing was also read by Mrs. Lewis. Mrs
NJ. L. Ward, regent of the General Ed
ward Hand chapter of Ottawa read an
interesting paper on THE Restoration
of Mount Vernon ''The History of
lent paper read by Mrs. NJ NJ. Miller
and Mrs. A. H. Horton read a delight
full paper on the subject, THE Danes
of the Revolution"
Betty Washington chapter of Lawrence
extended an invitation to the members
of the Topeka Chapter to go to Law
renee next October as guests of that
chapter.
The reception in the evening was a
delightful close of a very pleasant day.
Mrs. Wares pretty home was decorated
with cut flowers, American Beauty
roses predOminating, and a number of
flags. The receiving party consisted of
Mrs. Ware. Mrs. George d. Hale. Mrs.
a. H. Horton, Mrs. Katherine Lewis
of Wichita, Mrs. NJ. Z. B. Haskell of
Lawrence. and Mrs. NJ L. Ward of OF
tawa. while the members of the Topeka
Chapter assisted through the rooms.
There were about 200 guests present
during the evening. including the visit
ing delega tes, the Topeka Chapter and
the Sons of the American Revolution
The delegates from out of town We're:
Mrs. Haskell, Mrs. Fuller, Miss Ross,
and Miss Clark of Lawrence; Mrs Ward
and Mrs. Davis of Ottawa; Mrs w. z.
Stanley and Mrs. Lewis Of Wichita.
The day proved most profitable and
pleasant and the visitors cannot say
enough in praise of the hospitality
shown them. It is hoped that each
year a state conference may be held.
Heyden-Curry.
One Of the most elaborate weddings
which has taken place in North To-
peka recently. occurred last evening
when Miss Maude Curry, eldest daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs jerome Curry was
united in marriage with Mr. George
Heyden, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Y.
Heyden. The ceremony took place at
eight o'clock at the home of the brides
parents, 1923 Jackson street
At the appointed hour, Mrs. L. A.
Ryder took her place at the piano and
as the first notes of MendelssOhn's we'd
ding march hOated through the rooms
the bridal party descended the stairs
and entered the front parlOr where the
ceremony was performed. First came
Mrs. D. J. Hathaway with ropes OF
smilax. making green pathway for
the bridal party She was followed by
Rev. Mr.. COunternine- Then came the
groom and his best man. Mr.. Galen
Nichols. The bride came last leaning
on the arm of her father. She was pre-
ceded by her sister, Miss Flora Curry,
as maid Of honor.
The east end of the parlor was bank
ed with palms and garlands of snilax
extended from the chandeliers TO the
curriers' u Ll4G OO4lA- N.4AtAGA NAAA7 tAelAAAtS
bower of green the bridal party stood
and Rev. Mr. COuntermine performed
the impressive ring ceremony. while
Mrs Ryder played softly 20 Promise
Me" Immediately following the cere-
mOny an informal reception was held.
The bride looked unusually pretty in
her gown of cream satin. which was
made en- train and trimmed with lace
and ribbon. Her long tulle veil was
held in place by a diamond pin. She
wore white gloves and slippers and car
ried a bouquet of brides roses
Miss Flora Curry, the maid of honor,
wore a girlish gown of pink Organdie