The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-12

The Mystic Circle is the attractive
name Of a hourishing literary club in
the little town of Newkirk, o. T. 1t
is composed of twenty members and
meets every alternate Thursday at the
homes of the members.
ssVestigia NuIla RetrOrsOm," No Steps
Backward, is the club motto and the
flower is the mistletoe. The officers
are Mrs. Nay King, president; Mrs.
Emma BardOe, vice president; Mrs
Annie NIidgeley, secretary and treas
urer.
Dainty little booklets have recently
been issued by the club, containing its
course of study, the names Of officers
and committees. also the constitution
The course of study is miscellaneous,
though most of the time during the
coming year will be devoted to litera-
ture. As a rule one afternoon is given
to a single author and his works. One
afternoon will be taken up in discuss
ing the Philippine question and some
time Will also be devoted to studying
the life in some of the foreign countries
At one meeting the roll call is to be an
swered by each member giving the re
cfpe of her favOrite dish. and Mrs. Lii
liam Cook will read a paper on the sub
5ect, Food of Different Nations and
How Prepared" Mrs. Annie Mldgeley
will prepare a paper on THE Ideal
Hostess" and this viii be followed by
a general discussion on the subject,
How Does Club Life Help a Woman
in Her Home Life2''
The members of the club are Mrs.
May King. Mrs. Emma BardOe- Mrs.
Annie Midgeley. Mrs. Evaline Rouse,
Mrs. Loretta Walker. Mrs. SalOme John
son. Mrs Jennie Ferguson, Mrs. Ida
Humphrey, Mrs. Carrie Pinkham, Mrs
Maggie TOWner Mrs. AIyra Moore, Mrs.
Matte Dolde Mrs. Lizzie Wright, Mrs.
r7fn Iar in
Nora Williams, Mrs. Mamie Best, Mrs.
Carrie Eastman, Mrs. Ella Smart and
Mrs. Harriet Stone.
An Enterprising Club.
The members Of the Philharmonic
club of Westbury, N. Y, are active
work. Besides their winter course of
study they have organized a free Ii
brary and reading room and this sum-
Iner have been doing all kinds of nice
things for the poor people Their last
effort was to give an outing to a whole
car load of children from the free kin
dergartens of Brooklyn. The children
arrived in Westbury in the morning and
were taken a delightful drive, ending
at the grounds of the Friends meeting
house. where a wholesome lunch was
served with a, romp afterward.
The Ruskin Club.
The Ruslzin club held a pleasant
meeting Wednesday afternoon at the
A. Rodgers read her paper on Rudyard
Kipling which was much enjoyed. This
paper which is exceptionally fine was
prepared some time ago for the West
ern SOrosis and met with so much ap-
prOval that it has since been read be-
fore several clubs. Light refreshments
were served during the afternoon
The Chaldean Club.
The Chaldean club has recently issued
Its course of study for the coming year.
NINA fr-aTv~ A
1t was made up by Mr.. H G. Larimer
and means a vast amount of work for
the club members but they will have
the satisfaction Of knowing at the com
pletiOn of their years work that they
have accomplished much Twice during
the year, October Sd and April Sd the
club win listen to lecture by Mr.. Lar
liner. One meeting during each month
will be held in the evening and the gen
tlemen will be invited.
A Pleasant Summer Club.
Some of the ladies on West street
between Fifth street and Sixth avenue,
have organized a delightful little club
for the summer. They meet Informally
about twice a week at the homes of the
mem bers; they take their fancy work
ana teach each other all the new wrink-
les.
Light refreshments are usually serv-
ed 1t is very informal and is scarcely
any work to the hostess but is a de-
hghtful way for the stay at homes to
afternoon
the long summer months.
Fads and Fancies.
Hat pin heads are larger than ever
this summer.
Some of the new dresses lace instead
of button.
Corn color is one of the most popular
colors this season; il is decidedly pretty
for petticoats.
Arabian Bouquet is the name of a
new perfume now much liked
IN Fr Hf4n
which the Duchess of Marlborough or
oers in Paris, one dressmaker there has
named one of the new fall wraps. the
Marlborough"
A delicate perfume for the bureau
drawer IS made by mixing one ounce
eacn OF cloves, nutmeg and tonga beans
with three ounces of orris root. all finely
ground Put in bags Of thin China silk
ana lay among the clothing.
Pink seems to be favOrite color this
season A hundred and forty pink shirt
VASES We're counted on Kansas avenue
one saturday evening recently in less
than an hour, and A entire pink dresses
IN the same length of time
Bronze shoes with square toes are the
latest in dressy street footwear.
Pretty lace boots have been made to
match duck dresses this year. Some of
these are made Of blue duck. with tinv
red and white polka dots red heels ana
are laced with red.
The cheapest and best way To mako
your friends nice Christmas present
IS 70 coIiect the Premium Stamps New
goods arriving daily at the Premium
Stamp store, S25 Kansas avenue.
Turquoise is one of the prettfest een,s
worn The exquisite shade of blue
Whitens the wearer's hand by contrast
and its presence is distinguished ar a