The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-02-10

A charming thirnble party was given
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. George P.
Ashton at her home on Topeka avenue.
The guests of honor were Mrs. Ismond
of Hamilton, Mo-, and Mrs. Brown of
Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Mrs. Ashton always thinks Of some
thing original for her guests to do;
when issuing her invitations she re-
quested every one to bring their work,
done up in packages. When all had as
sembled she collected the packages, and
after telling to whom they belonged,
had every one guess what they con-
tanned. Mrs Parker and Miss Lena
McCray guessed the greatest number
correctly and cut for the prize. Mrs.
Parker was the fortunate one and re-
cefved pretty cup and saucer.
The room were decorated with frag-
rant blossoms and an elaborate lunch
con was served.
The invited guests were Mrs. Ismond,
Mrs. Brown, Mrs. D. L. Lakin, Mrs. I.
s. Lauck, Mrs. A. L. Williams Mrs.
Harry Williams, Mrs. L. M Crawford,
Mrs. David Mulvane, Mrs. Albert Par
ker, Mrs. D. o. McCray. Mrs. D. P.
Paxton, Mrs. a. Bergen, Mrs.J. P. Dav-
is, Mrs. J. NJ. Patton, Mrs. G. N. Elliott,
Mrs. A. L. Redden, Mrs. S. S. OFT, Mrs
Mrs. w. H. Johnston, Mrs. w. c.
Squtres, Mrs. H. S. Dinner, Mrs. E. ].
Covill, Mrs. VIM. Wadsworth. Mrs. Geo.
B. Palmer, Mrs. Vogenitz, Mrs. E. M.
p. MacLennan, Mrs. w. s. Charles. Mrs.
n. z. Garretson, Mrs. Elliott, Mrs. Gui-
Dor, Mrs West, Mrs. A B. Jetmore,
Mrs. Henry keeler, Mrs. Morse, Mrs
Frank, Mrs. Jacques, Mrs. Nathan
Price. Mrs. Paul Hudson, Mrs VIM.
Smith, Miss z. NJ. Thompson, Miss Edna
Carpenter, Miss Kefm of Johnstown,
Pa Miss Florence Horn, Miss Peacock,
Miss Winifred Wagner, Miss Lena Nc
Cray
The hostess was assisted by Miss
Horn. Miss McCray and Miss Keim.
This is the first of a series of parties to
be given by Mrs. Ashton.
Mrs. GOdard's Party.
Mrs. A. A. GODDARD was the hostess at
q delightful card party Thursday after
noon at her home on Taylor street. It
was In honor of the legislators wives
now in Topeka. Progressive high five
was the game of the afternoon; the pri-
yes which were pretty gift books were
won by Mrs. Coleman. Mrs. Handy and
Mrs. Robinson.
The decorations through the rooms
consisted of carnations and smilax
Dainty refreshments were served
The invited guests were Mrs. Chas
Harris of Emporia, Mrs. w. A Coy of
Oskaloosa, Mrs. H. F. Mason of Gar
den City, Mrs. Chas. Johnson of Oska-
loosa, Mrs. P. E. Gregory of Lyndon
Mrs. E. r. Burkholder of HilIsboro
Mrs. H. F. Geissler of Oakley, Mrs. III.
L. Coleman of Centralia, Mrs Wheat
ley of Galena, Mrs. Allen of Ottawa.
Mrs Shelton of Grand Rapids. Mich
Mrs. Joerger of Leavenworth, Mrs N.
F. Handy, Mrs. w. w. Kitehen Mrs,
f. 2. MacLennan, Mrs. Wall, Mrs w
T. Swift, Mrs. D. A. Clements, Mrs. c.
Z: Funnel, Mrs. H. L. Shirer, Mrs. A.
MarbuTg, Mrs. P. c. Chamberlain, Mrs
Frank Willard, Mrs. o. L. Clark Mrs
avery Turner, Mrs. Walter Bates, Mrs
a f Robinson, Mrs. F. z. Nipps, Mrs
SEQ Smith, Miss Belle Thompson and
Miss Ruth Smith
Mrs GODDARD expects to give another
card narty next month.
An Informal Party.
Mrs. A. r. Quinton entertained in
formally Wednesday afternoon for Miss
Sadie Quinton of Denrnarlr TO- 80
Is visiting her uncles, A. B. and e. s
Sulnton' and Miss Helen Dick of Crab
me afternoon was pleasantly spent
ny the following young ladies': Miss