The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-03-26
FROM THE ASTRAE
Farewell Surprise Reception
rendered the President.
PRETTY CHURCH SOCIAL
Given for Those Who Have
Joined During the Year

On last Thursday evening the members
of Astraea very coolly walked into the
home of their president, Mrs. W. c.
Smith, and took possession. As the family
were preparing to move. the house was
decorated in a very original manner,
packing cases and rolled-up carpets beine
much in evidence, while draperies. pictures
and other ornaments were cons q cuous by
their absence. The dismantled house
seemed only to add to the guests enjoy
ment. Mrs. Copeland, on behalf Of the
Cub, presented Mrs. Smith with a beauti-
fully bound volume Of KiplinS's poems,
and a cluster of Mareschal Mel and La
France roses. The flowers ana wrappings
of the gift representing as nearly as pos
sible the club co1ors pink and silver. Mrs.
Smith responded feelingly. saving that
nothing material was needed - remind
her Of the happy days spent with the
members of Astraea.
In the literary contest which followed,
Miss Lulu Andrews won the first prize,
which was jerome X. Jerome's 'Id,e
Thoughts Of an Idle Fellow" while Mrs
Lon Williams and Mrs. \. J. Apologize
drew straws for the consolation prize.
The ladies then took possession of the
dining room and served a dainty lunch
which they had brought with them. the
hostess enjoying the novelty of being a
guest in her own house. The pleasures Of
the evening were greatly enhanced by a
recitation given by the inimitable Mrs.
Copeland. After enjoying q pleasant even
ing the guests departed, wishing Mrs.
Smith many happy renewals OF her old
friendships in Newton. which Will be the
future home of the family.
CHURCH RECEPTION.
A delightful reception was held last Fri
day night at ;he Emporia Avenue NJ E
church, given by the pastor. official board
and other members to those who have
united with the church during the confer
ence year now closing. Prayers were Of
fered by Rev. T. P. Wooten. and ad-
dresses We're delivered as follows:
For the Official Board"-Mr 3. D. Al
leE.
For the Young People'-Rev. n. NJ
odeH. Response by DIR. A. D. Jones
Through the Presiding Elders Spec
tacles''-Rev. H. Watt
After the benedictiQn by Rev. C. II.
Mathis, a social hour was enjoyed. during
which, refreshments were served by
committee consisting of the wives of the
6flcias members.
The pastor, Rev. ". '. Burns, Is now
closing his third year with this congrega-
ton. During his pastorate the church in
debtedness. which for thirteen years had
been embarrassing the congregation.
amounting in all to nearly 81 800. has been
paid, and new hope and inspiration has
come instead. The congregations are in
creasing and the Sunday school is crowd
ing the church. so that the question Of a
new edihce is beginning TO be agftated.
All are now rejoicing in The hopeful! out
look with which the church can view the
future.
FAREWELL PARTY.
On Thursday evening, March %. Miss
Nettie Copeland entertained a number of
her young friends and a very pleasant
time was enjoyed. The party was given
as A goodby to Roy Earl and George
Smith. Games and music were the order
OF the evening. and an elegant lunch was
served az - O'Clock. Those present Wore.
Misses Ruth Hickman. Bertha Schmer-
horn, Erma Slough. Sadie Stevens An
Sickner Bessie Appleeate. Pearl Drake
Cora Bear. Nahle Williams Tu1u WIN
lams. Maria Philips. Pauline RurSeu les
Sic Copeland Nettie Copeland; Masters
Roy Smith. Earl Smith. George Smith
George Snowflake. Clarence 1fcl-ol,
Clarence Goodrich. Charlie Mathis C,Ia,do
Goodrich Perrin Hickman. George Drake
monte Schmerhorn, Frank Park. Leslie
Copeland
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.
on Monday evening the friends of Mr.
ana MIS- William Debusmann. 443 River
View. gave Mr. DebuSmanu q comnIata SIR
PRISE the event being his birthday. some
nice presents were receive. The ov-a,i,,,-
was pleasantly spent at progressive whist
ana other games until a ate hour. when
they were usheTed 10 the dining room
where an elaborate lunch was served. The
guests departed wishing Mr. Debusmsrn
many more such happy BIRTHDAYS The
invited guests We're: Mr.. and Mrs PHI
Bryan Mr.. and Mrs. Ben REYNOLDS Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Chamberlain. NJ. and
Mrs. Roy Simiesou. Miss Clara knight
Miss Ida Warfield. Mr.. Win Warfe'a Mr.
Charlie Smith, NJ Walter Wa~fe,d Ar
Frank Varied and Masters George and
Frank Dobusmanu.
CELEBRATE A BIRTHDAY
surprise party was given NJ the home
oi Mss Daisy Watson last Friday cvenfnc.
In honor az her 12th birthday. & d4ir.,
lunch was served. Those present wore.
Josie Williams Ida Williams r,f-r+, A.