The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


Mrs. G. G. Hague. Mrs. Richard Har-
greaves and Mrs. w E. Atchison were
responsible for giving the members of
the Stedman club, their families and
number of invited guests. delightful
evening at the Stedman parlors on
New Years.
The entertainment consisted of a lect-
ure by superintendent W. NJ Davidson
entitled An Hour With Edgar Allan
Poe" Mr.. Davidson's delivery was ex-
cellent and showed that he had spent
much time and thought on it's prepara-
ton; he has delivered it a, number of
times in other cities and all who have
heard 1t say that it is worthy of spec
lal mention. At the close of the lecture
pleasant social hour was spent. Fruit
punch was served by Miss Mamie Har-
greaVes and Miss Helen Grey. The hall
was artistieally decorated for the oc-
.casion with mistletoe, Christmas greens
roses and hyacinths.
Besides the club members and their
families the invited guests were, Mr..
and Mrs L. D. Whittemore, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. NJ. Davidson, DR.. and Mrs. w
A McCarter, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hath
way, Mr.. and Mrs. o. b. Martin, Mr..
and Mrs Frank Shepherd, Mr.. and Mrs
r. H. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. A NJ
Harvey, Mrs. A. J. Arnold, Mrs. V. B.
Mccoy, Mrs L. E. Thorpe, Mrs. w. L
Grey and Miss Helen Grey of Ration, N
NJ, Miss Elizabeth Davidson, Miss Anna
Murphy, Miss Venice Whitney, Miss
klmban and Mr.. Walter Head.
AS a souvenir every one present was
given a Perry print of Poe, enclosed
within the program.
An Informal Party.
"a pleasant little New Years card
party was given Monday evening at the
home of Miss Jennie Simmons The
prizes were won by Miss Nellie Wether-
holt and Mr.. John Green. Refreshments
were served in two courses and the
evening was an enjoyable affair.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. w. o.
Rigby, Miss Jennie Simmons, Miss Ada
Simmons, Miss Nellie Wetherholt, Miss
Eda Smythe, Miss Clyde Hornaday,
Miss Katherine Ernich, Miss Pauline
Maier, Miss Emma Whitmer, Miss
Emily Goe, Miss Eta Hannigan, Miss
Bird Tzannigan, Mr.. John Green, Mr..
Fred Click, Mr.. Tom Whitmer Mr..
| Charles Smith, Mr.. John Buchanan,
Mr.. Ralph Clauser, Mr.. Ed Roehr, Mr..
F. w. Strawn, Mr.. Fleisch. Mr.. Bert
Harris and Mr.. U. S. Alvord.
aylOr-Checksfield.
Miss Hattie Checksfeld. youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
ChecksfieId, and Mr.. Charles H Taylor
We're married last Thursday evening at
the home of the brides parents, Rev.
H. G. Fonkin of the Third Presbyterian
church, officiating.
About forty relatives and friends were
present The bridal party entered to the
time of MendelsSOhn'S wedding march
played by Miss Maud Mummery. The
bride wore a pretty blue silk gown with
a white silk front and clover leaf trim
ming. She carried a bouquet of white
hyacinths, roses and ferns. After the
! ceremony elaborate refreshments were
served in the dining room.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor went at once to
house keeping at 219 North Lake street,
where they will be at home to their
friends after January 20.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. L. B. Smith left Sunday for her
home in Colorado Springs after spend
ing the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. B. Smith.
Miss Brown of Wichita is visiting her
sister, Mrs. T. P. Gully.
The H. H. club will give a subscrip-
! ton party Thursday evening at Hud-
sons hall, in honor of Mr.. Warren
Cheney, one of the former members who
is spending the holidays in Topeka
Miss Grace Margaret Hill of the Bos-
tonians and Mrs. A. E. Mckee of Kan
sas City spent New Years with their
mother, Mrs. ]. Lee knight on Polk
! street.
Engraved or printed cards and wed
ding invitations. Adams Brothers.
Mrs. John f. Stewart left Monday for
her new home in Clay Center.
H. K. Weems has returned from a
visit at his home in Moberly, Mo.
spent Sunday in Lawrence with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. N. Roberts.
The second Chancel Chapter tea will
be given Wednesday afternoon, January
/ 10, at the home of Miss Grace Weiss at
421 Tyler street. Miss Weiss will be
assisted by Miss Edna Crane.
Miss Jessie Aide of Kansas City, who
has been Mrs. Ashton's guest, returned
| to her home Tuesday.
Misses Mabel and Helen Wilson will
entertain informally at cards Thursday
| evening.
Mr. and Mrs J. Willis White will
give a seven o'clock dinner this evening
! at their home in Potwin.
Mrs. G. r. Hudson accompanied her
sister, Miss Louise Willis, to Mexico,
! Mo-, Tuesday, where she will enter
/ Hardin college; Mrs. Hudson will re-
turn to Topeka before leaving for her
new home in the City of Mexico.
The party which was to have been
! given this evening at the home of Mr..
Edward Dennis, by the young men of
the Thalia Card club, complimentary