The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-01-02

and a Regina music box played during
the afternoon A dainty luncheon was
served in one of the rear rooms.
AT MRS. WILSON'S.
Mrs. c. s. Sutton and Mrs. A. K
Wilson received informally at Mrs. Will
sons pretty home on West Sixth street.
Their callers were given quaint little
nut, tied with a ribbon and on it in gilt
lettering, 1900
The entire house was tasteful1y decor
ated and in an alcove off of the parIor
was a punch bowl. The hostesses them
selves served dainty refreshments in
the back parlor.
AT MRS. ASHTON'S.
Mrs. Ashton's dainty little home on
resorts of the afternoon. Mrs. Ashton
was assisted by the three young ladies
from Kansas City who have been her
guests for some time. The rooms were
prettily decorated with cut flowers, ev-
ergreen and holly; they were darkened
and a rosy glow was shed over the fur
nishings by the shaded lights. Coffee.
biscuits and cake were served in the
dining room. Mrs. Ashton's faVors have
already been mentioned.
AT MISS WHITMER'S.
Miss Julia Whitmer. assisted by five
of her friends received at her home on
West Sixth avenue. The favOrs were
cards bearing the names of the ladies,
and Happy New Year wishes. with a
tiny horseshoe attached. Refreshments
We're served from a pretty green and
white decked table in the dining room.
A sweet toned music box played during
the afternoon and punch was served.
AT MISS HADLEY'S.
Miss Ethel Hadley. assisted by a
number of her girl friends received
from until at her home on Clay
street The callers were admitted and
directed to the dressing rooms by Miss
cellars. Punch was served by Miss
Pearls Owens and Miss Winifred Had
ley.
The receiving party stood in the back
parlor which was decorated with holly
and evergreen. Some of the prettiest
decorations. however, were in the din
ing room where a delicious luncheon was
served. The favors were, cards bearing
the names of the hostesses with a small
stick of candy attached, signifying.
stick to a good thing
AT MISS SHEAFOR'S.
The club of young girls that received
at the home of Miss Lucille Sheafor en-
tertained their callers in a delightful
manner. The rooms We're all appropri-
ately decorated for the occasion. Punch
was served in the room where the re-
eeiving party stood and dainty lunch
con was given the callers in the dining
room.
Notes and Personal Mention.
The vignette club will meet Thurs
day afternoon, instead of Wednesday,
with Mrs. c. A. Mcclure, at her home
on Topeka avenue.
The Missionary meeting of the Ladies'
society of the Central Congregational
church will be held Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Cowgirl at
1888 Mulvane street.
The Helman-Taylor Art exhibit will
be held at Library hall from the thir-
teenth to the sixteenth, inclusive.
Mrs o. J. Badders has returned from
a weeks visit in Valley Falls.
Miss Grace M. Hill, who is with the
Bostonians, spent New Years in To-
peka with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs W. W. Bollard enter
tanned at O'Clock dinner Saturday
evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. M. E.
Human of Plevna, Kansas.
Miss Sadie Atchison of Leavenworth
is visiting her sister, Mrs. w J. Black
Misses Florence and Winifred Well
come are visiting friends in Atchison.
]. Ambrose PlamondOn of Chicago is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P.
Plamondon at lila Quincy street.
Mr.. w. M. Quigley and daughters of
Sterling who have been visiting DR.. and
Mrs. c. r. Reed, returned to their home
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. T. Guymon of Lib
eral, Kan, are visiting relatives in the
city.
Apleasant New Years party was given
Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Will
lam Schutt at their home at ia West
Fifth street, complimentary to Mr.. A.
L. Lowenstein of St Joe, Mo. After
refreshments were served the remain
der of the evening was spent in dancing.
Music was furnished by Bailey's or
chestra. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Kihlberg, Mr. and Mrs. Affron,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher Miss Flossie
Schutt, Mr.. A. Lowenstein, Mr.. Harry
Schutt and Master A. Affron.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Watkins enter
tanned a small party of friends last
night.