The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-05-11
SOCIAL AND Personal.


One Of the largest and most impor-
tant social events of the season was
the reception and dance given by the
Elks Thursday evening, the occasion
being the. opening Of their new rooms IN
the Masonic building.
The Elks now have the entire tnlr9
floor, which has been newly furnsneu
in a rich and tasteful manner. Inc
rooms were all deliberately decorated
with palms and cut flowers Ior lhe
affair Thursday evening.
The folding doors between the three
dining rooms we're thrown open' ILlAtA A
ing one large room where clareI
punch, lemonade, sandwiches cone,
pickles and olives, strawberries les
cream and cakes were served during the
The Elks constituted the reception
committee, and each one wore a Oauss
of purple ribbon. About SIX huh1 l'1
guests called during the evening Inc
reception was from $3.50 until 10, aIter
which dancing was kept until ldtS
hour in the new reading room when
IS admirably arranged for dancing. the
Dillars down the center Of the room
were wound with foliage and bridal
wreath. and in once corner was sta
toned Watsons orchestra Of sixteen
pieces.
make the affair a success, and 1t VIII
be remembered as one Of the pleasant
events of the year.
The ChanceI Chapter Tea.
One Of the most pleasant Of the Sc
ries of teas given by the Chancel Chap
ter of Grace Cathedral was given
Thursday afternoon at the bishop, 5
house The affair was IN charge Oh
Miss Hambleton. Miss Mary Handle
ton, Miss Emily Elliott and MISS
Georgiana WATSON.
The broad porches were well PROVIDED
with couches and hammocks, piled win
gay pillows and the interior OF the
house was simply decorated with snow
balls and the first nasturtiums or the
season. while the pretty summer gowns
greatly enhanced the beauty OF the
scene.
In the library Miss Louise Smith and
Miss Ruth McClintock served iced tea
from a punch bowl. Miss Rossington
and Miss Gay had charge Of the taole
where candy and fancy articles were
sold, and ice cream was served in the
dining room Mrs. Millspaugh and MISS
Elvie AIillspaugh assisted through the
The hours were from until 6. and a
large number Of guests called during
that time.
An Informal Musical.
Mr.. c. S. Sutton entertained very
pleasantly at a musical Wednesday
evening at his rooms on Harrison street
complimentary to Mr. and Mrs b. L
Lewis of the City of Mexico, who are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs George W..
Crane.
The programme was an entertaining
one, and those taking part were MT
and Mrs II. l. Robinson, the Misses
Wyatt, Mr.. J. J. Falls, Mr.. Fred COVER
Dr. c. B. Hill and Mr.. Sutton. There
We're about twenty guests present ana
after the programme refreshments
were served.
Rethany Seniors Entertain.
Archdeacon Crawford entertained the
graduating class of Bethany college
very pleasantly Wednesday evening at
the home of Bishop Millspaugh The
members Of the class are Miss Helen
Smith Miss Lucille Mulvane, Miss Ru n
McClintock Miss Anna. Harrison, Miss
Neal Hough. Miss Lucretia Grosvenor,
Miss Ida Shanllin and Miss Grace
Allen. Miss Kate Adam, of Cedarvale'
was also a. guest The evening was a
delightfully."- informal affair. Refresh h
1nents of ice cream, Strawberries and
cake were served.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Marie Heirnke of the City Of
Mexico. who has been spending a few
days in Topeka with the Misses Ros-
sington, left today for Leavenworth.
Mrs. Harry Lewis left today for a five
or six weeks visit with her sister in
Arkansas.
Miss Kate Adam has returned to her
with Miss Ida Shanklin at Bethany col
lege.
Frank P MacLennan has returned
from the east.
Mr. and Mrs J. Weiss will entertain
their card club Saturday evening.
Mrs. Frank BOnebrake is entertaining
at thimbles this afternoon compliment
tary to her sister, Mrs. Dick Spencer OF
Kansas City.
Mrs. W. J. Black returned THURSDAY
evening from a five weeks visit in tn,
City of Mexico with Mrs. c. r. Hud
son.
Miss Mabel FOUGHT will leave Satur
day for a several months visit in Ohio
Mrs. A. A. Robinson. Mrs. NJ. A Low
Mrs c. A. Mcclure, Miss Meta Robin
son, Miss Vera Low and Miss Eddy re
turned today from a months trip t,
California and southern Oregon.
Mrs. l. L. Korn is visiting relative
in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Iagerstron
have rented their home on Tyler stree
and viii leave the first of June TO
Springfield, ILL.,. to spend the summer
they may make their home there. per
manently.
Mrs. H. A Beal1ey of st. Marvs
spending few days in Topeka
Mrs. H. P. Dillon is entertaining a
tea this afternoon for Miss Ruby Nick
erson Of the City Of Mexico
Mr.. Z. L. Miner of Sabetha is visitin
his brother, J. NJ Miner on Jackso
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