The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-19
hIrs. ice Lecturs.


China and China Closets" was the
subject of an interesting lecture given
Wednesday afternoon at Unity church
BY Mrs. Mary T. Grey Of Kansas City.
under the auspices Of the Ceramic Art
club Of Topeka
that she has spent many years in max
ing the fine collection Of china. and pot
terry which she used for illustration. and
which is considered one of the finest
in the west
She gave a comprehensive history of
china from the time it was invented Up
to the present day. and she had speci-
mems to illustrate nearly every stage OF
its development There were two tables
loaded with exquisite bits Of pottery.
and after the lecture the ladies had the
privilege of examining it Some Of the
most interesting were relics OF the cliff
dWeElers, the early Egyptians and
Greeks and some pieces unearthed from
Peruvian graves. while the handsome
pieces of Delft, Copenhagen, RoohCw GOD,
ROYAL Blue ClOisonne. Wedgewood,
Doulton. Dresden and old Chelsea filed
every one with admiration
While in Topeka Mrs Grey was the
guest of Mrs. J. K Hudson Today she
went to Abilene, where she will de-
liver her lecture
Orphans Home Dance.
The dancing party given Wednesday
evening at HudsOn's hall by the Ia
dies Of the orphans home, was a decid-
ed financial success though the attend
anee was not SO large as was desired
owing to the number OF affairs taking
place at the same time. Ice cream and
cake were served during the evening on
small tables under the balcony Wat
sons orchestra furnished the music and
the evening was much enjoyed by the
dancers. Nearly two hundred dollars
were cleared The ladies who had
charge Of the affair are grateful to the
many friends who generously contribu-
ted to the success Of it.
Notes aHd Personal Mention.
Mrs. ]. W. Davis left today for Chi
cage where she viii spend a week or
two.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carson entertained
their card club Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Leroy Warren of Kansas City,
No, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs L s.
Spra que Mrs. Warren IS the sister of
DR.. John BarroWs, president Of Oberlin
college
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes have
moved from West Tenth avenue to 1913
WaShbuFn avenue, corner of Huntoon
and WaShburn avenue
Mrs P. G. Noel entertained at lunch
con Wednesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Wear and Captain and Mrs krauthof.
Miss Lillian Vincent returned to her
home in Clay Center Wednesday after
a several weeks visit with Mrs Chas.
| Barnes.
The Pactolian club will meet Satur-
day afternoon at the home of Miss
Mary Barley on Harrison street. TO-
stead of with Miss Lille Freeman as
was first intended Professor Black viii
deliver a lecture on the Influence OF
| French Literature upon the English
| Literature"
| Mrs. r c. Gay and daughter, Miss
/ Susie Gay attended the reception il
Lawrence Wednesday afternoon. giver
| by Mrs. George lines. Mrs Arthur
| Weaver and Mrs Herbert Bullene
| Mrs. Frank Hake of Arkansas City /:
I visiting the family of s. ". Stewart Al
/ 1920 Madison street
/ Mrs J. P. Harris and Mrs. Ralph Har-
ris of Ottawa spent Wednesday shop
ping in Topeka.
Mrs James b Hayden, Miss Bessi,
| Hayden and Mr.. Dean Low went t
Kansas City Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Hall have re
turned to Kansas City after a visit Il
Topeka.
Engraved cards and wedding invita-,
/ tons. Adams Bros. III Kansas avenue