The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-07

ed to an arch decorated for the occa'
sion, where they were met by Rev. A. A
! Parker pastor of st. Paurs NJ. E. church
who pronounced the short but impressive
ceremony before a large assemblage OF
friends and relatives.
The bride looked very charming dress
ed in dainty Persian lawn, trimmed
| in lace and ribbon, and carrying a clus-
ter Of brides roses. The groom wore the
conventional black.
After congratulations all repaired to
the dining room, where an elaborate
luncheon was served.
Mr.. Shearer is a we'll known contractor
and builder in this city, and he is highly
esteemed by all his friends. Mrs. Shearer
is young lady Of noble character and
valuable reputation.
The presents received were numerous,
costly and useful
After November l Mr.. and Mrs Shearer
will be at home to their friends at 931
ST. Francis avenue, where the groom has
prepared a beautiful little home to which
to take his bride. Their many friends
join in wishing them happy, long and
prosperous life
by the parents of the groom, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Shearer.
RECEIVES FOR VISITORS.
Two most enjoyable receptions were
given during carnival week by the job
bers Of Wichita to the visiting merchants
and their wives. The receptions were
given in the Commercial club rooms on
the afternoons of Wednesday and FRI
day. About 500 people were present on
Wednesday and on Friday the number
was increased to 700.
The parlors and dining rooms had been
beautifed with palms and ferns. Light
refreshments of sandwiches and coffee
ice cream and assorted cake, were served
to the many guests.
The gentlemen of the jobbers' associa-
ton were assisted in receiving by Mrs.
A. S. Parks, Mrs. W. w. Johnston, Jr,
Mrs. Chas. Aylesbury and Mrs. c. G.
Cohn. The many visitors who called
during the afternoons were highly pleas
ed with the most excellent way in which
they were received.
ALMA CIRCLE.
The Alma Chautauqua Circle, which
was organized last fall, has been reor-
ganized and during this year will meet
upon Monday evenings. Last winter this
circle was the largest in the city. Its
name was given it in honor of Mrs.
Alma Piatt. to whose enthusiastic labors
is due the success of Chautauqua work in
this city. Upon next Monday evening
the circle will meet at the home of Dr..
Taylor. SOP North Market street Follow
ing is the program for the meeting:
Song by Circle.
Paper, "IIow Absolutism in France
Grew Under Henry ", Richelieu and
Mazarin'-Prof. H. B. Scott.
Map Review Of the Old French Prov
inces-Miss Alice Jones.
Roll Call: Answered by opinions con-
corning Chinese affairs.
Debote: Resolved That High Civil
lization Has No Right to suppiant a
Lower One"-R. NJ Piatt Mrs. J. G. Dor
sey.
Address: Future Growth OF the Philip
pine Islands''-Hon Otto Eckstein.
CHAUTAUQUA CIRCLE.
The Epworth League of the First NJ |
e. church has organized a Chau- |
tauqua Circle. The meeting for organjza- |
ton was held last Monday night, at
which time new officers were elected. This
year the circle is going 20 have larger |
attendance. Circle meetings will be held /
On Monday evening IN the First NJ z. /
church parlors. The program as made /
out fer the next meeting is:
The rivalry of Nations, Chapter /
Rev. F. n. Lynch
The French Revolutton-Mrs. o. A. |
Boyle.
Map Review-AFiss Stever.
Roll CaIl-Quotations from present day
opinions respecting China
Debate-Resolved. That a higher civil
cation has no right to force itself on a
over one. Affirmative Dr. Noble and Mr..
5ibson; negative, Professor Marshall and
Mr.. Ray Torrey.
Alus;c-Niss Darl OldfeId.