The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-07
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Mrs. W. A. L. Thompson and daugh-
ter, Miss Helen Thompson, were the
hostesses at an enjoyable reception TINS
afternoon at their home on Harrison
street. The afternoon was perfect Tor
such an affair and during the receiving
hours the house was thronged with call
ers-
The rooms were darkened and lighted
artificially Bowls and vases of great
feathery chrysanthemums were used IN
all of the rooms with the exception OF
the dining room and library In the par
lor were white; in the music room and
den, yellow; and in the library, Amerl-
can Beauty roses. In one corner OF the
library was a punch table, decked Win
trailing vines of asparagus fern; it was
in charge of some of the assisting
young ladies.
One of the most attractive spots was
the dining room which was in pink and
green The square table in the center
of the room was covered Win a
damask cloth, and at opposite corners
were candelabra holding pink shaded
candles. Asparagus fern trailed across
the cloth and dropped over the sides,
and the chandelier overhead was drap-
ed with the fern, and the lights pink
shaded In the center was high cut
glass vase holding a shower bouquet OF
dewy pink roses, and at intervals on
the table were cut glass dishes of bon
bons.
The ladies who assisted in entertain
ing were: Mrs. ]. B. Thompson, Mrs
J. R. Dennis, Mrs. /. B. McClintock,
Mrs. T. ]. Kellam Mrs. A. H. Thomp-
son. Mrs. H. p. Dillon. Mrs. Dorr Nor
ton, Miss Florence Rossington, Miss
Mary Thompson and Miss Susie Gay.
Reception at the Governors House.
The executive mansion was Hospital
bly, thrown open to the general public
Wednesday evening by Governor and
Mrs. Stanley, but the public did not re-
spond to the invitation as cordially as
it should have
The receiving hours were from until
IL and Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley did every
thing in their power to make the even
ing a pleasant one for their guests and
they succeeded admirably The eXecu-
tive mansion is so well arranged that
several hundred guests may be easily
entertained without any inconvenience
The rooms were simply decorated with
chrysanthemums, ferns and palms and
Steinberg's full orchestra played in the
upper hall during the evening.
In the dining room was an attractive
punch table which was in charge of
Miss Berenice Fuller, Miss Ethel Davis,
Miss Anabel Tice and Miss Harriet
Stanley. All four young ladies wore
dainty light frocks.
In the receiving party were Governor
and Mrs. Stanley and their cousin, Mrs
C H Hallett OF Kansas City. Assist
ing in entertaining were: Mr. and Mrs.
A A GODDARD Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Grimes, Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E Cole, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. H. E.
Richter. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Burns.
DR.. and Mrs. A H. Thompson Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles L. Short, Mr.. and Mrs. T.
G. Biddle, Captain and Mrs. Myers Mr..
and Mrs. John T. CLANCY and Mrs. M.
w. VanValkenburg
A large number of Mr. and Mrs.
Stanley's friends enjoyed their hospi-
tality but the general public did not
turn out in such numbers as one would
have expected. A similar reception will
be given this evening.
For Mrs. KepIey.
Mrs. R. B. Kepley was the guest of
honor at an enjoyable dinner party ut
the Blower House this noon, given by
Mrs. Q. B. Reed. The table was pref
tily decorated with cut flowers and
covers were laid for eight
The guests were: Mrs. Kepley Mrs
w H Fighter, Mrs George F. Sharitt
Shirer. Mrs. z. A Austin, and Mrs
John Cleveland
A Pleasant Affair.
Mrs. Wilbur S. CLANCY was the hos
tess at a charming l o'clock luncheon
Wednesday at her home on Buchanan
street Miss Florence Mitchell of Min
neapolis, Mimi, was the guest of honor
The table decorations We're yellow and
white chrysanthemuIns and at each
cover was a fragrant bunch of violets
The guests were: Miss Mitchell. Miss
Mary Hambleton, Mrs. Charles Thomas
Mrs. Earl Case. Miss Ida Bergen. Miss
Santa Waters and Miss Pearl McFar-
land.
Card Club Entertained.
Mrs. James B. Doncyson entertained
her high five club very pleasantly
Wednesday evening at ner home on
Western avenue, complimentary to Mrs
George Brucklacher, of Albuquerque,
n. M. The guest prize was won by Mrs.
Bruchacher, while Mrs. Hodgins and
DR.. Brucklacher won the club prizes
The evening was enjoyed by Mr. and
Mrs. H A Hodgins, Mr.. and Mrs F. w
Bartel, Mr.. and Mrs. George Bruck-
lacher. Mr.. and Mrs F. L. Coles, Miss
Sebert. Miss Edith Coles, Miss Eda
Smyth, Miss Lottie Deisher. Mr. Lee
Sidwell, Mr.. Charles Smyth, DR.. R. E.
Mr.. Robert Smith and Mr.
George Butterfly.
A ThimbIe Party.
Mrs. A. L. Johnson, of New Lexing-
ton, Ohio, was the guest of honor at a