The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-12

Mrs.. =. d. McKeever gave a de-
lirhtfaf at home this afternoon at which
the wives OF the state officers. legisla-
tors and a few other friends were
guests. It was all the more enjoyable
on account of the informally Ihere
were card tables arranged for those VINO
wished to play, while the others spent
the time with their fancy work Miss
Anna Marie Nellis gave an interesting
talk about some OF her European eX-
periences and showed q number OF PIC
lures Another interesting feature was
the vocal numbers by Mrs Charles
Mrs McKeever was assisted by Mrs.
Moody and Mrs Brown At the close
ct the afternoon refreshments we're
served in courses. The rooms were
prettily decorated with scarlet earna-
tons
The invited guests were; Mrs. W. =.
Stanley, Mrs. Fl. Fl. Richter, Mrs
George A. Clark Mrs. George f. Cole,
Mrs. Frank Grimes, Airs. A. A. GODDARD,
Mrs. Frank Nelson Mrs George Barker,
Mrs. a. r. Kelly, Mrs Charles Harris,
Mrs. Henry r. Mason. Mrs H. f..
Giessler Mrs. George W Wheatley OF
Galena, Mrs. J. B. Sims, Mrs. ]. b
Belts. Mrs. Harry Mcmillan, Mrs F.
Dumont Smith. Mrs. f. A. NottzseI',
Mrs J.. R. Wright, Mrs WI. +. Ward,
Mrs B. T. Tatum, Mrs. @. T. Hurrell
Mrs T. H Smith, Mrs. Fremont Leidy
Mrs l. B. Mckee, Mrs. c. Z. Branine
Mrs ri r. Reese Mrs c. F. Biddle
Mrs. j. IT. Clancy, Mrs. NJ O. Hallet,
Mrs. Charles Lobdell, Mrs. Robert
Dougherty. Mrs A A. Hurd. Mrs. D.
C. Nellis, Miss Anna Marie Nellis. Miss
Hayden. Miss Moody and Miss Law
renee.
A Delightful Affair.
Miss Alice Prescott and Mr.. c. L
Brown Of Arkansas City We're the guests
Of honor az an 8 o'clock dinner given
Monday evening by Mr. and Mrs.
Walter II. Gust. at their home in Pot
win. It was the most elaborate affair in
the series Of delightful events that ara
being given for Miss Prescott
1t was a pink and white dinner and
the appointments were perfect in every
detail Covers were laid FOR eighteen,
and all were seated at one long table
The chandelier lights overhead had
dainty pink and white shades. while
half way to the ceiling was butterfly
bow of pink ribbon with floating ends
Pink satin ribbons extended from the
chandelier to the sides Of the table, end
ing in big bows
In the center OF the table Was a square
OF Mexican drawn work over pink satin
On which was round mirror rejecting
an exquisite Venetian cut glass vase
set with jewels. which Miss Redden
brought from Germany for the hostess
IT was filled with pink and white carna-
tions. At either end Of the table we're
candelabra with pink and white shades
they rested on squares Of Battenburg
over pink satin. Twined around the
mirror and the candelabra were fes-
toons Of asparagus fern and scattered
over the cloth were ferns and carna-
lions.
Partners for supper were found by
matching Brownies. and at each cover
was a heart-shaped valentine bearing
an appropriate quotation, which was
served in ten courses.
The guests present We're. Miss Pres
colt, Mr.. g. T.. Brown. Mr. and Mrs.
John Prescott OF Kansas City. Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Cole, Miss Winnifred Pres
colt. Miss Lolita Ranney Of Arkansas
City. Miss Rosamond Horton. Miss
Edna Crane, Miss PeaFlade Prescott,
Mr.. John Waters. Mr.. Dana McNicar,
Mr. Tom King. DR.. d. E. Esterly. and
Mr.. Earl Mcdowell
Miss Prescott's Luncheon.
Miss PearladePrescott gave an enjoya-
bic I o'clock luncheon today in honor Of
Miss Alice Prescott at her home or
West Seventh street. The guests were al
square az Battenburg in the center Of I
the table rested a high vase containing
a shower bouquet Of pink carnations
The place cards were heart-shaped. ana /
adorned with pretty little heads do-s
with pen and ink The luncheon WSs
served in six courses When the coffee /
was served Miss Winnifred Prescott, tire
maid Of honor read poem which WAS
Il
to the bride.
The guests were. Miss Prescott, Miss
Winnifred Prescott, Miss ROsamOnd /
Horton, Miss Lolita Ranney Of Arkansas /
City. Miss Edna Crane, Mrs. John Pres
colt Of Kansas City, Mrs Walter Gust |
and Mrs. Fred Cole
Notes and Personal Meution.
Mrs A. B. Quinton is able to be oft
after months Illness.
Lieut.. xanDeusen. Of New York city. I
IS expected in Topeka soon to visit ID. /
and Mrs. L. II. Mum.
Mrs. Frank Thomas of AtchisOn is Wis
4ting her sister. Mrs Eugene Hagan
Mr.. and Mrs. W It. Crosby have re-
turned from an extended southern trip. 4
On business trip.
The alumnae and seniors Of the IT. Is
Bowman memorial training school gave 4
an enjoyable dinner at the school Mon
day evening in celebration of Mrs. Bow
mans birthday.
Dr. O. t. Steele has gone to his home
IN Kansas City after spending a Few
days IN Topeka on his way from Color
Mrs F.. D. AIcKeever will entertain
the members Of the LAS You Like IT,
CLUB next Monday afternoon in honor CT
Aer COUSIN Mrs Edwin A Moody of
Kansas City. IL VIII be one OF the series
q four 'informals'' enjoyed by the claI,
during the year.
Mrs Edwin Moody and daughter. Miss
= Florence Moody Of Kansss CITY. and
MIS- }. Il. Brown Of Hutchinson. are
spending the week in Topeka with Mrs
- ~ McAAeever at her home at 1858
Tyler street
FRIDAY afternoon viii be the regular a.
nome day OF Mrs. DeWitte Nelifs ard
ner daughters. Misses Celeste and
anna Nellis; IL win be the only one held
this month 49,
The ladies Of the Current Iiterat,1r=
S.uD are preparing TO give their annual /
N1aftna Washington banquet on Febrl1-
tin fin PotVvir A
, Miss Ethel Davies entertained the fol-