The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-10-17

Miss Elizabeth Gavitt was the hostess
at a charming little affair this after
noon at her home at 80 West Firth
street Miss Winnie Felt was the guest
Of honor. 1t was in the nature of a
miscellaneous shower and all sorts OF
dainty trif1es were showered upon the
bride to-be.
An informal musical program me was
one of the enjoyable features of the af-
ternoon. There We're vocal solos by MISS
Lillian Foster and Miss Nellie Kirk,
and piano numbers by Miss Mamie
Veale and Miss Geneva Giles. while the
hostess gave some selections on the
pianola- Late in the afternoon refresh
ments were served on small tables
through the rooms
Miss Gertrude Felt, Miss Beatrice Eos
ter, Miss Lillian Foster. Miss Nellie
Kirk, Miss Mamie Veale. Miss Geneva
Giles, Miss Edith Crawford and Miss
Lena McCray.
Pleasant Affair.
One of the most enjoyable church en-
tertainments given in Topeka for some
time was the reception at the First
Presbyterian church Wednesday even
ing 1t was given in honor of the new
members who have recently been taken
into the church, also Mrs. George w.
Parkhurst and Miss Gertrude Tracy
who leave soon for New York city to
spend the winter.
As much pains were taken with the
decorations, refreshments and other de-
tails as though it had been private af-
fair and the result was more than sat
isfactory. Across the front of the plat
form in the lecture room was a high
bank of luxuriant palms and behind
this Steinbergs orchestra played popu-
lar airs during the evening Autumn
foliage, trailing hOneysuckle vines, and
quantities of carnations cosmos bios
SONS and other cut flowers were used in
profusion through the rooms. Mrs
Parkhurst added much to the pleasure
of the evening by her singing.
Refreshments were served during the
entire evening and it is estimated that
about 300 guests called during the re-
ceiving hours.
The new members in whose honor the
affairs was given are: Mrs. VIM. S
Albright, Mrs. L. P Bayha, Miss Alice
Davidson, Miss Katherine Docking, Mr..
Zeva B. Edworthy. Miss Jennie ririck-
son, Miss Alice F. Harper. Cecil B. Har-
ris, Mrs. w. A. Haskins, Mrs. T. ].
Hord, Miss Nellie U. Howard Mrs ].
p Kendall, Miss Mary B. kesson, Miss
Elizabeth Michigan, Mrs. S. A. Morri-
son, Mrs E. A. PARCEL. Miss Laura A.
Sanders. Mr.. L. H. Thomas, Mrs. L. H.
Thomas. Orrin E. Walker, Mrs. Blanche
Rogers. Miss Bernice Rogers, Mrs. Mar
garet Stevens, Mrs. Loretta Walker,
Mrs c. A. Barton and Mrs. Charlotte
Martin.
A Dinner Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams enter
tanned at an informal dinner party
Wednesday evening at their home on
Fillmore street, after the card party in
the afternoon The guests We're: Mr..
and Mrs Frank Lagerstrom, Mr. and
Mrs Charles I4agerstrom, Miss Bessie
Stewart, Miss Eleanor Smith, Mr.. Will
Frame and Mr.. Roger VanHook.
Dana-Sims.
The marriage of Mr.. Guy O. Dana
and Miss Mona May Sims, took place
Wednesday evening at $3.50 at the home
Of the brides parents, MIR. and Mrs.
J. r. Sims at 905 Kansas avenue. TIE
ceremony was performed by Rev P W
Crannen of the First Baptist church.
the rooms were all prettily decorated
in green and white Refreshments were
served after the ceremony.
The bride wore a becoming costume
of pale blue silk mousse1ine trimmed
with Venetian lace and cream colored
velvet and carried a bouquet of brides
roses. Memberships wedding march
was played by Miss Edna Dana A
great many pretty presents were re-
ceiVed by the young people. Rev Nj
Crannell presented them with book
bound in white and gold, containing
their marriage certificate and a number
of appropriate poems.
Mr.: and Mrs: Dana will be at home
70 their friends after October Il, at
9o5 Kansas avenue.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Ella Nye and Miss Sarah
Wilder, of the State University, are ex-
pected UP Friday and will remain over