The Topeka state journal., 1901-12-18

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Mrs. Luther Burns was the hostess at
very pleasant reception this afternoon
at her home at 1874 Tyler street. The
pretty rooms were very attractive with
their decorations of mistletoe. holly and
evergreen. The chandeliers were wreath
ed with the Christmas greens. and fes-
toons of them were draped over the cur
tains and in the doorways; in the parlor
they were supplemented with pink
roses.
The color scheme was carried out in
red and green in the dining room. On
the polished table in the center of the
room was a square of Battenburg over
green satin. on which rested a cut glass
candela brum ablaze with green candles
AT intervals were cut glass dishes or
bon bons resting on pretty Battenburg
doilies. On the buffet were red carna-
tions, and holly was used in profusion.
A punch bowl in one corner was in
charge of Miss Harriet Stanley in
fluffy white organdy, and Miss Agnes
Hansen of Lawrence in dainty even
ing gown.
Receiving with Mrs. Burns were Mrs.
w. e. Stanley, Mrs. Gothard E. Henry
of Kansas City and Miss Eva Dewey of
Wichita. Mrs. Stanley wore handsome
costume of black satin trimmed with
applique and jet. With a fluffy white
ty white lace bodice, threaded with pale
pink ribbon. 1t was slightly low in the
neck and the sleeves reached to the ell
bow. A big pink satin sash finished the
pretty costume. Mrs. Henry was in q
becoming gown of mode colored cloth
with trimming of pink chiffon and point
Venice. Miss Dewey's costume was of
golden brown Venetian cloth with gar
niture of white satin embroidered in
gold, and rose point lace
About 125 guests We're invited for
the afternoon and little Miss Lucille Pol
lock in a dainty light frock showed
fhnY1 fn Wednesday,
afternoon Mrs. Burns will entertain at
cards for her guests. Mrs. Henry and
Miss Dewey.
Miss FouIks Married.
The marriage of Miss Grace B. Foulks
and Mr.. J. D. Johnston took place very
at the home of the brides mother. Mrs
E. B. Foulks, in Ell Dorado Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnston will make their home in
Olathe. No cards were issued.
Graves-Umpleby.
The marriage of Miss Anna Umpleby
and Mr.. Charles c. Graves of Oklahoma
City will take place this evening at
$50 at the home of the brides at sos
jefferson street. The ceremony is to be
performed by Rev. H. A. OFT.
AS the bridal couple enter, unattend-
ed, Miss Daisy Warner will sing, BE
cause I Love You Dear accompanied
on the piano by Mrs. w. H. Ray, sister
of the bride. During the congratu-
lations following the ceremony Miss
Georgia Graves CT Wichita, sister of the
groom will play the Lohengrin Bridal
Chorus.
The guests will be received by Miss
Ora Clary and Miss Eleanor Smith, who
will also assist in entertaining. The
rooms are all prettily decorated with
quantities of mistietoe, holly and cut
flowers In the dining room where re-
freshments are to be served will be
punch bowl il charge of Miss Jessie
Umpleby and Miss Vera Brown. About
seventy-five invitations were issued for
the wedding.
The brides gown is e becoming affair
of pale blue and white, silk striped
grenadine, combined with blue panne
velvet. cream chiffonnette and heavy
cream lace She will wear the groom's
gift, a pair of diamond earrings.
They will leave tonight for an eastern
trip and will be at home at the Hotel
Lee in Oklahoma City after the first of
the year.
The brides travelling gown is of tan
cloth, with trimmings of panne velvet
and chiffon; she will wear tan hat and
raglan.
Mr.. Graves formerly lived in Topeka
and both he and his bride are we'll
known in the city. They received a
great many handsome presents.
The ManoIa Club Party.
The Manola club gave its regular
dancing party Tuesday evening at Hud-
sons hall. Music was furnished by
enjoyed by Miss Eda Smyth, Miss Ven
ice Whitney, Miss Ethel White, Miss
Lula Bartel, Miss Allie Fuller, Miss
Sadie Downing, Miss Ada Anderson,
Miss Ethel Barnum, Miss Estelle West,
Miss May Barrett Miss Josephine Nc
Mahan, Miss Myrtle Barr, Miss Winnie
PETER Miss Gertrude Miller Miss Edna
Simpson. Miss Daisy Warner, Miss
Amelia Myers. Miss Lillian White, Miss
May Ritchie, Miss Mae DeClercq, Miss
Margaret Wilson: Mr.. c. D. Hudson,
Mr.. B. M. Nelson, Mr.. Arthur Hudson,
Mr.. Lou Vesper, Mr.. Harry McKira-
han, Mr.. w. r. Marshall, Mr.. G. M.
McCarter, Mr.. N. A. Emmertz, Mr..
Clarence Houghtelin. Mr.. Arthur Reid,
Mr.. Frank Peak, Mr.. Russell Kineaid,
Mr.. Frank Robbins, Mr.. Burl Meiler,
Mr. D. A Ofner Mr.. Harry Smith, Mr..
H. A. Wardenburg, Mr.. H. Carter.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Miss Jean Frost returned Tuesday
from Galesburg, Ill, to spend the holi-
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Frost.
Mrs Harry Miller came UP from Ell
Dorado Tuesday on account of the ser
ious illness of her father. DR.. A M Cal
laham.
Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Dickie returned
Tuesday from a short visit with rela-
tives in Beloit.
Mr. and Mrs J.. l.. VanHouten and
family will spend the holidays in St
Joe with Mr. and Mrs. C. U. Philley.
Mrs and Mrs. Clyde Miller of Usage
City spent Tuesday in Topeka.
Mrs. c. H. Hubble and sister, Miss
Carrie Reed, returned today from q
short visit with friends in Herington.
The Duplicate whist club was pleas
antly entertained Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. W.. J. Black. Mrs. Frank Lewis
substituted for Mrs. III. p. Dillon and
Mrs Dan Small for Mrs. Harold Chase
Miss Irene Horner will be the next hos
tess
Sheldon Wentworth. Frazer Cole and