The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-24

not through our colors command nation,
but so long as our colors are unfurled
and we gather under :ts mighty influence
We will by our ceoseless effort endeavcr
to elevate, promote and cultivate the
minds of our people until their respect
and appreciation for our noble work viii
command. not by any fixed law. but by
the natural result OF an Intelligent and
patriotic owgnanhood. admiration and de-
votior TO the emblem OF our noble and
worthy organization
When We have accomplished this much
we will then have reached the goal Of
our intent. and our purple and gold viii
nave a greater meaning than that Of
royalty. 1or it viii signify tie land OF the
free, where women enjoy their glorious
liberty.
Il trust you VIII nave an enjoyable
anniversary and commemorate ftsingiy.
1 regret very much my inability to attend
and take part in the celebration. hut
am in full sympathy with your good
work and in thought am with you. wish
you a pleasant year and that much good
viii result With best wishes 10 all the
members, and increasing prosperity for
the club, 0n which my mother, Mrs.
Drescnaux joins me- I remain, very sin
cerely yours
MRS. A. G. WALDEN"
Florence. Italy. Jan. s."
The picture was beautiful collection of
pansies, handsomely framed, which will
be a great addition to the club room.
and has written on the margin, a happy
New Year. Mrs. Melvina Walden,
Florence. Italy.
It is needless to say this response met
with the heatry applause.
After this the guests were all seated in
the back parlor Chald heads in 'front.' to
witness the following one-act play:
1.-The Coming Woman comedy petite
in one act. Scene-Onice of the Daily
Lark. Dramatic personae:
B. B. Beeswax, Editor ..........Mrs. Dyer
Mrs Candida ...........:...... Mrs Peach
Miss Saccharina Guchington. Miss Jocelyn
Mrs. Domestica Omelleta Baker .-....
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Miss Stuckey
Mrs. Carrie Nation ............ Mrs Singer
Miss Transcendentia Philosoph. Mrs. Toler
From the moment the curtain rose, on a
stage setting representing the editors
sanctum, with B. B. Beeswax-editcr. at
his desk, with flowing Lord Dundreary
whiskers, eyeglasses, grey hair, ETC. until
he had interviewed the six aspirants for
the editorial sanctum for the ideal COM
ing woman, and fallen to the floor bereft
of reason at the ompossibility of dnding
his ideal, shriaks Of laughter and wild
applause filled The air.
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(and SO was the fit of her clothes).
Mrs. Beach as the candid woman, freely
spoke he rnIind.
Mrs, Homrighous would outrival any
actres sdirect from the Emerald isle.
Miss Jocelvn would have had curtain
calls Vulnerable if she had been on the
stage.
Miss Stuckey made the editor hungry
and faint with her idea of domestic wo-
man.
Mrs Singer, with her Ratchet, would
have had all the policemen in town after
her il they mad seen the fire in her eye
ana heard the volubility of her tongue.
Mrs. Toler, with her transcendent phil
osophy, outrivaIed Huxdry Darwin, Eddy
and all others who soar and say mis-
things, and the Coming
will longe be remembered as a
most laughable farce, well played.
The play was written by Mrs. Toler.
After that, the following dainty menu was
served:
Oyster Cocktails Crackers.
Nut Salad. Cold Tongue. Cheese.
Waters.
Ice Cream. Cake. Coffee.
Mr. roler extended an invitation TO the
entire club to he his guest at the Audi |
forum at s o'clock and thus Hypatia was