The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-24

Mrs. Fabius Maximus Clark of New
York city was the guest of honor at
charmingly informal "at home" this
Frank Lewis Receiving with Mrs.
Clark and Mrs. Lewis was Miss Mary
Monroe of Lawrence.
Mrs. Lewis delightful home was SIM
ply but artistically decorated. The par
lor was in pink roses The chandelier
was wound with asparagus fern and
the lights had pretty pink shades. Inc
library was in red carnations and red
shades to correspond with the furnish
ings. The dining room was in pink;
the polished table in the center of the
room had a center piece and doilies OF
Renaissance lace At either end was
Candida braun. and in the center big vase
of pink and white carnations; at inter
walls on the table were sprays of as
paragus fern On the sideboard were
pink candles and pink carnations.
The hours were from two until six
and during that time about a hundred
and fifty guests called The following
ladies assisted in entertaining, Mrs
Charles Blood Smith, Mrs. VanDeusen
of Leavenworth. Mrs. w ]. Black, Mrs.
L. II. Crosby. Mrs. w. 7. Crosby, Mrs
NJ. O'Brien. Mrs. James p Rowley and
Mrs. John f. Lord
Mrs. Clark wore an artistic imported
gown of black chenille grenadine over
white silk and combined with chantilly
insertion; it had silver g1rdIe and
trimmings OF silver on the bO0lce.
Mrs. Lewis wore a dainty gown of
white point de spirit over gray taffeta
and trimmed with insertion and ribbon.
She carried a big bouquet of fragrant
violets. Miss Monroe wore handsome
imported gown.
D. A. R Meets.
The Daughters of the American Revo-
luton held meeting Saturday after
noon at the home of Mrs. J. T. Barkley
at Cpl Harrison street. Miss Zu Adams
read brief article on George Washing
ton, also an original paper on the De
velopment of Southeastern Kansas" Mrs.
Luther Burns resigned the secretary
ship. and Miss Belle J. Ward was elect
ed to fill the vacancy. After the pro-
gramme refreshments We're served by
Mrs. Barley assisted by her daughter,
Miss Mary Barley.
twentieth Century Club Meets.
The Twentieth Century club celebrated
Washington's birthday with delightful
party Saturday evening at the home
of Miss Mary Frost on Western avenue.
Various amusements were provided for
the evenings entertainment. Prizes
We're offered for the best drawing of
George Washington; cutting a Ratchet
out of cardboard; drawing the Colonial
flag; making a cooked hat out of red,
white and blue paper and forming a
cherry tree from suitable material pro-
vided. The prize winners We're, Miss
Anna Hagar. Miss Susie Sweet, Miss
Belle Thompson, Miss Elizabeth Davis
and Miss Eliza beth Lee. Refreshments
were served late in the evening
The members of the club are. Miss
Alice Patterson, Miss Ida Patterson
Miss Ida Macferran, Miss Anna Hagar.
Miss Susie Sweet, Mrs. f. r. Taylor
Miss Jane Rogers, Miss Mary Walker
Miss Mary Barley, Miss Beulah Lee,
Miss Elizabeth Tharp, Miss Grace Whit
ing, Miss Ida Bergen. Guests of the
club were, Miss Belle Thompson. Miss
Elizabeth Davis, Miss Jennie Clarkson,
Miss Elsie Valentine, Mrs Pearl Cray,
Miss Edith Moore, Miss Elizabeth
Davidson. Miss Elizabeth Lee. Miss
Bessie Channel, Miss Harriet Blanken-
berg. Miss Villa TomIinson and Miss
Lima Zeis.
For Miss Quinton.
Mrs. P. H. Adams gave a charming
little party Saturday evening at her
home on Topeka avenue The guest of
honor was her niece Miss Nellie Ouin-
ton Of Denmark. Iowa, who is spending
the winter with her
The invited guests were: Miss Mamie
Neale. Miss Harriet Stanley. Miss Louise
McNeal. Miss Reita Updegraff Miss
Ethel DeObert, Miss Ethel Davis. Miss
Jessie Payne. Miss Helen Quinton Miss
Fay Quinton. Miss Jeanette Wolcctt Miss
Grace Frost. Miss Priscilla Merrill. Miss
Louise Wood Miss Jessie Myers Miss
Bertha Beal. Mr.. Earl Ewart, Mr. Les
ter Davis. Mr. Merle King, Mr. Lester
Davis, Mr.. Paul Mulvane, Mr.. George
SNYDER. Mr.. Hobart Mills. Mr.. Frank
Gehagan, Mr. Louie Banter, Mr. Mer-
rill, Mills. Mr.. Earl Mcfarland. Mr. Ar
thur McClintock, Mr.. Joe Wilson. Mr..
Gill Updegraff, Mr. Howard Patten. Mr.
Harley Reisman, Mr.. Wallace Thomp-
SON.
Pleasant Affair.
The members of the V NJ c. A. en-
tertained the Y. w. c. A members at a
WashingtOn's birthday party Saturday
evening at their rooms. The decorations
consisted of flags, red white and blue
draperies, palms and evergreens. The
faVorS were silhouetteS of colonial fig
ures
One of the interesting features was a
Musical Romance" and the answers
We're demonstrated by piano numbers.
The gymnasium was thrown open and
the hospitality of the young men was
enjoyed by several hundred guests. This
was the first of a series of affairs to he
given in the near future
Surprise Party.
A very pleasant surprise party was
given Friday evening at the home of
Miss Mabel Roemerman at 2S5 Wabash
avenue, Oakland, in honor of Misses
Blanche and Ethel Dodge A dainty
luncheon was served.
Those present besides the guests of
honor We're: Miss May Forbes Miss
Ruth Frank, Miss Hazel Ludington Miss
Opal Draut. Miss Carrie TAYLOR. Miss
Carrie Stockham, Miss Elma Mullingan
Miss Oracle Andrews, Miss Ina Davis.
Miss Winnie Disney, Miss Ollie Sloan,
Miss Mabel Roemerman. Addison Roe,
norman. and Major Davis
Notes and Personal Mention.
Colonel and Mrs. z. c. Little have re-
turned to their home in Abilene after a
short visit in the civ