The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-19
MANY FRIENDS
WERE PRESENT
At the Reception Given by
Lewis Academy Students.
TO HELP SCHOOL PAPER
Affairs of the Week in
Wichita'S Social World.

Lewis Academy was ablaze with lights
from basement to balcony Friday night
for the reception to the patrons and
friends of the school.
The affair was planned by the faculty
and students to aid in the manag ement
of the Academy News and the athletic
association, so a nominal admission fee
was charged at the DOOR The various
departments were crowded during the
evening and later when the program
was given in the chapel. the crowd over
flowed into the halls.
The young people were divided into
numerous committees, each committee
having charge of one department. After
school closed in the afternoon the differ
ent groups buried themselves in their
own rooms and soon school rooms weTs
transformed into parlor and reception
rooms by the use of dainty chairs and
comfortable couches with sofa pillows in
Vulnerable. Shaded lamps and vases OF
cut flowers with palms added much to the
houselike effect. Various classes during
the day had left some of their best Work
upon the bIackboards, and this came in
for no small amount of attention. That
of the primary and intermediate grades,
Miss Browns botany class and Mrs.
Fickett's physiology was especially good
The class in physical geography had
made relief maps of the various grand
divisions. and these were much admired.
During the evening the physics labora-
tory and the chamical laboratory were
scenes of various interesting experiments
by pupils of Prof. Foote and Miss Brown.
The boys gymnasium saw the most
strenuous work of the evening and some
marvellous stunts drew admiration from
Ia rlcF I.rr,, h -lc1l dvf1I
in the kindergarten room was especially
fine, under the direction of Miss Lalage
Hall.
About nine o'clock a short program be-
gan in the chapel. 1t consisted of vocal
and instrumental music and recitations,
and was greatly enjoyed by all.
An entertainment of this sort is given
by the academy each year, but all agree
that none has been a greater success
than that given on Friday night. The
editorial staff is particularly jubilant over
the neat addition to their funds.
ENTERTAINED HER CLASS.
The Sabbath school class of Mrs. Ro-
dolph Hatfield were entertained by her
April 18th. from to p. m.
The children played games in doors and
on the lawn. after which refreshments
were served. Cakes, candies, fruits and
ice cream being the good things the
children partook of.
An interesting feature was a Doll
Show" The doll winning first prize was
Ethel Hemsworth. y beautiful jointed
doll. second prize, was an Easter egg,
and won by Aida Atfield's doll.
Those present were Aida Atfield, Lille
Brazil. Hazel O'Brier. Emma Wachob,
Lura Critzer ,Ottow Tapp. Goldie Dodge,
Ethel Baenisch. Ethel Hemsworth, Ber-
tina Speer. Madilene Hatfield and Lena
| Weygandt.
WAS PLEASANT SURPRISE.
A pleasant surprise was planned anc
carried out in honor of Miss Bessie Ma
han Monday evening at her home. 40
| North Emporia avenue. The evening
was passed with various amusements
At o'clock a nice lunch was served
consisting OF ice cream. candy. sand
| witches. potato chips. salted peanuts and
| fruit. The guests were: Misses Dorothy
Elvin. Catherine Cleary, Anetta Stern
berg. Albertina Schnitzler. Angela ElXin
! Irene Fitzpatrick. Agnes Busch. MarcellS
Walsh Bessie Mahan. Fannie and Grace
Mahan. Clara Courtney, Marguerite
! Gard, Genevieve Reilly. Mabel Sandon
Masters Clement Courtney. Francis
| Gard. George Murphy. William Dwyer
Herbert Crowley, Edward Courtney
| George and Harry Gaiser.
! RECEPTION tOh Cal ftOl.IC 1aDIGS
| On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. j. Fitz
patrick gave delightful party to th'
| ladies' of the Pro-Cathedral at her coy
| home 356 Wabash avenue. She was as
sisted by Mrs. Daniel j. Tagney and Mrs
! Captain Dunning. The afternoon was de
voted TO luncheon progressive whist and
| music the prize at cards being won by
/ Mrs. James Higgins. The musical fea
I ture was. of course. superb. for wherever
| Mrs Perseus Gardener is the singing car
not fail Ia be of the highest order Of
! vocal genius. Mrs. Gardener was accom-
| panied by Miss Lilly Fitzpatrick. a plan
| list Of unusual merit. The next reception
will be given by Mrs. Captain Dunnins
on May IA.
SURPRISED THEIR TEACHER.
The Mccormick seventh grade children
surprised their teacher Miss Mary Shaw
| Friday evening. They had merry tins
playing games and eating ice cream. tbs
whole seventh grade being present. A.
/ half past 10 O'Clock the pupils returned
! home rejoicing that they had been pres
ent and theim merry voices ringing LOUD
and clear on the night air from Hydrau
| lie avenue to the West Side. where they
! separated
WAS \ QUIET WEDDING.
A quiet wedding took place at 20
| Wednesday evening at the residence %
! Rev. y a. Parker. the contracting par
/ ties being Nj Henry Peterson and Miss
Emma knight The wedding was wit
! messed b. very few friends. The groom
! is a well known business man. His b-id
Is a most attractive and charming youn:
| lady. She was attired all in white anC
| carried American Beauty and bride
| roses. The bride and groom viii rlaiz
| their home at 235 Cleveland avenue
| where the groom had a beautifully fur
nished cottage ready for his bride Thei
many friends wish them q happy wedde'
| life They will be at home TO their friend
after May !.
| CLASS NO. Is GIVE RECEPTION
! The new members Of the First Method
! isl church We're made 10 feel that thel
( were a part Of the church by 4 r7ceutio'
given them by the members of class No
| - Of the Sunday school. The reception
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