The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-10

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Mrs. Hiram P. Dillon gave a recep-
ton this afternoon at her home, 919
Harrison street, to introduce Mrs. John
Forrest Dillon of Independence. Kan
Sas, to her many Topeka friends. Mrs.
Dillon had the assistance of the women
of the Bowling and Evening clubs and
the house decorations were elaborate
and effective Following the receiving
hours Mrs. Dillon will entertain her as
siSting women at a supper.
Col. and Mrs. NJ. NJ Miller announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Elizabeth Ruth. to Mr.. John J. Green,
son of Mr.. William Green. The we'd
ding, which is to take place soon, will
be very quiet one at the residence of
the young womans parents on Tyler
street.
The announcement is made of the
enga cement of Miss Ada Pulley,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs George
Pulley, and Mr.. Albert L. Green. Their
wedding is to take place late in No
vember.
The Watova club are to give one of
their delightful dances this evening at
Hudson's hall.
Last evening a reception was given
IN the First Methodist church by the
Brotherhood of St. Paul and the MEM
berS of the church, in compliment to
the new pastor, the Rev. DR.. Evans
and his wife who have recently come
to Topeka from San Jose, California.
Mrs. w. A. McCarter. ME-. Frank Cope,
Mr.. Sidwell and Mr.. w. F. Evand con-
trfbuted very enjoyable program and
received nv
G. p Adams, Mrs. L. H. RICHTER. Mr.
Bonebrake and Mr.. Brannaman. Serv-
ing in the lecture room were Mrs.
Harry Noble. Mrs. Will Lewis and
Miss Sally Beck.
The Ideal club of the First Presby-
terrain church will serve supper in the
church parlOrs Friday evening at six
o'clock A free will offering for the
purchase of an individual communion
set will be taken.
The Golden Rule club has postponed
its Thanksgiving social which was to
have been given at Mrs. Platts, 1O35
Morris avenue until Friday, November
IS. The meeting this week will be at
the homo of Mrs. Johnston, 1925 Lincoln
street. on Friday, November IL.
The Chaminade Music club will meet
Friday afternoon with Miss Grace
Beard, 619 Van Buren, street.
honored guest this afternoon at an
American Beauty luncheon given by
Mrs Don Mulvane at her home on
East Sixth avenue. The table decora-
tons were quite elaborate and tasteful.
Broad green satin ribbon was brought
from the corners of the long table to
the center where they formed a lovers
knot. At one end of the table was q
large candelabrum bearing green can
dies and at the opposite end a magnifi-
cent cluster of American Beauties. The
guests were ten in number and were
the members of Miss Parkhurst's bridal
party. At each cover was an American
Beauty rose.
Mrs. E. r. Taylor is entertaining this
afternoon at her home, 1915 Western
avenue, complimentary to Miss Elsie
Valentine. The guests will include Miss
Valentine. Mrs. Warren NJ. Crosby,
Mrs George Kelly of White Cloud,
Merrick, Mrs. Ward Silver, Mrs. Wal
ter Mote of Abilene, Mrs Ralph Val
entine, Miss Fay Waters, Miss Mary
Frost, Miss Mary Barley, Miss Grace
Whiting, Miss Guenn GODDARD. Miss
Lillian Valentine, Miss Martha Valen-
tine, Miss Beulah Lee. Miss Alena
Church, DR.. Mary Church, Miss Mary
by Miss Ethel McKibben and Miss
Clara Rarmerly.
The guests yesterday afternoon at
Overholt were Mrs. c. E. Mum of
Washington, d. c., Mrs. L. H. Mum,
Mrs w. W. Webb, Mrs Aft Klingen-
berg, Mrs Harry Ashby, Mrs. James
A Troutman, Mrs. ]. C. Gordon, Mrs.
Frederick Freeman, Mrs. J. S. Parks,
Mrs. ]. f. Crockett. Mrs. Schuyler
Nichols, Miss Allabelle Troutman.
This afternoon Mrs. c. W. Snyder
Mrs. F. NJ. Southwick and Miss Edith
Snyder are holding large reception
at the Southwick residence, 429 To-