The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-04-03

and Mrs. Mccoy played a piano solo
Nevins exquisite water scene, "Ophelia."
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GOLDEN WEDDING
Warren Johnson has received a Rich
mond paper containing an account of the
golden anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred Johnson, formerly of this city, but
now of Richmond. Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson
came TO Wichita in 1885 and served as pas
tor Of the Friends church. Speaking of
the affair the Richmond Palladium says:
Today is being celebrated with pomp the
golden anniversary of the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Of rs North
Eighteenth street
Fifty years have this prominent couple
journeyed along life's pathway in peace
and harmony an dtoday, surrounded by
those who are near and dear to them, this
aged couple, enjoying the best Of health.
are recalling the events of the fifty years
that have passed into history.
A dinner at the Westcott was one of
the features of the important event. The
spread comprised everything the season
afforded and was served in the private
dining room. Flowers We're there in pro-
ing a large number of valuable presents
were received.
RECITAL AT BAPTIST CHURCH.
One of the pleasantest events of the
week was the literary and musical recital
given at the First Baptist church last
Tuesday night by Miss Alberta Chapman
in which she was assisted by Miss Emn1a
Franck, Miss Margaret Bliss, Miss Kate
Herrig and Mr. Virgil Marsh. All acquit-
ted themselves most credlably and Miss
Chapman demonstrated that she is a
reader of great ability and versatility.
equally at home in descriptive, dramatic.
pathetic or humorous reading. Her pan
tomimic representations were exception
ally good. Those who attended were well
repaid for their presence and will gladly
avail themselves of subsequent opportuni
ties offered of hearing her. The recital
was under the auspices of the young
mems class.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIAL.
The Central Christian church Endeavof
society held q social Tuesday night last
at the home of W. II. Harrison. North
Waco avenue. 1t was an Easter social
by every characteristic and one of the
most enjoyable this society has held
Eggs from almost all the feathered fowls
that roam our prairies or fly the air wele
in evidence; that is. when found. for they
were hid in corners. in sofas, in stoves,
stove pipes. under carpets. in meal sacks.
stuck with gum on the bottom sides or
chairs. behind looking glasses, under sofa
pillows and in fact in every conceivable
place the mind could suggest. The hunt
for them was excitable as prizes were in
seeking There were cards hung about
with conunorums and puzzles that wol-
ried the guests, for the translation of
some of them was harder than Greek
roots. There were targets on the floor
which attracted the archery skill of many
and melted as much rivalry as old
fashioned turkey shoot. Then there was
game called conversational Bean
Came" This was immense and taxed the
mind worse than to understand the mill
lary plans of the Russians or the laps.
All these things provided an appetite for
lunch which was served in the basement
consisting of sandwiches. deviled eggs,
pickles. crackers, candy eggs. oranges.
hot cocoa. etc. Large candy Easter eggs
were awarded as prizes 1t was jolly,
happy crowd of nearly hundred, and
after a baptism of hours of fun the clos
ing was an enjoyable concord of vocal
and instrumental music. What happy
feelings Of fraternity and JOY are evoked
when Easter festivities begin,
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