The Topeka state journal., 1904-10-01
A BRILLIANT EVENT.
st. Louis Comments on the Kansas
Reception.


The ST. Louis Globe-Democrat says
of the Kansas reception at the St.
Louis exposition last night:
The reception in the Kansas state
building last night was one of the
most beautiful functions ever given on
the torrance of states, and the scene
presented was one that will live long in
the memory of those fortunate enough
to be present.
Long before any one came to the
building it was evident that Kansas
was celebrating, and in style that the
state of waving grain and sunfiowers
gay could be proud Of In the grass
plots in front of the house were
fireflies of opaleScent hue or like many
colOred crOcuSSeS, and long strings of
colored lights swung from the top of
the building. The awning covered
porte cochere and the tented verandas,
the lights and the music, made Kan
sas the center of attraction on the ter
race.
The decorations of the building were
most artistic and elaborate. The sky
light was yelled in southern smilax,
each tipped with a single American
beauty rose; the electric light globes
in ivory shades shed a soft light
through the curtain of green thus
formed. The balcony was outlined in
palms and lemon trees. while large
stands held tall vases filled with Amer
lean beauties. The arched windows
ly arranged masses of smilax, Ameri-
can beauties adding to the picturesque
effect. A band stationed in the upper
corner of the balcony played popular
airs.
The receiving line was on the south
side of the reception room, the arched
window which formed the background
being artfully concealed by masses of
palms and tracery OF southern
Smilax, with masses of American beau
ties among the green
In the line were:
Mrs. Noble L. Prentis, Gov. Francis,
Gov. and Mrs. Bailey, Justice and Mrs.
Brewer, Hon. John G. Carpenter Mr..
and Mrs. j. c. Morrow, Mr.. and Mrs.
R. T. Simons, Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Lu-
ling, Mr.. and Mrs. W. p. Waggener
and Mrs. c. w. Dassler.
Col. Woodland, as master of ceremO-
nies, introduced the guests, and the
governors aides and members of the
staff acted as ushers and general as
sistants during the evening. These
gentlemen, whose gold lace and but
tons added a bright touch of color
to the picture, were:
Col. S. r. Woodland, Col. Burgin, Col.
Travis, Col. Loomis, Col. Carver, Col.
Smith, Col. Elliott, Col. O'Donnell, Col.
Brent, Col. Metcalf, who is brigadier
general in the army, Col. Hoising
ton, Col. Huffman, Maj. Minnick. Capt
Huron and Capt Philips.
There were many prominent eX-
noticed, besides Justice and Mrs.
Brewer, Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. V. Skiff
and Capt. Henry King.
A fine musical programme was given,
which included numbers of the Wash
burn college glee club, solos by Nine.
WeiSt, Emma Dent Jones of Emporia,
Mrs. H Whiteside of Hutchinson and
the barytone, Mr.. H. Willetts of Chi
cago.
The gowns of the ladies were very
elaborate, many. of them having been
imported for the occasion.
Mrs. Bailey wore a very handsome
gown of the new jaune shade, the over
dress of crepe de chine and the under
yellow chiffon. Her jewels were dia-
monds and her beautiful hair was
with la France roses.
Mrs. Noble L. Prentis wore black lace
over chiffon and silk, with a touch of
blue on the bodice and carried white
roses.
Mrs r. T Simons was gowned in white
silk covered with embroidered chiffon and
trimmed with frills of mechlin lace. Opal
relieved the white and an in
visible guimp and lace sleeves completed
the gown.
Mrs. c. F. w. DassIer wore handsome
pink brocade, with chiffon trimming and |
lace applique in pompadour style.
Mrs. J. c. Morrow wore a painted net,
satin ruching outlining a hounce on the |
skirt the neck and sleeves, an entre-deux
of boniton lace completing the effect of
Mrs. Will P. Waggener was in black |
lace over satin, the gown decollete and
wore diamond jewelry.
lace imported gown over cream silk, low
necked and diamond jewelry.
Mrs. Lawson Gilbert wore painted net
Mrs. Houston Whiteside-White lace and
silk, low corsage and diamonds.
gown and diamond iewelrv