The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-11-16

form pointed tabs which decorate the
front OF coat and skirt The wide
rolling collar is of the taffeta and the
full length sleeves are trimmed with
assist in trimming With this was
worn wide brimmed picture nat with
crown of velvet and brim-facing and
bow of the taffeta-
a reception was given Friday night
at the Governors House by the Y NJ
C A for Mr.. Harry o. Hill of San
PauIo, Brazil. and Mr.. Arthur Rugh Of
China. Mr.. Hill is taking his first va
cation from his work in the Z. NJ C.
A in Brazil. He is kept in the field
by the Topeka association. and report
ed on the student work of his associa-
ton to the guests at the party last
night Mr.. RUgh has been doing mis-
sion work in China seven years, and
during his furlough he is giving and
making addresses to the people of this
country on the Chinese work.
Professor D. H. Seymour had charse
of the musical program for the even
ing. and those who received the guests
were: Governor and Mrs. Stubs, Ar
and Mrs. E c. Browneu, Mr.. and Mrs
E. w. Rankin, Mr.. and Mrs. d. W.
Crawford, Mr.. David Bowie. Mr.. VIII
Mr.. Frank Dreaming.
The Kappa Chi girls of Washburr
college gave party last night for the
new girls at the home of Miss Mary
Helen Shirer, on Fillmore street Sup
per was served at quartet tables. which
were decorated with wreaths OF green
Progressive games were played. ana
music was furnished by Miss Helen
Shaver and Miss Mary Helen Shirer.
Besides the members and the rushees,
Miss Helen Sanders and Dean Horace
Whitehouse, Of the college, were
guests.
The Sigma Delta Psi girls of Wash
burn college viii give a dinner Mon
day night at Mills Tea room for the
new girls This is to be the last rush
ing party of the season for the so
rority. The autumn colors will be
used in decorating the tables, and
covers will be laid for 20 guests.
Madame Schumann-Heink who
sang in Topeka this week, gave a con-
cert in Chicago for the benefit of the
suffrage league Her charity and her
kind friendliness have made her the
best liked of all the great singers. In
Topeka she granted an interview with
a young singer. Miss Mildred Leeper.
She talked TO her about her musical
training, and frankly encouraged her.
She also gave Miss Leeper her address
in Chicago and invited her to call on
her at her home. and urged her to Wis
1t her at any time she might return
to Topeka. Miss Leeper obtained the
interview through her teacher. Mrs. P.
H Adams. who is personally acQuaint-
ed with Madame Schumann- Heink.
Mrs Adams studied under O'NeiI, who
taught some of the famous singers of
the day, many OF whom she knows.
Her son. Quinton Adams was a fell
! low student. friend and fraternity
brother, at Purdue university, of
Madame's son, Ferdinand Schumann,
who is now travelling with her as her
manager.
Monday of next week with Mrs c. I.
Martin, 1900 Tyler street. The club
will study Mexico, and the program
viii De as follows: The Life of the
People, Mrs. Burdick; Some Legends
OF the City of Mexico, Mrs. Rosen;
An American Girl in Mexico, Mrs. Car
ruth.
Word has been received in Topeka
OF the marriage of Miss Anna NJ
Docking 70 Mr. William B. Lyons of
New York city. Miss Docking made
her home in Topeka a few years ago,
and her marriage will be of interest to
many friends.
A crowd Of young people gave an
Informal dancing party Friday evening
at the w H Davis home on Western
avenue Those who danced were: Mr..
and Mrs Earl Kemper, Miss Grace