The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-08-31

two berthas, the upper of fine en-
broidery edging, the under of pale
blue satin ribbon. A length of this
ribbon is used for girdle and cuff.
The front of the skirt consists of
two deep widths of embroidery while
the sides and back are occupied by a
succession of lace bands edged by
ruffIes of blue satin ribbon in grad
uated widths, the narrowest at the
bottom.
DR.. Georg Hensche1 first conductor
of the Boston Symphony orchestra,
will sing in the Parkhurst concert
series this winter. He is reviSiting
America this season, and his march
across the country will be a triumph
ant progress; he has been besieged
with letters desiring engagements, les
sons and advice. He is, as everyone
knows, among the most famous of con-
ductors, composers and singers. OF
I him the London Standard EaS to say:
ITO hear Mr.. Henschel Sing-to
traverse in sympathy with him the
gamut of the emotions over which his
outlook ranges-iS as mucn an educa-
tional as it is an intellectual exercise.
Few and far between, his public APP
pearances are among the Joys of the
year, and his vocal recital before an
audience which filed the Bechstein
hall literally to overlooking, was no
exception to the rule
Miss Dorothy Parkhurst will give
her diploma recital Wednesday even
ing at the studio of Miss Karolyn
Whittlesey. Miss Parkhurst Will be as
sisted by Miss Frances Walsh, Miss
Esther Bradbury and Miss Ona May
Miller.
The rule ignoring the bridegroom
throughout the wedding preparations
and attendant entertainments. willie
the bride is played up as the one
important factor, has been reversed IN
the case of a couple who are to De
married this fall. Last night Mr.
Wister Williams, who lives at the Y
NJ c. A, was the guest of honor at
shower given by the young men IN tAe
building in Mr.. Williams's room. lie
was presented with handkerchiefs, sus-
penders, belts and socks, and other ar
ticIes of actual or prospective useful
ness His fiancee, Miss Mabel Joss,
has been in Colorado this summer, anu
will not return bone until next week,
and thus the future husband mas
scored a social triumph in being the
honored guest at the first pre-nupt4al
party
Miss barbara Ripley of Boulder, Col.
who was injured in an automobile ac-
cident in Boulder canon short time
ago will be out of the hospital in about
fT,o weeks. and will teach this year in
Holly. Col She suffered from bro
ken arm. severe bruises, and her face
was badly cut. Miss Ripley formerly
lived in Topeka, and her friends here
will be glad to learn of her rapid re-
covery-
Major A NJ. Harvey will speak to-
night on suffrage at the City park I'M
der the auspices of the Good Govern
ment club.
The Topeka colony in Colorado had d
picnic in Cascade canon, and those
who attended were: Mr.. and Mrs Chas
Elliott, John and Chas. Elliott, Jr.,
Miss Lulu Elliott, Mr.. and Mrs. E. c.
Fox and daughters. Mrs. w. B. Swan
and daughter. Mr.. Henry Bennett, Mrs.
Walt Vreeland. Mrs. r. S. Brigham
Miss Helen Brigham, Mrs A. H. Ellis,
Miss Amanda Findley, Mrs. w. A.
Harshbarger, Mrs. c.. B. Reed, Miss
Philadelphia Reed, Miss Joy Paxton,
DR.. end Mrs. Fisk, Miss Myrtle Hafer
Mr.. c. G. Whipple. Others present
mare: Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Bigger.