The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-04

SKIRT is Of the brocade. The bodice Of
the brocade is worn beneath an over
bodice of the plain with little suspender
straps in the back which broaden to
surplice effect in the front. The lower
part of the sleeves are of plain white
tuIle. The rolling collar is Of fine white
lace. The dainty hat is Of white silk
tulle and pink roses
annual May party Friday. and one of the
features Of the program was a resume of
the years study In rhyme, written by
Mrs. d. p. Paxton. as follows:
OUR TRIP TO THE LAND OF To-
MORROW
Yes, were just back from our South
American trip.
We had good company and very steady
ship.
weather always fine.-thouEh sometimes
very warm.
Last year We spent in Mexico. which we
very much enjoyed,
Until the noise Of battles caused US to be
annoyed.
But the many pleasant hours spent in
that southern CLINE
Made all eager to fare forth again the
second time.
30 one day In last October. we waved .
fond adieu
To our friends and native land. and soon
were lost to view
On the broad and mighty ocean, sailing
south to the equator
To the lands of the crocodile and the
alligator.
The pirates and the buccaneers of the far
famed Spanish Main
Were only memories Of the past IS We
sailed their seas again.
Everything Is turned around In that far
south land
AS was very soon discovered by our in
You look north to see fair Luna and the
burning tropic sun.
And when our winters over. theirs is
Mrs. Byron Davis. our honored president,
ern continent.
For Travel Notes had been her theme and
she was well equipped
To plan the itinerary Of our second south
ern trip.
Mrs. Austin, ever ready. with her map
BOOKS in her hand,
Was the source of much information to
this giddy. gadding band.
While Mrs. Locke and Mrs. Kepiey helped
the travellers along
With their profuse Note Of Travel.-so we
couldn't go far wrong.
Guatemala was the state over which
Miss Scott enthused,
The Republic of Honduras most interest
ed Mrs. Hughes.
Our president. Mrs. Davis, could not be
content
Until in San Salvador. Nicaragua and
Costa Rica she had pitched her tent.
From Colon to Panama with Mrs. Beggs
| ns guide,
We of course did nothing but exclaim
| with pride.
For where all other nations had at last
been forced to quit,
We alone could truly sing, Uncle Sans
| Doing 1t, Doing 1t, Doing It
Bolivia was the country which Mrs. Null
Was certainly the most interesting be-
| cause its history she had read.
Uruguay and Paraguay next claimed ouz
And Mrs. Locke was well informed on
anything we might mention
l In regard to these two southern states
where we tarried for a while
To enjoy the sights and scenes which
sometimes made US smile.
Mrs. Beggs planned well our journey
along the Amazon river
For none of us contracted the chills OF
yellow fever.
Seeing the Andes with Mrs. Hughes
as guide
Was a most glorious and eventful ride.
II Christ Of the Andes marking the boun
n Diary between Chile and Argentine
| Was one of the finest statues We haa
ever seen.
The country We travelled ove- next VA
decidedly hilly
So Mrs Clevenyer thought We should no
nnger long in Chile.
For although agriculture and irrigation
were very badly needed
| Her advice on the subject was by Tn
natives scarcely needed.
Argentine. the wonderland. was especial
enjoyed
For Miss Scott for days and nightD m
been steadily employed
In seeking information. which she coui
now disseminate
| OF its history from earliest times, dow
to very recent date.
Mrs. Griffin also informed 10 that Il
greatest crops OF wheat
Are raised In the Argentine, and ever,
thing else man needs to eat
Her broad pampAs are covered Nh
horses. sheep and cattle
In fact enough to feod all Europe W11d
she goes to battle
/ Brasil the land q op9ortuuaty. waswhs.
~ 3oorneyea noxt