The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-11-18
morality which all women should insist

morality which all women should insist
upon.n
Mrs. Aherns has been too busy to give
much time to club life, but her work
en- and working with them in public
affairs. She is also the only surviving
charter member Of the Illinois WoIn-
ans Press club. She was at one time
offered the chair of medical juriapru-
dence in a college OF law, but believing
that there was broader field for her
in general practice, she refused the pO-
sition.
In, addition to the work Of her pro-
fession, she mas been deeply interested
in the philanthropic enterprises OF her
city and state. For some time she was
associated with Mary e. Livermore in
some Of her work. and later she had
charge OF a home for destitute girls
and women. A prominent Chicago man.
In speaking Of her work. said: Her
doorsteps are q daily sermon-they
are kept so clean and white"
She was asked about the prospects
for the full Acknowledgement of women
Of 47ess State. It WITH Sco1ne,s 81 the sid.
land before very long. I have mo- use
for militant methods In working for
suffrage. The method by which It will
come will be, educationals ana women
must win in this by intellectual. and
not brute, force. For myself, I should
never want an Office. because want
my opinions to be free, and could not
wish to be shackled by the interests of
a party that put me in Office"
Mrs. Aherns is making her first visit
to Topeka, though she has been in the
west and in Kansas on lecture trips
before She expects to remain about
two weeks before returning to her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Creary gave
- TIL MT af
their home in Harrison. street. Cow
ers were laid for. Mr.. and Mrs. A: w.
Bronson, Dr. and Mrs. George Port
Ashton, Miss Louise Tauer. and Mr..
and Mrs. Creary. =
A visitor in Topeka this week will
be Miss Alice Hazard, a lecturer and
a student of astrology. from Kansas
City. Miss Hazard will give lecture
Friday evening and one Saturday
evening in the National hotel assem-
bly, room, to which anyone interested
is invited. There is no admission
charge. Miss Hazard will bring with
her a chart showing all the signs OF
the Zodiac, and she will read the
horoscope of some prominent men and
women of Topeka. Her addresses will
be interesting even to those who do
not pin their faith to the stars. and
of course all those who take an in
terest IN astrology will be anxious to
hear her. She has president Wilson's
natinal public life.
Miss Ruth Holt entertained few
friends at her home Tuesday evening.
The house was decorated with autumn
foliage and -chrysanthemums. The
guests were: Miss Hazel Bruce. Miss
Stella Nash, Miss Marjorie Davis. Miss
T Paw Knoll Mr.
Howard Fitchner, Mr.. Henry Spears.
Mr.. william Lyon and Mr.. r.. w.
Porter.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Myers enter
tanned a few friends at an informal
evening affair Tuesday at their apart
ments in the Manspeaksr.
Mr. William Green gave q stag din
ner party Tuesday night in ceiebra-
ton of his birthday anniversary.
The concert given by the music de-
partment of the Topeka Federation of
attended, and was a pleasing and sue
cessfuI affair. Mrs. w. W. Wikidal
gave the vocal numbers. giving pro-
gram that she had furnished for a re-
cital given by the Ladies' Music club
the week previous, and Mrs. ARA
Clark played her accomplishments
The piano numbers for the concert
were played by Mrs. Charles Klein
hans. She is a talented pianist. and
her numbers Monday evening were
played with artistic taste and ability.
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The Duplicate Whist club will meet
Tuesday of next week with Mrs. B. F.
Akers at her home In Fillmore street.
The following people motored to
Rossville. where they had a steak
roast and camp supper: Mr.. and Mrs
T. J. Myers. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Eagle. Mr. and Mrs. A. b. C. butcher
and Mr.. and Mrs. D. b. johnson.
| Miss Rose Gilberg gave a recital in
Kansas City Tuesday night at the par
lors of the Grand hotel Miss Mabel
Mosely played her accompanimenta
. Mn 0fberg. who hos Z contr1ltc