The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-18

ard. Mrs. c. J. Evans. Mrs. Cornelia
Curry, Mrs. DeWitte C. Nellis, Mrs.
John Clancy, Mrs. d. o. Coe, Mrs. A.
o. Wellman. Mrs. Robinson wore a
Mrs. Low was gOwned in lavender char
| meuse and white lace. Mrs. Spencer's
gown was nile green draped with lace
and chiffon. Mrs. Garvey wore an Irish
| costume of blue and green, and a part
Of the costume was an antique Irish
bonnet of blue with green trimming.
Mrs. Godard's gown was brocaded
taupe.
A shop of Irish curios was kept by
| a number of young women in room
| on the second floor. Those in charge
Alice Hughes. Miss Pauline Hudson.
| Miss Helen Curry and Miss Ethel Ev-
eringham. In one corner of the room
was little pet pig, adorned with green
ribbon, and his little pen of wire and
glass was the center Of much atten-
ton. There was q handsome display
of real Irish lace, lent for the party by
Mrs. Frank Doster and her daughter
in-law. Mrs. Wade Doster, whose home
twas formerly in Ireland. Mrs. John
ston displayed some old cOverlets and
some Irish linen of great age, handed
down to her for her linen chest from
her great grandmother's supply. She
also showed the spinning wheel Of her
grandmother, on which is the date,
1928. There was a tiny carved harp
made from bog oak, lent by the Very
Rev. Father Hayden. and a shamrock
Ethel Aldrich. and 'shalalah." also
the property of Miss Aldrich. An an
cient table cover, lent for the exhibit by
Mrs. Doster. was one of the interesting
pieces in the collection. Miss Clara
Hale, of Lincoln street, displayed some
crnphof vEnrk n her king Mrs
DeWitte c. Nellis brought for the dis
play an ancient tea set of Belleek
Irish china. and an old Irish lamp.
brought by the McAfee ancestors from
play of curiOs, there was a Barney
stone and keeper to cry its virtues.
The game of questions with the an
swers played on the Victrola. about
which some of the guests are still in
doubt, follows: What was the name of
the Colleen? Kathleen Mavourneen
Where did she live? Where the River
Shannon Flows.
When was she married? Top of the
mornin'. What color distinguished
the bridal party? Wearin' of the
Green. What musical instrument her
aided their approach? The Harp that
once through Tarra's halls. What
were the favors given? The Dear Lit
tie Shamrock. What flower adorned
the bride? The Last Rose of Sum-
mer what ne1rlOOm crowned the
bridegroom's attire? The hat my
father wore ST. Patrick's Day. What
love song of Moore's did he sing to
the bride? Believe me, il all those
endearing young charms. At what
lake visited by Mrs. W. A. Johnston
did they spend their honeymoon :?
Killarney. What experiences related
by Miss Hannigan were typical of
| their journey? Peg o. Ny Heart.
What was responsible for the groom's
ELUSIVE compliments? The Barney
| stone. What name did he give his
| bride? My wild Irish rose. How were
they recalled from their wanderings !?
Come back to Erin.
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The Washburn Faculty club will
| meet Saturday evening with Prof. and
Mrs. H. I. Wood, at the Washburn
observatory. Professor and Mrs. Ray
Jones, who expect to leave in few
days for the east, will be guests of
honor.
was given Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Miss Frances Cav. the affair
being in celebration of the first an
niversary Of the organization of the
club. Miss Helen Ingham. the clubs
| faculty advisor, received the guests.
assisted by the members of the club,
who are: Miss Frances Cav, Miss Mar
Grice. Miss Marjorie Roby, Miss Ruth
Larimer, Miss Marahibel Tevis and
Miss Katherine Hand.
The guests were: Miss Louise Flem-
[ ing, Miss Merle Fowler. Miss Margaret
Kanode. Miss Caroline Norton. Miss
/ Eugenia Pratt. Miss Helen whitaker.
Miss Lucille Rosen. Miss Laura Neis-
wanRer nGfna Iea untfe Glad n6faa Marv