Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-07
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY

Inc enB1Bemonb VI ME- AossSs
Combs, formerly OF the Reflector |
office, and Miss Cora Shidler of An
thony, Kansas. Is announced. Mr..
Combs is now editor of the Anthony
Republican.
A big dinner was given New
Years day at the home OF one OF
Nlmo's prominent residents, Grand
ma" Hartman. Thirty-nine persons
were present and enjoyed a fine din
ner. Anna Hartman, 9 years old,
writes to the Reflector telling about
the good time she and the others
had.
The w. G. T. U. will meet with
Mrs. L. P. Houtz, 515 West North
Sixth street, Friday, January 8. The
last meeting was postponed on ac-
count of Mrs. Latham's death, Topic
for discussion will be Current
Events" Each member is requested
TO ask some one to 60 with them.
Visitors are welcome.
AAe
Some OF the members OF the Sig
ma Alpha Iota sorority Of Washburn
and their men friends were enter
tanned at dinner Thursday evening
by Miss Virginia Taliaferro OF High
land Park. Those who sat around
the tables were: Mrs. Alfred Spicy
of Abilene; Miss Miriam Foster, Miss
Fayeben Williams, Miss Hazel
Bruce, Miss Helen Coe, Miss Ger
trude Huckle, Miss Grace Ricken-
bacher, Miss Emily Hardy, Mr.. Way
land Durham, Mr.. Leo Helm, Mr..
Howard sichtner, Mr.. Frank Peers,
Mr.. James Lindsay, Mr.. Carl Hath
away and Mr.. Ray Stewart.-Topeka
State Journal.
At the home of J. M. Gish, seven
miles north of Talmage, the we'd
ding Of Miss Lota Gish and Mr.. Ray
mond Buhrer took place the noon OF
December 90. The vows were pro-
nounced by the Rev. G. L. Crippen
of Chapman. Following the ceremony
a dinner was served. Among the fine
gifts the young couple received was
a deed to 80 acres OF land near De-
troit.
Mrs. e. ]. Browning will enter
tain the 8. F. club and several
guests tomorrow afternoon at her
home on North Olive street.
A., One of the most enjoyable affairs
OF the season was held on New Years
!" ever when Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Mize
were host and hostess to the mem
bers Of the Ladies' Rural club, their
husbands and families, at the COM
\ 3AStable Mize home four miles north
west Of town. The rooms were beau
tiful with the seasons decorations,
the living room being especially SO.
8treAKaers OF red and green from the
corners Of the room were caught In
the center with large bell, while
beneath this the shaded light gave a
pretty finish to the already attrac-
tive room. The hours were spent
with games and cards while through
out the evening excellent violin mu-
uac was furnished by Mr.. r. ]. Bed
well. In word contest, honors were
equally divided between Mrs. Oren
Atkinson and Mrs. r. G. Makins. At
midnight q delicious four course
luncheon was served and gun sa-
lutte was fired as farewell to the 4
old and welcome to the new year.
Mrs. Mize is president of the club
and under her efficient management
It Is a decided success. The follow
ing were present: Mr.. and Mrs. w.
III. Hansen, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ham
ell and family, Mr.. and Mrs, p. ].
Grove and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oren Atkinson and son, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sleichter and family, Mr.. I
ana Mrs. R. ]. Bedwell and son. Mr..
and Mrs. C. H. Rowland, Mr., and /
Mrs. F. C. Makins and family, Mr.. [
Jess Cradle, Miss May Cradle, Mrs.
Will Walters and son and Mr.. Rus !
mo1l Allan of Colorado.