The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-01-29

e0ly with the deep brown of the frOck.
Blouse and double tunic are laid in
closely set box plaits and are trimmed
on the left bysa row. OF large flat but
tons covered with the material. Collar
of lace. Little bow Of gilt tissue at the
throat.
Mrs. Charles Curtis will be at home
ruary. The hours will be from 8 to s
and no invitations will be issued. All
friends are asked to call.
A reception that. ranks with the most
important and delightful social events
OF u busy and gay season. was given
Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Charles
Wesley Kouns and Miss Nellie Kouns
and Miss Sara Kouns, at their home
in Topeka avenue.
guests, Mrs. A. o. Rorabaugh Of Wich-
ita, and Mrs. John e. Morgan Of En-
poria, and also Mrs. A. A. Robinson
and Miss Jessica. Short.
The hostesses and those receiving
with them stood in line in the music
room. The. callers were presented to
Mrs. Kouns by Mrs. David Palmer.
Mrs. Palmer was gowned In flesh col
ored satin gown combined with lace
and velvet. The lace formed the upper
part of the bodice and was pleated into
the lower front panel of the skirt.
Mrs. Kouns, who came to Topeka to
make her home within the last two
years, was; warmly welcomed in local
society. circles. Her social graces and
her tact and charm of manner have
made her increasingly popular. She
is a niece of the late William Florence.
the famous actor. She has Travelled
abroad and lived some time in London.
and a noticeable thing about her is her
lovely speaking voice that falls CRATE
fully on ears that are accustomed to
tn nf
| western women. Mrs. Koul-s wore
Campbell gown, an exact copy of the
1880 dresses. 1t was of the quaint
Pompadour taffeta. with tight fitting
bodice and round length flaring skirt.
A part of the bodice was OF thread lace,
and the skirt was finished at the bot
tom with a heavy cord. The girdle was
caught with little rosettes, and over
the shoulders was throw of blue tulle.
The sleeves and neck were finished
with little bows of black velvet.
Mrs. Robinson, who stood next in
| line. wore a heavy cream lace robe
over satin. Her Jewels were a diamond
necklace and star of diamonds. Mrs.
Rorabaugh, who is prominent in society
in Wichita, and the wife of a wealthy
merchant, was gowned in brocaded law
ender chiffon velvet, with bodice of
lace. Mrs. Morgan wore a gown of
blue with satin stripe in the same
shade, and trimming of lace. Her cor
|
Miss nellie Kouns wore a sea green
gown of taffeta. The overskirt was ac-
Gordon pleated, and the straight bod
ice was finished with lace. Her cor
sage bouquet was Of deep red roses.
Miss Sara Kouns wore pink p1eated
chiffon, with skeleton Jacket Of cerise
chiffon. Her flowers were pink sweet
| peas. The Misses Kouns are popular
in musical and social circles. Miss Jes-
sica Shortt. whose marriage to Mr..
1 ~ ~ - a~nAr
est next month. wore blue two-tone taft
feta with upper bodice of gold thread
| lace.
i The Kouns home, which was remod-
eled and redecorated a few years ago.
Is a particularly pleasant place for a
large formal party One Of the best
features Of its arrangement is its light
ing. The lights for the different rooms
were soft and subdued and harmonixed
with the scheme of the rooms. In the
dining room, the lights were shaded
with pink. and in the center of the ia
bic was large basket of pink roses
tied with chiffon and tulle. The ices
We're nodded in the. form of large open
pink roses and were placed on real rose
leaves. The cakes were served from
straw colored baskets, with the long
handles wound with smilax and pink
ribbon Brussels roses were in the
drawing room and Richmond roses in
the music ROOM. A basket. Of Jonquils
The women who assisted through the
rooms were: Mrs. r. ]. Parker Mrs.
William Redwood Smith, Mrs. Albert
Charles Phillips Of Seattle WASH. Mrs.
George Port Ashton, Miss Dollie Curtis.
Miss Bess Campbell, Miss Robinson and
Miss Hazel Risteen.
II Mrs. Parker wore gown Of flesh
colored satin, draped with fine net.
richly embroidered in pink and gold
threads The tunic was Of silver net,
and the decolletage was finished with
white chiffon. Miss Curtis wore taupe
satin. made in straight simple lines,
combined with thread lace ON the bod
Ice. Miss Risteen was gowned in pink
taneta trimmed with dark fur.
III
There were a good many out-of-
town women at the party, who are in
II topeka Tor the Kansas Day affairs.
Mrs. Catherine Hoffman, Of Enter
prise, was one of the guests. She wore
costume of black velvet and lace
II combined with black and white net.