The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-04-01

and has bean working for halls of
residences there. Following Mrs
Prentis's talk, the informal reception,
will be held.
The meeting of the Forestry depart
ment of the Woman's club will occupy
the first part of the afternoon Thurs
day and; the music department which
has usually had that place on the pro-
gram, will follow. The other depart
mentss will meet as has been an
nounced beginning at 1880.
An Interesting feature of the meet
ing at the Elks'. Thursday, will be the
primary election which is to be held
for the officers for the next year. The
regular election will be held in May.
Members of the nominating commit
tee will be on the landing of the stairs
all day to receive the ballots.
A number of the popular women of
the club have been suggested for the
various Offices Mrs. McCarter is be
ing talked of for reelection as presi-
dent and SO far has no competition
For the position of secretary, Mrs.
Emma Sells Marshall, Mrs. J. H. Lux
ton and Mrs. Harrison Morgan are the
prospective candidates. Mrs. Guilford
Dudley and Miss Helen Curry have
been suggested for treasurer. For
RAM and Mrs. f. w. Watson each has
a number of supporters and Mrs.
Charles Dillon has been suggested for
second vice president. Mrs. H. P. Dill
Ions name has been much talked for
the vacancy in the board of directors.
For various other offices a number of
other representative members have
been suggested among them Mrs. S. s.
Beggs, Mrs. Frank Squires and Mrs.
A. A. Robinson.
Mrs. w. A. McCarter entertained
the hnar of diTaCfnrS nf tho Wnn19 n "a
club at luncheon today at the Elks'
club. a. board meeting was held in
the forenoon and Mrs. McCarter's
luncheon followed.
Mrs. Guilford DUDLEY entertained
the Art club this afternoon at her home.
Mrs. j. F., Dillon was to have had it
today, but was unable to do so on ac-
count of a severe cold.
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The Minerva club met yesterday
afternoon at the home of Miss Caro-
lyn Lovewen with Mrs. Henry ]. Dot
terweich as assistant hostess. Quests
of the club were Mrs. Roland Sibert,
Mrs. Mabel Seeds Spicy. Mrs. E. A.
, Ramp, of Greenfield, Mich, Mrs r.
NJ. johnson, Mrs. William Quail, Mrs.
j. G. Wood and Mr.. Horace Bowman.
The literary part of the program
| was furnished by Mrs. B. H. Pugh and
Mrs. Charles Dillon. Mrs. Pugh gave
readings from D'Annunzio and Mrs.
| Dillon read a paper on the situation
in Italy. The musical part of the pro-
gram was given by some of the mem
! Guiding Miss Marian Munger, Miss
Dorothy Drumm, Miss Ruth Wood, Mr..
| Lyman King, Mr.. CASTOR Ronchi and
Mr.. Harry Smith. Mrs. Spicy and Mr..
Horace Bowman sang duet.
| CEA CON ARR Il nnN,TS.
Don't sneeze when alone, save it for
a crowded street car. Don't wear
your overcoat when you run out to the
corner for a cigar. Your doctor can
| take on a few more flu cases. Don't
| boast about not having the flu. With=
| in five minutes you may be at the
phone saying-"Oh, Dogdor, cub
pretty girl you see. remember there's
a flu epidemic And besides, it's dam
gerous. Don't worry that's a job for
your creditor5 Don't waste time
flirting. You don't have to. Next year
! is leap year. Don't fall off the wagon
until the frost is out of the ground
and the ground is good and soft
n. s. A.
Members of the Woman's club are
asked to remember to bring candy to
1 the meeting Thursday afternoon for
the convalescent soldiers at Fort Riley.
Mrs. Thomas Gray Kennedy, who is
| in charge of furnishing candy to the
| soldiers at Riley, has asked the CO.
| operation of the Topeka women and
the members of the Woman's club are
asked to respond Each woman is
asked to bring one pound Thursday to
be sent Immediately.
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The second of a series of parties
given by the Topeka Abdallah Shrine