The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-16

The cornerstone of the North To-
peka Baptist church, which is n
course of building at the corners of
Gordon and jackson streets, was laid
yesterday afternoon. The service.
which was most impressive. was
opened by singing the hymn, Faith
of Our Fathers" followed by scrip
ture reading by the Rev. Charles
Mathews, pastor of the First Baptist
church. The Rev. w. I. Cole, pastor
OF the Seward Avenue Baptist church,
and a former pastor of the North To-
peka Baptist church, then led in pray
er. Reports of the ways and means
and building committees were made.
A brief history of the church was
given by Miss Edna Kincaid, and DR..
J. T. Crawford, state secretary of Bap-
fist work. spoke on 1.-The Chief Cor
ner Stone" The ceremony of laying
the corner stone was performed by
the Rev c. L. Weir, pastor of the
North Topeka Baptist church. The
Rev. r. z. Gordon, pastor of the Kan
sas Avenue Methodist church, offered
tho closing prayer.
The corner stone, which was placed
at the southwest corner of the build
ing, bears the inscriptions. North To-
peka Baptist Church, 1921" on the
face. or north side, and Founded
1869" on the west side.
Royal Neighbor camp No. So held
a surprise party at their hall Monday
evening. Refreshments in hard
time" style were served and a good
time enjoyed by all
Mother Goose Entertains.
Helena chapter, No 21O, o. E. S,
entertained last evening at their hall. |
911 Kansas avenue. at Mother Goose |
party for the members of the order. |
The invitations were dainty little fold !
ers containing the following clever |
verses:
Come to our birthday party
At Masonic hall. you know
We want you to meet Old Mother Goose,
For she'll put on show.
''The little bag we're sending you.
Is for you to fill
A penny for each year you've lived
We promise to keep STILL
Mrs. Fred Baker as Mother Goose.
was mistress of ceremonies, and at
her direction, Mrs. Jennie ConweI as
Polly, prepared for the tea party by
putting on the kettle. A commotion
was heard without. and as Mother
Goose sang, ''Hark, bark the dogs do
bark, the party is coming to town."
the guests, all Mother Goose char
acters, and dressed their parts en-
tered. John r. Johnston, as Tommy
chara cteristically sang for his
supper, and julius Rafe1ock, as Jack
Horner searched diligently for the
hidden plum. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Spratt were represented by Mr.. John
Bauer and Mrs. Jim Murrell; Garnett
STEERS made a most charming Little
Red Riding Hood, while Frederick
sleepily about. trying in vain to find
his sheep and COW. Mrs. Frank Nc
Cay was -DiIly Mrs Ray
Ramsey, Mary, of the little lamb fame,
and Mrs. Charles Suit was Lucy
Locket, the girl of many pockets. Con-
trary Mary was Mrs. Robert Jolley,
and the part of Little Bo-Peep was
taken by Mrs. Cora Ravens. Mrs
Fed Morns was Little Miss Muffett,
frightened by the terrible spider; Mrs.
John R. Johnston was Curley Locks,
Mr.. Dan Bair, Jack be Nimble, and
Jack and JILL Mr.. Frank Conwell and
Mrs. Constable; and George Porgie,
who insisted on kissing the girls and
making them cry, Mr.. Ray Ramsey.
When the guests had been seated,
Polly served tea, which they stirred |
to the tune of Here we go round
the mulberry bush" The company
then played London Bridge is Fall
ing Down. and whenever one of the
players was caught he was obliged to
make a little speech, telling what |
character he represented.
A short program was then given |
as follows: Solo, by J. r. Johnston:
recitation, by Miss Agnes Hannigan;
saxophone solo, Frederick Baker; |
Highland Fling, Frank Conwell; solo.
Garnett STEERS. Each number was en-
cored. Mrs. Johnston joinging Mr..
Johnston for a duet at his recall. At
the close of the entertainment refresh |
ment were served.
While every character and part was
well represented and acted, special
mention should be made of the two
leading parts. that of Mother Goose.
played by Mrs. Baker, and that of
Polly, by Mrs. Jennie Conwell, which
were excellently done.
The contributions amounted to al
most eighty dollars.
Notes and Personals.
Twenty members of the Christian
Endeavor of the Central Avenue
Christian church met at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Vim, 1924
Quincy street last evening. After a
business meeting when plans were
made for furnishing a. worthy family
with clothing and a Thanksgiving din
ner by the society, the meeting was
adjourned and a shower was held for
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM, who have only
recently been married
Austin Burke. 1922 Quincy street.
accompanied by Fred Zurbunchen, of
Alta Vista, has returned from the
Farmers union meeting which was
held at Alta. Vista
Mrs Aaron Sheetz is sick at her
home, 1928 Quincy street
The male quartet of the Kansas
Avenue Methodist church furnished