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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1895

Page

6

Topeka Society Notes Highlight Lectures And Parties

The third in a series of afternoon entertainments hosted by Mrs. J. K. Larimer in Potwin Place featured a Holmes talk by G. Larimer and a social hour with glottalions. Nearby events included high five parties, library hall gatherings, and clubs hosting dinners, readings, and games with Topeka residents, judges, and visitors, all decorated with palm and floral displays.

Topeka Mra J. K Lurimer Potwin Place G. Larimer Holmes Liesdames Frank Foster J. E. Ball J. W. Gleed Charles Gleed Ragney W. ©. Campbell Wascon Frank Willard George Parkhurst W. Littefeld W. Henderson Redden Hall O'Doneld James Tanner J. We FE Hughes Jonathan Thomas GC B Dugan Magel MacPerran Sampson Hull Peacock Westumes E. Foster Powell Lou Daviz Combs Basiman Longenecker van Livok Grey Charles Parker Garrettaon McParidnd Menninger Whitcomb W. W. Mills Nelson Hobart Steele Krunsell Newers Rug Yates Reyer Davidson Halstead Alisa Troutan W. C. Rigby Magire Bustle Willd Tomlinson Oiiyia van Vessel Ida Smith Julia Whitmer Meda Fapgood Leia Lorde CG. Foster Thomas South Dakota Williams Arkansas Aley Justes Supreme Court Sumuel A. Kingman W. A Johnston H. Allen Wil Judy Thomas Ewing New York City Hurd Robert Crozier Leavenworth Col Mra A. 5 Jonson A. H. Horton J. Brown George 5 Sharritt A. L. Williams W, HH Rossington Hoo Rankin Mason H P Dillon Ninde Chantauqua Cirete Munday Mr. Deven Lillian Popenoe Lawrence Helen Curry Calvin Hand E A. Heecher Easporia Air Lambert Lupo Saylor Street George E. Bell Lowman Hill Hich Welock Ron Ce Jay Aesurge Higgins Jack John N. Graft Charlie Boone West Street Reading Club G al. Atwood Supechsilub

Poetry of Fashion. Tea Gowns and Little Frocks in Style

Special correspondence from New York describes spring fashion as tea gowns and dainty devices for ladies to look cozy and domestic. It details several gowns in deep red crepon with plaits, blue and lemon crepon, white cashmere with swan’s down, and maize china crape, plus two playful outfits for a child: a boy’s cutaway jacket and a blue diagonal frock for a girl.

New York Swan

Ladies Rule and Duplicate Whist Rally Buffalo Ladies

The Commercial notes ladies in Buffalo host duplicate whist at 8 with two tables and individual scores, husbands may be ordered at 11. Rochester Express quips on doorsteps at the houses where these gatherings are held. Miss Cora A Romneson gains Massachusetts bar admission amid court attendance by Miss Agnes Irwin and Michigan law grads. Amy Acton and 35 Boston University students are admitted next day, taking oaths in court.

Buffalo Rochester Express Cora A. Romneson Massachusetts Hemenway Agnes Irwin Radcliffe College Benneson Law School of Michigan University Supreme Courts of Ilinois Michi Miss Benneson Aimy Acton Boston University Law School Supreme Judicial

Mrs Henrotin Advocates Colored Woman Membership

Mrs Henrotin president of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs and key Chicago club member favors admitting a colored woman to membership. Her stance challenges club norms that religion and politics be kept out. She rebukes narrow minds who opposed her own candidacy in Philadelphia last May.

Henrotin General Federation of Woman's Clubs Chicago Federation New York Times

Suffrage Convention Draws Leaders From 35 States

Presidents of state suffrage associations from 35 states and renowned lecturers will attend the Atlanta suffrage convention. Among expected speakers are Rey Anna Howard Shaw, Lillie Devereux Blake, Carrie Lane Chapman-Catt, Caroline Merrick, Alice Stone Blackwell, Josephine Henry, Dora Buell, Elizabeth Yates, and Mary Francia. Also noted is a fashion fad with jeweled waist belts featuring rosettes of Valencia lozenges and decorative turquoise centers, plus a black satin belt embroidered with gold batteries.

Atlanta Rey Anna Howard Shaw Pennsylvania Lillie Devereux Blake New York Carrie Lane Chapman-Catt Iowa Caroline E. Merrick Louisiana Alice Stone Blackwell Massachusetts Josephine K. Henry Kentucky Dora Phelpa Buell Colorado Elizabeth DO. Yates Maine Mary C. Francia Ohio Gotham

Casimir-Perier Wife Leads Crusade Against Bird Parts

Mme Casimir-Perier, wife of the French president, organizes a campaign against using birds breasts and wings for decoration. The movement, if Paris endorses it, may prompt England and America to abandon the practice, warning of a looming plague if others resist.

Casimir-Perier Crusade Mme France Paris England America

Princess of Wales Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday

Egypt, from the multiplication of insects. The Princess of Wales, on Dec 1 last, celebrated her fiftieth birthday. The half century seems formidable for a beautiful woman to bear and acknowledge, and in her case the fact seems incredible. She is a worrier, having endured illnesses and many terrible troubles said to affect her looks.

Princess of Wales

Movement history by Mrs Brown announced by federation

The General Federation of Women's clubs executive board reveals a history of the club movement will be written by Mrs Charlotte Emerson Brown, its first president. She is devoted to the cause though not tied to the earliest chapters. Charlotte M Yonge recently celebrated her seventieth birthday receiving an Alban with 4000 autographs from admirers, including the Archbishop of York the Marquis of Salisbury 15 bishops and others. The queen of Italy sent an autograph note and photo of herself.

Daily Note J. Ralph Burton Leland Topeka George W. Veale Misa Mildred Leland Cyrus Leland St. Joseph Convent of the Sacred Heart E. A General Federation of Wormon's Clubs Charlotte Emerson Brown Brown Charlotte M. Yonge Charlotes M Yonge York Marquis of Salisbury Iqoren Italy

Victoria's Light Failing Infirmities Loom Over Queen

London correspondent reports Queen Victoria's eyesight is failing rapidly while her overall health remains sound aside from reduced mobility.

Victoria Queen Victoria London

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