Party Time (1891)

Invitation:

Thos Burwell and Mose T. Burwell.

Assisted By Will J. Wilson.

At Home, After Contest.

FRIDAY EVENING, NOV. 20, 1891.

Residence Corner Church and 3d Streets.

One of the most pleasant receptions of the season was given by Mr. Thos. Burwell and Mose T. Burwell, assisted by Will J. Wilson, at the elegant home of Messrs. Burwell on the corner of 3d and Church Street Friday eve.  The reception was given immediately after the contest, and although the weather was stormy and kept some away that were expected from abroad, over fifty were in attendance and one of the most enjoyable evenings was spent.  Among the honored guests from abroad were the Misses Earl, Mr. Earl; Mr. Rezner and Mr. Mason, of Paxton, and the Misses Rodman, of Saybrook.  The evening was taken up with games and social conversation.  An elegant banquet was partaken of, supervised by Miss Nettie Burwell who has charge of the home while Mr. and Mrs. Burwell are in Louisiana.  The young people all vote it a success, and wish the prominent young gentlemen of our city who gave the reception many such returning occasion as that enjoyed this evening.

Source: Burwell/Tate Family Papers, 1850-1930 (K0233), Folder 1. Burwell family scrapbook and photo album, 1879-1908, photocopied.*

*BURWELL-TATE FAMILY PAPERS, 1850-1930 (K0233), The State Historical Society of Missouri, 800 East 51st Street, 306 Miller Nichols Library UMKC, Kansas City, MO 64110.