Payne correspondence

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Freshman-Sophomore reception; death of Mrs. Pease. 1895 October 6; Production of "Tribly;" Bonfire; celebration on account of decision for suit processions. 1895 October 13; Sorority question-refusal of Kappa bids. 1895 October 18; Roble reception for the faculty. 1895 October 28; Big Game; Thanksgiving Day at Stanford. 1895 November 10; Big Game results; Thanksgiving vacation and dance; course descriptions. undated; Cheating incident; possible appointment of student committee on cheating; burning of the chemical lab; Prof. Anderson's article on "Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow." 1895 December 17



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am using Theodora's new one, which I do not like. I had to get a set of [illegible] which is a beauty. The Masson edition in three volumes, containing all his poems, with engraving. in each volume at different ages of the poet & very [illegible] memories." The boots are beauties. Now I must say "Goodnight" to my darling Nannie, tell us all about Aunt Tad & yourself.

Yours Toodles.

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My dear Nannie - It is 3:45 P.M. and I am sitting at my drawing desk supposed to be drawing - but I have finished my model - and am waiting for Prof. Clark to come around and criticise it; so have nothing else to scribble you a line on but this scrap of paper which I have spoiled for any drawing purpose. Whether this will amount to enough of a little to send will depend entirely upon how long it takes Prof. C. to get around the class so I must write fast. Rose has probably told you that I went down Saturday to stay until Monday with Mrs. Mabury. Rose felt that her tins[?] examinations would keep her too busy to afford the time; so I had to go alone. Went down on the 8:10 train with Miriam Maclaren. My teeth had gotten so yellow with the bad water and hating to brush them in it that I went straight to Mrs. Manns and had her clean them, which she did, and now they look quite white again. Then went out to Jeanines - all the rest of the family being in S.F. for the day. Carlotta having a yellow satin gown made to wear to Eva Hunter's wedding as she is to be her bridesmaid. Won't she look regal! I had a very pleasant afternoon with Jeanine, we went driving. and got back just as Mrs. Mabury arrived. Carlotta & Bella staying until a late train.. Sunday afternoon Carlotta - Bella & I - with a Miss Phelps went to drive. We found ourselves out by the Bartowe's new home, so we went in and had a very pleasant call. Grace played for us - and so sweetly and soulfully. Their home is built cheaply - rough wood finish inside - no plants - but the beams and odd corners & nooks

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make a very artistic home. The main room downstairs is the music room 23 feet long; quite the pride of Grace's heart. I came back on the 8 o'clock train this morning having had a perfectly lovely time. Mrs. Bean "Joel", called Sunday afternoon - and Mrs. Bean inquired your address saying she was going to write to you while visiting "Cathe". - What a cultured woman she is - heart culture and mind culture so combined makes a rare woman. She sent her love to you until she should herself write. Bella is going to the business college and feels very happy to think she is doing something. O! the time does go so fast - and the day are so beautiful. I walk a great deal and both Rose and I are happy the live long day. - One or two or three of the girls are very congenial and we have very happy times together. What do you think of my back hand writing - I am getting so that I write almost anyway. having to scribble notes so much. Jeanie was very anxious to get my opinion of Howard. It seems he has been quite attentive to her, and I think she quite likes him. But Carlotta & Bella quite dislike him believing him to be somewhat of a tody (if that spells it) And I am afraid he does put greater stress on wealth than he would if he had not always had to economize so much. I have had my criticisms meantime - and have given time to say Good bye. before we are excused. - I wonder if you are as tired waiting for the "pictures" as I am. -

Love from Theodora. -

[page turned] Theodora Payne.

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[written] Sunday Evening. September 29- '95.

[typed] STANFORD UNIVERSITY

[written] My darling Nannie -

Theodora is studying out loud with one of the girls, so if my letters is mixed up with the "Tiers Etat" or any other French Revolutionary [illegible], don't be surprised. This week has been a very full one - Sunday, Alice Hayes and I went over to Palo Alto to church and had such a good sermon from dear Mr Pietr - he is a grand upholder of the church, and his simple service I already feel I cannot go without. Monday was a day of lectures and Tuesday I was astonished to see Kate Stabler, Edna [Berman?], and Rowena Beaus in the quadrangle. Kate had stopped off from a visit to San Jose, and Edna had come with her. Edna

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leaves next month for Germany with Meda Bowman. Rowena [Bearns?] was as sweet as ever, and Kate was the same old Kate, and more could not be said, she took luncheon with us, and regretted not being able to stay over night to hear Dr. Jordon's lecture on "War Faires". Rowena brought a Freshman friend to call in the afternoon, a dear little Miss Bessie Blossom of the Beardsley type of girl, and I was delighted to make her acquaintance as I had admired her in the library. The events of Monday have come back to me. I remember it was a very blue Monday. I had my first examination under Prof. Anderson

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