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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 10, 1892)
fii r < i n i ipwinn SOCIAL GAIR1IES , fiocioty Blinking OfT the Lethargy of Holl- day Time. DOINGS OF THE FASHIONABLE SET , A Urlllliint Ariorminii Id-ri'ptlou nt the MIHiml " , lurk Ihfl Itlppcr" In Omiiliu Mention of rroinliu-nt The distinctive social event of a rather quiet week In the realms of fashion was the reception given by the ladles of the Alillard Thursday from U until G o'clock. The day was nn Ideal ono nnd the maids and matrons of the haut monde embraced the opportunity to meet thu leaders of social 11 Co for the first tlmo since the holidays. The parlors and adjoining rooms on the , second floor of the hotel wore mairniflcontly decorated with palms , ferns nnd smlinx , while Immense rose bowls , filled with roses , Christmas lilies nnil other hothouse flowers , added tholr wealth of color to un Inspiring scene , made doubly so by the presence of bcnutlfiilly costumed women. Refreshments were served In the ropms oft tJo ordinary nnil wore on nn elaborate scale , y/much moro so than Is usual at nn nftornoon ? nffmr such ns this wns. Nothing wns spared by Air. Swobo , who tendered this reception to the ladies who make the Alillnrd tholr homo , nud from be ginning to end the nftornoon was crowded jvlth pleasure. There bavo boon ninny beautiful balU and parties at the Alillnrd In tlmos past , but none of them have oven equalled the reception of Thursday last. During the hours of the re ception Omaha's four hundred graced the occasion by their presence , the abscenco ot stiffness and formality Doing particularly remarked. The guests wore received by Airs. Swobe , Mrs. Lovl Carter , Airs. Frank Alulr , Airs. Diotz , Airs. Andrew Hosowator , Airs. H. K. Hltchlo nnd Airs. Victor Coffman. Airs. Swobo wcro n most beautiful costume of black lace nnd turquoise ellk , decollete nnd ontrmno In addition to supurtj diamonds. Airs. Carter , who is alwuys one of t < io host dressed of tbo women , wore yellow brocade - cado and crepe trimmed with cut Jot passe menterie and black ribbon ? . Airs. Diet/ , whoso gowns ulwnys nttract attention , were n becoming costume of rod silk combined with black not. Airs. Andrew - drew Hosowator were n hnndsomo Im ported toilette ot malzo colored silk , combined witli green , heavily embroid ered with pearls. Airs. CoITmnn was gowned In black silk with jet passementerie. Airs. Mulr , a strikingly pretty woman , was lovely In nn old rose and white silk , the bodice be ing ornamented with pink. Airs. Kitcbio. whoso first Introduction It was to many of the Omnhn fnlr sex , was prettily nrrnyou in block not. In addition to the receiving party , Mtss Nnsh , Altss llrown , Allss Sherwood nnd Aliss Alooro assisted throughout the parlors Jlu entertaining the guests. Among these present wore Alosdamos Dr. Duryoa , Heed , .1. P. vVilliams. Thompson , Nichols , Sloan. VV. V. Alorso , Alinor , Babcock - cock , Squires , Tburstou , Dowov , Snyder , T. J. Rogers , Warren Rogers , Adolph Alovor , Hopkins , Yost , Brown , Thayer , Uatlln , Dan Wheeler , Harry AlcCormlck. Komlngton , Bnrkalow , Gilbert , Uosowater , Fell , Barker , Carter , Barkalow , Amos , Hiloy , Alodny , ' _ olpotzeT , Paxton , Hhnrp , Burns , Kennedy , * * " " " Richardson , Hurvo3' , Ludlngton , Wo's- " i , Lander , Bnlcombi.- , Chase , AIc- , Clnrksnn , Wnkeloy. Donna. Kll- pntnck , ICimball. Nash , Duntly , Coo , Pease , Moore , Pratt , DraUo in addition to a Inrgo number of unmarried women. A ScunooVltti ( 'uriU. Ono of the most delightful nttornoon affairs of the winter was given by Airs. C. F. Cathie on Wednesday evening last at her handsome room ? 17JO Dodge stroot. It was a "progressive high-five , " and given In honor of her sister. Airs. E. A. Thayer of Cole rado. Some sixty ladles sat down nt : t and chatted nnd played industriously till 5 , when the cnrds were removed and dainty re- froshmonLs took their plnco , which olnimc'd the attention of thu fair guests who had played and lost nnd played and won , Hnnd some favors wcro distributed Immediately after the refreshments , .as follows : The first prize wns won bv Air * . Judge Thurston , a lovely , hand-painted , chamois table cover , the work of the hostess. The second prize , "Wild Flowers of the Pacific Const , " wns hnndoa to Airs. Gallntrber , mid was a gift from Airs. Thnj or. the authoress. The third prize fell to Miss Alellonn Buttorflold , n pen nnd ink sketch In the shape of a banner. The Consolation prbo was carried away by Airs. ' Jockwith. The floral decorations wore smllax , roses nnd carnations , but the most attractive dec orations were the beautiful paintings and ' etches which covered every available ace of the walls , the work of the artistic stoss. The score cards wcro in the shape of autumn leaves , painted In water color , eanh lady being presented with one for her count nml as a souvenir. Allss Cntltn win * assisted In keeping the tally of games by Miss Dundy , Allss Alooro and MlssLorlng. Iho Invited guests were ; Alosdamos Rustin. Boyd , Horljjjph , Bourke , Brooke , Gilbert , Van Nostrand , Ii. C. .Mooro , Clinton Brlggs , Cornish , Alotc.ilf , Barker. Lohmor , Concdon , Parker , Gallagher. Ale- Coskoll , Dickey , Wakoly , Pratt , J , J. Brown , Green , Dietz , Swobo. Bennett , Cudnby , Colpotzer , DuBois , Estorbrook , dowry of Chicago , Lovl Carter , \V. F. Allen , titnlnguf , Alonoll. Airs. J. J. Alonoll , Carrier , Remington , Yost , Alorsoman , Chase , Wheeler , Orr , Ru-soll , Brail. Powell , A. C. Powell , NIrkols , Windsor , Doherty , Lake , Burns , Ashton of Leavonworth. Arthur Mulcoloy , Cu hhlg , Wallace , Thurston , IMxton , Cowln , liarknlow , lledick , Wood , Joioph Unrkcr , Lacey , O , AI. Cm tor , Hamll- nn , Cumlng. Barton , Hallor , G. L. .Miller , 'Mibody , Ponplolord , Rogers , Webster , -invago , Aloredoth , Demise , Alnrso , Yntns , McCormlck , Bishop , Coutnnt , B , B. Wood , J.lipe. Bnrknlow , Uuiuly , Jr. , Batcho , Hlor- l.mvor , Burt , Shuru , Hoaglnnd. Alorcor , Airs. Dundy , Loriug. the Alissos Butterllcld. Itastcrn Stur Snolul. Air. nnd Airs. Alexander Atkinson enter tained the order of the Eastern Star Friday evening nt tholr residence , IW3 North Twenty , third street , but before the evening was over the members roall/od that thu entertain ment , was really the celebration of thotwoutv- Jlttli anniversary of their marriage , A very V large number of costly presents were received from friends nt home aim abroad , which tostlllcd Iho regard of well wishers for Air. nnd Airs. Atkinson's continued health nnd happiness. The house wns nicely decorated for the occasion , Air , nnd Airs. Atkinson shewing u pleasant , dlscrlminatlng-tasto In the manner ot ontertaluiug their brethren of the Eastern Star. These wcro prcsiMits Air. mid Airs , dun Anderson , Air. and Airs. W. N. Nason , Air. nnd Mrs. C , B. Coon , Mr , and Airs.V. . J. Alount. Air. nnd MM. U H. Korty , Mr. nnd Alr . L. Al. Alcrrlum , Air. nud Mrs , 0. H MoEchron , Air. und Mrs , , | . T. Dailov. Air -3d Mrs. T , P. Thornton , Mr. nnd Airs , C ! . t iiAiliapn. Air. nnd Airs. E. J. Stoney , All- , und Mrs. Samuel Roi > s , Air. nnd Airs. At. S. LIndso.x. Air. und Airs. L , . AI. Rheem , ' .Mr. nud Airs H. Neville , Colonel and Mrs. Har ris , Air. nnd Mrs. C. F. Goodman. Air. anil Mrs. A , C. Osterinan , Air. und Airs. D. II. Wheeler , Alesdatnos Edholm , Alvoron , Rice , Van Buran. MUsu.i E. Anderson , Kortv , J , Alverson , Allen , V. Alverson , Carson. Pow ell , the AIUsos Osgood , Cantuln Oisjood , Messrs. Black , Peterson , Bnttorton , Hiilll- can , V Whlto , Bamford , O'Brion and Tuttle riuylni ; Illch ri\n. Tbo"U. nnd V. or V. und R. illeh Five met at the residence of L. H. ICorty , Popploton uvoiuo Tuesday evening. Ihoso present were , Air , nnd Mrs. J , A. > , Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Shull , Air. mid J , B. Blanohanl , Mr. and Mn. J. A. Mr , nnd .Mr * , J. R. ManehoUar , Mr , Slid MM. H. D..BhulI , Mr , Will Dyball , Airs. Airs. Hughes , Mr. and MM. C , U. tlustoti , Air. anil Mrs. iJrapor Smith , Air. , Air. and MM U Al. Nuttiugor , Air. un Mm. Ii E. Hryson , Air. a'ld Airs , L. Al. ] { > em , Miss Nellie Alorso , Airs. Parts and > i. 4 Foidyko. lint prize Tor gonUciawi was won by Mr. Ilrynon. second by Mr. Ujballj flrsl prize for Indies was won by Mrs. Manchester , second by MlM fosdyko. The rules for the eovornmont of the cluu nro qulto wortu reproduction , being iw fol lows : f. The nionilioMhlp slmll bo limited to tlilrty-onn pononi , wliinlmll bo roildunts o ( the city of Omnhn and naturalized nitrons of the tlnlli-d Htutot. No Irish or White Caps need apply. / . Tlio meeting * of the club shall ha. hold nt the houses nf the tnotiihori ns iloslgnntod by the prosldnnl , nocrotnrv unrt tranmirnr , nnd on f i.cli evening * ns tboy may docldu. The moot- liiKHKlitill bo t-nllod to onlor nt thirteen inln- utcB pint 8 o'clock and the lilny slmll cnm- nionco nt t < : imnd cloiont tlilrty-threo mln- utc i pa t lOo'elook , ttnloM othnrwlso ordnrod by tlio Ilonrd ot DJroctors. Tbs number ot points In oaoh BIUIIO nhall boll ! ) . The plnyors ut ruiy tublo innklnit SB uolnts llrsl nlmll nn- nouncu the HIUIIO by blowniir n whlstlo , rinjt- Ini : n bell , blowliiR n horn , shooting olT n rn- vnlvuror cnnnon , or poiuulliu' iho table , as the board of tlliocloin shall dncldc. .1. I'hy at nil other taDlcn nhall stop when the sUiuil luinoiiiH'liie that : ) polnU have ucnn niailu , M plven ; nnd tin ) playurn wlm have the trruatpst nuinbar of points iliull mlvsuico to the no\t table mid chunxo partners ! the players roinatnliiK at the table ahull also chnii''o partners. In case of n tie the cards shall bo cut by the two Indlon , high card \vin- nliiK. the ace belnc counted hlRlieard. 4. I.ach player nhall Im fuinlHhod with a card on which ttio inimbitrof Rutiios won by thorn shall bo marked by u punch by tonic ono unpointed by the board of directors for th.'it piiriKno and whoso title shall be " 1'miuliorIn chief or punchuiess In chief. " The puncher or pnnchorcsi In chief shall have authority to appoint as many doDiitloi us he or she may think proper , or ns the board of directors may order. 5. The lady nnd gentlemen players winning tlio hlehost number of Raines slmll receive a prl/o. und the lady nnd gentleman players winning the next highest number of unmet Rhall also loeulye a prl/o ; all prlxos to hj fur nished by the hostess. In ease of a tie for first or second prlo the plnyors tied shall Dlny circnt todeulde the tie ns tlinv iii y oloct. Any player los.ngnn a tie for the first prle Is nutentitlsd to the second prl/e. 0. TliuiivurnRouf all plavers shall be kept throughout tbo series by tlio srcretiry , nnd the Inrty nnd gentleman players making Iho hlgliortt average shall oaoh recnlvo a prize , and the lady nnd gentleman making the next highest nvor.iao shall also receive a prize ; . All ties on averages shall bo decided as specified In rulef ) . No player atlen.llng less than two- thirds of the meetings shall ho eligible to the prl/o for the best avor.iso play. The prbos for the highest average shall bu furnished by the four gentlemen plavors making the lowest average. T. The cost nf the game pi'l/ea shall not oxpcod 51 cents for each ar ticle. 'Iho minimum 0nt of the uver- nge prl/os shall bo fixed by the board of directors ; nnd the m.ixlmum cost shall not evcced the value of tlio real or personal prop- crtv of the parties compelled to furnish them. No.sc-iMiml mortgages will bo accepted by the board of directors. 8. The lefreshinonts shall bo furnished by the llostcsj , and shall consist nf cnlTeo and sandwiches , bioad and butter nnd pickles , or such other articles as the bo ml of directors may designate. Any vlolatlo-i of this rule will be punlsbcd by the club muetln , ' at the bouse of tlio violator or vlolatrcss on the oc- uaslon of Its no\t following session. a Linen nupklns don't go with this club ; impor wlpos alone will Do tolerated. The ob ject of this rule Is to orotect tbo host from the humiliation of having to use up a large lot of nankins that are not ( [ ulto soiled enough to wash and nro too tired to use with comfort. 1C. All playing an' ! counting cards nnd the punch shall be turn shed by the olub , and shall ho.In the custody of the aeuretarv. tl. Tbo dues of the clubshalt be such ns the bo-ird of directors may determine , and shall bo paid on demand. An Initiation foe of 'O cents slrill be paid by each gentleman on de mand of the tro i surer , and no back talk. li Any player who c.innot bo prnsont at a meeting must send hIor her regrets to the hostess at least two days before the date of the meeting , so she eau airanzu for a substi tute ; any One violating this ru'esh.UI bo fined 5J cents , to bo p.ild to the treasurer. 13. The scores of all substitutes Miall not bu counted In the senor.il average. 14. Immediately after tbeelose of play ten mlnutos will he devoted to a dbiisslon of hired girls. 15. Any mnmbcrcalllng for moro than three cupiotcolToe or eleven Sandwiches ought to be ashamed of him or hersulf , und will uu fined f > U cents on conviction. Hi. The Host sbiiil-fiirnlsli each gentleman , when leaving the house , with a "snipe , " noth ing loss than a "two-for" goes. 17. These rules will be amended by the Iioaid of directors as often as tboy may , In tholr wisdom , think necessary : as the mem bers have no volcoor vote In tbo management of the club , there Is no sense In their kicking or raising a disturuanco. 18. The boaid of directors know tholr busi ness , and don't yon forset It. II ) . Kuch Kunt.oni'iii ' must- carry a lead ponull , nnd step outside when It need * sharp ening. Tlin Danvo ot Uiti Mildlorn. The Omaha Guard's armory presented a very galu appearance last Monday nvoulng , being the regular monthly inspection drill , after which nn informal dance was Indulged in. The drill of the company did credit to the Omatm Guards nnd the city of Omaha , arousing tbo patriotic feelings of nil present. The Gatlinij gun section deserve great pralso for tholr excellent work , It being the feature of the evening. The committee on arrangements , Sergeant W. B. T.- Holt , Cornonil Prank J , Mtrrow and Private M. Dofioborts , were unremit ting In tholr efforts to maico the party the most successful given by the Guards this season. Among thosq present were Uio following and n prent man1 moro whoso names It was Impossible to ascertain : Mesdames Withers , llurlolgh , Belt. Domnlo and Stevens , Mr. and Mrs. C. Calkins , Mr. and Mrs. Davenport , ox-Captain and Mrs. Mulford. Mr. and Mrs. Jones , Mr. and Mrs. ri. T. McCormlck , Mr. and Mrs. John McCormlck , Mr. " nnd Mrs. Ilcmlngton , Mr. nnd Mrs. Gregory , Mr. nnd Mrs. W'll Knnpp , Mr. and Mrs. Williams , Mr. A. G. Hose , Mr. E. Montgomery , Missus Kitty Morse , Statidish , Ada Parker , Van Kuron , MclCoowti ' of Sioux City , Allen , Kotchum , Moore , Helen Smith , % Manchester. Tumor , ICatu Donalson , Powell , Hood , Ulloy , Brldonbecker , VIncent , Poster , Carver , Witmnn , Anna Witmnn , Haskoll , Aulabaugh , Burnos , Gilll- Innd , Meyers , Powell , Duncan , Illgglns of Cincinnati , Buuman , Church , Lund , Home , Straug , Smith. Messrs. .Poplin , A. Motz. A , Schmidt , Vnn Court , Dallas Bncho. Wilbor Christian , Leo Strung , Gibus , Wood. Lnw- ranco. Gibbon , Smith. Barrett , Wosnor , Tomploton , P. Uay , W. Motn , Allen , Beaten , Brldonbeokor , .Tuy Boyd , Mnnvlllo , Gould Dlot/ , Bert Downs , Mulvihill , Ilhondos , Pumpolly , Knouso , Townsend , C. Montgomorv , G. Montgomery , Graves , Captain rinmford , Pirst Lloutonant Mulford. Second Lieutenant Poyo , PI rat Sorgemit Wilson , First Sargoant Belt , Pirst Sergeant Cone , First Sergeant Mor row , Plrst Sorgannt iMnrlciu , Quartermaster Hodglns , Corporal Goodman , Corporal Kuapp , Corporal Weeks , Corporal Mills , 1'rivato Day , Minor , Murray , Squlor , Couck- llntr , Wltmun , Uoso , Lund , Clofnx , Stouten. borough , Palmatjor. Bovello , Elliott , Cook , UoHoberts , H. Burloigb , P. Burlelgb , Mo- Cormlolt , Blair , Parnsworth , Ton Eyck , Aitcutson. Tli Sunn l VrtcmiiH Snvlul. Ono ot tbo most enjoyable ovont-s of the passed week was the Installation nnd social Klven by General George Crook camp , No. I , Sons of Veterans , at the Grand Army hall last Monday evening , Ac 3)0 : ! ) o'clock the camp was called to order by Captain U. K. Jacobs , and the .In stalling coromonloi were conducted by ( , ' 01- nncl Prank J. , Coats , assisted by Attorney M. P. O'Brien. The ofllcors-oloot for tha ensuing year nro : C. M. Ilawltzor , captain ; \Vlrt Thompson , llrsl lloufonant ; A. L. Poster , second lieu tenant ; and the camp council , C. E. Burmcs- tor , John Culton nnd J. L. Glddlon , After the ofllcqrs were Installed Attorney M. P. O'Brien inndo n rousing speech nnd presented Captain U. 1C. Jacobs uith the iron cross badge , the Insigna for post captain. The ball was then cleared und the dancing began , Captain ItawlUor loading the grand march , followed by tbo other olUcors , accord- tna to rank , Refreshments wore served ut 10:80 : and dancing resumed until midnight. A largo number of the Grand Army mmv Oman's Relief corps were present and enjoyed themselves - solves la u most onjoyaolo manner. The Stmn of Omtiliu. Nearly tuo entire membership of the Sous of Oinnba was represented nt the third annual banquet of tbo organization given ut the Omahix club on Friday evening , The club dining room was very tastefully doco- r.Uod for tbo event. Dr. George L. Miller , an honorary mem ber of the organization , entertained the members with an interesting address filled with reminiscences of early days In Omaha and Nebraska. The mombomirasaiit at the bann'jot were : H. W. Patrick , Martin ICahn , C. L ) . Sutnhon , William Q , Doano , M C. Hamilton , Augustus F. Kountzo , Fred Motz , ] r , C. W , Hamilton , G , Sain Hedgers , Oicarll. Pundt , F , U. S. Parmoloe , Lutuor M. Knhns , Hurry T. McCormick , U. CbntUaw Ilodick , W , W. Uonglnnd , Arthur P. ( luloa. J. B. I'ntrlolt K. E. Sherwood , W. S. Popploton , H. V , Burklov , Albert Knbn , t'rnnk T. Hamilton A. Clnr'k Ilodick , Charles F. BolndorfT , A. L Hoed , Curtis U , Turner , J. L. Llndsny Joseph P. Freezer , John N. Fronzor. George W. Pundt , Paul W. Kuhns , Bert Wllkttn Don B. Allen. A Sitter Wi-ildliiK A From the Lei Angeles Times of December 23 the following account of n silver wedding anniversary Is taken , many of those Inter ested bolng former well known Omahn people "The most notable society event of tbo pint week occurred on Saturday evening at the charming homo of Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Mc- Keen , corner of Orange nnd Kip streets , on tbo occasion of thIr twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Fully 350 Invitations were ox- tondcd , , but innny wore unnblo to accept on account of the prevalence of In grippe. NotWithstanding - Withstanding this the rooms were tarongod with guests nnd scores of letters of regret nnd congratulations wcro received , many of them coming from Omaha , the former homo of Mr. and Airs. MclCoon. The rooms were handsomely decorated , the parlors hung with stntlax , ferns and graceful popper Doughs1 studded with whlto roses , The cozy little study at the right of the hall wns n charming nook with Its ar- tistie decorations In yollow. n network ot binllnx falling like n veil over the window draperies. The dining room was brillinnt with scarlet blossoms In a spiting ot grocti. Mr. nnd Mrs , MclCoon were assisted In re ceiving by Mr. nnd Mrs. S. Hnwyor , old Omaha friends , Mr. nnd Mrs. E. A. For rester , Mr. nnd Mrs. Sweet and Mr. nnd Mrs. L. A. lloss. The orldo of twonty-flvo years , on whoso bright face time has lingered lightly , were nn olagant ovonlngdress of dull blue , on tralno , with raoshos of soft lace about tbo trhoat. During the evening the busy hum of con versation was hushed long ouongh to listen to n line piano solo by Mrs. Hlllmnn , n nong bv Mrs. II. L. Hnwyor , whoso glorious Trolco filled the house with melody , and a duet beautifully sung by Mmos. J. H. Book and \V. II Bos. J. Iluv. It. S. Cantlno. for flvo years the nastorof the host and hostess , was present and made ono of his characteristic speeches full of pleasantry , nt tlmos eliciting peals of laughter from the cuosts as ho referred to the rhyming tendencies of the groom , etc. Turning at length from this lighter vein , In a few earnest words ho expressed on bulialf of linnsclf nnd the company gathered' the high ostcom in which Air. nnd Mrs. MclCoon nro tiold. Ho concluded his remarks by uniting ngain in marriage the couple who for twonty- ilyo'yenrs have lived together in harmony , introducing some extraordinary propositions decidedly In favor of the bride , who cheer fully assented , but which mot with mute re monstrance from the groom , who 'shook his : iond rather doubtfully. In n side room woro'dlspluyotl the presents comprising n quantity of oloaunt silver nut baskets , fruit Knives , card cases , nnpliin rings , vases , mid everything In the way of useful and beautiful ware. Many gifts ware from Omaha friends. A beautiful collection of Hawaiian Island ferns in n silver frame , jtlthorod nnd pressed by n friend in Honolu- , u , nnd n piece of linen woven eighty-four years ago anil etched bv an aunt of the host iS years old , were valued gifts. Refreshments were served from a hand somely laid table In the diningroom to tbo guests who were sooted nbout tbo room , a cotodo of pretty young girls , friends of Mr. nnd Mrs. MclCoon , deftly serving the dllcn- clcs , all of which were prepared under the fioraonnl supervision of the hostess. TIvo lirldo's cake wns ornamented by n ladder , on ono round of which was Inscribed In sll- vorod letters "J3 " nnd , years , everyone echoed the wish thnt life's ladder might lengthen to the round above whereon should shine In gilded typ& the fifty years of the coldon wedding day. Among those present were : Dr. and Mrs. H. P. Matthowson , Hon. and Mrs. L. A. GrofT , Hon. and Mrs. John U. Porter , Mr. nnd Mrs. C. O. Woodht-ud , Prof , and Mrs. Hntton , Dr. and Mrs. Nowkirk , Mrs. M. Dodsworth and Miss Dodsworth , Mr.s. S. J. Oliver. Mrs. G. U. Crow. Mrs. A. E. Pom- cry , Mrs. Gay nnd Mrs. Beck , Mrs . Chubb and dnughters , Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Smith , Mr. nnd Mrs. E. C. Bosbysholl , Mr. mid Mrs. Hawks , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. E. Murray , Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Vlschor nnd daughter of Pasadena , Captain and Mrs. .1. F. Crossoy , Mr. nnd Mrs. G. M. Smith , Mrs : Cuthbert nnd son of Lontr Bench" , Mr. nnd Mrs. G. W. Lawrence , Dr. and Mrs. Urmy. Mr. nnd Mrs. , ) . Nettleton , Mr. nnd Mrs. Myers , Mr. xnd Mrs. .1. H. Book , Mr. nnd Mrs. W. E. Booson , Mr. nnd Mrs. Wyman , Mlssos Lawrence , Nottlo'on , Mnynard , Ross , the Misses Crow , Mae Forrester , the Misses Prucman. tlio Misses Oliver , Miss Etta Smith , Messrs. N. Morrinm of Omah'i , J. S. Ogi'vlo , Horton , Stone , Matthowson nnd others. A I'rVtty The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jonrad , 2510 Davenport street , wns the scone of a very pretty wedding on Tuesday evening , their daughter , Edith Belle , being united in marriage with Mr. Arthur M Cowlo. Tno house was artistically decorated for the happy occasion and the air xvns fragrant with the delicate perfume of roses , hyacinths and lilies. At 7'J'J : the bridal tarty entered the south parlor , Mr. 2owio with his boat man , Mr. W. 3. Townsend , followed by the bride oaning on the arm of her father. The jeautiful and impressive marriage cere mony of the Episcopal church wns porforuioa jy Uov. Mr. Lloyd , rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd , after which the con gratulations of the ussombly were showered ipon the newly wedded couple. The bride , who is n handsome brunette , wns gowned in a graceful and dainty costume of Nllu green silk crepe with ostrich feather trimming und diamonds , und carried n cluster of brfdo'.s roses carelessly tied with white ribbons. At 8 : ! t' ) tbo party repaired to the diningroom , whore a delightful wedding supper was sorvod. The long tables were prot- .lly ornamented with maiden hair orns und roses , mid nt ttio head bride's cake its whiteness stood a huge , snowy ness gloaming nmlu sprays of smilax and lyaclnths. At the plate of each guest lay a toothsome souvenir daintily wrapped nnd , ied with tiny unite ribbons , u-hlch , nccord- ng to a long established superstition , un- loubtodly settled the fate of more than ono fair maiden present. Another superstition was recalled when the bride , standing at the load of Iho .staircase , tossed her' bouquet to the croup below , tbo toll-tale roses being cnugbt bv Miss Sopplo Stnndlsh. Consplcu- lus among the guests were seven young gen- loiiiou , members of the Octncon club ! oich wearing a budge of mourning emblematic o ? heir loss as a society , Mr. Cowio oolng the first to brenu ' 'the tie that binds. " The bride nnd groom were the recipients of many handsome nnd costly remembrances , among them being u sot of spoons exquisitely mgravod , from ox-Governor untl Mrs. Alvin Saunders , nftor dinner coffee spoons from Mr , Chnrlos L. Saunders , a beautiful antique oak chair , richly upb'otstorod , from the Octagon club , and mauy other presents , both isoful nnd ornamental. These attending the vu'dding were : Mr. nnd Mrs. John S. Mor risen , Mr. nnd Airs. Charles Wuldron , Mr. and Mrs. Morris Uyorson , Mr. and Mrs. . Merrill , Mr. nud Mrs. D.V. . Morrow , he Mlssoi SoppioStnndisb , Mao MaolCewon , iracn McAllister , Julia Burkott , Jessie owoll , Myrta Evans , Messrs. Charles L. Saunders , W. G. Perfect , Fred Pearce , H. H. Uhudos , O. Eponoter , J. Clnric , W. D. d'owiibond. W. H , Head. A. Lunoberg , Mr. vatuloy , Ed Knnpp , William Lumpmnn , Mr. Stnnalsh. Louis F. Swift. Mr. and Mrs. Cowio will continue to reside n Omaha and will bo at homo to their friends atMi ! Davenport street utter January 1 ! . ' . N M > H of tlu < ( iiirrUon. The garrison has been unusually quiet since the holidays. Nothing In the way. of entertainments whatever , except the Friday evening hop , lias occurred since Now Year's day. Lieutenant Colonel Park , who has Just ro- urnod from n trip abroad , arrived yesterday vlth his wife mid nloce and are now the niosts of General und Airs. Wbcuton. General Wheaten is still oast. Ho will visit his daughter , Mrs. IlowcJI , at Grove 21ty , Pa. , before ho return ! ! to the post , In Honor of VUltlnir I'rli'mU. Thursday evening Miss Cora Weaver , SUOT Paclflu street , In honor of her guests , tliss Hello Flynu of Hookford , III. . Miss , 'Mo Mclntyro of Hastings nnd Miss Naomi Weaver of Lincoln , gave a thoroughly pleas ant high-live party. The house , while not elaborately , was very prettily , decorated , tha predominating : olors being pink and yellow. Hero and there pink nnd yellow taper * burned through out the rooms , whllH r.hlnoso lanterns added tholr niany-bued brightness to n very taste ful scene. Tno Individual cards wore lltllt pink and yellow hearts , nnd the counters were the same design , biA much larger. Fifteen games were played , after whlcl delicious refreshments 'w6ro served. / pretty feature of the occasion were the llttlt punch servers. Misses Alma Clallln nut Mabel Boya , who during tbu , progress of the game served punch to the players. The prizes for tbo gentlemen wcro : Firs prize , box of Imported cigars , won by Mr , Burt Downs ; consolutloinlrke , n silver pep * per and salt box , won bv'Mr. ' Oygor ; tlu booby prize was cnpturodby Air. H. Joplin , The first prize for the ladles was n silver sail bowl accompanied by a diminutive golt ! spoon , won by Miss Ada. Parker , nnd the consolation , a largo desert spoon , wn : awarded to Miss Churchill. The following guests 'otijdyod ' the hospi tality of the charming hostess : Alesdimoa Day , Dr. Campbell and Clalllu. Allssos Hnrt- imin , AIills , Margaret Moore , Churchill , Hlg- gins , Naomi Weaver , Lincoln , Alice and Ada Parker , Helen Smith , Cleaver , Butts , Delllo Bailey , Louise Johnson , Nettie John son , Williams , Leila Alexander , Georgia Sharp , Grace Slaughter , Burns , Efllo Mclu- tyro of Hastings , Belle Flynn of Roc It ford , 111. , Zotta Churchill ; Messrs. Oscar Goodman - man , Harry Xott. Charles George , Clarence Brown , E. McMahon , A. E. Hntchlnson , Hurt Downs , Prod McCormlck , .loo Joplin , F. H. AlcCov , Will Clarke , Day , Barrett , Ike Fosbcnnor , Louis Dale , Gould Dlolz , J. Al. Campbell , Wnrd Burgess , Hugh Joplin , Ed. Gygor , J. W. Uobbliis , Will Johnson ot Lin- coin , A lamp Yrnr Party. A very enjoyable nnd at the same tlmo ex clusive soiree dausanto wns hold at Metro politan hall Friday evening , the ladies ten dering the party to tholr gentlemen friends. MM Carl Dunmlro nnd Mrs. A. T. Stewart were the prime movers In arranging for the event , which was pleasant in every particu lar. Fourteen numbers and four extras were danced , the Musical Union orchestra furnish ing the music for tha occasion. The cueats wore received by Mcsdatucs Carl Dunmlro mid A. T. Stewart , Misses Jessie Powell and Mabol Smith. Miss Esmond was prettily gowned hi cream lionrlottn trimmed with lace , decollete , gloves nnd slippers to match. Miss Ella Esmond appeared In a now shade it cardinal hcnrlotta cloth , trimmed with laco. laco.Mrs. Mrs. John White were u pretty cinnamon brown cropo. Miss Wright , rod lionrlottn trimmed with n dark shade of velvet , gloves und slippers to natch. Airs. Stewart were a very smart maize- colored tionriotta , trimmed with black lace ind Jet. Mrs. Hough were n heliotrope silk , cut square , with crepe waist. Airs. Dunmiro graced a pretty French ; ray honriotta , witn gray not and pink rib- ions. Miss Jessie Powell was very handsome in > lack lace with corsage bouquet of lilies of ho valley. Airs. Arthur Cowlo , n blushing brlae , were u becoming gown of black silk nnd rou ro > os. Mrs. William Bell graced an imported > rown embroidered suit on traino , Mrs. John Eponater , dark rod silk with cd fish net. Among those present were : Mrs. James Torsyth nnd Air. Coughlan , Air. and Airs. William Bell. Mr. aud Airs. John AlcVickar , klrs. John Whlto and Air. Clark Forsyth , tflss Lonn Peacock und Air. Chanes Forsyth , kliss Ellen Esmond and All' ' : Johu Wtiite , illss Mary Esmond nnd Air. Danny , Allss Jella Carlos ana Mr. Charfos Brock , Airs. Willlnm Gygor and Air. Shanu , Allss Jessie Powell and Air. WilliamToWnsond , Mr. uud Mrs. W. H. Pubs. Allss Wright and Air. Whitman. Air. und Airs. ' Gregory , Air. nnd ilrs. Lolloy Hough , Alias Prudence Poar- mnn und Air. Charles Dunham. Aliss Alabol Smith and Air. "Bert Grinith , Aliss Hot-tense Smith nnd Air. Grinith , Allss Vincent nud Air. Ilobee'JMi's Featherstono and Air. Cheney , Miss 'Fraiiccs ' Gygor and Mr. Guv Bittoncnr , Air. nnd Airs. Arthur 2owle , Aliss MoAlllstor'of Grand Island and Mr. Conrad , Allss Evans and Mr. ICnnpp , Air. nnd Airs. Walter Itelloy , Miss Knmp ina Air. Aloanors , Mr : and Airs. Richard Lewis , Air. nnd Airs , A. ' 'A. Stewart , Air. und Airs , J. W. Dunmlro , Miss Goldsmith ind Air. Frank Stewart , ' ' 'Air.- ' und Airs. Jnmus Cnllahan , All' . arttp'AIrs. W. G. ahrlvor , Air. and Mrs. John-Epuneter , Airs. Williams nod Air. Hurry AleCioon , Air. nnd Airs. F. P. Hull. T 10 Starlight Club. Monday evening the Starlight Social club tendered n reception at the residence ot Mr. and Mrs. II. B. Kennedy to tnelr daughter , Alias Ina Kennedy , and her cousin , Aliss L. Sims , which was the finest they had over ; l"on. The house was beautifully decorated with evergreens , smllax and ferns , nnd ribbon streamers. High-flvo occupied the ; lrst part of the evening. an'l dancing the latter part. Some very delightful violin solos were also given by Air. A. Clark. Aliss Lillie Sims were a costume of palo blue with a corsage bouquet of pink roses. Altss lua Kennedy looltod charming In n gown of pink crepe dochone nnu silk lalllo with hyacinths. , Airs. Kennedy were n becoming gown of ashes of roses on tralno , with diamonds. Aliss Tyson were n full dross costume ot jlack silk. Aliss Glosuutn were a becoming crown of black and red silk. Aliss Pauo were n beautiful gown of scar let cauze and chiffon. Aliss P. Reese wns becomingly attired in a salt oturcnm with hyacinths. Aliss Hiitchlnsou were a dainty costume of > Ink china silk. Aliss Clark were n handsome gown of oroatn silk with flowers. Allss Nelson was attired In a gown of smoke pearl. Airs. UlxcMi were a gown of black Bedford cord with Jots. Among those present wcro the Misses I' , loose , M , Alarloy , H. Patrick , P. Groscurth , ii. Tyson , L. Ilutchlnsou , F. Winters , E. v'ulbort , B. Ellingwood , S. Winters , G , iassett , M. NoUon , AI. Johnson , E. Rosen- borg , A , Slatter , , T. Flanagan , J. Clark , AI. Auricle , Al , Bock. P. Page , Al. Fitzpatrlck. P. Alosloy , B , Hyatt , Al. Davis , T. AloWtlllams. K. Clark , 1C. Alurnoll , D. Jlondorff , Airs. A. Clark , Airs. Divsou , nnd ho Messrs. O. Blondorff , G. M. Southmayd , W. H. Moans , E. Fisher , T. F. Flakorty , J. C. Lanp. W. E. Sloano , W. Hanson. F. Evans , U. AI. Burnoll , B. Hinoy , J. C. God- ngton , D. Corto. A. Kolpln , T. Kolloy. B. Miller. J. Uttlo. W. D. Divson. W. Plxloy , J. O. Goodsoll , H. Aluontcrforlng. E. Fltz- latrlck , F. Atorford , F. llyan , ICciley , 3arrol , P. Klnnoy , J , Onhonbeln. Kennedy , Dlark. Club members present were H. A. Stephens , A. Longproy , C. E. Portorfleld , E. Marnoll , C. T. Butler. A Ouli't but I'rcttyVcildlnir. . The wedding of Air , Jesse Lowe nnd Aliss Mile Kuggles Pratt was celebrated on afternoon at the rusidcnce of the irli'o's ' Qiothor , Airs , .S , E , Pratt , in the iresoncfl of their nearest Irionds , the core- nony being conducted-toy llov. F. S. Maynoy of Abilene , Kan.'oc The house was darkoncd.und onchantlngly decorated with rojos und palms. At the up- Minted hour the bridal chorus from "Lohon- frln , " beautifully rond6rdil by the most ntlmato friends of the rWo , heralded the appearance of the brlOi ) Olid groom. The bride was tastefully tutli-cd I" " modest raveling costume , and carried u lovely bou- quotof brltie ro < u.s. * . At the conclusion of'too , ceremony nnd ifter many warm uoagrduijtatlons nn elegant uncnoon was served previous to the tie- mriuro of the newly Womjod couple , who , iftor n stay In Now Yoric arfl the east , will bo at homo In Denver Fbh/ary ( 1. Numerous und costly gifts were received rom frleniM who had become appraised of ho auspicious occasion. " Among those who witnessed the ceremony vero Mr. George B. Christie of Now York , ilr. Victor Spnngborg of Denver , Air. Stuart I. Brown ot Chicago and Mr. Alfred P. Alaclay pf Savannah , 111. The L'liU-r I'liiy * High I'Uc. Tuesday evening Chief aud Airs. W , S , Soayoy gave a thoroughly enjoyable high Ivn party to a number of their frloiris at tholr residence , Iftll North Twenty-second , strcot. The house was pleasantly decorated 'or tbo occasion and the Barnes wore lively o n degree. After the ? nmo was eudod iloaslng refreshments w.ero served to tha allowing edesU who were present : Air. and Mrs , Noel Abbott , Dr. ami Mrs. Gapon , Hr and Mrs. J. E. Glick. Air. aud Airs , lyan , Air. und Mr * . Hemming , Air. and Airs , ? Vank Alooro , Air. anJ AI . Clark Dooley , Air. and Mrs , J. B. Dooley , Air. K. I , DavU , Allss Lulu Davis , Alias Tr.nlo Snowilcn , Mr Snydor. Other * invited' who had other PII. gnpomonts ( notice being RO short ) were , Mr nnd Airs Victor E. ( lender , Mr. T , J AIn honov , Allss Alanie t Itch , Air , Carl Smith mid Air. AlcGrow. Ktrnt * of Hi' UVrlc. Airs. E. A. CudnSiy will give on Thtirstla > afternoon n lun.-lioon followed by litch-llvc Airs. G. I. Gilbert announces a Kensington for next Saturday in honor uf Airs. I'minii Herman Thayer of Saltdo , Colo. Air. nnd Airs. Wools haVe Issued Invita tions for n card party for Wednesday oven lug In boner of Aliss Ilceso. The Metropolitan club will give thooponlng party In their now club house Saturday evening. Airs. C. E. osf , n Kensington tea Tuesday afternoon. The Ladies Aluslcat society meets at Eliza beth place on Wednesday afternoon , . Friday evening the Elks will crlvc their first ladies' social nt the club rooms , nnd dancing at 8:30 : p. m. .Minor Mention. Air. Charles Kountzo left for Vale Alondny aftornoon. Air. mid Airs. J. II. Blair hnvo removed to 1010 Capitol avenue. Stuart Hiivdon loft yesterday on the Bur- Unglon for Now York. Airs. Hussoll Harrison untlolnatos leaving on Wednesday for Washington. Airs. W , J. Bureoas , wife of the manager of thn Purnam Street theater , is quite ill witn la grippe. Allss Ijams has gone to Chicago to engage in business with n lady friend nnd will do decorative work. Air. Adolph Iloscnthnl , recently from China , visited his brother , Air. B. Iloscntual , and left for the east ycstcrdav. Air. Joseph Gnrnoau had nbnut 100 of his men friends nt his home on Friday evening' , cards being tbo chief amusement. Mr.s. S. Ilosonthal , who was on n visit hereto to her daughter , Airs. A. AInndolburg , loft for her homo In Baltimore yostorday. Air. and Airs. Samuel Burns , accompanied by their daughter , Airs. Nellie Burns Eastman - man , returned from Chicago yoslerdav. Airs. H. W. Yalos accompanied her daugh ter Jentlo n ? far ns Chicago last week , on the latter's return to her school In Philadelphia The Elks will glvo tholr tint ladles' social of the season Friday owning of this week In their rooms In the Continental building. Dancing nt 80 : ! o'clock. The ofllcer.1 * of Union Pacific council , Ilovnl Arcanum , will bo Installed Alondny avonlng nt their rooms in the Continental block by District Deputy Regent J. W. Aluynard. ftlns AIills , who spent a few days with Miss Orchard , loft Alondav for"CVilar Haptds , where she will visit Aliss llama irior to returning to her home lu Doj Alolnos. Aliss AlcCllntock who has boon visiting lieutenant and Airs. Brooke at Port Sidney , nft Saturday for Fort Hussoll , where she will bo the guest of Lieutenant nnd Airs. Mann. A quiet wedding occurred nt the homo of Mr. Chnrlos Alelins last evening. Air. ROD- ort II. Will ) ? , H. P. I. , class of ' 01 , of Omaha. * Jeb. , cnrriod uway will' him to his western lotno Aliss Carrie" Lee Alellns , Albany ( N. Y. ) Journal , December 31. Airs. A. D. Brnndols returned from n two nonths' visit to Detroit and accompanied her lusband yesterday on n month's visit to Florida. She will spend the balance of the winter in Now York City. Mr. Georgn Hobnlo nnd family left last Wednesday for Chicago , which city they will make their future homo. Alaster liny will omiiin for the present In Omaha , making his lomo with Dr. Tildon' < 5 family , whoso son ins nlwnys been his friend nnd comrade. Ben Reader Airs. Frank Leslie married a short time ago Air. William 1C. C. Wild.e. a brother of Oscar Wilde , and for several years un editorial writer on the London Times. Mrs. Leslie lectured throuuh the west some vears ago , but the subject we do not now re call. call.Tho The wedding of Air. Frank Pon.no , cashlor of the local f rolirht ofllco of the Union Pacific , and Aliss Cora Louise Goodwin was solemnized izod nt St. Barnabas church Thursday ovon- Intr. Air. nnd Airs. Boquo will bo homo nt 2IV28 Charles street Thursdays after Feb ruary 1. Airs. Aluontofering , Airs. Calm , Alls. Cotton and Air. Ciibn will repeal the sruno program at the residence of Aliss Popploton Wednesday afternoon for the benoflt'of the Ladies Altisical society which they gave on St. Sylvester's night at the Aluentoforing rosinonpo. Airs. Henry flillor on Thursday afternoon entertained in the neighborhood ot thirty lady frliiiuN ut her home , U017 Leavonworih street , the occasion being the twelfth anni versary of her marriage. The afternoon wns spout at chat and high live aud ended with n flno supper. Air mid Airs. U'os'iels entertained at cards Wednesday evening Air. and Airs , Wakeloy , Air. nnd Airs , Pntchott , Mr. mid Airs. Alors- man , Air. and Airs. Cowln , Air. and Airs. Barker , Air. and Airs. Wallace , Air. and Airs. Grant. Air. nnd Airs. Richardson , Air. nnd Airs. Bennett , Doan Gardner. Allss Evn Alnnchpstor entertained n few friends nt high-live Friday evening. Those present wore : Alisscs AlcKowan of Sioux City , Stnndish , Thomas , AluDonald , Ale- Auslanti : Alossrs. Vanbechan of Salt Lake , Graves , Wnrrfck , Shoemaker , Beaten , Dale. The prizes were won by Aliss mcKowan mid Air. Shoemaker. Air. 13 E. Whitmore loft Thursday morn ing for San Antonio , Tex. , where he will spend a fortnight , Inter crossing Into Alcxico , whore bo hopes to rogniu health and vigor , , nd this wish will 11 ml an echo in the hearts of Whit's friends who hope to have him oack In tholr midst thoroughly recovered by the time soring comes around , Tl.o Alissos Wallace entertained ut uncheon Wednesday afternoon In honor of Aliss Bcckwith , when the table decorations were all white nnd blue. These present .vero Allss Bcckwith , Aliss Nash , Allss lawles. Allss Chambers , Aliss Brown , Alis.s Clara Hawlov , Aliss Alary Ifawlov , Allss Jeshlo Millard , Allss Barber nnd Miss Stan- ton. ton.Prof. Prof. William Lighten , n musical Instructor nnd composer of some note , has lately tnitnn in his residence In Omaha , nnd will make It its permanent homo nnd will shortly orgnn- /o classes for the piano. The professor is also an ardent mlcroscoplst nnd Is recognized ns nn authority In that branch of science. Ho will will'be u valuable ucqutnltlon to tlio nnslcnl nnd scientific circles of the city. Airs. Al. G. Cole and Airs. Charles Squires gave n delightful ii o'clock tea on Wednesday n honor of Airs. Loveland of Dakota , n 'ormor resilient of Omaha. Eighteen ladlas of the First Congregational old tlmo church vorklng commuted gathered at the round nblo aid u ill ted their voices in praises of the delicious tea. the beautiful china and exqui site embroidery decorated und stitched by thu hostess. The members of the Social Hour club wcro ) loasautly entertained Wednesday o von Ing jy Air. mid Air ? , H , E. Allen nt their resi dence , 20111 Webster strcot. The prUos were carried off by Airs. AI. Jones nnd Air. ' B. F. Alastors , both being panel pictures of pnnslos n water colors. The members present were : Dr. mid Airs. C. H. Paul. Air. and Airs. Al. ( ones , Air. anil Mrs. B , F. Alastors , Air. and Mrs. J. N. Phillips , Air. and Airs , O. W. . .yon nnd Airs , A. Traynor. The mnrrlngo of Colonel Thomas Parker r. , nnd Mr.s , MadelineDysurt at Omaha , olebratod a few days ago nt the homo of the > rldo In Ilvdo park , was an ngrooublo stir- irlso to tholr Inrt'o circle ot friends. The wedding wns strictly private. The ceremony was performed by llov. Wnltor H. Alooro. I'lioso proient Included the Immediate rola- .Ives of the bride and groom nnd Air and Mrs. H , II Symonds. Colonel nnd Airs , : 'arker will reside at filO West Alonroo street. Chicago Saturday Evening Herald. Quite nn unusual number of ladles exchanged - changed reelings and enjoyed "ten" with the members of the Ladies' auxiliary on Fri day afternoon last in the crypt of Trinity cathedral , Mualo wns a delightful Inno vation the early part of the afternoon , both iistrnmental and vocal , songs being rendered jv Airs , vYotsols , Miss Barker mid Mm Williams , choice piano selections by several member * of the auxiliary. Later In tha afternoon the room was quite tilled wltti adlcs , u number from other churches having * Iroppod In , Tea , coffee and conversation > > ccnino so very general nnd enjoyable that choir practice time came and found the atilus very loth to part. Air. Thomas Al. Crann ot the law llrui of Rartlott , Baidildgo & Crane , gave n delight ful "i o'clock dinner to some of his gentlemen friends on Wednesday nt his beautiful resi dence , 1W13 South 'i'hlrty third str < v . the occasion being the gentleman's blrthdav , nml in the evening a toi lrole aiHjJileh live pariv < present wcro Air. and .Mrs. (1. AI , Mlsq Jonpl'i Pi\lr. Mr nnd Airs Bald- rhlire , Mw. Bartlott. Air nnd Airs. Edgar Allen , Air. Bert C'rane , the AlosiM. Law of L'hlcngo , Air. C K , Uain-oeit , Mr , Krnost Crane , The following were the cno'ts at n delight ful Kensington ton given bv Mr * . Caspar E , Yost on Thtirstlnv afternoon : MM. J. J Brown , Airs. Popp'lolon , Mr * . Creluh , MM. W. F. AUon , Alts. H. P , Allen , Mrs. 8.U-- uont , Airs. II. U. HliiRWalt , Mrs. Porlrlne , Airs. Howard Smith. Airs. Watson Smith , Airs. Council , Airs. Charles Green , Airs. Cat- llu , Airs. Klinball. Alr.s. Hoklrege , Alrs.S. tl. Brown , Airs. Prltehott , Airs. Alorsmant Airs. Barton , Airs , Plnnoy , Airs. Kennedy , Airs. Spruguo. Mrs. Thayer , Airs. Saundors. A vorv pleasant leap ycnr surprise was that given on Air. Thomas Cobry by his lady friends , Wednesday evening Inst. nt his homo , U0l ( Emmett street , Kountzo place. rho evening wns very pleasantly spent In playing cards , music nml dancing. Thoui present were Alissos AIngglo lliloy. Uoo Brady , Nellie Nostlobusn. .Maggie Mc Carthy , Kate Nostlobush , AI. Haritons , Al. CiMtcllo. Alabol Inhlchon , D. Ncstlobush , Jrnnio Flanagan , Kntu Iloagnn , .Minnie Wednesday evening was the ninth blrth- un.v of Alasior Alonzo Thompion , Jr , nnu the occasion wra celebrated at urn homo of Hon. Alon/o Thompson nt 10III South Thirtieth nvcnuo in n iinlquo nuil novel manner. In the center of a silver laid table In thu dining room was placed n big cake studded with nine lighted waxen tapers graduated from the tiny inldgot Just showing the light to the brilliant larger size , showing the years of the child's growth nnd lucre islng brightness to his fond n.irouts. Ho Is an only son and cherished beyond nil olso. The Uttlo ladles wore In nice wraps nnil pretty dresses nnd the boys were In gay clothes. Their gamus mid plnvs filled the hnili nud house with merry shouts of childish glee , liqn bens , fruits , sweet meats nnd Ices were served , mm the Uttlo folks dUparcod feeling that they hud Indeed enjoyed a rare nnd happy even ing. Personnl friends In Omahn have received cards announcing the marriage of Edward Gardnoi Patterson nnd Annie Doremus Schrotor , nt Djnvor , Friday , January 1. Air. Patterson Is now the city t'ickot ago.it of tlio Union Pacific nt Denver nnd is n rising nnd popular young rallroid man. He bo an his successful railway career as a clerk In the olllco of the auditor of pissungor accounts In this city nbout twelve yoari ngo. Ho is n ncphow of C S. Stabbing , formerly gouoral : ickot ncont of tlio Union Pacific , an J of Jcorgo P. Mobblus , the assistant superin tendent of tlio Paritic Express company. As chief clei-K in the gcnoral ticket ofllco nt Den ver , traveling agent nt Portland , and In sev eral other Important railway positionsho has shown himself to possess' these qualities vhich bring success in his biMinois. IIo vill have the warmest congratulations of icsts of friuuds in Omaha. AMUWKMKNTrt Now nnd llnrntn- street * ONK MullT ONU\ , SUNDAY , JAN'Y tO. THE FASHIONABLE KV.iNfl- , A C.rnlv , 1 of MflRlt' . A KlMv of Mirth , A Fan of Mystiiry , STItDIM'.IKl. IMiAlK AUT. Till : OKI * AT HEXRRMANN. V/NWIHNGtiADr. LEGERDEMAIN , An Klaboraio 1'iouuim of MV3TIO NOVIlIxTIKe. Prices us usiii.l. Se.its on stale Niti i la ) mornlnj Graiitl""Opera Hoiiise. TONIGHT."TONIGHT. . Grand .HustraMiu of Sp ntmll m ' y NELLIE LESLIE. As IMul by lrMlli . llnrrjr II. \\ii ! u I 1,10 ltntiMciltllin llolililu. .Mjrlailt of Ihvl I'IHM llox nhi-i't OIMMI I ml if " ' "EDEN MUSEE. Week t'omnioiR'in Muiulny , Jan. lltli ONIVIIK : : : UNIV. K R A O TIJK MISSING htXK. Tlio hiir-w.iy pulnl In tlio evolution of in/in / frinn np , ' . 'Ihi' wutiitoruf ncloiitlil * . llclnild tlio llvlni ! cuiitlrin.itlon ot tlic IMrnlnl.m tlirury. TUKATIUC NO. I : BRIGHT Liour COMKDV Co. THUATIJK NO. U , JOHNSON'S ALL STAU Co. ADMISSION ON'i : DIMi : Upon I to 10 ii 1:1 dillr A G E NU f Nl" Michael-i-Hngelo PAINTING "Christ Bcarins llic Cross , " \VMI < in : ox i\iu : IIITIOX IN Room 109 Bee Building Beginning Tomorrow. 10 toi , n ton p. m. c = 3 STILEET Popular Prices. Sunday , EVSonday , Tuesday , Jan. IO , II , 12 , at 8:15 p. m. M.iTiAnhii , M/A'/ r , i.\/ > i ; I-.D : , / ? , / > i f , ; ; . jr. Once f\'oro tin Lcaihr Shows tip Way. Iho Poll x of Kjgal Rome. Tin Heroic Ti- enrraof th' Go den Age. Encba'i'i-fr Visicm , Olnsuo Maslo-pi c's. it COLOSSAL I itI I 40 HRTIST8 , 40 T. .TAVK , M Staiiiiil'\vitli | tfii : bro id i ) . : > l > Div tl from tlio Uliuitlc to tlio ? I'uotlli1 , tinIlfitiHli I'O.SMC.SHI ons 2 tci Soittli Auif rlcvi. * I'rcHcntiiii : the Musical Solrco 1 IJOWUrt OK l-3\uTY. | Ci-Aiul KcilNtif Hull KlRht prc- /j so u ted In ( In ; Gorgeous I iirlcxinc. 2DON .H > SK. \ Tim SciiNutliiiiiil r.iiros ) < inu ( in f N w Divss ) ltO''IX IIOOi > . jji . FMRNRM l THEATER -FIVE NIGHTS , COMIVIENCIMC" , xTANTJARY 13 Special Engagement oT tlio Distinguished Actor , NEWTON i ° tIn -In lllri or MoloUrama- Supported by an Adrtiirnble Company of Players , Including the Beautiful Emotional Actress , JESSIE LEE RANDOLPH , , f ff r * * * * MapnificentNciv Scenery = . . . z . z . zz' . O / - - * - * - * * w.Vvv vwx-vs- - - v * umr. Used in This Production. * Saturday Mntinea , Tennyson's BaauUful Romance , ENOOH ARDRN ! COMING I THEATRE. j _ _ Himinuuntil and llarney Street at.V Volute , , . } ' , Cqinecly Co. IU'tutnln fiom u Triumphal Tonrof the I'aulllc i-o.nt , In .lulin .1 .Mi-Vully'n I-atest CM t'u A D THIS BO VS. * . CUHLvS. OhUltUK lf. .M.l ! n i r ntirifi , , / / . ! > //ni/.N , , s nut. kiiitnv , MMii ( ton , i . iu.tin. . M. iiini utir , ntttMi fiiiK I. kl'lt t . / . /fl'H.S'l// , . . . I'.ntui n , or/.s it , i it i. 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