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/ fA 11 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , FEBRUARY 11 , 1892-SIXTEEN" PAGES. TOMER COTILLON LEADERS Men Who Have Given Up tlio Gorman for \ Wives and Busiueai. AMONG THE SWELLS OF SOCIETY of thn < ! nyVorld tlio I'mt U'rck I'roinlnc * for llin ItriniilnliiK Wcrk * Ilrforo Anli Wrilnm. lny. I When I behold the festive train Of dnnoInK youlli. I'm yoiini ; na Memory WIIKTB lier mnulo franco I And wings mo lghtly : throiuli tlio dance , Como. I'yticllii , Hinllfnir mntd ! I Hull the ( lower nnd tnlno the timid : I Hid llio blimh of minimor's rose I llnrn IIDOII my lri v of minns ; I And let mr. ttlillo the wild and young I Trip the mnry dunce nlomr , I Klliig my lioan of yonrs nwny , I Andlio as wild , us young as they. -Moore. r < f Dnnclng bns been tbo order of the week In I Iho swell circles of socloty , the sprightly I measures bnvo permitted of hardly n rest I nnd hardly nn ovonlng pnssod but that some I hiorry company caught up the str.-iln nnd pro- I longed the bliltio echoes. Tcrpslchoro hns I boon the fnvorod high priestess nt whoso If'hrlno tbo gny world worshiped and pleas- / } , uro's song has bean sot to the muslo of gayly I tripping teat. F I nskcd the Society Mnn the other dny I wbnt bocnmo ot the dancing men nnd his reply might bo ot Interest to other social lights as It won to me. "Some yonrs ngo , " said the Society Mnn , "no largo dance or bnll given by any ono In i tbo Inner circle of tbo ultrnfnshionnblo sot wns complete If Mr. W. P. McMillan wns not thcro and of every cotillon of IIva years pr nioro ago bo wns Iho nccredltod I lender. In thosu dnys If the moro possibility of his shilling Into the more sedate - date but loss onvlnblo position of the railroad i man of business had bcon sugccstcd It would buvo boon received with cold disbelief ; but , today this once brilliant nnd very popular dancing man Is wrapped up In business cares I and business successes. Of course Mac goes fCto balls and parties now nnd then but his W heart Is not in It ns It used to bo ; ho has F other things to think of. | "When n man roaches thirty dnncliig bo I sins to pall on him , " snul the Socloty Man. r "Ho needs something moro serious , moro | earnest to stimulate his energies nnd Ideas. | Ono cnnnot dance through one's whole Ufa [ -without becoming suprislngly vapid and I .eron grncof ul dnucing cnnnot makeup for n | 'vacuous mind. One's idons become Identified i -with tbo bnll room nnd the nolishod Hour. I * With the different steps of the Intcst dunces , Iwith I the white boutonnloro nnd the L dross 'suit nnd though It Is charming - [ ing and refreshing once lu a whllo I it becomes n bore uftor ono has ranched [ twonty-nlno. " I But in splto ot the Inevitable season of I ennui which makes itself felt by every ac- I tlvo minded mnnthetlmo oomos when the [ . Qlngy ofllces and the beetle-browed dorks I assume cheerless aspect nnd then It is that I the former lender goes Into the bnll room again I for refreshment and relaxation. Then , as I tbo society man says , it becomes a sot habit kagain and bo dances scdntcly on to a rlpo ola y.ntfo. FT * Of Uio older mon who nro truly excellent L cotillon lenders Mr. Will McMillan comes fcrtJHrst. Mnny ot the' younger" men lead moro p' pirltod dances , but none nro moro graceful V ibnn the tlguros led by n loader who was popular live years ugo. I ' Mr. Frame Hamilton bns nlso enjoyed the I distinction of brine ; a magnificent leader of I the gorman , but bo cares little for such u position aud would much prefer being found I midway down tbo line when ; ho can have a I good sociable time without bothering his I toad with the details of.now figures. Mr. Will \Vvman bosod In bygone days , I frith muchcredit o.biinsclf , but the cares ot a rapidly' , growlntr , business" hnvo urivoti cotillou figures rotn nls'inlid'and ) he , too , is content to allo\v the leadership honors to fall I to some younger man. ' \Vhon the Sans Coronionlo club , and before that tbo Entro Nous club , was In the full tide of Its glory tind popularity , three men stood outmost prominently as utmost In vlncl- bio loaders , aud whoso dancing suggested the old-tlmo elegance nnd stntclincss of the minuet Wnro Foster , Charles Deuel and Clotn Chase. Mr. Fostorhasclvonupdanclnglongagoas ; national bank examiner for Wyoming ho , no doubt , finds his duties sufllclontly onerous to qulto dispel any amoition ho might have baa to bo a recognized leader of the cotillon. But taken all In all Mr. Charles Doucl was tbo most popular lender Omaha over bad. Ho was dlgnlllea , yet led with zest , In- i 'gmiulty ' nnd 11 fo , and It was u delightful k pleasure to follow him through the tlguros 7 ivblcb wcra popular almost n decade ago. tlien bis marringa and the further dignity of Hp > Uig ! a father , JMr. Dcuol has given f up dancing almost entirely. Lifa has moro m charms at homo tban abroad. I Mr. Cbaso noxr and then dances , but Icaa- I ersbip has no moro delight for biro. He , too , I Is rnnrrlod and a father of two bright young- I Btcrs who make homo a heaven for the editor I of tbo Excelsior. I Tbo leader of today Is Mr. William G. Doano. Ho Is cztrcrooly popular among the fuir daughters of the beau roondo nnd bis figures nro always well chosen. After two yonrs tn seclusion ho catno back Into the full Rlnro of public favor at his sister's pretty cotillon , wbora bo lead with charming grace. H Ho will perform a llko function at the "rlb- lion" cotillon to bo given Monday ovonlng nt the Paxton , which prouilsos to bo the largest gorinau given in Omaha In years. As to tbo women "well thov datco ) gayly until disabled for life , " as u socloty woman ald the other day. They uoein when In plnnforos. d'nncc all through their school days and rosebud yonrs , nnd then go dancing-gracefully through tholr matron daya , flnully opening some big event ns a charity ball on the arm of some dlstin- _ gulsbod leader of years gene by. "Nowhere in the world do wo find such fdaucors among tlio women as wo no in V America , and Omaha lias u number of dancers who will compare favorably with nay lu America , " said the Socloty Man the ether evening. The French women need only tbreo feet gquaroln which to execute the Jerky , loppy llttlo "doux-tomps , " nnd they turn dizzily round and round until one is in danger of walking with a rottirv motion for the re- mnlndcr of tbo evening , The English "rovorso,1' ' but any ono who lias rend lieado will qulto ugrco that dancing % vltb thoin is an ungainly aud apparently L painful process. fc Among the marilod woman In Omaha TMhoro uro a number of beautiful dnncors , but , / ot course , household cores nnd pretty dnugh- tors to chaperon and introduce into socloty talco up the time that many matrons would llko to spend in dancing , but most of them Icaep up tbo "merry tap-tup of silken shoos. " | u bir John budding's lady-lovo did , oven nfter her "curla n-oro silver and her eyes bad grown dim. " ' IllCti Vive an Davenport Street , MUs Mary Dowar of 171il Davenport street H entertained a few friends last Saturday in H boner ot her sisters , Lydo and Untile of Leaden - don , Ontario , who have bcon guoats at the H llard. High flvo was the order of the Brtvenlng , nnd the prizes were carried oft by Mr. F , Foabonnor and Miss M. Kreis , Mr. H Dale ana MUs Mondou taldng care of the boobloi. The tint lady's nrl/o wns a boautl- ful picture , tbo gentleman's prlzo a silver stamp case. Ono charming feature of the evening' ' * program was the Spanish and Scotch dancing of Miss Hattlo Downr. These enjoying the hospitality of the hostais were Mlssca li. Oliver , M. Kroas , K. Modon , A. MoCiiuslnnd , V , Hoonoy , Mra , AVilllaaii , Mlsi M. Thomas , L. M. 1 Jo war , Hattlfl Dowar , M. Dowar. Messri. F. Fos- benncr , Louis Dale , W. E. Palmatior , 11. Mo- Connell , J. McDonald , Williams , T. C. Sto- vent , J. Lalor , J. It. DowurV. . English , F. McCormlck. v A CrokliiuIe" I'lirly. jMlsios Noppa Holllday and Hoonoy on tor- tolurd their frienda with a progressive "CroUlnole' * party at the > rosldenoo of Mra. n < 511id y Wodnoeday evening. This game , /belng' a new ono , will bo long remembered as bne of the most successful ot tbo season. Pniar much spirited playing Mr. and Mrs. Vard succeeded In capturing tbo first prizes. B Mr. Fred Simpson aud Mtti Anibruitor osr- rjlnf off the boobies. After refroshmoula H f * erved tbo floors were cleared aud danclnp was Indulged In for the roil of the ovonlng , The following were present : Misses Frnncos Evan * . Ornco Clovelnnd , Ulancho Vnn Kuran , Hclon Van Knran , Anne Smith , Lena Holllday , DaUv Freeman , Ambrustor , Elizabeth Hoonoy , Mr. Ward , Mrs. Ward , Miss Noppa HoUtdny : Messrs. Preston Hoi- lldny. Ornnt Clevclnnd , Frank Koonoy , D. D. Smoaton , Ooorpo Qlllosple , Fred Simpson , Percy Olbicn , Frank Potter , H. E. Owlngs. Pcnrlp Clnli'n I .cup Yc-nr 1'nrty. A very delightful leap year dancing party was given by the ladles of the Poorlosi club Thursday evening at Erfhntr's hall. A nicely arranged program of twenty numbers wns dnncod , during which shorbort nnd cake were nerved. The bcnutlfully nccoratcd hall was througod with nrotty young Indies ele gantly costumed ami bravo young men , nnd In all essential particulars It , was ono of tbo very successful parties given this season entirely managed by the fair sox. Miss Ada Ollmoro was charming In nblnck India silk gown , red fan nnd shoes , rod roses , MUs Lena Chesboro were a becoming gown of light blue silk , fnn nnd shoes to match , pink hyacinths. MUs Cns lo Arnold appeared In n dainty costume ofvbito tulle , tilnimod with rose buds. Ml.sa Lllllo Urcnton looked exceedingly pretty in a gown ot orcam hcnrlotta , red roses. Miss Lizzie Kellogg wns becomingly attired In a black China silk costume \rltnincd \ with nlnk ribbons , plnic roses. Miss Wlgnmn , n very pretty blonde , looked well in n pink silk , she cdrriod a buga bouquet of cream roses , Miss Ratio Clark wns daintily nttlrcd Inn black china silk trimmed with pink chiffon , pink rosos. Miss Uusslo Stratmnnii were nn attractive goxvn of yellow silk. Miss Eva Munson graced n very prottyt frock ot llgnt blue hcnriotta , fan and shoes' to match , llllos of the valley. Miss Lydla Parlcor'noro n very handsome gown of gray and pink crepe ao chenu , pink rosos. MUs Lulu Bell were a pretty cream honrl- etto , and she carried n beautiful boquot of cream and pink cryntantlicmums. Miss Pearl Urlnu wore n costume of cronm silk. silk.Thoso These present were Misses Llzzv Kollog , 3nsy Arnold , Cluudy Katcliff , Alice Phillips , Cntio Clark , Stella Bcchor , Alma Andreon , iilancho Hoed , Uusslo Strapmnn , Alving Rjuplar , Kutlo Wlgnian , Kor.i Larktu. Mrs. K. E. Howell , Lonn Chosboro , May Gould , Sadie ICelloy , Farthstone , Porl Urleau , Lulu Hell , Bcrdlo Pnrlter , Lizzv Shields , Eva Munson , JMannlo Anderson , Jonnlo LalTcrty , Lillian Bronton.Daisy Mailing , Corn Young , Munilo Yodcr , Bosslo Hungatc , Belle Hullm , Annie Kedllold , Evn Jones , L. Thompson , Agnes Wink , Bcrthn Hlingnto , Katlo Dalton , Ada Ulllmoro , J ucIIa Stoph- son , Anna liuncnto , A. Urlonu , Messrs. Frank Peterson , Chnrlos ! ' . Stuckoy , H. M. Dlngly , A. W. Carpenter , Ed Ilomn , Harry H. Klrby , Gus Andreon , Percy Gib son , Philip Wlndlhrilor. Will Wlgmau , Frank Dlbblo , William Mack. Gene E. "lowoll , William Stnckoy , M. Smcuton , lutcblnsoa , Cunningham , T. 'Webber , larry Yosto , Edwnrd Woodnrd , E4wnrd Smith , Claud Stockoy , Will Wuoor , ICdward Knapp , Frank McConoll , Lafo Young , Bert Minor , J. Simpson , B , Lymn Kompor , Lou Borgcr , W. C. Bartlett , A. J. LUnaborg , A. Williams , Coneland , P. T. McGath , Ernest Strapman , Frank Haskoll , G. W. Shrader , Wallace Taylor , E. B. Smith. In Honor < if Their Daughter. Mr. and Mrs. I. Brown entertained n num ber of their friends nt their beautiful resi dence , 2012 Douglas street , Wednesday ovon- ug , the occasion being tbo 17th birth day of their daughter , Miss Anna. The event will long bo remembered by those present as an evening charmingly spent. Tbo first part of the evening was token up by card playing , after which the guests repaired to the dining room , wboro a delicious lunch wns served. Dancing followed to the enjoyment of the young people present. Among those In attendance tbo following were noticed : Mr. ana Mrs. .T. .Mcrritt , Mr. and Mrs. C. Brnndois , Mr. and Mrs. C. Scblank , Mr. nnd Mrs. A. Kallsh. Mr. nnd Mrs. C. Shaw , Mr. and Mrs. M. Sachs , Mr. and Mrs. C. Van Ard. Mr. and Mrs. L. Levy , Mr. and Mrs. T. Williamson , Mr. and Mrs. M. Ueichoo- borg , Mesdames C. O , Bntton , E. Abra hams , S. Arnstem , J. Sonnenberg , Misses Spfglo. Stanfleld Singer. Kalisn , Abrahams , Kobn. Levy , Bornsteiu. Bortua and Hosa Holcbcnborg , Messrs. M. J. nnd I. Harris , Frank , Knltsh. Relchonborg , Sonnonberg , Sacbe , Bernstein , Kohn , Hosonstoln , Singer , iVbrabams , Ryplnskl , Jacobs and Harris. Celebrating HIT Xiitat I > nv. The friends of Miss Spph'o Hoborts gath ered at her homo at 1424 North Seventeenth avenue Friday ovonlng to celebrate her birthday. Tno" early evening was given to cards , about 10 o'clock the spacious parlors , from which tbo carpets had been removed , were cleared , aud dancing followed until supper was served at lliO. : ! The dinning room was beautiful with Its decorations of blooming plants , roses and smllax. After supnor dancing was resumed and kept up till the "woo sum' houss , " when the guests separated aratedMUs Emma McWhlnnlo of Lincoln was the Honored guest of the evening. The guests were : Miss Emma MoWhlnnte of Lincoln , the Misses Storey , ,1. Storey , May Brohvw , M. Gardo , Maude Her , Uilo.v , Annie nlloy , Greene , Kenney , N. Kcunoy , Camp , D. Camp , Marncll , D. M urn ell , Messrs. Harry Nason of Council Bluffs , Chnrlos HIggins , Duke Hoborts , Harry Stcuoy , Will Erlckson , L. Camp , A. Camp , Co ul tyro , Cul- loy , Ed Marnoll , lilcb. McDoudlo , Huzol , Mrs. Garde , Mrs. Her , Mr. nud Mrs. Thorn ton. Dancing at Washington Hull. The office force of the Cudnby Packing company gave n pleasant dancing party Friday ovonlng at Washington hall. Lunch eon was served during the ovonlng , a con veniently placed punbb bowl contributing to the pleasure of tbo evening. There were present : Messrs. and Mesdames Camarou , Boll , White , M. II. Murphy , Kussell , For- sytb , Hough , Cotlman , Murrow. Phillips , Lyon , Benedict , Dun ml re , Wallwork , Kunatn , Kessler , Leonard , Schaaf , Gygor , Shank , Van Tuyl , Lees , Gregory. Devlno , Harrison , English , Rlsloy , MoVickor , Hvan , D. Murphy and Martin. Mesdnmos J. S. For- syth. Strawn , Holyoke and Keith , Lincoln. Mlssos Esmond , Mary Esmond , Peacock , Do- Witt , Cameron , Dabrlo , Malloue , Vaughn , Rainaoy , Burgstrossor. Kostors. Leonard , Poor , Davis , Mudgo , Powell , Howell , Wll- kins and Welch. Messrs. Mcrrlclc , Keonun , Strauss , McGrath , Barren , Hlgglns , I las tie , Wilkins , Greene , O'KeolTo , Houghton , Coughlln , Godman , Cnntllo , Forsytb , Martin , Soavey , Donnv , Myers , Whltbroad , Carroll , J. H. Howell , ll. W. Howoll. Davis , Dellono , Wolpton , F. ll. Ames , San FraucUco. In Honor of n llrldo unit Grooin , In honor of Mr , and Mrs. Clark D. For sytb , who were recently married , MM. J , S. Forsyte , 2813 Popploton nvonuo , gave a high flvo party Tuesday ovonlng which'was ' thoroughly delightful In the cordiality and good cheer which prevailed , The house was quite tastefully deooratca with roses and smilax. At 11 o'clock delicious refreshments were served and then tbo prizes awarded to tbo successful winners. Among tboso who participated In the game of Tuesday evoulni ; were : Air , and Mm. C'ark Forsyth , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Station , Mr. nnnd Mrs. W , F. Fans , Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Nat linger , Mr. and Mrs. C. D , Krider , Dr. and Mr ? . Brown , Mr. nud Mrs. W. H.'Olmstoad , Mr. nnd Mr , William Gygor , Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dunmler. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gregory , Mr. .and Mrs. C. W.McVicljer. . Mrs. Guild. Misses Gygor , Pickorlnc , Esmond , Marv Esmond , Hudson. Messrs. Keennn , Merrick , Bit- linger , Clark , Bycrs , penny Coughlan , Charles Foraytu. Dr. nnil Mm. Cook niitvrlulii , A most enjoyable parly was glveo Satur day night by Mr. and Mrs. Cook. Tlio guests indulged in high flvo until a late hour , when an elegant lunch was sorvod. Those who had the good fortune lo bo invited were Dr. and Mrs. Burners , Mr. and Mrs. George Duv- orell , Mr. ana MM. Cole , Mr. and Mrs. Mulkn , Mr. and Mrs , Jordmo Coulter , Mr. and Mrs. Havens , Dr. and Mrs. Smith , Mr. Ziminor , Mr. and Mrs. Cutler , Miss Savors , Mr. Ploofer , Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery , Mr- and Mra , It. F , Hodgln , Mr. aim Mrs. Fred Both wick , .Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson. High ritout the Ccrmaii Club. Thursday evening Der Deutsche plub gave a bign five party at tbo club rooms which was very ploaiaot and interesting event In the club history. The commlltoo having such entertainments In charge , MoiSM. Fred Motz , Jr. . Julius Poycko ana Arthur Smith , exerted themselves to niftko the evening enJoyable - Joyablo and thov succeeded beyond their fondest hopes. The Indies' prlzo was won by Mr * . Gustavo Halm , the pontlorann's prlzo by Dr. Oicar Hoffman. The guests who plnyod were , Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Mctz , Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Motz , Jr. , Dr. nnd MM. Hoffman , Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Motz , sr. . Mr. nnd MM. Gustav Hnhn , Mr. nnd Mrs. William Kruir , Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Calm , Mr. nnd MM. .T. P. Lund , Mr. nnd Mrs. Con Wlodoman , Mr. nnd Mrs. Mnx Bccht , Mr. and Mr. . Otto Siomsson , Mr. and Mrs. John Haumer. Mr. and Mr * . G. Pomoy , Mr. nnd Mrs. Segelko. Mr. nnd MM. Guon- thor , Mr. nnd MM. Tzicliuck , Misses Lena KruR , Tony Tzschuck , Pomoy , Pundt , Strnthmnn , Lund , Marscnncr , Sirs. Froa Lange , Mrs. J. Nngl , Messrs. Emll Harbortz , H. Lussonb.-xch , Arthur Motz , Oscar Pundt , H. Lund , A. B. llubcrmnn , G. StrntUinan , Frank Lange , Arthur Smith. Spent till ) I'nrtliiR llurst. "A prophet U not without honor , save In his own country" ts n "wiso saw" which has done duty for ages , slnco the days when King James gave the English-speaking wol-ld an Insight Into the dtvlno teachings of Christ nor lacks It "modern Instnncci. " It Is nlmostopigrammatlctn its terseness , nnd In n word compronnnds tbo situation regard ing many won. It Is only nfter n man has got out from nmong these with whom ho has associated for year * nnd attained a reputa tion that ho. nt least , finds thnt hts old associates nro willing to accord tn him the honor which has come Irom other sources. For several years there hns appeared now nnd then In the columns of Puck stones nnd sketches , Illustrative ot lifo in the west ( that great section nf the country which Is fast losing its nnmo through the forces of educa tion , industry and art ) , over thn signature of 11. L. Wilson. To a very few the name has boon sucrgostlvo of a teller from this remo'.o section "of the country ; lo tbo thousands who hnvo rend nni enjoyed the bits of west- urn lifo and color thn natno has bocn simply a potontlalttv. Ills abiding placo'bas boon kept from the reading world , for ho has burled his location in bis nnino. To the newspaper workers of Omaha , however - over , 11. L. Wilson bns been known for some time. Ills won ; hw been rommundcd ns being "out of the ordinary , " and his nd- vnuccmont wntched with intercut , for , nftor nil , there Is loss of the "groen-oyod monster" among newspaper people than In any other profession. They have their quarrels , It Is true , but they rarely fall to give credit when credit is deserved. It was , thorofora , not at nil inappropriate for Mrs. J. R. Nicholas , who is n member of the Browning socloty of Philadelphia , aud who has done some liter ary work herself , having arranged for publi cation the works of the late Gilbert M , Monoll and who is interested in all that per tains to literature , to invite a number of' ' newspaper people to moot nnd say faro pll to Mr. H. L.vllson prior to his dopaftu'ro for Now York to talso the associate editorship of Puck. The dinner was given nt the Murray , but It was very evident shortly after the gunsts hadlaUou their places around the banquet board. Mrs. Nich olas occupying the bead , with Mr. Peattio on her loft nnd Mr. Wilson on her right , that the dinner per to , notwithstanding the admirable - mirablo cooking and the altogether perfect service , was to bo n subordinate affair. It was ratbor tbo mingling of bright minds , nnd tbo quips and bon mots , which Carl Smith persisted in spelling , because ho was not a Frenchman , but n Mlssourlan , nud therefore not expected to linow thu language In which a Hugo , a Balzac or n Maupassant wrote , were like Burns' snowflake in the river , "A moment white , then melts forever. " It would bo pleasant to spread over the whole city , llko little children spread molasses over tholr bread , the onjoyraont of the occasion. But it would require n stenographic report to ad equately sot forth the pleasure of tbo ovent. and there was no stenographer nt the .board. After the menu wns completed the party adjourned to Mrs. Nicholas' roomstho gentle men foroffathoring In the smoking apartment below , while the Indies listened to Mrs. Peat- tie road Mr. Wilson's Christmas story In Puck , "Tho Tale of a Typewriter,1' , a story delightfully unconventional nnd fujlof bright bits of color. | There Is little ab'out Mr. Wilson to sug gest the litcrarv man. Ho has a thoughtful , intellectual face which lights up pleasantly' ' nt a good story or clover bon mot. Ho is somewhat austere in manner , but shows that when necessary ho can glvo and take with the rest of mankind. In appearance Mr. Wil son looks llko a well-to-do business man. Ho talks but little , and then In a soft , gentle tone which arouses recollections of Rosetti. There is little of the ego lu his mako-up , nnd , armed as ho U with these distinguishing characteristics , ho ought to mnko n name for tbo west in the now Hold to which ho has boon called. It was nearly 5 o'clock before tno guests got away from nn afternoon that was distinguished for its brightness and for its dellgtful unconvcntinmility. Nt. Viiluntlno'H Cotillon. Miss Yost gave , Friday ovonine , a very dainty cotillon In honor of lovo's patron St. Valentino , the decorations being in red. Cupids were suspended from rod draped cbnndollers whllu rod roses in profusion stood nbout in vases and rose bowls. Tho- favors were very pretty nnd quito unique , being tiny bows ana arrows lieu with ribbons , orlelnal vnloutlnos , largo and small hearts , four loafed clovers , American Beauty roses , keys and other conceits. < It was a pretty idea to place upon each chair a large bow or arrow to which wat tautened flvo largo candy hearts , such as used to bo necessary in trimming Christmas trees , bearing the name of tbo danca on ono side a lovelorn ditty "to my mistress' eye brow" on the other. These were the real favors of tbo ovonlng and were suspended by the recipients from the bows or arrows worn by tbo dancers. Miss Yost and Miss Sherwood led , Intro ducing several happy llguros , notablv tlio May polo dnnco , and the bildnl veil , which * hasdono duty for years.slnca tbo cotillon.Uo- cnmo tbo successor of the minuet really. But on this occasion the action of the figure wns reversed and the women enveloped the men in the folds of the veil instead of the usual form , possibly , because It i ? leap yea and tbo girls own 18'32. A very pretty tiguro was the American Beauty , while , of course , tbo valentine llguro took precedence , for everybody received a Valentino with n quotation suited to tholr varied peculiarities. Eight indirect and BIX direct figures were danced , tbo whole affair being beautiful in the extreme. There wore sixteen couples present as fol lows : MUs English , Miss Hargls , Miss Grace Wallace , MUs McCormick , Miss Hopglund , Miss Laura Hoaglnnd , MUs McKenna , MUs Nasb , MUs Doano , Miss Emily Wakoley , MUs Wallace , MUs May Wallace , MUs Hamilton , MUs Chandler , Mr. Henry Wy- man , Mr. Robert Patrick , Mr. John Patrick , Mr. Frank Hamilton , Mr. Caldwell Hamilton , Mr. Sherwood , Mr. Pierre Garneau , Mr. Wilson , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Earl Gannett , Mr. Doano , Mr. Augustus KounUo , Mr. Ult. Hall , Mr. Smith , Mr. Drake , Mr. Abe Rood. High I'lvn on C.itdirnll Ntrrot. Mrs. Fred C. Shafur entertained qulto a number of friends very delightfully Friday ovonlng at her residence , 2413 Caldwell street , assisted by Mrs. W. J. Smith of Lon don , Canada , The game was enthusiastically played , the llrst pri/os being won by Mr. nnd Mrs. Frank Hull , whllo the consolation hon ors fell to Mrs. Smith nnd Mr. James W. Munn , Refreshment : ) were served ourlnf , the evening , which wns delightful In tbo ex treme. Tboso present were : MUs Anna Blggav , MUs Dowar. Mr. and Mra. Frank Hull , Mr. oud Mrs. Low B-ard , Mr. auc Mrs. James Conk , Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Board , Messrs. George Small , Ell Hodglns Jlnklns , Walter Llnghara , W. J , Smith James W. Munn , Mrs. Tooiard , Mr. Hutch ison , Mr , James R. Dowar. A Illrthiluy 1'iirty , MUs Eva Howard entertained a number ol her friends Thursday evening at her homo on Franklin street at a birthday party. The evening was spent in amusements of various sorts , a pleasant feature being several piano and nutoharp selections. At 11 o'clock re freshments wore served , and it was 2 o'clock before the company dispersed. Tbo follow ing Is a list of tbo guests ; Mlssos Georgia Adams , Boll Bowles. Minnie Howies , Win- nlo Parmoior , Cora Baldwin , Louise Blnko Josslo Blake , Stella Cousin , Messrs. Ei Bowles , Harry Bowles , Busier , Latoy. Wells Hooper , Hunt , Flower. White Chupi | l Hnrprlse. A very pleasant party was tendered MUs Bishop by tbo White Chappel club at her homo , OUvNorth Nineteenth street , Friday evening , A number of ladles and geiitlomoa met at Miss Warner' * , on Twenty third filial street nt 3 o'clock nnd proooi > led to the homo of Miss Bishop , where shm.TwS taken by sur prise. Among these pro-son t were noticed Mr. nnd Mr * . J. H. WheotbryiMr. and Mrs. E. S. Rowley. Mr. nnd MbsjtJ , W. Bishop , Mr. and Mrs. W. C. MoDanUi ; Misses Mll- droth House , Inez Ha kello-AnRlo ; Boyco , Maud Church. Fnnnld Bishop , Mlnnlo Burns , Mnymo Hlgglns , } 3nUW\Vnrnor , Rona Strong , Messrs. GrunlngorfiJCon Eyue , Good man , Smith , Bishop. Charlie McConnell , larry McConuoll , Hoth , Kuinso , Goigcr. ATiillp * l.iuTrilt&li. Truly luncheons nro bo.com Ing omborato ; even big dinners comtnen < } a-.to ; pose along- Ida these afternoon funottqnn > where women alonaaro.oxpoctod and thou-ovor the cup bnt ehocrj but does not ( \ntt \ > rnto ! they toll each other the gossip of the week nnd Indulge - dulgo in the small talk so requisite In the soclnl world. It was thought last wooit thnt Mrs. Leo's butterfly card party was nn elaborate nnd very beautiful nffnlr , nnd so It vns , but Mrs. John S. Urndy on Thursday ntroducod additional features which made hu afternoon historic almost In the fashion- nblo world , It wns n tulip luncheon with curds ns nn aftermath that brought out the smart sot in big numbers , nnd thny were nulto compensated for the effort inndo , for iomoro perfect ensemble has been seen In Jmahn. Throughout Ingenuity was the rui ng feature of n uhnrmlng- afternoon nnd tha effort mndo by tbo clover hostess to bring u sprlngllko freshness to the house md surroundings was successful n every particular. Upstairs , downstairs , novory available nook and corner jnrdlralorns were plncod filled with Jonquils nnd ferns , bat gnvo ono instantly the impression of 'spring In winter. " And the tulips 1 They were almost as natural as the jonquils , al though tissue paper entered Into their mako- up. But they were uoftly fashioned , the skillful lingers ot Iho hostess showing In every Hue In every curve. It was amazing how effective the house wns under these decorations' , nnd then over nil Itoatod the scent ot tbo Jonnulls , malting spring seem n living , breathing presence. Eighteen tables were occupied by the players , partners being selected by tulips of duplicate'color. . The menu was elaborate , n keeping with the whole affair , aud appe tizing to u dcgroo. Small ( lowers were glvon to tbo successful winners of the games and tiny bolls to these having the temerity to bid fourteen nnd mnko It. Mrs. Klrkondnll nud Mrs. Henry Estabronk nsslstod the hostess throughout the rooms mid nlso in receiving the guests , whllo Mrs. Coo , Mrs. Lockwood and Mrs. Barbnr distributed the counters for tbo games. MM. Raymond won the prlzo for the of gamo5. , Mrs. Jolpotzor received the greatest number of bolls , The invited guests were Mrs. Ames , Mrs. S. Alexander , Mrs. W. F. Allen , Mrs. W. N. Babcock. Mrs. Barker , Mrs. Branch , Mrs. N. Barkalow , Mra. C. Baruer , Mrs. Blcrbowor. Mrs. Hoggs , Mra. Bradford , Mrs. Samuel Burns , Mrs. Burt , Mrs. O. M. Carter , Mrs. Clayton , Mra. Coo , Mrs. Coffman , Mra. Colpotior , Mrs. Connell , Mrs. Cornish , Mra. Cudahy , Mrs. Dickey , Mrs. Dlatz , Mrs. Drake , Mrs. DuboU , Mrs. Doano , Mrs. Estabrook , Mrs. Gnllngber , Mrs , Gil more , Mrs. Green , Mr * . Harvey , Mra. Harris , Mrs. Hawley , Mrs. John son , Mrs. Paxton , Mrs. Poabo , Mra. Raymond , Mrs. Rcdlck , Mrs Rom- ington , Mrs. W. nnd Mrs. T. Rogers , Mrs. Swobo , Mrs. Sharp , Mrs. Sloan , Mrs. Snyder , Mrs. C. E. nnd Mrs. G. Squires , MW. Sulnbon , Mrs. Vnn Kuran , Mrs. Jones , Mrs. Keller , Mrs. G. Kelly , Mrs. Klrkon- aall , Mrs. Kitchen , Mrs , Lao , Mrs. Lock- wood , Mrs. McCord , Mrs. MeCormack , Mrs. McWhorlor , Mrs. Moday , Mrs. Motcalf. Mrs. Montgomery , Mis. S. Pj * mul Mra. W. V. Morse , Mrs Moore. Mrs..Muir , Mrs. Parker , Mrs. Vnlll , Mra. Woodman , Mrs. Wnkollcld , Mrs. D. H. Wheeler , Mra. Williams. Mrs. B. Wood , Mrs. Yntos , Mr > , iP.ritchott , Mrs. Hoagtaud , Mrs. Rector , Mrs. Purvis , and MUs Dundy , Miss Hoaglaud. Miss Sharp , MUs Wadlolgh , Miss Doano ; > Mlss llorois of Kentucky , Miss Hnwlef , , M > s Young of Boston , .Miss Katharine , .Barker and the Misses Perry and Cowlnmat. Joseph. Washington anil Lafiiyutthht Newport. A rehearsal at the IIotdlrDofl6no last even ing by the ladles , who wilP b3 drosaod In the rich court costumes of Iho - - cen tury , In brocades and sljlcs , tu lace frills and { rains , ; gentleman with nUUts at their necks nnd I.i their sleeves , flat cap-3 , adorned with plumes , velvet caps enriched with gold luce , knee breeches , white stockings and silver buckles on their slippers , monstrous pow dered wigs and many a ribbon ; music ins ow tempo , stntely , almost fu'iurcal , like the studied , solemn notes in shrill keys from Lulli's violin , such ns thoso. with the sur roundings of splendor and magnificence , will muko up the scene of the minuet ns n tableau in tbo coming National Pageant. The scone Is that of a reception to Washington nnd La- foyetto , whose historic fucos will apiianr in tbo beautiful old dance , old even in their time , yet popular in circles where symmetry and ported grace and poetry of motion were most cultivated. The dance arose of course in France , and It Is told that Louis XIV first , danced it at Versailles In 1053. Ho "set thd fashion" of the minuet and it straightway became popu lar among all classes , much to the disgust of tbo great Louis who despised ungraceful dancers. No departure from tbo prescribed movement is allowed and nothing U loft lethe the performer's option. The motions nro beautiful nnd accordingly difficult , lu tbeso days it is exhumed from the past , whore it lie * as a half-effaced recollection of graceful ness , not for ius revival , but only from a curious nnd admiring interest in its own exquisite grace and in the courtly associa tions that cluster about U. Tbo courtesy and the voltas of the fair dancers buncath tholr partners' curved arms , the haughty air and proud bonrlng ot , tbo head and .shoulder , tbo grave bowing and stately kneeling call to mind a chivalrous ngo when studied courtesy nnd formality were the canons of genteel socloty. An integral element of the minuet was tbo soft harmony of the spinet or tbo harpsichord played by sotno such master as Boccberlni or Exnudct and thu studied aim lu this modern presentation of the dance Is to mnko ll conform to historical truth , both in costuming and In musical ac companiment. Tableau six , entitled "Dattlo of Bunker Hill , " has boon llnally cast as follows : General Warren . , , . .I ) , W. O. Speneor General I'utiiinu . Ueutonunt J. y. Mallory General I'ltculrn . Uapt Un U , A. Dempsey Mij-jr ; ICnowlton . Lieutenant A. It , 1'lpur British Soldiers Quartiuto . . Second United .States Infantry Patrons , Mrs. L'o encl 1'urk , Mrs. I 'rank Whimton , Mrs. Dr.V. . G. .Spencer , Mrs. lr. ) Ilurtsuff , Mrs. John I. Mallory. A riiuntom I'lirly. At the residence of A. J. Viorlmg , "GOO Poppolton nvonuo , Friday evening , Master Rae W. .Vlorllng nnd MUs Nolle Paris gave a very enjoyable phantom and high flvo party. The fore part of the evening wns devoted to dancing and attempts nt finding out who's famllinr faces were bidden behind the ghostly attlro , thu lattor'purt'bolng ' taken up with high live , refreshments coming later. Tbo llrst lady's priza wa * won. by MUs Delia Jones , the second by Ml3 jMabcl | Cheney. The tlrst gentleman's prlzoi'was taken bv Mr. J. Talmage , tbo s'ccqnd.t by Mr. Wlllard Kreodler. ' , Tha following were tfn'b ituests : Misses Mablo CbcneyClydo BlnuUKm-d.Uerlba Hun- gate , /Coo Watson , Bosila Hungato , Grace Bianchnrd , Gertie GiosonunMao Lawrence , Doll Jones , Li/zlo Campb , , Charlotte Es mend , Bunlab Fleming , , Lisa Gosnoy and 1'holps ; tbo Messrs , Gqbdjach , Manchester , Meyers , b pee nor. Dybnll , Austin , Horner , Abott , M'Gatb ' , KosloV , .wPaul Kuodlor , Talmago , Hastings. Judge Dundy appoarou.'tOjio | ) tl\o \ youngest man about tbo United Stutfca oourt yester day. His spirits were aUluoOo these of a man who bud Just fallen heir to a million , and bis movements were tboso ot a man who had tauon the tlrst pnzo in a gymnasium contest. Tbo explanation of this lies in the fact that Judge Dundy bad Jusl received word that ho had become a gram papa. A son was born yesterday to Mrs. Newman , formerly Misa Luna Dundy , now a resident of Now Jersey. The Joy of Mr. ami Mrs. Nuwraun over tbo event could not have exceeded that manifested by Iho grandfather , Judge Dundy. "There's another votpr in New Jersey , " said tbo Judge as bo entered tbo oftlco ot Dis trict Attorney Baker , "Ho is a republican voter nnd be will help lo cut down the demo crallo majorities. " A Soiree Duntuntr. Elizabeth place , which bus been the scone of so many delightful entertainments this winter , echoed again with ( lying feet Mon day ovonlng , Mr. nnd Mrs. A. J. Popploton receiving in honor of Mr. nnd Mrs. W. S. Popploton. After n short reception Uo young married > ooplo. who were largely in the ascendant , wore permitted to dance , thrco rooms being given up to these who bow down at the shrlno of Terpsichore. The decorations were very taking , the drawing room being particularly cosy and comfortnblo with Its easy chairs nnd dlvnns , i mellow plow from ft rod shaded tamp glv- tig n restful appearance to tbo room. Mrs.vlll Popploton , who for years has boon a loader In thosoclnl lifo of Omaha , were n pretty gown of nllo green mousselllno do solo trimmed with duchossolaco. Miss Popple- : on were n sweet gown of white crone , while Miss Chandler were n beautiful shade of bl.io silk relieved by black lace over the bodlco. Among these present were : Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wheeler , Mr. nnd MM. Clem Chase , Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Douol. Dr. nnd Mrs. C. E. Smith , Mr. nnd Mrs. Will Hamilton , Mr. nnd Mrs. Lvlo Dickey , Miss Brawn , MUs Hargls , Miss LomUt , MUs Chandler , MUs Chambers , MUs Hamilton , Miss Rnwlos : MOSSM. Voss , Colos , Barlow , Pat rick , Turner , Sherwood , Kountzo. Tim VoitiiR Mru'n Institute. About l. > 0 ladles and gentlemen were in nt- ondsnco at the literary entertainment of tbo Young Muu's ' Institute last Friday ovonlng nnd gave evidence of their appreciation ot tbo high order ot tnlont presented to thorn by tha following participants : Flute solo by Mr. E. Xotzman ; song , "When Gathering Roses Loot : Out for the Thornst" by Miss Uoso Brady ; sonp , "Corao In nnd Shut the Gate , " by MUs Rose Finn- lory , and banjo trio by Massr.i. Beaten , { owdon nnd Cnmmlngswith | select medleys , were received with npplnuso and encores. The entertainments glvon by the above nstlluto have attracted considerable Interest , n social committee ot twenty members having tull chnrgo and their nffotts have always boon of the highest standard to make the club's friends feel perfectly nt homo. After the next social , which occurs on Friday ovonlng , February 23 , the Institute Intends to organize n literary nnd debating society. I'lltui'c .Soelnl l\cnts. : Mrs. J. G. Mogcalh. a reception from 3 un til 0 on Tuesday. Friday Mrs. Ezra Wlllard will give a ro- ccptton from U until 0. Saturday evening , February 2T , leap year [ > arly at Metropolitan hall. Tuesday evening n banquet will bo ten dered Governor J. 13. floyd. Dor Deutsche club will give Its annual banquet nt the club rooms Thursday evening. ' 'A Box of Monkeys" nt Gcrmntua hall for thobenolltot theCrocbo-Wednesday ovanlng. Mr. nnd Mrs. T. B. Minnhan ontortaln the [ Count/o Place High Flvo club next Friday ovonlng. Monday ovonlng n number of the loading society men will give a riuoon cotillou at the Paxton. Invitations arc out for n dnnclng party by Lbo C. M. B. A. at now Metropolitan hall February 21. On Tuesday ovonlng , February 23 , the 'Bachelors" will give a dancing party at l''ort Omaha. Wednesday evening Mr. ami MM , A. U. Wyman anuounco a reception for Mr. and Mrs. William Wymau. The Conservatory of Music will tender n reception to Herr Xavor Scharwonka from 0 to 13 Wednesday evening. Samuel Brown Mlllnrd will glvo an after noon party for Charles Sauford GlffDrd , Nineteenth and Canltol avenue , on Monday. Thursday evening. Fobrumy 25 , Union Pa cific council of the Royal Areanum will give a muslcalo and dnnclng party at Metropolitan ball. Thursday evening General and Mrs. Whealon announce n roeoptlon from 5 to 7 for Colonel and Mrs. J. B. Parko nnd Miss Nightingale.L Mrs. W. B. Mullein , assisted by her sister , Miss Balcombe , will glvo a rocoptioa Tues day ovonlnc In honor of their sister-in-law , Mrs. Bub Balcohibo. Mlnnr.Mention. MUs Lynn Curtis returns this week from her long eastern visit. Mrs. Charles A. .Dean returned yesterday after a two months' absence. Misses Scligsobn nnd Bottle Stfligsohn nro visiting friends in Milwaukee. Mrs. E. A. Carter of Crosco , In. , Is a guest in the family of Dr. L. A. Morriam. Mr. Max Meyer is recovering his health at the Hotel Easitmau , Hou Springs , Ark. Miss Uollio Rojonstock of Nevada Is the guest of Mrs. A. Jacobson on liarney street. MUs Dollio Polnck has Just returned from an extremely enjoyable two months' visit to Chicago. Miss Brown and MUs Chandler gave a beautiful Kensington yesterday to a number of frionds. Mr. nnd Mrs. Gus Keith of Lincoln are vis iting Mr. aud Mrs. Frank Lyon at 218 North Nineteenth street. Misses Blanche Hcllinati , Tilllo Newman , nnd JennloNow of Chicago nre visitiugSloux City , lo bo gene for n week. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. A. Cavnnaugh entertained a few fnendb at cards Friday ovonlng at tholr residence , Dundoa place. Mr. and Mra. Wallace of Salt Lake City arrived Friday from the east and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace. Miss Emma MoWbinnio of Lincoln is in the city Yisltinff her friend Miss Sophie Roberts nt 1424 North Seventeenth street. Miss L. M. nnd Hattie Dawnrwho have been guests at Iho Milliard for the last ton days loft for tbolr Chicago homo Tuesday. Madam Randal will deliver a lecture be fore the indies of the Cleopnn on Saturday , March p , at 2 p. in. , at Pythian hall , Pnxton block. Mr. Mix Hoizholmcr and family left Tues day night for Chicago en route to Elralra , N. Y. , his former homo , where ho will go In business. MUs Adele Aus dor Oho the distinguished pianist and her sister Mathilda were tbo guests cf Mrs. Adolpb Meyer during ihclr stay In Omaha. Previous to his departure for the east Mr. Mnx Hol/.helmoi- glvon n dinner by the Messrs. Sol Bergman , Jerry Slonohtll nnd Dr. Hoffman atMaurer.'s. Tbo Clio Dramatic club has under rehearsal the strong comedy drama "Above the Clouds , " which will bo given at the Metro politan hall early in March. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Katlo M. . daughter of Mrs. Bradbury , to N. J , Steffonson , 4ii : North Flftoonth street , Tuesday evening , February 10. Ono of the plcasantosl parties of tbo season was given by MUs Hattla Hackonborir at the pleasant homo of Mr. Oaumer , 1UU9 South Twonty-llftb avenue , Friday ovonlng. Mrs. Nellie Burns Eastman relumed lo Chicago on Thursday , recovered from her severe illness. She was accompanied by her father , Mr. Samuel Burns , who gees can. The Friends Social club gave a pleasant dauclng party ut Washington hall , Thurs day two , February ll. Tire club U noted for its sociability and everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Air. and Mrs. George A. Joslyn and her nclco , Miss Boyce , will leave on Friday this week for a trip Ihrourh thn cast , visiting Now York. Boston , Vermont , Montreal , To ronto and Chicago , Mondu/ afternoon Lalio Dcuol , son of Mr. and Mrs , Charles Douol. entertained eighteen of his young friends rangine from 1 to 4 years. The children were accompan ied by their mammas and It is needless to say tbo'slght was a very nrotty one. Mr. nnd Mra. Hurry Hnskoll entertained n few friends Wednesday evening nt high tlvo , 11-M North Eighteenth street. Tha llrst prizes wore won by Mrs. Horace Bar- nuin and Mr. Harry Couusman , The boobloi by Mrs , Couiismun and Captain Phillips. Mr. P. F. I coo , cashier and chief clerk of the smelting works , has tendered his resignation , to take effect March 1 , having accepted tbo position of secretary with a largo manufacturing company of Indianap olis. His ninny friends wish him every * uc- cesstin his now business. Ono of tbo coming social events will bo a muslcalo giver , by Mra. K. T. Llndsoy nt which will appear Mr. Hans Albert , Omaha's celebrated violinist , uud Miss Greene , u talented piunlslo of Boiton , Mrs. Llndsoy expects , also , lo glvo u keusingum in tbo near future. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Rlsloy entertained the Shessay High-Five club at the Muriatn Saturday evening in a vary enjoyable man ner , Tbo ladles' prize , a handsome rose bowl , was awarded to Mrs. Charles Pottl bone , apd the gentlemen's prlzo to Mr , Pottl bouo , a shaving cajo. Among tboto present were : Mr. aud Mrs. Elmer Dryson , Mr. and Mr. . Draper Smith , Mr. anil Mrs , Charles Pottlbono , Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Orntton , Mr. Milton Peters , Mm Holtyborg of St , Louis , Mo. A very qulot though vdry prottv wedding wns solemnized Wednesday evening ut 2301 Douglas street , the contracting pantos being Louise Cobb nnd Harry B. Merrill , Rov. Dr. I. T. Durvoa officiating. The groom Is the well known secretary of the Nebraska Coal and Lima company. No cards. Mrs. H. A. Snyder returned to Omaha last week , nftor n prolonged visit to Philadelphia mid Now York , where she spent the holi days. She loft for California with a pnrty ot friends on Tuesday , where Mio will spend flvo weeks In travelling on Iho coast , nnd after her return will bo nt homo nt the now tiotol Madison , corner Twenty-first and Chicago streets. A very plonsnnt surprise party was glvon Lo Miss Lova Marsh Friday evening nt her liomoTwenty-sovonlh nnd Decnlur. Among these present were Mlssos Bolt , Johnson , Slinckloy , Rnsmusscn , Dolln Ford , Larson , ICUlth Ford , Kattoti , Cusslduy. Austin , Rab bins , Lu Johnson , Messrs. Hall , Johnson , Albert Hnrrls , Floshor , Itondrlcits , Konipcr , Fred Johnson , Tlmmcrmnn , Howard , Prltch- nrd , Melton IMrsons. The Nadjy club gave ono of tholr very on- [ oynblo parties on Tuesday ovonlng nt Washington ha'l ' , under the londeMhlti of Prof. Chamber * . About thirty couples were In Attendance. Among these pratcnt were : Mr. nnd Mrs. J. Harrison , Mr. and Mrs. E. Uryson , Mr. nnd Mrs. C. Grntton , Mr. nnd Mrs. < \ . English , Mr. mid Mr.s. D. RUloy , Mr. nnd Mrs. W. O. Field , Mr. and Mrs. Kessler , Mr. and Mrs. Shnff , MUs Poor , Miss Dowltt , MUs Kosspol , Mr. M. Pototv , Mr. McGrath. "A Box of Monkeys. " for the bonollt of the Crccho , will bo given nt Gormnnln hall Wednesday ovonlng by a cast embracing the loading amateurs of the city , Mrs. E. P. Peck , Miss Dlshop , Mrs. Ettu Mnthoson , Mr. H. D. Enstbrook and Mr. Anderson. The comedy Is delightfully funny , nnd will servo to ngntn bring Into prominence n number bor nf amateurs who have not been xcon 6n the stage in Into years. The Crccho is ono of Omnua's most deserving charities nnd the piny ought to bo larpoly patronized for the bencllt of the dny nuraorv. Rotresh- " monts will bo served "nfter tbo piny nt the Crecho. In honor of Miss Wallace of Salt Lnko city , Mr. nnd MM. C. E. Yost gave n small but very nlnnsnnt dancing party Tuesday evening.Tho decorations were pretty , nues predominating. Dancing was indulged in in the drawing room , the hallwiy nna dining room which wns convnsod lor the occasion. There were present Misses Popploton , Brown , Nasb , Hamilton , Chandler , Hong- land , Sherwood , Encllsh , Woolwnrth , Hock- wllh , McCormick , Hawley , Lvmonds , Pratt , Mcnlo Hatnblotou. Mr. Turner , Mr. FranK Hamilton , Mr. John I'nlrlclc , Mr. ICooniir , Mr. Garneau , Mr. Sherwood , Mr. Wilson , Mr. D.irlltur , Mr. Barlow , Mr. Gannett , Mr. Caldwell Hamilton , Mr. Drakoand Mr. Jor dan , Mr.and Mw.PhillpIgoe lenvo Omaha March 1 for Indianapolis. Ind. , which Is to be their future nomo. On Wednesday MM. Igoo on- tortatnod the "Kindergarten" club , nn organ ization which has mot religiously every Mon day afternoon this winter ut the homes of the inomoors. Mesdauios Dr. Duryoa , C. B. Rustlu , Mclntosh. RiehnrdSon , Whalon , Rowley , Fred McConnell , F. W. Leo , Miss Isaacs. Miss Scott aud Miss Coburn. As this was tbo last time tha club would meet with Mrs. Igoo the meeting was In the na- lure of a fnrowoll to ono of the club's prom inent members. An elaborate luncheon wu served of ton courses , after which the hostess was presented with n handsome picco of sterling silver , a souvenir of their logard. Mrs. J. H. Millard gave the second of her series of Kensingtons Wednesday afternoon , nnd , if anything , it was moro charming than the llrst. The tnblo dccotatlons were in green , and with entire propriety the event might have been called a "green tea. ' " MUs Symonds played ; Mrs. Percy Ford , who is not heard otten enough In musical circles , sang Gounod's ' "Avo Maria" very accept ably , whllo Mrs. T. J. Rogers revived metno- rios of the bycono by singine sovorul beauti ful compositions , chief nmong which wns "Oh , Hush Thee. Mv Baby , " by Penso. Among the guests were Mojdiimos Lohmcr , Funkhousor. Peck , lion Buno'ws , Will Mil- l.ird , Stebbins , Carrier , Mulr , , Carter , Ilor- bach , Orr , Warren Rogers , T. S. Rocora , Gnllaghcr , Kitnball , Lander , Newton 13 ark u- lov , . Hitchcock , George Squlros , McKenna , Molklc , Tom ICImball , Chase , Bradford , Gnilord ; Misses McKonnn , Grant , McCor mick , Walluco , Mav Wallace , Mary Hawley , McCaskell , Clara Hawloy. Tito ( irlppo ItiigliiK : In Alabama. "La grippe is raging hero and I find Chamberlain's cough remedy to bo n certain euro for it , " says W. G. Johns of Trim- bio , Cullraan company , Ala. Mr. Johns ordered a supply of thu remedy to bo shipped by exoreas as quickly as possible. 'J here is no question but this "romouy is of great value In Iho tioatmont of the grip ( ( specially on account of its countoractintr nny tendency of the disease toward r eumonla. It is nlso a prompt nnd certain cure for thn uough which usually follows an attack of grip. ' - ! . " > and ! ) J cent bottles for sale oy druggists. GERMAN SOCIETY NOTES. Onn I'lMilnrc ot Dor DeiitsrliK Clul > Tlmt Is llrrniiiliiK list I'ltnu'ly 1'ojHiliir. Ladles' nights nt the Deutsche club nro be coming very popular and fashionable enter- tainmo..ts. At the second party , held last Thursday night in the inngnificontclub rooms in Gormanla ball , tuoro were over sixty ladles and gentlemen present. Those card parties ore held ovorv TnuMday night , as the young men now constitutinir the board of directors of tbo association set apart ono nluht In the week for the ladloi. They seem to onjov It , ns evinced by the Interest they take in the entertainments by increasing tlidlr attendance. Prizes for the bast card player nro glvon nfter ttaoh party. Thursday night Dr. O. Hoffman wns the victor of the ovcnlnc'.s game and won u silver match safe , which was tbo llrst prlzo. Mr.s. G. Halm won the first lady's prize , u picture with n. silver frame. Next Thursday night the Deutsche club will glvo its annual ball nt Germanm ball , for which 200 invitations hove nlrcndy bcon issued. It will bo ono of the most Important soclnl.ovonts in Gorman socloty this season. The orchestra will bo Irum's nnd will consl.it of twelve pieces. An ulogant , suppur will bo served by the caterer for the Omaha club. club.Tho district turners , including all the turnvorolns of the s > iato and Sioux City , will hold their II wt mooting at Gnrmnniii hall next Sunday. The exercises will consist of turning nnd u general exhibition of nil gym nastic porforrnnnros pertaining lo the BO- clflly. There will bo thrco tuch exhibitions boforoJuno. Tbo second onn will probably bo held at Plnttsmouth some tlmo in April. Those exhibitions will bo hold as sort of ro- honrsals and training preparatory for the nnnuul turufcst tobo hold In Sioux City In Juno. The local lurnors arc now making great preparations for tholr annual masqunrndo ball , which will take plnco March r > , On Tuesday , February 2H , the turners will civo u musical and literary entertain- roont , nt which readings , recitations nnd singing will bo the loading feature. TuOiQ will bo followed by a dnnco ut Gerinanla hall. hall.Tho Platlduelschorvcroln will glvo UH annual masquerade ball nt Gormanln hall Saturday night , Fobruor.v 'M. The Bayorlscboryorein's third unntvor- sary will bo celebrated at Mutz hall March 1. In AnsiiriMl. Auother mooting of Ibo Comyetillvo Drill association was hold yostordny afternoon ut the Board of Trade rooms , The scciotary re ported that tbo guaranty subscription fund now amounted to $15,150 , a litllu over ono- taalf of what was wanted. A permanent executive committee , wan organized. Ills composed of W , J. Hnintcb , W. E. Clarke. F. P. Klrkondoll. Julius Meyer , George H. Hogps and B , Sllloway , This commlttoq will buvo general chnrgu of affairs of thu oncampmcut and will manage the business'ot Iho association. Luther Drake , cashier of Ibo Merchants National bank , was appointed as treasurer to handle the funds , Tlio unanimous opinion expressed was that the balance of the guaranty fund could bo raised ' bo fore next Wednesday afternoon , who'u another mooting will be bold. At Kdrn MuHcr , Commencing tomorrow , Mrs. Milllo Prluo-IJow , ovorytvhorn pronounced by press and public the quuon of dancers. Shu uppoara ut S , 4 , A , II und 10 o'clock , except Frldtiy , then 2 , a , 4 , H , D nud 10 o'clock. WILL WATCH THE WEIGHTS Oh&rgos That Charity Oo.il is Lighter in the Wngon Thtm on the Bill. WHERE TO GET TRANSPORTATION NOW Mrnl > i > rf | .Mono 11m Autliorlly lo ( lUotrdrM fur ItnllrimtlTlrkrlH-Cnutilr C'i > t > iiitllnntM'4 Attend toSomr lu- I'nlillr llu lnrx < , Humors tlmt Imvo llo.itod out on the \vlnlrjr air , to the olToct I tint 1 > . II. Mnbonoy ft Co. , the foal dealers who linvo the contract for ill mulling fuel to the county poor liuvo boon plvlnjf short weight , will bo tlioMib- Jcct of ofllclnl Ins'csllentlou. At the meeting ot the Hoard of County Commissioners hold yoMiT-luy nftoruoau Judge Stcnborg stated t'tinlnny number o ( complaints hud been poured Into his cars ny pnrtloa who claimed tlmt the coal furnUhod thn county poor wits not weighed un scales that recorded the ox net number ot poumK Ho hoped the ehnrzoi woronot trw , but snld that they domnndftd nn investigation. The Judpo hnd scon member * ot the llrm null Imd Instructed thorn In the future to woltfh nil ot the county eo&ron thn city scales. The short weight matter \VM turned over to the committee on charity , ot which .ludgo Slonborff Is chnlrmnn , with Instructions to mnUo u thorouch Investigation iina ronort his llndlnuj to the hoird. The members Indulged In n lone tnllc upon the subject ot who sliould bo authorized to slRii orders on the nillromts for pnupur trims , portnlion. It wnsngrcod tlmt the chnlrmnn of the commlltuo on charity wns the only initti authorised to grant such orders , aud that only orders boarlng hU hl nuturo would bo recognized nml nrcoptud In thn future. The Aloc-l'cnfold company's bill for sup plies for the county hoipltnl was recom mitted on account of nn Humor $11 for MquoM l.olng considered a trillo out of thu roKUlnr order. The bid of the I'aeo Soap company to furnish soap at the county hospital was uc copied. 1 { . fi.Volsli ruptured the contract for furnishing muit : nt the hospltnl. The lumber contract for all Kinds anil grades of lumber wont to C. I * Uhatfoc. The Philadelphia chop house was uwaulod tliu contract for furnishing monls to Jurors whllo In charge of the luilliTs. The prleo was at the rate of i"i ! cents pui-meal. Aiinn Lwnraclc nsxcd lor trJtisiiortrttlou to KltiKllshcr , Oltl. The womnu was n widow \vltii two small chlldron and was n county charge. .ludgo Utenbcrg , chairman ot the committee on charity , thought it would bo cheaper to send tlio womnu away than to support her until spring. The matter was refcrrod to the committee on charity. Gniluim Pnrlto askodthu prlvllogouf doing the county plumbing during the ensuing year. The Soldiers Kcllof association llled "its estimate , statins ; Unit the sum of $8,0H ( ) would ho required to meet the demands ul the coming year. Judge Slonboix slated that the association had not complied with the stuto law. It had not liola its" meeting as provided by law , neither had it lilcu n statement showing how many old soldiers , soldiers' widows or or phans wcio being cared for. Major Paddock said tie estimate should cote to the commlttco on charity , of which .Hideo Stonbcrg was chairman. Ho did not want/It in the hands of the llnnnce committee as ho ( Paddock ; felt unfriendly toward the mso- clntlon. The matter was so referred. Judge Ellor informed the cotiimistlonors that ho had n Job lot of blanks on hand , re ceived from Judge Shields. They were of no ' use to him unit ho wanted to'ltnow nuoul their disposition. This was referred. County Work Sackottrsald the nsscssonfor Cloatarf precinct had not qualified. .ludgrt Stcnberg favored the JuJiciarv conimlltiM Icoiiing Into the matter nnd appointing u nmn for the position. Major t'atldocic icplied Ihub the precinct had any nuinour of candidate * for the ofllce of constable and that ono of thorn mifrbt bo prevailed upon to taku tlio ontco of nssoisor. At ICilpii MmiM1 , Commencing1 tomorrow. Mrs. Mi'lio ' Prici.-Dow , the Dnneiiitf Qtioon , " who will iibtoiiiah , electrify and LMiritpluio ovorybotly. Blio iippcnrs at . ' ! , 4 , 8 , ! ) and 10 o'clock , except Friday , then 2 , 3 , ] , 8 , ' . ) and 10 o'clock. round Ills KrrlnjVllr. . K. A. Mason of Sioux City , la. , of "whoso search for his erring wife an account has heretofore appeared In these columns , cnmo in this morning to see if tlio report that tlio woman was un Iniualo of u liouho of ill fnmo on Ninth street was true. Mason visited the police court nnd tl ore , to his surprise , nmoiic thoproititutos on thn piisouor ' benches ho found the object of his search , She had been nrrottcd with n num ber of others for nonpayment of the monthly llae. Ho importuned tlic court to nllow him ipspcnlc tn her , and oftvr n short conver sation In which she promised to go liomo with him mid conduct herself mnro becotn- incly In the future , ho induced the court t' > discharge her , and the pair left the court room together. They left last evening for their homo in the town u lithe river. C'DUtllirilt.ll ClIilBI'I'HS. The Vouir-People'.s Society of Cluhtlnu Endeavor of the FlrU Christian church wJI. , on next Friday evening , give tin ' Conlinoii- . tal Congrc-sb , " followed by : i Mirlha Wuan * ington toi : In the church , corner ol taplx > i nvciiuo and Twentieth stroat. Tim conti nental concivss will bo n representation of the colonial congress of tlio tuirtcen original states previous to thu sinning of the Declara tion of Independence * . Onu of the intorust- in reaturr-s wilt be the debates prior to tha signing of the Ucclaration. Dreadful Sim Disease. AlHld * a Wfl'.NKiiowii Mwrlinut. ! ( rh- In ? anil Hunting 'iVrriili ! > . Dorl.r , * nnd All KuMi'iis 1'iiH. Trios Cnliein-.t. Rallcvcil y li. ! > I'ir t mill lln'lroly Cunil ill 1'iUIV'lks. ( ! . 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