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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1893)
TTTK OMAHA DAILY HTCEt SUNDAY. DEORMBER 17. 1893-TWENTY 1'AttES. - BRILLIANT" WEEK SOCIALLY Launching Dtlnitantcn the Rnling Tcaturo of tic Test Seven Days , YATES DANCING PARTY AT HILLSIDE ' Urntitllul runctlon- Mil * llrcmiilo llnum'n IllnnrM ( Juloro In DIP Smart World- fur the Ifuturo s ot tlio Swolti. The week has been an ovcntfulono In social circles , dinners , luncheons nnd dancing parties giving an opportunity to the smart ot todon tholrbest clothes every evening. For the coming wrok the following func tions nre scheduled : MondayMrs. . John Horbach receives from II to r , , Mrs. John Clark Jones gives an Informal iiftornoon. Tuesday Mrs. Kara- Millard , n dancing ' pnrtv for'hcr daughter. Wcdncs.l.iy-Mrs. . Henry R Palmer , a ro- edition from : i till 11. Mrs. U J. Drake , n dnncim ; p.irty. . , Thursday-Mrs. Frank Irvine a reception from till ( > . Hachelor's hop at tort Omaha. Kvcrv hostess has * experienced the diffi culty of getting men partnci-s enough to po round at dancing functions nnd of persuad ing the dancing man to do more than to drink her wines and e.it nor salads nnd to consider his obligation paid by standing about in the door of the ball room. languidly watching the few ambitions young fellows In the enthusiasm of their tlrt season actually dancing most of the time. Now there seems to bo a chance of obviating this iltfllctilty , says the r\o\v York Sun , if the girls do not think the rem edy Is worse than the disease. It may bo ac- compllshca by introducing thellusslan valso , now so much in vogue in Paris , a particu larly sph itcd form of the waltz , In the course of which one man dances with several partners instead of Iceeplnif to one. By this means twelve young ladies Instead of one secure each a waltz , and the only draw backs to the arrangement arc that when the dance la over the gentleman cannot take the twelve \oung Indies into the conservatory with any degree of pleasure on their part , cannot sit out the next wait/ with the twelve voung ladies on the stairs , and In the present fr.ill condition of the exotic young man in society , the result of scrambling for lOes for twelve young won.cn might prove fatal. To select ono of them would bo to make an Invidious distinction that would In evitably lead to inharmonious results. Mr. George S. McCaguo of this city was ono of the contestants for the Baird oratory prizes at Prlneotjn , Wednesday evening. Three prizes of 5100 , fT > 0 and SW , civeu by Charles O. Uiilrd. wcro contested for , the speakers being selected from the senior class on the basis of rank in Kngllsh literature , rhetoric and oratory. The judges have not yo' announced the successful competitors. lirllllant Dnnclnc Puny ofilio Sfliuon. In point of brilliancy the dancing party given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry vV. Yntes Thursday evening to proncrly "launch" their daughter , Miss Jontto Yatcs , upon the high wave of social success , takes precedence over other affairs of a similar kind this son- ion , memorable for the number of debut antes. It would bo easier to say who was not there than who was , of the smart set , and never was there such a brilliant array of gems nnd toilets , thn bright colors now the vogue adding very nerecably to the swell lunotion. The affair proved what has long been said , that Omaha society is quite au fait , and that even in thcso troublous times the Mo- Kin loy bills , tariff and silver cannot ma terially change the complexion of the swell world. The ups nnd downs of individuals change the characters who uorform in these great social displays , but the social dramu goes on Just the same. "Hillside" Is sufficiently beautiful In itself to need little additional lloral garni lur ing , but the occasion was the formal introduction of their daughter Into the haut monde and therefore Mr. and Mrs. Yates made their homo doubly at tractive by flowers and seasonable greens. From the hall Into the drawing room ever greens were hung as portieres , draped back and tied with big bunches ot American beauties. The immense mantel piece in the hall was Hterallj covered with myriad flowers , roses , hyacinths , violets in riotous confusion. The landings of the grand staircase were made into embowered nooks , with rugs , easy chntrn and other bits of furniture , upon which two could easily iind scats to talk through a dance , while the third floor was also transformed into cosy places for the "tired ones. " The dining room , which is ono of the beautiful rooms of Omaha , was enriched with white roses , green shades on the chandeliers , preen ribbons bens on the table nnd tiny Dresden lamps on the corners ot the mantel and sideboard. Mr. and Mrs. Yatcs received , supported by their debutante daughter , Miss Jcntio Yates , whoso punctiliousness in matters connected with the function showed how thoroughly she knew the duties of a hostess , and the manner in which she superintended introductions was the delight of a score of friends , who looked with pleasure upon this most auspicious launching. Dainty as a picture , Miss Jcntio Yates , who was tin * cynosure of all oycs , were a most becoming gown of white chiffon , and olio carried an immense boa net of whlto roses. .Ali-s. Yates was regal in blacit velvet. Assisting the hostess and her daughter In receiving were : Miss Bessie Yules , Miss Florence' Yatcs , Miss Lemon of St. Joe , MUs Johnson of St. Joe and Miss Fisher of i > t. Louis. Miss Bessie Yntes were n gown of blue Ilk with an overdress of chiffon. Miss Johnson , who made many friends while a guest at "Hillside" last year , looked particularly well in n gown of yellow satin trimmeu with passementerie , carrying American beauties. Miss Lemon , who may , with entire pro priety , bo classed among the beauties of the southland , n tall , slender girl , queenly in parriago , wore an exquisite whlto brocade trimmed with violets. Miss Floy Yutes were a simple gown of Whlto silk. Mrs. J. N. II. Patrick , who was also as- siluous in entertaining , were a costume of whlto silk brocaded in black and trimmed n genuine point lace. Miss Fisher , who is ono of the belles of St. Louis , is n stunning girl of a pure IrUh typo , black hair and blue eyes , and she were with the air of a countess a gown of white silk with a waist of white satin covered with lace. lace.Miss Miss Palmer was In n sweet costume of green cropo. Miss Helen Millard were a dainty white fllllr with plaltlngs of the same material. Ono of the bctomlng toilets of the evening nras worn by Miss Helen Smith , a pink silk trimmed with ulnk ribbons , Miss Flora Webster , graceful as a fawn , was in while silk trimmed with lace. Miss Dandy , anotner of the dainty dobu- tuutua , a rosebud in a garden of roses , wore a pretty lluht blue chittou. Mrs , 11. K. Prltchott were a pearl gray satin , Mru. Warren Kouers appeared inn hand- come costume of black and yellow. Mrs. J , 1C. Chai bors were ; i particularly graceful gown of black not. Mrs. Worth , an elaborate costume of llg- ured silk and lace with lace bertha. Mrs. William Popplotou , o charming cos tume of print llgured organdie over pink . Mrs. Joseph Barker , black satin with diamonds. Miss Burns , one of the most picturesque crlrls lit attendance upon the dance , wore a pretty tollut of pink with whlto lace. Miss Kountze , pin It and lavender chiffon , Miss Woolworth , a particularly xmart Kown of pink pineapple silk trimmed In knife jileatlngs and pink satin ribbon. Miss Dewey were a costume of old pink made severely with bands of deeper velvet. After 11 the older pejplo gave the younger etun opportunity to dunce , which up to tlm * time was almost impossible because of the crush , and until after 3 the guests made jnerry , the orchestra being stationed in the muslo room off the largo hull. "Uliu-li" Onou Mnri- . The Uultod Order of Ancient Children , a Jolly North Sldo high five club , mot on Fri day evening , December 8 , at the home of Mrs. Kmmlnper , North Sherman avenue. The evening was spent In playing high live , the pretty pnrcs being won by Miss Lchmor and Mr. Frank Haskcll. Those p.mioipatlnir In the game wcro : Misses Hall , Van Court , M. Ixshmor , A. Ixshmor , H.iics , Hosteller , Fowler , Brown , Fried , Unrnott , Althaus , .Tones ; Messrs. Oooley , Ilaskell , Uauman , Colt , Houdlriot , Schneider , Jones , llcko.Walker. . . McKell , McDonnell , Nason , Urunncr. The ll.iiun ( 'unction * . Tuesday afternoon nnd evening the resi dence of Mrs. Daniel Baum was the scene of a bvilli.iut reception and dance given to formally introduce her daughter , Miss Brownie Uauin , to the world ot society. The functions were charmingly delightful , In point of fact the very pleasantcst of the season , n fleeting most favorably upon the ability of Mrs. Hatim nnd her accomplished daughter in the manner of entertaining. The hou o was brightened by clusters of hyacinths on the mantle , while l.i France roses , palms nnd smllax contributed thmr colors to the Moral scheme. The refreshment room above stairs was effectively decorated in pink , with pink roues scattered over the tables , while pink shades on the light ! , added to tlio soft warm atmosphere. The punch bowl was in ono corner , which was refreshing to look at as well as taste. The whole down stairs was canvassed , the parlor , back n.trlor , dining room and hall lining taken cosscsslon of by the dancers during Iho evening , while dur ing the afternoon the rooms wcro crowded withgupsts. In thu afternoon Mrs. Baum , Miss Hrumi , Miss Hrownlo Baum anil Mrs. Clement Chase received the guests and were assisted about the rooms' bv Mrs. ICd Baum , Mrs. David Baum , Mrs. Dan Wheeler , Jr. , and Mia. Kelley. Miss Funko of Lincoln poured coffee and Miss Miller served the strawberry ice. ice.In In the evening Mrs. Baum , Miss Baum , Miss Brownie Baum , Miss Jones of St. Louis. MHS | Miller of Old IMrk , 111 , Miss Fimke and Miss Ura Kcllcy received. Mrs. Baum were a handsome gown of black satin for the occasion. Miss Brownie Baum , the debutante , who Is u very pretty and very lovable girl , were a sweet costume of shining green satin , trimmed in paint lace and ribbons. Miss Mauni received in pink silk and pink chiffon. Miss Jones of St. Louis were n gown of red crepe. Miss Mllllcr , a magnificent looklmr girl , tall , with brown eyes and Titian colored hair coiled like a crown about her head , was in vcllow brocade trimmed with magenta velvet , Miss Fuuko were a dainty dress of pink silk trimmed with organdie. Miss Ura Kelley looked particularly well in u brocaded tu'.lo trimmed with blue forget- me-nots. Tne supper served upstairs was finely ap pointed , the whole function being n Uttlng introduction for so charming u young woman into swell circles. Amoti ! ; the dancers were noticed : Mrs. Clement Chase , Mrs. Wheeler , Mr. nnd Mrs. Can- , Miss Burr of Lincoln , Miss Barnard , Miss McKell. Miss Cady , Miss Colpetzer , Miss Webster. Miss Tukoy , Miss Woolworth , Miss Burns , Miss Helen Smith , Miss Moore , Miss Weiss , Miss Palmer , Miss Drake. Miss MacBano , Miss Amy Barker , Miss Catherine Barker , Miss Jentio Yatcs , Miss Fisher , Mr. Short , Mr. Baldrldgo , Mr. Clapn , Mr. Will Smith ; Messrs. Joplin , Mr. Sweczy , Mr. Valll , Mr. George Palmer , Mr. Charles Kountze , Mr. Uandnll Brown , Mr. Guiou , Mr. Cook , Mr. Fail-Weld , Mr. Johnson , Mr. Short. Itriinloti of I'MOX ( Irniluntes. Knox college , located at , Galesburg , 111. , and one of the oldest and best known edu cational institutions in the west , has a largo alumni in this city , and it was for the pur pose of getting these graduates together and renewing the associations of Alma Mater that Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Bender appointed a reunion of the Knox folks at tuoirhomc , C25 South Thirtv-first street , Tuesday cvcnint' . Invitations , brilliant with the college colors of royal purple nnd old gold , and containing the college yell , were sent to all the known resident alumni and over thirty responded ta the call. The llrst part of the evening was noisy with the strains of ' 'Hero's to good old Knox" and other airs familiar to all collegians. Charles Martin of the class of'SO , an amateur pres tidigitator of remarkable cleverness , then entertained the "boys and girls" with a scries of astounding nnd battling tricks which caused no end of amusement. He- freshnicuts and more songs followed and the occasion was doomed of sufllcient interest and importance to warrant the organization of the irraduates. This was done to the end that the associations and traditions of old Kuox may bo forever kept green in Omaha. John C. Barnard was elected president of the Knox associaticn ; John L. Kennedy , vice president , and Miss Carrie Boutello. secretary. A con gratulatory letter from the venerable Dr. Newton B.itcinan , former president of Knox college nnd still a member of the faculty , had been received and was read amid cheers. Following are the names of those who were present : Hev. and Mrs. A. It Thain , Hov. J. P. Yost , Mr. John L. Piei-co and Miss Pierce , Dr. Samuel Leard , Mr. and Mrs. John C. Barnard , Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Me- Culloch , Mr. and Mrs. William Hurlbut , Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kennedy , Mr , and Mrs. Frank H. Gaines , Miss Carrie Boutello , Mr. C. C. George , Mr. and Mrs. John Hobson , Mr. Ed Gcorgo , Mr. Charles Martin. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Fischer , Mr. Charles Wahlron , Mr. James II. Boutello , Dr. and Mrs. vv" . F. Milroy , Mrs. Hamlln , Mr. Kiehurd Calkins. Mr * . I * , li. Ilutiuy'n Ten. In honor of her guest , Miss Browne of Evanston , III. , Mrs. F. B. Hussoy gave an exquisite tea from 4 to 0 on Monday , Mrs , Hussoy and Miss Browne being assisted by Mrs. C. E. Squires , wlip presided at the coffee table. Mrs. James Ayers , who poured chocolate , Miss McKenna , Miss Redman and Mrs. Charles Smith. The mignonno establishment of Mrs. Hussoy , Twentieth and Capitol avenue , "was beautifully dec orated with chrysanthemums and roses , the lights being shaded with yellow coverings. Among thu guests were ; Mrs , Francis Wcssells , Mrs. Joseph Lehmer , Mrs. Frame Uiclmrdson. Mrs. George Paterson , Mrs. Harry Winston , Mrs. Motcalf , Mrs. Ray mond. Mrs. Sargent , Mrs. Casper Yost , Mrs. W. B. Mcikle. Mrs. Frank Colpelzor Mrs. William Morris. Mrs.F. B. Irvine , Mrs. Daniel Baum. Mrs. David Baum , Mrs. How ard Smith , Mrs. W. F. Allen , Miss baum , Miss Brownie Baum , Miss Yates , Miss Bes sie Yates , Miss Jcntle Yates , Miss Fisher , Miss Mabel Held , Miss Funkc of Lincoln , Miss Sharp. Miss Ida Sharp , Miss Wallace , Miss May Wallace. Allss Burns , Miss Helen Smith , Miss Hawley , Miss Clara Hawley , Miss Wakeley , Miss Emily Wakoley , Miss Knight , Miss Sargent , Miss Colpotzer , Miss Oclaria Chnuuto , SlnphoiM unit Cirutiot , Tuesday afternoon the wedding ot Miss Belle S. Grallot and Mr. Guy N. Stephens took place ut the residence of the brlao , 510 South Twenty-second street , Kov , John Williams of St. Barnabas ofllciating. Miss Gratlot U the youngest daughter nt the late Mr , and Mrs. E. H. Gratlot of Plnttovillo , Wls. . and /ormorly of St. Louis , Mo. , and has resided In Omaha about four years. Mr. Stephens , an Omaha boy. son of Mr. O , F. Stephens , has boon connected with the World-Herald for the past seven ynars , having recently been promoted lo the posi tion of cashier. The wedding was n very quiet one , only tlio Immediate relatives and n few friends being present. The bride was becomingly attired in white silk and carried whlto roses. The rooms were iirnttily decorated , with chrysanthemums and ferns , xvhllo the | refreshments were most templing. Mr. nnd Mrs. Stephens left on the cvonln ? trnlrt for Chicago , Cleveland find Si. " to ho absent nhout ten dayi. Upon their re turn they will bo : it homo to their friends nt ho residence of Mr. nnd Mrs , O. F. Stephens , 01 Soutli Twenty-first avenue. _ _ _ UMM BBB B 'ulrlntln DuiiRliIrr * of Ainnrlc.i llnlcrtnln. Last Friday evening Myrtle hall wa\ the ceno otono of the ploasantcst social events rhlch has transpired during the past week , 'ho principal feature of the evening was the opular and fascinating game of progressive ilx'i ' five. Small Hags adorned many of tlio 'uests ' In honor of the occasion. Tlio Raines weio attended with much In- crest nnd Mrs. Scainmon , the president of ho sodetv , won the ladles * first prize ; Mr. 3. tl. D.m the Rontlonion'3 llrst prize , and .lr . , H. K. Lodger and Miss Nettle Cuylcr aptm'Ing the consolation prizes , Following the series of game * the remain- or of the evening was spent in dancing , and hose who "trip the light fantastic" were eon Indulging In tripping off sonic of the opular dances , and only when the wee sma' lours wcro struck did the gayety cease nnd ho assembly disperse. Great credit Is duo he entertainment ami reception committees or the excellent manner in which the ball vns conducted and for Its grand social sue- ess. > During the evening a sumptuous repast vas served. Among the guests were : Mr. and Mrs. V. T. White , Mr. and Mrs. .lohn Hoi- iml , Mr. and Mrs. .lames W. Uouk , Mrs. 'ishei' , 0. Koblnson , W. C. Bouk , K. Shoemaker. A. L. , ) acktran. C. L. Mather , M. Ochlltreo ; Messrs. Stokesberry , W. H. Teeter. Fulton , II. M. Carpenter , O. P. 'hompson , Frank 1' . Vincent , Ed Dobson. Yank Crawford , Van Alstine , C. Brink , ames N. Silver , A. T. Sicwart , F. 10. Vamierburg , C. II. D.ivln , A. II. Flint , A. W. nrrcrle < ; . P. C. HoughfD.V. . Combs. 13. M. singer , Miss II. Scaiiimon , Miss Freeman , Jdttli Lyman , Ada Scainmon , Mrs. Brink , 'lary .lackman. CimlH mill Luticlirmi. One of the functions of the past week was \ very pleasant progressive high llvo party ; lven by Mrs. Nellie Fisher , at her rcsl- icnce , IGOi : Howard street. Dainty refresh- nciit-5 wcro served , consisting of delicious akos , fruit and the usual delicacies served on such occasions. Mr. G. U. Lasbury won iho gentlemen's llrst prize , while Mrs. White vas _ awarded the ladies'llrst prize. Mrs. Tames W. Bonk received thn ladles' consola- lon gift and Mr. 1C. C. Foil captured the gentlemen's booby , which was a very ap- iropriate prize , bearing the words "Don't ; ivo up but catsup'1 ( catoh up ) , being a jottlo of choice catsup with an earnest desire that D.imo Fortune might smllo nwcotly on him and ho might bo more fortunate in the future. All the prizes wcro very unique and the entertainment was a grand success. Amonir those comprising the guests were loticed : Mr. and Mrs. White , Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Soarlcs. Mr. and Mrs. .lames W. Boulc , Mr. and Mrs. U. Schiorstcin , Mr. C. L. Wright. Mr. W. C. Uouk , Mr. 13. U. Fell. Mr. C . B. Lasbury , Mr. Craddock , Mr. S. H. LMrson , Mr. , T. W. Hobinson , Mrs. Davis , Miss McDonald. IMKs .MinMlo llurt When Miss Minnie Hart arrived at her lomo Tuesday evening she was pleasantly surprised In finding the house beautifully decorated with flowers and the rooms filled with guests , whom Miss Hill , Miss Hoyman and Miss Gardiner received in honor of Miss Hart's birthday. The young lady was the recipient ot many handsome presents , which of course surprised her. After o short hour spent In conversation a number of conun drums was given out to try the Ingenuity and guessing1 power of the gucats. After tlio guessing was over Miss Duncan , Mfcs Fclberand Miss Bailey served a delicious supper , followed by a number of games being played. Those present were : Misses Sadie Hill , Ada Hoyman , May Hill , Emma Duncan , Jeannette Gardiner , Lcona Felber , Gertie Kaiser , Minnie Percy , .Lizzie Djnny , Mary Bailey ; Messrs. Ambrose Ellington , George Elton , Howard Heymau , Frank .Nowcpmb , .loo Hynes , TJ. W. Lyons , FranK Harrison , Arthur Hathaway. S. Oceanooam , William Edghill. James Drummey , George Stafford and Wilber Lemon. Fortnightly Itv The Fortnightly Kensington club , as the assemblage of pretty girls who have been meeting around at friends' houses during the winter might , with entire propriety , bo named , was entertained Tuesday by Miss M. Woolwortb , and the day was ono to be remembered for its charm and its informal ity. Miss Bishop , Miss Clara Palmer and Miss Doano sang to the delight of every body. Card playing was also a feature of the day , and much harmless nmusc- mciu contributed to a delightful day. Among" the guests wcro : Miss Fisher of St. Joseph , Miss MacBuno of Fort Doago , Misses Cady , Colpotzer , Helen Millard , Sadie Hambloton , Jentio Yates , Mrs. Clem Chase , Mrs. Warren Rogers , Misses " Recce , Drake , McKenna , Dewey. Barnard , "Burns , Balch , Thedo Balch , Himebaugh , Emily Wakeley , Balcombo , Jones of St. Louis , Amy Barker. Alias I" < > ler' * KiiiiMnctoii. Saturday afternoon of last week Miss Claudine Wallace Foster of Walmot street gave a charming Kensington , which look on the nature of a confectionery party before the afternoon was over. The needlework was put aside , when the cuests were usheroa into tlio dining room , at each cover necessary utensils and articles belug placed for mixing candy. And what a Jolly time the guests had frothing eggs nnd moulding patties ! There were delicious re freshments , with music afterwards. The guests were : Misses II. Estella Brown , Myra McClcllan , Ruth Phllippl , Daisy Mabel Gray , Grace Leonard , Bessie Leavitt , Selma Eoonotor , Jeanette Gregg , Lois Gertruilo Morroll. Martha Stone , Blanche Josllyn , E , Belle Davis , Laura Meade , Edith Waterman , Hcleno Burnhnni , Lueilo Partner. Mary Fichot , Mabel Simp son , Daisy Hlggins. I'liiyail ifltrli Fivo. Misses Anna and Helen Getty entertained n number of their friends at a progressive high five party Tuesday evening. Cards were played until 10 o'clock , when the prizes were awarded , Miss Ada Gllmoro winning the ladies' prize , a box of confec tionery , and Mr. Frank Ferguson the gen tlemen's honor , a silver mutch safe. A delicious supper was served tit 11 o'clock , after whloh a musical program was rendered. Those present were : Mlssas Diisv Ills- gins , Ada GHinoro , Mabel Brown , Myrtle Norris , Emma Holt , Maude McGee , Guodlot , Gray , Mooller of Lincoln ; ' Air. ana Mrs. Burgess ; Messrs. Charlie' Higgms , Carl Hoffman , Percy Jensen , Gcorgo Hcston , Will Pixloy. A. Ariel * , Frank' Ferguson , McDonald , Hurnham , Woods of Lincoln. Tli.i Ill-nun Mlippur. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown , for Iholr daughter , Miss Margaret Brown , gave n beautifully appointed supper at Iholr residence denco , Twenty-second and Capitol avenue , Friday evening. The whole lower porlion of the residence was canvasod for dancing , which followed the supper , served at small tables , Among the dancers were : Misses Bessie and Jonllo Yales , Lemon , Johnson , Fisher , Clara Brown , McIColl , Amy Barker , Katli- oryn Barker , Dandy , Burns , Hughes , Bau- nicr , Jones , Hamblelon , Cook , Sauerwolu' , Colpetzer and Cady ; Messrs. Wilson , Bald rldgo , W.vmau , Crowder , Cookj Lyman , Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report ; ARSOJJUTELY PURE Moratrmn , I'Mmo BrOwn , Gnnnott , Falrlo.v of St. Josooh. The jolllcst sorMiila conundrum social was given Tuesday ovSffiip at the Calvary Bap- ifs church , TvR-nly-slxth nnd Sotfard streets , under thftiujsplccs of the Baptist young people. JTho program for the ivcning was onn of unusual Interest , consist- 'ng ot recitations , ittclainatlons , select read- ng , vocal solos , etc. Among these taking iart In the literati' exorcises were Miss Ora Shlnrock , Miss Maud Donohuo , Kov. Thomas Anderson and Mr. Van Curcn. The church was very comfortably filled nnd the oxorcisos.wcu'O conducted In a very credltablo iii.uiiieKj bilng very Instructive uid entcrtalninrJtaiog ( honor to these taking tart. vU At the conclusion of the literary cxcrcUo .hose present were treated to a very palata- jle meal , which was well served. The following unique ) bill of faro was ono of the principal fonturcs of the evening. .Menu. FOMDS. Women of ( Jrlt. Oiled HialT. l'ri"iprvod In I In ) A lie. I'nnily .Member. All Tilings to All M"iiVliit : Hotilo IVuplo .Don't Know. t At'l'F.TIKKtlS. TonrfiilHrei'tliiir. Klcvatcd Kollne. What flmllV Do with | , initlry. Wlmt Man kind lias HCHII DiiliiKHnico I-.MI Ale the Apple , rrlill of thu Vine. llnckllonoof HUtiiry. Musical Cat < o. Maid oruilo.iin , Tree rake. Somt'tlilns fn- caitlily. OnuKlmlof Nuts. lmlNK- < . .lava la Dilppp. Hoslnn's Ovortlirmv. Wise lloxcram1. i-iulim's Offering , Chip of UiuOId lllook. Mrs. I'.ildy'H l'nliui | ! I.MiirliiMMi , For Miss Van O.unn , n dauirhter of Ur. and Mrs. Van Camp , Mrs. .J. M. I'Mtly enter tained elaborately Thursday at I o'clock at the Mlllard.i The ordinary of the hotel was made very beautiful with p.ilms , roses and suillax.Vttlitlio invitations sent out went a request that each guest should wear In her hair something that jyouKi liullcato the hobby that she , rode and per cousequoneo someof the guests wcro qulto peculiarly ar rayed. When all were seated a vote wns taken as to which was the most ingenuous nnd Miss lialoh won the prize , having worn a tiny coal scuttle on her head. Miss Hlmo- b.iugh came in for the second pri/.o , wearing n watch which probably indicated that time was made for slaves. After luncheon , which was exquisitely served , the young ladles were ushered Into a room filled with the most weitd and un canny articles , whicli the guests were In vited to name. Miss D.uidy named the most articles correctly , Miss Cady receiving second prize and Miss Wakeley third. The .voung ladien who W re present : Misses Kmlly Wakeley , Mary Dandy. Mae Burns. Thcdo Balch , Edna Balch , ( ! race Htmobaugh , Margaret Brown , Margaret Cook , Miss Drake Miss MacBano , Laura A'un Kurau , Mrs. Thomas S'.vobo , Miss Barker. ' _ For nuctiC Charity. A number of the young men and women of society are busily engaged in rehearsing two dainty plays. "Xo Cure , No Pay" and "Chums , " lor the bcnclit of the Trinity In dustrial school , to be given the llrst week In January , at the residence of Mrs. Lyman Richardson. Hehearsals are being hold at Mrs. 13. P. Peck's residence , Eighteenth and Davenport streets. ' 'Chums" will be played by Miss Amiu Millard , Mr. Henry L.vnian , Mr. Arthur Wakeloy and Miss Bishop. ' 'No Cure , No Pay" has been cast with Miss Doane , Miss Bishop , Miss Thedo Balch , Miss Jentlb Yates , Miss Mary Dandy , Miss Burns and Mrs. Peck in the characters. _ A rioHiHttt Surprise. Mrs. M. A. Cooper was agreeably sur prised last WedndsilHy afternoon when a number of her frignas assembled at gtho residence of her daughter , Mrs ? James W. Bouk , US South Flf&outyii street , to help celebrate her C4th birthday anniversary. The afternoon was very pleasantly spent , Mrs. Cooper being the recipient of a , number of handsome gifts r.s mementos oj/tho occa sion , and many kind wishes for ' thohappy returns ot the day ore the guests took their departure. t There were present on this occasion : Mrs. W. lj. Holland , Mrs. George Bclnap , Mrs. Dr. Searles , Mrs. Parker and Miss Burnett , Mrs. S. I ) . Mercer's Luncheon. For Mrs. W. A. Carter and Miss Chase , Mrs. S. D. Mercer gave a lovely luncheon yesterday at 1 o'clock. The decorations were elaborate , . the guests being seated at two tables , which wcro dainty with flowers and cut glass. The pucsts were : Mrs. John Bourke , Mrs. Percy Ford , Mrs. J. H. Hingwalt , Misses Palmer , Amy Barker , Margaret Brown , Colpetxer , Burns. Helen Smith , Helen MU- lard , Katheryn Barker , Millard , Kimball , Dewey , Webster , Hughes , Jones , Chandler , i Dandy , Clara Brom and Bnlcombo. Mrs. George Worthlngton entertained heau tifully ac dinner Tuesday evening at Bishop- thorpe. The decorations were In white and green , white roses , surrounded by maiden hair ferns , gracing the center of the table , and the lamps being shaded by pale green silk. Those present wcro : Mr. mid Mrs. Milton , General and Mrs. George Dandy , Mr. anil Mrs. Henry Yatcs , Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kilpatrick , Mrs. Lucy Savage , Mr. John Worthlngton. On Thursday Mrs. Worthington - ton entertained at luncheon for Mrs. Milton. White chrysanthemums and ferns adorned the center of the table , and pink roses were laid at each place. Her guests wcro : Mrs. ftlilton , Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick , Mrs. John C. Cowin , Mrs. Uobert Umgxvalt , Mrs. O. M. Carter , Mrs. Joseph Carter , Mrs. Macnab , Mrs. C. W. Lyman , Mrs. H. H. Clarkson , Mrs. John K. Brooke , Mrs. Lewis S. Heed. Dr. Victor Hosowater has a review ot Baumnnn's ' Betterment" in the December number of the Political Science Quarterly. Christmas Suggestions Gold li at pins Gold eyeglasses Silver ( loss boxci Gold Htlck plim. JowelOu Golil sieve billions Silver toilet nrtlcl.iR Gold heart loeketH Gold opera plaiwH Silver coloiriip boltli'H ( iold cliatalalnes Gold opera elass holders SllierHoaplKixus Gold Klovo folltalrefi Gold neck chalim Silver Docket knlvcH Gold brooeheH Gold lockelb , junuloJ Silver warier buckles GeM padloek biaeelets Gold niicnn ( ilinliiH Silver hair plim Golil PUTSCH Gold uhalalalm ; watches Sliver boil lion boxen Gold ionriiultp cliahis Gold dlainonil rings Silver hat plim Golil manleuri1 arllelea Gold ruby HIIKH Silver needle C.IHOB Gold drens butloim Gold Hnpulilre rlnsH Silver boot hooks Gold diamond drops Gold dinuraUl rliiKH Silver brushes Gold ixlnholders Gold liiHuclH , Jeweled Silver aalve boxes RAYMOND , JEWELER , Corner llith aud Uouglaa blreuts , To the Married Ladies of You've been puzzling your heads until they fairly ache trying to think of what to give to "Dear Hubby" as a suitabh and sensible OliristtYias Gift ! Youve Thought of- "Slippers ? " "But you know he has about 5 pair ! " - "An Umbrella ? " "He's got the one you gave him last year ! " "New Necktie ? " "He prefers to buy them himself ! " "Smoking Jacket ? " "Can't get him to wear one ! " "Box of Cigars ? " "He always gives his Christmas cigars away ! " and so on until in despair you buy him something he does not want Us Offer.L . - Is there anything he woul ( appreciate more and be better satisfied with than A Stilish and Well-Fitting Suit of Clothes : > 111ei = or a Pair of Neat and Dressy Trousers ! i. o. He'll be agreeifely surprised at your good senss and he'll call you a "precious darling" and you'll stand a better show of gettini that "seal skijt he has promised you for so long. 'I ' A Special Holiday Offering Trousfers ! snS-JSF-a Suits ! Overcoats ! worth $8 , § 9 , S2O.OO worth f2830. S2X > OO-worth * a8 , Orders placed Monday Tuesday or Wednesday will be finished the following Saturday , p. S , We can take his measure from his old suit or trousers , and return them while he is at the office ! ff you live out of ioiuii 207 S. 15th St. , address our Mail-Or der Department * BETWEEN FAHNAM AND DOUGLAS. TAILOR