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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , DECEMBER 24. 18S3-S1XTEKN PAGES. AMONG IDE HOWLING SWELLS Mrs. L. J , Drake's Pretty Dancing Patty for Her Daughter , Miss Drake , " . ' WHAT THE WEEK HAS OFFERED TO SOCIETY ronctlon In Wlilrh the Swell S t lln : flff- Mr . Ktrn Mil- nr < ; < l Mont Promlnmtly * Inrd Limnetic * Her Punchier on the \Vnvn of .Social .Siiocfli. The week has been rich In dancing parties , receptions , high live seances nnd Kensing tons. Although the demands of the social season have been orcrous on the society set Ihcv have found time to keep up the grand round without much display of "that tired feeling " Tim present week also elves evi dence of affording society considerable pleasure , the Christmas musical of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hurt opening the week aus piciously. Wednesday will occur the mar- Jingo of Mls Johnson and Mr. Chart ton at Trinity cathedral , Miss Kounuo on the tnmu evening giving a swell germnn at "Korcst Hill. " Thursday will crown the events of the week , the visit of the Mo Glee and Banjo flubs , making a red letter occasion In the lives of the debutantes at least. _ . _ Minn iirnltii'n Doliiit. Miss Urako could not have had a more ntisplo'.ous entrance Into the world of society than was tendered her Wednesday nvcnlug V by her parents , Mr. and Mr. L. J. Drake , \ who gave ono of the most charming dancing parties of the season In her honor. Assocl- ' utcd with the fair dcbutanto In the enjoy ment of the pleasures of the occasion worn Miss MnoBano nnd Mr. Scth Drake. Mr. nnd Mrs. Drake , Miss Drake and Miss Macllano received the guests , who were in the most part members of the young society sot who have lllumlnatod tlio season by a series or Junctions that have not been equaled In tlio social llfo of the metropolis. Mrs. Drake is an Ideal nostnss and the house , whllo beautifully decorated , showed n discriminating taste that was the acme or perfection. The rooms were ornamented with palms , whllo the mantles and ilro places wcro banKed with roses and car- tuitions , whllo srallax served as n background to the beautiful coloring. The whole lower floor was canvassed for the dancers , the orchestra being stationed in n room off the hall. There was n delicious ! punch served throughout the evening , while elaborate refreshments nt midnight gave the dancers renewed life. A feature of the dancing party most re marked by the guests was the presence of sulllcient men to fill every dance program , nnH , , . , , nmtitnnnniH'n thfil'O was not U wall llowcr observed , the young people enjoying the evening without a single heartache. Mrs. Drake received In a beautiful gown of gray silk , trimmed with gray velvet and passementerie. Miss Drake , a very pretty and accom plished young woman , were pink silit trimmed with pink striped chiffon and car ried pink roses. Miss Macllano was costumed beautifully in white trimmed with dark velvet and lace mid were yellow roses. Miss Alice Drake , just homo from school , nndastilleinglyprotty girl , were blue sill : and blue chiffon with bands of blue ribbon as an effective ornamentation. Miss Colpeuor , light nnd dark blue silk. Miss Cady appeared in a graceful gown of palo , yellow silk , which bcc.uno her well. Miss Curtis were white brocaded silk with a rufuo of white chiffon around the top of the skirt , and a brocaded silk waist. Miss Amy Barker , n favorite In the social llfo of the metropolis , was gowned sweetly In palo lavender silk. Miss Margaret Cook were an effective though very simple gown of white dotted silk trimmed with blue ribbons. Miss Hughes were white brocaded silk with ruftlos of pink silk. Miss Maud Hecso looked particularly well trimmed with vel- In a white cloth costume Atiss Palmer , n simple gown of white silk. Miss 13arso of Kansas City , pink and white ilk. , , , Mrs. W. V. Morse were a lovely gown of gray brocaded silk. Miss Van Camp , a gentle costume of white cloth. The guests were : Miss Barso of Kansas City , Miss Hushes , Miss Barnard , Miss Curtis , Miss Colpctzcr , Miss Hoeso , Allbs Pimke of Lincoln , Miss Cady , Miss Pratt , Miss Moore , Miss Short. Miss Norton , Miss McKcll , Miss Cook , Miss Blessing , Miss Katharine Barker , Miss Palmer. Miss Ham ilton , Miss Belle Hamilton , Miss Alice Drake , Miss Alexander , Miss Uulli and Misses Van Cnrcof and AlaeBane of Fort Dodge ; Mr. and Mrs.V. . V. Morse , Mr. , and Mrs. Simlcr. Mr. nnd Mrs. Wheeler , Mr. Chatham Hedick , Mr. Clarke llcdick , Mr. Heath , Mr. Guiou , Mr. Wakcloy , Mr. llalph Richardson. Mr. Harry Mooros , Mr. MeKell , Mr. Charlie Marsh , Mr. Wheeler , Mr. Hicks , Mr , Cook. Mr. Will Clarke , Mr. AVhltbrcad. Mr. Allen , Mr. Wllkins , Mr. Cockrell. Mr. Heartly , Air. Christian , Mr. George , Mr. Kdward George , Mr. Jossolyn of Council Bluffs , Mr. Walter Smith , Mr. Baldrldgo , Mr. Palmer , Mr Howell , Mr. Short and Mr. Tyler of Davenport. Thn Ni'iilnr CIHKH HntiTtiilni. The High school was filled with a jolly crowd of people , Friday evening being the occasion of the seniors' first reception. Over fifty members of the class of "Jl and a largo number of their friends were present. Tlio guests wcro met nt the landing on the lecond floor by a reception committee consisting of Mm Ruth Phiiippl and Mr. Erwln D.i von port. The literary pro gram , given during the tlrst part of the DVonlng , was In the shape of u delightful farce by Grace Livingston Furnlss entitled. "Tulu. " Tula Seersucker became a charming American Ingcnuo In the hands of Miss Maud KImball. who lilted llio part perfectly , playing it with just the audacity that the author Intended. Miss Hullo Adlcr was just the person for the part of Polrolla , Tula's sister , slightly more dlcnltled withal , but still possessing an air of American free dom. Miss Kdltli Wutormnn , as the Duch ess of Toedmui ? ; formed n line contrast to the oil mugimto's daughter with her Knglish silliness and constant exclamation of "atrocious , " at the impudence of her lanato friends. And the male characters of the play were not far behind the othcrsox.for a more villainous personage than Mr Ross Tnwle as'Lord niazonborric , the spend thrift , son of the duchess , has seldom boon scon on the local amateur throntrtail stage. The part of Jack Ryder , nu ascending Ameri can , was acceptably Interpreted by Mr. Archie Pratt , as was also that of Dick Chot- wjti.a Jolly young photograph llend , taken by Mr. Philip Russol. Mr. Charles Dot- weller , al.hough Illlm ? a minor part as Rob inson , the butler , field up the honor'of the , ilouso of Tocdmag In u very faithful imiu- ner. Dancing followed the play , and refresh ments were served in the course of the ovou- Ing. A MlHileioo 1'iirtr , The Misses Savage entertained a number of .their friends at the residence of J. D. Courtney , 141T North Twenty-fifth street , South Omaha , Saturday evening of last week. The rooms were docoratou with evergreens - greens uud gay paper festoons branchoi from Christmas trees In the cnntor of the rooms. A line musical program of six numbers was rendered by the hostess , after which n luncheon wus served and presents dis tributed. Those In attendance were : Messrs."Tnl- mage of Omaha , Porrln of Clinton , la , , Gra- hum of Iiiulunavolla , Theodore Bennett ol Oiuuha , Gosnoy , Gates , Lou Ktter , A. Ben nett of Omaha , K. Kttcr , Mr. nr.d Mrs. Grif fith , Mr. nnd Mrs. Courtney , Misses Snnllof , r Lincoln. Ivan worthy. Uosnu.v , Harding. Kill- ott , Iluuhlis : of Omaha , Gosney of Union , NOD. . Lllllo Saavgo. Jessie Savage. Sir. mill Mr * , llukrr'4 llih Mvr. Friday evening Mr , und Mrv Benjamin S. Baker entertained a largo company of friends at high fly * Thirteen tables wore In use and every effort was made to render the occasion enjoyable. Mrs. Baker lus bo- uomo no favorably known us uu entertainer that an Invitation to her delightful homo U considered a passjwrt to u particularly geol time. It has generally been noticed , more over thM the gontfil United States attorney In n valuable necond lo his wife In these -friendly gatherings. The rooms wcro taste fully decorated , the refreshments wcro daintily served nnd nil through the evening Iho music Irom Sutorlus' Mandolin quartet kept the guests In excellent humor , Mrt. BMdrlge , Mrs , Onnicr , Mrs. Chtflln , Mr. Pinto and Mr. Purvis captured the pretty prizes. The Invited finest * Tvoros Mr. Mid Mrs. H. II. Halrldtro. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. M. Thurs- ton , Mr. and Mrs. II , F. Weaver , Mr. and Mrs. 13. A. Cobb , Mr , and Mrs. O. B. Boggs , Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Megoath , Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wollor , Judge Mid Mrs. E. S. Dundy , Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Alexander , Mr. nnd Mrs. John Francis , Mr. nnd Mrs. D. V. Sholes , Mr. nnd Mr . R M. Bartlett , Mr. nnd Mrs. Robert Purvis. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ransom , Mr. nnd Mrs. William H , Wymnn , , Mr. nnJ Mra. A. U. Wyman , Mr. nnd Mrs. Alonzo Thompson , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. L. Kennedy , Mr. nnd Mrs. L. D. Fowler , Mr. O. B , Coon , Mr. nnd Mrs. F. U Loomls , Judge and Mrs. Frank Irvine , Judge nnd Mrs. Maeombor , Mr. nnd Mrs. G. W. Wattles , Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Palmer , Mr. nnd Mrs. L. A. Garner , Mr. nnd Mrs , A. M. Pinto , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. E. Baum , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. L. Webster , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Offutt , Mr. nnd Mrs , A. W. Kinsman , Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Dundy , jr. , Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Goodrich , Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Claflln , Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gillosple , Mr , and Mrs. Chubbock , Mrs. U. H. Palmer , Mrs. li C. Freeman. Miss Mabel Pratt. Jlr . llnrlmch' * llirotitlon. The reception given last Monday nlternoon by Mrs. John A. Horbach marked the com mencement of the past week's festivities. ThoaiTalr occupied the hours botwcen'3 ' nmlfi. Mrs. Horbauh had ns assistants In receiving Mrs. Bourke , Mrs. Benjamin Smith , Mrs. Charles Shivorlek , Mrs. Victor Cnldwoll , Miss Gertrude Chambers , Miss Dewey and Miss Alice Chnso. The Sutorlous Mandolin club was hidden behind palms In the _ hall and furnished their best music iduring the nftcrnoon. The refreshment table was decorated with pink roses nnd lighted by candles shaded with pink. At one end Miss Chambers served the coffee , whllo nt the other Mrs. Victor Cnldwoll poured the tea. Among those present wcro : Mrs. Alvln Saunders , Mrs. Russell Harrison , Mrs. Kll- Patrick , Mrs , Yntes , Mrs. Warren Rogers , Mrs. Dccrlug , Mrs. James E. Boyd. Mrs. Shiverick , Mrs. Alda Bddy , Mrs , Lncoy , Mine. Powell , Mrs. Joseph Allllurd. Mrs. McKcnnn , Mrs. L. S. Reed , Mrs. William F. Council , Mrs. John L. Webster , Mrs. Cowin , Mrs. Worth Ington , Mrs. Ford , Mrs , Bennett , Mrs. John Barker , Mrs. Clement Chase , Mrs. Balcombe , Mrs. George W. Linineor , Mrs. Frank Haller , Mrs. Green , Mrs. Bradford , Mrs. Dan Wheeler , Mrs. James Ilyrcs , Mrs. Beall. Mrs.V. . V. Morse , Mrs. Hitchcock , Mrs. John MeShane , Mrs. Victor Caldwell , Mrs. Robert Umgwnlt , Mrs. Cecilia Collins , Miss Summers , Miss Vates , Aliss Lemon , Miss BCSSIO Yatcs , Miss Johnson , Miss Fisher , Miss Boyd. Allss Burns , Miss Jessie Mlllard , Miss Collins , Miss Hoyt of Utlca , N. Y. , Miss Redman , Miss McKcnna. Hop lit Iliu ( lurrlson. The bachelors of Fort Omaha cave n very entertaining hop nt the club house nt the post , which tlfoy prepared without the least assistance from their feminine friends nnd did it in tip-top shape , too , as the hall was , by their dextrous hands nnd varied Ideas , arranged in a most exquisite manner. The stngn was draped in Hags and bunting , lighted by gorgeous lamps and varicolored shades. The effect was delightful and re- Heeled real credit upon the painstaking hosts , Henry Hincs , Bookmiller , Prince , Marquart and Powell , assisted in receiving by Mrs. Abercromblo , Mrs. Waring and Mrs. Worth. Among those from the town nnd garrison were : General and Mrs. Brooke. Dr , and Mrs. Summers. Col onel Bates. General and Mrs. Dandy , Captain and Mrs. Sarson , Captain and Mrs. Turner , Captain Crowdor , Captain Day , Major nnd Mrs. Worth , Captain and Mrs. Waring , Major and Mrs. Humphrey , Captain Kinzlc , Lieutenant and Mrs. Aber cromblo , Lieutenant and Mrs. Pickering , Lieutenant nnd Mra. Wright , Captain and Mrs. Uhlio , Lieutenant and Airs. Penney , Lieutenant and Mrs. Chrissman , Captain and Mrs. Ajvrs , Mrs. B. Smith , Mrs. Porter , Dr. Summers , Lieutenant and Mrs. Wllkins , Major and Mrs. Cushlmr , Lieutenant and Mrs. Webster ; Misses Yates , Fisher , Lemon , Jentlo Yatcs , Unicom DO , Chambers , Recce , Thomas , Warden , Wakoloy , Klnzlo , Woolworth , Redman , Tlldon Cushing , Ham ilton , Dandy , McClelland , McKcnna , Van Camp ; Messrs. Hlnes. Powell , Bluer , Book- miller , Saunders , Hoth , Baldrldge , Guiou , Ross , Redlck , Wilson. U'lHhliiK 1'iirty. Wednesday evening of tlio week past , at the residence of Miss Helen Matilda Carl- sen of Twcnty-llfth avenue , was hold ono of the most unique cntert.ilnmcnts of the sea son. Miss Carlson proved herself a most charming hostess. Each guest was fur nished upon arrival with a Uozon wish bones daintily gilded and tied with tinted love ribbons , the wish bones ranging in size from that of the liny "wot my lips" ragtcl to the largo Canada goose. A merry oxc.hango of wishes followed and Miss Christine Larson , who is a very pretty and lovable girl , was the successful winner of the first prize , the prize being awarded to the ono retaining the largest number of the long cnas of the wish bones , Mr. Hermann Prcsscn carried oft the gentleman's prize , gaining the honor by winning only ono more wish than Mr. Oscar Swanscn. Tlio decorations wcro In keeping with the Cbnsimastido season , greens In profusion being artistically suspended In graceful designs , whllo white holly berries gave color and tone that was simply charming. Chinese llllles growing from exquisite jardinieres were placed about the room , their rare exotic blossoms and subtle porfutiio olieittiTg unlimited ad miration from all present. The refreshments wcro prepared nnd served under the immediate supervision of the charming hostess , and were both unique and happily original. Among those attending were the follow ing : Misses Ella Nelson , Annlo Swanson , Freda Johnson , D.inle Jensen and Messrs. Oscar Swansen , John Swanscn , Guslavus Carlson , Gustavus Anderson , Charles Lend. Iho I'.IkH ICnlortiln. : A very delightful social nnd high flvo party was given Thursday evening , Decem ber''I , by the Elks at'their club rooms. High flvo formed the principal diversion of the evening. Miss Emma Potter nnd Miss Hortor Taylor ofllcinting ns score markers. The llrst prizes were won by Mrs. Perkins and Mr. R. Smith , the second prize-going to Alrs. C.rorory , whllo'tho consolation awards worn carried oil by Miss Stella Bedford und Mr. Mulvihill. Among the guests wcro : Mr. nnd Mrs. George Shields. Mr. and Mrs. C.ulot Tuybr , Mr. nnd Mrs. W. W. MoBndo , Mr. nnd Mrs. Dr. R. S. Angllii , Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tay lor. Mr. ami Mrs. C. S. Potter , Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Cronly , Mr. nnd Mrs. Reynolds , Mr. and Mrs. T. S , Ballou. Mr. and Mrs , C. Franklin , Mr , and Mrs. D. J. Donuhuo , Mr. and Mrs. T Mnlvihlil , Mr. ami Mrs. F. Gregory , Air. nnd Mrs , S. S. Caldwell , Air. mm Mrs.V. . Abbott , Mr. und Mrs. I. W. Miner , Mr , und Mrs. D. E , Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. G. Sohrlvor , Air. and Mrs. Brarder- hurt ; , Air. und Mrs. Perkins , Mr. nnd Airs. Shropshire , Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bryson , Air. und Mr.s. J. S. Jones , M.1. and Mrs , A. Angler. Air. nnd Mrs , J. S. White. Air. nnd Mrs , W. S , Struwn , Mrs , G. S. AloMnnuus , Mcssts. C. H. Briggs , T. C. Brown villa. A. G. Benganen , R. Smith , G. Hulsij.ni. T. S. Flam-con , P. H. Philbln. W. C. Blshoi ) , J. W. Bedford ; AllssesClJU.IlaCaldwell , Jcs.ilu Hughes , Nora Bnggs. May Hackctt , Stella Bedford , B. touviit , Brandt , A. Ilitt. Mr. aul : 'Irs. O. U. Urairr Kntorliiln , Among the festivities of the pant week was a very enjoyable partv Riven at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. CragorJS18 Duoatur street , Tuobdoy evening , Thcru was no at tempt made ut any elaborate decorations , the simplicity nnd artistiu elTccts of the line palntingi which adorned the walls , wrought with the congenial countenances of the hostess , needed little to nrnku tbu room beautiful , yet dainty bows of ribbon worn fastened in conspicuous places , whllo the soft rays of light shed from the chandelier gnvo to the double parlors n very handsome appearance. The brlo-u-br.ic , which added much to the attractiveness of thn scone , dis played n taste fornrl seldom surpassed. The rooms wore redolent with the scout of choice tiowfim nnd house plants , which gave the place a very refreshinguppo.irranco. Merriment reigned supreme Iroui the as sembling of the hivppy Darty until n into hour. Social conversation , mingled with several games , aided In making up a most delightful evening Mlu Km ma Nelson won the Inurols on this occasion , scoring the greatest number of game * . A most superb luncheon was served by the hostess , who had loft nothing undents thnt would tend to further the enjoyment of the guests , nnd not until n late hour did the gathering dls- persenf tor expressing their thanks for an evening so pleasantly spent. Tlio Mlllnril Dnnclng Mrs. Ezra Mlllard , for her younsost daughter , Miss Helen Mlllard , gave a "lunch- Ing" party that was distinctly ono of the memorable events of n brilliant holiday sea son. The house is juit suited for a dancing party , opening beautifully ono room Into an other , whllo the pictures nnd bnc-n-brno show nn artistic temperament that Is very enjoyable oven to the surfeited society swell. From the ga fixtures bunches of holly were suspended , while evergreens artistically fes tooned gave n Christmas effect to- the res idence that captivated everybody. The mantles were gorgeous with palm ferns and potted plnnts. Receiving with Miss Helen Mlllard were Airs. Mlllard , Miss Millardnml Miss Anna Mlllard. The debutante. Miss Helen Allllard. was costumed beautifully In white figured sflk trimmed with ruffles , whllo an algnotto of feathers gave tone to n very effective ensemble. And she was completely weighted down with pink nnd whllo roses. Airs. Mlllard wore n lovely dowager costume tumo of gray nnd black. Miss Mlllard was In whlto rhlffon trimmed with whlto ribbon , wnllo Miss Carrlo Millard - lard was In pink. Miss Lemon were n pretty gown of white swlss with blue velvet bodice nnd whlto laco. laco.Miss Miss Johnson , yellow silk. Miss Sndlo llnmbloton was picturesque m pink organdie trimmed In pink ribbons. Aliss Jcntto Yntcs looked lovely In palo yellow silk and dnrk rod roses. Miss Pink Balch were blue silk , while her sister , Allss Thcdo Balch , was very beauti ful ! h pink silk nnd pink passementerie. Allss Kouutzo wore n quaint gown of white silk. silk.Allss Allss Palmer , n blue inullo accordeon pleated over blue silk. Allss Burns , n fetching costume of blue silk , trimmed with i velvet nnd effectively edged with fur. Miss Helen Smith , plain pink silk with pink ribb'ons. Aliss A iirgarct Brown was lovely in whlto silk ornamented with white silk inullo. Allss Brownlo Baum were n dainty dress of whllo with whlto nnd green llowers. Allss Huttto Cady , whlto silk. Aliss Alice Chase were a lavender silk trimmed with chiffon and caught up with violets. Among the guests -wero : Mr. and Airs. Thomas Kilpatrick , Air. and Airs. James Ayres. Air. and Airs. Robert Carr , Mr. and Airs. W. R. Alorrls , Air. and Airs. John Ring- wait , Air. and Airs. Will Popploton , Air. and Airs. Myron Learned , Allsscs Redman , Palmer , Barso , Yates , Bcsslo Yates. Jontlo Yatcs , Lemon , Fisher , Johnson , Kountzo , Hnmblcton , Decrlng , Colpotzer , Cady , Burns , Alargurot Brown , Alargurot AlcKell , Hlmo- baugh , Balch , Thcde Buleh , Chandler , Flor ence Kilpatrick , Chnunto , Ociavia , Chaunte , Clara Brown , Dewey , Weoster , Dandy , Alice Chaso. Alossrs. Baldridge , Gannett , Bert Watson of Chicago , Baxter , Clapp , Clifford , Smith , Joseph Garncau , Charles Wilson , Ralnh Richardson , George Palmer , Charles Chnunto , Joe Alorseman , Cook , G. M. Ilitch- eock , Kennedy , Talliaforro , Randall Brown- Harry Lymun , Dr. Gilford , Alossrs. Suun- dors , Ifinos , Charles Kountzo. Gulou , Jor dan , George , James How , Turner , VailL A ClirUtmiis Mil si rale. Air. and Airs. H. G. Burt , 202 South Thirty- ninth street , will celebrate Christmas by n musicalc , the program of which Is as follows : I'AIIT I. Trio ( for piano , violin and 'coloK.Mciiiolssoin ] ] ! Messrs. Qahtn , Albert and 1'oolirmner. llovcrlo Vlcux temps Mrs. Hans Albert. ( riourcc , n minor HachStSaens < Nocturne , G Hat i . Urussln I Allegro Moderate , from Sonata Grieg Mr. Joseph Gnhm. Komnnzo Schrclucr Mr. Giittnf l < "oclirlngor. Hulladonnd i'olonalso Vleu.xtomps Mr. Hans Albert. Kroutzor Sonata ( for piano and violin ) Dee t ho ven Messrs. Gahni nnd Albert. Valso , A Klnt Chopin Nocturne , I ) flat , Op. U7 , No. Z Chouln Polish Songs Chouln-hlszt Mr. Joseph Guhin. Oborun Fantasia Weber Goltormann Mr. Gustaf Foeliilnger. I Uomruico Svcndson I Spanish Dance Surasuto Mr. Hans Albert. Trio Beethoven Messrs. Gahni , Albert nnd Koehrlngcr. Mr < . Irvlno'h Kecoptlnii. Airs. Frank Irvine gave a reception Thurs day afternoon from 4 till C in honor of Mrs. AI. L. Irvine , who is visiting her. The dec orations were holly and evergreens and formed a pretty combinaimtion. Airs. Irvine wus assisted in receiving by Airs. John L. Webster , Aliss Burns and Aliss Copcland. Iho costumes were many and beautiful , tliosp worn by some of the ladles being something new in the way of reception gowns. These were invited : Mrs. J. N. H. PatricK , Airs. John Cowin , Airs. Charles Oftut , Airs. William Aloiklo , Airs. Joseph Lehmer , Airs. Ike Congdon , Airs. Frank Richardson. Airs. George Alar- pics , Airs. Gilbert Hitchcock , Airs. Heller , Airs. John R. Brooke , Airs. Talnrorro. ! Airs. J. C. McKoll.Alrs. Huwlcy , Airs. H. C-Smith. Airs. Lucien Sloven , Airs. Ed Baum , Airs. David Baum , Mrs. Clement Chuso , Aliss McCaguo , Aliss Curtis , Aliss Huwloy , Aliss Clara Huwlcy , Aliss AlcKell , Aliss Alex ander , Miss Pratt-Aliss Funko , Aliss Baum , Aliss Brownie Baum. Mrs. Ilrnry rulnii-rN Function , For Aliss Palmer and her guest , Allss Barso of Kansas City , Mrs. Henry Palmer onlcrlained delightfully Wednesday from S to 5. The house was exquisitely decorated , the mantels , sideboard and table being pro fusely ornamented with roses , lilies of the valley , ferns , etc. The table was dainty with its decoration or- pink ribbons , with Howcrs scattered botwcon the angles in an artistic manner. The door leading from the hall to the dining room was hung with a portiere of smllax ; whllo the stairway and balustrade were entwined with the pretty green ten drils. Airs. Palmer , Mrs. Holdrodgc , Miss Palmer and Aliss Burso received , assisted by Allsscs Alargarot Brown , Hattie Cady. Sinia Colpolzor , Jentlo Yiitos , Amy Barker , Louise Drake. Alls * AluoBano , Allss Burns nnd Aliss Hainbloton. The shortness of the hours brought all the mvllcd guesls logolher pleasantly und was pleasantly commented upon. Diuirii nt Krlllnc'a Hull. Ono of the most successful dancing parties of tha holiday season was that given by thu N O. B. S. club lust 1'Tlday ' nicht at Er- i in 'a hall on Sherman avenue. This club la. , now organization , composed of the young men of the North side. These present wcro : .Misses Holland , Peterson , Bean , Axford , Shields , Willis , Alacomber , WIlcox. Campion , Gilmore , Hall , Cowles , ShooU of Minneapolis. Hnmllii , lias- sett , Byrne , St. Goyor , Dunham , Ale- Lain , Luluy , King and Bowman ; Alessrs. CoUctt , Andrews , Short , Thorn- sett , Claud Stouknam , Charles Stock- hum , Willis , Al Uarstow , Tom Bui- slow , H.ilsteail , Huuilin. Robinson , Ale- Donuld. Biirdick. Van Court , Bowman , Loo- dor , .Schneider , Perkins , Berlin , Bailey , Pol- tor , Giucomlnl , Squires , Corby and Angell ( iinU Oiirn Mnrr. The Kountzo PJaco H. T. c.lub mot at the residence pf Air. and Airs. K. Lowls , Kountzo Plueo , Thursday evening , The avonlng was spout playing high live , nflor which elegant refreshments wcro Hcrvnd , The first prizes were taken by Airs , C. ( ! , dinno nnd Judge Bradley. The consolation medals were car ried off by Mis , Drla'oati nua Air. Fred W. - . Those present wcro : Rev , Airs. J , P. D. LIwvd. Judge mill Mrs. Bradley. Air. nnd Mr * ' , Briab.ui , Mr. und Airs. A. C. Powell. Mr. and AIw. FroJ'W. Race. Mr. and Mrs. E. Van Court , Mr. and Airs. C , C. Chase , Air. uud Mrs. GV. . Holbrook , Dr. und Airs. E. M. Park , Mr , Spencer Otis. I'liiyml Ill'ill I'lvp. A number of young ludlcs and gentlemen of North Omaha enjoyed a very pleasant evening at tlio resilience of Air. L. D. Fowler ler , 1813 Win street , Wednesday evening , the occasion being Iho third meeting of the U. O. A I'.alJCurth Rile high flvo Hub. Card * wM-oplnyod mini 103) . nft r which very dnlqty rofreshtrti'ntu ser-e < t Tlioso present wen * ' Allssi-s lAjwlrr , Van Court , Hall , M. LeMtnrr , R Lohmor. Hos- totter , Lmminger , Jones , Kelly , Klnslcr , Althau * , Brighton 6f Chicago , Stafford of Nebraska City ; Alc srs. Cooley , Colt , Has- Veil , Bauman , Jonds ; " 'Schneider , Dickey , Boudlnot , Walker , TotnWoton , Stickler. The prizes were won by Miss Althaus nnd Mr. " Ht tire Drllonr. Friday evening Mr1 , nnd Mrs. J. J. Gibson pave n novel danclng''party ' nt the Hotel Dollono , which wii ! the delight of these who wore fortunate tnongh to bo there. The dancing program ) consisting of four teen numbers , gave great pleasure to the guests , The guests were : Alessrs nnd Alesdames George Fisher , Blfdsall AIcAlllstor. E. , V. Lowls , George W. Shields , Harry Lowrie , Herbert Portorflcld , George A. Brown , E. D. Van Court , C. J. Frlco , 11. B. Hop kins , C. F. Woller , J. W. Allnor- James A. Casey , C. H. Rood ; Allsscs Corby , Turner , Cnldwoll , Bates , Bowie , Jessie Bowie. Fowler , Van Court , O'Hnnlon , Woller : Alessrs. Pope , Green , Lambert , Bowie , Wel'or ' , Davenport , Bates , Hayward. Mr. ninl .Mrs. Uotvlo * SurprUnil. In honor of the nineteenth anniversary of their marriage Mr. nnd Mrs. John Cowlos were made the recipients of n pretty sur prise Tuesday evening nt their residence , 2.YM Charles street , nrranccd by Mr. nnd Airs. George Kapplcy nnd Air. and Mrs. O. P. Black. The surprise was complete nnd a very pleasant evening was spent In card-playing nnd dancing , A syppor was served nt 12 , partaken of by the following : Mr. and Airs. O. P. Blacit , Air , and Airs. George Rapploy ; Allsscs Jcniiio Hade , Lulu Starks , Selltna Dalslrom , Alimilo Milieu , Barbara Smith , Victoria Smith , Alablo Crampton , Lllllo Stockman ; Alossrs. George Stnrks , Joseph Doylcs , G. A. Keck , Robert Dalstrom , C. Willis , Ed Alaruoll. DitlitC * In Siiclnl Clroli-o. John W. Paul Is In Chicago on business. Air. Charles Barton is expected homo today from Texas. Ed and Dwlght Swobo are homo for the Christinas holidays. Air. 'and Airs. Guv C. Barton returned last Sunday from Now York. Airs. Slay back of St. Paul Is visiting her sister , Airs. Schwan , at the Paxton. Miss Alano Downr has gene to London , Out. , to spend the Christmas holidays. Allss SHlowny arrived Tuesday to bo the guest of Air.- and Mrs. Harry AlcCormlck. Allss Alagglo Kane of Chicago Is visiting her cousin , Airs. J. AI. Dowllng of this city. Allss Weiss of Topeka , the guest of Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Alooro , left for homo yester day. day.Aliss Aliss Jennie Hade loft Wednesday for her home In Illinois to spend Christmas with her parcnls. Airs. C. E. Squires has returned from Cleveland , accompanied by Allss Louise Squires. Aliss Alarkham of St. Louis arrived Thursday to bo the guest of Airs. Alyrou Learned. . Mrs. C. B. Havens has been visiting the past week In Genoa , Nob. , the guest of Airs. H. Riloy. Air. Allan Alarsh returned from Williams college yesterday to spend the Christmas holidays. Airs. Alyron Loslio' Learned received Fri day from 3 to 0 in hohb'r of her guest Aliss Murkhain. ' t Colonel and Airs. Vroora , who wore mar ried nt Fort Lea ven worth , on the 15 Ut , are at the Paxton. . Airs. Car'.ar of FortiBridger , who has been the guest of Airs. Warren Chase , roturncd homo Sunday. , Air. Plerro Gurneau left Saturday for St. Louis , where ho Is spending the holidays with his family. A cablegram recoiled Friday announced the safe arrival of , Mr. and Airs. Victor White at Liverpool. , Miss Jessie Dickinson , daughter of Air. Edward Dickinson , returned yesterday from her school at Ogontz , ' Pa. Colonel John C. Butcs entertained last Saturday evening at Fort Omaha , in honor of Alajor and Airs. Schwan. Allss Grace Allen and Aliss Alabel Taylor returned Friday from Lasell seminary , to spend the holidays at home. MisCarnahan from Fort Wayne , Ind , , Is expected in Omaha about the 27th , to be the guest of Airs.Varrcn Rogers. Air. and Airs. Ossjood T. Eastman arrived from Chicago this morning to spend Christ- mus witli Air. and Airs. Samuel Burns. Airs. Al. A. Xanner and son , Frank , from Faribault , Alinn. , are the guests of Air. and Airs. J. J. Stubbs , at 1M07 Capitol avenue. Airs. James Bishop , sister of Airs. W. F. Allen , and Airs. Wardoll of San FruneUoo , are expected hero this week to bo the guests of Airs. Allon. Misses Junith and Alary Underwood and Miss Webster of Lincoln will spend a few days this week with Miss , Ura Kelly , 2222 Howard street. Airs. Berry , who has been visiting her daughter , Airs. E. C. Ker , for the past two weeks , returned to her homo in Chicago Wednesday last. Airs. C. B. Davidson of St. Louis is at Fort Omaha , where she will spend the winter with her daughter , the wife of Captain Webster , U. S. A. The engagement is announced of Allss Alattlo Belle , daughter of Air. and Airs. Alexander Polaek , to Air. Frank Douglas Rubol of Chicago. Airs. Cecilia A. Collins and Aliss Collins have taken possession of their former resi dence , Capitol avenue and Nineteenth street , and are at homo Thursdays. W. B. Smith nnd Lawrence Ilnydon of Chicago will spend the holiday season in Omaha. They will bo guests of Mr. Joseph Huyden , 2210 Douglas street. Allss Gcrtrudo Branch returned Wednes day from Hlllsdalo college , Alichigun , whore she is taking a course in music. She will remain until after Now Year's. Fred Picitens of Omaha , who has been con- lined In St. Murk's hospital. In Salt Luke Citv , for the past four weeks with typhoid fever , is now slowly recovering. Allss Halcn Hoagland , who is spending the year nt Miss Graham's Now York school , will bo in Omaha for Christmas , bringing with her a cousin from Massachusetts. Air. and Airs. T. Wollstoln nnd daughters of Chicago , enrouto to the Midwinter fair , arc spend iig a few days In Omuhu , visiting the family of Air , E. Sellgsohn of South Twonty-secDnd street. Airs. A. D. Alorso , who has boon In China for several months , arrived nt Vancouver on the 20th by steamer Empress of India. She will visit friends in Seattle , Wash , , for u few days before coming to Omaha. Airs , Charles F. Draihl bus kindly con sented to assist the chpir at the First Bap tist church In thu rendering of its Christ mas music this morning. She will also sing us a solo Oaitaldon's i'Chrlstmas Song. " Alias Susan Mllwurd of Lexington , K.v. , Is the guest of the Alis.scs ( Baum. Allss Mil- ward accompanied Aliss 'Sadlo ' Baum from their school , Hollldaysb'uvg som'nurv ' , and they will return there after the holidays , ' Donnell Fisher of 'Chicago will bo the guest of Mr. and Airs : JJ' > anols this week. Air. Fisher JsonoofvUielHwellsof Chicago , for whom Mrs , Francis will give ono or two small functlous during his slay lu Omaha. Air. Kitchen hue kindly donated the use of the cafe al the PuxUyj.fqn. an entertainment on Thursday evening.January , , lor tlio boncilt of the Trinity , rudustml school. Two plays will bo glveji , , with Airs. C. P. Pi-cU i\ml Mrs. Matboson r.nd Mlssr Imhop , Drnno , Jrtto Yntcs , DandJlurn > . Ilnlcii , and Alfssrs. Wnkolcy , Wilson and Harry liyninn In the r.ists. A most luttlial luvlln tton Iscxtctulel to all. The Woman's club will moot socially nt the Cominorclnl dun roo'iis , Sixteenth nnd Farnani streets , Now Year's afternoon , from 8 to f > . Members nro requested to bring their husbands or gentlemen friends. Air , Augustus Kountzo nrnvcd yesterday from Now York to snetid the holidays with tils family. Ho was accompanied by two guests. Mr. Robert Carnaiian ami Mr. Xlnln- gcr. The Messrs , Uereer will also bo guests at Forest Hill for the holidays , Airs. S. A , AlcWhortor received the sad news of the sudden doatn of her mother , Mrs. K. S. Mllllkln , nt Dcratur , III. , Tues day , who had been 111 with la qrlppo for several weeks. Airs. AlcWhortcrwasunablo to accompany Mr. AloWhortcr , who started nt once forDocntur. Airs. John C. Cowin entertained nt dinner Monday evening. Her table was bright with silver nnd glass , and gorccous American beauties nodded from their vases. The guests wcro : General and Airs. Hrooko. Air. and Airs. Lynuin , Air. and Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick , Air , and Mrs. Ouy C. Barton. In honor of Allss Fisher , the guest at "Hillside. " Airs. Thomas Klluatrlck enter- t < uned nt luncheon Tuesday noon. The table was as dainty ns could bo and decor ated In pink roses. The young girls present were : Allsscs Fisher. Lemon , Johnson , Jon tlo Yatea , Dandy , Alice Chasn , llamblotnn , Alargarot Ilrown , Webster , Florence Kll- Patrick. Allss Cora Knnpp was agreeably surprised last Wednesday evening by a number of her friends. The evening WHS passed with panics nnd music. These present were : Misses I'ultcn , Sharp , Ivlns , I jailor ty , Sotilo , Rey nolds , Coppotik , Thomas , Couvcry , Potter , Reynolds , and Alessrs , StlllUMn , Kiupp , Ilradlcy , Patten , Reynolds , Ilatiscn , Slinno , Con very , Sceifkln , Reynolds. Cards of Invitation have been Issued by Air. nnd Airs. J. A. Kllno of Throe Rivers , Alien. , to the marrlago of iheir daughter , Allss Katharine Kllno to Air , Ijanilroth P. Sine , Wednesday evening , January U. Mr , and Mrs. Sine will bo at homo after January 20 , 511) ) South Twenty-sixth street , Omaha , Nob. Air. Sino is connected with the Car penter Paper company of this city. Wednesday evening nt U o'clock the mar rlago of Aliss Jennie Lafferty and Mr. Robert Reynolds was celebrated at the residence of Air. J , Hunter , 'WlONorlh Thirty-Ural street , Rev : J. G. Powell of the Hillside Congrega tional church ofllclatlng. After the ceremony Iho happy couple adjourned lo 8027 Franklin slrcot , where a reception was held from 7 to I ) o'clock. After January 15 Air. and Airs. Reynolds will bo at homo nt 2U27 Franklin strcot , Last Tuesday evening Airs. Clayton \Vcl- don ffave a charming rccuption at her homo , Koiinlzo place , for her Ruest , Aliss Ada Hen- well of Indianapolis. Assisting the hostess in receiving were Allssos Alargarot , Riley and May Deo. The evening was spent in music and dancing , the parlors , vestibule and dinIng - Ing room being caiivnseil. while dainty re freshments were dispensed on the stair landIng - Ing by Aliss Canan. About eighty guests wcro In attendance' AIi-s. John C. Jones entertained very In- fornmllv nnil vnrv nnlnvMtlv MnnHnv nftnp. noon. A number of girls were usucd to spend the afternoon and wear or do some thing to represent the title ot a well known novel. Allss Dandy gave correct answers to the greatest number of hidden tlilcs and was awarded n dainty blolter book as n prize. The girls present were Alias Emily Wakcloy , Allss Alollora Woolworth , Allss Baum , Allss Brownlo Baum , Aliss Barso , Alfes Dandy. Aliss Webster. Allss Cady , Miss Alabel Balcombo. Allss Palmer , Allss Funko of Lincoln. Among the very pleasant social events of the week was a progressive hitrh flvo party given by Air. nnd Airs. H. C. Wertz at their residence , 1014 Burdotto street. Cards were played until 11 o'clock , when n most do- llcious luncheon was served. These com prising the guests were Air. nnd Airs. Bab- cock. South Omaha ; Air. and Airs. AlcDon- ald. Air. and Airs. Luten , Airs. Crouch , Airs. Pottls , Mrs. Giffey , Allss Cumming and Aliss Reynolds , Air. L. Giffoy , Air. B. Wortz of Marvvlllo , AIo. , Air. W. Kamsor , AI. E. Gib son , L. Littlotlold , J. F. Scobeo , Air. Tucker , Air. Styor nnd AIr..J. A. Wortz. That there arc people In Omaha who nro ambitious for recognition in the theatrical world Is evident from the announcement that there is to bo produced in the near fu ture a now farce comedy , entitled ' 'A False Face , " by Charles Al. Breckcnridgo of Omaha. Air. Urockenridgo's friends have long since recognized the fact that no has ability In this dlrciition nnd nro confident that his play will prove an entire success. A capable company has been engaged and the Initial performance will occur in the near future. The Seventh Ward orchestra , ono of the best known musical organiza tions in the city , will appear in conjunction with the company , which Is n guarantee that the musical program will bo of a high order. Airs. F. Al. Ford gave a delightful Informal reception to members of her department of tno Omaha Woman's club Alonday afternoon , at her homo , 1SJO South Twenty-fifth street. Airs. Nicholas gave a talk on Hull house , which she has recently visited , and answered many questions in relation to the management of this modern haven of happi ness for working women. Airs. Ford read an extract from Charles Kingsloy's poem ou Christmas , after which tea , cotteo and waters were served and Social Science dis cussed in the most sociable manner Imagina ble. The fifty or more women enjoyed the afternoon and lingered until long after 5 o'clock , gottlnc boiler acquainted than would over have been possible lu u formal meeting at the club rooms. Dr. Gunsalus , the renowned pastor ot the Plymouth Congregational church , Chicago , who will bo Dr. and Airs. J. T. Duryoa's guest this week , has volunteered to fjivo a lecture ou "Savonarola" nt the First Con gregational church Tuesday evening , the proceeds to bo devoted to the charity fund. Dr. Gunsalus Is not on the lectuio platform , but taking , us ho docs , an cnthuslaslic inter est In charity work , offered his services to Airs. Duryea , which wcro accepted. Airs. Duryca in turn deciding lhat the pro ceed s should bo turned over to the charity committee of the Ladles society. The lecturer needs no introduction to Omaha people. Ho stands at the head of Congre gational ministers ' .n the wnst , hla. litorury work having brought him .a most enviable reputation In'Kuropo as well as America "Savonarola" Is ono of his favorite themes , in fact the preparation of the lec ture was n labor of love with him , und It abounds In beautiful Imagery , high thoughts. Omaha Is to bo considered fortunate in being able to hoar this eminent divine. FIRED AT A THIEF. An Ofllcor lie-covers ft to I on 1'rojirrty , but Fall * to ( iiit Ills Mini. About fi o'clock yesterday morning Ofllcor Alauor wus standing at the corner of Six teenth and Furnum streets when ho saw a man cross Farnnm , nt Seventeenth strcot , carrying ailarno bundle on his back. The ofllcor skipped through the alloy north of the Now lark Life building and tried to heud his mnn oft . Ho caught up'with his man m the alloy north of Douglas street ana ordorod-hlm to halt , The thief , seeing ho was closely pressed , dropped ills bundles and Hod down the alloy toward Sixteenth street. The police ofllcor gavq chase , but soon found lhat ho was belnir distanced. Ho then drew his revolver ana flrea two shots ut the thief , but failed to stop him. Thn thief's booty consisted of a big roll of Brussels carpel and n sack full of clothing and underwear. Pills that euro sick headache : DoWltt's Little Early Risers. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U , S. Gov't Report. ONLY AJJ The fire burned by tits nnd stArls in Iho elf fashioned grato. Now nnd then sodden clouds of sitioko relict ! up thn chimney , ns the wind blustered , fretted nnd fumed with out , whllo the snow boat ngalnst the win dow panes Itko light hall. There wcro wraiths of ChrlUm.tses past In the dark vapors that rose chimney ward , twilling anJ eddying In long spirals up the dark D.issAgo. Suddenly the ( lame Dickered bluely athwart the smoke , caught nt n tiny twig on the green hickory wood , rolled 'round the stick nnd lit up the whole body of smoke and blitzed out cheerfully and bright nnd then sank Into darkness. Christmas eve 1 a night of reflection nnd retrospection for the man of flvo and thirty who sat silently by the .lying oiubm-s watch ing tne whllo nshes gutticrlnc fast over the bed of lire. There wcro pictures In the coals ns they faintly glowed , warmed occa sionally Into thu semblance of life as the wind scurried down u | > on them. A student Ininu burned dimly on the table , pulled up near the lire , whllo the books and papers which littered It sncmed to absorb the heaviness of the atmosphere 'round about. The wind continued to play fantas tic obligates to the solos of the siunv sprites ns they sing from out the Nowhere into the Now. The cold grows moro apparent to the silent watcher by the lire nnd a chill passes over him u.i a tiny llamo dnrtt through thu ashes , catching nt n remaining twin , lighting up the surrouttuliiRs near by , and then flickers , wavers ami gors out. Prontls Mulfonl pulls his well-worn dress ing gown closer about him , rises and turns up thu lamp. Hcluites up thu poKer mid begins - gins lo stir the smoldering embers with nervous energy. The fire , roused from its lethargy , begins to roar up the chimney , and the smoke Is dissipated in the blare that shines out beamingly utiou the rather coin- monphica furnishings of the room. The warmth somewhat restored , Mulford takes up bis case , preparatory to lighting ono of the cigarettes , when his o.\o fulU upon n lonely clrgarette lying near a page of manuscript , directly under Iho lamp. The clgnrolto was old and dry. So long hail it been in existence that the rlco paper about the rolLof tobuoco was worn out nnd stained with Its''bontouts. A tiny strand of blue ribbon encircled It. The ribbon was tied In a true lover's knot. Tumi hul ; made Itself manifest on the ribbon , for It was faded. There wcro memories of the most poignant kind written nil ever the bit of paper tuut its knot of blue , memories mayhap that would have long since been forgotten If they could. In that solitary cigarette , lying npart from Its newer and brighter companions that seem ingly grow whiter In the mellow plow of the lamp light , a history was enfolded , the hap piest , suiklest period in Prontls Mulford's life. life.Ho Ho took up the senseless bit of paper , nnd the knot of blue , grown weary of holding in the tobacco , possibly , fell over his ilngcr , which brings Mulford with a round turn out of his rovory. Ho tenderly removes the rib bon from his hand and places both cigarette and ribbon on the top page of the manu script , A cheery stop Is hoard without , the crunch ing of the snow giving forth a sharp , metal lic sound , whllo n loud knock nt the case ment sends the echoes Hying through .the room. Mulford pulls himself logclher and , walkIng - Ing ever lo Iho door , throws it open. "The compliments of the season to you and the merriest Chrismas in all your life , " sang out a hearty voice from the darkness and Alulford Invites his visitor within. "Why. my boy , t am delighted to sou you , " said Alulforl as ho grasps tlio hand of Jack Byron , a dunpor young fellow of two and twenty , who Is in his war paint , so to spouk , in his dress suit , wearing a stylish Inverness with a jaunty dobonnair manner that marks the society swell In every curve and contour. "You must congratulate me , " said Byron , Dorothy has Jusl consented to bo my wife and the wedding is set for the llrst Wednes day after Lent. Como , old fellow , lot's drinlc n bumper to the happiest Christmas of my life. " No morn room for Intrepid forays of the imagination with this llesh and blood young gallant In the room , no moro dreaming , thinks Alnlford to himself as ho "walks over lo his rather meuger sideboard and takes down a bottle ot good Scotch whisky. Ho hangs a small kettle on Iho hob over Iho Ilro nnd as the water commences to sing lullabies to the ilatncs he gets the bowl of sugar , a lemon and prepares to give his cheery young friend a real Christmas greeting over a glass of hot Scotch. Byron having tossed his top coat over the lounge in the corner , pulls up the big old fashioned chair nearer tlio Ilro and turns the tublo to got u cigarette , when his eye falls upon the old'ciguretlo and the knol of rib bon lying on the written page. "Hello ! " said Byron in his Impulsive fashion , "what new fad have you taken up now , AlulfordJ Surely not collecting old cigarettes ! " The tone of the young worldling rouses the older man nnd after mixing tlio bum pers of "Christmas cheer , " takes n seat near his friend at the end of the table. "No , not a fud , " said Alulford , "but I seem to bo making n collection of memories , on this night of all nights , hardly consonant with the spirit of good cheer that animates everybody nt Christmas time. Shall 1 lell you the history of that clgarottot" "Certainly , " responds Byron ns ho takes up a cigarette , lights It nnd then lounges back In the depths of the chair. "But no ghost stories. 1 am entirely too happy for any tales of apparitions or hobgoblins. " Alulford moves his chair to one sido-of the hearth. Ho kicks the front stick winch sends the sparks Hying in nil directions nnd then having sallstied himself lhat tno lire would burn for souio little time , turns bacic the pases of llio bygone and begins to swoop away the cobwebs of the past. "With that faded cigarette , " said Alul ford as ho gazed upward toward the celling , "is associated the happiest period of my life , my ilrst and only love affair. "Twelve years ago ! It seems like as many centuries , so slowly does time go , singe Nelllo hung that bit of ribbon around the bution ot my CDat. I see her now , wllh her great bluo' eyes , her ivonllh of light brown hair , her poachllko complexion and her neat fitting and becoming gown of white crepe , Just as she appeared whou the cigar- rctto was given lo mo , Wo wcro At i onm-lng party toppthof Tlrml of wnltilnl tvo went up stairs , I into the nmoklng room , but. there were only cigar * thcro nnd I dlJn'l cnro much for cigar * then , ns I don t now. I hero was no ono else in the rooms , nil th guests beine below stairs , nnd I nsked Nollli to rome In nnd have n chixt. I told her tin only thing necessary for my tmppinrss was n clearctto. She salil 1 should bo happy nnd forthwith hastened to her brother's over coat and lllched three cigarettes from ono ot his pockots. Ismokodtwoof them and whllo M engaged she took n piece of blue ribbon that was fastened about lior wrist and tlctl Unround the cigarette , suspending the knot of ribbon from riiv coat , "I was young then , Just out of college , nnd the world seemed full of happiness. Only a short time before I had discovered that this beautiful young girl cared for me. As she tied ( ho knot of biuo on the button of my coat she said something nbaut not smoking It until and I finished the sentence by say ing , 'until M nro married. ' 1 can see her blush now. Refreshments were announced and reluctantly wo wont down stairs. " 1 put the olg.irptlo away. "Journalism was my chosen profession , 1 so wrote it when the class historian nsked for my profession , with other of my Individ ual characteristics In coiwwtion with hi * class history. I oxpeetPd to bo an editor of some great MM growing dally paper within a your nt most. In the nientiiimo 1 had secured the position of city editor of the only dully paper in the place lu which 1 had been horn and broil. 1 was poor. " / ) ' young ilream wont on. Suddenly Nelllo was enveloped In sorrow ; her brother was taken sU-k niul lled and her father fol lowed soon after , the Inttcr's death being very sudden. Our engagement was not known , so ll.rvas tipomml best for mo not to osrart Nellie at cither of the funerals , altliouk'h I had i-hargo of eai-h of thuiu. Nel lie's mother made the division and thcro was no oilier recourse than to respect her wUhes. The ostnto was badly Involved and Nelllo and her mother found themselves with no property when they each supposed that Iho esinto would enable them to live in the style they had boon accustomed to. t'mler thi'so elreuwstniH-es a visit to n rich relative In the east was decided on. "It was plain tome lhat Nellie's mother was averse to mo as a son-in-law , biv.imo 1 was poor. She was old In the world's ways and know how much misery is caused by poverty and was therefore delormlned that Nellie should marry a rich husband. Ana she succeeded. For something was said In ono of Nellie's letters to mo at which 1 took offense nnd the engagement , as a result of the qnnrrol , was broken off. Nelllo nmrnod a rich mnn , I have never scon her since her marriage. As for the eignreito 1 suppose 11 must have got down In the folds of my old Iruint , which I had occasion to go to today to ? ol out a story 1 had written some time ago for tlio Century. "It was twelve years ago this Christmas eve , that Nulllo and I eamo to understand each other's heart , when I asked her to bo my wifo. 1 was -Just thinking before you ennio in , Hyron , what right I had to keep a souvenir of the past hi which the wife of an other man plays such an impoi'lant part " Ho took the well worn bit of paper nnd striking u nmleh lighted thb cigarette. "A truce lo the past , " said Byron , "lots have another Scotch. Now n tonst , bore's to brlghtt-r days , moro congenial friends , a larger measure of charity and u peaceful exit from llfo's singe when the ilnal net is over. Hello ! what's this ? " taking up the manuscript that lay under the lump. "God bless mo if It's ' not u poem and dedicated ta Nelllo. " And then ho read , ns thu Christ mas day dawned , his friend's trlbuto to a love that wus dead. "When the wild birds southward fly And the gray climns 11)1 ) the sky , And the red leaves scattered lie , In the dust. Wlicn tlio purling brooks grow still And the wild Mowers li'iivo the lilll And tlio wind swoops biculc nU chill , \YlthuucliKUSt. When the moon grows wnnly bright And the frost lies cold and white , And tlio mist wraps all the night In uliazo. Then 7o miss the scenes of yore , Hut wo droiim thnin o'er und o'er Till our fancy brings once moro Summer duys. " E. C. SXTDEIU Tlicy llcjoico Grcxtly tit tlio Mlccllnii of Cntliiillc ; Slnj'orof ClilciiKO. AloxTiirJAi. , Due. 211. The French-Canadian Catholic press of Montreal and Quebec Is very enthusiastic over the election of John Hopkins , the Catholic mayor of Chicago , Prominent French-Canadians in Chic g6 wired Senator Tasse lhat 0,000 French- Canadians voted for him. The La Minorvo adds that the election of a Catholic m Chicago cage Is a great ovcnt. "Tho position of mayor of Chicago , " It says , "is equivalent to thai of many leaders of states , seeing that the city expends $33- 000,000 annually , as much of the whole of Canada. Though the late Air. Harrison did much to give the Catholics their shnro of patronage , much remains to bo done. It would bo a mistake to believe the United States is a tolerant country enough for Cath olics. They merely have the crumbs of piitronago. This Is qullo evident when wo remember the 10,000,000 of Catholics In the United States have not n single representa tive in the Cleveland cabinet , though it owes its existence to them. We lire far from being of the opinion of his lordship , Mgr. Ireland , when ho lauds the United States as being the no plus ultia of tolerance and Christian civilization. But every time our neighbors will break down llio barriers of prejudice and imllalo Iho example of llio Catholics of Maryland , wo will always bo happy to appreciate their improvement , and we may hope that at a not distant date n now era will dawn for our co-roliglonlsls on llio other side of the border. " North Curollim Town Ilnrnoil. COI.UMHUS , S. C. , Dec. 23. 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