THE COURIER Mr. C. A. Howe, who has been spending the holidays in Sioux City has returned. Mr. Robert Charters gave a Monday evening. skating party at Burlington Beach ill Will 1 IIP Mr. Ross L. Curtice and Miss Grace Burr were married at the home of the bride's parents, 1530 L street at 3 o'clock p. m. on'New Years day. The ceremony was performed by R3V. John Hewitt in the presence of the families of the brid. - X?" al couple. It was quiet, but impres sive, as most homo weddings are, especially where the beautiful marriage ceremony of tho Episcopal church is usid. The bride was so charming, the groom so manly and the surrounding of such a happy character that tho ceremony performed under such favorable auspices was a beautiful event to bo longcherished in the memory of those present. The day was an ideal wedding day, fair and spring-like, and tho wedding scene so inspiring that all imbided in the spirit of rejoicing when tho happy couple were pro nounced man and wife. Immediately after the cere mony an informal reception was held until thedepariure of Mr. and Mrs. Curtice for Denver. Tho bride is so well known and universally loved that no words can add to her popularity. She is tho second daughter that Mr. and Mrs. Carlos C.Burr have given in marriage within the present season. Mr. Curtice has attained prominence in business as secretary of the X. P. Cur tice Company of this city, apd his popularity is only equalled by his ousiness ability. The happy couple will be at home after Jan uary 15th at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. X. P. Cur tice, 1942 G street. Although the present generation has never before had such a damper put upon its social aspirations, yet the year 1S94 has been an eventful season socially. The financial necessities have for twelve months constantly stared all in tue face but notwithstanding the old adage, "that one's sozul appearance must bo maintained at any cost," has again been proven true. Tho butcher and tho baker may plead and threaten for their over duo accounts without avail, in order that the dues of the society clubs may be promptly paid. M. L. Thomas has returned from Chicago. George S. Shugart has gone to Council Bluffs. Ak ft m i 9f h Fry xm$& ill AU'iJK - Thj Cotillon club gave its second party at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Buckstaff on Xew Years Eve. It being tho holiday German a number of friends were invited to enjoy the hospitality of the club. Lieut. Townly led the fig ures which were new for the occasion. Shortly be fore midnight Mr. Townley called all the dancers on the floor and after going through a very unique fig ure wound it up with aRoh man circle and as tho clock struck the hour of twelve each wished his neighbor a happy and prosperous new year and the first resolution of 1893 was one of thanks to Mr. and Mrs Buckstaff and Lieut. Townley. AD.ftf Frank Bartholomew left for Pueblo, Colo., yesterday. Xew Cook Shall I get any milk to-day, mum? Bride Yes, Xora,get some butter-milk and we'll make 6ome butter. We must trv and be economical. There has been numerous and enjoyable skating part ies during the past week and Salt Lake has been a most popular resort. Councilman Dailey is confined to his bed by sickness. The birth of 1895 was ushered in with a gratifying revival of the time honored custom of Xew Year receptions. In the afternoon and evening numerous homes were thrown open to the friends of each hostess. J. II. MacCoIl was a prominent figure yesterday in hotel corridors. NEW YEARS DAY Judge T. O. C. Harrison was among the guests at the Lindell Wednesday. Miss Lottie Whedon's magnificent home was the head quarters of the Kappa Kappa Gamma fraternity. Miss Whedon was assisted by Misses Pa6C0, Eller, Frances and Mariel Gere, Elliott, Cropsy. Grace and Anna Broady, Maine. Roberts, Winger. Jury. Griggs, Ricketts. Whiting and Lindly. George W. Lowley and J. Lowley of Seward were at the Capital Wednesdav. L. D. Richards of Fremont was seen at the Lindell Wednesday buzzing the republicans. Miss Josephine Lottridge, assisted by Miss Jennie Watson, enter tained charmingly at Miss Lottridge's home. 1218 F street. Supt. J. T. Mallallieu, of the industrial ichool. was amidst the seething mass of politicians yesterday. Friends of Misses Cochrane, Watkins and Smith who venture out making Xew Years calls, were delightfully rewarded for their efforts by the young ladies at the home of Miss Cochrane, 1141 D street.