r . CHP1THL CITY COURIER. 4 , Mkhi AZdk TWBKml ftmm flHpWf' HKtli ' 1 "IrH KMMHusSl?vie"34HH I 'LHuUi'l Alx x. AAA FOR HOUSE WEAR. The iniwti of llic ncnlol dRiire I. of Mnck KtoKrnln IIk or catlimeir. with epniileUri. licit nml culft of del lilue tiliiVol fnlllc, the ctMiilrttm foriiilni; novel Jacket t fleet u fiont. A trlicl iwpllii form the mntriinl of the kiiwii of tlic ecmil joiiiitf Imly. witli i!i.mrcvoVenn.U.')ttomorklttorinrkMlknM.liliortllhoii. A nent cliol or home llic of jilulil for a chlhl It nlio ulumii. Tho following uroount, HOiiiowhut nl brovlutod, of u Chloiujo wedding will Intorost iniuiy Llneolnitos, tho hrldo linvini? formorly rusldod horo, whoro ho whs h noolul ftivorlto. Following 1h pom Vodnoduy'8 Chicago Hornld: "Tho niurrlugo of MIhh Mao Montpo-o, dnughtorof Mr. untl Mr, .luokson E. Montroeo, of Hook Itdund, imtl Goorgo Fhllln Hlnn wiih oolohrutod in tho Unity church last evening tit S o'olook, Rov. T. G. MUhUmI oluotutlng. Tho church was fllloil with Ktiorttrt iml Iii1mi patoly decorated with givoni. Tito idalfonn was hanked high with palniM and fonts and tho organ loft was hung with Hinllax and nptirui;ut. Promptly at tho appointed hour tho bridal party entered tho vhmvli tothontrulns of tho "Lohengrin" maivh. Two little llowor girls led tho way. Tlion canto tho maid of honor. Tito brldo ouino last nnd wan mot at tho altar by tho groom and hit liost man. Sho woro n prince gown of whlto poan do nolo, mado with high Ixxllce, long full alcoves and Im mense train. The onlj trimming wiih a deep bertlm of duclien-o point luce. Sho woro a diamond pendant, tho gift of tho groom, uml hor long tnllo voll was conllnod by a npray of llllos of tho valley. Tho bridal cluster was of tho tuuno blossoms. Four gentlemen friends noted as ushers. A reception to "DO guests followed tho ceremony at tho homo of tho bride's aunt, Mrs. Kdward O'Brien, 21 Bollovuo place. A mando lin otohestra was screened by a iiium of foliage in tho hall. The table In the dining room was strewn with rosebuds and a wreath of lilies of tho valley en circled tho bride's cako. A banquet lamp shaded In green, and crystal can delabra, with green tnors, further or namented tho table. Mr. and Mrs. Hlnn have gone t-outh and will lw at homo during the month of March at '21 Bollovuo place." Temple Hall was tho tceno of a very charming dancing party Friday eve ning. Tho occasion being given by a number of tho prominent young gentle men in return to the young ladies who ro charmingly entertained thorn at a leap year party alwttt two month ago. Mr Goorgo West managed tho nlTnlr and did It oxeoedingly woll. Excellent orchortra muslo was furnished which gave a duo amount of Inspiration to tho 'Trippers of tho light fantastic too." The program consisted of seventeen numbors which passed unusually fast. At eleven o'eliek tho company repair ed to Sutton and Hollowbush's where nn oyster Mtppor was hugely enjoyed. Tho ladles were all In evening attlro nnd tho gentlemen In conventional full dress. Tho dancers were Misses Mil lor of Nobraska City, Bohn, of Gales burg Moohlor, West, Peters, Blake, Ilyno, Brown, Clarkson, Watson, Grif fith, Eaton, Hector, Buford, Fryman, Fnllor, West, Wallace, Paddock. K'elly, Bronfaugh, Kolno, Portor, Stlre, Ham soy, MoWhinnlo, Hoover, Hale, Vlv- yan, Messers Geo. West, Johnson, Hutchlns, Parks, Shador, Hotlloy, Small, Overstroot, Ward, Woodward, Suuuncrladd, Barnes, Ames, Blsho), Robinson, C. Jeckol, Will Jeekol, Marsh, Nightengale, Peters, Meadows, Gusthorn, Curtis, VanSmlth, Stltz, TioJtor, Alex Hooo, II. F. Hose, Dunnt eon, Kolno, Halo, Coffin, Doenior, Nug- liart, Ellis. Mr. und Mra Will Loonnrd lmvo re turned from their sojourn south und west and nro now tomj)orarlly at homo in tho Lyman torrolls on II street. It Is to bo hoped that Mr. and Mrs. Leo nard will conclude to remain residents of Lincoln. Among tho many literary societies, for which our fair city Is no tod, porhnpsnotono is doing more solid, systematic work, than tho "Society of tho Hall In tho Grove" -0. L. S. O. Graduates. Tholr course of reading this year Is tho "Columbian Conine" com bined with a study and discussion of tho economic questions of tho present day. Prominent among tho active mem hers are Mr. and Mrs. T 11 Loiivltt. Mr. and Mrs. A L Metcalf, How and Mrs. FS Stein. Mr. .lames Allen, Mr. W K Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. M H I'honoy. Mesditmes Dr. Garten. A M D.ivls. C L Hall, EP Smith, L F Markell, M I) Welsh, C A Atkinson, F K Suwoll, .1 Johnson, 1) L Anderson, Lara Wilson, Sarah Everts, KW Allan and Dr. Sabln. Tholr next meeting will bo held at tho homo of Mrs. O E Gordoll Friday eve ning. Tho program will lie under tho sit porvlslon of Dr. Subln. An Interesting opening uxorolso Is announced followed by u resume of tho Military Operation of tho Revolution led by Mrs. F S Stein. Life of Patrick Henry led by Mrs. C A Atkinson closing with a D'hcus slon of "Problems of Today" to bo led by Hev. F L Stein. On Thursdav evening, February 2, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wheeler and A. H. Samson entertained their friends In a delightful manner at tho residence of tho latter, IMO South Nineteenth stroot. High Five was tho absorbing subject of tho evening, according to railroad schedule, tho main point to strive for Iwlng to reach tho World's Fair grounds over tho Burlington route from Lincoln, and stopping at thirteen stations. Four prizes were given as follows: First ladies' prl.e, a finely worked match receiver, In tho shape of a miniature balloon, with bas ket attachment, obtained by Mrs. F. W. Stevens; second Indies' prlo, a beautiful ratchet bag. Mrs. W. E. Welles; tlrst gentleman's prize, a fine fountain pen, A. It. Humphrey; second gentleman's prlzo, a beautiful butterlly calendar, obtained by F. W. Stevens. i Elegant refreshments were solved, und tile entertainers succeeded In giving their guests a very enjoyable evening. Those present were: Mr and Mrs Clark, Mr and Mrs Humphrey, Mr and Mrs Garoutto, Messrs Frank Van Horn, M II Van Horn, Wilson, Bllsh, Welles, Fradonburg and Stevens, Dr and Mrs Kelso, Mcsdames Allen and Koyes, Mi ami Miss Simons. Rev. Norman Plass wns given a hearty farowoll reception Monday oven- by his charge, tho member of Ply mouth Congregational church. Tho popular divine has accepted a position to take chargo of state religious work with hoaduurtors at Cleveland, Ohio, . nnd this oceuslon was given to show J tho eiteem In which ho Is hold by tho ! members of his llock.A token that will not soon bo forgotten or tno persons Unit extended It, was given to Mr. and Mrs. Plass. It was a ltoautlful silver tea set, tho presentation speech being eloquently delivered by Hon. W. A. Lane on Iwhalf of tho congregation. Tho Infant Sunday school elass also wishing to bo remembered pro-.onted Mrs. Plass with a token that will al ways recall them to memory. Tho en tertainment was a pleasant one and tho slncoro regrets expressed ut parting Hhowed full woll how both pmtor and p oplo were ailed to each other in tho tloi of friendship. Rev. Plass has made many friend In l ncoln. both .u his church and throughout tho city. Ho Is a pleasant and miIIh1iim1 gentle man and ono whom every aequalntauco will wish success. Tho Century club mot at tho homo of Mr. Howofl, Sixteen und L streets Tuesday afternoon, a full iitteudanco being present. Tho llrst half hour was spent on current events In a very Inter esting and prolltuhlo manner. The committee of three who woro appointed two weeks previous to speak of special Important events of the day added now Interest to this part of the program. Mrs. W Inzer commanded tho uttenllon of every "o present by her pleasing talk on' live of tho leading musicians of the United States. Mrs. Walto was equally Interesting In hor discussion of live of the ablest literary olVorts of tho day and Mrs. Kohn as she discussed the leading artlstH of the day. Mrs. Wol cott read an able paper on Adams ml ministration nnd the trouble with France. Mrs. VanBriint gave many gooil thoughts about naturalization, nlli.li and ledltlon iictM. Mrs. Jones entered minutely Into tho details of the Virginia ami Kentucky resolutions and Mrs. Holm gave an animated talk in the split on the political parties anil the elTorts. Mrs. M. Opjieiihelnier, Fifteenth and N streets, was at homo to a company of Invited friends Wednesday afternoon cards being tho feature of the occas, Moil. Sixteen ladles were seated a round four tables and high live was most Interestingly discussed during tho afternoon. At live o'clock tho guests were "checked up." Mrs, A. Kiitzon stlen, It was found, had won tho largest number of points, which entitled her to a beautiful silver pin tray, ' lined with gold. Mrs. Chas. Mayer coming In second best was awarded the ootiA'uitn tlou prlo, nn after dinner ci ITeo o Ilaveland china. After tho dlstrlbu 'on of prizes the ladies woro asked In- ) tho dining room where a hanusoino arranged table was In waiting to servo the inner man. TIiom) present woro: Me-dames Max Kohn, Chas. Mayor. A Kat.ensteln, S Mayer, Nowntark, Lou Wesscl, Opponholinor, L Borkson, Brooks, Bloch. Dr. Mlttchell, Misses Hosu Frank ami Carrie Stolnlor. A pleasant social event In theatrical circles took place Saturday night after tho Spooner performance, at tho home of Manager Martling. Eighteenth and F. streets. Tho oceassion was ono com plimentary to Miss Cecil Spooner, tho clover child netrcssof the Spooner Com edy Company. It Ik lug her fifteenth birthday. The guests comprised member of the company and a number of Invited friends, nil of whom thor oughly enjoyed tho genial hospitality offered by the popular host and hostess. Miss Spooner was made tho recipient of several very valuable presents, ti nning them liolng, a gold watch with diamond settings, a solltalro diamond ring, a set of Tliaekery' works. Hlng academy, and some twenty Ike couple enjoyed a dollghtiul evening ui dancing to tho charming musical ac companiment of Irvine' excellent or chestra. The grand march wa headed by Mr. Hugo Kahn and Mis Rosa Frank, and the festlvltle woro under full headway when the hour of ten ar rived. Those present woro Messrs and Mssdanies Speler, Kohn, Woll, Boohm, S Mayor, Ackerinan, Lull, WoshoI, Ksensky, Burr, Bloch, Misses, Ida and Alien Friend, Sellgson, Stolnlor, Frank, Amanda Kohn, Gunnison, Dora and Tilllo Borkson, Messrs Ed and Leo Gugonhelin, Grcenbauin, L H Meyer, Sol Borkson, Kahn, Burr, Rich, Gun nlson, Fisiie.-, John Bouwlt und J Op ponliolnior. The next party of tho club will bo hold at tho Masonic tem ple. Mr. and Mrs. Keniiard very pleasant ly entertained the Hob Fif card club at their i'0.y homo on L street Thursday evening. As usual progressive high live ami refreshment woro tho order of the evening. At the close of tho game It was found that tho llrst royals fell to the lot of Mr. O. M. Thompson who received a very pretty hand painted salad dlh, and to Mr. Cowdery who carried Inline a silver tea spoon. Tho seconds a hand painted fruit dish and a solid silver spoon condoled Mrs. Blllinyeriiud Mr Benton. Those pre sent were Mossors. and Mesdaines. E E Brown, O M Thompson. Gal Thomp son, B F Cowdery, Chas Kelfer, C A Kent, Geo Cooko, A E Billlnger, II P Foster, A. Ilulburt, T II Benton. Dr. Laild, W A Preston, Chas. Allen, N M Kehlander, Mr. T P Kenniird, and Miss Faiiule Latham. handsome engraved works, etc., all of which attested the friendship that sho harbor both horo and abroad. It wa a delightful alTalr and Mr. and Mrs. Martling havo tho full appreciation of nil present. Mr. und Mr. T. E. Sanders. 227 South Fifteenth street, entertained a number of friends at cards Thursday evening. The rooms woro prettily decorated with smllax and cut llowor. Progressive high live was the order of tho evening und all the guest enjoyed themselves, a characteristic which 1 noticeable of Lincoln society. The nrlzes were won by Mrs. Patrick aid Mr. Hargraves. The list of invited guests Included Mehsrs. and Mcsdames George Clarke, B F Cowdery, J II Smith, R O Phillips. A B CotTreth. Ed Ewlng. J P Muulo, .1 A BuckstatT, W E Hargraves, R II Oakley, C E Yates, II B Patrick, I M Raymond, Dr Apple gate, Charles Kelfer, C II Lipplncott, J H Bigger, Dr Leonhardt, F W Brown, Mis Burgess, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs Wade, Miss Lena Danlols, Mis Jessie Clark of Omaha, Mr Will Stull, Mr Charles Burr, Mr Henry King, Mr Charles Holmes. Mr F W Cooko, Mr J M Grlllith, bank oxumlnor. Dr. and Mrs. II. M. Citsebeor enter tained tho F street card club and a largo number of friend last evening In an exceedingly pleasant mannor. Tho house was prettily decorated with cut Unworn, and tho arrangement were othorwlr-o deftly carried out. Mrs. Casobeer was assisted In entertaining by Misses Gracoand Gertto Altkensand Miss Molllo Helwlg. Elegant refresh ments were served during tho evening. The Invited list included Messrs and Mesdaines, FA Brown, Mills, Manning, Sohus, Tippling, Warron, Hutchlns, Sawyer, Swan. Clark, Hoi wig, Hlbner, . . . n.t.A ,11.. ..1. TT..11...... AiiKons, xiiiou, iiiuiH, 11111111111, Stonrns, W B Wilson, W C Wilson, E E Barnes, Benton, Marquette, Talbot, Blgnlll, R E Moore, Garoutto, Brinkor, Klrkor, Llndloy, Laurence, Gray, Dr Kolper of Plerco, Mis Samuel of Ken tucky, Mr Weaver of Omaha, Mr Cantlold. Mr M I Altkens, Mr Cnry, Mi Frank Cooko, Dr Wonto. An Intorostln,' and very pieman sociable was given Monday evening at tho rosldenco of Prof. Brunor, of tho choir of tho tlrst Baptist church. The occasion was a farowoll reception to Prof. I). F. Eastorday, who has lieon tholr organist and leader for tho past four years and who now resigns to take chargo of tho muslo of St. Mark's Lutheran church. At tho oloso of tho ovonlngs enjoyment a member of the choir presented tho Profesoor with a gold locket, bearing on ono sldo tho Inscription, "Baptist t'lioir," una on tho other sldo tho letter "E" sot In diamonds. Many regrets woro ox pressed on tho termination of tho pleas ant rolations during tho four year of his leadership. Tho professor Is an ngroeablo gentleman and has mado many friends for himself both In tho choir and congregation. Tho Mv L, S. C. hold their second party Thursday evening at tho Lnn- A very pretty party was the danco by the Empire Club Saturday evening ut the Lansing dancing iiondiiniy. The ladles of tho club have all agreed to dross In tho Empire stylo mid from that the club has derived Its name. Saturday evening the ladle all wore drosses cut a la Empire and to say that the sight was novel ami pretty would be expressing It but mildly. Tho club Is decidedly informal ami tho members always have a good time. The dancer of the evening were Mossors and Mes daines 1) E Thompson, R H Oakley, W Hargraves, Mark Tilton, R O Phillips, F M Hall, Sutton. H E Glllln A J Buck statT. C (5 Dawes, Seacrest, W C Wil son. A S Raymond. Ed Green. E P Holmes. Miss Sarah Harris, Mr. Frank Cook, Mr. Chas. Hanna. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zehrung very handsomely entertained tho Cst. club on Friday evening iiiHigh Five. The pretty rooms wore tastefully decorated with smllax carnations and ro-es. An elegant luncheon was served during the evening. The players were Mos sors. and Mesdaines Paul Holm, W Q Bell, Shophnrd, Wlrlck, F C Fiske, Bllsh, T J Curtis. Davis, Vnrnoy, Richardson, Moore, Kloate, Monger Morrll, Buckley, of Omaha, Valentine, of Washington, Miss Dalloy, of Ve.r million, Partes, Miss Burgess, Mr. E W Dalloy, Mr. Ed Morrill, and Dr. Simmons. troin woro ontortalnors of a high or der. Card announcing the betrothal of Miss Florence Levy of Now Orleans to Mr. Goorgo Ketch lmvo been received In Lincoln. Miss Ixivy 1 a nleco of Mr. M. Ackornuin, whom ho visited Inst summer. This will bo pleasant now to tho many admiring friends sho mado while hero. Card are out announcing tho wed ding of Mr. J. E. Pronger anil Mis Suslo Mclnlyro which occurred Wed nesday evening at tho bride's home. Tho newly married couple will be at homo to their friends nfter February Hlh at South and Kith Street. Mrs. E. R. Greene, 12(1 South Thir teenth street entertained a number of friends tho other evening In honor of hor ltor, MIsh Katherlno Miller and friend, Mis Florence Adams of La Fayette, Indiana. Mr. S. B. Pound will glvo a largo reception till afternoon. During tho afternoon, Mr. II. C. Peterson, In Htructor In English Literature at tho State University will lecture. Mr. Ilulburt und son of Monmouth, Illinois, arrived In tho city Thursday evening and will spend several weeks visiting with Mrs. Ilulburt' sister, Mrs. Phelps Paine. Miss Katherlno Miller and Miss Florence Adams of Lu Fayette, Intl., are visiting with Mrs. E. H. Greene und Mr. A. 10. Beeson. They will re main several weeks. Mrs. Ackerinan gave a very pretty card party Monday afternoon at her home, 1007 J street, lu honor of Mr. Dr. Paddock of Dead wood. W. M. Lowl, who has boon n resi dent of Lincoln for tho past your, loft Friday for hi former homo ntL-i Bollo, Mo., to relocate. Mr. and Mr. N. C. Abbitt ontor tallied their friend at two delightful parties at tholr homo on M and Seven teenth streets. Mrs. Tob Custer entertained frlond at dinner Thursday evening In honor of Mr. Dr. Paddock of Dead wood. Hon. A. H. Talbot and wlfo returned Sunday, from Chicago, after spnullng a week in tho World's Fair city. Miss Jessie Clark of Omaha Is visit ing with Mis Lena D.iuiols at tho homo of Mr. T. E. Sander. When friends visit you or you visit abroad, phono It to 2V1 or write on a postal for the CouuiKC. Mr. F. G. Richardson, of tho Wind sor, Is entertaining her slstor Mr. Hamilton, of Ohio. Tho Ravolu dancing slub will glvo a domino party in Temple hall next Friday evening. Mrs. J. A. BuckstatT entertained a merry company of ladles Wednesday afternoon. Tho Leveta Whist club moots with Mr. und Mrs. A. II. Weir on Monday evening. Mrs. F. M. Hail will entertain a Whist club Wednesday evening. llurlliiirlon Itonto riuyliiK CuriU. New design, round corners lloxlblo linen stock, permanent colors, worth T0 cents. We sell them at l." cent. Good scheme to buy a few packs; might need them this winter; euchre, whist high-live, etc. A. C. Zu:mi:k, City Pass. Agt. BAKING POWDER 25ozs.for25- Absolutely Pure JuarTkYlT. KC F.r.JAOUCS fcCO. KArUAl CITV.MO Special Sale OF NEW- Spring Friday evening Mr. and Mr. Horton were nt homo to friends. Tho scion title gamo of duplicate whist com manded the undivided attention of the guests until the time when refresh ments were served, when luncheon ab sorbed the attention of the guests. The whist players were Messrs. and Mes daines CotTreth, Ewlng, Lipplncott, Little, Selwlck, Cumplioll, Harbour, Brown, Holm, Gray, Mr T II Baiifmau, Mr Charles Gregory, Dr Barker, Miss Helen Gregory, Miss Miller. Mr. and Mr. W. R. Cambridge en tertained tho Bon Hondo cooking club Friday evening. Supper wiih served, after which cards were the amusement entered Into. Tho members of the club present were Messrs. und Mes daines Benton, Stearns, Helwlg, Ken iiard, Wheeler, Dayton, Traphagen and Keith, tho Invited guests being Mossr. and Mesdaines Patrick, Van dusen, Trogdon, Rohlnondor, O'Neill and Miller. Mr. Fred Hallott leaves Thursday next for a trip oast and will not return until after tho first of March. It 1 incidentally remarked by tho young man's friends that while away ho will see U) It that St. Valentines day will have a chief attraction for him in a certain Wisconsin city. But of course we would not suggest tho fact that before St. Patrick's day arrives Fred and a certain charming lady will bo at home to friends in this city. Tho cozy homo of Mrs. John B. Hor ton, F and Thirteenth streets, was the scone of two exceedingly pleasant par ties this week. Thursday Mrs. Horton gave an afternoon tea to a niimlior of lady friends In honor of Mrs. Franklsh. Thoso present wore Mesdaines Web ster, Buckingham, Franklsh, Leavltt, Welch, Brace, Henry Lewis, Frank Lewis, Guthrie, Stewart, Oakley, Hewitt, Reynolds, MoMurtry, Kelr, Miller, Klngsley. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oliver enter tained a genial theater party at tho Lansing Wednesday evening, tho at traction liolng ono of tho most enjoy able of the week, Paulino Hall in "Erminlo." The party consisted of Mr. and Mr. O M Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shipmaii, Dr. and Mrs. Glllim Mr. Gillespie, of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver. Boxes A and B and logo L were occupied. Tho Bon Homle Cooking Club wa delightfully entertained by Mr and Mrs. W. C. Cambridge Friday evening. Supper wa served at toven, after which curd were manipulated by Mes sor and Mesdaines Helwlg, Benton, Kent, Wheeler, Stearns, Trnphugan, Miller, Dayton, Mr. T P Kennnrd. Mr- and Mrs. F. W. Bostrom woro at homo to a unmoor of friends Monday evening, when High Five was tho order of tho oceassion. Tho evening was othorwlso pleasantly enjoyed. It proved to all that Mr. and Mrs. Bos- Hosiery too Doen I. miles' F.it HlncK Hose, nt 8c, worth 15c. 100 I'ol'ii Ladles' Fiist Black Hose, nt 10c, worth iSc. 100 Do.cn Ladies' Fnst Black I lose, woith 25c, our price, 3 pairs for 50c. 150 Dozen Hoys' Indestructible Hose, can't be beat at 23c. Every pair of I lose guaranteed fast lllaek. Child) en's lloe, 5c, 8c, lie, iSc nnd 25c Our Ladies' Hoe at 250, 50c, 75c niul'i.oo -guaranteed best vnlue In the market. Knrlv lucky purchases enable us to offer uusurpassachl values. BLOCH St KOHN, The Progressive Dry Goods Emporium, 1 141 and 1 143 O Street. fOUK 17 &7 JJIS7! JS5 v Just (lie Book I have been looking; for go and several thousand others. I advise all who would save time to go at once to H. W. BROWNS, 127 SOUTH ELEVENTH STREET NOW'S THE ACCEPTED TIME ALL NEXT WEEK! One-Half off on Cloaks. ONE-FIFTH OFF ON WOOLEN AND MUSLIN AND UNDERWEAR. This goes for next week at J. H Mauritius &o. 1039 O Street. The Ladles' Furnish ers