CHPITHL C1TV COURIER. J im imz,i3MmrMfMwr?zmTzztr ' ' 'MwtsrTz&M m&rsm - w Mi mil Mi- .1 V Wlngd-, tiilH street wore "at litmus" to u largo inim lor of their friends Tiuday oviinlng, the entertainment being musical Tho homo was huudsom ly dororulod throughout with tulips and JouqulUoH.' In tlio parlors were largo jardlnlors profusely tilled with scarlet, pink "d white tiilllp-). The llbrlury was orna mented with largo bunch's of loosely arranged yellow tulips of the fragrant sort. In tlio dining room tlio yellow oiuiiilllo predominated. Tlio ilollouto (l'IIKI'illll'0 Of tllO HllWOlN was wafted throughout tlio roimis, which, together with tlio harmonious strains of tlio music, lout u wiu'iuth anil congeniality to tlio guests ho that tlio many beauties of tlio program worn thoroughly tq predated. Tlio guests, numbering over n hundred, wore received at tho ilooi' by Mr. anil Mrs. Winger. Chairs woro coiuinndlously arranged tn tlio four spacious room-. Tho handsome grand lilaiio stationed In tho second parlor could ho plainly soon ly all thu gliosis. Tlio programs woro dainty, ologunt af fairs whloh woro prized hy ail us souve nirs. Thoy woro composed of two leaves. On' tho llrst was an niiproprU ato pon and Ink sketch skillfully dono by.Mlss Kdmi Hyatt. Among tlio de signs woro notlood sketches of tho per formers of tlio evening of notod musl oluus, of all sorts of musical lustra incut and tho like. No two of tho designs woro allUc. On tlio second oaf appeared the program whloh had h. on artistically prlntod by Ml Stod dard. rjTho loaves woro hound together with whlto silk ribbon. Tho program was not long enough to become tiro 80iiH', bohig chosen from tho work- of tho bust composers, anil whllo sulllo lontly classical to gratify the most ox acting of lovers of that class of music, was musical enough and rendered lu so inuslcal mannor as to glvo tho iM-outost plciisiiro to all listeners. Tho program IWott.'.nl' f& Ki'ott, inhnlm, Misses .lennloW.itson Dona Loonils, Ainbor Murnnby, Posslo TuttUv Mllo Tuttlo, Mliuilo Dcl'uo, Mnloim yiiurp, Harlou, Nolllo Hyde. Amy Covert, Florence Halo, Magglo Hullott, Thompson, Love and Asheroft. MoMsr. (Jeorgo Molsnur, 1'hll Summer liul(lMMcKoo. Hpanglo, (ion. West, (Say ItnloVOViA. llarnor. Will Clark, Chan. Clark, LUri'tio llrowu, F. W Mnrgcss, LouljgCMloy, A rim Siiillh, Hurry Hayi-.rA TltMi&JW. Flf cluh liui1 u '-"K ul"1 anliiio close of tho season Monday ovonlug lu tho way of a surprise on Mr. and Mrs. C. M. fu-ofor, 710 .1 ntrool. Thu lirstuiootlng of tho yoar was at tho homo of Mr. and Mrs ICoofor, and thoy introdiii'fd a now variety of score cards which wore no much admired by the inomhoVM that Mr. ICoofor generously agre'od (iv.(tiriuh score cards for every mooting of tho club. Am sort of a re ward fir this generosity, the ladles of tho club arranged a surprise upon Mr. and Mrs. Kolfor. They were lulted to take tea Monday 'veiling with their grandmother, Mrs. Caldwcld. At eight o'clock thoy won called up by telephone by their Mister Miss (Sraco Ashton, who asked tb'om to como homo as some friends bad come in to spend the eve iilng.'AVlioni.Mr.aiiil Mrs. Keefercinio Int) tho house, thoy found that It was Invaded by the members of the club, It was a complete Hiirprl-e upon thorn both, .Vssoonas they were able to re- iti the members hae considered wliist a. .elenoe. and lmo stlldleil it as such.. The l.i-veta Whist club bo.ists that it Is composed of nothing but K-leiitlllc whist manipulator those who play by , Hie rule of the authorities on whist.1 It has been the cussoin of tin club to! close the season with some eiitci tain meiit more clohoratc than a leguliir meeting. The occasion of this year wasgloii by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mildly who bid the club conic to u half past it o'clock dinner. It was si'rved on small tables ariangod throughout tho rooms, and was perfect In all Its appointments. Tho menu sorvud was: Haw Oysters on Hlock Ico with Lumon llrown Hread Haudwlohu.s was: Sliced Ham Olives Sjveut Waf6rs .Miiccaronl I'llletof Hoof Hot biscuit Colurv I'arlstan l'i tatoos Lotluio Salad I'lckh-s Lemon .lolly Wafers I'lstaoho leu Cream Assorted Cako Cranberry .lolly Coll eo After dlniierthe tables were cleared partners woro arranged by lot, and whist mh Indulged lu until midnight when tho guests departed fooling as though the si-ason had a lining close. Tho club Is composed of Mr and Mrs A W Field, Mr and Mrs . I J Davis: Mi ami Mrs I-" A Drown. Mr and Mrs .1 .1 (Slllllan, Mr and Mrs W K Klrkor, Mi ami Mrs C T Doggs.Mrand MrsWuugh, Mr and Mrs K llallet, Mr and Mrs W A M i-4 l.lmllv.Mr nod Mrs A II Weir. Mr and I W Lansing. The guests of the evening were Drand Mrs Caseboer. The Lansing Academy was the scene of a pleasant and pretty dance I'riday eeiilug, the occasion being the closing l'AHT t. I a Largi b Haoudul i: Chanson, llonulso..Wotnlaw.skl Mr. August llagonon. With Vorduro Clad llaydon l'roludc op. US No. I").. Chopin 5. WalU-op. 70-No. I.... Chopin Mi-rt. 1'. W. l'lank. Ferryman .lobn Uodiioy Dr. K. 11. Kddy. Auf dOm Wassor-tirl.lngoii Schubort Miss ltluhardsou. S.mvonlr do Haydn ... Mr. Hagonow l-.ii Carnival do l'osth. . Leonard ....Llsth Mrs. l'lank. 8. Night in Venice Llncant ml Mi-s. Hlchardson and Dr. Kddy. Prof, Hagonow possesses romnrl. tiblo skill wltli tho violin and his rendition of several numbers waij won dorful. Somo of tho tones that ho pro duces are the most exquisite over heard. So groat was the applause from the audloneo that ho was com pelled to render extra selections. Miss Hloiardson h.is a voleo of pleas ing quality which she handles artist ically. Her manner Is sweet mid uhtirming and she easily wins and holds thu attention of hor heurvrs. Hor voice Is pure, clear, sSvcot, and flexible. Shu was also compelled to respond to an uncore. Mru. Plank us usual manifested Mitllolont m-IUiuncy;.th meet thu requirements oft Hur dllBcult Holeotlons. Hor talent Is toowolt knowij in Lincoln to need any .com ment. Tho (-elections of Dr. Eddy formed ono of the most pleasing fea tures of tho program. Tho soul and fccllm: in his tones was so great that thu audience was almost spellbound. At tho closu followed a hurst of ap plause to which ho was compelled to reply with a second solo. Not a little of tho credit of tho program Is duo to Mrs. Will O. Jones, who accompanied with skill mid grace. At: the clone of tho program small Uiblos werospe'edlly. brought lu uud cake, ices, coffee uud bon-lxms were t-orvod. Tho evening was thoroughly enjoyable mid It was tho most pleasing mu-lculo that has boon given in Lincoln In muny a day. i i i : 7 ilM T" LATEST SPUING COSTUME. l&J J u.J , l-'ole. The thhd meeting was held at the home of Mis Nellie Collin. I.'.lil P street. Tuesday evening. .Progressive high-live was the order of tho evening and a general good time was had. Prles are not given at the ineeiings, but u i coord Is kept and at tin- closu of toe season medals will be awarded the best players. The next meeting w 111 belli two weeks at the home of Miss Stella Hoy t. The olub Is compos d of Misse .leiinle Stewart. lekei-shain. Clara Smith, LouUo Fowler, Emma McWhlnnle. Carrie Vlcymi, Stella Hoyt. Nellie Collin. Messrs (Suy Hale, Hurry Haiiley, .loo Shannon, Fred Lud wig, Hort Helllcv, Woodward .loties, Will Collin. .hist as we are going to press tho Hotel Lincoln Is the scene of a gay and animated dancing party, tho occasion being tho last of tlio Pleasant I lour parties. Musical preperatlons have boon made and It Is by far tho prettiest party of the season. A number of now gowns are noticeable but time does not permit us to describe tliein this week. Hut wait until next week and wo will tidl you all ubout It. Tompler Hall Is also tho scene of another party. The Huvola club Is giving its last party of the year. Thoguestsaroall in evening costume and are enjoying the dance. Mr. D. 11. King, of the llrm of King Nr Co., is now ono of the proud young daddies of the city. Wednesday after noon Mrs. King presented him with a great, big, fat, chubby baby boy and Harney swears it lioks "just like pupa." Mother and' son are in ex cellent health and the best wishes of a legion of f.llends are 'bulng rihowe.-ed on .tho trio for a long, prosperous and happy fiitme. Mrs. John Zohruug has boon serious ly ill for the past two weeks, at one timelier life being almost ill-pared of. Accompanied by her son Frank, she will leave for Hot Spring. Arkuisiis, 'I iicsdav. where it is hoped to recuper ate failing health. They will be there for a mouth or more and should that esorl not prove houcHclul various points in Mexieo will be visited. A party composed of Miss Nellie White, Miss Hertie Hurr. Miss Maud Hurt-, Miss Olive Latta and Miss Alice Cowdery, ehapronod by Mrs. L. C. I (hit. spoul Sitimluy in Omaha mid at tended the Lincoln Light Infantry minstrels in the evening. A party of Lincoln young people com-po-ed of Miss Kuby .lones, Mr Mattson Hold win, Mr Fred' Howe, Miss Martha I'unke. Mrtieorgo Woods, Miss Nellie Kellev. occupied a box at the Lincoln Light Infantry minstrels Saturday evening lu Omaha. Miss Lucia W. I tallies, teacher of delsitrto an thu Western Normal, re turned Saturday after a vacation trip south, during which time she visited Santa Fe, Los Vegas and other Mexi can points of interest. II. E. Hobbins, the renowned sales man for the llenilngtoii Typewriter Co.. is again at his desk after an attack of measles. Ho is the pusher for Ne braska and has many warm friends In the state. Mr. E. W. llurgess, who is connected in the coal business with It. II. Oakley, will leave Lincoln on the loth for New York City, his future homo. Miss Florence .lonos, who recently resigned her position at tho High School left Monday for Chicago to at tend tho University. Mrs. (ieorge K. Drown will enter tain two companies next week, Thurs day evening at high live mid Friday evening at hearts. Mrs Mary Pitcher of Owego, N. Y., who has spent several weeks visiting her sister. Mrs. C. I). Plteher.left Mon day for Duliith. Mrs. E. II. Eddy left last week for Manistee, Michigan, where she will spend some time visiting with hor par ents. Mr. and Mrs. fioorgo Cooke loft Fri day afternoon for Chicago. They ex pect to make that their future home. Mr. mid Mr. .1. I. Underwood and family expect to go to Chicago in a few weeks to remain until fall. Dr. and Mrs. D.ivis have been enjoy ing a visit ft-oni Mrs. Hew IX S. Davis, the doctor's mother. .Jacob Worner of Peoria. 111., was shaking hands this week with Lin-colnltes. Mrs. Caroline Williams is making an extended visit in Hoston. Mr. ajid Mrs. Paul llolm pleasantly entertained tho C street club last eve ning. Miss Certrude Chambers, of Oiualin, Is visiting Mis Leila Shears. Dr. D.irius of Clilougo is in tho city the guest of Oil. .lohnson. Mr. and Mrs. C. CS. Dawes are so journing in Texas. Ilnoil's ('im-o, III snylng that Hood's Sm-saparilla cures, Its proprietor-, nmko no Idle or extravagant claim. Statements from thousands of reliable people of what Hood's Sm-saparilla has done for them conclusively prove the faut Hood's Snrsapurllla cures. Hood's Pills i net especially upon the Ivor, rousing, it -roiu torpidity to Its natural duties euro constipation and assist digestion. Cool Treatment is whatweoxpuct from our competitors when we olTor gas stoves at -JLotJ up ward, mid L-asnline: stoves to suit the purchaser. Cull anil see our Imrgalns this week. II. J. IlALlf & Duo. 1SJ0S O street. Tho L'Unlversal has just opened a second spring Invoice of the very latest effects lu ttowers, trliniiilngs, etc. Itenlly they aro beyond description. Won't you call mid sco them? Eddy .t Webster's line shoes sold everywhere lit W in this great slaugh ter sale only :i at .1. Speier, 101." O street. Call at Mrs. Wilfqii ht Ilcrpolsheiin ers - Co. lining parlors ntul bee the now pattern plates. Mllllnoryittnd ladles' huts, reshaped. Mrs. M". A. Jnunoy. Y Mt "C. A. build ing Thirteenth and jc.. Household sewing machines at -0-. (South Eleventh street. Look at our saorltlcc. Ice ctns, Inu ( 'Mhxt f'tM) and upwurd. Refrigerator-. tho "fr'Hcr." , , II. J.HAnd&BiU).. 1303 O street. SILKS ! SILKS SILKS ! fail Wo announce this to crowd our store with a sale of such merit, so sweeping in price, that it cannot eager buyers, to pack our delivery wagons and to add nnothc- morning victory to our conquests. We offer the following extraordinary SIIvK SALE aii 75c, "69c, 60c, 39c S8c, 5 Silks, 39c Take a peep in our window for a criterion ot these goods, are iust what vou've been trotting round the citv after. If They waist come eativ, for tlicv won t stay with delicious colorings; in fact, 6 or indiscribable. o with us 7 of long, them Thev will astonish vou. you need a drcs or a Most of them are small, neat figures are so odd and pretty that they are 10; 11II.0 the state of allalrs they greeted tholr guests. Mr Cowdery soon aro.se and In a Uttlng speech presented them with , a set of handsome solid silver forkjjiftj a pretty des'gu. Mr. Keefer responded in the lnst words that ho could command at such a time. High tlvoiotTerod tho diversion (or the remainder- of the evening. Tho prizes wero-wo'n by Mrs. Cowdery, Mr. Hurl InrttVMi-s. .J. C. Allen and Mr. Cook, vvl'ilc-fy woro handsome hand painted china plates. The guests comprised Moss's and Mesdames J C Allen, A G JJlllonvor. E E Hrown, C. II Clarke. H IvCowdery, A Hurlburt, A E Kennard, RE-MiHire, Cal Thompson, O. M. Thompson. Miss Fannie Hector, Miss Grace Ashton, Mr. C. C. Caldwcld. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. llrown enter tained the F street club together with a nvuinor of friends Saturday evening at jtiielr pleasant home on South Twentieth street. As It was the day Ikjforo leister each guest received, as a souvenir, a dainty Easter card bear ing a tlttlm inscription which was attached by a white ribbon to the i-oorlj (jard. As tho club gives no prl.ta ione were awarded that even ing. A splendid luncheon was served during the evening. The club is coin ppsod of Me?rs and MesdaniesTlpllng, Sohus, Manning, Sawyer, Hutehliis, Mills, Casolieer, Warren, Swan, L. C. Clark, Holwlg, Hlbner, Mr M I .lt ken, Miss Carrie Dennis. Tho guests were Messrs and Mesdames W C Davis, Llndly, Cowdery, Tllton, J .1 Davis. JJlllmovor. Glllllan, It M Mor- rUiJijyilt C Garoutte. The Levatn Whist olub closed their sonsonlMonday evening with a meeting at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Llndley, 'JOUI South Twentieth street. Tito club has tho honor of ranking among tlio oldest soclul organizations of Lincoln, having been playing whist togilhef. for seven years. During that The pleasant home of Mr. C. Y Loig, III? H. street was tho scene of a Vorv ju-etty wedding Thursday evening at which time his daughter Mlstf Mablo Iong united her hand and heart .6 Mr. W. C. Grinith. At the hour of eight In the evening the parlors were thronged with guests. At a few min utes after eight the brldo leaning on tho arm of tho groom vended their way to tho parlor in time with the strains of Mondollsohn's wedding march At tho entrance of the parlor they were met by Rev. Hrudt, who with a simple und impressive ceremony made them man and wife. Tho bride was attired in a handsome heavy white silk gown made on princess. She- carried a largo bouquet of orange blossoms. The groom was In tho conventional black. After the ceremony hearty congratula tions were received, after which an olegant wedding biipper was served. The list of presents wus large, some of the most noticeable being a mounted silver carving sot, a marble clock, a solid silver pickle dish, 11 silver butter bowl, a cuke dish, a sot of lco cream spoons, several volumnes of books, table linen, china, gluss ware and muny other valuable us well us iixoful presents. Tho happy couplo will Immediately go to house koonlnir at 21110 Jtstrcot, The list of guests included Messrs. and' time there has been but ono change In Mosdumos FA Hullott, A E Thorpe, ( the membership. Whllo the club Is jlargruvcs, Judge Lunslng, Leister, A mid litis been a social organization, yet party of Prof. .Johnson's dancing school. The lloor was never in better condition and tlio muslo was inspiring mi that the light fantastic toe was tripped with ease and grace. Ices wore served by Sutton & Hollowbush. Tho dancers made merry until a late hour when they departed for their homes tired but happy. The guests of the evening were Misses .Josephine Lottridgo, Carrie Vivian, Grace 'Ram sey, Hattie Decker, .leiiule Watson, .Je'iuilo Stewart, HertloPoston, Emerald .lones, May Hluuohurd. Met tie Moehler, Clara West, Amy West. Stella Hoyt, Flo Hale, Henrietta Hawley. Lniina McWhlnnle, Nellie Collin, Claralul Alford, Susie Hartram. Messrs Wil son Winger, Arthur Walsh, Dudley Cook. Harry Hurley, Foster Hunch, Ara Ward, Arda Chapman (Suy Hale, Elmer Clark, Harry Copoland, Wilson, Klmer, Frank Kitchen. .John Lott ridgo, Gus lvlemikauf, Grat. Humes. Harry Rugg, Van Smith, Arthur Hamer, Fred Cooley, George Letson, Morgan Maghee, Mcghart, George Painter. Miss Anna Dick, after a ten day visit in the worlds fair city, is once more at home and her parlor, over the Lincoln savings bank now present a live and unulniated appearance. Miss Dick re ports Chicago well up in the Pnrisun fashions mid that nearly till the ladles are wearing the new skirt. Tho papers have to a great extent overdone the crinoline skirt, and Instead of what we may have expected, wo will tlnil that the new skirt will look pretty uud very dressy. MIm Dick took in till the largest emiHiriunis of fuhloiis and vis ited such other places as would glvo hor now Ideas for her Lincoln patrons and the result is that she Is now In possession of all tho Information on spring toilettes that may be desired by her friends. A now curd club bus been recently organized among the young people of Lincoln, which bids fair to be ono of the most enjoyable ones of tho season. Tho club bus tho French name dole do REMEMBER, YOUR CHOICE 39c A YARD. KRUG & CO., 1 ... 1 is e Successors to J. W. WINGER & CO 1109 "O "4 Rudge & Morris Co., Leading Hardware And Furniture House 50 Dinerent styles ot Fa nor buits at Price; to Suit All, $25 to $200. 75 Different Styles of Chamber Suits. Our $25 Oak is a sure Winer. 80 Different Styles Lounges and Couches. $21 Rug Couch is a Seller. 25 Side Boards to select from, and for $20.00 have a bargain. Al.o agents Gunn Folding Bed and Leonard Hard Wood Refrigerators. W I' Our we 7 FKRLOR SUIT. There are two kinds of Parlor Suits. We are not making an effort to press the one, but are doing all we can to press the other. RUDGe-StMORRISCO.. 111S to 1122 N St. 1