TEPE OMAHA DAILY BEEi SUNDAY , MAY 13v4PSb.-SI.XTEEN PAGES. IS OMAHA SOCIAL CIRCLES , Rain and Mud Fail to Hinder the Votarloa of Pleasure. THE BRILLIANT MAY FETE. Wlilflt nt Judge Piintly's Imperial Club May I'nrty The Knniiiicrnd- ficlinft , llnnquct Unllo. IVirtlcs , fj Uciicrnl Gossip. The Mny Pete. By some stroke of artistic genius and n Rrcnt deal of luml work , the usually barn-like npi > caring Exposition hnll was converted Into n bewildering bower of beauty for tlio openIng - Ing evening of the Mny feto. Tlio transformation mation hud been wrought by the members of the woman's Christian association , nml was participated In by some of the most promi nent society Indies In Omaha. The purpose of the entertainment was to raise funds for the olil ladles' home , mid also for the young ladles' homo recently established In the city. It Is doubtful whether there 1ms over been n display of iny character Riven In this city , not excepting the celebrated urt loan exhibi tion held Home t ( mo ago. that excelled this one. Upon entering the hall the llrst attractive feature that greeted the eye of the visitor is the "Jnpcneso Kawi" situated nt the left of the miiln cntrmicj door. It Is presided over by Mrs. Cadet Tailor , Mm. J. C. Taylor and Mrs. W. H. Henderson , who are assisted by Misses Irene Frazc. Jcsso LcChilr , C'arrlo Iiimton and the Misses McClaln. The booth is picturesquely lulorncd with fans of all BOM | mid ages , ten boxes , lantern" , dishes nml any number of minor trinkets. The Koman pavilion is next In order. At the corners of this Btood two elegant Corinthian pllllitrs that were imported by Mr. Linlngcr ; nbout the booth hung the richest tapestries , one of them being u Moorish curtain , hand- madn In thu harems of Turkey. It Is all wrought In gold thread on u silk groundwork. Tables covered with bouquets were about the booth to add to tlio beauty of the scene. The steps on which the statues stood were covered with Uoinuti stripes and leopard skint. Thcro was n bevy of young ladies In charge of the booth , and the ill-starred young men who paused to admlro the noblest Homan of them nil found it diflicull to get away with n full pockctbook. The young ladles In charge of the booth lust night proved great financiers mid coined much money on thobevcrngo they soldT-Konmn punch , The costumes of these young ladies represented both ancient and modern Italy , and were very handsome. Two of the ladles , Miss Mabel Halcombo and Miss Ounoy Coburn were dressed in white dra peries and otherwise attired as Kotnan ladies. to represent ctutucs. Tlio lady in charge of this booth was Miss Hallcr. Her assistants were : Mrs. J. M. Mctcalf. Mrs. Joseph Uar- ton and Misses Gundy Coburn , Mny Yates , Daisy Hrowiibon , Kmnm Halbook. Nellie Moore , Mabel Fonda ( the beautiful Galatea ) , Opal Touzalln. Qertlo Clark , Grace Perine. Jennie McClcllan and Amelia Holey , all of whom take up the different Oriental characters tors as well as represented statuary and the peasantry. Tzilqrstvnshlzkl Jurstkvlz was the startling language which was heard spoken immedi ately next to the Homan liootli , but upon in quiring the visitor is Informed that ho should not bo uneasy , as it is simply the Russian stronghold , which had as its ruler Mrs. F , Cnlpctror , whoso assistants arc Mrs. L. Hradford and Miss Nellie Wakoley. Tlio .booth represented u cottage and was cov ered with furs of the white and black bear , and was u most striking and handsome piece of work. "Maud Muller at the Spring" was imper sonated by Miss May Dundy In a bower of vines and ( lowers , and tor ten cents , slaked the thirst of commoners as well as Judges who sauntered by. A Si-oteh hiss , with numerous lasses jyid bairns , readily informed the visitor when lie had reached ' 'Scotland" as It was rep resented , and in case they did not its presid ing olllcer , Mrs. N. 11. Falconer did. Her assistants were Misses Gcorgo Sharp , Emily Wakeloy. Daisy Doano , Edith Crar.dell , Pheinlo Howie and Nat Goodwin , the last t\\o of xvhom during the evening entertained the numerous visitors with the Scotch reel nml Highland fling as did also Mr , William Hess who impersonated the character of a Highland dancer. The cottage was constructed after the llighland style , was trimmed up with ivy and hud a thatched roof. The effect was made more realistic by an actual hen and chickens in n coop outside , and by the herr ings hanging up to dry. A peep inside showed the interior very cozy and home like. like.Tho The next "cottago" is the "sweetest of them all , " as Mrs. Howard Smith , who presided - sided over the "Homo Made Canoy Hooth , " termed it. The young lady assistants hero were Mrs. J. U. Collins and Misses Bertha Yost , Nellie Burns. Jcnnlu Murry , Mary JJowini , Ida Dlxon , Nolliu Sherwood and the Misses MeClmtoek. The booth was very tastefully ornamented with portiers and ar tistic hud ruga. In the center of the room Mrs. William Fleming , assisted by Mrs. Frank Hills , had n beautiful May pole , anil during the evening the following little boys and girls amuseil the spectators with songs and dances. Misses Mabel Ill-own , Louise Squires , Suslo Col petzor , Mabel Hobble , Lizzie Allen , Ltllio Muoro , Hatllo Katie , and Musters Henry Clark , Howard , Tllton , Hey Hubble , Harry Stevens , Hussel Wilbur , Ira Van Kump , ftloslcr Colpetzer and Charles Pratt , witli Miss Grace Allen acting as the queen. The urt and gnan department was In the jjnllory and contained many antique articles , nuch as chairs , pictures and 'clocks , whicli liavo long ago scon then100th anniversary , while mantels and tapustry decorated the walls , with show cases and glasses , lllleil with little articles were placed on long tables. This department , whicli is one of the llncst In the "Fete. " Is in charge of Mrs. G. It. Gilbert , assisted by Mrs. It. Dunbars , Mrs. H. C. Moore , Mrs. W. F. Allen , Mrs. G. A. Fair , of Salvida , Col. , and Mrs. C. F. Catlln , of Now York city. The assistants nro Mm. George H. Stcbbins and Misses Julia Knight , Clurlo Hustln. Mora Halcombo , Magnolia Hoyd , Minnie Richardson , Clan Summers , Calllo McCarncll , Millie House. the Messrs. Kcnncily and Messrs. Free Knight , Will H. Morris , William Kennedy , L. I' . Funkliauscr , K. A. Shornll and Wil liam Alexander. During the evening the .following . tablcaus were given and the par ticipants wore worthy of the pra'.so that was bestowed upon thorn. The love mid marriage riago Nccnes from "Komeo mid Jul'ct" ' was presented with Mr , F. P. Funkhnusor as Kninco. Miss Mora Halcombo us Juliet anil Mr. William Alexander as the priest. Tlio coiirtt-hlp of Miles Stumllsh was un dertaken by Mr. E. A. Shcrrll , who iniunr somiteil John Aldcn , while Mrs. Julia Knlgh took the character of Prcsllhi. The lust sec-no was that of "Nydla , " or the blind girl , with Miss Nellie House in the till rolu. Immediately on the opposite side Is locatci the American booth with the emblems o Undo Knni proudly lloatlm ; around , Mrs Augusta Pratt having entire charge , witl the. following ladles us assistants : Mrs Shields. Mrp. J. Evans , Mm. W. K. Clark , Mrs. .Manning , Mrs. S. W. Minor , Mra , D V , Slides , Mra , St. John , Mra , I ) , H , Good rich , MI-H. Dooulittlo , Mrs , HolU and the Misses Emma Howcll nud Laura Alexander The visitor to tills part of thu Imllulng Jlrt > t bceamo uwaro of its presence , by coming ii contact with "Undo Sinn , " who through the courtesy of Mr. W. H. Alexander took the guests into his refreshment departments where cream and c.ikcs are served , In the art dciwrtmi'iit Mrs. K. A Thayer of Kallihi , Col. , had charge of the living plot uras. This lady has been very prominent ii helping this entertainment to bo n success. A repetition of thu entertainment was given lutttavonliu' . An to the success of the exhibition , whic ! although it proved to bo not as jjre.it II nun cially ns lii'd been rxpocttM , still onougli will however , bo cleared bo as tc reduce the dobi n little , The net proceeds , Including every thin ; ; after nil dcbtN have horn paid , t > uch m music and hall , will nmo'iit to the neighbor hood of fVXi. ( The lady munagcis uro cs iicoially grateful 5o Messrs. Max Meyer Ill-nit. , tlin well-known merchants ? \vliodmlh ) loaned them many rare pieces nf urt , wlilyl nddoil greatly toward > i.ikini { the urt depart mcnl thu success that It V.MS. To the many pretty young ladles who KiaeO'.l the booths by their presence , cs liut-hiily those of the curdy booth , as well as nil others , the tl.ankj of Uio innnngcrs an cxtcndud. I It was iiulccd a fuuhlonixb'.o audience thai graced the buiMIng with ll pic&eiiuU luo evening. I'rotty fuccs roigncd supreme v.'hllu il.ti booth * pix-M-nted ui ; even uioro KELLEY , SlfGER & CO. , Parasols. Parasols. Parasols. Wo nro now showlntf an elegant line of PARASOLS IN CHANGE ABLE MORIE PLAIDS AND CHECKS at remarkably low prices. 10O Coaching Parasols in plain satin with handsome sticks , assorted colors , at $1.OO ; real value $1.4O. 76 Coaching Parasols , all silk satin with heavy English sticks , paragon frame and gold tipped wires , in Black , Tans , Cardinals , Navys and Seal Browns at $3.15 ; worth 64.OO. 1OO Ladies' fancy Merle Silk Para sols , with solid paragon frames and beautiful English sticks , in all the very latest shades , at $4.OO ; real value $4.76. These are only a few of our numer ous stylos. Sun Umbrellas. Sun Umbrellas. Sun Umbrellas. 160 Ladies' 26-inch Gloria Silk Umbrellas , with paragon frame and natural sticks , at $1.65 ; good value for $2.12 J. 1OO Ladies' 26-inch Gloria Silk Umbrellas , with paragon frame and gold mounted sticks , at $2.25 ; worth $3.OO. 2OO Ladles' 26-inch All Pure Silk Umbrellas with paragon frame and fancy natural sticks , WARRANTED to glvo good wear , only $2.65 ; worth $3.6O. New Dress Goods , New Scotch Ginghams , New French. Satines. Corner IDod.g'e ra7 ± i.d. ± 5tlDstreets. . Take the Dodge and SOtli Street-Gable cars. Ehey pass our door. gay appearance than on the evening previous. Up stairs in the art department , to make it more attractive , the tableaux hud been changed and the different scones were greeted with vociferous applause by the many who had paid the extra ten cents to witness them. The American Hooth win re the light re freshments were served also aid an excellent business , while the numerous pretty young ladies who had charge of the "Candy Uooth" were loud in their praises of the attention that had been paid to their department by the numerous youngg.illantrios who disliked the idea of passing it without contributing their share. At all the other pretty booths there was not ono that had cause to complain , for ample was the patronage that was bestowed upon them by their admirers , suflicicnt to warrant the sentiments of one who remarked that It is both "business and pleasure" to voice them nil. During the evening pretty dances were in troduced which attracted the attention of all , as Hid also the odd and quaint costumes which bedecked bcvys of younir ladies as they promenaded around the building. Diuiily'H. The last session of the West End Whist club was the best , and was held Wednesday evening at tlio beautiful rcsidcc no of Judge Dundy , 71S South Twenty- ninth street. The Misses May and Luna Dundy wore hostesses , and they have justly won local fame as enter tainers. They were assisted by Mrs. D. II. Wheeler , Mrs. Ucdick and Mrs. Sharp. The club is composed of twenty-five members , and each , on this occasion , was granted the privilege of inviting five friends , and , as a consequence , the pnUitial homo was thronged with lovers of the game. The ladies were attired in full evening dress. During the game the guests were refreshed with claret punch. Later in the evening refreshments were served , consisting of strawberries , ice cream , cake of different varieties , and coffee , The ladles' prizes , n handsome scarf pin and handkerchief-holder , were won by the Misses Ida Sharp and Lunn Dundy. The gentle men's pri7csa cigar-holder mid paper basket. were capurcd by Si-iplo Dundy and Will Hcdlek. Among these present wero. Mr.s. Cutlin , of New York city ; Mrs. Emma Homan Thayer. Denver ; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Vuill , Mr. and Mra. C. E. Squires. Mr. and Mrs. H. Eota- brook , Mr. nnd Mrs. Colpetzer , Mr. and Mrs , G. M. Hltchcol-k , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. It. Webster , Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ames , Mr. and Mrs. Stubbing Mr. and Mrs. Patterson , Mr. and Mrs" . Hradford , Mr. and Mrs. Har- ton , Mr. and Mr . Dr. Cofftmm , Mr. and Mrs , Nye , Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Whroler. The MIHSOS McCord , of St. Joseph ; Gar- ncaii , of St. I.o.ils ; Knight , Gnrtrudo , and Minnie Clumbers , Hums , Lake , Hoyd , Congdon , Lai-iiner , Wakcley. Wall , Gilbert , Ida and Matt > Sharp , Hoblnson , Millard , Summers , Halcombe , Kichardson , and Wool * worth. The Messrs. Ego , Hishop. Sharp , Douel Olfutt , Wllcox , Full-Hold , Mulntosh , Wukeley , Hamilton , Ogdcn , Hlngwalt , Mc Millan , Patrick Corton and numerous others. There were so many lovely costumes worn by ( ho ladius tu ) < t u description of fiv.no of them would bo interesting and appropriate. Among them were noticed the following : Miss May Dundv , handsome- costume of cream albatross , clr.bontely trimmed In hell- otropo moire , diamonds. Mrs , E. S. IJuiidy , Jr. , blue dotted swlss , with laoo trimmings. Miss Lena Dumly , cream serge and red velvet. Mrs. D. II , Wheeler , very becoming dress of whitu lace , derolctto and alecveless. Miss Sharp , blue faille , becoming and striking. Mlbs Ida Sharp , cream gronnillui * , trimmed in blue. Mrs , Joseph Gornoau , o'.o ant brown satin with bronc biocr.de. diamonds. Miss Ourneau , wuito luce with blue trim' mings , dceclcttc. Mrs. Squires , an cffootivo costume of black dotted net and Jet. Mrs Ks'.sbrook , lov Uy dress of bluck moire and tullo. on traino , Mi's. W. K Vulll. copper cok-rrd faille , en trutnc , very breaming. Mrs. Jay Morton , black sllU , elaborately trimmed in Jet. MUsVall , a beautiful creation of cmim snrpo and green velvet. Miss Gilbert , bUtk silk skirt and copper colored pluehvalst , wonderfully bmunlnir. Ml s ConrV.cn , broiyn h-atln combined with pink moiro. Mrs. Stcbtlns , pretty costamo of pale blue j cashmero. Mlbs Wakely , blark silk unu hi--o. Mr * . Colpetzcr , ei.'gmu black silk , jcttfi ! , dUr.i.iiKK Mils ISv'jd , grey faille and velvet. Wo talto pleasure in informing our customers thai after many experi ments wo have at last secured a line of Black Hosiery called 'ONYX" STAINLESS BLACK , which will not stain the foot or gar ments in any way and withstands the effects of perspiration as well as repeated washings with soap and soda. soda.Wo Wo guarantee that the dye con tains no ingredients likely to bo In jurious to the wearer or fabric. Hav ing thoroughly tested the goods wo confidently recommend thorn to our cuetomors as an article of great merit and ono which will prove a boon to these who have long wanted a Black Stocking which does not stain or lese its color. HOSIERY. HOSIERY. HOSIERY. 86 dozen Ladles' flno Lisle Thread Hose with split foot , in Blaoks.Modos and Assorted Tans , at 26c : worth 37Jo. 1OO dozen Ladies' Brilliant Lisle Thread Hose , all full regular made -warranted fast colors , In Blacks , Grays , Modes and Tans , only 39e ; worth GOc. JERSEY VESTS. JERSEY VESTS. JERSEY VESTS. OO dozen Ladies' flno Ribbed Jer sey Fitting Vests , high nock , Oroam and White only , at 26c : worth 4Oo. G5 dozen Ladies' Swiss made flno Lisle Thread Jersey Fitting Vests with square cut nocke , all silk fin ished , In Oroam , White , Pink and Blue , all sizes , at 86c ; worth $1,16 , Miss Woolworth looked very petite in light blue silk with brown velvet trimmings. Miss M. Chambers , cream erfshmero , ar tistically made. j Collegians Run the Gaunt let of Miscellaneous Examination. On Wednesday last at S o'clock a large nnd appreciative audience assembled in the Creigliton college hall to witness a public specimen of the class work , given by the students of the lowest Latin class. As an nounced in the programme , any ono in the hall was free to question the class upon the matter there laid down , it being the matter passed over in the last three months. The routine of questioning was relieved by a goodly number of declamations , composi tions and songs. Tlio class consisted of about thirty boys , varying in ages from ten to four teen years ; the polished appearance , the spruceness of attire , and the radiant coun tenance of each little gentleman , as ho filed on the stage from a side door , was the gen eral index by which tlio friends in the aud icni'e could pretty well judge beforehand the character of the coming entertainment. A prologue was given by Master Philip Mc- Evoy , welcoming all there assembled , and in a way introducing what was to follow. As they awaited the volunteer questioning from thu audience , the students began to examine each other , the dialogue form being ob served , while ono of tlieii-.own members oc cupied the chair. These present who had formerly believed that Latin and catechism constituted the curriculum of Crolghton college , If any such there woro. hail iimplo opportunity to lay aside their wrong impression. The questioning was not on these branches ulono but also upon United States history , geography Its various branches , English analysis , spelling and do- llning , memory exercises and arithmetic. It was of a sprightly and interesting character. as were the. answers , which were received with applause. Among the pleading features of the exercises were a composition "Tho Value of u stocking , " by Fred Hall ; vocal solo , "Only a Dream of Home , " by Dennis O'Neill : violin solo , "Fifth Air Vurio-Ch , Dnnclu , " by Einil Hofmann ; declamation , "Tho Pauper's Death Hed , " bv Hurt Davis ; tiiis last was an excellent rendition and was heartily encored. At the close , of the exorcises , President Dowling m n few well timed remarks , kindly thanked these present for Mio manifest ap preciation and interest they exhibited in all attairs concerning the college ; ho again cor dially invited any one to interrogate the members of the class which ho assured them was open to publlo examination. No ono responding hu proceeded to urge upon tlio parents of boys the necessity of a thorough classical education , such us Crelghton college - lego endeavors to impart. Tim Mcrritt ICcooption. On Monday night the ninny friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Morritt nnd Miss Minnie Uusenthal relebiiitcd the occasion of their InUmdnd departure for Kuropo by giving them n complimontury farewell reception. The host of f ncndh assembled at the Windsor ser hotel demonntratcd fully how much the guests of the evening wrro appreciated and beloved by these jircsont A collation was spread by the genial proprietors of the Winu- BOI- , the brothurs-in-luw of Mrs , Morritt and Miss Hosenthal , Among the friends present to wish a happy "bon voyage" were Mr. and Mrs , S. Dreyfus , Mr. and Mrs , E. Simon , Mr. and Mrs , .A , Hrown , Mr. nnd Mrs , I. \Vcdeles , Mr. and Mrs , S. Jacobs , Mr. and Mrs. (1. Scluiw , Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Uoson- stlne , Mr. nnd Mrs. S. Uelchenberg. Mr , and Airs. L. KopaM , Mr. and Mw > . J. C. Kupald , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. Levy , Mr. nnd Mrs. L , J. Uubln , Mr. and Mrs. C. Hrandies , Mr. and Mrs. L. Hess. Mr. and Mrs. L. ICulieh , Mrs. and Mrs. Sol Prince , Mr- unit Mrs. and Ch. Kchlr.nk , Mr , and Mrs. N. J , Uenson ; thu Misses Sura ami EUhcr Jacobs , Dora Schlank , Augusta Kopald , Addio nnd Eva Gladstone and Mlnnlo Ito.Hcn- hill ; th ? Mosers. Herthold , Hloom , Forth , APii'ico Llso , My'sdrs. Dopuns , Gross , Be- llfamin , Ilabbi Hensou , nnd the Messrs. Hloom and Prince delivered toasts. MUs Jacobs , in behalf of thu youi g ladles' coffee parly presented the two gunsts with two valuable fans. Koran tostly t'oral ' prosenta- wpiaalso mndo. They lull via the North- westvrn lost Thursday , of Kiuupr\l ( < * cha/'l. No better example of the eoclal auil pntri- otic trnltb of the German rare could bo given than the drUxhtfu ! Blltherlng of gentlemen at Uoicnmimd'a cafe on Thursday evening They composed the members and guests or uft , " nu c vnr.uaton ! com * Linens arfdS&ousekeep- ing Cfcoods. TABLE ! "BAMASK. 2O plecoa Turkey Red Damask , warranted fn&t ° jbplors , nt 26o per yard ; reduced fropi 4Oc. AT BOo 12 pieces heavy Cream Table Damask , O3 Inches wide ; re duced from 76c. AT 05o 14 pieces extra heavy and flno Oroam Damask , O3 inches-wide usual price 80c. AT 76o 1O pieces heavy and flno Bleached Double Damask , GO Inches wide , tisually sold at 61.OO ; for this sale 76a. AT 81.OO 12 pieces Bleached Double Damask , satin finish , now pattoni , at $1.OO ; reduced from $1.4O. Napkins. Napkins. Napkins. AT $1.6O 10O dozen 6-8 Bleached Gorman Linen Napkins , former price $2.OO ; for this sale $1.5O. AT 81.76 1OO dozen 3-4 and 6-8 Bleached All Linen Napkins , satin finish , regular price 62.6O. AT $1.96 20O dozen 3-4 Grass JBloachod Gorman Linen Napkins , warranted to wear ; reduced from $2.75. AT $3.OO Wo have just SO dozen 3-4 Bleached Irish Linen Napkins which wo have sold at $4.5O , 85.OO and 86.GO per dozen. This is the best value over offered by any house west of Now York at $3.OO. 25c Towels. 25c Towels. 25c Towels. AT 25c 25O dozen extra largo slzo Bleached Huck and Damask Towels - ols , knotted fringe and fancy colored border , worth 40o to 6Oc ; for this sale 25c. AT 6Oc All our Huck and Damask openwork , hemstitched , knotted fringe Bleached Towels which wo have sold at 75c and 85c ; reduced to 50c. 1 case of the Real Patent Mitchollne Imported Bed Spreads in Scarlet , Pink. Fawn , Light and Navy Blue , warranted fast colors , at $3.OO ; worth $5.OO. 1 case Marseilles Pattern Bed Spreads , extra'largo size , at $1.OO reduced from 81.5O. posed of American-Germans to perpetuate and keep green the memory of their fathers and kin who had fallen in battle. To the in spiring strains of a march from the Elite orchestra , Prof. Sclienkc in the lead , the fol lowing named members and guests marched Into tlio banquet hall , with their president , L. Hoscnmund , in the lead : Ed. J. H. Wohlcrs , William Wiedemann , M. Lcntz , O. Harsch , M. Hande.M. Flothow , H. Shilling , O. Siemssen , E. G. Gruble , J. Schopmann , H. Andresen , G. Walter , C. F. Houfrer , Ernst Wiese , Christian Grotmak , W. Wccker , L. Wandrich , Charles Hur- mcister , August Spccht , Simons It. Sehoen , Charles Barker , Itoschmann H. Husckist , Karl Kaufman , Willis Kaufman , O. Uem- inghoven , Frederick Schuake. The company sat down to a table of luxury and the well trained waiters were agreeable to the wants of the guests and served them with promptness and dispatch. President Hoscnmund welcomed the party in his usual happy and agreeable manner , and referred to the meeting as one that all those who as sembled should feel proud of. Vice President Siemssen responded in a like strain and rc- feired to the growth and prosperity of the society since its last annual gathering. Be tween the serving of the several courses there was instrumental and vocal selections from the orchestra and party. Among the toast respondcrs were L. Ilosenmund , M. I ) . Stando , Frederick Schnake , Captain 13ur- meister , Julius Poycke , and others. Imperial Mny Party. Tlio Imperial club , which Is exclusively a a social organization of North Omaha young people , gave their last party of the season at Goodrich's ball , Sunders street , on Thursday evening. The ladles nearly all were white dresses , which always make pretty girls look prettier and with their lloral ornaments they looked truly like a "rosebud garden of girls. " The music for the occasion was furnished by violins and harps , a little different from the usual orchestra music and was a delightful change. Louis Littloflcld , the master of ceremonies ' , led in the grand march , being as'sistcd by Miss Nettie Aumuck. The party was declared by all to bo the best of a suc cessful series. The dancing programmes were among the prettiest that the society editor has seen this season. Among these present were : Mr. W. F. Clark , the Misses Von Ilnller , Mr. Louis Llttletleld , Miss Nettle Aumark , W. H. Huxhold , Miss Annie. Huxhold , Mr. and Mrs. H. II. Lucas , Mr. and Mrs. Hen- slmw , Miss Lake , Mr. liacbeth , the Misses Macbeth , Mr. Greer , Miss Dedrick , Mr. Tuscort , Miss Annie Dedrick , Mr. John AV11- litt , Miss Voh Heller , Mr. Crulekshank , the Misses Crulckshunk , Mr. Hunter , Miss Hun ter , Mr. Allen , Miss Hazzard. Mr , Argo , Miss Hcdman , Mr , Hustln , Miss Ward , Mr , Ander son , Miss Cooler , Mr. Healey , Miss Thomp son , Mr. and Mrs. Achcson , Mr. Fred Ache- son , Mr. and Mrs. Neal , Miss Caltor , Mr , J. P. Crulekshank , Miss Kclley , Miss Jessie Smller , Mr. D. H , Christie , Miss Huxhold , the Misses * Fry , ihovls , J. C. Murphy Walker , W. A. Van-Ice , Miss Walker. U was impossible to get a full list , but there were about forty.couples present. The pupils of Mrs. S. E. Clappo , assisted by Mr , E. Crapj ) nmMho Central Glco club , gave a very cntcrtalifltig muslcalo at Crap's music hull hist Tuesday evening. Notwith standing the prevailing humidity of the atmosphere then * was .a good uttendaneo of the friends of the performers , and their ap preciation of the' miislc was attested in the fact that nearly all the bololsts were recalled , It would bo making Invidious distinctions to mention especially any one of the many soloists , but the quartette by the Ochiltrees Was notoworthy1ftiib''pcrformor8 being nil of ono family. Thoj Central Glee club is the male choir ot the Contra ! United Preaby- terian church and arc drilling with Mrs. Clappo. They are worth hearing. Onialm On arils' Dance. A number of the Omaha Guards gave va pleasant and informal hop at tlio armory an Tuesday evening. The affair was almost an impromptu one and was all the more de lightful for so being. Tlio boys all were their uniforms and tlio occasion was thereby given a distinctively military appearance. Preparations are being made for a grand ball and reception on the evening of the 2Sth. Oillii'H Municale , Miss Julia E. Oflln gave an informal and pknsant muslculo at her homo on Willow avenue , in Council Hluffu , Thursday night. Tliose taking part in the performance were : Professor Hacteus ; vocal , Mr. H. 13. Young , accompanied by Aludaao Young and Mrs. Wo will offer for the coining week n choice selection ot JERSEYS , In Blacks , Cream and Colors. A Jersey nil-wool for $1.00. For $1.60 wo will sell a Jersey that other houses pronounce cheap nt $2.00. A handsome Cream Jersey Vest Front for $1.60. At $2.25 wo show a flno cashmere yarn Cream Jersey that is n bargain. An olcpfant Cream Jersey with plaits and vest front for $2.85 , which other dealers offer as cheap at $3.60. Our Jackets nt $4.G5 mot with such favor last week that wo telegraphed du plicate orders oust , and will place on sale Monday morning the best line of Jackets over shown in Omaha , and con tinue our prices until they are closed out. "Wo have still a few choice things in NowmarKcts and Raglans , on which wo shall make prices to close. Our line ol Fichus , with knotted silk fringe , have mot with decided favor for the past wcok , and no bettor spring wrap is offered to the trade. Prices , $2.2.5 , $3.15 , $3.2-3 , $4.00 , $5.00 , $0.00 , $7.60 , and up wards. Wo show the best Persian Shawl for $4.00 over offered at retail. Remember our Shirt Waists for boys. Prices from 2oc to $1.60. Take the Dodge and 20th street cable cars that pass our doors. \Vndsworth ; piano , Mrs. Skelton , Chicago : vocal , Mrs , Ward , Miss Puscy mid D. M. Treynor. - Elegant refreshments were served and a delightful time enjoyed socially. Among these present were : Mr. and Mrs. John N. HaJdwin , Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kimball , Mr. and Mrs. Ward , Mr. and Mrs. Hums. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. M. Pusey , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pusey , Mrs. Dr. Pinney , Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Stubbs , Miss Jennie Unldwin , Mrs. Frank Lawrence. Mr. Hisnop , of Omaha , and a number of others. Hebrew LiiullcH Sewing Society. The entertainment and ball to bo given under the auspices of this association on tlio 22d inst. , at Metropolitan hall , promises to bo u pleasant event. The sweet cause of charity , for which it is intcdcdto be given , insures its success. Messrs. Elguttor , Friedman and Haer will recite original essays , Mrs. Martin Calm will sing a number of seclcctions and the talented Misses Isaac will contribute largely to the musical and literary features of the event. On for Germany. Otto Beindorf and wife loft yesterday for Germany , where Mr. Heindorf will devote two years to the study of music. They stop for short visits with friends and relatives in Clinton , la. , and Chicago. They then go directly to Now York , setting sail in the steamer Elder on the 19th inst. They land in Bremen seven days later if the voyage is propitious. Pnrncll Clul ) . The Par/fells hold their usual bl-wcekly dance at Cunningham's hall on Wednesday evening and had the usual turnout of Jolly young ladles anil gentlemen that distin guishes all the parties of this club. Hoff man's ' orchestra furnished the mnslc ns usual , having done BO for over two years past , so that it has almost como to bo part nf the club. About eighty couples were present. ConjrrCKUtloiial Concert. The Young People's society of the Sara toga Congregational church hold their post poned concert on Thursday evening. The roads were still in a fearful condition , bJit there was , nevertheless , a good turn out. The musical selections presented were all rendered acceptably. Tlio Now The new society game of "angling" was given its formal introduction to Omaha people at the residence of Colonel Chuso on Saturday evening. Miss Fannie Uuttcrllcld was hostess. The game proved to bo very interesting and oven exciting. A number of prizes were given to the most buccessful anglers. Y. M. O. A. Thursday night nineteen young men as sembled at the rcsldenco of Dr. IJcniso for the purpose of organising a committee to ufflist in securing the money required to complete the Y. M. C. A. building. Mr. Gee . C. Jennerwns elected chairman , while Mr. Silas Cobb was chosen secretary. After the business had been transuded , the genial doctor announced that refreshments would bo served. Short speeches and songs fol lowed , after which the company dispersed to meet again next Thursday at the same placo. NOTH8. UK GUVVKH-l'OTJ.V. Ofllcor O. M , DeGravos was married to Miss Mary Potin on Tuesday evening ut the residence of Ofllcor Sheep , an intimate friend of the groom , The mnrriugo was a quiet ono and was witnessed , by a few friends and rela tlvcs. They arc a very handsome conplo and are- greatly esteemed by their associates. The groom is ono of the mounted jiollco , Sl'PUIIMOTT ItCVXOI.llH , Mr. Wilkcs McDcrmott , well known among the architects and contractors of this city us liar ) , owner of ono of the best quarries of brown htono in the neighborhood of Dulutli , was married In this city Thursday to Miss Hattia ItoynoldB , u charming young lady of Sipux City. The speed with which the knot was tied led some of Mr. Mclermott'i > friends to bellnvo the affair an elopement , which the jtonderous groom did not deny , but laughingly said ho was satisfied if the rest were. The newly married pair left last night for an extensive tour through the northwest. TU'XIOA I.OXO. Thcro was a very pleasant wedding last Monday evening ut the residence of Hon. E. 1C. Long , the bride's father , on park avenuo. The contracting parties were Miss Anne Long , Mr. Long's eldest daughter , and Mr. Robert Tunica ; Miss M > iy McICcnnu acting us bridesmaid tun ! Mr , U. C. OmuhunUro aw SHOE DEPT. BARGAINS FOB MONDAY AND NEXT -WEEK. Men's solid Seamless Shoos , $1.05. Ladies' Genuine- Bright Dongola Button Shoos , $1.97. Wigwam Slippers , 80o to $1.00. Men's Shoes. Men's solid seamless button and congress Shoos , 61.95 ; worth $2.CO. Men's Kangaroo Shoos , congress and button , $3.85 ; worth $5. Men's Flno Calf Seamless Shoes , congress , lace and button , $4.5O. Men's finest Kangaroo hand sowed Shoos , Waukonphasts and Opera lasts. $6.5O ; elsewhere $7.5O. Men's finest Cordovan hand sowed Shoos , lace , button and congress , plain "Harvard Too , " $7.GO ; worth $8.6O. Ladies' Shoes. Ladies' genuine Bright Dongola Button Shoos , $1.96 ; worth $2.5O. Ladles' flno Bright Dongola Button Shoos , C. S. and Opera styles , C to E widths , $2.87 ; worth $3.5O. Ladies' genuine French Kid Button Shoos , Opera style , O to E widths , $3.OO ; worth $4.6O. Ladies' French Dongola Hand Turned Button Shoos , O.S.andOpora styles , Bto E widths , $4.OO ; worth $5.00. "Wigwam Slippers. Men's Wigwam Slippers , $1.OO. Ladies' Wigwam Slippers , 9Oc. Boys' Wigwam Slippers , with ex tra solos , $1.OO. Misses' Wigwam Slippers , 80o. OnePrice to All. best man , the Uev. W. E. Copeland ofllciat- mg. Among these present were Mrs. ox- Governor J. P. Johnson and Bister , Mrs. Riley of St. Louis , Mr. and Mrs. CJeorgo C. Hassctt , Mr. and Mrs. II. H. Uockcnflold , Mr. and Mrs. John Gunnon , Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Haskcll and daughter , JUiss lues ; the Messrs. Charles HoUertson , Fred Pickens. L. Livcsey. An elegant supper was served , and many costly and useful presents were re ceived. IUVH iioi.-rnx. Miss Blanche M. Davis , daughter of Charles H. Davis , the artist , was married to Lester Holten on last Tuesday evening at the Seward street M. E. church by Uev. C. W. Savidgo. There was a large number of friends and relatives present. At 8 o'clock the bride entered the church , es- cortcd by her father , the groom attending his mother , and took n position before the minister , who performed the ceremony with a great deal of solemnity , and at its con clusion delivering to the contracting parties a beautiful and instructive ad dress. The reception took place at the residence of the bride's mother , 2710 Grant street , where a bountiful repast was enjoyed. The K. of L. band was present and discoursed some e ccllent music. The bride's dress was of cream satin , en traino looped witli snow balls. The ornaments were dia mends , and the presents were many and val uable. Social ( iosslp. S. S. Campbell is in Denver. C. F AVollcr has gone east. Dr. Oalbrulth is in Cincinnati. Major Samuel F. Uurdctto is taking a tour through the far west. Mrs. William Wilde has returned from Mount Vcrnon , N. V. Onicor McCarthy and John Shannon have gone to Hot Springs. C.iptain and Mrs. Simpson and daughter Louise nro In Cheyenne. Mrs. Albert Abel , of Denver , Ctolo , , is the guest of Mrs , Adolph Meyer. Mr. and Mr. John Hurleigh arc planning a trip to England in the near future. The members of the Union club represent an aggregate capital of nbout $5,000,000. Mr. H. H. Hloso leturns from his month's ' trip to the HooMcr state looking rested nnd refreshed. Mrs. Henry Fuhrman. of Fremont , is ltd truest of Mrs. Adolph Moycr. Hobort Wilkinson , of I'oughkPOTisic , N. Y. | is in the city , the guest of friends. W. M. Cowherd has loft for Cftiiipbcllvlllc , Ky. , for a four weeks' visit among friends. Mrs. M. Gnrllclis , of Now York , IB the guest of her daughter , Mm. Anna M. Votes. Dr. H. C. Moore is In Cincinnati attending the convention of the National Medical nsso' elation. Mr. and MM. Snm ICntz lenvc for Europd on Tuesday , where they will travel for thrco months. Mrs. Osburg , of Sim Francisco , In the city , the guest of her cousins , General nutl Mrs. Urcck. Miss Esmcrald Hoyle , sister of .Tuan noylo , of Kearney , was in the city Friday on hoif way to the east , Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Eustls lofton Thursday for Son Francisco. They were accompanied , by Miss Jackson. Mrs. O. 1C. Uamsey Is on her way to Eng land. The vessel In which she sails leaves New York next Thursday. Mrs. F. F. Hone , of Philadelphia , N the guest of her brother , Mr. W. J. Fulllam , 603 South Thirteenth street. Dr. A. G. Smith , the dentist , leaves In ft few darn for Honif Kong , China , to opcrnto on the ivories of the celestials. General Hrlsbln , U. S. A , , nnd family , of FortMcKlnnoy , are visiting Major nnd Airs. W. E. Uivary , 1831 Cass street. Mrs. ,1. II. Hershey , wife of the partner of W. A. Paxton , Sr , , of O'Fnllon , In this state , Is In the city visiting Mrs. Paxton. John Hcnnison and wife and daughter Minnie , of Kcwaneo , 111. , parents anil sister of the Hcnnison brothers , nro in the city on a short visit. Joseph Poland and wife , of Montpellor , y t , are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Thurston. Mr. Poland is an uncle of Mr. Thurston. Vlrglnlus lodge , ICnlghts of Pythias. No. 05 , will open the strawberry and Ice cream season at Goodrich hall , on Saumlors street , on Wednesday evening next. Mrs , J. Mnndclbcrg of Hnltlmorc , Mil , , Is visiting her son , A. Mandelbcrg. Mrs. S. Hoscnthnl of thu sumo place , Is visiting her daughter , Mrs. A , Mniulclborg , On Friday evening the Grocer Clerks union gave their llrst annual ball at Masonio temple. It was well attended and was a pleasant and successful affair. Mrs. Philip Schoch , of Ottawa , III. , who has been visiting her daughter , Miss Minnie Walthcr , returned homo Wednesday. She was accompanied by Miss Carrie Wnlthor. " The marrlngo ceremony of Miss Krotoh to Mr. H. Sonnensclilcn will take place at the Jewish synagogue on May 21 and wlll'bo fol lowed by a banquet at Koscnmuml's hotel , Miss Miriam Chnso , after two and a halt years' absence in Europe , during which , .the greater part of her time , was devoted to , the study of music , has again returned to Omaha. Mr. E. G. Grubo has been chosen by the Omaha Turn voriu to represent them nt < the national convention of turners to bo hclil soon In Chicago. Ho leaves for that elty ou Friday next. Dr. nnd Mrs. Wright nnd family , formerly of this city but now residents of California , have been in the city for some days visltinj ? old friends. They left Tuesday evening fop Homo , N. Y. i Miss Trant , of Chicago , who has been visit ing in the city for some days with the faUf- ( lies of Messrs. Ilcufoy and Heafoy , left Tuesday evening witli a party of friends for Denver and the west. Cards nro out announcing the marrlaga csremony of Miss Fatiuio Harwich to Mr. > N. Ginsberg , both well known young people of > . this city. The ceremony and reception ta'ko place at Gcrmania hall May 23. A. 13. Stolp. a commercial traveler from Minneapolis , is in the city with a view to Jo' eating here. Mr , Stolp is ono of the Jlncst tenor singers in the country , anil would bo warmly welcomed by the music loving people ple of Omaha. Hov. A. W. Lamar , pastor of Uio First Haptlst church , leaves shortly for Washing ton to attend an annual gathering of church delegates , whoso chief object is to considcv missionary and educational work within that denomination. Mrs. Lieutenant Kennon , wife of the wcll- Icnown aiilo-do-cami ) to General Crook , left Friday evening for Chicago , where she will join her husband , who was lately transferred to that place with his superior ofllecr. Since his departure Mrs. Kennon bus been a guest of Mrs. General Urcck. Mr. Edward Kosewater , whoso life has been threatened with u carbuncle near tlie , basa of the brain , has been out of danger since submitting to the surgical operation by which it was removed. The two boils no\v developing on his neck nro reported as a favorable bign bv the physician. Hev. T. M. House and Mr. and Mrs. , T. M. Davis return to-morrow from n delightful trip through California and the west gen erally. Ono of the points visited was the Yosemlto valley on the wonders of which they delightfully dwell in a Into letter. Mrs , Davis is greatly improved in health by the trip. trip.Stockton Stockton Hcth , for some tlmo a clerk in tlio internal revenue collector's oflico , lias been promoted to the responsible and re munerative position of deputy collector anil cashier. Stockton is a modest , reliable young man and his many friends will bo pleased to Jearn of this recognition of his business qualillcatlons. Mrs. Harry Lawrio and daughter , wife of Harry Lawrio , of Mendelsohn , Fisher & Lawrie , were passengers on board 'tlio Etruria , which sailed from Now York Satur day , the 12th hint. Mrs. Luwrio intends tq pay tier parents a visit In Uroughty Ferry ; ? Scotland , during tlio summer months , amf will return to Omaha about the beginning ot September. Messrs. F. H. Koostors , Ed Mufllt and Oscar Goodwin attended the grand bull given by the pharmacists at Lincoln on Wednesday evening. The boys report the affair a great Jolly gathering. Everything in connection with it was elegant ; the dancing programmes were perfect goms. Mr. Koestors returned Thursday , but the attractions for the other two gentlemen were too great to bo resisted and they lin gered a day or two later. Week Commencing Sunday , May 13th , W tQ fn CD < D rS 4-9 H m ' # rH C3 OQ PC , rtf 0 ° co co Winstanly Bros. , Fam Tex Bender , Cow Boy ous Singers and Musi Fiddler. cians. Tne Three Headed Millar Brothers Beau- Songstress. tilul Tours , A Bearded Lady. Prof. Callahan Ventri Drummond , Champion loquist. Dancer. GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH , Special ' Enuayincnt o/ Mile , LoUarte , Lntu of London , JCny. , thn wonilcr/'nl tlctifiner and in inij < tctnrcr of filumpetl 1'titti run , film will use the White Hewing Machine. i5trJtei > unil > i' ) ' that every tuily attending iluelny thltt weeJ : will lie. jtrcaen- te < l with oiiejttttcni > iSflWdtiu HKxtceoru ( < ( ? / / visitor will receive a Jlmttttl/itl IJinUroldewl Souvenir , ± Oc .d-KOLlt © to .AJL1 lOc