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TiTHE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY JUNE 10. 1888. SIXTEEN PAGES. 3 IN OMAHA SOCIAL CIRCLES , The Society Evonto of the Week * Mainly Matrimonial , GRAVES -WITHNELL WEDDING. Mrs. Pnton'fl Ijiinchcon A Double Wedding Minn Isaacs' Mnftlcnlc Other Mtinlcnl.nml Social KVCH to Gossip. , ' Its Mission. Let nuplrntlon's ardent lire Ho o'er a siln with genial ray Not nulely blight with fell desire The nobler thoughts to sore decay , Hut may each gentle , lambent bcmn Mnturo each virtue , bright and fair , And light ut sunset's dying gleam A life with vintage rich nnd rare. W. J. The UltlliiK Club. , Several young Indies nnd gentlemen of Omaha have organized n riding club under the captaincy of Mr. Wakcllcld , night chief ftt the WoHtcrn Union telegraph ofllce. They went out together for the first tlmo Wednes day evening last , and although it was their first appcnranca on horseback together , they were the recipients of many compliments for their graceful manipulation of the strings. Thcj rode down Farnom four-abrcast , mak ing altogether a very handsome appearance , Mr. Wnfeeflold deserves great credit for the lively interest ho has manifested In this very proper nnd healthful amusement as well as all who participated , and this will probably bo only the beginning of u regular scries of rides during the warm summer months , The party went out again last evening , meet ing as usual at Hanscom park , whence the party proceeded to Fort Omaha to witness dress parade. Among those recognized by the reporter were the Misses Fannlo and Mablo Kill on , Miss Nellie \Vllkins and the Messrs. L. R. Dennis , Frank Gould and Charley Evans. There were a number of others In the ranks also. MlssPnnnto Eaton is particularly a graceful equestrienne and presents a charming appearance on horse back. _ Mrs. Pnxton'H lamchcon. One of the most elegant luncheons spread in Omaha for some tlmo was Unit tendered to Mrs. Tlntycr , of Denver , and Mrs. Boyd , of Now York City , by Mrs. W. A. Paxton on Wednesday afternoon at the Union club rooms. Some forty-two plates wcro sot and the guests wcro at the table from 3:30 p. in. until nearly 5 p , in. The affair was intended particularly for Mrs. Thnycr , 'who is n laily of superior literary ability , and the tables were arranged to represent the initial of her name , "T. " Lovely bouquets were placed nt each plate. Mrs. Paxton sat at the head of the table , with Mrs. Thnyer and Mrs. Boyd on her right and loft respectively. The din ing room was beautifully decorated with llowers in honor of the occasion. The follow ing elegant menu was served : Llttlo Neck Clams on Shell. Doiiilloii. Delrled Cruns on Shell. Spring Lamb , Green Peas. Roman Punch. Volnu Vent of Sweetbreads. Chicken S.ilad. Strawberries with Cream. Neapolitan. Ice Cream , Cake , Fruits. Coffee. Chat , lion Air. Champagne. The luncheon was strictly a ladies' affair , nnd the following persons were present : Mcsdnmcs Thayer , Catlln , Colpet/er , Du- bolsc , Cudahay , Heller , Liningor , Cornish , Yost. Pratt , Savage , Burton , Wallace , 13nr- ker. Dr. Moore , Metcalf , Lake , Congiion , CofTniun. Illmchaugh , Hosowatcr , Carter , Collins , Swobo , Yates , Darrow , Gilbert. Nyc , Dnddisman , Orr , Harbach , Sharp , Boyd , Clark , Lorlag. Morse , Woolworth , Lacy , Fitch , Gallachor. Hooker , Shlvc-rlck , Gar- man , Chase , Mat Patrick , Burdett , Riclmrd- son , Caldwell , Cowln , Hc.ill , Henry Yatcs , Prichctt , KounUe , Breek , Hanscom , Peck , ri. "N. " Patrick , Dr. .Tones. Fnrowcll Itcccption of Mr. Ilarshn. A graceful compliment was extended to the Rev. W. J. Hundm Friday evening In the farewell reception tendered him , pre paratory to his departure for Europe on Sat urday. The affair was held in the parlors of the church nnd was attended not only by nearly his cntlro congregation , but nlso a largo number of loading citizens outside of the church. Interesting farewell addresses were made by Hev. W. U. Henderson and Judge Savage. The judge hus traveled a number of times over thu route mapped out by Mr. Harsha , and ho gravely gave the young minister some valuable and also laugh able advice. At the close of his remarks ho presented him with u check for enough money to pay the entire expenses of the trip , ns a testimonial from a number of the mem bers of his congregation. Mr. Harsha most happily replied , expressing great gratitude for the gift. Mrs. Dr. Darrow rendered a beautiful vocal solo , which was most accept ably received. The remainder of the even- nig was spent in social converse. Miss IsaaCH * Concert. The complimentary concert to Miss Lizzie Isaacs on Tuesday evening at Meyer's hall was favored with an auspicious evening and the auditorium was lllled to oversowing with un. appreciative audience. Miss Isaacs was assisted by Mr , B. B. Young , baritone ; Mr. .Nat Brighum , tenor ; Mr. Ed Brett , violinist , nnd the Children's Symphony orchestra. The following programme was presented : J'AllT I. Toy Symphony Allegro . Haydn Minuet nnd trio. Allegro , vivace , presto. Children's ' orchestra. Violin solo Fantaslo surTrovatoro. Mr. Edward Brett. Vocal solo "Honor and Arms. " [ Samson. ] . . .Handel Mr. B. B. Young. Piano solo ( nItallnn. ) Concerto (1st ( movement. Bach ( bVfraumoswIrrcn . Schumann ( olBercurollo. (4th ( concerto. . . Stcrndalo Bennett Miss Liz/.lo Isaacs. Vocal solo "It Cumo with the Merry Mny. " . . . .Tostl Mr. Nut. M. Briglmm. TAUT II. Piano Solo ( a ) Hliapsodlc-D'Auvergvo . St. Saons ( b ) Etude do Concert . Kroegcr Miss Lizzie Isaacs. Vocal Solo "Es bllnkt der Thau , " . . Uubenstoln Mr. B. B. Young. Violin Solo-"Fif th Air , " . Do Beriot Mr. Edward Brett. Vocal Solo ( a ) "Tho Lillles Clustered Tall nnd Fair , " . Dana ( b ) "Tho Wish , " . ICuckon Mr. Nat M. Hrlgham. Piano Solo ( n ) Scherzo n cnprlcclo F sharp In minor , , . , .Mendelssohn ( b ) Ballade in G minor . Chopin Miss Lizzie Isaacs. The entcrtaiumont proved to bo most satis factory and was greatly enjoyed , Miss Jsaurs played with tier usual cnso and en tirely from memory. Mr. B. B. Young , with his full , Vtrong volco perfectly under control , won favor ns ho always docs. Mr. Hrctt , burring n few mannerisms in playing , did well with his selections on the violin. Ha has a good touch nnd finish. The great feature of tliu evening was the singing of Mr. Nat M. Brlghnm , the universal favorite. The children's orchestra did better even than ut their lust appearance and show the result of careful training on the part of Miss Isaacs , _ _ _ _ _ People's nnuqurt. At the close of the Ladles' Missionary so ciety , of the St. Mary's Avenue Congrega tional church , Monday , Juno 3 , the young ladles of thu society and their friends re paired to the hospitablu residence of Hev. Willurd Scott , the pastor , whora n banquet was spread , covers being luid for fifty. Thejr enjoyed themselves us only young folks can , until the tlmo for the meeting of the Y. P , S. C. I' ' . , when they returned to the church and spent a pleasant hour. D.incliiK Party nt Gcrmunlu Hall. A number of the leading German ladles of the city gave a reception and Oauco nt Ger- jnco'u ' hall lu honor of Mrs. Pomy'q return KELLEY ; SflGKER & ; CO. CORNER DODGE AND FIFTEENTH. STREETS. In order to close out our stock of Beaded Wraps , wo will make prices to insure their ready salo. Lot 1. V shaped with beaded not eloovo , considered cheap at $12.GO. Our price to close 8O.5O. Lot 2. An elegant embroidered V shaped wrap , which has never boon sold for loss than $15 ; our price to close $11. Lot 3. A handsome wrap , bonded front and back , beaded not sleeve , very cheap at $17 ; our price to close , $12.50. Lot 4. A wrap , dull jot , solid shoul der and sleeve , former price , $19 ; on sale elsewhere at $22 ; our price to close $14.85. There are but a few sizes in any of these garments and at prices named are decided bargains. Wo would ad vise an early investigation to anyone ono desirous of a beaded wrap. * We are showing an elegant as sortment of Jorsoysincluding blacks , gobolin , blues , terra cotta and cream ; prices from $1.5O to $4.5O. A handsome cream Jersey at $2.25 and $2.85 , in blacks , gobolin blue and terra cotta , with military braid ing , wo show a decided bargain n1 $3.00. WHITE GOODS. WHITE GOODS Wo nro bettor prepared than ever before , with a very complete assort ment of Wlilto Goods , In India Linens , Canvas Lnco , Ozarnia Lawns , Victoria Lawns. Persian Lawns , Bishop Lawns.Linon Lawns , Nainsook , Ettamlnos , Piques , Marsalllos , Mazalia , Corduroy , Organdies , Batlst , In dian Dimity , Cotton and Silk Mulls , etc. , otc. In cheap mediums and best qualities , all at very low prices , Notice a few special bargains In White Goods for this week. 1,2OO yards Checked and Barred Nainsooks , always sold at 12jo ; this week , Olo. 6.OOO yards Flno Imported Loco Striped Lawns , Sheer White India Linen , Canvas Lace , Corded Stripe and Bar Gznrna Lawnls , Chock and Plaid Nainsooks , at from lOoto 26o a yard. Reduced from 16o nnd 6Oc. This assortment comprises everything in White Goods wo have form erly sold at the prices named. But to move them more rapidly , wo in augurate our flrst JUNE WHITE GOODS SALE , by reducing prices nearly ono half. Beautiful French Marsaillos , Corduroy , Pique , otc ; materials suitable for white street costumes. Wo show thorn in numerous qualities from 17o to 7Oc porYard. Handsome and Sheer Pure Linen Lawn at 60c and 76c. French Organdies , the finest and most sheer of all cotton fabrics , at 33c , 46c , 674c , O6c , 76c , 85o. Fancy English Batiste , full 36 inches wldo , and fast colors , guaranteed to wash , 12 5 c. DRESS GOODS. DRESS GOODS Wo call special attention to the three qualities of Black English Mo hair , which wo pjaco on sale Monday morning. This material is a styl ish , drossy and wear resisting fabric ; remains free from dust , and never changes color ; especially desirable for traveling and street drossos. Our prices always the lowest , 75c , 85o and $1. See our largo stock of white , cream and evening shades of flno wools In Cashmeres , Nun's Veiling , Albatross , Henrietta , French Serges , Flan nels , otc. Two special numbers in White Dress Flannels , full 64 inches wide at $1 and $1.25 poryard ; actual value $1.35 and $1.76. , , Cream Habit Cloth , very handsome and stylish5O -Inches wide , at $1.26 per yard. " All of our Challles , reduced to 16c ; desirable and choice styles. Gents' Furnishing Goods Men's ronl balbrlggnn undershirts nt 25o , well worth -10c. Men's jean drawers , porTcctly mmlo nnd finished nt HSc , worth 6Uc. Men's very flno balbriggnn shirts nnd drnwprs ut 60o each , worth Too. Men's fancy stripe bnlbrlppan shirts nnd drawers at COc each , aetuiil value 75c. Men's real Pronuh ImlbrlgRan shirts nnd drawers at 5'Jo ' each ; this is our reg ular 83c quality. Men's flno white summer merino shirts nnd drawers at COc each , worth 7oc. Men's real French balbriggan shirts and drawers extra good value at Too each , roculnr price SI. 00. We have extra largo sizes In men's underwear ; 42 , 4-1,40 , 48. WHITE SHIRTS. Men's white nnlaundrlcd shirts made ot good muslin and fine linen bosom , nt 39c worth GOe. Men's white unlnundricd sliirls irmtlc of. Now York mills muslin and all linen at 05c worth OOc. Men's white Jaumlricd shirts , extra line quality wo oiTor at 75c , worth $1.J5. MEN'S 11 ALP HOSE. Wen's seamless balbriggan half hose at lJc , worth -Oc. Men's seamless liblo thread half hose , in fancy stripes and bolid colors , at _ 5c , worth -lOu. Wo have a lull line of the "Onyx" fast black half hose at 40c and 50c. FLANNEL SHIRTS. Men's fancy French flannel shirts , all now styles and nicely made , ati _ , worth 42.60. 6 Shoe Department Men's white ulght shirts , made of good muslin nnd extra long , at 65c , worth 7Gc. IHO pair Ladies' kid Oxford tics nt ei.n.5. 200 tmirs Indies' bright dongola hutton - ton shoes at $1.8 ! ) . worth fci.oO. 215 pairs Indies * line daugola llexlhlo solo button shoos at $ _ .K" , worth W.oO. IHO pairs Indies' "Paris kid" hand' turned button shoes , U to E widths , nt $3.8 ! ) , worth $ . -5.00. 1)8 ) pairs ladies' glove kid hand turned Congress shoos ( just the thing for ten der feet ) at 81.75 , worth a'-.iM. , 80 pair ladies' serge Congress shoes at $1.00. MISSES'SHOES. CO pair miss' kid op slippers with heels , at $1. 74 pair miss' bright Dongola button Nowporls , ntl. _ . > . 8(1 ( pair miss' kid spring heel button shoes , at $2. $2.MEN'S MEN'S SHOES. 60 pair men's buckle working shoes , at Sl.JH. 80 pair men's A calf seamless congress working shoos at $1.60 , worth $2. 100 pair men's bright Dongola con gress shoes , at $ . ' 1.60 , worth $1. ! )0 ) pair men's fine kangaroo lace nnd congress shoes , at $ o. 70 pair men's kangaroo hand sewed low Oxford shoes , at W , worth $0. BOYS'SHOliS. Boys' A calf button and congress bhoes , size 1 to/ij , at $2. Boys'flno calf button and lace shoos , size 1 to 5i , S2.60. PARASOLS. 160 ladies' fancy brocaded nnd striped Panibols , with paragon frame nnd as sorted bticks , cardinals , navies and seal browns , sale price $1.50 ; good value for $2.16. 110 ladies'black satin hire trimmed parasols , with paragon frame and ns- b'ortcd sticks at $1.76 ; worth J2.U74. 75 ladies' real pongee bilk-lace trim med parasols , with assorted colored bilk linings and fancy sticks , at $3.25 ; good value for $ -l.i75. : SUN UMBRELLAS. 200 ladies' 2(1 inch "Gloria" silk um brellas , with paragon frame and assort ed natural sticks at $1.60 ; regular price & 2.10. J Corner Dodge and Fifteenth Street. from Kuropc , and nlso to introduce tbe Misses Tinn and .luliu Jobut , of Peoriii , 111. , wbo uro visiting In the city. Over one hun dred and llfty invitations hud been issued. nnd ileurly that many couples were in attend ance. Dancing and the discussion of an ele gant supper were the muin features of the occasion , and were thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Poiny was highly pleased with this graceful compliment extended. I'roKrcHsive Kitebre. The seductive game of progressive euchre is always in season and always excites in terest. A pleasant contest in this game was held Friday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Williams , 1SO. > Ulnnoy street , ICountzo place. These present were : Air. and Mrs. Sloan , Mr. and Mrs. Johnson , Mr. and Mrs. Drake , Mr. and Mrs. Nichols , Mr. and Mrs. Coe , Mr. and Mrs. Kirkondall , Mr. and Mrs. Urady , Mr. and Mrs. Dean , Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Snyder , Mr. and Mrs. Hull , Mr. and Mrs. Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Cam pion , Mr. and Mrs. Allison , Mrs. Thompson , Mr. Gulon , Mr. Uishop , Mr. and Mrs. Hol brooke , Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Ijoyal The Loyal Legion gave their last reception for the season at the Millard last Wednesday evening. Speeches , toasts nnd singing were the features of the occasion. Captain Humphrey paid a glowing tribute to General Shuridan , and Major Clarkson in response delivered "Sheridan's ride" in u spirited manner. Captain FraukMoorcs In Ills felicit ous manner delivered "Tho Woodpecker. " General Brooke , Major Franklin and n num ber of other United Slates oDlccrs were present. Cinderella Carnival. Mrs. Beaten is busy with her bevy of pretty little girls preparing for tlio Cin derella carnival to bo hold at Boyd's operu house week after next. They have already inudo wonderful progress in skillful dancing , while .many are developing hUtrionlc and musical talent that is a surprise to their friends. _ Surprise Party. Fifteen of the young friends of MIssTcrcsa Harris tendered her a very pleasant surprise nt her home , 818 Howard street , last Monday afternoon. The little miss was token com pletely by surprise. Songs , recitations and refreshments served to make It u most pleas ant afternoon for all these present. Ininolicoa Party. Mrs. Adolph Meyer entertained eighteen of her lady friends at an elaborate luncheon on Wednesday afternoon , Cupid's Capers. aiUVES WIIITSBl.U At high noon Wednesday occurred ono of the most elegant weddings that lias happened in the upper circles of Omaha for eomo tlmo. The contracting parties were Douglas N. Graves , of Baraboo , Wls. , nnd Miss Alllo WlthncJl , daughter of John Withncll , and ono of the most charming young so ciety ladles of Omaha. The ceremony took place under a canopy of smilax on the front of which was hung a largo and beauti ful lloral horscshos. Dean Gardner pro nounced the Enured words that muda them one. The bride looked lovely in u white uiolro silk , en traino , handsomely trimmed with Chant illy lace , The veil was f us to nod with orange blossoms and extended to the end of the train , Mr , Eugene Grurcs ofllciatcd as best man. Ncalio Dellls , a charming little miss of three sum mers , and n nleco of the bride , at tended as bridesmaid. In her dainty white. lace costume she looked u veritable fairy , After refreshments were served In the din ing room , which was beautifully adorned with tlowors and fcbtoons of white ribbons. These In attendance at the wedding wcro : H. C. Graves , Chicago ; 1C. H. Graves , Kansas City ; Uev. A. H. Graves. Minneap olis ; Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Deuel , Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Nash. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Nash , Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Her , Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Kortz , Mr. and Mrs. Eruest Poyeko , Mr. and Mrs. Georgi W. Hall , Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hills , Mr , and Mrs. Edward Uosowater , Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Uosowater , Mr. and Mrs. H. Kimball , Mr , and Mrs. Jauics Woodard , Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harbcaro , Mr , and Mrs. Robert Harris , Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Swobo , Mr. and Mrs , Frank McDonnld , Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Shropshire , Mr. and Mrs. K. N. With- neil , Mr. nnd Mrs. P. M , Leonard , Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morris , Mr. nnd Mrs. Henry Hrown. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Williams , Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Phclps , Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sorensen , Mr. und Mrs. Ale * Mc- Ucuzie , Mr , oo'd Mrs. John Manchester , Mr. and Mrs. Harry Winters , Mrs. Iridley , Mrs. Alex AtcAushind , Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Hellis , Mr. and Mrs. E W. Graves , Sandwich , 111. ; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wellor , Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Witlmell , Mr. and Mrs. Van Smith , Mr. and Mrs. M. G. McICoon , I ov. and Mrs. Charles Gardner , Kev. and Mrs. F. H. Millspaugh , May Foreman. Council Bluffs , Miss Liz/io Hrass , Miss Kate Phclps , Miss Lillian Pad dock , Miss Sadiu Nash , Miss Mary Nash , Miss Nettie Phclps , Miss Kate Van Arnery , Miss Carrie Drown , Chicago , Misses Stella and Nellie Hobcwatcr , Mamio and Eminu Filch , Agnes McDonald , Miss Nellie Morris , Miss Jessie Jordan , Minneapolis , Miss Nellie Hollingsworth , Miss Huttio and Clara Crow , Miss Lou Shropshire. Miss Ncully liullis , Miss Hay Libby , Miss Muy Clark , Miss Maulo Hubbard , Miss Callio Standish , Miss Sophie Staudish , Miss Faimlo Cowherd , Mr. H. P. Dovalun ; Mr. and Mrs. Croltts , Council HlulTs ; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sprague , Council Hluffs ; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Formim. Council Hluffs ; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Huy- merMrs. ; Donzier , Mrs. Hattie Clayton , Mr.s. J. T. Clarke , Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Kichards , Mrs. J. Van Arncm , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiley , Chicago ; Mr. and Mrs. J. Sperry. Chicago ; Mr. and Mrs. F. Llbby , Mr. and Mrs. W. Piielps , Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson , Mr. and Mrs. F. Phclps , Misses Nellie Hall , Laura Council , Florence and Nannie Clayton , GracePerlino , Eva Manchester , Susie and Edith Piielps. Mr. and Mis. K. Over , Mr. and Mrs. G , Stiles , Mrs. A. Lclhman , Hev. and Mrs. Lang , Mr. J , T. Slieeloy , Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt , Oakland , Cal. ; Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Taylor , Mr. and Mrs. T. II. Taylor , Mr. anu Mrs. Samuel Heesc , Mr. and Mrs. J. Stafford , Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Mattice , Mr. and Mrs. C. T. McLalii , Mr. and Mrs. Jones , Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Shiill , Mr. nnd Mrs. D. H. Shull , Mr. and Mrs. Leo Yates , Mr. and Mrs. A. Van Ktirau , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phclps , Mr. and Mrs. E. Huno.v. Mrs. Jennlo Goekcn , Mr. and Mrs. N. 1C. Hubbard , Mr. and Mrs. Max Becht , Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cowherd , Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith nnd sis ter , Mulvern , la. ; Mr. and Mrs. George Parr , Messrs. Hyde Foster , Jim Morton , Frank Hrown , Will Morris , Hlch Morris , Frank Hunlon , Frank Berkley , John McDonald , Eugene Graves. T. Croft , Hurry Woller , Frank Clark , Harry Gratton , Will Suyder , F. H. Withncll , J. Connor Farish , J , H. Withnoll , Ed Morris , Hovel H. France. Baron Margueree. Henry J. linird. John Brown. Mart Brown , Ott O. Richards , Oak land. Cal. Some lovely costumes were worn and among them were noticed the following : Mm. John Withnoll , tan colored reception toilet. Miss Eliza Withncll , elegant black lace costume. Miss Lizzlo Withncll , white albatross , silk pasmentrlos. Mrs. W. P. Williams , white faille , court train , pearl trimmings. Mrs. E. D. Hellis , brown faille. Mrs. R. N. Withtioll , black moire nnd lace. Mrs. P. M. Leonard , white moire , court train. Mrs. O. H. Withncll , white albatross. Mrs. Libby , mahogany silk. Mrs. Gardner , gray silk and velvet. Miss Johnson , green and tan silk. Miss McAusland , black velvet and Jot. MUs Nellie Morris , green brocaded silk. Mrs. A. W. Piielps , black and white surah. Miss Edith Phelps , white laco. Miss Luuru Council , blue satin. Miss Nannie- Clayton , brown silk. Mrs. William Shull , heliotrope silk , Mrs. Edward Hauoy , brown silk , Mrs. Reese , Urown silk with pearls , Mrs. Edward Rosewater , black silk and jet. Mrs , Earnest Pcyccko , black silk and luce. Miss Lillie Brass , blue silk. Miss Nellie Hotllngsworth , blue surah. Miss Anna Wcitzel , white moiro. Miss Sudlo Nash , blue brocaded velvet. Mrs , Richard Kimball , black silk and jet. Mrs. Frank Hills , white embroidered cos tume. Miss Knto Phclps , white embroidered mull. In the evening the newly wedded couple loft for the lakes of Minneapolis , where they will pass the summer. In the fall they will tuko up their residence in Barahoo , Wis. , where Mr , Graves has an interest la exten sive stouo quarries. X DEAF-MUTE WEDDISO , An interesting marriage ceremony occurred Thuisday afternoon at the residence of J. J. Kennedy , a quarterof u mile beyond the Deaf and Dumb institute , in which two deaf-mutes named Mr. John Weinberger and Miss El- inlrn Bcborcd were made ono. The ccro- money was j > erformcd by the Rev. W. J. Harsha , which was interpreted in pantomime to the mute pair by Prof. Gillisplo. They re sponded in their sign language1 , and Mr. Hars.hu declared them man and wifo. The wedding was largely attended by deaf and dumb friends , who made a silent but verv dcmoiibtr.Uive company. KV.VKIN M'llllUEIIRR. On Thursday tovetiirig , at MIS Davenport street , Mr. George W. Rankin , of this city , was united in marriage with Lena P. Schrocdcr , of St. Louis. The Rev. J. S. Dctwcilcr spoke the Inagic words that made them one. Mr. Rankin is a rising young business man and is at present in the employ ot ti. A. Orchard. The newly wedded pair will make their home at 20 0 St. Mary's ave nue. nonius . On Tuesday , at 't p. m , , the pleasant homo of Mr. E. B. Wood , IKtl North Eighteenth street , was the beenc of a double wedding of a brother and sister an event before un known in the social history of Omaha. The parties were Mr. J. Herbert and Miss Lucy k. Leeds , and Frank B. Dennis , of May- vilie , D. T. , and Fannie M. Wood. The novel ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. S. Detwcilcr. A bay win dow in the parlor was lilted as a snow-white alcove beautified with smilux and roses , and both couples stood in this place at the same time and wore wedded , the questions being put alternately to thorn. Tlio ceremony was witnessed by a few invited fricndH. In the evening the happy couples left for the Minnesota lakes on their wedding tours. They return the latter part of the month. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis will make their future homo at Mayvillo , Dak. , where Mr. Dennis owns a largo wheat farm. Mr. and Mrs. Woods will remain in Omaha , Mr. Woods being associated In business herewith with his father. Mrs. Dennis and Mr. Woods were formerly classmates together ut Oswego - wego and of late fellow teachers in the Omaha schools. IHKKII . Mr. Cussius M. Baker and Kato E. Quinn were married last , Wednesday evening. They will m-iko their future homo ut 031 South So veil teen th street. ! IHTI1ICIIIXKK. . A very pleasant affair took place at the Barker hotel on Wednesday evening in the marriage of Miss Caroline llnstl of Brook lyn , N. Y. , and Mr. Staiiislav Beranok , for merly n citizen of New York who has for some tlmo resided in this city. Tlio cere mony was performed by Rev. M. J.P.Thing. After the ceremony the bridal party sat down to an elegant repast of many courses , doing ample Justice to tlio excellent products of the kitchen artists of the Barker. The Carty consisted of Mrs , Basil , mother of the ride ; Mr. Basil , abrolhcr ; John Rosicky and wife , Miss Julia Odwarka , Mrs. M. B. Powell and Dr. Hollowtschlner. AMIIUit-MCMAXUS. Mr. G. S. Ambler , for whom Ambler Place is named , has found a pleasant partner in the person of Miss Ella McManus and on Wednesday last scaled a compact with her that is to last through their natural life. The ceremony took place nt the residence of Mr * M , H. McCleary , an aunt of the groom. The Rev. G. Ledge oQlciutcd. Both bride and groom are well known in the city and arc very popular. Mr. Ambler is a pushing and energetic young business man , MCHTENllIntUI'H-Sl'KCIIT. A. C. Llclitonbergor , ono of tlio youngest and most capublo muster plumbers in the city , wont to Chicago Salurduy last. On Wednesday evening 10 | was married to Miss Amanda Specht , daughter of Chris Spccht , the cornice man of tins city. Tlio bride , at tended by her bridesmaids , left ono week ago , to mnko the , needed preparation for tbo nuptials , which tpok place ut the residence of Mr. Lichtcnberger's parents at 1US South Pcoria street. Mr. Specbt and George , the groom's Urother'left for Chicago Tuesday to witness the ceremony , the latter to act as groomsman. The bridal party will return in n few days and take ui > their residence In a beautiful dwelling which the groom has erected in Orchard' ' Hill. The brldo and groom are well known iu this city nnd will bo warmly welcomed to their new hosts of admiring friends. A Pleasant Miiblcalo. The muslcalo given Thursday evening at the St. Mary's Avenue Congregational church for thobeneflt of Miss Georgia Boul ter and the building fund , was a delightful affair. Miss Georcja sang three numbers and displayed remarkable improvement a re sult of her studies in Chicago , Messrs. Hrlgham , Franco and Leutz of course de lighted the appreciativeaudience. . After the gem of a programme | ice cream and berries were served uy the umiablo and enterprising ladies of the church. Ono who was present was heard to say : "A similar entertainment should bo given at least once a month during the summer for the enjoyment of the can't- get-away people. Wo need something bo- bides babe ball and stump speeches. " Miss Mcllona Outtcrfield U luSalt LaVe City. I I General Gossip. Smith is in Chicago. ' Miss Ella Bracken 1ms left for Europe. John Dale has returned from Indianapolis. The Misses Popplcton and Yates are in Stanford , Conn. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Her returned a week ago from the east. R. J. Jenkinson is taking u three weeks jaunt 111 Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hoggs have re turned from the ea.st. Colonel M. T. Patrick and family left for the east on Thursday evening. Frank Beimel , of Dunlap , la , , has been the guest of R. M. Patterson the p.ist week. Mrs. J. H. Calm and son Milton of Chicago are the guests of Mrs. L. D.inbaum. Mr. C. C. puiaglu has left for Williams- port , Pa. , with matrimonial intentions. Miss Grace Himebaugh lias returned from Chicago where she was attending school. \V , B. Copp , of Holyoke , Colo. , has been visiting Omaha friends for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hoggs left on Wednesday.for a trip to New York and Bos ton. Friday afternoon ; Miss Knight gave a de lightful Kensington tea to a number of friends. Mrs. J. J. Brown pave an elegant dinner Thursday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Llningur. Mrs. J. G. McHcan and son , of Chicago , are the guests of Mrs. J. II. Hurlbut. Park avenue. John R. Morrison has returned from Now Jersey where ho was called by the death of his father. Commissioner O'Keofc hus been entertain ing a brother visitor from Now York City tliis week. Mrs. E. A. Cndahy entertained n number of her lady friends at a dinner party at the Paxton on Friday. Miss Flora Montgomery of Palmetto , Teiin. , is tlio guest of Miss Estcllo Mount , 115 South Eighteenth street , Mr , and Mrs. II , P , Haze , of Pclla , la. , are the guests of their son. Sergeant Haze. They will make a three weeks' visit. Mrs. D. T. Mount and her daughter May , accompanied by Mrs. Martin Dunham , Jiuvo gene to Ohio for a month's visit. Miss Grace McCrary , of Kcokuk , is visit ing Miss Fannie Bishop at her homo in ICountzo place , and will remain a few weeks. Miss Nellie Rosewater returned from Now York Tuesday morning where she has been In nttcndunco of tlio Cooper Union Art school. Sheriff Coburn nnd wife will tender a re ception to the teachers in the public schools next Thursday evening at their homo , 2023 Webster. Mr. and Mrs. Herman ICountzo are in Poughkepsle , N , Y. , attending the graduation exorcises ut Vassar college , their daughter being a member-of the class of 1SS8. Miss GcorgioHoulton gave a pleasant inus- Icalo at the St. Mary's avcnuo Congrega tional church. She was assisted by Messrs , Nat Brlgham , Revel Franco and Max Lcntz. C. R. Perfect loft for Ohio Friday evening , whcro ho will join his wife , who is now at Richmond. After a three wooks' trip In va rious ports of that state they will return to Omaha. M. J. Buckley loft for Kansas City Wed- ncsday. Ho will stay there- until the 11th , when ho will go to Chicago , returning in thrco weeks. Mrs. D. E. Edwards of Santa , Col. , ar rived in the city to pass the summer with her daughter , Mrs , Clement Ctiaso. She Is ac companied by her sons , Mr. Wilklo and Mas ter Leroy Edwards. Mr. Charles Ncttlcton , of the Union Pa- cilia headquarters , was married last , Wednes day to Miss Rosa Bcchtoll , the Rev , William R. Henderson , of the Second Presbyterian church , performing the ceremony , A num ber of guests wcro present , and most u beau tiful repast was spread. Knclorticd Powderly. PjTToiumo , Juno 9. The national conven tion of Knights of Labor iron workers , which has been In session hero for the past week adjourned to-day at noon to meet in Chicago the first Monday In April 18S9 , Previous to the adjournment a resolution was adopted endorsing General Master Workman Pow derly for reelection. Largo copper smelting works have Just been established near Proscot , Ariz. This firm's output Is not controlled by the French syndicate which has charge of almost the wholQ output of this country. PHOMINKXTPEIISOXS. Robert Gnrrctt is in Paris , in better health than he has enjoyed for years. Tlio Into Chief Justice Wiiitohad four mes sengers during his llfteen years on tlio supreme premo bench. Thrco of them went mad. Mr. Bhiino is a daily visitor to the now al most deserted American exchange in Paris , lor the purpose of looking over Iho flics of the daily papers. II. II. Bancroft , the San Francisco his torian , has the largest private library in the eountrv. It consists of 50,000 volumes , and is valued at $ ! ( HI,00 ( ) . If Robert tngersoll really plagiarized from Buckle ho must have been intellectually strapped , and nobody who hears his brilliant talk will believe that. E. 1' . Roe , the writer whom a great many people call a novelist , has boon visiting Washington. It may be that Mr. Roe will yet write a capital novel. Ex-Governor Berry of Now Hampshire , who is now in his ninety-second year , organ ised thofirst temperance society in that slalo at Hebron , sixty-two years ago. Editor Charles A. Dana receives a royalty of l'J' < f per cent on each volume sold ol the American Cyclopedia , and thus far ho has rcali/ed over $100,000 from this source. Cardinal Gibbons , Catholic primate of the United States. , is the youngest memberof the Sacred college. Ho was a bishop at thirty- eight , and became an archbishop nine years later. Senator Hawley received thirteen votes for four ballots in the republican national convention of 1884. Ho IB not superstitious , but ho would rather have twelve than thir teen votes this year at first. Ex-President Rutherford B. Hayes is said to have dramatized Scott's "Lady of tlio Lake" when a boy of ten , nnd before ho was twelve ho had read through all the plays of Shakespeare. Secretary Vilas has the gavel used by him in presiding over the last democratic na tional convention bound with gold and mounted on a square of plush , hanging up in his parlor at Washington. The late William B. Dinsmoro , president of the Adams Express company , was known as a "first nlghter" at the New York theatres forovcr forty years. John Hooy is another veteran in the same line. Ignatius Donnelly went to Shakespeare's birthplace in disguise , being dubious of the reception the people of Stratford might ex tend to him. Ho requested to bo left alouo at Shakespeare's tomb and wept thoro. General Sheridan's personal memoirs , which are shortly to bo published , will com prise a work of two volumes , of llvo to six hundred pages ouch , It deals scantily with statistics , but has much to say of lighting. Ex-Senntor Tabor of Colorado was using as a paper weight the other day in his private olllco a bar of gold that wus valued at 12,000. It had como from Ills Vulturu mine , in Now Mexico , from which ho is rculuing another fortune. John W. Mackay , the bonanza king , has a dinner service worth 1100,000. Tlio silver was furnished from Ills own mines , and , upon the completion of the set , ho bought tha dies outright , In order that tlio set might never bo duplicated. Mr. Gladstone owns a valuable plot of lain on the Canadian Hide of Niagara Fulls , If the venerable statesman should take up his residence then c , ho would bo constantly re minded of the house of commons wltn a de bate upon Irish affairs upon tlio boards , Ex-Governor Paulson of Pennsylvania is an inveterate horseman , The other mornlnf , lifter a duyllght bieukfnstho started In tin saddle from Wosttown ( Chester county ) am came the whole distanco-Mwentv miles in tlmo to bo at his bank at the usual tlmo for opening business , Calvin S. Brlco , the hcacl of the Ohio dele gallon to the St. Louis convention , is worti somclhlng like $20.000,000 , nnd this fact la supposed to thoroughly qualify him to suc ceed Henry H , Payne in the United Stales senate. Mr. Hrico's father was a Prcsby. tcrian minister who worked hard on a salary of taoo a year. Ilorrlblo Barbarism. BALTIMOIIB , Juno 0. [ Special Telegram to TUB BEE. | Horrible barbarism is being proved against the chaplain of tlio Clicsa pcako Buy oyster dredgers. It is shown tha in many cuscs the unhappy crews have been so beaten and ill-treated that men have- been glad to throw themselves into Iho walcr am perish by drowning rather than at the hands of the brutal slave-driving captain armed with knives and clubs. AMERICAN MUSICAL TALENT , Grand Work of the National Com Borvatory of Music. MRS. THURBER'S PET SCHEME ; The Closing or the Third Year ol ltd Kxistcnco Shown It to Do Moro Successful ThauVns Kvcn Anticipated. Nntlonnl Conservatory of Minlc. The National Conservatory of Music ot America , In which Mrs. .Teunnotlo M , Thur- > cr has taken sunh an active and liberal In * crest , has Just closed Us third year of good vork , nnd in the Conservatory building , at .28 East Seventeenth street , one night Iho mst week , n programmeof miscellaneous so- cctlons nnd operatic scenes was given , which amply showed the prollciency of the lending ) uplls In vocal accomplishment. For tlio > ast term of ulght months the National Con * scrvator.v of Music of America has given frco nstrnctions In vocal and dramatic nrt , clocu * ion , deportment , fencing , languages , etc. , to icarly two hundred students from every state and territory in the union. Ten of tl\o \ niplls who were not willing to accept gratui tously the udvuntnges of this Institution voluntarily paid for Its privileges. The National Conservatory of Music ol America was Incorporated on September " 1 , IbSS , the following being the Incovporutors : Mrs. August Uelinont , Mrs , Ulchard Irvln , Jr. , Mrs. William T. Blodgett , Mrs. Jcnn- lette M. Thurber , Mrs. T. W.Wnrd , Messrs. August llolmont , Andrew Carnegie , William G. Choato , Josuph W. Drexel , Parko God win , William 11. Grave , Richard Irvln. jr. , Henry G. Marqmmd. JCSHU | Sullgnmn , Tlii'o- iloro Thomas. Francis II. Thurber and W. K. Vundorbtlt. The object of this conservatory , which has been so well carried out , is to glvo to all can didates with u rood musical talent an In struction as thorough us can be found in any of the great musical centers of Europe. Thla . the directors have attained by securing the best available masters for the teaching of nil that contributes to thu formation of an no compllshcd artist. The follows and founders'arc : Mrs. Cal vin S. Brlco , Now York ; Miss Mary F. Cod- dlngton , New York ; Mrs. C. P. Huntington , New York ; Mrs. J. S. T. Stranahun , Brook lyn ; W. W. Corcoran , Washington ; T. Harrison risen Garrctt , Baltimore ; Timothy Hopkins * San Francisco ; Leopold MothudySt. Louis ; A. F. Trlpp , Buttulo ; Miss Mary Gun ott , Baltimore ; Mrs. Lev ! P. Morton. Now York ; Mrs. William Heed , Baltimore ; Mrs. Nnthau Appleton. Boston ; Hon. Erastus Wlmnn , New York : Frank Thompson , Philadelphia ; W. D. Washburno , Minneapolis , and thu fol lowing is a list of subscribers for the season of 18S7-SS : His excellency , Grover Cleveland , president ; the Hon. ChnrlcsiB. Fnirchild , of New York , secretary of tho. treasury ; the Hon. William C. Whitney , , o Now York , secretary of the navy ; the Hon. William C. Endicott. of Massachusetts , sdc- icttiry of war ; the Hon. Samuel F. Miller , of Iowa , justice of the United States supreme court ; the Hon. George Hearst. United States senator for California ; the Hon. Charles B. Fanvell , United States senator for Illinois ; the Hon. William B. Allison , United States Hcnator for Iowa ; thu Hon. John P. Jones , United States Hcnntor for Ne vada ; the Hon. John B. MacPhcrson , Unite' * t States senator for Now Jersey ; the Ho'n. ' William B. Evarts , United States senator foB New York , the Hon. Perry Belmont , of New York City , the , Hon. Hoswell P. Flower , ot Now York C ity. the lion Erastus Wlmnn , ol Stnten Island , Mrs. C. P. Hunttngton. o New York City , the Misses Cooper , of Now York City , Miss Anna Langdon , of No'\v York City. The oflicers of the conservatory arc : President , Mrs. Jcannetto M. Thurbor ; tiensurer , Hichard Irvin , jr. ; secretary , Arthur H. Vivian ; director Jacques Bouhy. The conservatory was opened on December lf > , Itoli , in its present temporary premiHcs la Seventeenth street. At the commencement its main object was the thorough cultivation of the vocal powers of the students , from the rudiments of volco formation to the fullest development of lyric and dramatic singing. Schools of elocution , accompaniment nnd arms wcro , howuvcr , considered necessary adjuncts , and to thnso have been added dur ing the past year the teaching of deportment and the Italian language , and the pupils have also been privileged to listen to Instructive lectures on the "History of Music. " The staff of professors for the scholastic year ) Uht closed was us follows : Singing , Miss Gertrude Griswold , Mrs. Frida Ash- forth , Messrs. Christian Fntsch and Jacques Bouhy ; repertoire , Ferdinand J. Dulckcn ; opera , Jacques Bouhy : elocution , F. * F. Muekay ; ensemble , Jacques Bouhy ; solfeg gio. Mine. C. Hornciminn , Alberto Froneclll , and Frederick Kumpf ; stage deportment , Mamcit Blbcyran ; fencing , Regis Scnao ; Italian , Pielro Cianclli. Arrangements have already been concluded for the addition to the above mentioned brandies of musical education , of a school of. piano , violin , harmony , counterpoint mid composition , and the history of music , for which the serviccsof the following professor's ' have been secured. Piano , Rafael JoselTy , Miss Jcssio 1'lnney nnd Miss Adcle Mar- gulies ; violin. Leopold Llchtonborg ; har mony , counterpoint and composition , Bruno Oscar Klein ; history of music , Henry T. Finck. The next term of the National Conserva tory will open on October 1 , and thocntranco examination will take place as follows : Sing ing class , September 8-1 and t5 ! ; piano , Sep tember ' 'U and -7. In connection with the conservatory , a largo chorus is being formed to bo known as the National Conservatory Choral society , which will be open to persons of any nation ality at an admission fee of $15 , after having shown competence in the trial of voices , which will bo hold on October 15. This chora body will glvo three concerts of important choral works next winter with selected pupils from the conservatory as soloists. , Since the llrst opening of the conservatory several hundred students have benefited by its advantages , some of whom have already made if prominent start In a professional career ; while hundreds of candidates have been necessarily rejected or their date of ad mittance postponed from lack of room In which to train them and the need of funds to provide for the increased stuff which their admittance would necessitate. This excel lent Institution appeals to all lovers of music In this country who have means to bo generous to contribute to the work that IB being faithfully carried out by annual sub scriptions , donations to the building fund erIn In the endowment of frco scholarships ; and the board of directors believe that the No tional Conservatory of Music of America has only to bo better Known to meet tliu support it deserves. Although the education of the conserva tory is free to all unable to pay for it , pro vided that natural abilities justify their ad mission ; still , to emphasize Its nuUoji'il charr iictcr and to secure for each btato the rltiht of being represented in It , there has been established this year a system of frco scholar ships , Of these up to the present time , two belong to Maryland ( The "T. Harrison Gar- rctt" and the "Mary Gurrott" scholarship ) , one to California ( The "Timothy Hopkins1' scholarship ) , and two to New York , ( The "Jcannetto M. Thurber" mid the "Andruw Carnegie" scholarships. ) Ilia hoped that bo- fora long ono scholarship may bo founded for each state , which will bo conferred upon the candidate from the saino who shows the most talent. The sum of $5,1)00 ) , is required for the endowment of a scholarship. Further Information can bo obtained by addressing to the secretary , 123 cast Seven teenth street. \ The Cnclots. WEST POINT , N. Y. , Juno 8. This morn ing there was a cavalry drill In the riding hall. The two small galleries wcro crowded with spectators , and not half these who do- slrcd could get Into tha building. The last drill will take place this afternoon. The ser mon to the graduating class will bo delivered to-morrow by thu chaplain. On Monday tha cadets of the first class ure to get their dlplo-t mas. The Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders' Union of San Francisco hus decided that Its members must not work on eastern or foreign-constructed stationarymadeboiler , on the ground that they ure dangerous because cause of "inferior workmanship and poor material used in their construction. "