THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY -DECEMBER 9 , 1883.-SIXTEEN PAGES.
Receptions and Other Social Events
of the Wook.
THE UNITY CLUB PARTY.
Jlopi , Roclnlfl , Itecrptlotifi , Wedding
AmilvrrnnrlcM , ) IarrlngCH. tin-
gngcmontH , the N'cxv Dnnccn ,
nnd Otlicr Society Gossip.
Unity Chit ) .
The members of the Unity Social club gave
Uio second party of their scries on Wednes
day evening at Mi3onlo hall. The usual ox-
collcnt tlmo wai enjoyed. Those present
wore : Mosdanies Line , Copclnnil , J. II.
Blair , C. II. Oration , James IJurr , O.V. .
Shields , D. Kennoly , E. I ) . VunCourt , O.
JI. Curtis , .1. Autles , 1C. E. Decker , O. A.
Josolyn , G. L. Hughes , E. K. Hryson , N.
Elliot , W. B. Hiirlingamo , A. M. Pluto , Mrs.
Potcrs , L. M. Huycs , W. O. Mnthcws , O. T.
Anderson , Joilo Hoverly , Hodwoll , Copclanil ,
Fcutlicrton , Maggie Moldruin , Lizzie Shaw.
The Misses Aycrst , Agclo Iloyce , Austn Pint-
tier , the Misses Dotnp cy , Nelllo Clark , Ollvo
11. Htibbard , Campbell , ll.vrnc , Her , Allen ,
Cook , lirodlc , llnltle JJu'l ' , NcllioCorby. Floy
O'Hitiilon , .losie Lalng , Edson , Nclllu Elliot ,
Salshury , Ilnttio Whitney. Andrews , Annie
Jones , Emma Cnlhouti. Elln Cnlhotin , Fisher ,
Annie Hayes , Louise Fleobc , Elln Thomgoo ,
Alice Hroonic , K. E. Pcttis. The Messrs.
W. G. Dcnrdorf.W. A. Freeman , J II. Uluir ,
C. II. Oration , Jnmoj J. UurrG.V Shields ,
D. Kennedy , E. D. Van Court , O. II. Curtis ,
J. Simpson , G. L. Hii hoi , George A. Jose-
lyn , 13. E. Uryson , N. Elilot , W. E. Uurlln-
gamc , A. M. I'lnto , J W. Marshall. Prof. O.
W. lUttthows , U. C. Ilardmiin.L. W. Gilford ,
John W. Mulr , C. N. Hnwrltzer , E. O.
Ayrost.ClinrlcsU. ShermanF. E. McMiillpn ,
E. L. Winslow , L. E. Singer , E. Wessel , C.
A. Swan , James Miller , J. II. Nollson ,
J. E. Halch , Will E. Comber , W. 1) . Dennett ,
Victor White. D. H. Clnistie , II. D. Pullara ,
D. S. Lees , Frank Harrett , U. II. Smith ,
Thomas Howie. J. H. E Small. William A.
Eaton , H. G. Wheeler , P. U. Heresford , A.
G. HuGhnmin , J. C. Lalnir , C. P. Headly ,
George N. Kose.E. 15. Whitney , II. I. Plumb ,
H. M. Moore , Harry Giillngher.G. F. Lydlck ,
Martin O. Kastl , J. C. Flebbo , B. K. Kulm ,
II. D. Whitney , M. E. ICcrr. Arthur Howe ,
William Uarnum , U. H. Walltor.G. F. Andor-
Bon. C. M. Uiichman , W. E. Wakelleld , J. C.
Fisher. The club will give Its next party
January a , ISS'J. '
The New Dances.
The "Glide Mazourka" was arranged by
Professor A. 11. Loomis , and as Its name In-
cates , differs from the ordinary mazourka
only hi the fact that it favors the glide or re-
dowa movement.
The "Diamond Lancers" now taught In all
the principal schools and classes throughout
the country , has already become so well
known that any further description of , or
reference to the same at this time woulabo
superfluous.
The "Berlin" comprises a polka step , dis
playing an easy and graceful too movement.
It commences with three pol'ta ' steps for
ward , starting wit'i the outside foot , then
pointing inside toe front and back , a half
turn Is made , completely changing the posi
tions of the dancers. The couple assume
their original position by repeating this
movement , starting off , however , in the op
posite direction to that first taken. Four
polka steps are next d.inced in order that the
couple may again bo in position for the half
turn and repetition of liguro above described.
Thin dance ran also be executed in rodowa
and galop time.
Tno "Laraveno" is in
3-1 time and consists
of an easy slide in either direction , passing
'the opposite foot back and front to a grace-
spring movement and the execution of a
redowa step in either direction and repeat ,
leading off again with two glissades.
"The "Parisian Gavotte" is the most difll-
cult , though most popular , of all. No other
dance at present In vogue can bo comp ired
with It , as it is entirely original in its ar
rangement from beginning to end. It is an
exceedingly lively dance , full of action , while
the music to which it is executed is particu
larly inspiring. The participants , each standIng -
Ing in half position , facing each other the
same as in the "Diamond , " are first required
to pass the .outside toe front , then back , re
peating the same within side foot , leading off
with a redowa in either direction , terminat
ing with four glissades , the gentleman start
ing on the left and the lady on the right.
In Honor of Mrs. Levin.
The following is clipped from an extended
account ifi the Atchison Globe of the 7th
inst. and will bo of interest to Mrs. Levin's '
friends here :
In the sploidld | procession of society events
that has distinguished the history of Atchi-
BOII within recent year ; , the Globe believes
the summit of success wjs reached last
night in the reception given by Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Hethorington in honor of Mrs. Hctu-
enngton's sister , Mrs. J. Levin , of Omaha.
The event served a double puipose it af
forded Mrs. Levin opportunity to meet her
old friends , and also was the formal opening
to the social word of Mr. ami Mrs. Ilothor-
ington's handsome residence since its
enlargement. The invitations numbered
several hundred , and few regrets
wore received. An unexpected pleasure of
the evening was tlio presence of Mr. Levin ,
who ran down from Omaha especially for the
occasion , The host and hostess nnd Mr.
and Mrs. Levin welcomed the guests In the
cast parlor. Mrs. Hotherington was becom
ingly uttired in a rich costume of white
suiiih velvet trimmed in pearls , diamonds.
Mrs. Levin wore an empire gown of white
Bungalow , Mowers. Assisting in dispensing
the hospitalities wore Mrs. H. P. Waggoner.
Mrs. J. P. Murphy , . Mrs. Frank Howard
mid Mrs , Nellie Allen , The occasion was
also distinguished In the toilets of the ladles
of the splendid company , superb In silks ,
Velvets nnd precious stones.
The Iliiuctmugli Silver Wadding ; .
Twenty-live years ago , In Sycamore , 111. ,
Annette 0. Johnson bou.uno the bride ot Mr.
P. C. Hlmobaugh. Friday night at the Millard -
lard , In the presence of a larva number of
friends , the happy pair celebrated the twen
ty-II fth anniversary of this auspicious event.
About thrco hundred Invited guests
crowded the parlors to pay their respects and
offer congratulations to the happy couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Hlmobaugh with their daugh
ter received In the main parlor. Mrs. Iliuie-
baugh was attired iu u pink Hat in gown , elab
orately trimmed.
MUs Taylor wore black velvet and blue ;
Miss Fonda , white brocade ; Mrs. F. U , Johnson -
son , black tulle heavily jetted with Hilvcrj
Mrs. Carter , a Ictnon-rolnrcd satin , woven in
gold with and Intricate ( lower design and or
nament ! } hi hair and on panels of dress of
grafHCs.
Among others who were elegant toilets
wore the Misses Wndlolgh , Mrs. Sijulrcs.
Mrs. Fred Nye , Mis * Polack , Mrs. EUu-
brook , Mrs. Hitchcock and others.
Dancing was Indulged In , the dlnlngroom
having been converted Into a ballroom. The
most prominent men and most beautiful
women of the pate city were In attendance to
olfor congratulations to the happy pair wiio
for a quarter uf a century have enjoyed the
highest connubial felicity aud prosperity.
The Press Club llencflt.
Ono of the society features of the coming
Week will bo the Press club benollt at Hoyd's
on next Thursday afternoon. The attraction
will bo the Omaha favorite , Miss Minnie
Maddorn , with her magnificent company , In
her best play , "In Spite of All. " Tickets
may bo procured of the members of the club
mm exchanged at the box odlce on Wednes
day morning for reserved seats. Miss Mad.
dorn is the most bewitching little lady In her
style of acting In the country , and Is a
great favorite with gentlemen as well
us lady patrons of the theater. Her audi
ences are uniformly largo and appreciative.
The matinee on Thursday has been selected
by many of her friends us the occasion for
the formation of a number of theatrical par-
tics , composed of leading ladles ana gentle-
wen of the city. Those will be especially
well entertained , because In addition to her
admirable play Miss Maddorn will recite
' "Ostler Joe , " the piece which , when re
cited by Mr . Potter at u private reception m
Washington some time ugo , Attracted uul-
S
Corner 15th. and
Dodge Sts.
FBESH ARRIVALS
FOR THE
HOLIDAYS !
AT
Special Sale.
On Monday morning we will be prepared -
pared to show the finest ntsortmcnt of
Handkerchiefs ever hhown in Ibis city ,
comprising all the latest novelties ,
bought expressly for the Xmas trade ,
at prices that will please you.
COME AND SEE THEM.
Ladies' real Duchess Lace Border
Handkerchiefs from $1.25 to$10.50 each.
The best value in the city.
Ladies' line Trench Hand-embroid
ered Silk Mull TlandUerchiofs , real
Vftlcncicnncfa lace bordere.\quis > ito dc-
bigns , from $3.25 to $5.25 each. This is
bomothlng new and very popular.
Ladioh' line French lland-cmbroid-
cred Handkerchiefs , on hand-spun
sheer linen lawn , elegant designs , from
$3.25 to $10.50 each.
Ladies' ' line French hand-embroid
ered bhccr linen lawn Handkerchiefs ,
walloped borders , latent novelties. See
the lines we arc showing at the follow
ing prices :
50C ! $ LOO $1,50 $2,00
worth worth worth worth worth worth
7oc 81.50. J2.75. ? 3.00. $3.50.
100 do/en Ladies' ombrpidorcd
linen lawn llandltcrchicfs , II. S. and
scolloped , only 30c , worth up to oOc.
150 dozen Ladies' embroidered linen
lawn Handkerchiefs , scolloped and II. S.
borders , only IBic ; worth up to 2oc.
" 00 dozen Ladies' embroidered and
veined sheer lawn Handkerchiefs , end
less variety , nt lUJc , worth u ( ) to 20c.
00 ilo/.on Ladies' II. S. jirinlcd bor
der linen cambric handkerchiefs , fast
colors , Oic , worth lOc.
die liloom , of Iowa City. Mr. Fisher is a
popular young society man and holds a posi
tion with Max Mejer & Uro.
Tlio Millnril Reception.
On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Millard
again throw open their bcaut'tful homo for
the Inspection and entertainment of their
friends. Nearly thrco hundred persons were
present in the course of the evening and a
pleasant time was enjoyed.
Ilic Fopplcton Reception.
Invitations are out for a grand reception to
be given at the rcsidenco of Hon. A. J. Pop-
plcton on next Thursday evening. It is to bo
given In honor of Mr. and Mrs. William
Sears Popplcton , who have just returned
from their wedding trio.
Mrs. Kelkcr's Party.
A very pleasant lunch was given by Mrs.
William S. Polkor at her rcsidenco , north
west corner of Woolworth nvcuuo and
Twenty-seventh street , Tuesday evening last ,
in honor of Miss Nellie McCune , daughter of
Judge McCune , of Chicago , 111.
Miss Can Hold's Party.
Miss Llzzio Canflold gave a reception in
honor of her friends , the Misses Warner and
I3othwich , of Chicago , Friday evening. * The
affair was a very pleasant gathering of n lim
ited number of tlio personal friends of the
fair hostess.
Telegraphers * Reception.
Invitations are out for the telegraphers'
grand reception to bo held nt Masonic ballon
Thursday evening , December 20. The party
is their first , and no pains will bo spared to
make It a brilliant success.
Mrs. I'onhoily'.s Reception.
Mrs. Peabodv gave a reception at her homo
on Capitol avenue , on Wednesday , from 3 to
0 p. m. , in honor of the Misses Yutcs. Danc
ing wus one of the pleasant features of the
occasion.
Wcddlnu
FltBy-BU.Y.
Crap's hall presented an animated scone
last Sunday evening on the occasion of the
marriage of Miss Flora Saly to Mr. Henry J ,
Frey , both of this city. Habbl Benson per
formed the ceremony In the prcsonco of
about ono hundred and fifty friends and rela
tives of the couple. The party then pro
ceeded to the supper rooms , whcro an elegant -
gant banquet had boon spread in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Frey and Mr , and Mrs. L.
Uloch , the latter n twin sister of the bride
who had been married the previous evening.
Numerous toasts ware made and responded
to , and over sixty congratulatory telegrams
were read from relatives and friends abroad.
After the banquet the party proceeded to the
ball room , on the upper floor , whore the
light fantastic was tripped until 12 o'clock.
The ladles looked very becoming In costumes
of crcanp satin albatross. They are tlio
daughters of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Saly , old
and respected residents of this elty. Mr.
Hloch is connected with one of our loading
clothiers , and Mr. Frey a well known ut-
tacho of Hoyden llros. Numerous costly
nnd elegant presents wore received uy both
of lira contracting parties.
IIOIIWICII-TUIICIIAXSICV.
Miss Fannie Turchansky and Mr. Knspar
Horwlch were united in the holy bonds of
wedlock last Sunday evening , at 101S Doug
las street , by Habbl liraiuson. The spa
cious building was crowded with relatives
and friends of the contracting parties , who
had come to wish the young couple a pros
perous and Joyful journey through life. A
banquet and ball followed the ceremony , nnd
the largo crowd present enjoyed itself im
mensely until an early hour in the morning.
General Gossip.
Mrs. Robert H. Hall has returned from
the cast.
Hlshop Wortblnijton returned from Wash
ington Friday.
The Crescent club gave a plcan ant social
nt Gees hall last livening. * "
Mrs. Charles Stephens , after along visit In
New York , Is again at homo.
Mrs. T , O. liruner has returned from her
two mouths' tour In California.
Mrs. Josonh Metcalf gave a dinner last Fri
day In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hachcrt.
The W. C. C , association hold their annual
banquet at the Darker hotel to-uiorrow even
ing.Tho
The Youns Men's Hebrew association
opened their season very auspicously at Mut-
hut Wcilncadoevcnia. .
GENTS'
Furnishing' Depar't.
This department Ii overstocked with
elegant goods suitable for Christmas
gifts.
Silk and Cashmcro Mufllers , Silk
Umbrellas , Fine Neckwear. Fur Gloves ,
Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs , Kid
Litncil Gloves and Mittens , Silk and
Satin Suspenders.
MUFFLERS.
Wo show Fine Cnshmoro Mufflers , in
light nnd dark colors , at 60c ; well worth
$1.00.
Largo Worsted Mufflers , in light and
dark colors , at 25c ; worth 50c.
100 dozen extra largo all-silk Croain
Mufflers , in ten different patterns , at
$1.25 ; really worth $2.00.
Wo otter nn immense assortment of
all-silk Mufflers , in cream and colors , at
$1.35. $1.00 , $2.00 , $2.50 and $3.00 ; worth
double these prloes.
NECKWEAR.
100 dozen Silk and Satin Nock Scarfs ,
nil new and choice styles , satin lined , at
16c ; regular price , 35c.
Fine Silk Tcck Scarfs nnd Four-in-
Hand Tics , all choice styles and now
shapes , at 25c , 50c , 75c and 81.00.
SILK UMBRELLAS.
Fine Gloria Silk Umbrellas , gold and
silver mounted , at $2.37 ; worth $4.00.
Wo show the best quality of Windsor
Silk Umbrellas , gold and silver
mounted , in the latest designs , at $3.75 ,
$5.00 , $5.50 and * G.OO.
GENTS' GLOVES ,
Wo show a great assortment of kid
lined Gloves and Mittens at 75c , $1.00 ,
$1.60 and $1.85.
Real Beaver Gloves , $1.00 , $7.00 and
$8.00.
Fine Angora Gloves at 75e ; worth
$1.23.
The best quality of Sealskin Gloves
and Mittens at $ 'J.OO and $10.00 ; worth
$15.00.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Fine White Linen "Initial Handker
chiefs at 25c ; worth 5Qc.
100 dozen large Silk Handkerchiefs ,
in white and colors , at 50c ; worth 85c
and $1.00.
Elegant Silk and Satin Suspenders ,
all colors and styles , at 60c , 75e , Sl.OO ,
$1.50 and $2.25.
a grand entertainment and ball. The affair
was quite largely attended.
The Ladies' Social ejub give n hop at Met
ropolitan hall on the evening of Decem
ber 19.
Mrs. Francis C. Grable , 200i St. Mary's
avenue , has returned from a six months' trip
in the cast.
The members of Harmony Social Circle
hold their regular semi-monthly meeting
this evening.
After December 13 Mr. nnd Mrs. William
Poppleton will make their homo at 1050
Georgia avenue.
Mrs. Herman Kountzo holds n reccotion
Saturday , December 1 , from 8 to 0 p. m. , at
her home , Forest Hill.
Mrs. P. C. Hlmcbaugh lef t with her daugh
ter Grace for Chicago on Friday where the
latter Is to enter school.
Miss Susan B. Anthony has been euter-
tnincd by Miss Cornish , lii2J South Eleventh
street , during their stay here.
E. II. Kitchen and wife , parents of Coun
cilman Kitchen , left Wednesday evening for
their homo in Los Angeles , Cal.
The members of the Harmony Social
Circle give their opening ball Thursday
evening , December lit , at Crap's hall.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Bachcrt entertained a dozen
of their friends at dinner Tuesday. The
table decorations were suiilax nnd roses.
Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Anderson enter
tained a select circle of friends at their
pleasant home in 1'opplcton park on Tuesday
evening last.
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Bushman returned
turned Thursday from a three months' tour
of California , Old Mexico and various other
parts of the south nnd west.
The Young Men's Hebrew Knights of
Charity gave a very successful and enjoy
able ball at Gcnnunla hall on December 2.
About sixty ojuplcs were in attendance.
Miss Adio Samson loft Tuesday evening
for the east to spend the holidays with rela
tives in Cleveland and Boston and afterwards
will enter the conservatory of music at Bos
ton.
ton.Mrs.
Mrs. E. V. Smith nnd her daughter
Leonora returned to their sunny homo in
Los Angolcs Thursday morning. They
were accompanied by Miss Minnie Bauinan ,
who will remain with them on the coast
during the winter.
Miss Mary Brown , daughter of Dr. .T ,
Morris Brownof Omahawill mukohor debut
next Tuesday evening. Elaborate prepara
tions are going on for a party which will
take place on the occasion. Over two hun
dred invitations have been sent out.
What They are Dolnir.
San Francisco Fxuinlncri Tno year 1888 ,
now rapidly drawing to a close , is ono that
will long bo remembered as n prosperous
one for fraternal societies. Standing at the
head Is the great charitable order known m
Masonry , with 15,8.14 , lodges , 1,02,992 mem
bers , located In every civilized country.
Following close upon its footsteps Is the
veteran Auclont Order of Foresters , with
r.,123 , courts , 703 55'J adult and 72,3J7 : juvenile
members , a grand total of 774,893.
Next upon record , stands the Manchester
unity of Odd Follows , with 057,581 members ,
and close to its llgurcs American Odd Fel
lowship , with 8,570 lodges , 575,000 members ,
and 2,077 encampments with 105,000 mem
bers , nnd the Pytbluno , with 175,003 gallant
knights.
Then como the American orders that have
grown with such startling rapidity from the
idea of the mechanic of Meudville , Pa. ,
"Father" Upchureh.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen ,
the Knights of Honor , the Hoyal Arcanum ,
the American Legion of Honor , the Order of
Chosen Friends , and a host of others formed
upon the co-opcrattvo and ondowmoitt plans.
It Is within moderation to state that not
less than 1,000,000 of members uro In the en
dowment orders , and that the average en
dowment carried is 8 ' ,000.
On an average the death rate will year by
year bo 1 per cent of the membership , anil
very simple multiplication shows 10,000 times
# .000 is &O.OU ) annually.
Thcso amounts , gathered by trilling assess
ments during the year of fl to W monthly ,
nro scarcely felt by the giver , but mean coin ,
fort , aid , relief , everything to the receiver.
Poverty , distress , want ana crime hqvo
been averted by this practical and prompt
pecuniary assistance , pauperism prevented
and poorhouBos deprived of those who un
der any other circumstances might have been
tenants ; the general taxpayer lias been re
lieved , and thousands of homos made com
fortable and happy becauno of this common-
o contribution
RIBBONS.
RIBBONS.
SPECIAL SALE !
All Silk , Sntin nnd Gros Grain Rib
bony in blackcream , cardinalpinkblno
oranjjo.&c.'fhtg isnu odd lot that wo are
closing oJt very cheap , as will bo sooi
by the following list :
No. 12 All Silk. Satin and Gros Grain
Ribbons , plcot edge. Tins ribbon wo
have boon selling at 25c ; on Monday at
lOc.
REDUCED FROM 25c.
SASH RIBBONS.
8 and 10 inch All Silk , Satin anil Gros
Grain , and All Silk Moire Sash Uib-
bens in black , eronm , and delicate
shades , that have bcon selling at $1.15
and $1.23 a yard , on Monday morning at
85o ; reduced from $1.15 and $1.2-3.
Our regular line of Ribbons are com
plete , every conceivable shade will bo
found in our block ,
FANS. FANS. FANS.
Special Sale.
35 hand-painted Satin and Gauze ,
Spangled Gauze , &c. , &c. , at $2.25 ,
worth from $8 to $3.50.
Sco the elegant line of novelties in
Fans , wo are showing , $2.75 , $3 , $3.50 ,
$3.75 and $1-50.
CORSETS. CORSETS
Warren's ' Sattcen Fenthorbono Cor
sets , absolutely unbreakable , only SI ,
reduced from $1.25.
Wo carry a full line of the celebrated
Cor&ots : Mine. Warren's Dress Form , |
Dr. Warncr'a , Health. Coralino , and i
Abdominal , French Woven , C. P. , W. J
C. C. , &c. , all at Hie lowest pobsiblu .
prices. I
Children's Fancy Knit Hoods
Jersey Caps , Toboggans ,
Etc. ,
That have been selling at 3oc , SOeand
CO.will be offered on Monday morning
at 25c each.
All the Fancy Knit Hoods , Jersey
Cans and Toboggans that hnvo boon .
sellinjr at 75c , 85e and $1 , on Monday
and the balance of the week at 50c.
worth up to $1.
Lauics' embroidered and hand hem-
stichcd Aprons , elegant assortment , at ,
50c , COc , 76. $1.16 and $1.25 each. J
KBLLBY STTGEK , & CO. , COB. DODGE AND FIFTEENTH STREET ,
versal attention. In the rendition of this
piece Miss Mnddcrn has 110 superior.
Sirs. Muirrniia's Party.
Mrs. Magrano's Council Bluffs class In
dancing gave a social at Ucno hall last
Thursday evening. The following people
wern present : Messrs. Stacey , Tidil , 1'usoy ,
Hart , Dohanny , Baddolot , Edson , II. L. and
F. U. Stacy , Murphy , Ingoldsbyiurmuch -
ler , Woodbury , Suilor , Adwood , Parsons ,
Jones , Pendcrgast , Wells , Shepherd , Lou-
gee , Alpafteo , Taylor , Shafcr , Seitz , Will-
lams , Marpus , Bowman , Stillninn and Cham
berlain. Mesaatnes Moore , Huldine , Kep-
lingcr , Baldwin. The Misses Huldlno ,
Pusoy , Moore , Phillips , Chapman , Martin ,
Pardons. Hawthorne , Butts , Gleason , Sher
man , Woodbury , Haas and others from
Council Bluffs. The guests from Omaha
wcro Mrs. Magranc , Mrs. Mathews , Mrs.
Dr. Bonsoughs , the Misses Trlmboll , Mar ,
duetto and Helen Colter , McGco , Pike , McMahon -
Mahon , Morrison , Jipp , Shields , Crane , Sex-
auer. The Messrs. George , Cafdwcll , Mllroy ,
Burroughs , Goodman , Patterson , Charles
and William Mathews , Uoomis , Singer ,
Goldsmith , Cameron and Hughes.
The mission of Society.
It has been well said that the vital princi
ple grows weak when isolated. The man
who cares for nobody and for whom nobody
cares has nothing to live forthut will pay for
the trouble of keeping soul and body to
gether. You must have a heap of embers to
make u glowing fire. Scatter them apart
and they become dim and cold. So to have n
brisk , vigorous 11 fo you must have a group
of lives to keep each other warm , as it were
to alTord each other mutual encourage
ment and confidence and support. If you
wish to live the life of a man , and not that
of a fungus , bo social , bo brotherly , bo char-
Ituulo , be sympathetic , nnd labor earnestly
for the good of your kind.
IrUli-AinorJonti Club.
The Irish-American Social club , on
Wednesday evening , December 5 , gave the
fourth of Its successful parties at Cunning
ham hall. Tlio A. O. H. band , under the
leadership of Prof. Douglas , was present ,
and between the dances discoursed some of
Us excellent music , adding laurels to their
already well-earned reputation. The pro
gramme , consisting of twenty numbers , was
well enjoyed , and everybody present are
anxiously nwalllmr the fifth party of the
scries , _ _ _ _ _
"Urn. MoWliortor Hoculvos.
Mrs. S. A. MoWliortor , Fortieth and
Dodge , was at homo to her friends on
Wednesday afternoon from ; J to 5. The
house was beautifully decorated with llow-
ors and siallux. Mis. MeWhortor was as
sisted by Mrs. Horrco CJ. Hurt , Mrs. F. U.
Johnson , Mrs. K. D. Mercer. Mrs. D. C. Sut-
phcn , Mrs. Charles Cal , Airs. M. Harbor ,
Mrs. H. S. Holllns , Miss Gertrude Chambers
and Miss Mary Lake ,
Married Folks' Bonlnl Chit ) .
The Young Married Folks' Social club gave
their opening party on Thursday evening at
Goodrich hall , on Saunders nnd Paul streets.
There was a full attendance of the members
and their wives , and the event proved in
every way as great n social success as could
bo wished. Tha hull was tastily decorated
and tbo floor In splendid condition for dune-
ing. The next party will bo hold January S.
"WooiUm Wedding.
Mr. and Mrs , A. M. Martlnovlch celebrated
the fifth anniversary of their marriage nt
their residence in the southern part of the
city by giving a very enjoyable party on
Monday evening , December U. Many useful
us well as ornamental presents of artistic
woodwork were received. A very pleasant
evening was spent , everybody wishing the
uappy couple many returns of the day.
H. Wnoit's Itccepilou.
Mrs. U. 11. Wood's reception from 3 to 5. p.
m. , Wednesday , proved a brilliant aiTulr.
The ladies receiving with Mrs. Wood were
Mrs. Durkalow and Mrs. S. D. HarValow.
J'he ladles who assisted In entertaining \\cro
Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. ShoKon , Mrs. Louis
Heed , Mrs. Fred Davis , Mrs. PecK und MUs
Hlshop. _
Kiigngeiuents.
The engagmnont of Miss Pauline Gold
smith and M. L. Hocdcr Is announced , Their
wedding occurs the latter part of February.
Cards are out announcing the engagement
of Mr , Simon FUhor , of tab city , to Allss Ad-
FUR DEP'T.
GREATEST SALE OF THE SEA
SON.
Boas , Scarfs , Muffs ,
Capea , Children's Sets , anil Fur Trim
mings , retailing at Wholesale prices.
Boa and Muff Sets.
( I3ons 3 yards long. ) Extra quality black
hare , $2.70 , usually sold at $5. Extra
quality black coney , $ H.7t ! , usually sold
nt SO.'Jo. Extra quality French seal
( closely resembles the Alaska boal ) 89.60 ,
usually sold nt 8112.50. Extra natural
lynx back. $10.'J6 , usually bold at $16.
Extra natural black marten.$17.25 , usu
ally sold at $121. Extra XX natural cin-
nnnion nnd black bear , only $115 , worth
$00. Other kinds nt proportionately
low prices.
LADIES' SCARFS AND MUFF SETS
in almost every desirable fur in the
market , from $2.75 to $123 a sot.
MUFFS , MUFFS. MUFFS ,
in every desirable ; fur in the market.
l ! < ) extra real Alaska sealskin ( London
dressed and dyed ) only $15. positively
worth 22.50. 'Sealskin has advanced 45
per cent since wo bought these , ando
nro confident that the tame grade can
not bo bought for less than $22.60 olsc-
where in this city. Extra natural cin
namon bear , only 811 , worth $14. Extra
natural black bear , only $1" , worth $15.
Extra natural beavorlight ( medium and
dark shades ) only $ (1.25 ( , worth and usu
ally sold at $0. Extra natural black
martin. S3.25 , worth and usually sold at
$7.25 , Extra natural lynx back , $3.2. > ,
usually sold at $4.50. Extra French
seal ( clo ely rei-einbles the real seal ) ,
only $2.85 , usuallywild at1.50. . Ext"a
quality feal plush , SI.76 , worth and usu
ally bbld at $12.50. 800 extra quality
black conoy. only OSc , worth and usually
sold at 81.oO. Another 3 ca&cs BLACK
HARE MUFFS at 45c , worth 75c.
CHILDREN'S FUR SETS in endless
variety , from $1.50 to $12.60 n sot.
FUR TRIMMINGS.
150 yards extra black coney ( lincdSOc ) ,
worth 45c. 150 yards extra black coney
( lined ) , 45c , worth G5c. 100 yards tt-inch
extra nutria beaver ( beautiful golden
shndo ) . $1.00 , worth $2.25. 100 yards 4-
inch extra nutria beaver ( beautiful
golden shade ) , $2.10 , worth $2.76. Ex
tra 2-inch natural black marten ( ono of
the most fabhionablo furs ) $2.85 , worth
$3.05. Extra , ' 1-inch natural black mar
ten. $4.25 , worth $ -3.60. 3-inch extra
quality natural lynx belly , . Wo nro
overstocked on this width , will olTcr it
this , vcck at $4.75 , worth and reduced
from Sli.50. Fur trimmings of every
description at the lowest possible prices
for first-class goods. White Swans-
down Trimmings in all widths , from 38c
to $1.10 a yard.
ECHOES FROM THE ANTE-ROOM
The Wook's Doings Araonpr the
Fraternal Orders.
RESULT OF PYTHIAN ELECTIONS.
Statistics of tlio Mystic Orders of tlio
"World Tlio Pytliinn Insurance
Question Annln How Xlioy Ob
served Thanksgiving Day.
O. O. P.
A wide field for
speculation and dis
cussion Is brought up
in the trouble which
has come upon an
eminent past grand
commander in New
York , because ho
indited a fraternal
letter to various
members of the
order under the
ing u good word for a brother who was
a candidate for . the ofllco of Hcuten
ant governor and enclosing pasters. As a
matter of fact the fraternal orders must
necessarily have an influence in politics if
the obligations which they Impose are of any
force. An lullitity of causes and circum
stances may modify the obligation to assist
one another In the political field but thcro
is an immense force in the "fel
low feeling" which makes us wondrous kind.
The great safeguard , however , lies In the
fact that no member of the order of Odd
Follows , nor indeed ol any of the grcxt fra
ternal organl/atlons , can bo true to the teach
ings of his order and cast his vote for any
other than the one whom ho considers tha
best man for his country nnd for humanity.
Speaking of tlio Now York incident , the San
Francisco Examiner says : The writer
doubtless forgot , in the beat of the campaign
and the desire to get his friend elected , that
the initials and titles of orders could bo
legitimately used except upon matters in
some way pertaining to the fratern
ity or connected therewith , Ho may
have thought It "wus for the good of the or
der" that his candidate should bo elected ,
Wo have known the time In the history of
New York when , If the fraternal
societies . had canvassed and elec
tioneered for certain candidates for
ofllco or against certain others , it would
have been "for the good of the orders , "
Also in Missouri ; yes , and also hero ut homo
In California. The sweeping assertion that
"politics can never bo allowed or enter
tained , " etc. , Is not correct. Whan there are ,
united wealthy antagonists seeking , by every
means , to hamper , cramp und obstruct , by
legislation , the march of fraternities , ft is of
vital importance that tha orders rlso , us they
have done , and through the medium of tlio
ballot box elect friends and retire antagon
ists. Wo know naught of the case under dis
cussion , It muy be , as charged , a gr.ivo violation
lation , but when the assort ion is made that
under no circumstances should an order have
anything to do with politics or candidates ,
wo respectfully assert that this rule , Hue all
others , has exceptions.
of I'yttiliifi.
From correspondence collected by the
Pythian Knight of Rochester relative to
the insurance question , the following extracts -
tracts are of Interest in Omaha. Under date
of November 5 , Supreme Chancellor General
William Ward writes to U. B. Uowley , Esq. ,
grand chancellor of Louisiana : "You ask ,
under date of November 1 , 18S3 ! 'Would
there bo any objection tn some of the mom-
bora of the order starting nn Insurance com
pany , fire , marina and Ufa risks , und calling
it 'The Knights of I'ythius association C "
Yes , thcro are many objections , und In
view of the purpose of the legislation at Cin
cinnati ( as 1 construe it ) no member should
hai bor the thought one moment of using
the name of thu order for life Inaunuicu
purposes.
The order has provided for u lift ) Insurance
which is universal ,
No local organizations other than section *
ol tlio endowment rank CRQ properly us :
Speciil Sale Remnants
of Plushes.
Momlny morning wo will tilaoo on
sale ALL H KM N ANTS AND SHOUT
LKNGTI1S OF SILK 1'LUSHKS Hint
liavo uccmuliited durinpr this season.
They nro in ALL SHADES ami widths ,
mid in length rnnpo from ono-fourth
yard to two ami one-half yards. Just
the time anil opportunity to buy thoin
for fnnoy work tit luilf pi-ice. Conio
ourly to got choice colon" " .
The best ivml most ileslruble Christ-
man present ,
A HANDSOMK BLACK SILIC DttKSS
I'ATmiN.
Our Sl.CO Black Groi Grpln Silk ,
AnilANTEO TO WUAIt , at $1.25 ) ) ur
VII I'll.
Our * 1.7o lllacl : Faille Francnlse Silk ,
Ii2 inches wide , at SUt'J per yard.
OurSl.Od Black : French Armuro Slllc
at $1.35 per vnrd.
Our fcJ.OO t'Yonoh ' Penu do Solo Silk ,
2'2 inches witlo , at $1.0" ) nor yard.
Our 12.50 I'Yonch I'onu tie Solo Silk.
23 inches wide nnd oxtr.i heavyut $1.83
per yard.
OiusM.fil ) Illacit French Faille Fr.xn-
itiieo , tfuuranteod nil silk , 23 inches
wide , at 5-2.00 per yard.
Shoe Depart't
Sn-'clal-iVi ) of IloH.lav Sllu ; ! r , ladles' and
onU' Kino Slu s , X-nvis I'riM'jntH ' , utouly onu-
alt tot o t'liiMsthilr ' viltio.
t.'ullov w.ir n llnjil cloth sllpi'Jrs at Tie ; ro
ll : a I fro n } ! .
l/ulb * ' flue onliroliltrcilsllnpsri. tl ; roilncuil
from fl.'Ji.
I < idles'Hat felt war n Umd llp.uri , ? 1 3 > ; ro-
dii-ol fi-o.nfI.Ti.
fio.nfI.Ti..McJVJ BUIMT.IH.
Moll's velvet o.H'j.'oliloi'u ' 1 sllppjri at fi'.c : ro-
ducail tro n ft.
Men s Hiu ein'irolliral .sllpps.'s at 8" > c ; re-
tluc-jilfri ) n il.'ii.
Mun's line le.it icrillpna.M at it ; ro.luca I frm
fl.V ) .
MIMIM lliuhvil sj.vjl tf > Uullp > 3rs at . ' ; re
cliice-1 fri n 8 ! . " > ) .
M'.i's II i ) liiat-ja veil plmh sllppjri ut f J..V ) ;
roil ICH ! f.-o.n ill I. ,
Man's Il'iu h iiiil-ia\VJil alllii'.or sllp.ior * .it
$ J.Vl"llU33l ) ; fDlllil.
[ j.VHr.5' SfDHI.
f/ulU > s'flm lu'litr. il > ijli b it.iou s'looi n t
$ ; .S-j ; roluojt fro.n Jl.il.
t.ail" ! ' Htm hinl-t ivml Paris kll s'nai
att.r > : roiliioilCrui M V ) .
riillii * line liv'i'l-t irti'u hVoioli I ) ittja sluji
ntjl.'l ) ; rel-i33 > l fi-o u it.in.
Mtjv-i suoni.
Moil' * solid N. 1C iMlf cjf.iS,3 I'loisatfiti ;
raducjl fi'Jli ! . " "i.
Men's K mtilao k iniMroo cnngroit and button
sliojsntf l.-r > : re me 1 tie nit i ) .
Mo.i's Urn calf congeal * .iutl Ucasliooj at i ! . > o ;
reilucoJ fro.n $ "i.5J.
the name of the order of the Knights of Pi'tb-
iiiR.
Every knight is eligible to membership in
the endowment rank.
I will not grant permission to use the name
of the order to any organization called life in
surance.
Yon may ask , why not permit Louisiana to
exorcise the same privilege of souio jurisdic
tions that now nso the name of thu order
connected with life insurance.
My reply would be , they orirnnl/ccl prior to
my ndmlnlstratfon , but I will say further
that my report to the supreme lodfjo will em
body a strong recommendation to uinko it
illegal to thus use the iiuino of the order.
True Unlghthood is , to foster every Interest
of the order , and tha endowment runic Is an
Interest of vital importance. "
In a rather vehement communication ad
dressed to the same publication , ana leveled
particularly and speuiflcally at the I1. O. C.s
Shropshire and Moncll , J. A , Hinsey ,
of Milwaukee , president of the
board of control , takes occasion to
remark that "if suiiremo authority has In the
past said thcso frauds 'should' ' bo prohibited ,
the supreme chancellor and president of the
board of control noiva.iy they shall be ami are
prohibited from usingcithnrtho word 'I'.vtli-
ian , ' or 'Knights of Pvthias , " as a title
to procure and do buslnessas a life Insurance
company , an-l I trust every member of the
order , particularly those of the endowment
rank , will spcalc aud act boldly in support of
this position. "
On the other hand a secretary of one of
these organUations who believes that thu en
dowment r.m'.c should "liustlo with thereat , "
writes : "The endowment r.ink of this order
1ms never been a practical buccess , that is ,
with any degree of satisfaction to northern
knights , and I am not surprised
that these movements for homo insur
ance are being enacted and ngitatrd
nil over the country , especially in the north-
crn states. Has It como to pass that n
knight cannot do anything except what is
dictated to him by the supreme lodcof Are
wo subject to some Pythian monarchy J Can
not an individual knight inmno In a Pythian
Lite or an endowment rank , or both , as he
clcctsi If the laws of this country will al
low the incorporation uf n Pythlmi life in
surancc company , Is it In keeping with good
cit7cnshii ! > for the Huprcmo loilgo to say that
the incorporation should not bu operative !
On the other hand , suppose the nuijrcine
lodge should say that midi insurance com
panies wora illegal and not allowed to exibt ,
what then ) If they cannot work with and
by thu sanction of thu supreme loilro. ; why
they can work without it. The bovci-lgn
grand lodge , I. O. O. K. does not sanction
the Covlngton Mutual , but it Is a success ,
nevertheless ; also , the Masonic Aid. "
Charles O. Homer , C. O , of Park lodge , Is
sick with typhoid favor at the residence of
Ir , L. A. Mcrrinm , % 0 Haunders street.
Among the lodge olllcnr.s elected last wf > ck
nro the following : Mt. Shasta lodge , No. 71 :
O.K. Currier. C. C. ; H. S. Irvia , V. C. ; I-1.
1C. SunbornV. ; . R StouUol , M. of G. :
W. S. Mnrr , M. of R ; John Weidnor , 1C. of
U. and S , ; A. L. Hoot , M. of A.
Oriole lodge. Dr. S. K. Patten. C. C. ;
.Itidgo H. D. A. Wade , V. C. 1 P. W , Pitch ,
prelate ; R. C. Sackntt.M. of K , ; D. R Corto ,
M ot V \ B. P. Kimnol , K. H. and K. ; T. P.
Wood , M. at A. ; Will h > , HcUm , trustee.
Viola Lodge , No. SO : W. O. Shockov , C.
C. ; A. C. Frost , V. O. ; J. U. Ferris , prelate ;
A , V. Kellogg , M. of K. ; V. H. Christie , .M.
ofl.l. ; . O. Lumtr , 1C. of H. and H.j John
Staugliind , M. at A.
VirgmiuB ledge , No , OS. will have a grand
ball and ouppcr on the night of December 1'i
ut Its hull on S. Hinders struct. Tickets , In
cluding gcntlomnn and ladies , fcl.CO. Many
have already been sola ,
Oriole and Viola lodges both had RUCCPSV
fill social sessions on Thanksgiving night ,
The latter , after the secret session , throw
open the doors to Invited gncHts , and all ci-
Joy < ; d u royal Thanksgiving banquet. The
tablcH were arranged In the form of u trian
gle , In the center of which stood the altar ,
completely burled In a muss of floral decora
tions. .Surmounting the altar was a beauti
ful pillow of ( lowers ben ring the name and
manlier of the lodge. The floral decorations
cntiro were a compliment from Mrothcrs
Hess and Hwobidn , of Violn , In the Inter
vals of Hpecch-making and song-hinging the
Union Paclllu hand furnished scvpval selec
tions in its usual finished style ,
Kululitfa of A. 1C. II.
This order , n priory of which .las recently
been Instituted In OnmiaU ! described us a re
vival of the Aii-'lont Institution of tiio Olmsl-
dim , tlio PiotUts , lulled also "Knights of tno
Temple at Jcnualom , " because they \yoro es
pecially ( jominlsi'fMiu'l to Uocp the porches
unil iippptuchcs of that holy erection in u
Ulo o ( repair , They v > eru nhp styled the
A ldlans and wore "mighty men In Israel , ' *
9 late ns the tune of the patriotic Maccn.
bcus. They wcro the llrst to como ,10 the
help of the valiant Mnttnthlas when ho in"
nupur.ited tiit ! wonderful ami successful revolt
volt lualnst foreign tyranny which has few
parallels In Iilstorv.
About this period , I. o nb.iut ono hunurcil
and llfty years before the ndvcnt of the Mca-
slnli , tlioy bognn to bo called Kssenca
( "seers , ' or thu silent , the mysterious ) , mid
nftcrthe eventful subjugation of Israel , sub *
senucntly to the ilo.it li in battle of Juitai
Maccabeus , they withdrew disheartened Into
the desert , nnd built their principal habita
tions near the Dead sea. Isolated cennnunt *
tipsef the Ksseuos al"0 established them *
solves In various heathen countries , nml
it is a rumarknblo historical fact that
out of -n corruption ef the
Kssonlo rite , the simple and comparatively
piiroVeliglonof the lire worshipers aroio.
They were not allowed by their vows to
proselyte , mid hence , notwithstanding tha
remarkable Inllncnco they wielded , their
aggregate number In Jiulon was notmucti
nbovo four thousand at tun tlmo of the birth
of the Messiah , and yet their luiK | > rtanco was
such that a gate of Jerusalem was named in
honor of them , and their history nnd acts
decupled a largo space In the writings ot
Joscphus and Plnlo the philosopher.
I'liey made systematic provision for the
poor ; devoted especial attention to thu euro
and medical truattnonl of the sick ; cul-
tlvat \ \ a close aciiualntaiico with the move
ments and phenomena uf the heavenly orbs ;
devoted themsulvoi , to ngriculturo and mech
anics ; manlfcstod a tender regard for chil
dren , and n reverence for the nucd ; wcro
always ready to relieve distress wherever
found ; and their magnanimity , self control ,
and heroism under persecution , their Indif
ference to death , and siibluno faith In the
immortality and future blessedness of the
soul all combine. ! to render thorn nobly
conspicuous in their day , and to win for
thorn the leveroiit respect of oven the
heathen by whom tl.ey were surrounded.
Abcv.it ono hundred and llfty years aftrr
the old disponsalion had given place to tlio
now , the or ler nearly disnpiiwrs from his
tory. It hud , us the tradition Informs uv ,
licconm very much modified under the in
fluence of Christianity , and accepted Jesus ns
being "Htm that w.is to come. " Its dis
tinctive forms and its asceticism were not
lost , and it can bo clearly traced to that re
markable r.ico , the Druses of Mount Le
banon , into whom the Kssenos seem to have
merged , and from whom the Orst erus.idcrs
received the hints out of which grew the or
ders of Christian Knights. It is behoved
that many of these modlllcd 1sones joined
the crusaders in their abortive attempts to
recover Jiideii from the .Saracens.
To llr. Ciinlbcrt , of Dubmiue , In , , is duo
the ciedit of the last revival of the order In
iv2 ! an I Us establishment on a llrm basu in
the present year. Priories have since been
established at Denver , Omaha nnd other
places , Iho name adopted being Kassidean
Knights of the Ancient Kascnie Hito.
The A 1C. H. has throe crudes , which nro
conferred in Priories of this obedience. They
are named respectively Xeoph.\te Knssidciin ,
Associate ICasshlean and Knicht Companion.
There are , HUewise. three hnnnrary grades ,
named Knights of the l&ist , ICnishts of the
Sword and Trowel ( which all members of
the State Grand Pnoiics must receive ) , anil
Harodim , o'Hulcr , ( n grade alone conferred
on selected representatives , nnd which is
the cro'vninu grade of thu Ulto ) . . The rltu il
of iach of tlii'so ' grades is si-helaily , digni
fied , sugges'tlve , and very attractive , and is
worthy the study and nfTectlon of men of
thought and C'llture. ' The love of country ,
of toleration , el' five thought and five
speech ; bailed ot oppression , and of
the tyranny of ill advised prpilar
opinion ; personal chastity : fraternal unity
and equality ; rovoruneo for Aclmmi
and his commandments-all these , and vet
other , are lessons iho ritual inculcates im-
picssivcly. The charity taught is that form
of benevolence which approaches all who .iro
In need or distress , with compassionate heart
and open hand , more especially ruardiiif the
deeds , of the fratrcs of this obedience , their
widows and orphans. 'Iho ' jewels ami cos
tumes of priories , grand priories , and of tlio
national grand chapiter , uro appropriate and
attractive. The knight companion's grade
has a distiutlvo military drill and the ancient
costume.
In Omaha , St. James' priory No. 5 was
established August ii ) and the following nro
the ofiiccrs :
Kxrcllont prior. Chailes M. Diusmoor ;
senior seneschal , J. li. Martin : junior soaw-
chal , D. W. Van Cott ; register , RA. Urown ;
sjcordos , P. S. Itohbliis ; senior vigilant , J.
A. Stovcni ; medical examiner , W. A. Hum
phrey.
Kcgular mo3tugs ! nro held In Omaha
weekly , nnd the members are enthusiastic
over the beauty of the work and 1 he pros
pects of the priory.
A special meeting Is called for Tuesday
evening next at S o'clock sharp , when there
will DO work In the associate Kassidoau grade.
All ncophitcs and knights companions ura
cordially invited to bo pioscnt.
Association.
Though not strictly a secret society , the
following account furnished by Mr. Willuun
Ncvc of the progress and work of ono of the
leading benevolent societies will be i cad with
interest :
The Danish association is one of the least
assuming , but nevertheless entitled to u
front rank among the societies in Omaha on
account of its bciiKVolencu and enterprise.
It was organi/cd January ID , 1S71 , by about
a do7cn of our Daiilsh-Ameriuiu citirois as a
social society , and gicw slowly for some
years , then n weekly sick benefit
of f" was luidcd and u little later
a funeral benefit of W50 , MIKM whuli
the society hiis paid thous.mdH i.
dollars to its members and oilier needy
countrymen. In charitable acts no society
in Omaha will outrank thu Danish. TJm en
terprise is best proven by Inokinu at thu eio-
gant brick block on South Klghlcenlh. iicnr
Hnrnoy. where a bulldligof : which llioeout H
fully i > iOUli ( ) , stands almost i-pmplulod , on a
lot of nearly thos.uno value , with only $ JV'OO
mortgage on all of II. The property UViied
by the society pioper ; no shares or slock vt
issueJ , The name of the build. ng is the
D.iuish ussoel.ilion block , The dimensions
am IH feet front and 10.1 feet In depth , ami ,
four stories hfuli. It Is built of proved
brick , stone and terra cotta , and is clmmod
to bo the ino.nl sulMiunlial building of Hi
si/.o In Omaha. Tlio first floor Is nriMiigtd
for stores for rout. All the rest Is for t'io '
society's use. The second floor Is divided
into a largo cluhroum , libiury ,
committee rooms , a largo meet
ing room and a dining room ,
with n .seating capacity of'i50 persons. There
nro also toilet rouus : and all modern im
provements. The third Hour Is tlio dancing
hall , the name of which Is Washington hull ,
and covers all of the third floor except a
ncnt llttlo stage and ladles mid gouts' toilet
rooms. The dancing floor prouor Is GIUUO
feet , with a culling ! ! ! feet lilyli. A splendid
eight foot g.iUory surrounds the hall. For
balls and Cuiiccrls this hall beats anything
In the city.
\\'o would inalco a suggestion to thecom -
itiittoa for the charity b.ill , If such K going
to bo hold this winter , to neo the ofllecrs of
the society about the hull , as wo foul assured
they would gladly donate the building for
such a purpose. The society will rout the
hall to none but flrnt-cliiKs parllrit , and It
will bo run on a strong temperance nlan , no
Intoxicating llijuors of nnv kind will bo al
lowed In Washington hall.
v. A ? .u.
At the regular mcotlay of South Omaha
Collegium No. MJ , V. A. S. , Tuesday oyon-
Ing , the following ofllcers were elected for
the ensuing term : Hector , James H Jiulla ;
vice rector , H. H. Lawrence ; chaplain , the
Ilev. Hubert LVheolor ; scribe , K. 1C ,
Wells ; treasurer , George H. Hrowor ;
usher , Trunk I. Lee ; guard , David David
son ; curators , William ( ' . Wood , ono yvar ,
M. M. P.irrlsh two years , and ticm-ga W.
Munovr three year * . Tim ofllcerii-eJo will
bo installed Tuesday ovoulng , January J ,
IbWi. / . P , Hedges was elected diilegnto
ami Kll H. Doud alternate , to the Clilaf
Collegium. The tenth annual session of tlu )
Clilof Culloglum will bo hold at Decora , la , ,
In Fcbiuury next.
The ladies of the First M. K. rhuivli on
Friday opened a fair at the residence of Mr * .
J. II. Mct'onncll , ont'ass and Twontv-soco d
snoots , whciv fancy ait'elcs ' 010 on ilo , thu
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union , No , it , of Omaha , gave its II rM annual
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