JUR OWN FOUR HUNDRED ,
& . Chapter on Society Llfo It
Omaha.
BOCIAL EVENTS OF THE WEEK ,
TVIiy YnntiRnion Are Scarce In Socictj
1'lils HenNon Swobo Heceptlon
Tlio I'opplcton Mansion
Thrown Open.
A BltiRlo Hnlr.
C/if / < i o Mail.
It Is odd how shifts the light ,
j ? Tor tlio Imlr is black as night
' For the Instant , and then milto
Another line , it's brlulit
, And then It's dull. My sight
1 Is bnfllcd ns I aoto
What 1 found upon his cent ,
It Is odd how shifts the light !
Oh dear I How came it there ,
This tantalizing Imlr I
| Is It blnck , or brown , or rciU
Where , 1 wonder , was it shed I
; Dm it couio from my own head !
Have I nny cnuso for dread I
It is odd how shirts the lnht
What blur is on my sight )
! The UrlKln of Bnoluty.
What society is , where it originated and
1 what its object Is , nro the points tlir.t do not
. ! generally get attention or , at least , serious
consideration from the majority of those who
love to dwell within the haunts of Its pleas
ures and ( jaycty. Little care they as to the
Why or the wherefore of the matter , us lonij
ns they pot the enjoyment out of it that tho.y
desire and are amused so for ns the said so
eicty and its belonging * are able to contribute
A toward It. Society , tiiUcn us a whole , is an
institution ( cotton up and maintained by the
people in unity , In tlio Interests of the many
the development , intellectual1 , morally
and consequently Hnanuially , of tlio masses.
Society , therefore , is nothing more nor lusi
than a little , separate government all by its
lonely self , but , however , at the same time ,
on a very large scale , embracing as It does ,
the entire elvill/ed world.
The origin of society , as it stands to-day ,
is difficult to determine the dividing line of
two or moru decades and the present time
nro so very indistinct. Nevertheless , if we
nro to draw a line point and date our interro
gations ( interior to the Christian era wo mlp'nt
Bay that society 1ms been in existence ever
since that memorable occasion in oar mind's
dim and distant vista of recollection cioated
by scriptural teachings -when Adam and
Eve inhabited the Harden of Eden. It in
stretching matters a little , no doubt , to term
Umtcnndtllon of affairs "society , " out that's
what it was , however , though It may bn
vastly dlfforcnt from the modus operand ! ol
the present day and age. Hut society , in the
true Acceptance of the term , was , and still late
to n great extent , the outcome aye , the ver.v
existence of Christian inllnuncc. Then , this
being true , the real origin of soclet.y is with
the inception of Christianity , and the Chris
tian religion was tlio true foundation rock
upon which it wus constructed.
"Why Society YOIIIII ; Men are Scarce.
"No wonder " well known
, says a young
noddy man , "that there is a complaint in
upper social circles this season of a scarcity
of young mon in the swim. Society is too
expensive a luxury for a young man of mod-
t'rntc salary , particularly if he hopes to get
ahead flnanchilly. And you know that the
majority ot us do not draw princely Incomes ,
mid wo all hope some day to have homes of
our own. The extortions society makes
from our earnings ro too ercat and has the
effect n curtain moneyed class wishes it to
have of keeping- out those of only moderate
means.
"I am willing to spend a moderate amount
of money for nocial pleasures , ns nobody en
joys tlio companionship of his fellows better
than I ; but if ono docs not make a lavish
display of spending money , if ho makes any
attempt toward economy , the examples of his
companions make him" feel mean nnd small
nnd ns a result ho feels compelled cither to
madly follow their extravagant course or
drop out of the circle entirely. A season's
parties foot up enormous bills. The four
Assembly club parties of last season alone
cost , mo { SO , and I believe that few members
of tlio organization got olt with loss. You
can readily see what n drain from
two to four parties a week
will make upon one's purse pro
vided he slavishly complies with the exac
tions of the social god.
"I spent over WOO socially Inst season nnd
hardly know where It went to until 1 came to
reckon it up , nnd 1 can assure you I watched
the corners carefully and tried to lop off all
unnecessary expense. My now dress suit
cost S75 ; my six dress shirts at $1 ouch , $21 ;
six pair Bilk hose , Ml ; two suits of silk un
derwear , ? ! ! ( ) ; three enamel studs , 50 ; cuff
buttons , § 12 ; my lawn tics at 85 cents each
came to $10 ; guilors , S3 ; there are gloves and
other etceteras that could bo counted in nnd
Dwell the expense considerably. Of course
you must have a carriage for the lady you ac-
rompany to the party or hop und that means
54 an evening. You nro expected to furnish
the lady with tlowors and that means ubout
$ ) or more. A society man must devote at
least half of his evenings to social duties ,
nnd the continuul financial drain visibly ef
fects oven a healthy bunk nccount. From
cho figures I have given you can see where
my ? dUU went , nnd yet this is economical
lompiired with what the average society man
upends.
"I have known young fellows on a salary of
only $15 a week Keep up their end In society
expenses , aim how they manage to do RO I
can t tell. I often believe tlmt they must
deny themselves many of the pleasures nnd
even necessities of Hfo to keep up with the
money spending usurpers of the social
world. Their condition is indeed pitiable.
"Society Is getting so that the poor young
man feels himself u btrangor within Its gates
nnd tills is why KO many young fellows go to
destruction. Their social nature requires
companionship , and when they ilnd that the
portals of society open only to golden hoys
they see 1 : instead the damning pleasures of
the drainshon and brothel. Ami I hold that
cocioty itself is responsible for it. "
fix-Students' Hamiiiut.
On Monday evening , December 10 , the W.
C. O. association held its annual alumni ban
quet nl the Hotel Huricer la this city. Among
these present were representative business
mid professional men from Iowa , Kansas ,
Missouri nnd Nebraska. The mooting was
hold in the spacious parlors of tlio hotel , nnd
nnd for n considerable tlmohand shaking nnd
renewing of acquaintances was the order of
the evening. The formalities being over ,
the president , In a few well cho'sen words ,
Introduced Mr. H. A. L , Dick , whoso ac
knowledged ability us an elocutionist was
recognized by nil who had the pleasure of
hearing him. Mr. Dick gave an exhibition
of his elocutionary powers in n recitation en
titled "The Gambler's Wife , " and other pro
ductions. During the recital the auditors
fccmod spellbound , nnd when the speaker
resumed the sent , ) m was gicctcd with
round after round of applause. After listen
ing for so mo tlmo to the sweet strains of
music discoursed by the band , the members
proceeded in a body to the largo and well
lighted dining hall , where n magnificent
feast was luxuriously spread before them.
The welcoming address was delivered by
the president , Air. K. 1C. Zimmerman , who
gave , In brief , the history of the association
and the individual successes of the member ! ! .
In response to numerous culls Mr. U. M.
Patterson made n stirring speech , in which
ho glowingly depleted the benefits to ha do-
lived from n course in n commercial college.
After satisfying the Inner man from the
niniptuous feast prepared especially for the
IV. U. O. , eloquent addresses wore inudo by
the following gontleuicn : Profs. Paulson ,
U'orloy und Adams , and Messrs. LJolan ,
Dick , Holmes , Krocger , Scannoll , Purkcr ,
Conrad , Hugan nnd others.
Miss Hrown's Doliut.
Miss Mary Hrown's debut at Fort Omaha
last Tuesday evening , was the most enjoya
ble society event witnessed at the garrison
\ \ for many years. Every preparation was
I rondo to make It a grand success ; in front of
I | f the plaua from post to post were hung tent-
i flics , thus leaking the porch a pleasant en
closure for promenading. The hall itself
was beautifully decorated , the Hags and
stacked muskets at the entrance of the ball
room gnvo li a military appearance. Nearly
two hundred people attended. Miss llrowa
I-
TC HIT iT i Hi Y r/ v \ Corner 15th and
-j Dodge Sts.
EXTRAORDINARY OFFERg&M ! every
Owing' to the unparallcd weather this nutiimn , wo have a tremendous stock of Clonks which wo have determined to lot out white there Is a possibility of a doinnml. KOU TIIK NEXT TEN
DAYS wo will taku otT SO Per Cent , from tlio marked prito on every Cloak wo sell. It will bo tin aasy mnttcr to prove this is n BOX A PI 1)13 KKDUCT1ON , as nil our goods 1U.O marked in plain figure
and the price will bo ONE-FIFTH LESS THAN THE GARMENTS ARE MARKED , in fact wo nro doing now in the height of the season something that is never done until the months of February am
March cutting the price on NEW FIRST-CLASS GOODS , to olTor sacrifice prices , and for the next ten days will sell our entire stock wf Cloaks AT A DISCOUNT OF TWENTY TEH CENT ( 'JO per cent ,
off the marked price milking decidedly the cheapest stock of Cloaks over shown this season of the yehr In the city of Omaha. Our Mock of Ladies' Newmarkets , Raglans and I'lstors , as well as our Misses
and Children's Cloaks , are all now and of the latest styles and tit20 Per Cent , discount , is far cheaper than any Bo-called sheriffs sale or bankrupt coods. Our Plush Sacquos met with universal favor whonevet
shown tit former prices , hut now thov go with the balance of our stock at 20 1'cr Cent , discount. Otir $ - ) Plush Sacnues for ten davs at WO. Our S'I5 Plush Sammies at0 per cent , discount , montm $28. Out
$ .10 Plush Sacqucsat L'O per cent , olT/for ten days , means the best garment over shown in Omaha , at S40 , AND W ) PER CENT. OFF ON ALL Ol'R CLOAKS , MEANS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT of fron
Ton to Fifteen dollars in actual value to any ono who buys a garment during the next tun days of KELLEY STKjER & CO. , Dodge and 16th Street. Tlio 20th and Dodge Street Cable Curs pass by our store
Great Special Sale of New
and Fresh Goods. Christ
mas Presents at Spec
ially Reduced Prices. 5
Silk Handker
chiefs and
Mufflers.
Lot 1. ISslrt inch all Silk Hemstitch
Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs , solid
white , also colored centra and border ,
lOjc , worth 125c.
Lot 12. 1'lxlH inch all silk Chinese
Crepe II. S. Handkerchiefs in all the
delicate shades 20c , reduced from 'ic. ( )
Lot it. 15x15 inch all Silk Japanese
II. S. Handkerchiefs , in cream and an
endless variety of delicate , colors ; also
white with colored border-5o worth
lOc.
lOc.Lot
Lot ! . 21x21 All Silk tl. S. Jananeso
Silk Handkerchiefs , white with border ,
also colored centers , eSc , worth 55c
Lot 6. "White II. S. Pongee and
Brocaded Silk Handkerchiefs in endless
variety , only 4c ! ) , worth up to 75c.
Lot 0.Vhito II. S. Japanese Hand
kerchiefs , Crepe and Fancy Silk Muf-
llors &c. , in white and Colors ; 10 differ
ent styles in the lot , 75c , worth from $1
to $1.15.
Lot " . White H. S. Japanese Hand
kerchiefs , Brocaded Silk and Crepe
Mulllors in white and colors , 12 dilTor-
ent designs all at $1 , worth up to $1.05.
Lot 8. White and all colors II. S.
Japanese Handkerchiefs , Brocaded and
Fancy Twills and Crcpo Mulllors and
Handkerchiefs in 10 different styles all
at $1.15 , worth up to $ li.
KBLLBY STICKER & CO. , COB. DODGE AND FIFTEENTH STREETS.
was assisted by her father nnd mother ,
General nnd Mrs. Whcaton , Doctor and Mrs
Ilnskin. The programmes are worthy of an
especial mention. They were painted by
Miss Crawford , Mrs. lirown's sister , on
pieces of satin suspended Irom a golden bar ;
one was hung on each side of the ball-room.
This is u very novel thing in the social world
und it is a splendid substitute lor tlio cus
tomary card and pencil. The painting of the
number of the dances was in gold. All the
designs nud symbols on the programme were
beautiful , at the beginning was the full
moon nud hour glass , and us the numbers
proceeded the moon gradually became
smaller and the sand In the hour glass was
represented in the various gradations of
its passage through its uarow courso.
The costumes of the ladles were elegant.
The officers appeared in full dress uniform.
The debutante was dressed in white china
silk and net Ince , witb a corsage bouquet of
beautiful pink roses.
The toilets of Mrs. General Whenton and
Mrs. Dr. Haskins wore both of white silk ,
the former wearing a corsage bouquet of
natural roses. An elaborate repast was prepared -
pared , after which the gcrmuu , led by Mr.
Fnber , was very successfully dauced. The
llgures which ho Introduced were very pret
ty. The lirst wus the basket figure , the
second the ribbon or favor figure , which
consists in receiving a ribbon every tlmo ono
can obtain n now partner. A few were
honored with four ribbons. The third , the
scarf figure , was the most beautiful of the
four. The wind-mill figure was the fourth ,
nnd it is similar to the ribbon figure , inas
much us it is also of the favor order. This
consists In the gentleman calling u lady from
her seat as his partner , and the Indies show
their preference by calling some gentleman
to the Iloor. Among the distinguished gen
tlemen present were General Hrooke , his
staff , Messrs. Hoe nud Truitt , General
Whcatoii , Major It nicer , Mr. Robert W.
Patrick , and n number of others.
Complimentary remarks were beard from
nil , and as the guests were leaving the do-
buianto , her father nnd mother received an
overflow of congratulations on the success
of the event.
Princeton nien Dlno.
Dr. Charles , of this city , gave his eleventh
annual dinner to the Omaha alumni of
Princeton college Wednesday evening. The
menu was served at Hlgglns' cafe , and con
sisted ol two opossums In plantation style ,
with hoe cake , sweet potatoes and hard
elder. The following gentlemen received in
vitations : O. H. Uottmckcr , Julius S. Cooley ,
Frank Morrlssey , Parko Good win , Al. Sorcn-
son , Henry James , Charles J. Uroon , J , H.
Huyncs , Fred Nye , John M. Thun > ton nnd
W.C. Gregory. The evening was passed in
a most enjoyable manner , all the guests con
tributing to the. humor and wit , nnd their af
fable host , by their efforts , was the personi
fication of enjoyment. Tlio recitals of amus
ing Incidents when at college were the occa
sions of many hearty outbursts of laughter.
Dr. Charles responded to the following
toast : "Tlio Historic Days at Princeton. "
Julius S. Cooley responded to "Oppossutn
Hunting on Southern Plantations. " Parke
Goodwin rcsjiondcd to "My Maryland. "
The banquet was elaborate , the wit nud
humor was accompanied with bumpers of thu
best old wines , and the event proved a most
pleasant ono.
The Crescent Club.
On Tuesday evening the Crescent club
hold the third party of tholr series at Cripp's
hall. The hop proved the most pleasant
ono they linvo held yet. Some of the toilets
worn by the ladles were elegant In the
highest degree and nil were becoming ,
Among those present were the following :
Messrs. A. J. Ueaton , H. Wohrer. J. A , Hen-
son. William Uowmun , H. Ilutulol , Arthur
Dickey , Samuel \VlggIns , Stephen Griffin ,
Frank Uoaton. Louis Uurmastcr , John
Swanson , J. K. Pcremann , Molt Uorgen ,
Kdward Uhoodes , Charles Smith ,
J. .1 , Uuttcrllcld , Gcorgo Benson ,
K. Hurmastor , C. Wilson , Will Hurroughs ,
M. Klein , Thomas Mnnkin , Will \Vlamun.
Misses Quisio Stratman , Katie Woods ,
ICatlo Wlgniun , Klbv Irwin , LU/.lo Benson ,
Mamie Golf , May Peterson , Anna Williams'
Nottio Woods , Clara Griffin , Emma Jlur-
master , Nolllo Henson , Lulu Johnson. Addle
Gates , Anna Foley , Anna Clark , Nollla Ray ,
May Reynolds , Olllo Foley , Jennie Hobison ,
Bffio Mlleston , Maggie Martin and Mrs.
Handle.
Mr. and Sirs. Sxvobo's Hccoptlon.
The parlors , hallways and dining rooms of
the Millard hotel were a flood of light on
Thursday ovenlnp , and were thronged witb
hundreds of gay and elegantly dressed
guests , the occasion being a reception and
ball given by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Swobo
Ladies' Embroid
ered Haiid'chfs.
Ladies' Heal Duchess Laoo Border
Handkerchiefs from SI. 5 to $ H.50onoh. )
Ladies' line French hand embroidered
Silk Mull Handkerchiefs real Valen
ciennes Border , exquisite designs , from
$1 to $0.f)0uach.
Ladies' line French hand embroid
ered Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs ( latest
designs ) s > co the lines wo are offering ,
the following from $1 , $ l.i.5 , $1.60 , $1.75 ,
SL , 5:2.50 , SI ! .
100 do/.on Ladies' line hand embroid
ered Linen Lawn Handkerchiefs , Scol
lop Borders.latest designs only 75c , worth
$1.15 tol.2-- ) .
150 dozen Ladies' fine hand embroid
ered Linen Lawn Handkerchiefs , Scol
lop , ( latest designs ) nt 5Je ( worth from
70e to Soc.
1 200 dozen Ladies' fine embroidered II.
S. and Scollop Border Handkerchiefs ,
white and colors , latest novelties , U7ic ,
worth from 85o toloc. .
ii50 dozen Ladies' line embroidered II.
S. nnd Scollop Border , latest design ,
only loc , worth from 0c toIiUo.
OK ) dozen Ladies' White II. S. Sheer
Lawn Handkerchiefs , only lOc , worth
loc.
200 dozen Ladies' IT. S. Linen Can-
brie and Lawn Handkerchiefs , ( latest
printed design ) all atSic , reduced from
lOc , li.c and 15c.
300 dozen Ladies' II. S. Cambric and
Lawn Handkerchiefs ( latest design ) in
printed Border , only 5c , reduced from
7jc and Sic.
to their fricnda. The preparations for the
happy ovcnt were most elaborate and com
plete. In every nook and corner , bay-window
and recess were banked great pyramids of
potted plants , lame ferns nnd palms were
seen hero and there while a profusion of
smiliix was entwined about chandeliers , man-
tlo-pieocs , over doors , arches Und alcoves ,
and gave a finishing1 touch to the decorations.
Some beautiful effects were wrought by the
florist in the arrangement of the flowers.
The event proved to bo one of the most de
lightful social events of the season nnd
uenrjy 100 guests were in attendance , repre
senting the cream of Omaha society. Mrs.
Swobo was assisted by Misses Annie and
Mamie Waterman , of Now York. The re
ception commenced at 8:30 : p. m. and lasted
until 10 o'clock. At the latter hour , the
guests repaired to the dining hall which had
bee"n converted into a ball room nnd dancing
was kept up until a late hour. At 11 o'clock
an elegant lunch wus served in thn ordinary.
Mr. Ijcwis is Surprised.
A very pleasant surprise was tendered Mr.
A. Lewis last Sunday evening. The Har
mony Social circle , of which he Is a member ,
were holding a meeting at his residence on
North Sixteenth street , nnd during the ses
sion onoof the members arose and in a short
speech presented him , in the name of his
friends , with two handsome steel engravings.
The gentleman was taken completely un
awares , as ho was laboring under the impres
sion that another gentleman was the ono
that was to bo surprised. After the meeting
the party sat down to an elegant supper ,
which was followed by dancing , they having
brought musicians with them. Tno surprise
was complete , and the ontlro affair will long
bo remembered by these present.
The Popplnton'Ilccoptlon.
On Thursday evening Mr. nad Mrs. A. J.
Poppleton gave n grand reception nt their
stately mansion In honor of their sou , Will
iam Scars Poppleton , nnd his bride , who
have lately returned from their weddlag
trip. At SiiO : p. m. the carnages commenced
to arrive , and by 9:30 : over three hundred
persons , representing the bust of Uinulia and
Council Bluffs society , had been received
under the hospitable roof. The beautiful
residence was universally admired. Every
thing for the comfort and entertainment of
the guests had been prepared. Unlouo re
freshments were snrvcd nt an early hour ,
the carpets of the parlors were covered with
ducking and these disposed engaged In
dancing. The affair was one of the great
social events of the wee ) : .
Harmony Social Circle.
The Harmony Social circle opened their
season very successfully nt Crap's hall last
Thursday evening , with a grand ball. About
fifty couples were in attendance , nnd they
enjoyed themselves right royally. A pro
gramme of twenty dances was gene through
to the Inspiring strains of SUilnhausor's or
chestra. Tills popular circle is fast coming
to thu front as ono of the leading social or
ganizations of the city , nnd includes among
its mcmbnrs some ol our leading society
ladles and gentlemen.
Mr. Stulion Taken Unaware.
The surprise party tendered Mr. John Stu-
ben nt his residence on Seventeenth street
was n most enjoyable ono. The party was
duu to tlio efforts of Ml&s Englcn , Miss Mc-
Oluro nnd Mr. West Craig. Dancing was
commenced about U o'clock. Shortly after
1'J o'clock rofresiimunts were served , nftor
which the dancing was continued until 2
o'clock. About eighty people attended. Thn
planners of the nftalr nro to bo congratulated
on the success of the party.
Hall.
The drivers of the PaciHo nnd Wclls-Fargo
express companies gave their second annual
ball at Exposition hall on Wednesday evening -
ing- . The event was In every way n grand
success. Four hundred tickets wore sold
and nearly that number of person's were
present , The dancing commenced nt 0
o'clock , when the twenty-eighth number was
waltzed. Mr. F , Hruwu presided as master
of ceremonies and was ubly assisted by the
Moor committee consisting of J. Haley , E.
Duryor , W. Housh , M. H. O. Toolo and J ,
W. Corey. The hall was moat elaborately
ilcuo rated.
I'lattsinouth Boolcty Items.
The event of the season in the line ot homo
talent entertainments was given at the
Waterman op rn house on thn evenings of
Tuesday and Wednesday last. The enter
tainments were given under the auspices of
GENTS' DEPA RT.MEN'T.
HOLIDAY M U F V L E R SI
LOT 1 500
Wo odor extra liu-go silk nnd line
cashtnuro inulllurs in light and dark
colors , tit 60o , worth 76c and $1.
LOT 2 SI.
At this nrieo wo offer extra largo
nnd heavy all-silk cream and colored
brocaded imilllors at $1 , worth $1.75.
LOT 8 $1.125.
Wo will soil cream brocaded mufllcrs.
and $1.2-3 well
extra largo heavy , at - ,
worth . ' .
LOT $1.00.
We show an immense assortment of
cream and colored silk inulllui . at
51.00 , worth W.50.
LOT , r > $12.
Wo will sell our regular $2.7o and $3
cream and colored silk mulller * at W.
G E N T S '
II O L I D A Y N E U K W E A R 1
1200 do/.on Teck scarfs , I'ulThcarfs , and
Fonr-in-lland ties , all now styles and
shapes , sale price SOe , worth $1.
10" ( ) dozen improved 1'ulV scarfs , all
now and exquisite patterns , at $1 ,
really worth SI.75.
G E N T S '
IIO LI D AY II AN 1) K E U C H I E F S !
Gents' all-silk handkerchiefs , extra
large , white and colored , at liijc , re
duced from Ooo.
Gents' line linen II. S. handkerchiefs ,
plain and fancy borders , also initial
liandkuin.'hiefs at ono price , 125c , worth
40c and 50c.
GENTS' '
HOLIDAY G L O V E S 1
Kenl Beaver gloves at $4. $7 and SS.
Seal-skin gloves and mittens at $9
and $10 , worth $1-1.
Real kid lined mittcnsnt $1 , $1.50 and
$1.85.
Real kid lined gloves at $1,15,81.25 ,
1.50 and $1.85 , worth double these
prices.
SILK U M B R E L LAS !
Wo have just received . ' (00 ( line Win-
ser silk umbrellas , gold and silver
mounted. Wo make three special
prices , &S.75 , $5 anil $5.50 , worth double
these prices.
100 line Gloria silk umbrellas , cold
and silver mounted , at $ - . : ! " ) , well
worth $3.50. Early selections strongly
advised.
the Young Ladies' Heading Uooin associa
tion , and were a'grajid success , both finan
cially and as a llrst-clnss production of homo
talent. "The Old Fashioned District School"
was the title of ; the play , in' which about
thirty ladies anil gentlemen of clever histri-
oniu talent participated. The costumes of
llfty years ago were worn , which presented
u very amusing spectacle. The young ladies
realized nearly § 100 over and above expenses.
Mr. John Minor , assistant superintendent
of the U. & M. storehouse department here ,
was agreeably surprised by a number of his
most intimate friends last Wednesday pven-
Ing , his thirty-fourth birthday. All arrange
ments were made and an inviting repast pre
pared by his wife , tlio party meeting at his
homo shortly before the time ot his arrival.
The surprise was complete and a most en
joyable time was had. His friends presented
him with a beautiful goldhcadcd cane before
taking their departure.
The Sons of Veterans pave a masquerade
ball in Fitzgerald hull on Friday evening. It
being the lirst hop of the kind held here
this year there was a grand turnout. The
costumes were furnished by an Oinahu firm.
Hon. John W. Harnes and wife spent a few
days this week at the homo of their daughter ,
Mrs. D. A. Campbell , of this city.
Saturday night Newton Hcers presented
his pouular drama "Lost in London" ut the
Waterman opera houso.
General Gossip.
B F. Troxell has returned from Now
York.
Mrs. L. J. Drake gives a party for her
children Friday evening.
Mrs. S. P. Hounds has returned from Den
ver nnd has apartments at the Harker.
Mr. J. II. Withnell nnd Miss ICato Van
Arnam were married on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Mngrano gives her next social nt Ma
sonic hall Wednesday evening , December 10.
The Ladles' Social club give a hop at
Metropolitan hall on the evening of Decem
ber 19.
Miss Clnlre Hustin goes to Washington
this winter to be the guest of Senator and
Mrs. Paddock.
Mrs. Johanna Johnson nnd daughter took
the steamer from New York to Lund , Swe
den , on Monday last.
Mrs. U. N. Blair , who has been studying
art In this city for runny weeks , has returned
to her homo in Dunlup , In.
J. J. Mercer , late of Qnlnoy , 111. , and
father of D. H. Mercer , of this city , will
make his future homo in this city.
Tlio ox-students of the university of Michi
gan assembled at the Millard Tliuraduy even
ing and formed an alumni association.
Mrs. Pratt , wifoof Lieutenant E. 13. Pratt ,
Twenty-third United States infantry , sta
tioned nt Fort Mnckinac , arrived In the city
Thursday , and will pass the winter with her
father , Captain W. W. Copehind.
Noses All
"I've never known a man with a big
nose who wasn't smart , " said a professor
ser in BellevUe 'hospital ' college , Now
York , says the Mrtll and Express , when
spoken to on the lAibjoct.
The great Naitoleon's nose was big.
Gladstone's nose IB big , but it ends in a
sharp point. Bismarck has a bier nose
that is , however , ultnost Hat on tlio ond.
General Grant's n so was not too largo ,
but it was largo enough to bo promi
nent. .
Blaino's nosq ia vary prominent , nnd
all his childrun , including his daugh
ters , are easily diHtinguishablo by tlio
sumo largo protuberance. Jay Gould is
possessed of a largo noso. So is Russell
Sago and Cyj'ua ' W. Field. President
Cleveland's nose 'N n trillo above the
ordinary size. ' Dan .Lament's nose is
very prominent.
Tno late John Kelly had a flat , pug
noso. General Harrison's nasal organ
is quite largo , but not so prominent ns
that of Levi 1 * . Morton or the Old
Roman. Joseph Pulitzer and Charles
A. Duna both hayo largo noses , Pu
litzer's is very prominent. Governor
Hill is an exception to therule. . His
nose is quite small.
Dr. Talmago and Dr. John Hall , both
famous pulpit orators , have largo noses ,
So have Secretaries Bayard and Whit
ney. Bou Butlor'a nose is quito small ;
so is Henry Wattorson's ; put George
W. ChlldH , Austin Corbin , Chauncoy
Dopov , Lawrence Barrett , and scores
of others who nro prominent before the
public , have their full share of nasal
organ ,
RETAILING AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
EGA AND MUFF
SETS.
BOAS THUEE YARDS LONG.
Extra quality Bliiek Ilnrc & 2.G5worth
$1..V3.
Extra quality Blnck Coney 53.75 ,
worth So.60.
Extra quality Natural American
Ojipossum iO.Vo , worth $8.60.
Extra quality Natural Lynx Back
S'J.Vo , worth SM.
Extra quality French Seal $9.50 ,
worth irKS.50.
Excra quality Natural Black Marten
$10.125 , worth J0. .
Also Badger , Otter , Keel Fox , Black
anil Cinnamon Bear , Natural Lynx
Belly , Spotted Lynx , Black
Lynx , White Thibet.
Etc. , Etc. ,
At proportionately low prices.
LADIES' MUFF AND
SCARFS' SETS.
In almost every desirable and fash
ionable fur in the market , from $2.75
to8 a set. All at especially reduced
prices.
News and Gossip of the Week
Among : tlio Fraternities.
ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Prosperity of tlio A. O. U. W. Ban
quet ol' the Ijoyal Ivoyion New
Ijodgc ol' tlic Knights ol' Honor
Among tlic Pythlnns. '
Cryptic Slasonry.
At the annual meeting of Omaha council
No. 1 , Iloyul and Select Masters the follow
ing ofllccrs were elected for the ensuing
Masonic year :
Excellent Companion James Gilbert ,
master.
Excellent Companion David B. Hume ,
deputy master.
Excellent Companion Guy V. Henry ,
principal conductor of tbo work.
Excellent Companion Gustavo Anderson ,
treasurer.
Excellent Companion Jnmcs H. Bruncr ,
recorder.
Excellent Companion Alfred P. Hopkins ,
corporal of the guard
Excellent Companion T. C. Batterton ,
conductor of council.
Excellent Companion L. M. Anderson ,
stowart.
Excellent Companion David E. Keys , sen
tinel.
The proposed now lodge to bo organized in
the northern part of the city is meeting with
a decided success. Quito a number of mer
chants nnd professional men havIiiL' signed
the petition. A meeting will bo called some
time during the coming week , when all in
terested nro requested to ho present. Time
and place will bu announced later in Tin ;
Hun.
Hun.There
There are 2.10 Masonic lodges In Alabama ,
numbering 13.00J mumbnrs. The present
grand secretary has held office twcnty-nino
years.
Knl IilH of Honor.
Saturday evening Messrs , Charles J. Men
tor , Thomas Falconer , Louis Lamms , L. A.
Goldsmith and Philip Urady. of Omaha
lodge , No. 8S9 , Knights of Honor , cnmo to
South Omaha and organised Good Will
lodge , No. , Knights ot Honor , of South
Omaha. The following oflleflrs were
elected ; Past dictator , George J. Soltzcr ;
dictator , Henry L. Smith ; vlco dictator ,
Frederick Brockelburstj accountant dicta
tor Frank O. Doyle ; llnnnciul reporter , Ar
thur W. Hushforth ; treasurer , Seely H ,
Cole ; chaplain , Charles V. Harris ; guide ,
Charles U. Hurgcss ; guardian , Harry Kced ;
trustees for one year , George Dothorway and
Michael Qulnn ; medical examiner , Dr ,
James A. A. IColloy.
Tlio installation ceremonies will take
pluco next Saturday evening In Knight of
Pythiiis hall. The charter will bo
closed Saturday , December ' "J. The lodge
Htnrts with n largo membership of some of
the best citizens of South Omaha.
A. or u. w.
The report for December shows a total
membership in the order of 211,50 , against
210,538 for the previous month. The mem
bership In Nebraska Is G,1U. The total ben
efits paid during the month In thu entire
order amount to 110,857. In this btato the
assessments for a benefit of f 2.00J amount to
$11 per annum , Thu following table gives
the costs of insurance in the different states
In the union , ns well as In the various other
fraternal organizations In the country :
Now York 21 flO .10
California SI Jl . ' ,0
Pennsylvania S3 11 00
Select Knights' . 1'J tl : > U
In Illinois , 17 6 5'J
Wisconsin If 8 W )
Kansas , . . .12 li 00
Nebraska. . . U C no
Minnesota. . . . , , 11 5 to
Knights of Honor , . . . .23 Jl CO
Knights and Ladies of Honor ,
ClussA 23 H 00
Knights and Ladles of Honor ,
.Class H 80 IS 00
Ito.val Arcanum 14 U ( il
American Legion o-Honor ( 21 J.'MI
Knights of Pythias 13 ia JO
MUFFS ! MUFFS ! !
MUFFS ! ! !
in every desirable and fashionabl Fur.
Alaska Sealskin , Otter , Bonver.Blai'k
and Cinnamon Bear , Lynx Hack nui
Belly. Spotted Lynx , Black Lynx
Black Marten , Monkey , 1'orsian Ltunb
Chinchilla , Rod Fox. Silver Fox , and
others too numerous to mention.
Wo only quote a few prices as a sam
ple :
Extra Alaska Seal , London drcs cil
nnd dyed , only $15 , positively worth
Wi.oO.
Extra Natural Heaver , light , middle
and dark shades , only . * ( i.5 , worth $ S.5l ) .
Extra Fruiieh Seal , closely resembles
the real , W.S5 , worth S-l.
Extra Seal IMush only $1.75 , worth
$12.50.
Extra Black Coney only ' , ) Sc , worth
SI.50.
Extra Black Hare only -I5cworth 75e.
The entire stock at greatly reduced
prices.
C H 1 L D R E N ' S F U R S E T S
n oniHes-s vnriuty , from $1.50 to $112.50
each , at prices that cannot bo approached
preached hv any other house.
F U R T R 1 M M J N G S
in every desirable fur in the market at
n 'onisiily low prices.
Wo nro overstocked on the following
trimmings , which wo will offer until
sold at the same prices that Now
York manufacturers are wholesaling
the same grade of goods to-day :
150 yards extra Black Coney" , lined , at
; iOe , worth -15c.
75 yards 2-inch extra Nutria Bearer ,
"with golden shades , $1 , worth SI.50.
100 yards li-iucii extra Nutria Bearer
with ( jolden shades , $1.00 , worth
$12.12.- ) .
75 yards 't-in.cli extra Nutria Bearer
with golden shade * , $12.10 , worth
S12.75.
100 yards 2-inch extra Black Marten ,
ono of the most fashionable furs ,
$12.85 , worth fcl.Oo.
100 yards o-incli extra Natural Lynx
Belly , only $1.75 , worth J0.50.
Equitable Aid Union 20 1000
Order of Golden Cross 1:1 : 0 10
Royal Templars of Temperance.- ! ) 15 00
Order of Hcptasophs 13 10-nil
Order of Sparts 21 0 24
Rochester Mutual Relief 20 1040
Order of Chosen Friends 20 1000
United Order of Honor 21 1-1 4'J
Knights of Golden Rule : i4 17 00
Royal A. O. W. in Iowa 11 5 50
United Friends K ! S 10
Modern Woodman of America. . . . 8 -I 00
Thcro arc 413 lodges of the Ancient Order
of Linltcd Workmen in Missouri , sixty-nino
ot which nro located at St. Louis ; the mem
bership aggregates 20,700.
The Omaha lodges , without a singles excep
tion , are in u state of unexampled prosperity
and vigor.
South Omaha lodge No. 00 , Ancient Order
of United Workmen , at the regular meeting
Tuesday niclit elected the following officers
for the ensuing year : Master workman , Ja
cob Jaskolek ; foreman , Joseph L. Ander
son ; overseer , A. T. Morton ; recorder.
Daniel Sullivan : financier , C. W. Muller ;
receiver , Patrick 13. Sullivan ; trustees.
Joseph L. Anderson , eighteen months , nnd
Dr. James A. A. Kelly , ono year. The In
stallation ceremonies will bo performed la
the A. O. U. W. hall , Fifteenth nnd Farniim
streets , Omaha , together with the officers
elect of the four A. O. U. W. lodges of
Omaha on Monday evening , January 7.
* *
V. A. S. Fi-ntcrnity.
Omaha Collegium No. 131 , V. A. S. , met
last Friday nijrht In A. O. U. W. hall , Uarker
block , with a largo attendance. The follow
ing officers were elected.
Rector C. S. Morgan.
Vice Rector James Marshall.
Treasurer \Vliclund. .
Scribe L. A. Hammond.
Curators C. Cunningham , Dr. Hnnchctt ,
C. Raymond.
Surgeons Dr. Ross , Dr. L. A. Mcrriam.
Chaplain Charles Fitzslmmons.
Grand Representative Dr. U A. Mcrriam.
Alternate S. T. Holiinson.
K ol'J'yllilnR.
Ttio beauty and value of the Uniform Hank
depends entirely upon its efficiency and milt-
tniy discipline. A division which docs no&
hold regular meetings and does not have
some prollclency In the military tactics is of
no use whatever. A really good division is
much help to the order of Knights of
Pythias , but an awkward , badly drilled
division only nrlngs rullcnlo and disgrace to
the order. No division should ho organised
unless It expects to outer hc.irtily into tlio
military work It was intended lor. Sprig
of Myrtle.
The characters of mon and of Institutions
nro known , not by nny declaration of princi
ples but by sustained relations.
Wo know benevolence , not by the defini
tion of n dictionary , but by the acts of life.
Friendship has a silent voice that can explain
Itself better by u hearty handshake , where ,
.through . the physical net , the subtle force of
the spirit speaks thu love that iliunes in the
souls of lofty minded mon.
Pythlanisin Is not read from our pnrado day
banners , nor iroin the charm on our watch
chains , but from the way wo net. Tbo world
Decks companionship with mon who uro full
of fun , but whoso fun Is not smirched with
the coarse and vulgar.--The Pythian Koconl ,
Pythinnism nuns to give relief , uwnkvn
sympathy , rind afford protection , as far us
may be , aguinbt thn Ills of life. Those are
its most prominent features , lint incidentally
it aids much in thu cultivation and improve
ment of our soulul natures. Jersey Knight.
"Team" work In a Indiro is a gooil thing
some Union. But when the "team" don't
happen to bhow up and the ICsipiIro desires
talcing his third before leaving thu city , per
haps for an extended Reason , It l not qiilto
the "good thiij ; " it phoulil bo. Wo huvo our
opinion of a lodge of Knights of Pythias
that will duller a cnmlidnto to go homo
without taking u rank and Jusl because no
"team" was present. In Minnesota nearly
every member Is cnpublo uf taking any part
anil performing good work. It's u favt.
The Pythian Advocate.
* The iilnii that officers In the subordinate or
grand lodge * nhculd lie filled by succession
ought not to bu the solo guidance In the. se
lection. Officer * fihould bo qualified In every
piirtlcnlar. Thorn it. plenty of material , and
tno dignity of the order must bo maintained.
Tim Western Knight.
The fraud hull nnd Hiippor given by the
VifKinlus loilco , No. .i5. of the Knights of
I'yililui , was most enjoyable , Tim music
was splendid and Iho utifmhtnca very laro ; (
cuvviuy-llvo dauclug couji'ca being pres
ent , beside * a large numbers of lookers-oik
The Invitation card was of n beautiful flO -
sign. Knur-lived on the back was n knlghtl
his helmet , weapons and ottier eniDloms ol
Knighthood , with the Inscription of the thred
words , "Friendship , Charily nnd Hotiovo *
Icnce. ! '
The 1C. of P. hall chicken still refuses to
batch. Humor has it that il will bo all right
as soon as some ono er two or three some
ones die or go to Kuropo or the SnndwicU
Islands or Texas.
Vloln Lodpo are unusually busy nnd thcll
rognlor meetings nro well attended by thole
efllclcnt mul enthusiastic membership , On
Thursday night last they conferred dcgreee
on applicants In all three rauu * and are mak
ing nti effort to have their work In gooJ
shape nt the end of the term.
Park lodge. No. IVIm * elected the follow *
luu officers for the ensuing term : Chancellor
omnuindcr , OcorRO II. Robinson j vied
( hiuu'ollor , J. Kdward Corl ; prelate. W. H/
niiiKi ; muster of excliiHiuer , C. S. llof
fertj master of Ihmiuv. M. 1C. Over ; keeper
of records nnd souls , U. J. Pollock ; nuvstCB
nt arms , Jmnc * Dunn.
Clnsw
As was anticipated some time ago , when
by a sort of tacit consent , some subordinates
adopted a sick benollt system where only a
portion of the members paid extra dues ,
thereby entitling them to certain benefits la
case of sickness , said system is resulting la
more or less complicutiouB.
Our Judgment bus over been that n sub
erdlnnte should eltlicr bo n lodge- paying sick
benefits to all er to none , for tlio reason th nl
sooner or later difficulties must , arise in the
administration and conducting nf affairs
where part nro interested and part arc not.
And the ipicstion has arisen , "Is it possl-
ble , In n lodge , at a regular meeting , Hull an
amendment to the by-laws of said lodiro can
bo proposed nnd nny p.irtion of the membership -
ship bu debarred from voting upon said
nnicndnionU"
Uy-laws have been adopted by somd
lodges , In which there nro provisions fortha
raising of what is termed n sick-bcuellt fund
for paying weekly bcnellts In event of sick
ness ; also milking It optional with members
whether they contribute to this fund or not.
These by-laws also make the olllccrs of the
lodge the audits , etc. , of this benollt system ,
and the moans nf dispensing these slck-bene-
lit moiii'.vs in the event of sickness , nnd
recently some officials , by vlrluo of their
ofllco , although not members of or partici
pants In this sii'k-bonollt system , have boon
compelled to attend to its duties , etc. , and
they bi'gin to query the equity and correctness -
ness of a system ot this character.
It is true , that originally , thn by-laws word
reguhirl.v amended by n vote of all members.
permitting this optional sick benellt system ;
nnd it N true these by-laws were approved
by the cnmmittco on laws of thu Urmiit
Lodge , but now these connected With said
nick benefit system hold that when any
amendment comes up touching this system ,
only those belonging to snid system can
vote , and hence the difference of opinion.
It is a grave assertion to make that any
member can bo debarred from voting upon
any question that comes up ia open lodge ;
on the other hand , it is sulit that said ques
tion is of such a character that it only altfcts
a certain part of the membership , and that
it would not bo correct for these who have
no interest whatever in the matter to discusA
It or vote upon it.
Without going into argument , suffice it to
say that dilTorencc.sof opinion on this subject
do exist , and will continue- grow , nnd the
question nrisesWhat is thu remedy' "
There is no objection to any portion of the
membership of any lodge having a sick-ben
efit system if they desire it , but , as wo argued
when the idea was presented years ago , un
less nil the members of a lodge belong to
snid system , it should bu taken entirely out
of the ledge and managed exclusively by
those who belong to it , and neither thu by-
laws of the lodge nor the officials as such bo
connected with it.
Such a course does injustice-to none and
would restore harmony along tlio lino. Wo
know of no other source that wills the same
nownr. a twn-thirds vote. Unit ririirinallv in
corporated the system ia the by-laws , can
remove it. It does not niter the htntus or
privileges of thono who belong to the sys
tem , or deprive them of nny of their rights ;
on the other hand , it would settle the vexed
question us to who is or who is not entitled to
speak when certain questions are under dis-
mission and forever put a quietus upon the
assertion that there is a "class membership"
m somcd logcs. Examiner.
Tlic Koyal Arcanum.
Ihe bcncllclary order known ns the Hoynl
Arcanum , until about a year ago was ropro-
seated by but one council in this city , siaco
which time , however , several others linvo
been instituted , among which Union Pacifies
council , No. 1,0J'J , is the most prominent nnd
takes tlio lead as to numbers and prospects
for future success. On Tuesday evening
last officers for the ensuing year wore elected
as follows : liogeut , J. 1C. Chambers ; vlco
regent , .1. F. Coykendall ; orator , J. JJ , Twl-
ford ; secretary , J. L. Ktelmrds ; collector , J.
L. Craig : treasurer , .1. H. Liehtoborger ;
chaplain , II. W. Snow ; guide , J. 13. Sheldon ;
warden , Dr. W. J. Gullmilth ; sentinel , Martin -
tin W. Lee ; trustee , W. II. Murray.
J. W. Maynard , thu present very efficient
regent , will go the past regent's chair , and
no doubt will 1111 thu place with honor to
himself as well ns the council.
The .Hoyal Arcanum not oilly pays the
bcncllclary of a deceased brother fU.OU ) , but
is also a fraternal and social order of high
standing. It is but a littlu over a dccada
old , but in tlui cast more especially , It has
obtained rank umong the beneficent orders
second to none. Union Pacific council was
Instituted ono year ago , the charter members
being principally employed In the Union Pa-
clllc headquarters building , though men of
good standing in other occupations nru also
received into its ranks. The officers elected ,
for tlio coming year arc workers , and it la
predicted that the council will more than.
double in numbers during 18SK.
G.r it.
Gate City Post , G. A. U. of this city , hold
its nnmml election for officers for the ensuing
year at their hall last evening , und the fol
lowing officers were elected : Commander ,
Comrade L. F. Maginn ; senior vice-coin-
mandor , C'onmnlo John B. Dennis ; Junloo
viec-cominamlcr , Comrade William Stewart ;
juartcrnmstur , Coinrnilo W. S. Arlcwith ;
surgeon , C'omradu S , 1C. Spnlcllng ; chaplain ,
Comrade J. li. West ; officer of the day , Com-
rndn D. D. Clement ; officer of the guard ,
Cmnrndu A. L , Straight ; delegate to depart *
inunt encampment , Comrade H , H. Uului
tltcrnatc , Comrade J. B , Dennis.
Wlmt They I0at.
ir < lhll/ ( | / ( ll I'lint.
The tailor Roast goose.
The builder Plumb pudding.
The druggist "Pi/on" things.
The base ball man Fowl.
Tlio carpenter Plane food. '
Thu Block raiser Bred.
The actor Supo.
Tlio printor-r-l'i.
The hingor Oyster 1'atti. '
Tlio old maid To mate , O. '
The Quakur Peas , '
The prisoner Coll-ory. '
The profane man Uussod hard.
Tlio acrobat Turn-ups.
The smoker I'ipo plant. '
The real estate man Colfco grounds.
The dry goods clerk FJannol cakes
The tramp J Jag out of voal.
The dobtoi Owe Ittneiil ,
The nublio speaker Toast.
The funny man Chestnuts.
.V New Mlimirot Jolco. ,
Detroit Free Press : It may not bo
joliovod but a recent mlnatrul troupe
got ( ill a fresh Joko.
"Hurry , " said the end man , "jiooplo
ire very dissatisfied in this world.1'
' They are indeed , " answered thu | n-
orlocutor.
"Vos , Harry ; if a man has riches he
van in health , and if a man huu hunlth
10 yearns for wealth. "
"Vo , that's the way it good. " <
"Now now you take a follow at HOP-
iwfullv blck you know loaning over
ho Hiilo of the Htcamur , and all that
ort of thing. Now , that man wahta
ho earth,11
_
Many Liquor Doalcr/t Indicted ,
DUIIUQUH , Ia , , Doo. 15Out of nlnot.v-nlna
ndlctincnts returned by the Unltr.il Htatoa
; rund jury for northern Iowa for thU turui of
wirt , ov nty-four nro for Beijing liquor
vitbout u ucTcruiuunl license.