fif PARLOR AND BALI ROOM.
The Advent of Lent Felt in Social
Oirclos.
MARDI GRAS EVE PLEASURES ,
I lkK nnd ThHr Dear Ones IMmntom
nnd Surprise I'nrtlcH Forly
Wny Fnrewctl < o Kelly
Gcncrnl Gossip.
Society During' I.ciit.
t , which the secular as well ns the re
ligious world known , is a penitential period
of forty days , beginning with Ash Wednes
day and uncling with E'astor Sunday , the
Sunday not being coimtod. During this tltno
the members of certain churches arc sup
posed to refrain from all amusements. This
n'ostlncnco Is In caiiimemonitloii of the forty
< l.i.v fust of Christ in the wilderness. The
churches in this country that observe this
period of abstinence from worldly pleasures
oto the Catholic. Episcopalian uud Lutheran.
So ntuncrous arc the members of these
churches In these indefinable circles knnwti
as society that ttieir tiljsonoo during the
period of Lent always causes a lull fii the
rush of social pleasures. Many of the mem
bers of thcso churches tire society leaders
or iihiy it prom Incut part in the social circles
of their communities , and their sudden re
tirement lor over a month Is Rcncrally at
tended with a dcuicase in the number of guy
events. That p.irt of the social world which
Ones not attend church has long BIIICO
learned this , and has come to accept the
1 > erlod of lent as a time of rest , the mime as
It has accepted Christmas and other holidays
Observed by Christian peoples.
Lent appears at a most grateful time for
the weary votary of pleasure , coining , Just
ai It docs , at the end of the social season.
In fact , the people in society look forward
to its advent , with pleasure , as it
moans a brief emancipation from the cxnc-
nctlons of social duties and a chance for re-
rupuratlon of several mouths of indulgence.
In many places In the cast the evening be
fore Ash Wednesday in solemnly celebrated
in society and the mock ceremony of burn
ing or burying Folly takes place.
The past season IB conceded to bo the most
brilliant over known In Omaha and the nud-
don ushering In of the period of Lent seems
like the lull alter a storm.
The members of the churches mentioned
are following out the crcod of their denomi
nations to the letter concerning social pleas
ures. True , their faces ai-o seen in the par
quet and dress circle at the theater occasion
ally and they laugli at the drollery or au-
plaud the genius of the actors but then ,
you know , theatre going in their education
Is not to be counted among the forbidden
pleasures.
Tlic KlkH' Social.
Probably the most notable event In soci
ety circles last week was the Elks' social and
ball , given In their elegant club and lodge
rooms Tuesday tilght. Among the guests
was a number of charming ladies from
abroad. That everybody thoroughly onjo.vcd
the musical programme , the dancing and
refreshments goes without saying. As
master of ceremonies , Edgar C. Snyder
proved himself an adept , and all these who
contributed their talents to the literary en-
tcitalnmcnt acquitted themselves in the most
charming manner. Miss Anderson , the elo
cutionist , made a pronounced lilt. She is an
artist of rare ability and keen appreciation.
Jules Lumbard and Lieutenant , Kin-
? lo , both in their solo and duct
efforts , simply charmed the audience.
Their vocal ability has long been rccogui/cd
ns of the highest standard , but on this
occasion each seemed to sing with inspira
tion. Miss Georgia Boulter , Mine. Munto-
fering , Mr. Butler and the Mandolin club
also deserve special praise. Following is a
complete list of these who enjoyed the even
ing's entertainment :
Uobcrt Purvis and wife , E. O. Gates , Miss
Ida Boveo of Duluth , J. 10. Preston , Miss E.
P. Clark , C. C. George , Miss Marie Ham
ilton , C. S. Potter and wife , H. 1' . Potto ,
Mrs. A. Parsons , Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Moody , Miss Lottie Clough , .Mr. and Mrs. C.
M. Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. H. II. Hake , H.
L. May , Miss I. V. Anderson , W. J.
Hughes , Miss Lulu Valentine , Mr. and
Mrs. Jules Lombard , Dr. and Mrs. F. A.
Butch.B.A. Fowler , H.W. Hyde , M. A. Hall ,
Miss Laura Fisher , Green BUY , WVVis. ; Eu
gene Montgomery ana wife , A. H. Comstock ,
Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Klrkemloll , Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Schrivcr , Mr. and Mrs. Irving , F. Baxter -
ter , A. S. Ritchie , Miss Fayctto Goldsmith ,
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Pinto. C. W. Thompson
and wife , Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Sholcs , Mr.
and Mrs. IJ. C. Patterson. H. M. Patterson ,
Miss Mattie Buel , of St. Joseph , Mo. ; Mr.
and Mrs. W. O. Ives , Mrs. Samuel Gamble ,
Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Hawk , S. Gcorgo T.
Mills. F. P. Gridloy , A. E , Lewis , Miss Ellen
M. Wnrrick , Mrs. P. A. Warrick. Miss
Ofllccr , of Council Bluffs , la. : IX E. McCain-
bridge , B. H. Smith , Miss If. Wilson , James
f. Nelson , Ur. R. M. Stone. Mr. and Mrs. H.
Muntoferlng , W. 1C. Harding , Harbour
Brown , F. J. Mccgan , James E. Dalch ,
Miss Bvrne , Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wake-
Held , Miss May Perry , of St. Joseph ,
Mo. ; Mr. and Mrs. Uobcrt Easson , W. II.
Alford , Miss Kate M. Hall , J. M. Best ,
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Raymond. Br. Ewlng
Brown , Miss /.elunm Childs of Kansas City ,
Mo. , W. H. Spcllmun , John A. Krug , O. Kur-
bach , Miss O. Kurbiich , II. B. Stoduart , Miss
Stella Colladay , B. E. Morron , C. A. James ,
Mrs. F. B. Evans , Br. A. F. Jonas , Henry
Pundt , J. B. Brown , A. Melnbcrg , Mr. and
Mrs. C. S. Wnltnoy , Mr. and Mrs , B.
Robinson , Ur. and Mrs. W , H. Hanchctt ,
W. O. Wuholy , Mr. and Mrs. W. B.
AlexanderFrank W. Clark , James A. Chirk ,
Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Tuttle. Mr. and Mrs. W.
S. Shoemaker , E. G. McGilton , B. H. Sen-
vor , O. II. Gordon , Bean Gardner and wife ,
H. W. Tulnmgo , Miss C. Talmage , H. Cra
mer , Br. S. Harvey , W. L. McCagiK ) , Mr.
and Mrs. C. T. Smith. Mr. ami Mrs. M. A.
Upton , Miss Hutterlleld , F. Massey Howard ,
I1' . E Alexander , Miss Imogcne Alexander ,
Mrs. Strunon , Miss Koedor , Mrs. Brandt , of
Now York , A. B. Uoeuer , J. E , Douglas , W.
H , Koculg , C. P. Neodham and wife , Miss L.
Necdliani , G. B. 'IVschtick , Miss Tony
Tzschuck , Miss Allco Schmidt , Miss Flor
ence Leo , G. H. Hoggs and wife , Ml s N. 11.
Wood , Br. Bcspecher. H. B. Gates , Miss
Georgia Boulter , Miss Maggie Boulter , B.
H. Wheeler , jr. , Stcw.u-t Halctt. Miss
Btrundguard , St. Joseph , Mo , ; H , L. Hull
and wife , Mrs. E. F. B. IColm , Kansas City ,
Mo. ; G. C. Ames , John Kix , Miss Bessie
Hulett , J. W. Paul , Miss Maud Paul , C. J.
Loomis , Miss Annie Fitch , W , B. Bennett ,
Minot Terrell , Mr , anil Mrs. J , O. Gylor , II ,
V. Burkloy , Miss Nulliu Lantry , Strong
City , Kan. : J. P. Finlcy , .leiinlo Bo Lone ,
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hamilton , Georgu
Spangcnborg , E. C. Snyder , C. C. Hulott ,
Mrs. Thomas Swoho , Miss Mamlo Watem ,
Br. Kccnan , MIssTotin , Br. E. fl. Arnold ,
Miss Fnnnlo Arnold , Mr. and Mrs. Williamc.
Mr. mid Mrs. K. C. McClure , A. J , Vim Hu
ron , J. P. Willlums. Victor White.
Unoil KniiinrltniiH Havn n Good Time.
The Good Samaritan club gave a party at
Masonic hull on Wednesday evening , that
was well attended , and proved a socialas ,
well as a financial success. Dancing was the
order of the evening and , at midnight , the
dancers refreshed themselves with a line
stumor.
The following wnro among the guests pres
ent : Mrs. Fitts , Mrs. Hritton , Mrs. N.
Kettle , of Fremont , Mrs. N. J. Edholm , Mrs.
Fluid , Mrs. J. O. Fisher , Miss Spoor , Mrs.
Gieen , Mrs. Hatllehl. Mrs. L. O. Gibson ,
Mrs. J. M. Kniipp. Mrs. F. M. Sheely. Mrs.
P. L , Thornton , Mrs. Sprague , Mrs. Cooley ,
Mrs. E. A. Walton , Mrs. W. T.
P. Wood , Mrs. Weltzel ; Misses Be-
vine , M. Brlgliam , H. Nelson , Emma
Godson , Grace Godson , J , Gale , Rosa Farrell -
roll , Smythe , Alice Jones , Knapp , Smith ,
Lulu Lcffcldcr , Kattio Evans , G. M Cleve
land , H. Schmidt. Edholm , Kittle Evans , L.
Binltb : Messrs. E. A. Walton , L. P. Weeks ,
J. G. Wcitzol , H. W. White. G. Wilson , W.
T , P. Woods , E. Anderson. U. H. Allen , Vic
tor Bruce , A. E. Bentley , F. W. Hurchmun.
O , B. Bratton. Brltton , W. S ,
Candish , W. A. Cumey , T. H. Cooley ,
"W. B. Collott , W. W. Connor-un , F. II. Cole ,
Charles Courtney , G. T , Condish , dishing ,
N. J. Edholm , A. Edholm. A. Evorson , L. O.
KWOII , V. II , Ensor , B. L. Edwards , T. II.
Frlco , K. W. Field , 11 E. Fair , C. A. Foster ,
J. O , Fisher. R. / . Fnzelto , L. C. Gibson , B.
Ucraldino. W. P. Oarvln , Br. Gupon. L. B.
Green , J. Hodlleld , F. J. Hayes. LJ. Healoy ,
I * Horzog , J. ti Jncobsoii , UV , Jones , . 0 ,
W. CuHlns , J. M. Km\i > pJ. A. Krugiror , F :
J. Manor , J. L. .Lyncholtu. H. I * . LewlsW ,
W. W. Coombs , P. MvClu key , C.\Y. MoCoy ,
N. ! L tfcNon , C. A. Nyrbcrk , C. L. Nichols ,
J. H. Ohling. M. C' , Pan , P. Kocco , R H.
Hoedcr , N. F. Record , F. M. Shcly , C. 13.
Sykcs , C , f ! . Spfupue , F. L. Thornton.
Among these present , wore : M"n. and
Mrs. N. J. Edholm , Mrs. H Kettle of Fre
mont , E. W. Ffeld and Mrs. Field , Mr. and
Mrs. Hritton , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. O. Piiher ,
Mrs. and Mrs. L. C. Gibbon , Mr. and Mrs.
L. B. Orccn , Mr and Mrs. R M. Sheely ,
Mr. and Mrs. Jladflcld. Mr , and Mrs.
F. M. Knnpp , Miss Knapp , Mr. and
Mrs. C. J. Spraguc , Mr. and Mrs. ,1. L.
Thornton , Mr. and Mrs. W. T. P. Woods ,
Mr. nnd Mrs .1 , O. WclUel , Mr. and Mrs. E.
A Walton , Mrs Fitts , Mrs. Spoor , Ml ses
Edholm , L. Smitn , It Nclson , , M. Hrighnm ,
Buvlno , Emmn and GVaco Godson. J. Gulf ,
Rose Fnrrclt , Smythe , Smith , Alice Jones ,
Lulu Seffolder , Kittle Evans , G. M. Cleveland -
land , It , Schmidt , Mrs. Cooley , Mrs. A.
Singer , Messrs. A. M. Anln , E. Anderson ,
C. H. H. Allen , Victor Bruce , F. J. Baker ,
A. E. Hcntlcy , T. W. Bnrchmore , O. B.
Hratton , W. S. Candish , W. A. Carney ,
T. H. Cooley , W. S. Collett. W.
AV. Connovnn , F. H. Cole , Charles
Courtney , Cushlng. O. Y. Candish.rA. . Aver-
Ron , L. E. Ewcn , 1. H. Ensor , A. Hilliolin ,
B. L. Edwards. T. H. Fricc , E. E. Fair , C.
A. Foster , U. / . Frisello , B. Goraldlno , W.
P. Gavin. F J. Ilnyi-i , L. J. Hoalcy , J. L.
.laeouson , G. W. Jones. C. W. Knltiicr , J. A ,
Krugg , H. P. Lewis. W. W. McCoombs , P.
McClcsk.V , O. W. McCoy , W. F. Moore , N.
H. Nelson , C. A Norborg , C. L. Nichols. J.
H. Olilln ? . M. C. PanP. . Kocco , B. H.
Hoodor , N. F. Hecard , J ii 'Roberts , C. B.
Svhe < , L. E. Singer , G. E. WiUjn , It. W.
White , L. P. Weeks. _
Tlu > Children's Mnsrr.ic It ill.
The children of the Gcrnnn school wcro
given a masquerade last night , nnd the llttlo
fellows wcro out In full force at Gcrmania
liall , Children all the way from three years
old up wcro on muinuo , and as ono of the
ladles remarked , the sight was "too cute for
anything. " There was an unusual diversity
of characters , queens and beggar women ,
devils and angels , princes and peasants , and
n myriad of others being represented. There
were about one hundred and 11 fly little fel
lows on the lloor at onco. A great many
grown up people were present , and greatly
enjoyed the pretty and lively spectacle. A
very attractive feature was the wand exer
cise , which was performed very dcxtrously.
Among these who attended en masque
were Sallie Andres , German peasant ; Lulu
Poyoko , Vierlandow llowor girl : Lw/lo
Strieker , housekeeper ; Minnie Heimrod ,
tambourine girl ; Mary Xotea , French girl ;
Christiana Luhman , school boy ; H. Fruehauf ,
Jockey ; Olgn Mohr , French peasant eirl ;
Augusta Lehman , llowcr girl ; Bora Xot-
man , winter ; llattio Kammerling , goldcclsc ;
Clara Snyder , sailor ; Adelaide Boeokhoff ,
Ilowoi1 girl ; Anna Miiumr , Vienna girl ; Faiiiiy
Hoimrod , ( lower girl ; Lulu Wittig , jockey ;
Ida Andres , harlequin ; Master Eddlo Wiltig ,
clown ; Master Arthur Smidt , dude ;
Willie Kroltch , negro ; Herman Busch ,
cloxvn ; Albert Krug , monk ; Otto Boiler ,
llrcman ; Herman Bonftln , clown ;
Ernest Lehman , base ball ; Miss
Jul Mnurcr , sehwarzwald gh'l ;
and many oilier. This was given for the
benefit of the German-American school and
was a success in every particular , and too
much praise cannot be given to Prof. Hcmpcl
for the manner in which the affair was con
ducted.
AtltlsIlOtho masks were removed nnd the
children were treated to a line supper. Their
grown up sisters and cousins and aunts then
took possession of the ball room and danced
until 3 a. in.
Young MCM'H Hebrew
About ono hundred and fifty couples were
present Wednesday evening at the third an
nual ball , given by the Young Men's Hebrew -
brow association. About 10 o'clock the fes
tivities begun and the maskers hecmcd bent
on having a good time. There was a gro.it
many pretty costumes on tlio lloor and they
were as varied as they well could bo , because
they comprehended the sublime as also
the ridiculous. , A11 went pleasantly.
At uiidnlghtgUsuppcr was announced
nnd an elegant repast was served.
After supper twelve numbers in dancing
were indulged. The Musical Union orches
tra furnished excellent music , under the
leadersliipof Prof. Harry Irvine. The ball
was a success both socially nnd financially ,
and the members and committee in charge deserve -
servo a great deal of credit for the success
ful termination of their labors. Below arc
the names of the several committees : Joseph
Brukkcr , M. Kahn , S. Schlessiugor , H.
Rothob , H. Rosenberg , A. Bpltchcs , S.
Frcedman , A. Lewis. J. Banncbaum , H. J.
Frey.
The following costumes were represented1
Greek girl , Miss Minnie Rothschild ; Pom-
pciun girl , Miss Nellie Samuels ; jockcy.Mrs.
Sol Bergman ; Topsics , Mrs. S. 11. Haer and
Mrs. George Hcyns pillow shams , Misses
Cora Bcndit , Sarah Brandies , Clara Hltul-
skoff , Minnie and Anna Rorhschild ; Oscar
Wilde , Zcrlhm Frecdman ; old lady with live
pig in carnage , Mr. Sum Frecdman ;
newspaper girl , Mrs. Y. Hank ;
full season , Miss S. Mnucr ; summer season ,
Mrs. Br. Benson ; night , Miss Ncllio Pratt ;
X.onave , John Nohrbas ; peasant cirl , Miss
Eva Sueiglo : belle of the rcglntpnl , Miss
Bernstein ; medical lady , Miss Wcdelcs ;
Spanish tambourine girl , Mrs. Albert Calm ;
school girls , two chums , Misses Ella Heller
nnd Sadie Joseph ; ( lower girl , Viola Pratt ;
domino , L. Rothschild ; Mexican cowboy ,
Julius Drey fuss : tambourine girl , Miss
Belle Bolan ; Spanish chevalier , Ed.
Vclrs ; death , W. Heller ; old lady in
green , Anna Hertz , Council Bluffs ;
queen of the day , Sadie Sonneborn ;
preUcl girl , Miss Theresa Lazarus ; Kate
Green wny.Mrs. John Freyhan.Miss Lazarus ;
clown , Mr. Hirshstein ; Mexican ladv , Miss
Rosa Ilirshs'oin ; St Jacob's oil , A B. Bran
dies ; Pompean girl , Miss Sarah Brandies ;
American ( lug , Mrs. S. Katz : queen of the
night Miss Sannaborn ; black domino , J. Un-
L-or ; liver pills , Mr. L. Oppenhoimer ; jockey ,
Miss Cellca Meyer : Kate Castlcton , Mrs.
A. Lewis ; folly , Mr ; . . Sam Slomnn ; Richelieu ,
Fred Suligsolm ; school girl , Miss Soligsohn ;
Adonis , Lou Weasels , Lincoln ; Rococo ladv ,
Mrs. J. Biandics ; Mexican , Sam Schlank ;
7ouavi , M. M , Sloman ; peasant girl , Mis
Schlank : Hnclish swell , H. Uotliol/ ;
king's Jester , Ed. Pratt , ; Turkian , .Miss O.
Brandeis ; dutchman , J. Klein ; Bailer , M.
Harris ; bchool boy , H. Harris ; George
Washington , L , M. Lewis ; dutchman , A.
/.under ; Thadduus . C. Long.
Among the spectators werj noticed Mr.
and Mrs. A. Hass , Mr , and Mrs. L. .H. Haer ,
Mr. and Mrs. M. Calm , Mr. and Mrs. MoriU
Meyer , Mr. nnd Mrs. Max Meyer , Mr. and
Mrs. Sam Sloinan , Mr. and Mrs A , Calm ,
Mr. and Mrx , J. Goldsmith , Mr. and Mrs , U.
Kaufman , Mr , ai.ct Mrs. Suligpohn , Mr. and
Mrs. J. Robinson , Miss Ella Newman. Miss
Tilllo Nenvnmn , Miss Clario Suhlcgslngor ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Bannabamu ; Mr. and Mrs.
Rosenberg ; Messrs , Rosenberg , Benson ,
Grotcli , Fisher , Moycr , Oborfolder , Slono-
hlll , DoiUciics , Rothschild , Poluck and many
others.
Those deserving especial notice were Mr.
Sam. Freedman , who would undoubtedly
liavo taken llrst prl/.e , and Mrs. George
Hoyn and Mrs. L. Bacr , as the two Topsys
were vei good , and were entitled to second
prize.
Hurry Hull' * Car.l I nrty.
On Monday inenlng Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Hall entertained their friends at progressive
euchre ut the Mlllard hotel. The two rooms
used for that purpose were prettily decor
ated with snuhix and cut ( lowers. The ladles'
first prize , a lose Jar. was won by Mrs. Br.
Hoffmann , The ladies' booby prize , a Jap
anese doll , was given to Miss Butlcrlleld.
The gentlemen's first prize , a pockutbook ,
was won by Mr. George II. Leslie , and It was
generally remarked that a more tilting un/.o
could not have been chosen for a gentleman
who handles the cards as well as he docs.
The gentlemen's booby prize , a cucumner ,
was handed to Mr. Holiidonx , who bhiHh-
inyly stammered out his th.uika. The fol
lowing were the guests :
Mr. nnd Mrs. John Barker nnd Miss Bar
ker , Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Raymond , Mr. and
Mrs. Cliuichlll Parker. Mr. and Mrs. John
Francis , Mr. nnd Mrs. K. C. Snyder , ftir. and
Mrs. J. A. Robinson , Mr , and Airs , lien Robi-
doux , Mr. and Mrs. C. T , Smith. Mr , and
Mrs. Gcorgo II. Leslie , Mr. and Mrs. I. W.
Minor , Mr , and Mrs. G..W. Llningor , Mr.
and Mrs. F. J. Holler , Mr.aml Mrs.-U.J. Frlcc ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. ( . 'lenient Chase , Mr , and Mrs ,
Habcock , Mr , and Mrs. Robert A. Craig , Mr.
and Airs. Thomas Svvobe , Br. nnd Mrs. Hoff
man , Mr , and Mrs. Max Hauhert , , Mr. and
Mrs. John P. Williams and daughter , Mr. C.
E. Habcock and Miss Habcock , the Mlssts
Buttcriield , Waterman , Tiiomimou , Mr , and
Mrs. W , P. Williams , Mr.'nuf Mru. Kolm , of
Kansas City , Messrs. Kelloy. Squires ,
Hulett , Brawn and Colonel Chase.
Ku Mnaqtio. /
Ono of the prettiest of masquerade "balls
was given' Monday cvculnj ; at Hurtwun'tf
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Remember This Week Only , at Hospe's ' ,
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hall by the Crescent social club , about forty
couples taking part , and everybody seemed
bent on having a good time. Music was fur
nished by Starkey Brothers' orchestra and
proved fine. Among these present were
Misses Uurmestcr , Handell , Kuto Woods ,
Mary Woods , L. Johnson , C. Johnson , Emma
Xurlll , M. Green , A. Koster , M. McAdams ,
Body , C. Koster , Mathcws , I'lckard. Steph
ens , L. Martin , M. Leslie , K. Pierce and
Shriver ; Messrs. Thompson , Burmester , Al-
bernisos , Pickard , Handel , Wisnman , Stu-
bens , Dody , Maverhoff , Brunor , Kellov , Wil
son , Adams , Paulson , Bradwick , Martin ,
Leslie , Johnson , Broadhurst and Benson.
Among some of the most unique costumes
worn was that of Mr. and Mrs. Handel as
Llttlo Ued Hiding Hood nnd the wolf , Miss
Gusta Kintopf as the morning star. Miss
Cora Dingledeno as a sailor girl and Miss
Julia Larkins as a countess were immense.
Miss Mathews and the Misses Katie and
Ncttio Woods also were most bewildering
costumes. Miss Burmoister , one of Omaha's
society belles , acted as mistress of the cere
monies.
Innuciirnl Bali" .
A grand ball was given Monday evening
at Masonic hall.
This affair was given under the auspices of
Prof. Rhymer , for the introduction of his
new orchestra , which rendered some very
line dunce music. There we o lifty couples
in attendance , and all seqined to enjoy them
selves immensely. The committee having
this in clmrgo was :
Muster of ceremonies , Dave Christie ;
lloor committee Thomas Bowie , I. N. Guill ,
L. Littlolleld , F. Huxhold : reception com
mittee Louis Lccder , Hy Lcedcr ; man
ager , A. G. Reynolds.
Tbo inaugural ball given by the Journey
men Barbers' union No. ! ! , at Cunningham
hall , Monday evening , was well attended ,
overscventy-llvu couples taking part , and ull
seemed to enjoy themselves hugolv.
The music was furnished by the Musical
Union orchestra under the leadership of
Prof. Harry Irwin. The committee having
this in cimrgo added much to make the affair
a grand success , and too much credit cannot
be given it for HO doing.
The following committees had this in
charge : Reception committee Gns Schurz ,
, T. Uittcr , Gcoiigo Nichols , George Galloway ,
H. Westphul.
Floor committee AV. M. Smith , D. Me-
Clarncr , P. Mearso , I. Jacobs , George B.
Stewart , K. Declcor ,
The supper was sorvcu at Higgins1.
The ball netted about $150 , which sum will
bo used for the benellt fund.
A f'lcnsant Surprise.
A surprise party was given Monday even
ing by the many friends of Miss Amies
Thompson , of UrocU , Neb , who Is visiting at
the residence of Mr. William J. Scott , at
Twenty-eighth and Dodgestreet. . Among
these present were : Mr. and Mrs. M. Hen-
'dcrAon , Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hulo , Mr. and
Mrs. R. L. Robinson , Mr. ana Mrs , S. W ,
Irwin , Mr. and Mrs. McKuno , Mr. and Mrs.
J , H. Cliivor , Mr. and Mrs A. H. West , Mr.
nnd Mm. J. Rice , MraConnoly , Misses Annie
Rice , Maggie Connoly , SusioConnoly. Emma
Gllbort , ( iruco Ward , MCSSI-H. Al Hender
son , N. C , Landcrtiinlth , Chris Gohring ,
Frank Tryon , W. Coy , S. Gardner , W. 11.
Heron.
A very pleasant evening was spent , music ,
dancing and refreshments being Indulged in ,
Phantoms nt tlio Sloan Mansion ,
The much lalliod-of phantom party given
by Miss Bertha Sloan occurred at her homo ,
100 $ South Thirtieth avenue , on last Tuesday
evening , Murdi Gr.iiovo. The drossei were
rather rich for phantoms , but they were the
moro beautiful for boiiig loss ghastly , The
dancing continued lor one hour , at tlio end of
which the musks were removed , The next
hour vftis devoted to lotto , and the live- prizes
wcro won by Miss Mabel Brawn , Miss lies-
HU ! Towlo , MUs Gracu Allen , Mr , Louis Pratt
nnd Miss Nellie Randal , Miss Brown won
the royal prize , nnd the remaining four hav
ing the suma number of points each , were
awarded a trophy. MISB Nolliu Boluon re
ceived the consolation prlzo , The next hour
was devoted to refreshments and the award
ing of a beautiful souvenir to every guest.
Tim delightful event ended at ID p. ui.
MlflM CollliiN' Ton I'artvv
MU * Collins travo a tea on Monday evening -
ing to a number of her friends. She was as-
bistod by thi ) Mlusca Vatna , her neighbors
across the way. At S o'clock the guests sat
down to a rather elaborate tea , ut tbp following - ,
lowing menu will testify j Bouillon , Ken
Discults , white fish , Parlsienno pota
toes , croquettei of chiihon , French peas ,
olives , pickles , ruin punch , French wafers ,
veal loaf , Saratoga chips' salted almonds ,
chicken salad , strawber'ry'ico , assorteu cake ,
fruits glaces , black bread and cheese , cafe-
noir.
Cards and gossip followed the
elegant repast. The following were
the guests : The Misses "Wakcloy ,
Ogden , M. Chase , Henry , Minnie Richard
son , Yules , McKenna , HoaglanU , Besslo
Yates , May Dundy , Luna liundy , Jessie-
Millard , Hooker , Watennann , Nichols ,
Mary Millard , Buoll of St. Joseph , Ijams ,
Walker , Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hitchcock ,
Mr. and Mrs. Clement Chase. Mr. and Mrs.
Dan H. Wheeler , jr. . Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Haller , Messrs. John Patrick , Will
Doano , FrunK Hamilton , Will Hamilton ,
Arthur Wakoley. Edward W. Osgood , E. C.
Snyder , Al Patrick , William C. Wakcloy ,
Dr. Will Wilcox , Ed Fairlleld , William K.
Morris , John E. Wilbur , C'Udwoll Hamilton ,
Nate Crary , Robert Garlichs , Charles Howe-
and J. S. Collins.
Burns Club.
The Burns social club guvo a pleasant , en
toitainment and dnnco at Metropolitan hall
Friday evening. The programme- consisted
of a song by Alexander Gray , entitled ' 'Laird
Cock Pen. " Miss Maggie Mcldrum sang
"Far Awtt' to Bonnie Scotland , " nnd was
heartily encored. Mr. William Ross danced
a highland fling In costume , nft < r which
dancing was indulged in. Among those
present were : Mr. and Mrs. T. Meldrum ,
Mr. and Mrs C. Cheney , Mr. and Mrs. J.
Wilson , Mr. nnd Mrs. A. Duncan , Mr. nnd
Mrs. T. McKay , Mr. and Mrs.
E. Chapman , Mr. nnd Mrs. Me-
Bcath , Mr. and Mrs. J. Burr ;
Misses Fleming. Chon.ev , Shields. Combrun ,
MuBcath , Farrell , Meldrum , Grifllth , Mul
drum : Messrs. McDougall , Lyboll , Duncan
Lee , Smart , Alexander. Algor , Ross , Shand ,
Vicroy , Horn , Urquahart , Simm , Gibson ,
Muir , Kclloy , O'Brien , nnd many others.
The music was furnished by Hoffman's
orchoktra. Too much praise cannot bo
given to the committee having this In charge ,
for the able manner in which they conducted
this affair.
Newman-Silver
On last Saturday evening occurred a silver
wedding that was not a silver wedding In the
usual acceptance of the term. At the time
mentioned Miss Sallie Newman became Mrs.
Meyer Silver at the Gernmnia hall. Know
ing the gentle and loving disposition of the
thobrito , the rabbi conducting tlio ceremony
said ho would not require her to promise to
obey her husband. The ceremony was wit
nessed by a largo number of relatives and
friends. The attendants were Miss Lena
Newman , Bertie Newman , Eva Brent nnd
Gussie Confolt as bridesmaids , and Messrs.
H. Newman and Si Newman , as groom
smen. After tlio n wedding the bridal
party and guests partook of nn elegant sup-
per. and then all joined in the merry dance.
The reception was under the management of
Schonbeivcr , and the .festivities lasted until
a late hour.
V * - * * f
Brandos- linn inn an N apt I nl .
Mr. Fred Brundes land Miss Marian Haar-
man were mode nA'i and wife by Judge
Krocger on lastTuesjlakeveiiing. The event
occurred at the iWulonca of the bride's
mother at SO-jJ SouthJFiWcntioth street , In the
presence of about llf < y frionds. Miss Emma
Schwaab acted as bi'/flesmold / and Mr. Fritz
Wells did tlio honors" f6r the croom , This
young couple were mliUo the recipients of
many beautiful and vUraablo presents and a
bounteous wedding fcifst was prepared. Tlio
Gorman Turner Quartette club and tha la
dles' section of the Oin'aha Turnvoreln were
present In a body , and" among others present
were noticed Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hcins , Mr ,
and Mrs. Wilroth , Mrs. Sell waab and daugh
ters , Mr. and Mrs. Schnako , Mrs. Windlioim
and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Wcinhagcn and
Mr. and Mrs , Kunu.
Tlioir Guest Surjirlsi'il.
Miss Agnes Thompson , of itrock , Neb , ,
who has been visiting for some time at the
homo of Mr. William J. Scett , .2311 Dodge
street , was tendered u pleasant surprise
party on Monday evening.
Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Mcr-
rlaui Henderson , Mr. and Mrs. John Halo ,
Mr. and Mr * . R. L , Robinson , Mr. nnd Mrs
S. W. Irwin , Mr. and Mrs. McKee , Air. and
Mrs , J. i ) . C'lavcr , Mr. and Mrs. A. H.West ,
Mr. unit Mrs. John Rice , and Mrs. ConnolV.
Tbo .Misses Annie Rico , Maggie and Sunio
Connoly , t Emma Cjilboit anil Grace Ward ,
Messrs , Al Henderson , .N. C , Landuramlth ,
Chris Gohring , Frank Tryon , Will Coy and
Sam Gardner , and W. H. Heron , of Council
Bluffs.
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Military litterateurs.
The Edward Creighton Guard Literary
society will hereafter meet on Monday , and
to-morrow give the following programme :
Instrumental Solo . August Borglu m
Paper . C. W. White
Government Control of Railroads .
. George J. Paul
Essay . J. F. Whalcn
Vocal Solo . C. E. Thermolen
Recitation . Miss Llz/.io Dwyer
The United States Supreme Court .
. Isaac Adams
Vocal'Trio .
. . .Misses Hayes , Ebertand E. O'Rourko
Debate : ' 'Resolved that the Growth of
Trusts is a Menace to American Institu
tions. " Affirmative , J. W. Evans ; negative
B. J.Scanncll.
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Danced Till Jiroiid Dnylljjlit.
A party of seven couples left this city for
the Saltyman farm , fourteen miles in the
country , on Saturday night , whcro they
joined a merry crowd in a dance that lasted
until 0 in tlio morning. A flue supper' was
served at midnight. The following were In
the party : William H. Wooch.Mr. Fairfield ,
Miss Bertha Rowc , Mr Fnrmworth , Edward
Kelley , Mr. Nesel Hush , Miss Mollie Slat.
tery , Fiddler Ves Bowers , Daniel Fitzgerald ,
Miss Johanna Fit/gerald , Andy Dowran ,
Miss Luna Festnor , Air. McDonahay , Miss
Kate Conway , Mr. Edward Isaac , Miss
Conway. _
I/udles' Niclitnt tlio Turnvoroln.
Once a month the ladies of the Turnvcrem
set n night apart for the ladies to witness
their gymnastic performances. Last Tues
day evening was tlio evening chosen for tills
month and a great many of the gentler sex
wcro present and greatly enjoyed the exhibi
tions of strength and skill on the parallel
and horizontal bars and four-legged contriv
ances called a "horse. " The performances
were in the main well and gacofully exe
cuted. A dunce followed and the ladies also
had a chance to show their gracefulness of
movement.
D.IIICR.
The Omaha Nonpareil Athletic- club gave
its last social party before the Lenten season
on Monday evening , at Cosmopolitan hull , on
South Thirteenth street. A very neat and
attractive programme was gotten up for tlio
occasion and eighty-five couple participated
in the grand march , which was begun
promptly at 9 o'clock. It was led by Prof.
Michael Sliunahan , of Chicago. The mem
bers arc to bo congratulated for tlio ad
mirable manner in which ttiey have man-
ngi'd their parties through the winter
months.
Tlio I'loawiircH of Unity.
The last-party of tlio Unity club at Metro
politan hull on Friday evening w.is a merry
and informal one. Nearly .all the members
of the club were present and everybody
scorned < n his and her jolllest mood. The
floor never seemed binoothcr and the mnslu
was never butter than on that evening.
Some very pnaty centimes were worn , but
tnero was no attempt ut vain display. D.inc-
Ing commenced at 8 : ! 10 and continued long
after midnight , with an Intermission in the
middle of the programme for refreshments.
Kelly-IIuukler.
On Monday even Ing , Michael Kelly , the
weil-known stereotyper of the World , was
married to Mlns Nellie Buckley , of Chicago.
The ceremony occurred ut St. Columb-
killo's church , Chicago , Rev. Father Burke
officiating. The huppy pair received a num
ber of handsome gifts from their friends.
The bride Is u sinter of M. J , Buckley , the
popular olectrotypor of Tun BII : : . Mr. and
Mrs. Kelly have returned taltenup their resi
dence in this city.
Kiilr ItiunliIiTH.
It is reported that unumborof young ladies
intend organizing a number of "Rambler
Clubs , " to bo compOHCd each of from six to a
dozen young ladles. The object of thcso or
ganizations is to malto trips of inspection to
different points in the city where there is
anything of Interest. The smelting works ,
Union Paeillo shops , printing establishments
and tlio various o'.li r places uro to bo visited ,
Each club is to huvu a gentleman escort.
Concordlnns Crown tlio lilt ; Muildv.
On Monday evening twenty-one members
of the Concordla society of Omaha , accepted
the invitation of their brethren ot the same
name over the river , to join in a masquerade-
ball. They squee/ed themselves into on'i
carryall , and the ride over the river was u
jolly one. After a night of revelry , til-
visiting Concordians started home aboutday
break.
An Kvniing nt Cards.
A very pleasant and successful necktie
party took place on Tucfday last nt the resi
dence of Mr. L. II. Hover , 1-103 Sherman
avenue. A good string band was in attend
ance and damiing was the amusement of the
evening. The wliolo affair wns managed by
Mrs. T. Johnson , to whom much credit is
duo.
SlnRliiK Society.
The Norden Singing society gave its rirst
grand masquerade at Washington hull Satur
day evening. Ono of the features of the ball
was the grand military tableau of tlio Picket
Guard by the Hinging society , twenty-four
in number , which was very nlcoly done.
There were about seventy-five couples pres
ent.
Olivette ' .
Circlc-J'arty.
The members of the Olivette circle gave
another of their pleasant and informal par
ties at Metropolitan hall on Wednesday
evening. There was a full attendance and
witli good music and tlio smoothest of floors
the hours were danced happily away. The
homo sweet homo wulU was danced at 1
a. in.
Fisher-Kramer.
Last Sunday ut 510 : ! p. m. Miss M.-u-gucritc
Kramer and Mr. Moses Fislior were united
in wedlock. Tim wedding look place at the
residence of Mr. Kondicc , South Thirteenth
street , in tlio pn'sonce of a few relatives ,
and was presided over by Rubbi Goldstein- .
'J HiIn Association ,
An extremely interesting evening is prom
ised at the Western Aitassocintion , Monday ,
March 11. Mr. Rudolph Garcvynski will lie-
liver a 'ecturo ' on "Contemporaneous Art" at
the Lmiiiucr gallery and a large attendance
of members is anticipated.
Tin : Clio.
The Clio moots this evening at Mrs.
Adolph Meyer's residence.
W. II. Bockmuii is taking a tour through
the south.
The Misses Lowe returned from Florida
Thursday.
Mrs. Udo Brnchvogcl has returned from
New York City. .
D. W. Van Cott returned from tlio east the
first of the week.
Colonel K. D. Webster left Wednesday
evening for Sun Dipgo.
"Al" McCord goes to California this week
for a threa weeks' visit ,
Dr. L. Slomlnskl , formerly of San Fran
cisco , has located in Omaha.
Elmer Elliott returns from his southern
trip much improved in health.
Mr , Arthur S. Porter and John A Milroy
have left for tlio Pacillc const.
Mr. M. O. Maul returned from a delightful
trip to Salt L'llto City a week airo ,
The next meeting of tlm Omaha Debating
club will bo at : 'M p. m. , Tuesday ,
Miss Ida Isaacs is to bo married to Sol
Davidbohn , of the Nebraska Tribune.
Rev. W. R. Henderson ard family are ut
Hot Springs , They return in one week. ,
Edward Dlxon , of Rochester , N. Y. , has
been spending the past week in this city.
Dr. Seward Watson Webb , of Now York
City , IH the guest of Bishop Wortliington.
CharicH W , McNuir has returned from an
extended trip through Nebraska und Kansas.
Since his return from California Mr. John
O'Keofo has been visiting his son at Oiilncv ' ,
III.
Mrs. Morllz Meyer and Mrs. I , S , Fisher
gave u luncheon Thursday afternoon at U1UI
Douglas street ,
Miss Kuto Creighton has returned to her
Btudles.at Sucred Heart academy. So , also ,
lias .MIsH Lulu McShuno.
Frank Meilk , u tire laduic at No , II engine
house , was married last Tuesday afternoon
to Miss Antonla Dwuruk ,
Mr , Pcrslngcr , editor of a society paper at
Dos Moinus , witb In Ouniha lust wi'uk , re
newing old acquaintances ,
Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick loft Monday night
to join bur husband and * on In Now YorK
preparatory to leaving for u trip In Europe.
The Misses Lantry have been royally en
tertained tlm past week. On Monday evening -
ing Mr. Frank Coivd gave u largo party In
honor of theJiulies , ' and on Thursduy uyuu-
ing Mr. and Mrs. John Tcmplclon gave them
n card party. Oa Friday the youmr ladles
returned home.
Miss Pauline Zimmerman , the daughter of
G. Zimmerman , was tendered n ploisant
party at her homo , 101U Pierce , on Tuesday
evening.
Mr and Mrs. Connolly , Twenty-third and
Nicholas , entertained a number of friends at
an old-fashioned taffy pull Friday evening.
T. he time could not have been more en joyably
spent.
Miss Zulema Childs , who has been visiting
Mrs R. C. Patterson , at S5ii ; Farnam , fop
the last two weeks , has gone to Council
Bluffs , where she will bo the gnoit of Miss
Officer.
Last Tuesday Mr. Charles Vanborg , ot
this city , and Miss Theodosia Harsly , a pop
ular young ludy of Wahoo , Neb , were mar
ried. At present they are the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. H. L. Heaver.
Miss Mamin AVilitinson , who has been vis-
it'ng her brother , Dr. George P. Wilkinson ,
returned homo to Kcokuk yesterday. Her
brother accompanied her nnd will make a
short visit at tlio old homo.
Mrs. Captain Wood entertained about fifty
Sisters of Robokiih with their husbands at
her home 'iuesday evening. Cards , music
and dancing were tlio order of tlio evening ,
nnd it was ! i a. in. before the delightful party
parted.
On Tuesday eve , nt Gcrmania hall , the
Onmlm Turn vcroin gave a public exhibition
in gymnastic exercises under the leadership
of Prolessor Kummurow which was much enjoyed -
joyed by all present. After the exorcises a
social hop was indulged in
The Pariioll Social club gave a very cnjov-
, able party ut Cunningham hull on Tuesday
evening. This being the last party of the
season all seemed bent on having a good
time , and which no doubt they did. Tlicro
were some scvcnty-llvo couples present.
A masquerade ball for the bonollt of the
now Russian synagogue was held at Wash
ington hall last Mommy evening and was
quite well attended. Dr. L. holominski received -
coived the pn/.e for the best costume. There
were many other handsome ones on the floor.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Sloinun entertained
their friends at their rcBidcncu on St. Mury'a
iivonuu on Sunday. These present were :
Mr. and Mra.'Slomun , Mr. mid MM. M. Slo-
man , Mr. and Mrs. A. Haas , Mr. nnd Mrs. A.
1'oluclt , Mr , and MM. George HP.VII , Mr. and
Mrs. I. Now , Mr. and Mrs. M. Hilliniin.
The ladies of St. Peter's church gave a
hocbil and mippor in a hall at the corner
of Virginia avenue and Lcavenworth street
Tuesday evening. Tlio latter was packed
with members of the congregation ami
friends , instrumental and vocal music , nup-
plemcntcd bv an iipiieti/ingBiippur , furnished
thipo hours of homelike enjoyment. A snug-
hum of money was realized for Hie bsnellt of
the chinch.
Mr. Joseph Scanlon , ono of the brightest
young men reared in Omahn , loft for Minne
apolis lust Monday , whlih city ho will muka
his future homo , Mr. Scunlcn ims managed
tlm busbies * of the .NowomU Lumucr com
pany fora number of years , and with such
MiceBss thai ho received and aeuoptcd the
management of a largo lumber company in
Minneapolis , Ho was a piominontand actlvo
louder in social elides and was president ot
thu Happy Houis club the past winter.
Scores of friends and sovcru ! young hearts
are mourning his departure.
Mndonio Hello Dlroutolro.
; ; < li(7i ( Neiiliint 'J'upiier in IMc ,
Sing I the Tosea hut and gown
The noz retrousse , charming frown ,
Tlio dainty glove , correct an 1 chlo ;
The eyes deimiru and glancing d > wn ,
A Night to sot agog the town
The girl that twirls n walking-stick !
The coat-tails flapping long and wldo ,
The Jaunty waistcoat tucked Inside ,
And peeping forth the Inco imuoholr ;
Ah , KOIMO may smllo and somu deride
1 sing with wonder and witli pride ,
La Demoiselle Dlrectolroi
A Picture uho , notio can dispute.
From stunning hat to llttlo boot ,
Enough to move the dead or quick ;
Before this vision I am miito
1 yield my homage 1 naluto
The girl tluit twirls u walkltig stli'UI
Pun In a I'ulliniin.
Chicago riurulcl : Two trump actors
hopping uloiiL' the tics of a railma-l ,
' Wo'ro in html luolc again , JHIIy. "
"I slipiiM say to. Tiiovu'a only ono
coinbiiintlon tfolng that will over get
mo on tlio road again. "
' 'Whnt'u that , Wily ? "
'Tu.n In u PulhnunV' '