MIDSUMMER ENJOYMENTS ,
The History of Omaha Sooloty
Iio&dora the Past Wook.
THE RETURN OF THE PILGRIMS.
Where tlio Kxilcd Onto Citizen * Arc
WhllliiR Avrny tlio Summer
Ilutirn nnd tlio
urea at Home.
Tim Tr.nnln Toiiriinmont *
Thu tennis tournament to bo held nt the Y.
M. C. A. Athlotlo park , Twenty-third nnd
Hnrnoy Btrcot , commencing to-morroxv
night and continuing through the week , will
'bring out seine of the finest players in the
west , ana a moro beautiful or scionttllo ox-
hlbltlon of the coming national gnmo thnn
will bo given Jn those contents has never
boon soon In this part of the country. There
Is n grantor numbnr of courts in this city
now thnn over before , nnd new players nro
belli ) ; initiated Into the mysteries of the
pnmo every dny. Not only in this city U
this the stnto of n ( Talcs , but In Hastings und
ICcnrnoy the people nro enthusiastic over the
gamo. Tlio Y. M. C. A. courts in this city
l ore now In very line condition , nnd the con-
tea tan Is uro practicing dally their favorite
cuts nnd drives In preparation for the strug-
clo this week , while the fair sex has added
grace und beauty to the scone by Us frequent
npponrnnco in gny and attractive costumes.
Among the players were noticed Misses
Cook , Hosworth. Armstrong , Fonda , C.m-
Held , Vaughn nnd lUmcbaugh.
The contests this week will commence
every evening nt 0:15 : sharp und will be do
elded by the bust two sets out of throe. No
ndmlsslon will bo charged the Ilrst few evenIngs -
Ings while the preliminary games uro "on , "
nnd nmpla room has been provided to ac-
commoduto the large numbers of spectators
who will bo present. Phvy on any of the
courts can bo plainly seen from the raised
platform surrounding the irrounds.
A state tournament is being urrangcd for
Saturday , September T , in which Omaha ,
Hastings , Kearney , Beatrice , Grand Island
and other cities will bo represented. The
tournament this week will nearly decide who
will be chosen to represent Omaha.
The entries closed Friday night , and the
various clubs will be represented us follows-
Y. M. C. A. Doubles Lawrence end Murray -
ray , Phillips and Ball , Purdon and Lothrop.
Singles Nicholas , Murray. Ball , L-awrence ,
Purdon , Lothrop. Phillips , Crowfoot ,
St. Mary's Avcnuo Doubles Fo jbenner
and Downs , Kastman ana Coombs. Singles
Eastman and Coombs.
Lcavon worth Street Doubles Brown and
Strain. . Singles Strung.
Kountzo Place Doubles Hamilton and
Dlbson.
Chicago street doubles Doano and Guiou.
Bilrgles Doano.
Dodge street doubles Johnson nml Dickey ,
. Jordan and Heed. Singles Dickey , Jordan
and Kood.
The drawing for the preliminary set ro-
lulled us fellows : Singles vs. ICastman ;
Crowfoot vs. Lawrence ; Purdon vs. Mur-
rny ; Phillips vs. Lothrop ; DIckuy vs.
Strang , Doano vs. Coombs ; Nicholas vs.
Heed ; Jordun-Uyu.
Doubles Lawrence and Murray vs. Phillips -
lips and Bull ; Purdon und Lothrop vs. Ham-
llton and Gibson ; Jordan und Kood vs. Kast-
man nnd Combs ; Doano and Guiou vs.
Brown mm Sirung ; Fosbeunor uud Downs
vs. Dickey and Johnston.
Oinnhn Guards Drill nnd Mop.
The Onmhn Guards held their quarterly
prbo drill for the gold modal on Monday
ovenlng. A largo number of the society
gentlemen und ladies were present to witness -
ness the interesting contest , und participate
In the hop at its close. Nearly every mem--
bur in the company entered the contest. The
commands cwcre given Ilrst by Captain
Scbarff , and the ranks thinned out rapidly
'ns ' , one * competitor after another fulled.
"When about n fourth were left Lieutenant
Trult , of the United States army , took com-
inund anil shouted out strange orders that
sent the remaining competitors one after un-
other to their seats , leaving tlio Held to Sergeant -
geant Heed , who was declared the winner ,
and the handsome trophy was pinned on his
manly breast , nmld the plaudits of the spec-
tutors. Sergeant McAllister who hud won
the modal , at the two preceding contests , was
fifth in rank this time after Heed.
A pleasant dance followed , oujoycd by the
following participants :
Lieuteneut and Mrs Trultt , U. S. A. ; Mr.
' nml Mrs. J. P. Williams , Mr. and Mrs. A. C.
Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Hocdcr. Mrs. II. T.
, Lally. Mrs. Gregory , Mrs. Williams , Captain
and Mrs. Schurir , Lleutcnent und Mrs. S. B.
'Heed. Lleutcnout W. E. Aitchlson , Dodge
'Light ' Guard ; Lloutenent W. A. Webster ,
Miss Patterson , Council Bluffs ; Miss Leo ,
i Sagmnw City ; Miss Mitchell , Davenport ;
Miss Simpson , Nebraska City ; Miss Hoe ,
Kearney ; Micscs Smith , Dcwoy , Fonda ,
Dtindy , Donne , Sharp , Pcrlno , Gr.ico Purina ,
Stevens , Coburn , Armstrong , Craudcll ,
v Lowe. Messrs. Atchison , Dorr , Fabyon ,
Itobmson , Hnth , Cleaver. Sherrlll , Heed ,
Carr , Coo , Mills , Hodiok , Kelley , Nyo. Foyo ,
Wilson , McAllister , Snumlors , Daily , George ,
Ten Kyck. _
Scliniir-Oliarlcs.
The pretty little house of worship on
'North ' Twenty-first street , known as St ,
, Mark's Lutheran church , was the scene of a
wedding of unusual interest ut high noon oc
Tuesday. The contracting parties were
Rev. George H. Scbur , pastor of the church ,
nnd Miss Nina Charles , n member of hi !
Hock. Tins would seem a most desirable
union , nnd the bridegroom manfully .showed
that it was so to him nt least , as ho sacri-
' flced his pustorntn to wed this woman of his
choice. But the bitter denunciations and
attempted intermeddling of disappointed
mothei-H with marriageable daughter * urc
too well known to be rehearsed.
Tiio church had been beautifully decorated -
ted for the occasion , uud the sweet fragrance
of the many roses pervaded the atmosphere ,
In front of the pulpit was erected u large
. nrch of bright-colored llowers , and pcndunl
from the center of this was r
bcvutlful wedding bull , constructed
of white roses. The desk In the
pulpit was loaded with lovely boqnets. Al
the entrance to the church wus placed c
lloral horse shoo. The auditorium wiu
crowded with friends of the contracting par-
ties. Promptly at the hour of 1'J the bride
und brnlcgrom entered the church am
marched up the west aisle to the swelling
strains of Mundtiltisohn's wedding march
Hov , Luther M. Kuhns and Miss Junuii
Smith attended ns groomsman und bridesmaid -
maid Hov. J. S. Detweller , D.D. , In an un
usually impressive manner , pronounced tin
. wedding ceremony of the Lutheran churcn
Ho was assisted by Hov. Gcorco H. Schnur
sr. , of Yutau , lather of tlm bridegroom. A
the clone of the ceremony an opportunity
"was given the iiuuinrous friends present U
extend congratulations to the couple , whlct
> they did most heartily. The bridal parti
wns then driven to the homo of the bride' :
father , at 150'J North Nineteenth street
where the wuddlnu dinner wus served. It
the evening Hev. Schnur and his bride lot
for the west on a brief wcddmir tour
Numerous presents were received b
the happy couple , umonu which wus a silve
tea service , presented by the members of th
congregation , Mr , Schnnr has two or thru
culls to other Holds , und it U not yet Itnow ,
which he will accept.
llonniy nt thn
The department competition lu rifle shoot
ing ut Iho range ended Friday , und th
nwurd of medals called thither the majorit ;
of the United Status ofllcers stationed hurt
besides u number of Omaha's society beuu
ties. The ladles appeared In pretty sumuie
dresses , while all the ofUccrs and the cou
mon soldiery uppcared in full dross uniforu
After the formulltles of announcing the wir
nors of the prizes , the visitors wur
shown the sights of the range an
the Second Infantry baud played u mini
bar of pretty airs , which ivero taken ad van t
ngu of by those wishing to duucn. Ainon
these preiont were ; General Hrooki
General Kaiitz , Colonel Tcrrill , Majo
Blunt. Major Hondlot , Major ChalToi
Captain Cat lev , Lloutotiatit llowo , Lieu
tenant Wright , Lieutenant Christmui
Captain Coolldgc , Lieutenant Kinsoy , Char
lain Nave , Mr. uud Mrs. Purrinu , Mia
Grace Perdue , Mrs. Duvid Collins , ML-
Sftff3 , Miss Wlllums Miss Krug , Miss Bal-
combo. Mlw McOllntock , Mrs. Thomas Orr ,
Mrs. Jcwotu Miss Jowott , Mlsn Henry , Will
Doano , Arthur Guiou , Dr. Hondor.vm , Mrs.
Louis Hood , Mrs. James Chambers , nnd J.
W. Hodgman. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Turnvoroln Turnfo t.
The first annual turnfcn of the Nebraska
turn-berlrk will bo held nt Fremont on the
16th , 17th nnd 18th of August.
The Nebraska turu-bezlrk , which for the
past nineteen years was part of the Missouri
valley turn-bczirk , nnd which , nt the last
annual mooting brnnohcd out for Itself ,
comprises now over six hundred members.
The Ilrst nthlotlo ttmrnnment of the bozlrk
will be held nt Fremont , and the Omnha
turners will leave for Fremont on the ICth
of August , with about sixty men , nil of
whom have been in hard training for Iho last
two or thrco months. The prlzo exorcises
will comprise running , vaulting , hleh nnd
broad Jumping , dumb boll lifting , horizontal
nnd parallel bars , vaulting horse ,
eta The two highest la every
individual contest will bo awarded
the lint nnd nccond prize respectively , the
first consisting of diploma and laurel wreath
and the second ot diploma. The prlzui will
bo awarded by a number of young ladies at
the conclusion of iho turnfest. The Omaha
turnvereln , nt its special meeting last night ,
decided to ruu an excursion to Fremont ,
over the KlUtiorn Valley road , on Sunday ,
August lit , so that Omnha people may bo
given n chance to witness this hichly intcr-
cstlnc tournament. Thu athletic exorcises
will behold in Plorco's grove , ono of Fro-
mont's most beautiful parks. The train will
run riuht to the grove , and visitors from
Omaim can spend a delightful and interestIng -
Ing day.
Garden I'nrty.
An onjoynblo complimentary garden party
wns tendered by the bachelor members of
the Metropolitan club to Miss Cara Bcndit ,
the charming niece of Mrs. George Hoyn ,
Monday evening. A largo number of her
friends attended nnd wished the young lady
bon voyage , ns she Is nbout to return to her
homo nt Detroit , Mich. , after an extended
visit nt Omaha.
Among these present were the following :
Miss Bendit , Brandcis , HIndskopf , Levi ,
Hellman , Goldsmith , Klgclnian , Sohluslngcr.
Obermeyor , Becker , Scllcsohn , Rothschild
and others. Messrs. J. Meyer , Simon Obor-
fuldur , Goldsmith , Hlgelman , Hamburger ,
Gladstone , Kohn , Martin Oberfcldor. Max
Meyer nnd others. Mr. nnd Mrs. Hellman.
Mr. und Mrs. Adnlph Meyer , Mr. nnd Mrs ,
Andrew Hans , Mr. and Mrs. Martin Culm ,
Mr. und Mrs. Albert Calm , Mr. ana Mrs.
Gcorgo Hoyn , Mr. und Mrs. Sollgsotm and
others.
A Dny In tint I'nrk.
The members of the Sunday school of the
Latter Day Saints enjoyed a picnic at Hans-
coin park on Thursday. Thu afl.iir was in
charge of Mr. Isaac Sylvester , the Sunday
school superintendent , who saw that nothing
, vos loft undone for the pleasure nnd enter-
uinmout of his proteges. A number of the
older people In the church also attended , nnd
enjoyed themselves ns thoroughly ns the
little folks. The picnlcers were transported
to and from the park in street cars , and car
ried with them well-tilled lunch baskets.
Hammocks , und other nrticlcs that would
contribute to their entertainment. The day
wus a pleasant one , and the brief outing
proved most delightful.
Auction I'urty.
Miss Florence Krag gave a very pretty
and unique p.irty ut her homo on Capitol
iivouue Thursday evening. It was called nn
'auction ' party , " and was as novel un affair
us the term implies , and proved nn inox-
: iustible : source of amusement. Dainty re
freshments were served nt u seasonable hour
nnd the evening proved nn onjoyublu ono in
Its entirety. The following were the guests :
Mr. und Mrs. J. D. Collins , Mr , and Mrs.
Hussey , Misses Page , Williams , Chambers ,
Doanc , and Messrs. Barlow , Guiou , Saun-
dcrs , Crary , Hamilton , Msiklc , Doano nnd
J. E. and H. W. Patrick.
Jtptiirni'tlilVoiii ISurope. < *
Mr. Charles' J. Westerdalil returned
Thursday from a three mouths' trip tc
Europe. Among thn placet ho visited were
France , Germany , England , Sweden , Nor
way and Denmark. Ho attended the Paris
Exposition , but thinks Uncle Sam can beat
it. He attempted the ascent of the Eiffel
Tower , and went up ns high as ha cared
about going. Ho also visited the capitals of
the other countries in his route.
Sunday School INcnic.
On Tuesday the teachers and scnolars oi
the Ncmulm Methodist church enjoyed r
picnic at Hnnscom park. A liberal supply ol
toothsome dainties was also taken along und
served picnic fashion on the green sward ,
The day wns a most pleasant one in ovori
way and old and young alike enjoyed them
selves.
The L/ndln.s'
The Ladles' Assembly of the Knights ol
Labor gave a delightful reception Friduj
evening In the hall at 1U14 Dodge street
About ono Hundred couples wore present ant
dancing continued until a late hour.
TourlstH it c turn.
H. C. McKibbon , general purchasing
agent of tbo Union PacUlc , returned frorc
Now York yesterday , uccnmniiiind ; by hli
wife nnd family. The lat'.or have beei
spending the season at Long Branch anc
other fuBhiounblu resorts.
Sue I ul Gossip.
C. K. Collins is in Chicago.
F. C. Gannon Is in Now York city.
The Misses Tatum are m Lincoln.
Dr. Duryea's family is nt Clear lake.
Mrs. H. D. Estubrook is in Chicago.
Miss Margaret Moore is at Clear lake.
Mrs. F. L. Fitchett is nt Clear Lake , la.
Mrs. W. F. Valll is in Atlantic City , N. J
Mr. M. Tlrroll has returned to Boston t <
live.
live.Mrs.
Mrs. F. W. Gray und family are at Cleat
Luke.
Mrs. W. II. Fotz er is visiting in Ottum
wu , Iu.
Miss T. C. Kennedy is in Worcester ,
Muss.
Fred Davis has returned from the Pacific-
slopo.
J. M. Wuugh has returned from Shenan
doah , In.
Miss'Fanny Hurlbut has returned fron
Clear lake.
Mr. C , E. Dewey has returned from hli
trip xvoit.
Mrs. J. W. Bell has gone on a pleasure tri ]
ot Denver.
Miss Anna BInnchard has returned fron
Cr"ston , la.
Miss Mabel Orchard has returned from
Spirit Luke.
Mr. W. V. Morse has returned from hli
trip to Alaska.
Mm. Samuel Burns and family are u
Clear Lnko , la.
Mr. D. W. Htiynoa loft for Chicago Wed
nnsday evening.
Dr. C. W. Haves has returned from a flsl
ing trip In Idaho.
Mrs , J , C , Vundustor and daughter are en
Joying a trip east.
Miss Helen Smith is enjoying the pleas
urcs of Clear lako.
A banquet of old graduates of the hlgl
school is talked of.
Mr. George L. Barney has boon In Cairo
111. , the past week.
Mr. N. Merriam returned Wednesday fron
his trip to California.
Mrs. Stewart Huydon and wife are enjoj' '
Im ; an outing In the ease.
The cavalry competition at the Bollovu
range occurs on the 13th.
Mr. und Mrs. C. B. Woitren have gene t
Now York on a brief trip.
Mr. O. C. Holmes has returned from n tw
weeks' outliu ; ut Clear lako.
Thomas Whlltlcsy und family will enjo ,
on outlug at Hammond , Ind.
Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Falconer have returned
turned from Col fax Springs.
Miss Mabel Moors loft tbo middleof th
week on a jaunt to Clear lake.
lion , A. J. Hanscoin returned from T :
coma , Washington , on Tnursday.
Miss dura Cornish , of Homo , N , Y. , I
ho truest of her undo. Colonel J. N. Cor-
ilsh.
ilsh.Miss
Miss Ellen Pryor ana Mrs. J. A. Brlggs
luvo returned from Pennsylvania.
Mr. P. C. Himobaugh U still at Sftntn Bar-
mra , Cnl. , nnd Is In qulto poor health.
MUs Jessie Parsall has returned from her
outing among iho lakes near SU Pnul.
BDr. Footo returned TueMlny from n throe
weeks' trip to Chicago nnd the lakes.
Mr. W V. Morse nnd family returned Wed
nesday from n trip to the western coast.
Mr. E. L. Morrltt , of Springfield , III. , has
been in the city visiting old friends the past
veek.
Mrs. J. A. Hoblnson returned Wednesday
rom a seven weeks' trip in the eastern
status.
Mrs. Walt Cnmnboll left Monday for Nlek-
crson , whore she will visit for a month with
tor mother.
MUs Ono ImhofT , of Lincoln , Is vlsltlnp
Miss Estollo Brown nt 1123 ! North Twenty-
sixth street.
Mayor Broatch nnd family return from
holr outing In Idaho the latter part of the
present week.
Mr. W. V. Irwln will lenvo Monday for n
veil onrnod vacation of two weeks at Put-
n-boy , Lake Erie.
The muiio for the snored concert nt Hnns
com park this afternoon will bo furnished by
the Musical Union band.
Mr. D. H. Wheeler Is enjoying n two
vcoks' vacation In Vermont , where his wife
las been pasting the summer.
Dr. E. W. Leo bus returned from Han-
dolph , N. Y. , but his wife will remain there
until the close of the season.
Henry and John Cottar loft Thursday
evening for Butte , Mont. , to enjoy a month's
vacation In hunting nnd llshlnp.
The Idlewlld Drum corps will give a musi
cal entertainment nt Goodrlck hall on Snun-
dors street on Thursdny ovotnnu.
Next Saturday Is the time chosen by the
Dmalm Guards and their Dand to leave for
Spirit Lake and go into camp for n week.
Companies A , F , H and K , of the Second
n fan try , will go into encampment with tha
Iowa National Guard nt Fort MadUou , la.
Henry Bolln nnd family have returned
ram a trip to Mamtou , the Garden of the
Gods and other points of Interest in Colorado.
Mr. M. B. Davenport , of Tin : BBC , and his
sister. Miss Esther Davenport , have re
turned from n thrco weeks' tour of the oast.
General Brooke loaves for Fort Hoblnson
n n week to concentrnto the troops of the
Department of the Platte for tha autumn
camp.
Curtis Hume , of "Richmond , ICy. , who has
oen the guest of Assistant City Attorney
Cobb , returned home the first part of the
wook.
Mr. John W. Simmons , of Philadelphia ,
nnd Mr. J. B. Imhotf , of Lincoln , nro visit
ing J. S. Brown nt 1120 North Twenty-sixth
street.
Mrs. M. E. Boutello ana her daughter ,
Miss Carrie Boutallo , of Gulesburg- . , are
Lho cuosts of Mrs. Boutollo's sou , at 030
South Seventeenth street.
iVt St. Philqmona's cathedral Friday evening -
ing Mr. Maurice McNorty and Miss May
Miller , both of Dennison , Ia.'woro united in
wedlock by Hev. Father McCarty.
At 5 p. m. , this afternoon , Mr. A * M. Lessor
ser will bo united in wedlock with Miss
Bertha Kline , daughter of Mr. nnd Mrs J.
Kline. The nuptials occur at Gcrmania hall.
Miss Laulo Howe , of Kcarnoywho | has
boon tno guest of Miss Edith Crandnll , Web
ster street , loft Thursday evening for Cleve
land , O. , where she will make an extended
visit.
visit.Miss
Miss Ethel Hill , daughter of Mr.'and Mrs.
John Hill , of South Omaha , was married
Wednesday evening to Mr. Martin Eddy , at
the residence of the bride's parents , Twenty-
fourth and O streets.
Miss Maudio Corey , saleslady at II. M. &
S. W. Jones , 1522 Douglas , who lias been so
dangerously ill at her home , 1103 North
Twcnth-lifth street , has been pronounced
out of danuor and on the road to recovery.
Mr. Fred McLain. of St. Louis , whoso
pareats reside in Omaha , was married Aug
ust 1 , to Miss Margaret Peltz , of St. Louis.
The cards announce that Mr. nnd Mrs.
McLain will be at homo Thursdays at U7-10
Lucas uvouuo.
Lincoln Society.
A. C. Ziomor's mother has returned , to
Cleveland , O.
Miss Eflle Leeso is entertaining Miss Anna
Howard , of Seward.
Miss Cora A. Preston has returned from
Binglmmpton , N. Y.
Mr. nnd Mrs. EYank E. Grogjj havft re
turned trora Colorado.
Miss Kato Miller , of Fort Loavonwortb ,
is visiting Mrs. Gcorgo Ashman.
Miss Lonu Giles lias returned from a two-
week visit with Omaha friends.
H. D. Hnthaway's family are nt Munitou.
C. Y. Smith leaves ior there to-day.
Hev. Lewis Gregory nnd son nro off for a
month's sojourn on the New England coast.
W. H. Coflln has gene to Spirit Lake , while
Messrs. Wells and Schwako huvo returned.
Mrs. W. B. Hnrgrenves is entertaining
Miss Forbes , of Chicago , and the Misses
Tatum , of Omaha.
U. B. Ellis nas resigned his place in the
German national bunk and returned to
Bradford , Pa.
Mr. and Mrs , C. Richardson are on a trip
around the great lakes , having loft for Duluth -
luth lust Monday.
Prof. Bachman wns presented by the mili
tary band with a handsome ebony baton
mounted in ivory nnd silver.
William D. Asklno nnd Miss Lillian C.
Rhodes were married Tuesday nt thobrido'a
home on O street by Rev. F. S. Stein.
Joolmnoff and his friend Mr , Simmons , of
Philadelphia , has gene to visit their college
chum , Mr. Russell , of Minneapolis.
J. S. Barwlok and family , Mr. and Mrs.
W. S. Morton. Miss Alice Vanscoyoo and
others made u picnic party to Cushman park
Wednesday.
Miss Katie Smith entertained a company
of young people Monday with a birthday
party at the parental homo , Twenty-first
and P Streets.
Mr. Frank Anderson , salesman In Par
ker's shoo store , was married Wednesday
evening to Miss Irene Erlckson. They were
given u rccoptloa by Mr. and Mrs. Piorson.
The Tennis uluh , whoso grounds are n
social center for both sexes this summer ,
has decided to admit ton more members ,
making forty In all. The club Is planning u
tournament for next month.
Miss Ella Garoutto , who accompanied Mr ,
and Mrs , F. E. Haughton to tholr homo ut
Adcl , la. , was presented by her music- class
with a handsome gold-mounted umbrella.
Little. Josephine Lotredzo made the presen
tation address.
Mux Wcstorman has taken his place na
secretary to the chancellor and clerk to tin ;
steward of the state university. His follow
employes nt Plumrnor , Berry & CO.'B pre
sented him with a gold-heudod oano Wed
nesday. _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Fremont Society.
Mrs. Wilson Reynolds has returned from
her visit at Denver.
Mrs. Charles Mosorv'oy , of Rushvlllo , It
visiting frlonds In the city.
Carl Nllsson has returned from a month's
sojourn at Salt Lake City.
n. D. Dunning has returned homo from i
month's absence in Chicago.
Mrs. I. A. Benton is visiting her daughter ,
Mrs. H. H. Dorsoy , of WuUoo.
Rev. Berry nnd family are at homo from c
ton days' vacation at Long Pino.
Mrs , Otto Huntto loft Wednesday evenliif
on u visit to her old homo near Mt. Vernon -
non , O ,
J. D. Early and famllv , of Tokamah , won
in tha city , gucsu of Mr. and Mrs. Ear
Brink.
Mrs. H , F. Daml came homo Tuesday from
a visit covering several weeks at her formui
homo in Michigan.
Mrs. McCauley , who has been horn , i
guest of Mr. und Mrs. H. Boworman , left
Thursday on her return home to Hlpon
Wis.
Wis.Mr.
Mr. and Mrs. Walcott , who have been
guests of Mr. and Mrs. H , A. Goodrich , re
turned Thursday to tholr homo at Cudai
Rapids , la.
Mrs. Wclngardner and daughter , whc
have been here for several weeks , guests ol
Mr , and Mrs.O. H. P. Shlvely , have returned
home to Lonnsburf , Pa.
Lieutenant Alvln H. Sydenham. of the
Ninth cavalry , whose homo is at Kcarnej
and who bos just graduated at West Point
was in the city during the week , a guest ol
Captain Frank Fowlor.
Mr. and Mrs. E. U. Barnard came home
Saturday from their visit of a month at thoh
old homo In Now York ; They were nccom-
nanlodon tholr returrdfljIhelr son Edwin
Barnard , Jr. , who hnsboen at Berlin , Uor
mnny , the pnit year nttgypjlnif school.
Miss Monnlo Hlggln , pi Omnha , Is In the
city , a guest of Mr. nnd Mrs. H. H. Pratt.
Thursday evening the Inttor gave n party nt
their rcMdcnco in honorj < vf , MUs Biggins nnd
Lieutenant Sydonhnm. L goodly number of
young Bocloty people wore present nnd greatly -
ly enjoyed the occasion. "
TueMlny afternoon tho'members of the
Ladles' Charity club pave n plcnlo at the
Assembly grounds In holllir of Mrs. L. L ) .
Voso , who has been nnttCtwo member of the
olub slnco Its origin nniln M prominent mem *
her of Fremont soclotyjfor , mnny jonrs. The
demonstration wns sujfanetod by Iho fact
that she departs shortly far Chicago , where
liar husband will henceforth make his head-
nunrtcrs. The plcnlo was n thoroughly on
joynblo event nnd was attended by about
forty of her friends
Nolirnskti Clly Society.
John W. Stmehart has returned from n
trip to Kow York.
Mrs. R B. Hnwlo.v , of Edgar , was In the
city the past week visiting her parents.
Miss Emma Wakeley , of Omaha , wns the
guest of Misses Fannlu nnd Ella Wllcox the
, ) asl wook.
Mnyor Halfo has returned from nn os
tended visit In Now York. Mrs. Rulfo will
not return until fall.
Colonel S. N. Stovvnrt , now ot Leaven-
worth , Knn. , wns In the city the past week
on business and plcasuru.
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Mnllnngnnd daughter ,
Miss Cora , hnvo gene to Broken Bow to at
tend the wedding of Mr. Ed Mallrlng.
Cuptnln S. H. Morrison has been in Chica
go the past few days , on business connected
with the national G. A. H. encampment.
General Van Wyok nnd wife returned
iflmo from Washington on Thursdn5' . Mrs.
Van Wyck has about recovered from her ill
ness.
ness.Dr. . C. C. Clark and bride , formerly Miss
Mary Shivers , arrived here from York nnd
are visiting Rev. nnd Mrs. Slavens. The
eloping couple have boon forgiven , and a
liost of fnonds extend congratulations.
HONEV FOR- THE IWUHES.
Quotations from Shakespeare in ralsod letters -
tors appear upon some of the newest bangle
bracelets.
Garden Helms and half shawls of white
muslin nnd lace nro worn with hats of
shirred muslin to correspond.
Anomono-plnlr , cafe nu lalt , apricot , nun's
gray , and strawberry silk waists uro worn
nt afternoon tuns , with the pretty Flemish
Jackets of russet , gray , or croatn-whito foulo
cloth.
The hnndsomo Louis Quatorzo vest of em
broidered crepe de China , cut to fall low nnd
broad below the waist , Is a feature of styl
ish rodlngoto goxvns for afternoon recep
tions ,
Ono principal characteristic of the autumn
styles will bo the increased popularity of the
dlrcctolro rcdingoto , which will nppoar In
many forms , of greatly varied materials , and
with simple or elaborate trimmings to suit
the various occasions in which it will be
worn.
The printed American silks brought out
this season form some of the most attractive
toilets ut the summer resorts. They nro
made of the printed silk alone , with velvet
ribbon trimmings ; or they form empire
gowns that open on a plain silk skirt nnd
wnlst.
Besides the pleated arid brier-stitched silk
blouses nnd shirt-waists now so popular in
stvlish summer dresses fnr negligee uses are
some very handsome little tucked models of
crepe or taffotii silk in Roman rod , in straw
berry , terracotta , beige and other novelties
are seen.
Sllk-embroidorod crepo'du chine with deep
netted frinccs form ttto most elegant and
dressy light wraps for th'c piazza. They are
especially popular in crnam white , as they
may bo worn with uny dress. They also ap
pear In ciel-bluc , English pink , mauve and
pale corn-color. c b
The Spanish poloiino isuow considered the
hoicht of style , and isvorn with drossy
toilets of every description ! It consists of a
shoulder capo of real Spanish nnd Clumtilly
lace in a combined pattern ; with scarf ends
that fasten with a jewelled clash ut the belt ,
and full to the foot of the dross snirt.
For very young ladles nro lichus composed
of extra-wide sash ribbons. These are joined
diagonally nt the mlddlu-'of the back , crossed
in front with a few pleats to conform them
to the figure , and knotted at the \vaist bo-
hind. That is a style revived from ono pop
ular the latter part of the last century.
The gray ana silver shades are strikingly
beautiful this season , and in very many cases
thcso tints take the precedence of all others.
In stylish and recherche English costumes ,
very elegant fancies are acliicvcd In gray
camels' hair nnd gray royal armuro , with
vests of old rose or white silu , wrought with
silver-silk vine emnroidery.
In copyinc many features of the ecclesias
tical or chatelaine garments worn by fash
ionable women of tno so-called dark ngcs ,
costumes nnd toilets that nro exccedinirly
novel and striking have been produced.
Modern elements , hownver , nro ndded , und
therefore the gowns nro both pretty and
picturesque. They have been worn this
season by slender , youthful women with
great success.
The artistic mediaeval tea gowns , with cui
rass corsage and full skirts , are very charm
ingly mndo of the soft beautifully tinted silk
muslins , brocaded with roses nnd foliage.
Those are invariably made up over silk lin
ings the shade of the gown. Neither ribbons
bens or flowers nro worn with these dresses ,
but upon the corsage Is a deep turn down
collar of Vonotoan lace , this reaching to a
decided point on the front of the V-shapo
opening in the neck. There are lace cuffs to
match.
Traveling dresses for autumn brides will
bo made variously of Indiana cloth , French
camels' hair ( still a leading favorite abroad ) ,
glace mohair , bordered English serge and
silky Henrietta cloth. A largo portion of
these will bo made up over silk skirts the
same color as the woolen goods. Some will
be trimmed with expensive silk silk cord
arabesque bands , with special ornaments oi
the same on the bodice ; others with rows of
narrow watered rlboon on tbo edges of the
overdress or Grecian draperies.
The cnprlco for borrowing details from
masculine attire grown still moro evident ,
and in tuilor-mado walking suits and tennis
and yachting costumes , there Is really very
little except the skirt to distinguish them
from men's dress. Soft felt hats In black ,
white and gray nro worn , caps with cloth or
leather visors , stilt neckties with scarf pins ,
sallorknots and collars , vests and cutaway
jackets , link buttons , shirt waists with studs
and so on. These little affectations appear
most charmingly with sweet sixteen.
CO.NNUBIAMTIfiS.
Four elopements occurred ono day last
week at Patterson , N , Jt >
There has not been fnXmarrlago nt Hope
Center , Miss. , for the paVt eight , months.
A young lady at Wheeling claims to huvo
refused forty offers of. ' loarrlago during tbo
past year. , ' 'TJrt
William Boll of Scrar.ton , Pa. , married
Sophie Long n few weclcsngo and committed
suicide on the honpymuozKtrip.
Buffalo Bill is besfbfpd with marriage
proposals at present , -ft" might bo well to
add that Buffalo Bill toGi.this on himself.
A domestic In Now iMrli , wanting a silk
dross to got married Inland not being able to
buy oua , helped herself ; to her mistress's
wardrobe. She was taught wearing the
stolen dress and nrresyjtl
The engagement on William Contea of
Scotland nnd Miss Bessie Clark of Newark.
N. J. , has been dlscontrrnitfil. The announce
ment will cause any atuaunt of gossip in the
social world because noreason for the dis
continuance is given , * -
The grandmother of the earl pf Fife was
in her prime a very beautiful woman. When
the father of the carl of Flfo was born , how
ever , she wns unable to lay her bund on n
marriage certificate. This fact would throw
a shadow athwart the life of anybody but a
blue blooded earl.
A young couple In Jefferson county , Ohio ,
had been engaged for a year nnd all went
happily , The young man wont nwoy to work
last month and wrote a letter to his sweet
heart , the ilrst she had over resolved frpra
him. When she discovered that his gram
mar was jioor and his spelling worse , she de
cided not to marry him , nnd now another fol
low is courting her ,
A marrlapd license \vus returned to the
county clerk's olllco in Indianapolis recently
tbut was a beauty. The happy bride tiud
pasted paper llowers ull over it , and amid the
llowors were such loving words as "Thine
always , " "Ever thy love , " "Forget mo not , "
"Your own true love , " etc. Deputy Daniels
bus been seasick ever since It came lu.
ECHOES FROM THE ANTE ROOM
Moro Light on tbo Iowa Mnsonlo
Trouble.
MOVEMENTS OF FRATERNITIES.
Among the Odd Follows
Itittli Ijodn | Dnnulitora of Ha-
bcknli Entertain * n Sister
o Pyllilnns.
Io\vn Mnannlo Grand Iiodco Unjoined.
Judge J. II. Preston , of the Eighteenth
Judicial district of lown , to whom wns pre
sented the position of tlio lowi\ Consistory ,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Hlto for the
United States , their territories , oto. , praying
for un Injunction to restrain the grand lodge
of Iowa Masons from Interfering In nny way
with the rights nrnl liborltos of the sntd con
sistory or its incumbent , us staled In these
column ! * , ordered the cleric of the district
court to Issue n temporary Injunction ,
In ucoordnuco with these instructions , iho
clerk Issued n writ to the grand ledge of
Iowa of Free Ancient nnd Accepted Masons ,
James D. Gambia nnd r. S. Parvin , res
training them from , In any mnnnor , exorcis
ing Jurisdiction , Biiporvlston or Inquiry in
nny m.mncr or form Into or touching the
membership of the saltl grand consistory of
Iowa of the Ancient nnrt Accented Scott IsU
Kilo for the United States of America , their
territories and dependencies , or nny of its
subordinate bodies ; and , from in any manner
or form asserting or declaring that the said
craml consisting of lown or its subordinate
bodies , or any of them , are not entitled to
act within ho state of lown ; and from de
claring or maintaining in any manner or
lorni that any otbor consistory , or its sub
ordinate bodies , are entitled to confer
musonlo degrees within the state of Iowa In
preference to the plulutilT , the grand con
sistory nbovo mentioned , and form in nny
manner or from issuing any edict , circular ,
letter , communication , publication , or miming
nny oral declaration or taking any action
seeking in any form or degree to enforce the
action of the nraml ledge so far as the same
nflccts the grand consistory above men
tioned , or nny of Us subordinate bodies , or
Its or their members , or nny oorsou seeking
or desiring to become a member thereof ,
until the further order of tbo court In tbo
premises. _
A Circular From Judga Gorman.
Judge John J. Gorman , of Now York , sov
ereign grand commander of the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Hlto for the United
States , their territories and dependencies ,
1ms issued n circular bearing upon the action
of the Iowa grand ledge of masons at its last
session relative to the Scottish Rite bodies
in that state. The following Is a brief syu-
onsls :
1 have had placed In my hands a copy of
n pamphlet which is nn extract of the pro
ceedings of the grand lodge.
A committee of the grand lodpo , to whom
the inuttor was referred , reported as follows :
"Wo are not called upon , neither do wo ns-
sumo to determine , the legitimacy of either
of the Ancient and Accepted Kite bodies now
occupying the territorial Jurisdiction of the
state of Iowa. "
The grand ledge , In the face of this re
port. passed a scries of resolutions , the first
of which recognizes the southern jurisdiction
supreme council its legitimate and says It is
now entitled to exclusive Jurisdiction in the
state of Iowa. My their second resolution
they refuse to recognize the supreme council
of the United states , their territories , etc. , as
legitimate and its consistories or other sub
ordinate bodies the right to occupy tlio Jur
isdiction of the state of Iowa.
The grand ledge has no right or power to
grant , or refuse to grant , permission to any
Scottish Hlto body to confer Scottish Hito
degrees from the fourth to the thirty-third
inclusive. As well might they take upon
themselves the right to permit , or refuse to
pormlt , Muster Masons of Iowa Joining or
orcanizing bodies of the Mys'.io Shrine ,
Knights of Py th Ins or Odd Follows , elo.
Therefore , the third nnd fourth resolutions
adopted by them is usurping a power over
which they have no control.
The committee report that the grand ledge
of Iowa adopted a resolution in Ib.VJ and ro-
nfllrmed It in 1SGC , and further rcuort that in
1888 It was the unwritten law of the grand
lodge , and as such is still ( n full force and
effect as follows :
Hcsolution of 1852 : "Tho grand ledge of
Iowa recognizes the superior bodlos in the
United States and foreign countries , having
in change Masonic degrees , as the supreme
councils of the ancient and accepted rite and
the consistories , the general grand chapter
and the grand encnmpmcnt and their con
stituent bodies , grand and subordinate , etc. "
While it Is preposterous and ridiculous for
tlio grand ledge of free and accepted Ma
sons of Iowa to recognize any body of Ala-
sons as superior to it , in Its territorial juris
diction , or any degrees superior to the de
grees over which It has lawful control , thev
do , by ttio terms of this resolution nnd by
their unwritten law , fully recognize our sub
ordinate bodlos , wo being u superior council
"having In charge Masonic degrees" of the
ancient and accepted rite in this state from
18S5 to 1889.
There uro in Towu about 22,000 militated
muster Masons.
The supreme council United States of
America have over 000 Scottish rite Masons
of their obedience in Iowa.
The Southern jurisdiction ancient nnd ac
cepted have 207 members of their obedience
in Iowa.
The representatives of the 207 Scottish
rite Masons , Southern jurisdiction , have
caused the representatives of 22,000 master
Masons In IOWA to make n most egregious
mistake , placing them In n very unenviable
position before the Masonic world in consequence
quence thereof.
The grand ledge of Iowa oy Its ilrst resolu
tion recoirmzes the supreme council southern
jurisdiction , and eny that it is now entitled
to exclusive Jurisdiction in Iowa. In doing
so they must , of course , recognize all the
rights the southern Jurisdiction claim under
their constitution and statutes.
Do they recognize the right of the south
ern Jurisdiction , or any parson , Mason or
profane , to print , publish or soil the secret
ritual of the dress of Entered Apprentice ,
Fallow Craft or Master Mason , in Iowa or
elsewhere ? The supreme council , souther:1.
jurisdiction docs print , publish nnd sell the
secret ritual of Entered Apprentice ) , Felloxv
Craft and Master Mason degrees In I own
and olBowhoro.
Article IB , section 2 , statutes southern
Jurisdiction , is as follows ; "Bach Inspector-
general , active member , and each dnputy of
tlio supreme council , or of any inspector-
general , Hhall have issued to him one copy of
each rituul of the degrees from one to thirty-
two. "
Article ID , section 4 , statutes of southern
Jurisdiction : " .Every lodge of perfection
tnust.havo ono of the rituals of the Blue de
grees with the secret work and may have
four copies of that ritual. "
. Does nny grand ledge of Master Masons in
the world except Iowa , sanction this , or rec
ognize any body as Masonic who would do
tins ? What says the grand ledge of Ken
tucky , Utah , South Carolina , Pennsylvania
and Ohio to this ?
The grand ledge of lown recognizes the
Southern Supreme Council and gives it ex
clusive jurisdiction in Iowa.
Exclusive Jurisdiction to do what ! To or
ganize Scottish Rite bodies , and disseminate
printed copies of the secret ritual of tha Uuo |
ledge degrees In that Jurisdiction.
Do they recognUo their right , us Supreme
Council Ancient and Accepted Hlto Southern
jurisdiction to establish Hluo lodges and to
confc r the degrees of tlio lilua lodgol
"Transactions , " 1SCO , p. 49. speaking of Urn
Latin constitution of 1TSO , brother Pike
states i "Tho assertion of our illustrious
brother 'that these constitutions disclaim all
control over the Ilrst three degrees , wherever
organizations of these degrees exist , ' that
tbo frame rs of those constitutions 'prohibit
ttiolr successors from meddling with tbo
symbolicdegrees' and that 'that ' their action
wab to bo canilned to the lodges of Perfec
tion nd to the degrees nbovo and including
the fourth or secret master , ' are strangely
incorrect.
Does the grand lodge of Iowa , in unquali
fiedly recognizing and giving exclusive Juris
diction to the southern Jurisdiction , subscribe
to this monstrous doctrine as Masonic !
The recognition by the grand lodge of
Iowa of the supreme council ancient and ao-
copled rite of the southern Jurisdiction
means Unit they recognize the full power
claimed by said supreme council. I.e. , to
make Masons print and sell secret rituals of
the degree * of entered apprentice , follow
craft nnd Master Mason , nnd organize bodlos
thereof. If they deslro to do so.
Qrnna lodges nnd grnml muster * have no
constitutional nor Inherent right to Interfere
with , or power over , n chapter of HoynlArch
Masons , council of roynl nnd select masters ,
commnndory of Knight * Tomplnr. temple of
Mystlo Shrlno , supreme council of tha
Ancient nnd Acooptoil Scottish Hlto , tha
Hoyol Masonic Hlto. or their constituent
bodies , notwithstanding none but Master
Masons nro eligible for the several orders
named. Nor have they nny right , constitu
tional or Inherent , to sny what bodlos or or
ganizations , Mnsonlo or other , that any Mns
tor Mason of its obedience shall or shall not
join or become n member.
The fact that n grind ledge adopts n reso
lution or report of n committee which U
clearly beyond Its constitutional power to do ,
regardless of consequences , nnd that such
resolution or report Interferes with the
vested right of nny Master Mnson. It can not
bo expected Mint such Mnstor Mnson will
stand Idly by and permit , without resistance ,
bin rights to bo taken from him nny more
than ho would lawfully submit to have his
properly taken from him by force unlaw
fully.
fully.When a grand ledge of Free mid Accepted
Masons so far forgets Its dignity thnt It will
lend Itself to the upholding of the falling for
tunes of n body or organization over which 11
has nol and never had control or authority ,
it Is not speaking harsh of it to siy it occu
pies n very peculiar iwsltlon as u grand ledge
of Free and Accepted Masons.
The Ancient and Accepted Hlto of the
southern and northern Jurisdiction Is weak
nnd helpless , Indeed , if they are compelled
to call upon the grand lodges and soy , "Help
me. or 1 sink. "
U'o ask no such help , nnd being In the
rluht wo will not surrender our manhood at
the command or cnnrico of nny ono. Wo are
entirely self-reliant , and abundantly tiblo to
take care of ourselves.
Boo Hive lodge No. 194. Masons , will bo
constituted nt South Oinuhn. Monday evening -
ing , nt 8 o'clock. It is understood thnt a
largo number of Masons of Omaha will at
tend.
of I'.v thins.
The paternal ledge , Nebraska No. 1 , is In
the throes of a slight disagreement. It has
no attachments of a serious character , but It
presents some ugly complications , which do
nol argue well for harmony in the lodgo.
The facts concerning It , nriolly , nro thus :
A few weeks ago there seemed to bo a dis
position on the part of its membership to
take ix recess m its meetings until the cool
wcnthnr of the fall set in , Acting upon this
disposition the chancellor commander of the
lodge. W , S. Spencer , called a special meet
ing during the day of n local quorum
of the members for the consideration of
the subject. The result of the meeting
was that n recess was tnon until Septem
ber. Commander Sponoor acted in con
formity with the Into law of the grand ledge
in this mutter , and holds that his position is
proper nnd legal , and by the action of the
lodge at the special meeting no further meet-
lugs of the ledge can bo held until Sept em
ber. Meanwhile some of the members of
the ledge who wore not favorable to the
plan of recess , being headed by Supreme
Representative J. S. Shropshire , have been
holding retrul'ir ' meetings as usunl.
Mr. Shropshire claims that the
by-laws of tlio ledge do not
provide for any special meetings , save in the
case of funerals , ntm the action of the ledge
in the special meeting was entirely illegal
Those members who support the chancellor
commander in the action of the special meetIng -
Ing are , in most part , absenting themselves
from the weekly meetings now being held ,
while these who observe the legal advice of
Mr. Shropshire are somewhat concerned as
to which of tnoir lenders hold the correut
position.
It seems that the by-laws of Nebraska
lodge , under which Mr. Shropshire claims
legal action , antedates tlio law for subordi
nate lodges now in force , but , as it is claimed
by Mr. Spancor do not conform to the pres
ent law.
J. A. Johnson will represent Forest ledge
No. 84 in the grand lodge this fall.
Black Eagle division U down to steady
drill again and drilling every Tuesday night
In the Armory of Omaha No. 13. Bliu-k
Eagle has the reputation of being the bu.it
drilled division when they are in drill , and
now that their meetings have been resumed
the best results may bo expected from it.
On next Tuesday three now members will
receive the rank of this division.
Five or six of tlio lodges which meet in the
center of the city nave each appointed a com
mittee of one to jointly confer in securing u
cnstlo hall for the lodges represented. The
toil floor of the now Baker building , on How
ard street , between Fifteenth nnd Sixteenth ,
Is being seriously considered , and may be
flttad up for the convenience of these lodges.
Some of the members of Virginius lodge ,
No. 9 , " , nro leading a movement toward se
curing u hall for North Omaha lodges.
Most of the prominent lodges in the city
are holding back candidates for the Pythian
ranks until the weather gets cooler.
District Deputy J. C. Furguson , assisted
by the North Platte lodge , organized Spar-
tacus Ledge No. 113 , Knights of Pythias ,
last week. Work was commenced at 2:30 : p.
m. , and continued until midnight , at wnich
time the visiting brethren from North Plutto ,
Gibbon , Kearney und Lincoln worn escorted
to the Grand Central hotel , whore a sumptu
ous feast was spread. After the banquet the
knights returned to the ledge room , where
the election nnd installation of officers for
the newly created lodge took place and re
sulted as follows : Joseph Ormond , past
chancellor ; A. C. Maxwell , chancellor com
mander. M. A. Luftwieh , vice chancellor ;
E. H. Krier , prelate ; H. C. Hooker , keeper
of records and seals1 , J. Tench , master of
arms ; Frank Adams , master of finance ; ] > \
B. Gilmore , master of exchequer ; T. A. Tay
lor , Inner guard ; A. Malcolm , outer guard ;
L. A. Dunn , T. A. Taylor and J. S. Thomas ,
trustees.
Tcmiil.tr Triennial Conolnvn.
The executive committee of Mount Cal
vary commandcry No. I have completed ar
rangements pertaining to the conclave at
Washington en October 8 next. They ex
tend a courteous invitation to all Knights
Templar in Nebraska to join them In this pil
grimage. Arrangements have boon made
with the Burlington and Pennsylvania lines
from Omaha to Washington and return. The
commandcry will travel by special train ,
consisting of nix vestibule sleepers and two
reclining chair cars , dining car nnd baggage
car. They will leave Omaha at 0 p. in. on
the Ud lust. During tholr stay in Washing
ton the cars of the party will be stationed nt
the Now Jersey avenue yard nnd the headquarters -
quarters will bo at 735 Thirteenth street
northwest , within six blocks of the Masonic
temple and convenient to the hciftlijuartcrs of
the other commanderies. The expense of
the trip will bo $17.75 for n lower berth , in
cluding the railroad fare , and $13 2 1 for an
upper berth nnd faro. Ill is includes the
use of the berth while in Washington. A
one-faro rate will bo made from all points in
Nebraska. AH desiring to go are requested
to notify Sir Knight Gustavo Anderson ,
chairman of the executive committee , us
soon us possible , as It is essential that the
ce'mmitteo know the exact number in order
that suitable accommodations may bo pro
vided , Members of other commamlonns
Joining with this commandery are expected
to obey tne orders of the commanding
ollk'ers nnd all are required to be uniformed
as follows : Black regulation Prince Aluurt
coat , black trousers , white standing collar ,
white ncrk tie , chnpenu , fatiquo cap , baldric ,
sword , bolt und butt cloves , it is suggested
that Sir KnlghU provide themselves with u
rubber capu in case of rain. Any information
mation will ho furnished on implication to
Gustavo Anderson , 1501 Farnum street.
Norman T , OiiHHiitto In London ,
"The London Dally Wows of Juno 4 saya :
Mr. Norman T. GassoUo. of Chicago , grand
commander of Knights Templar In Illinois ,
is now ut the First Avenuu hotel , accom
panied Mrs. Gassotlq und tholr daughter ,
Mlus Grace. Mr. Cassette la in n number of
respoots a remarkable man. He owns tlm
finest library of oriental literature in the
United States , has command of live- lan
guages , and has not only read every one of
his 4,030 or more bootts , but romombcrs al
most verbatim the important portions in
them. His books ure liberally pen
ciled , nnd It Is said Unit ono
can take down uny look In Mr.
Cassette's library , tell him the opening
words of any marked passage , and ho can
then repeat the remainder. His memory is
something phenomenal , and Is of the intelli
gent nnd not m < T ly mechanical ordor. Lon
don booksellers know him as a discriminat
ing und liberal patron. Ho Is a writer nun u
poet of recognized ability. The beau1 if ill
burlal ori-lio. bath the words and music ,
now generally in use by Masons In the con.
slstory wns written by him. Mr. Gnssolto
will remain In London aorornl weeks , nml
"do" the continent briefly. Ho will receive
the thirty-third degree in Mmonr.v In Now
York In September , mid in October will Uko
moro thnn two thousand Knk'hts Templar
from Illinois to the triennial conclnvo nt
Washington. "
Improved Urdnr of lied Men.
Mr. W. F. Harding , of Den Molnos , the
Deputy of the flrnnd Sachem of the Im
proved Order of Red Mon for the reserva
tion of Nebraska nnd lown , has been In the
city for some days busily engaged In organ-
ing n tribe of the ordor. Petitions for a
charter have boon circulated , nml a largo
number of signatures have been obtained. It
is proposed to organize the trllio about the
Ilrst of September , at which tlmo tribes will
be In attendance from Den Molncu , Atlantic ,
Porr.v , Andubon , Stewart nnd uosslbly
olliors. This order claims to bo the oldest
secret , social , fraternal und benevolent
society of purely American origin. H was
founded In the early days of the Amnrlcnn
revolution nnd Is founded on American
history. Its ceremonies nro beautiful ami
instructive , The fundamental principles of
the order are to "visit the sick and bury the
dead. " An accident Insurance of $1.000 mny
bo carried If desired. Any further informa
tion may bo obtained by calling on Mr.
Harding nt Droxul & Maul's , A tribe of this
order wus organized in Omaha about four
teen years ago und existed until within the
lust four years.
Stint or sit. ( cnrai * .
Shakespeare ledge No. ! M7 , Order of Sons
of SU Gt'orge , of this city , will bo repre
sented nt the supreme ledge mcoMnt ; lu Chi
rm : o by Piwt Worthy President Harry
Kvans.
Two now applications for membership were
received nt the regular meeting last Satur
day.
Shaltr-spoaro ledge will hold a basket i ! o-
nlo the latter part of this month. The com
mittee U looking up nn available spot , and
the boys expect n good tlmo.
Brother Charles Harrup Is on the sick list
nnd Is now under the careful watch of the
Sisters ut St. Joseph's ' hospital. Ho is suf
fering from inflammation of the eyes , but is
progressing favorably.
D. D. G. P. W. H. Adams , of Shnkespoaro
ledge , has been appointed superintendent of
the parks nnd Is now busy putting Jefferson
square Into shape.
Supreme Representative Htbbcrt , of Nel
son lodge , Cleveland , O. , has boon ugliest of
Shakespeare ledge ( luring the lust few
mouths. Brother Hibbort , has been hero
superintending the electric light system of
the Now York Llfo building , and lust Mon
day evening ho entertained the members of
Shakespeare lodge by explaining to them the
electrical plant of the above building.
Itcdiueii.
Pottnwattamio Tribe No. 21 , Improved
Order of Hodmen , of Council Bluffa , Is In n
very flourishing condition. The tribe 1ms
secured n very complete sett of parapher
nalia and Is now fully prepared to Induct the
pale faces Into the trlbu according to the
beautiful ceremony of that ordor. ivicotlngs
are held In Woodmnn hall every Wednesday
evening. Sojourning brethren are cordially
invited to bo present.
A. O. U. W.
Omaha ledge , No. IS , is receiving from
ten to fifteen applications for membership
every week , nnd the work of conferring de
grees is so great that the ledge lias desig
nated every Ilrst and third Thursday of each
month for giving the workman , and second
nnd fourth for the Junior workman degree.
Whenever n llfth Thursday occurs In the
month they will have a gco.l social time , un
der the head of "good of the order. "
I. O. O. K.
Hesperian encampment hold nn Interesting
mealing last Thursdav evening. There w.is
a good attendance and considerable business
wus transacted. The royal purple degree
wns conferred on four candidates. ,
An excursion will be given to Culhoun next
Sunday. The Patriarchs militant band will
accompany the party and a most enjoyable
time is anticipated. All arrangements are
in the hands of a thoroughly competent com
mittee.
Dnuf > htcrn of Ucbnknti.
Kuth lodge. No. 1 , D. of H. , entertained
Golden Limt ledge of the South side , and
Alpha ledge of South Omaha , itt its last
meeting. There was a large attendance und
important business was transacted , niter
which refreshments wore partaken of in the
ante-room.
American Section , T. B.
\V. Q. Judge , general secretary American
Section , T. S. , will lecture Sunday afternoon
at 4 in room 205 Shceloy block.
OTOK COUVrV BONDS.
Konn ft Co. Kxnlnln Tlioir Benson For
Itepudintlnfr the Purchase ) .
The fact that Kuan & Co. , of Chicago , re
fused to accept the S73JOO ( Otoo county
bonds , purchased by Mr. John Dulo , their
Omaha representative , nt a premium of $303 ,
was first made known in financial circles
hero through a telegram to Tin : BUR from
Nebraska Oity to thnt effect. A reporter
called nt the onicu of Mr. Dale , who , when
questioned , said :
"Shortly after I made the purchase , which
was authorized by ICoun & Co. , I received a ,
letter irom thnt ilnn , in which they in
formed mo that the bonds wonvundoslrnblo
for the following ronsons , viz : That in Feb
ruary , 188H , the legislature vested the power
to issue county bonds iu the county commis
sion ; that in March following the legislature
enacted a law which iinthori/.ou the Issunnco
of county bonds only upon a vote of tlio pee
ple. For this reason Urn law in this respect
was regarded complex , nnd the legality of
the bonds ienrded ; questionable. They also
stated that they had discovered thnt Otoo
county had niiRlcotoil to pay In-
tnretit on defaulted bonds , and
this , together with the other , made
an investment In Otoo county bonds unde
sirable. They claim that they authorized
the purchase of the bon < ls under n misappre
hension as to their actual value. 1 do not
think Konn & Co , have acted fairly in tlio
matter. "
Mr. Dean then handed the reporter a copy
of u letter which ho addressed to Keun &
Co. , relative to their action In not accepting
the bends us puichased , unconditionally. Ho
stated In the letter that ho had reason to bo-
Hove that the bondi were substantial , and
that ho was fully convinced of the ability of
Otoo county to meet its obligations. His let
ter to Kuan & Co. was pungent , and ho upbraided -
braided them for repudiating a lawful Iran-
saction ,
A Dominican I'ronolicr.
Hov. C. C. McKcnnn ! O. P. , will pronch In
Holy Family church , corner Eighteenth and
Izurd sttccts , to-day , at tha 10:80 : o'clock
mass. Hov , Father McKcnmt has quite u
reputation for preaching nnd Is considered
one of the moit olrquont members of the
Dominican order , or the order of preachers.
To-day being the feaht of Saint Dominic ,
tlio rounder of the order of preachers , an
eloquent tribute to his spiritual father maybe
bo oxpeutcd. Futhur MclCoiinu la prior of
tlio monastry of St. Joseph , Perry county ,
Onto , and will doubtless attract many Ohio.
ans who nro now residing in this city. Ho
is the guest of J. H. McShano , UU1 North
NliiuUienth street.
Mlvnr Wedding.
On Wednesday evening Peter Llndblad
and wife celebrated tbo twcnty-llftli until.
versury of their woddliitf , About twenty
couples were present , and u merry evening
wan passed. A largo number of valuable
presents wore received by the host uucl
hostess.
Wnid Donioornta.
Second ward democrats will meet at Metz's
hall Monday Qveninjr , AugusV A , The com *
in It too on permanent organization which wui
unpointed last Monday will then report.
hvery democrat in the Second ward is lu-
vltcd to attend.
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An Al > oliit Onrn ,
The ORIGINAL. AWKTINHS OINTMENT
is only put up In largo two-ounce tin boxes ,
and Is an absolute cure for old sores , burns ,
wounds , chapped hands , und all akin erup.
lions. Will positively euro all kinds of pileu-
Ask for the OUIGINAL ABIKTINE OINT-
MI N 1. Sold by Goodman Drug company at
J.'i ucuU pur box by mall & > ccuU.