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    THE OMAHA DAILY BEE , SUNDAY , DECEMBER 28 , 1890-SIXTEEN PAGES ,
REST FROM SOCIAL DUTIES ,
Holiday Festivities Purdah a Eapito for
the Ultra PoshlonabloFolk ,
THE OPENING ASSEMBLY PARTY.
Now Year's Ilcceptlonn Ainonu Ills
Tlircc-Yctir-OUlH Kountzo Plttco
HlKh Five Movements of
Boolcty People.
The only rest from social duties that ultra
foahtonablo society has , are the few days
preceding Christmas and the five days be
tween Christmas and Now Year's. With
the exception of several small dinners , the
Inaugural dance of the assembly Friday
ovcnlnp , at the Mtllard , two or thrco card
parties and several parties for young people ,
there lias been absolutely nothing doing iu
' tii'o > > oc.tol world for the past seven days.
Even the I.vllw xvhoao tlmo Is generally
taken up with Kensingtons , kettle drumsand
calls have been shopping tlio past week and
buying Christmas gifts which gladdened the
hearts of thousands who lira kindly remem
bered on that very delightful day.
This week will bo oven moro dull , If all In
dications do not fall and for the next seven
days there Is llttlo of Importance prom
ised. The rest , however , that the
ultra fashionable will thus secure Is really
quite necessary , for so far there certainly
has been n sufllclcncy of doings , quite enough
to please the bud , who , during her llrst sea-
$0n. . lives only for the enjoyment that comes
from tbo dance , the dinner nnd the luncheon.
Now Year's day will not bo observed by the
followers of fashion to the extent it has been
III previous years. There will bo a few houses
fipen , but the list will not bo largo nor Impos
ing.
'The Young Mon's Christian association
Will receive Now Year's calls from 5 until
C:80 : , president and Mrs. Fleming nnd a
contingent of 100 Indies making up the re-
coptlon committee.
Mr.D. H. Whcolcr , Jr. . isiuod invitations
yesterday for n "stag : recontlon" at his resi
dence on Virginia avenue from 2 until C on
Now Year's day. "I know last year , " said
lie , "somo. stayed away because they thought
ladles would bo there. I want that Idea dis
pelled ; they can como and cat nnd smoke
to say riothing about drinking punch nnd not
bo bothered by any of the fair sex. " This
feature being generally understood , no doubt
many Invitations will bo accented that would
otherwise bo declined. Now and then men
llko to get away from petticoat government ,
for It makes them moro appreciated by the
( jentloRox.
Hon. George \V. Llnlnccr will entertain
the Knights Templar of the city at bis res
idence , Eighteenth and Davcncort streets ,
during the afternoon.
Mrs. Henry M. Stanley , when Miss Doro
thy Tcnnunt.wns almost the first lady In Lon
don to practice "slumming. " She used to be
friend the llttlo street vagabonds and reward
them for good behavior by teaching thorn to
play familiar airs with ono finger on her
piano , nnd sing them to this accompaniment.
She relates of her experiments with much
dollcht that onoyoung hcathca wai heard to
render "Rulo Briltaulal Brlttaula Kulos the
Wave ! " as follows :
Rule , Brittollonl
Dritalllon rules the whales ,
Truo-'enrtcd Britons
Never , never shall bo slain.
The Opening Assembly Party.
The Assembly , which has been so much of
/ factor In the smart world of the metropolis ,
_ . t ultsltff. sometimes aniHlniltod to the
- ' 'four hundred of Omaha , gave Its opening
party of the season Friday evening at the
Mlllard. The number of guests wi not as
largo by any moans as subsequent dancing
parties will show , for It was the night after
Christinas and , many of the social leaders
hul : not recovered fully from the festivities
ou Christmas day and night to attend the iu-
nugural party of The Assembly.
Never has there been soon together so
mauy pretty girls as at this party. It was
common talk in the cloak rooms , In the din
ing room and In tbo ball room. And the cos
tumes worn were far moro beautiful than
have been displayed at any similar affair this
ecnson ,
And what is still moro pleasant thcro was
-.ta erewdlng In tbo ball room , there bolng
Just enough participants in the dance tonmko
the evening enjoyable , a delightful aftermath
of Christmas. Uofreshments were served nt
11 o'clock In the rooms off the ordinary on the
cast slJo of the null. .
Among the many well known * society
women present the following are recalled :
Miss Knnpp of Kaclno , Avis. , ono of the
prettiest women who has ever visited Omaha ,
petlto brunette , vivacious and Interesting tea
a decree , were a beautiful gown of black net
cnugnt up with American beauties , the top of
the corsngo also bolng prettily trimmed with
the same variety of llowers.
Miss Laura Hoagland appeared in nn im
ported costume of white China silk , trimmed
with heavy passementerie , entrain.
Miss Iloaglnnd were a black ilowcrcd net
gown , the neck prettily ornamented by green
and blue mousscllno do solo.
Miss Williams were a sweet dross of pale
blue silk mulld over blue satin , blue satin
slippers.
Miss Yost , always a favorite in the exclu
sive circles of society , wore yellow crepe ,
trimmed with passementerie nnd feathers.
Miss Nash were a gown of pink silk mous-
BOlllno do solo , rondo in the simplest ixwslble
tnamior and nil the more effective ou that ac-
count.
Miss Dundy. tall and distinguished prncod
a gown of white mullo nnd she carried o
beautiful bouquet of la Franco roses , silver
ellppcrs.
Miss Beach ot Now York , a guostofMlss
Stewart of Council Bluffs , a very striking
blonde , , were a hnndsomo costume of yellow
crepe with brocaded waist , ontralno.
Miss Stewart were a pulo blue not gown
heavily embroidered In palo blue silk with
a border of tiny plush rosebuds around the
nock.
nock.Miss Emily Wakoloy , n charming debutante
nnd oio of the season's beauties looked very
_ pretty in a gown of white sll and pink rose ;
iironud the top of the corsage ; elauciuf
length.
Miss Daisy Doano , Miss Wnkcloy's nltei
ceo and another of the very Interesting
"buds" were n gown of pale green plno apple
orcpo , plajuly made , cntrnlno.
Alias Sherwood , Just homo from Vassar ,
were n palo green net over green silk with o
girdle of pearl passomcntorlo.
Miss Brsslo Yntes , satin striped gauze.
Miss Wyninn , palo green silk.
Miss Clarke were a beautiful dress of blacl
Inco over palo blue surah , caught up wltt
feather trimming.
Miss Gertrude Chambers , a simple gown o :
block not ,
Miss McCllntock , palo lilac gauze over lila <
ellk.
ellk.Mrs. . W. S. Popploton , black not effectively
trimmed with bunches of holly.
Mrs. Hill wOre a pretty costume of whltt
gauze with stripes of gold running througl
it.
it.Miss
Miss Jordan , white China silk.
Miss Opal Touznlln- were one of the dalntl
cst costumes nt the ball , a pink silk outraluo
trimmed with beaded passementerie.
Miss Bishop appeared In a gown of hcav ;
crepe over white silk relieved by light browi
crone drapiugs.
Mrs. David Buumwhlto silk with brocadci
corsage.
Miss Pearl Hartman were a toilette o
'while China silk with rose plaiting cdgci
With gold.-
Miss Knight , an exceedingly pretty youni
woman , were a striking costume of brigh
rcd , crepe which became her beauty exceed
ingly.
Miss Balcombo were -a rink flowered ell !
entraiuo.
The following wcro present : Misses Hoas
land , Laura Itongland , Bertha Yost , Emli'
Wakeloy , Daisy Doano. Nash , Bishop , Ames
Knjipp of Racine , Wis.T Knight of Texas
a'ouzalln , Wymau , Clarke , Smith , Mora Bal
combo , Ilesslo Yatos. Bauin , Jordan. Dundy
AVIlltams , Sherwood , Ocrtrudo Chambers
McCllntock , Steward of Council Bluffs
MoBch of Now York. Hnrtmnn. Mr. nnd Mrs
MoWhortcr , Mr. and Mrs. Will Uodlck , Mr
and Mrs. Clement Chase , Mr. ami Mrs. W. S
Popploton. Mr. nnd Mrs. Frank Colpotzor
Mr. and Mrs. 0. 1C Coutaut. Mr. ami Mrs
David Baum , Mesdames Hill , Brooke , Mr
and Mrs. Ed Peck , Mossrs. Tuttle , Will Me
Cague , Frank Hamilton , Will Wyman.Ilenrj
Wyman , Charles Snundow , Richard 9. Ber
lin , Paul Horback , Curm Turner. Will
Kennedy , C. 1C. UurUn , Crofut , WlUl'axton ,
Will McMillan , llnxtcr , O. H. Brlggs ,
SUnvart , Ed Sherwood , W. II. Uatcs , IL B.
Hodges.
They Plnycd nt ' 'Mcnrt ' . "
In honor of Miss Mai Burns nnd Miss Mary
Duryoa , the clmrmtng young women Just re
turned from tbelr chool , Miss Margaret
Brown gave a delightful "hearts" party
Tuesday ovonlnp other residence , HOIS Cap
itol nvcnuo. The house was tastefully decorated -
orated In honor'of the occasion , and the
Ramctt were exciting to a decree. Hofrosh-
inonls wcro served durinK the evening and
the prizes dlslributod as follows : First
prize for the ladles was won hy Miss Helen
Smith , n very pretty chamois glove coso ; the
second ladles' prize was taken by Miss Johnson -
son , a handkerchief box ; the llrst prlzo for
gentlemen was won by William Colfax. n
( irotty silver stamp box ; the second by Waiter -
tor Dale , a handsome blotter.
The guests present were : Misses Mai
Burns , Mary Uuryen , Helen Smith , Lllllo
TuKoy , Florence Lee , Currlo House , Lillian
House , Allco Parker , Ada Parker , Mlna Mar
shall , May Yntos , MarRnrct Brown , Mnrpa-
rot Cook. Marznret MclCco , Nettle Sher
wood , Nemo Burns , Miss Wilkinson , Misses
1'carl Hartman , Lou Johnson , ( jcorglo Sharp ,
Hona Strang. Louise ICcllcy , Lllllo Duruoll ,
Frttza BamnltMnudStaloy. Miss lllbbard ,
Mcsdames Frnnlc Irvine , Thomas Wilson ,
Warner Welch. Messrs. Hilton Fonda Fred
McOormlck , Maui-ico Durycn , WInR Allen ,
Clinton Mills , Wood Allen , Mr. Gamble ,
Bert Downs , Walter Minor , Frank Fosbou-
ur , Georeo Miner , Ilert Cook , LonDalo , Jim
IcCann , Walter Ialo , Harry Cotter. Will-
am Foye , Lai Johnson , William Colfnx ,
Jould ilctz , Mr. Murrlcir , Mr. Clark , Mr.
\Volsli \ , Mr. Uriscol , Mr. Brandt. Mr. Nott ,
rlr. Frank Hurley , Mr. Paul Burley , Mr.
larry Moorcs , Mr. Egbert Kcilnr.
Amonjr "Tlirce-Yonr-Olils. . "
There was n special alnnor at the llotol
Barker Christmas afternoon. It was not so
riticely as that of the regular hour. It was
ntcndcd to bo Informal nnd the vlnndsvero
.0 be of the simplest but most \vholcsomo
iharacter. The dlnnnr was designed hy Mr.
L < \ A. Batch as a coirpllmcnb to suvoral of his
joardors who have boon regular dlnors at
Is table almost slnco tlio hotel wns opened.
The menu was ns follows nnd was "served
n the style of Auld Lang Syno1 : '
Roast Turkey. Chlckon PIo.
Deviled Crab.
Plum Pudding.
"
MIncoPlo. Hard Cider.
Crackers and Cheoso.
The guests wcro as follows , or , as Mr.
Balch cells them , his "three-year-olds : "
Major J. W. McMuhon , Major J. li. Howard ,
T. S. Ferguson , Frank Chltteiulcn , B. A.
Fowler , Jules Lumbard , Paul Herat ) , Joe
Teahon , Mlloa French , Harry C. Godwin , 13.
\ . O'Brien. U. K. Couglos. H. W. Hakor.
The health of the penial landlord was
toasted and his many good qualities extolled.
The memory of O. II. Kothncker and John
Rowland was feelingly referred to. Joe
Ti-ahon , originally Intended as ono of the
"Monks of the Screw , " kept the table In a
roar , and short addresses were inado by
Major Howard , Major McMahon and Messrs.
Ferguson , Ilcrsh , Douglas , O'Brien and
Baker , while Air.V. . A. Wallace sang with
sweetness nnd expression "Tho Mala of the
Mill" and "Dorklns1 Last Night. " The
event was a most memorable ono and will
.ong bo remembered by the guests with grat-
tudo to tholr host.
High-Fives In Knuntzo IMnoo.
The Kountzo Place High-Five club met at
the charming homo of Mr. and Mrs. E. V.
Lewis , 1931 Wlrt street , on Friday evening.
The host and hostess extended a cordlaVhos-
pltaUty to their guests nnd their oTorts ( cul
minated In a most successful evening -where
all enjoyed a spirited and hard-fought game.
After close competltl on Mrs. J. P. Bay car
ried off the ladles prize a very beautiful
chair drape while Mr. L. D. Fowler was
successful In securing a handsome oxidized
silver scarf pin. The usual refreshments
wcro served in an elegant manner which
showed Mrs , Lowis' ability as a housowlfo.
The following members and guests wore
present : Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Van Court ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. J. P. Bay , Mr. nnd Mrs. E. A.
Blum , Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Crummor , Mr. and
Mrs. fa. C. Duubar. Mr. nnd Mrs. A. W. Ed-
mieton , Mr. nnd Mrs. l . L. Fisher. Mr. and
Mrs. L. 1) . Fowler , Mr. mid Mrs. J. J. Gib
son , Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Hustus. Mr. nnd
Mrs. H. Jnyues , Mr. and Mrs..E. V. Lewis ,
Miss Lipns , Mr , and Mrs. H. Lnwrlo , Mr.
nnd Mrs. J. B. Minahun , Mr. nnd Mrs. O. W.
Shields. Guests Mr. nnd Mrs. Curjls , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Pritchard , Mr. nnd Mrs. Bradley ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Jossclyn , Mrs. C. F. McLarcon
and Mr. C. H. Fowlor.
The next mooting will ho held at the rosl-
deiico of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hay , northeast
corner of Blimey and Twenty-first street on
Friday evening , January 1) ) .
A Star Party.
The most unique and novel entertainment
of the week was given at the beautiful homo
of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Temploton on
Friday night In honor of the Misses Stafford
of Nebraska City and their sou Frank. The
house , which Is largo and well adapted for
entertaining , was beautifully decorated with
potted plants and cut flowers , n prominent
part of the decorations belli ir "stars , " which
glittered in the curtains and draperies , In the
smilax and holly which were artistically fes
tooned upon the walls. Thnlduu was carried
out through the evening , the refreshments
being served 1n star shapes und each attend
ant being f urnislicd with a hand-painted star ,
which was looped on with a ribbon and worn
ns a budge. The invited guests were the
Misses Lolghton , Misses Stafford , Misses
JohnsJ Miss Mattie Stone , Mnmio Josclyn ,
UcnaStrang , Mabel Mason , Miss Wright ,
Miss Gibbon , Miss Wilkins , Messcrs Strang ,
Leonard , Charles Stone , Mark Brown , E. L.
Hoborts , Henry Flndloy , GusDrcxol , Charles
Gibbon , Harry Wilkins , Mr. Spoonor , Mr.
Gramlichs , Mr. Uurges , Mr , und Mrs. J.
Eponotcr.
Lighting the ClirlBtnian Tree.
A Jolly party gathered nt the residence of
Mrs. Ella lilggs , Sixteenth and Howard ,
Christmas evening to assist In lighting the
Christmas tree and Joining with the children
In their games. For the tlmo ttio older people -
plo were the boys and girls once more , and as
there was a goodly number of the llttloonos
present , nnd as the trco was big nnd beauti
fully decorated , pleasure and delight reigned
supremo. It was to the men and women
grown in the nature of n reunion , nnd the
dinner , which was served before the fun of
the evening commcncodwould hnvo delighted
the most exacting of epicures. There wore
in the party , besides the children of the
guests , Mr.'und Mrs. E. F. Test , Mr. and
Mrs. D. II. Gooilrich , Mr. and Mrs. I. W.
Miner , Mr. nnd Mrs. Ira Maples , Mr. nnd
Mrs. McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Frlco , A. S.
Carter , F. N. Richards , Mr. Bender of the
Mercury , Mr , and Mrs. Kobldoux.
A Delljilnful Theatre Party.
The yule tldo with Its Joys and Its pleas
ures was dchghtfvlly celebrated Christina ;
night by a tneatro party to Bovd's opera
house , "A Woman Hater , " with Kolnnd Uoec
In the stellar part bolng the attraction. Attoi
the play the party adjourned to the Onmhi
Guards armory whcro an Impromptu ctanc <
was indulged in , music bolug provided by i
small orchestra. Among these present were
Miss Mary Uuryea. Mai Burns , Helen Smith
Muudo Stnloy. Allco Parker , Aila Parker
Barrio House , Nettle Johnson , Margaro
Cook , Margaret Brown , Margaret Moore
Nina Marshall , Pearl Hartman , Lou Johnson
Jesse Farnswortli , Nellie Zurmuhlen am
Anglo Hockwcll of Council Bluffs ; Mrs
Harry McCormick , Mrs. Komlngton , nnc
Messrs. Colfnx. Johnson , ttcltz , Benedict
Downs , L. Dale , \V. Dale. McBurnoy , Cook
Brown. Charlton , Hnthhun , Fosbcnuer , Mo
Cnnn , Morrow , McCurinlok , ItomlnjrtonMills
Buryoa , Brandt , Fonda , G , Minor ,
Conitiii ; to the Front.
The Peerless club added ono more to thi
list of their Innocent amusements last Thurs
day evening by celebrating Christmas with t
inasqucrndn party. The ladlcj costume :
were perfectly gorgeous , ranging from tin
sublime , refined nun to the giddy school girl
with snort dresses and all colored trcssu
hanging gracefully down tholr backs. Ant
the gentlemen's costumes were very unlauo
varying from the hay s od farmer iwitu Ho ,
11 boots and straw hat to the unruly sailor
boy In coat of blue. In fact , it was a perfect
success nnd would have done credit to the
Now Vork " 400. " It wosn continual Btroam
of laughter from beginning to end. not only
by the participants , but by the visitors m the
gallery.
It was attended by the club members and a
few Invited guests , comprising- some of the
cream of the other social clubs and Councl.
Bluffs society people. *
"Under the Mlitlctoo Hough. "
The mlsttetoo hung in the castlu hall ,
The holly branch hung on the old oak wall.
Thomas Haynen Ilayloy.
The kiss snatched hsisty from the sidelong
innld. Thornton ,
Christmas somehow or other scorns to have
n significance for young people , and how they
do enjoy the delightful yule tide which comes
with the closing of the year ! A number of
Miss Emily Wnkeloy's friends decided to
avail themselves of the yule tldo period mid
called at her home nt Nineteenth and Call-
forala streets Christinas night for some ronl
old fashioned games.
Miss Wakeloy , with rare thouphtfulnoss ,
had suspended a tiny hit of mistletoe from
the chandelier In the drawing room , possibly
with the hope that it might bo missed
in the general joy of the ovonlng.
But It was In too conspicuous n place for the
guests to easily miss as the evening proved.
Black eyes ana tcpder blue eyes sparkled In
the light of the chandelier as tholr owners
came foco to face with thu friends of the
other sex nnd the bit of mistletoe , the cause
of all the mischief , looked down upon the re
vival of old-fashioned cusloms with many a
tender sigh. "Ulind Man's Buff , " "Spin the
Plnte" nnd "Forfeits" were irtuyod to the
enjoyment of everybody present. Kofrcsh-
ments wcro served during the evening ,
Thuro were present : Misses Clarke , Curtis ,
Tournlln , Miller , Doano. Carter , Messrs.
Bnrknlow , FalrJlcld , Will Crary , Cleaver ,
Bnldildgc , Loomls , Charles How , Clam
Hcdick.
MarrlageH utiil Wo . ' . ( lines.
LEIIS AND HOWIE.
A very enjoyable wedding was that cele
brated at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Bowie , 1710 North Eighteenth street , on
Christmas day , In which Mr. Stownrt D. Lees
and Miss Euph Bowlo wcro the contracting
parties. Mr. Charles Youso acted as best
man and Miss Tina Bowlo as bridesmaid. At
a few minutes after -I o'clock tuo wedding
ceremony was performed by Hov. Dr. Thaln
> f the Plymouth Congregational church In
, ho presence of a few assembled guests , after
which the usual congratulations followed and '
hen n sumptuous marriage feast. At 0
j'clock Mr. and Mrs. Lees loft for Denver
ami the west on a twif weeks' trip , and will
ho at homo at the above number after Jan
uary 10. A goodly number of rich gifts were
made them , several of which were direct
from Scotland , tlielr native land , Among the
guests present were Mr. and Mrs. John Wll-
1011 , Mr. and Mas. William Fleming , Dr. und
Mrs. A. K , Ross , Councilman nnd Airs. Mc-
icaric , Mr. nnd Mrs. Little , Mr. and Mrs.
L-'rank ' Bnimochlo , Mr. and Mrs. Ac-barman.
Mr. nnd Mrs. I. L. Richards , Mrs. Tholn ,
Mrs. Frank Uoyiiolds , , Mrs. David Elder ,
Miss Agnes O'Brien , Miss Eva Morse , Miss
ICato One , Miss Hannah Wilson , Miss Mate
rlunnochlo , Miss Ann Rutherford , Charles
Lundcryou.
WII.SOX AND WIXCOTE.
Married on the 22d. at St. Barnabas church
by Hev. John Williams , Laurence , second
son of Rov. F. Wilson , vicar of Mllchcn ,
Surrey , England , to Marie Louisa second
daughter of the late William Wlncoto , osa. . ,
"
if Portland Place , Hoamington , England" .
VIBOnilS AXD 1'Et'OOtf. "
m
At the residence of the bride's parents ,
near Tnblo Kock , Neb. , December 24 , by J.
W. Little , Mr. Henry H. S , Viggers of
Omaha , Nob. , and Miss Alice Peuoon of
Table Rock. The reromony was attended by
about lifty of the relatives of the orldo and
groom and after Its completion n weddiiiK
supper was served. Several hours were
spent In literary , musical and conversational
enjoyments. The croom is a conductor on
the Union Pacific railroad and will reside in
Omaha.
MULVAKr AND WELCH.
It will bo quite a matter of surprise to many
friends of the groom to learn that Mr. John
Mulvnny , the celebrated n'rtlst , was united
in marriapo nt the residence ot Mrs. .Tuilgd
Barnes nt Columbus Junction on Friday of
last week , to Mrs. Ncllio Welch of'Chicago- .
For some ttmo past vnguo rumors have been
heard that this marriage would take place
during the holidays , but only two or thteo
friends of Mr. Mulvany were informed as to
the time.
The groom Is too well known to need any
j-ofereneo at the hands of TUB BEE. He has
been n prominent figure in art circles both in
this country nnd In Europe for years. Ho
has soon many beautiful women but until hemet
mot Mrs. Welch , " bis heart was true to his
bachelor Inclinations. Something over two
years ago thu urtist met his liance arid a love
match was the result , which will bo hailed
with Joy by the friends of both parties.
Mrs. Welch Is n thoroughly refined and ed
ucated woman and the union elves every
promise of supreme happiness. '
A. Delightful OhHstmns Dinner.
Mr. auu Mrs. S. S. Curtis , 517 Virginia
avcnuo. g'avo a delightful Christmas dinner
to a number of old-tlmo friends on Thursday.
The house was daintily decorated with
ropes of evergreen , bunches of holly
nnd sprays of mistletoe. And the table pre
sented a royal holiday appearance with Its
holly and cut flowers placed in rose bowls
and JaMlnlors. Tlio dlnnor too was
in keeping with the gala tldo and
the courses were silent witnesses of Mrs.
Curtis' cooking.
The guests present were Mr. and Mrs ,
Merrlam , Mr , ami Mrs. Thomas Swobo , Mr.
und Mrs , C. S. Whitney , Mrs. McCluro. Mr.
BostwIcK , Mr. Guiou , Mr. Cleaver.
Later in the evening a number of other
friends came la nnd nn exciting gnmo of high
five resulted Prizes were given to Mrs.
D. H. Wheeler , who took the first Indies'
prize , and Mrs. Whltno3'.second. Mr. Pease
won the first gentlemen's prize and Mr.
Swobo the second.
In addition to the guests at dinner , the fol
lowing other guests were present : Mr. and
Mrs. Ulnll , Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wkeolor , Jr. ,
Mr. and Airs. Charles Dean , Mr. and Mrs. C.
N. DietMr. , . and Mrs. Francis , Judge and
Mrs. Thurston , Mr. mid Mrs. Valll , Mr. 'and
Mrs. W. F. Allen , Mr. and Mrs. Pease.
Close nCthn Omaha Art Inhibition.
The management of the Omaha art cxlilbl.
tlon have decided to formally close the oxhi-
bltlouMonda > evening , January 5 , with o
reception , dancing after 10 o'clock , In order
to send the largo collection bacli
to New York the freight nlonc
will cost $1,500 , nnd to realize this
amount the directors have decided to Issue
800 invitations , placing the ticlcots for the 1x3.
ception at fo , which will admit a lady anil
gentleman. These Invitations will issue
early this week aud wlil.bo sent to the lead
ing people of the city , 'rickets will then be
pliictHl on sale nnd these holding invitation !
may purchase them.
The patronesses of the reception are the
wives of the directors , viz : Mosdnmes J , N ,
H. Patrick , Henry W. Yntes , Louis Kcod , B ,
B.Wood , George L. Miller , J. M. Woolworth ,
E. A. Nash , Guy C. Barton , GeorgeLlnlnger ,
Max Mover , Hy Meday , W. V. Morse
Lymun Richardson. Tno snlu of tickets wil
bo In charge of Nothertoii Hall , Frank I'laiuil
ton , Arthur Smitho , John Patrick.
Hofroshmonts will bo served during th (
evening ou the lower door of the gallery
while the upper floor will bo .canvassed foi
dancing.
Undoubtedly this ovent-will provo ono o
the most delightful of the season , for whni
moro could bo desired than to dance in suel
surroundings as the art exhibition )
"Tho Clrolo's"
Atystlu Masquerade
Wednesday ovonlng "Tho Mystic Circle , '
a new organization In the social life of the
city but one destined to meet with a groa
deal df success , will give Its llrst bal masqui
at the Coliseum. No efforts are being left un
done to make this carnival cno of the event !
of the yuar nnd it will afford ample oppor
tunlty for people who love Innocent amuse
inent to have no end of fun.
. Two bands will bo In attendance , ono fo :
dancing and the other for promcnado music
The building will bo handsomely decorated , i
Now York decorator having been engagoi
for the purpose.
There are twenty boxes in the bulldtn )
which will scut eight pennons each , and the *
are in demand by the leading people of Uv
city who will go there to be "lookers-on Ii
Vienna , " rather than participate In th
pleasures ot the evening which will bo engaged
gagod In by the youiiR people.
Hhould this vanity fair In mlsrocosm provi
the success It deserves It will be the aim o
the club to glvo a big carnival in February
fashioned after the "Veiled ProphoU" L
St. Louis nnd the "Pttott of Pnllas" In
Kansas City. „
The Coliseum mnnnfrtJrnont has rondo ar
rangements with the stfn'otcar company to
run cars nil night so It * JIt bo very easy for
spectators nnd participant * to go to und from
tie building. Tir
Prof. Gnvnoro will losW the grand march
which will take plSVo at 0 o'clock ,
of n the characters on masquo.
At midnight , JudlT as the old
year dies nnd the nowl&rn is ushered Into
the world , the character's will unmask , to
greet the Infant la propMiV'pcrsona.
A feature of the ovenftltf will bo the pres
ence ot J.S. Cooley , WtW will Impersonate
"Hamlet" nnd will bo attended by "Ophelia , "
who will bo unknown uftTl the unmasking ,
"In Honor oflHcr ; Son. "
The hospitable homo effMrs , Ish on Georgia
nvcnuo wns thrown open last Saturday evenIng -
Ing for the reccpllon of the guests of her son ,
Mr. James Ish. The parlors wcro profusely
ami handsomely deooratfed with cut Mowers
and blossoming plants. Cards and other
amusements wcro Indulged In until 11 o'clock ,
when cletrant refreshments were served.
These prescut wcro Mrs. Ish , Mr. Jamas Ish ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Guild , Master ( .eorgo Guild ,
Mrs. James , Mr. and Mrs. Uox , Misses Sams ,
Cook ami Strong nnd Messrs. Darling and
McMuhon.
Coming Kvcnta.
Mrs , Samuel Burnos has issued Invitations
for n real old fashioned NOW Year's recep
tion , from 4 until 7 , January 1. A number of
the prettiest girls In Omaha will assist nt the
punch bowl , the chocolate table and at the
coiTconrn
Mr. D. H. Whcoler , Jr. , announces a "stag"
reception on January 1.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Lrako have issued in-
'Itntlons for n German In honor of tholr
laughter , Miss Loulo Drake , December Ul.
Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Carter announce a
icrman for Mr. Carroll Carter , Monday
veiling.
Miss Mnmio Moore gives a cnrd party for
kllss Dxvlcht Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Chnrlcs Turner will give n
dancing party next Friday ovonlng.
Tlio Purk avenue card club moots at the
csldcnco of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Goodrich
ilondny evening.
MM. George Cook , 1212 Georgia nvcnuo ,
iiinonnces a Kensington lea for Miss Cook
, nd Miss Margaret Brown nt 3 p. m. Tues
day the : nh.
The Omaha Art association will glvo a
argo reception ana dancing party In the Im
provised rooms ot the association , D. M.
Stcelo building , Monday evening , Janunry 5.
Movements nnd Whurnabniitn.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Peters are in St. Louis
pending the holidays.
Miss Fannie Hauloy of Lincoln Is the guest
if Mrs. Churchill Parker.
Miss Clara Brown , whose Illness was noted
n these columns last week is very much bot-
cr.
Miss Emma Hedges of Lincoln nnd Miss
ilsio Palmer of Hastings are visiting Miss
ottlo Watts of this city.
Miss Lottie Watts has returned from
Instlngs college to spend the holidays with
icr parents on C.Udwcll street.
Mr. Joseph A. Ruhl of Georgia a venue ,
ivho hns Been a visitor to Florida for some
months past , returned homo this week.
Miss Yost loft vestordny for Detroit on an
ixtcnJod visit to friends. While there n
argo dancing partywilt bo given In her
honor. - ii
Mr. Wing B. Al'on Jls.VoceIvlnc the con
gratulations of his friends over his unanl-
nous re-clcctton to thq'sceretnryshlp ' of the
coal exchange. n'r )
Major St. A. D. Balcombo/Mrs. Balcombo , .
il Miss Mabel Balcomba loft for Florida
this week , their intontlfvn. ' bolng to remain
until summer drives thcn ( uorthwnrd.
Miss Mary Sherwood returned flora Vassar
college this week to sponil..tho holidays with
her parents , Mr. and Mri , E. H. Sherwood ,
on Dodge street. r ,
A > select masquerade 'bytho' ' wives and
daughters of Court EcllusniNo. 107 Independ
ent Order of OddfellowsWhl bo given New
Years eve nt Garlicd ) ball. >
Mr. nnd Mrs. W. C. McIJean , 2705 Hamil
ton street , gave a very delightful high live
party Tuesday evening , enough guests being
present to fill eight tables.3 '
Mrs' fi'M. Koonlg , m8ln'br of Mr. AV. " it
Koenig , who rsturned buj a short ; time ago
from a nine month's tri'p In Germany has
been ill lately , butvls happily better ,
The hpuso in honor of yule tldo was prot-
tlly decorated with roses , ferns and holly ,
while several beautiful sprays of mistletoe
were hung in both front and back parlors.
Mrs. Anna E. LHckoy of San Jose , Cal. ,
mother of Mrs. Cnarlos P. Hughes , 1001
jeorgin , avenue , is vlsltliii : the latter , having
irrived from her Callfornia.homo this wook.
Mrs. A. J. Poppletoii , gave a beautiful
luncheon at her home , Elizabeth place , Tues-
ilny at 3 o'clock in honor of Miss Mary Pop-
lileton , who has Just returned from Miss
Brown's school , Now Yorif.
Mr. Albert Offutt , brother of Charles Of-
futt , Is now at Colorado Springs for his
health and for a ploasurp _ tiip. Mr. OlTutt
expects to return soon'to his position In the
South Omaha National bank.
A pleasant DOX- party consisting of the fol
lowing ladles and gentlemen was given
Christmas night at Boyd'n ' : Mr. and Mrs.
Bert Evaus , Miss Jesse Farnsworth , Nellie
Zurmurhlcn , Anglo Rockwell of Council
Bluffs , Mossrs. Lou and Walter Dale and
RceJ McHurnoy. Thoy'all adjourned with
the other theater party to dance at the
armory.
Tunsday evening a number of Mr. and
Mrs. D. H. Goodrlch's friends "happened in"
to their homo on Lcavcnworth street and
passed n delightful evening at high live. The
guests were > Mr. and Mrs. PriiJo , Mr. nnd
Mrs. Mnpes , Mr. Hiclwrds , A. S. Carter , Mr.
Reed , Mrs. Will Briggs and Mrs. I. W.
Miner.
The children of Mr. nnd Mrs. Paul Hcln-
rlch had a beautiful Christmas tree Christ-
inns Eve aud Us lllumluatlon was _ the signal
for many Joyous shouts trom the little ones.
In addition to the children present were Miss
Bomenrdner , Miss Brandt , Judge Straun ,
Mr. W. H. Koenig and Mr , and Mrs. E. C.
Snyeler.
In honor of her brother , Mr. , Arthur Me-
Namara of North Platte , Nob. , who visits
Omaha but seldom , Mrs. S. D , Barkalow
gave a charming Informal evening on Tues
day , About lifly guests were present , the
pretty homo being artistically decorated with
Christmas garlands. Cards were played nnd
the evening made charmingly homelike , -In
keeping with the well known ability of Mr ,
and Mrs. Barkalow as pleasant entertainers.
Mrs. W. G. Temploton gave an decant
luncheon at her homo on Walnut Hill on
Friday afternoon. The refreshments were
perfect in every respect nnel daintily served
in five courses by four young ladles. The
guests were Mrs. ICurtz. Mrs. Neoley , Mrs.
Churchill Parker , Mrs. John Darker , Mrs. L.
F. Weeks , Mrs. Dr. Mirrcll , Mrs. J. H. McConnell -
Connell , Mrs. J. O. Philllppi , Mrs. Dr. Brcck-
onrldge , Mrs. J. L. Peassftn , Mrs. F. B. Bry
ant , Mrs. Claflin , Mrs. Tukoy , Mrs. Andrews
of ( Jraml Island and Mrs Hall ,
Master Lovoll Dunn ciitbrtalnoA a few ol
his friends Friday evening. The tlmo was
pleasantly passed nlaylug.games and cards ,
after which dainty jp/reshments weit
served. Some very good njusio wns rendered
by .Misses Clark and Wmiy at the piano ,
while Master Lovell gavH a' few of his very
pretty violin solos , T3hnso present were
Misses Nellie Clark , Mamlo Wolty , Susie
Welly , Besslo Hulbort'fiat , Moores , Helen
Barnham. Master Dick \ yjjty , Frank Fergu-
bou and Newton Buckieycr |
Tlio football game ChrUlnnas morning bo-
twoini an cloven from the Young M n's
Men's Christian association-ami resident college
lego boys brought out a'Sumbor ' of society
people to see the g mp , wttlch was ulnyod at
the ball park. Among tly o present were
Mesdames Samuel Burlis. Patrick , Mtssca
Moore , Burns , Mao Bnrtts , Helen' Smith ,
Jordan , Dr. and Mrs , Btfilin , Mr , nnd Mrs
Luclou Stephens , Mossrs. Eastman of Chicago
cage , Crary , Preston , Hustin , Fosbcimer
Patrick , Wilkes , Rustin , Mr. and Mrs. Mela
tosh and William McCaguo.
Mr. AV. L. Irish gave a number of hi :
friends a stag dinner on TViday evening Ir
honor ot his twcntv-clphth hlrthdav at hi :
beautiful homo In Druid Hill. At 8 o'clod
ho was presented with a handsome leathci
arm chair by Mr. John Flanagan in behalf o
his guests , and then the following inci
rcatcd themselves at , the tablet Messrs
Irish , Clancoy , Mumi , Ulbhardson , Frahm
Boxtcn , Jontcr , Flanagan , Murphy. Ship
man , Drown. Peterson , Soarls. Antono
Spauldlng and DartleH , A delicious mem
was discussed , after which toasts were re
spondcct to by Mossrs , W. O. Richardson
John Flanagan and John Bextcn. The bal
auco of a charmingly spent evening wai
topped off with Jolly songs and stories.
Road Morse's adv. 9th
THE LOUNGER IN THE LOBBY ,
Roland Heed and Hia flow Ploy , "Lend
Uo Your Wo. "
ATTRACTIONS .FOR THE COMING WEEK.
Plcnannt Tribute to Billy Florence by
the Poet Kidtler Doings in
the Dramatic ) and Mn -
iunl World.
Thcro Is n delightful freshness and local
color about th Captain Tnrbox of Roland
Kcod , which shows the most mlnuto care on
the part of that vury clover comedian , who Is
fast commanding the attention of the critical
public as nn nctor of largo ability.
In "Chook" Mr. Rood had Httlo oppor
tunity to display these varied talents which
has since brought him rapidly to the front as
ono of the few lending comedians of the
stage. It wns his formative period. Through
It ho tested the feeling of the public , ascor-
talncd what it wnntcd most nnd realizing that
the field of legitimate farce comedy was fallow -
low ground , determined to occupy It.
"Humbug" came later. It was n trifle
hotter than his former play , but still insuffi
cient to glvo the nctor the opportunity no
longed for ,
Then Mr. John E , Owens died , leaving to
his estate a very valuable piece of lltorary
property. "Tho Woman Hater , " a play which
afforded Hoed , as ho thought , nn excellent
vehicle to carry him Into n higher plane of
comedy , which had oven boon a day dream
with him.
Ho bought the play nnd surrounding him
self with n very strong and capable company ,
launched his bark upon the uncertain sea of
legitimate comedy.
The end proved his \vistlom.
"Tho Woman Hator" is Just ns strong
In his hands as in the hands of the lamented
Owens.
The press nnd public hulled Heed as Owens'
Icgitlmnto successor and grow enthusiastic-
praise of his originality , his personality , his
Ability.
Not satisfied with his notable triumph In a
ilcarly legitimate comedy part , Mr. Uccd
ongcd for something that would display his
orsatlllty ns a character nctor , something
.hat would bo distinctively local , nnd "Lend
'lo ' Your Wife , " by the Into Dion Bonccicault
nd Sidney ItosonfeUI , was the result.
In Captain Tarbox tbo comedian has a very
'Ongoniul ' role.
Tlioro is a salt air about It which enters
roiir nostrils nnd fills your lungs as If It was
blowing directly inland from the Atlantic
Brusque ntnl breezy , Reed makes n Jolly old
allor to the marrow , Just such another as
2uptaln Cuttle , with a fpw less idiosyncrasies
.nan tha character made famous by
Burton nnd later by "Billy" Floronce.
And It shows the fcttlo of the actor to the
utmost.
"Check" nnd "Humbug" nro remembered
nly as Initiating Mr. Heed to the public.
'Lend Mo Your Wlfo , " shows the rounded
art of the artist , who hn ? industriously ! c-
bored to create a now Held for his manifest
ibillty. And yet bin success Is not to bq mar- '
cled at. His present position has been
'cached through conscientious work and an
utclligont purpose.
There Is H ttlo of the meteoric In Roland
Reed's make up. Ho hns gained tlio heights by
years of plodding , Just ns poor men get rich
bv Judicious investments , with probably a
bit of luck twlend itself to the work In hand.
Now ttiat ho Is on the top 110110 cun bo
moro pleased with his -success than I , for he
has deserved It.
"Joy's double ] oytthat comes before its
.Ime. . " Such must have been the oxclama-
.lon . of Koland Rerd , the well known como-
ilian as ho entered his dressing room at the
Boyd on Christmas afternoon. Ho had been
"turning them awny from the doors" by the
mndrcds , and ho had ucou steadily looking
forward to a house for the evening perform
ance which would do packed , to the fresco
line , Ordinarily , that was 'Joy enough for
ono , mortal or a day. but It was not all ho
was to experience , because ho had scarcely
entered his dressing room when ho discov
ered a display which almost took his breath
away. Thcro , on a toblo , lay a largo cedar
cigar box , the cdcos and corners
of which wcro bound in solid
silver elaborately embossod. On the lid
were inlaid several scrolls In silver , which
were engraved aS follows on the scroll near
the top , "To our manager nnd friend. " On
the middle ono.tMr. . Holland Heed , Christmas -
mas , 1890 , " and on the lower ono , "As atokcn
of esteem and good fellowship , from the
members of his company : Isndoro Rush ,
Harry A. Smith , Ernest Bertram , Mary
Myers , Max Fohrmnn , Julia Reed , E. B ,
Jack , A. S. Pcnnoycr , M. Monroe , II. Hoes
Davies , W. O , Andrews , James Douglas. "
But this was not all. There TVHS n smoking
setin oxydlicd silver , comprising nn em
bossed tray , a spirit lamp , mutch safe , cigar
nnd cigarette stand and ashes cup.
Then there was a beautiful rolled plate box
with a poker hand engraved on the lid with
the words , "A fairly good hand , R. U. Chrlst-
'mas ' , 1SOO. " The interior of this box was
tilled with a sot of most beautiful poker
chips.
All of these gifts rested In front of a back
ground of mistlotoo. holly , Ivy nnd evergreen
arranged on the wall in a most artistic man
ner.
ner.Tho gift 'was unexpected. It was therefore -
fore all the moro appreciated. Coaling at a
tlmo when the star had otherwise the most
happy'of feelings , It tended to make him feel
that ho might consider himself among the
cavorcd ones of providence. It was nothow-
ever this fact , which caused him to fuel so
tlatcd. It was the consciousness that ho had
gained the confidence and the esteem of his
company , something unusual among stars ,
which ho prized more dearly than almost any
material gift which they could bestow upon
him.
Speaking of the saline brentn , I am sure I
will be forgiven if relate a bit of nautical
experience I had ono or two years ago , in
which several theatrical fncnas played no In-
Hignlilcant pact.
A. P. Dunlop of the Stage News had in
vited mo'to bo ono of a party , while in Now
York , to take a sail In Jack Ryloy's trim
yacht , which ho called after his wife , The
Madolleno , but subsequent events showed
that ho should have named her The Hock
Hunter.
Dunlop , who is In love with the ocean in
all Its moods , probably with its tenses too for
all I know , had selected the crew from men
who evidently nad experience in nautical
dramas. Wo all remember how good a Cai > -
tain In the "Pinafore" troupe John Nusuwns ;
ho was the sailing master. Ryloy himself
wns n wonderful Admiral in the same piece
and his rnnritino intelligence quite exceeded
anything I had ever witnessed up to that
tlmo. The bo'suu , first mate and loblolly
bov , nil combinad in ono , was well up In
sailor's horupiuos and had played William so
that bo was llttlo seasick.
Quite a party boarded her on the day I waste
to bo ono of the party the prlma donna of
ono company , the soubrctto of another , a llrst
old woman weighing " 00 pounds , a light
comedian , Dunlop ana the gallant liyloy.
It had reached mo rather vaguely 'tis true
that Ryloy yachted on rocks as frequently as
ou water , so I was not unprepared when ull
of a suducn we felt a sudden shock , and In a
moment wo were nil standing.
But In a few moments wo had recovered
oursel\'cs to go below for seven bells and the
"Larboard Watch , " t'A Wet Sheet , " "A
Lite on the Ocean \ \ avo" wcro all sung wltn
the Joy that the occasion demanded.
Thou the breeze died out and the yacht was
becalmed , so wo took out our quadrant and
took our bearings , For hour wo drifted "llko
painted ships upon a painted ocean. " Well
provisioned ami provided with the moans of
having unlimited seven bolls our stalwart
hearts never llinchod ,
Then all of n sudden , without warning , wo
were high nnd dry upon another rook , while
the inmates of the Madelluno butted each
other In their efforts to "right ship" and got
upon their sea legs. Eventually the boat was
persuaded to abandon tbo rock and wo all
sang "Bow , ye Winds , 1 O , " and then ad'
Journcd to the chart room for seven bells ,
It was a Jolly sail for the
next twenty minutes , wo were ofl
Glen Island , when crash ! bang I w <
were hoisted upon a beautiful steady lock ,
and wo dipped to windward and bout to fatar
board and did all sorts of things to larboard ,
but como off t There wa stuck.
The captain wont below and reported n holt
as big as u barrel In her stern. "Tuko to tbt
boat , ' > said ho heroically , "loavo mo to m )
fato. " We wcro a couple of yards off shore
and the captain wus a good swimmer , so wi
took bis advlco aud the boat , and sent a mat
to take him oft the vrrocic. anil after unheard
of trouble on land wa got to Now York.
It was an oxporicmco , however , and no
mistake. '
The Mailclnlno , If Hyloy Is to bo bollovod.
Is still hunting rock along the Stolen Island
ohoro nnd onlnilng the breath which comes In
from old ocean. TUG Louxacn.
Commencing1 this evening nnd continuing
throu b.out the entire week the stage of the
Bcyd will bo occupied by ono of the leading
burlesque attractions now before the public ,
Corlnno and the Klmbnll Opera Comlquo aud
Burlesque company will bo the nttr-nctton ,
appearing In two of Its best productions
"Carmen , " the now operatic burlesque , ou
Sunday , Monday , Tuesday ana Wednesday
evenings , and "Monte Crlsto , Jr. , " on Thurs
day afternoon nnd ovenlug , Friday evening
and Saturday afternoon and ovonlng.
It bears llttlo or no rcscmbluiico to the orig
inal scoro.
It Is imignlflcnntly singed And georgcously
costumed , nnd interspersed with gems picked
from all the great operatic successes of thn
present day.
The choruses nro strong nnd wonderfully
well trained. Over $ > 0,000 Is said to hayo
been expended before the curtain was raised
ou the llrst performance. Never before in
the history of burlesque hns such attention
been given to detail , Corlnnc , of course , is
the central liKtiro and life of the perform
ance. She Is , Indeed , the ideal In the Impor-
sonntlon of that vivacious , sprightly Spanl.sii
dancing beauty plump butshapoly In llgtire ,
her Hushing black eyes set In a smiling face ,
crowned with a wealth of rich , dark hair ,
making a prottv , lovable and appropriate pic-
turj. In fact Corlnno is the only artiste who
has presumed to ossny a role so
difficult aud yet , when properly
presented , so attractive nnd pleas
ing , since Minnie Hauk gavu to Carmen , the
distinction it has attained , Corlnuo hns the
advantage of youth , grace , facial expression
und action. Her work dues not appear stud
ied or medmntcal , but has that charming , al
most reckless abandon which enthuses and
Inspires the nrllst , She is n thrilling picture
of Joyous life , nnd the huppy , mischievous
coquetry with which she ensnares her num
erous lovers , only to abandon them finally
for tlio moro attractive , Mustering Toreador ,
Is an excellent plocu of acting.
In ending the year 1SW ) nnd entering upon
18'Jl ' Manager Liuvler of the Ktlen Musco hns
eclipsed nil previous efforts In presenting n
llrst class variety entertainment to the pub
lic. In the curio hull the Nebraska triplets ,
Benjamin Harrison , Lev ! Morton nnd Baby
MelCeo Jnrrotto , will boon exhibition. These
babies were bom Juno last In Cherry county ,
near Gordon. Neb. The father Is a well
known Grand Army man. The babies nro
handsome , onto nnd cunningand will delight
every mother who hns an opportunity to see
them. As will clearly bo seen they will grow
up republicans , excepting the latter , which
Is a girl. Probably by the tlmo she gains
her majority she can also vote with her
brothers. The babies are an Interesting
study. Allle Chambers , the pink eyed lascon ,
hns been secured for the year. This bu.uitl-
1 ul young woman has beautiful pink oyus , n
complexion that will cause women to r.ivo ,
and nor hair falling In long , wu'vy curls is
white ns ttic snow that caps a mountain peak.
She can relate interesting stories of her home
In the old world.
fiIn | the bijnu and vaudovllla theater a strong
company of special artists have been secured.
Ritchie in a laughiiblo pantomime ; silence
nnd fun can amuse the most molnncholly per
son , The Alabama mokes , Wclbers nnd Car
roll , nro the greatest coon team of the variety
stago. They will bo hero. Jcunlo Ritchie ,
mala Impersonator , is a clover ur-
tisto In her lino. Eugene Mackin ,
is acknowledged to bo the greatest nnd fun
niest female impersonator traveling.
Sweeney is a very clover contortionist.
Edson and Sints the California wonders nro
without n pcorln the line of specialties ; nnd
That Swede Is the greatest musical oddity
of the times. All those clever performers
will help close this year and swing the now
Inline. With this host of talent Manager
Lawlor promises the best show of the year.
XIVSICAT AXn ZUM.tf.rinc.
Haworth will be starred next season In a
repertory ,
"Joan of Arc , " Margaret Mather's riew
play Is a failure.
Tommy Russell has loft the stage. His
mother has placed him In school.
Roland Reed's now play was adapted from
'the ' old source of. "Proto-mol ta Femme , " a
French comedy , by the late Dion Bouclcault ,
and was the last work tbo actor-author did.
Nat Goodwin docs not "mako up" at all In
"Tho Nominee. " Ho simply is himself In
the role , BO It Is said , and the play ills him ,
nnd Poole himself could not make a bettor
flt.
Fanny Davenport has a lively boa for
"Cleopatra. " Melbourne McDowell , her
husband , says It gives him the cold shivers
when ho touuhos it , but his wife some hewer
or other is on good terms withhis , snukcshlp.
"llondrlck Hudson , " the burlesque In
which Miss F.iy Tomploton made her reap
pearance nnd which was headed for a few
short weeks by Miss Anna Boyd , is said to
have been sold to Corinno.
Emma Abbott has given a commission to
M. Audran to write her a now three-net
opera. The price paid Is $10,000 , with the
proviso that after three years the right of
production and sale shall revert to the com
poser.
Capoul , the bearded French tenor who on n
small capital broke many susceptible Ameri
can hearts some years ago , has written the
libretto of nn opera entitled "Tho Black
Prince , " for which Duprato has written the
xnuslo. The story Is Russian.
A London dispatch states that Charles
Coghlanlins been declared a bunKrupt. Atone
ono tlmo ho drew tbo largest salary over
paid a stock company leading man-r-ITUO a
weok. Ho has always commanded n hand
some figuro. A recent unsuccessful effort to
star is supposed to bo the cause of his pres
ent embarrassments.
Mrs. Jcanuotto M. Thurbor , president of
the National Conservatory of Music , an
nounces the following examinations : Voice
Monday , January 6 , 1891 , from 0 n. m. to 13
in. , 2 to 5 and 8 to 10 p. m. ; piano , Tuesday.
Janunry 0 , from 0 a. m. to 13 in. . U to 5 and 8
to 10 p."m. ; violin and other orchestral in
struments , Wednesday , January 7 , from 0 a.
ra. to 12 m. , 2 to 5 and 8 to 10 p. m.
The long pending action broucht against
Gounod , the composer , by tbo American
manngors who claimed IICAVT damages irora
him for an alleged broach of contract , br
which ho RbroRnlcd n traveling octrngoment
In this country , hni boon settled in Part * ,
The plaintiff * accepted Gounod's offer to
pay 2,000 ns reimbursement ot expenses In
curred.
It Is now definitely decided that Sarah
Bornhnrdt will arrlvo In Now York about
1'Obnmryl. She comes under the manage
ment of Abbey ft Grau and will make her
first nppcarnnco In "La To cn , " In which she
boa not been scon in this country. A fcaturo
of her engagement , however , will bo the first
French representation of Snrdou's "Cleo
patra , " which Fanny Duvonport nngllclzod
on Tuesday night at the Fifth Avcnuo thoa-
tor.
Billy I''loremo'o iliirntit ,
A fortntgnt ago Billy Florence gave a
pleasant llttlo supper at the Continental
hotel , Philadelphia , to Mr. Jefferson , Mr. rind
Mrs. ICcmlnll , nnd a party of Now York
friends. Mr. Kdwnrd 1C. Kldiler , who waste
to have been present , nt the last moment had
to decline , but ho scntttiofollowlng ns a sub
stitute :
I send you as n sentiment two names wo'ra
proud to know
The Irisn boy ami Yankee girl who charmed
us long njco
When the stage Is filled with scandals which
must cnino it friends to grlovo.
A record llko the Florences Is something to
achieve.
If Karma only favored me , nt what a rapid
pace
I'd project my astral body through the nine
ty miles of space
And drain n phantom bumper , with nccompa-
Ing toast ,
To the host of course he's only only ono.and .
yet that one's a host.
For there , ns do the Yogi , 1 could show you
in the air
A throng of his creations closely grouped bo-
hliul his chair ,
Mixed dialects and ages merry fellows
nearly nil ;
Let mo tax my doubtful memory for some
that I recall.
There's the sturdy William Williams , with
his flavor of burlesque ;
The scheming Obcnrolzcr , pallid , calm nnd
picturesque ;
The mercurial Vivian Ripple , fond of gaiety
nnd dance ,
And , in extravaganza , Kiug Francis , late ol
France ;
Iron-handed Cnp'n Cuttle und his "Waller
lad,1' you know ,
With thownnlrobo nnd the talent that old
Burton used to slinw ;
And , coming down to later days , Our Gov
ernor wo greet
A modern Ananias , who had rather Ho than
cat ;
That delicious cultured Gorman whoso
troubles were displayed
In a play they called "A Million" that
amount It shouid have made ;
And Sloto our dear old UnrdwoH Sloto our
thoughts of him , how truol
Ho mndo a million , I am sure , and made it
"p. d. q. "
A bumper to Sir Lucius , cool , daring , do- "
bonalr ;
A health to Kcklol Homespun , who nods behind -
hind tuo chair.
Of all the splendid company , offending not
our host ,
Bravo , honest Robert Brlcrly was the ono I
loved the most.
How ho packed the Winter Garden ; how the
people wept nnd cheered
And grow enthusiastic when his clouded
name wus cleared.
Ilow many of that company nro memories of
the mind
Dolly Davenport , and Hagen , Vlnlng , Bow
ers , Bland nnd Hind.
Then n health lo William Florcnco.ho deserves
"three times three , "
And a bumper to his helpmeet , which wo waft
across the sea.
They pay no hoed to bigots , who the theater
condemn :
They nro proud of thnir profession , their pro
fession proud of them I
Dr.Blrnoy , HOBO and throat. Boo bidg.
' Now Tear's '
Boyd's
Engagemoiit.
A GALA. WEEK OP FESTIVITIES.
'
Beginning Sunday , December 28.
The Original and 1'corlosa
Corinne Corinne Corinne Corinne Corinne
Corinne
Supported by thu
Kimball Opa-Com iquc and Burlesque Co _
00 ARTISTS. 00 Carmen
Including Mil. HKIINAIIU DILLON
In the Following Itoportolro : Carmen
Niniiliiii , Carmen
ffflft Barmen Carmen Carmen
A Spectacular Onmlo Opera Burlesque In
Tliroo AC-IH , nrrniiRod and nduptcd by Mrs.
Jennie Klinbiill ; nnulu l > y Itlzeb , OJToubaon ,
Kurkor , Htalil and I'urnor.
foatcltii'a IM SiirjirlHt- .
Grand Slnreh nftho PlcntlorciC
a rand Jlull J-'Ight a la Slexlitttia ,
Thursday Afternoon nnd Evening , Friday
Evening and Saturday Altornuon , and
Evonlng , ,
A Gorgeous Reproduction of the Celebrated
llurlesqiie.
CORINNE AS EDMUND DANTEH.
Under the solo luiiiuiKomiint ot Jlrt > . Junrila
Klmlmll.
I'rlcea us UHiinl.
MANAGER ,
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THE h'l'JIRASIU ' TRIPLETS ]
Benjamin Harrison .Tnrrelto ,
Levi Morton Jarrotto and JJaby
MoKoo JnrrcttQ. Throe cue cun
ning little infants. Born , Juno ,
1890. in Cliorry Co. , Nob. , nonr
Gordon , In a typical western sod
houso. The fnthor IB a well known
vote run nnd G. A. H. man. A treat
for tbo ladies.
Fun-Songs-laugliter
Dinmn nnd Will Ic or topical songa
and the latest dunces.
* In Bilonco and fun.
SWE1E1NEIY
Tlio great contortionist.
THAT SWEDE
The ( , 'rcutcst musical oddity
of the year.
EDSON and SUITS
The California wonders.
JENNIE RITCHIE
Male Impersonator.
EUGENE MACK
Female Impersonator.
WITHERS AND CARROL
Alabama mokoB , the proutost
coon toutn on earth.
THE LAST AND BEST SHO V7 OF 100C
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