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THE ( WATTA DADDY BEE : SUNDAY. JANUARY 4 , 1S91.-TWELVE PAGES. I SOCIETY'S ' BRILLIANT RECORD , Dances and Entcrtftlnmeuts In Now Year's Week , .THE CHILDREN HAVE THEIR INNINGS. IVlint the I'nsliloimblo World Fount ! " * toAmtmo Itsoir Diirinc the ln\vn- ) liUjof the New Ycar-ncccp- ceiMlonn , Dinners Etc. Society , since the Umo whereof "tho memory - ory of man runneth not to the contraryi" has never Imd a busier iveok In thosnmrt world of Omaha than the ono just closed. It has been crowded with ballo , card parties , receptions , fancy dress partlcsluntll the buds and the belles arc well nigh exhausted from the Btmln which began last Alonday evening and which kept uo until last night brought the \vcolt to n close and with It came ttio rest so earnestly prayed for. " 'But the affairs have not boon monopolized by the elder people entirely , the children too have had n week of brilliancy and the parties given In their honor hnvo been on a scale of magnificence that has boon the talk of the town. They have rivalled their older broth ers nnd sisters and many of them will return to their schools supremely happy In the thought that New Year's week broughtthom n cornucopia of pleasure , which will lost throughout the ycnr. A feature of the entertainments remarked by the "old stnKers" In the social life of the city , was the presence of a considerable num- lor ) of girls , who were ns fresh as dew-stud ded buttercups , frisky ns lambs at play , lis some nn.d light-footed and seemingly possessed of a superabundance of nnlmal spirits which would carry them over nil ulflloultics. And the bachelors did nothing hut ga/.o upon the visions of fomlnlno loveliness and sigh for their ships to come in that they might take from the 'madding crowd-some ono of these nineteenth century creatures nnd set her up In nn immense establishment where she might entertain his lest fortunate friends nnd dispense true-hearted hospitality and bo always n debutante In heart. The last and loudest nnd most poignant cry In society Is for simplicity in entertain ments , Sweet simplicity. Chaste simplicity. Ele- pant .simplicity. Noble simplicity. The Hiintillctty that distinguished the din ners'and dances for our grandmothers , vhcn hospitality appealed to the hearts more than It did to tno senses. Small , , ] ulet , dinners , nlco little dances nnd modest and unpretentious suppers nfter the dances are ovor. Those furnish the themes now for drawing-room panegyricand5 o'clock tea enthusiasm. ' Such symplicity is In such good tasto. It Is the enarnctorlstlo of the human mind that it cannot build up without pulling down ut the same tlmo , Ttiepooplo who are building up n senti ment lu favor of slmnllclty in the conduct of social affairs are doing what they can to bring what Is costly and complicated Into disrepute. Big balls are plebeian. Largo dinners are vulgar. Elaborate receptions are snobbish. In fact , some score of swell families in * town are hotly assorting what has been fre quently asserted In this column without any boat whatever. It Is unquestionably true thatmnny mod ern soclnl entertainments have been simply modern social spectacles. They hiivo not been given with the kindly nnd hospitable Idea of receiving friends and alTtrrillng them the opportunity to meet and converse. The idea of ostentatious display has boon nt the bottom of all such social demonstra tions. They have been given chiefly for the pur pose of surprlsingaud amazing society friends and acquaintances , and above all , society rivals. Bat now comes the reaction. All the over- dccoratlon and embellish men t has to go and society will become for the tlmo sweetly simple , n condition of things which is sug gestive of tbo tnilleulum. This'week will show a reaction from that which has Just ended. "Outside of the dancing party given by Mr. and Airs. Oscar Williams and Aliss Margaret Williams Thursday evening at the Millard , Mrs. Gcorgo II. Bopgs' Kensington Wednesday afternoon and n week of opera nt Boyd's , there is little to occupy the attention of the smart world. The opera , of course , will attract largo at tention because ot the sterling merit of the two companies booked for this week , nnd a number of theater parties are talned or , but as yet nothing definite has been decided upon. January , however , will undoubtedly bo a busy month , for Lent comes so soon nttcr ITebruary 1 that unless the affairs talked about materialize In the next four weeks so ciety will huvo little to en to rial n It until Easter brings release from the period of med itation and rest. A novelty in the shape of a phonograph party Is promised by ono of the best known wholcsolo men. but something may intervene to put It oil until after the Easter holidays. Phonograph parties nro qulto the fad In Chicago and the east Just now , Mrs , C. D. of.the Garden city having given a party Now Year's ' eve which was very elabo rate , hundreds of dollars having been spent to secure the ilncst cylinders possible. Fancy Irr-8s Party nt Happy Hollow. Happy Hollow , the scone of so many de lightful entertainments in the past , empha sized its reputation for charming nnd unos tentatious hospitality Wednesday evening when Air. and Airs. J. N. II. Patrick , la lionor of the young ladles who are homo fronuthcir schools for the Christmas holi days , gave n pretty fancy dross party that was all the more enjoyable because of Its rather hasty planning. There Is n pleasant suggcstlvoncss about the name Hnppy Hollow that faintly recalls "WashinRton Irvlng'a pleasant sketch , "Tho Legend of Sleepy Hollow , " which every schoolboy has read with mingled feelings of delight und nwo. And Irvlng's description of that beautiful valley in the bosom of ono of these spacious coves which indent the eastern shore of the Hudson qulto pictures this modern Happy Hollow , the suburban residence of the Patricks , "n little vnlloy o > r rather lap of land , among high hills , which is ono ot the tqulotost places in the whole world. A small brook Kilties through It with just murmur enough to lull ono to repose ; uud the occasional whistle of nIT quail or tapping of a woodpecker la almost the only sound that over breaks In upon the uniform Iran- qulllty. If ever 1 should wish for a retreat whither I might retreat from the world and its distructions and dream quietly away the remnant of a troubled life , I know of none moro promising than this little valley. " 30w But on occasions such as the ono on Now Year's eve the quietness lifts nnd life and' animation takes pos8ost.lon or this charming western homo to the 1Ras dcllghtof tno Inmates as well ns to the general Joy of those who par ticipate In the merrymaking. .rid It was a very happy thought of Mr. nnd Mrs. Patrick to bring together the leaden idu the social life of the city and with them wel ) come the birth of the Now Year wlthmuslo > and light laughter. There were many strikingly pretty gowns worn. Among them the following ore re called : oc Aliss Dalsv Doano made n pretty and grace ; ful daisy , the flower which she renrosented. Her gown was of white velvet ever yellow stitln , the skirt being cut In long petals to resemble the "woo tipped Howor. " She re daisies nround the bottom of the skirt id nlso around ttio top of the low corsageand > idn the sleeves , The cap which she wore was particularly natty , being made of green vol. ! votliuu a Itnf , whllo thu stum projected pbovo. Miss Emily Wnkoloy looked the character she represented , that of a Grecian girl , her dress being of white choose cloth trimmed with silver , tbo girdle uclng of vho : game material , Mrs , Hill impersonated a lady of the six teenth century , her gown being of white satin trimmed with luce , short-waistod and pho wore very handsome diamonds. MUs Mary Sherwood , a student at Vassar. ropnucntcd "a lady of yo olden tlmo J dressed Iu a quaint , simple gown oi gray silk trlnunod with rod. She were her hair In yulfs , uud powdered , tha ever present ad- Junct of the grand dnmo's toilette , "when Washlncton was n boy. " Allss Lynn CurtU hail evidently made a clo < o study of her costume , which was thoroughly Grecian -character , tnado of white cheese clotli of flowing draporlos , sil ver bmlJ crossing over the bust , giving n short-wal.stod effect at once , very pretty nnd very striking Her beautiful hair of bur nished gold was atrniiKed In a tnio Grecian knot with tbroo hands of silver holding It In place. As ornaments she were pearls. AIUs Mar ; Ludlngton wore a beautiful gown of her mother's when the latter ' .vus a Ctrl. It was n quaintly old-fash ioned f low-necked dross of hello- trope silk trimmed with tulle , her hair was worn In the fashion of long .ago with short curls down thu back and the Head sotolt by a high old-fashioned comb , Miss Stewart of Council IllulTH were a Koto Grccnnwny gown of light blue llk with a largo blno sash under the arms , big puds on the shoulder ) and her hair was sufficiently llufty to pluoso the most critical of hair dressers. Miss Ileach of Now York. Miss Stowart'3 truest , qulto surprised her friends by appear ing as a baby In n gown of mullo , decidedly docolleto , with puffs on the shoulders , white Slipper * . Miss Margaret Wllllanw made a pretty At sntmn peasant girl , Barbed lunttliort red skirt which came to bor boot tops , three rows of ribbon around the bottom , htco apron , a short coat trimmed with black fur , white Inco nt the throat , and her hulr , which is a very beautiful shade , hraldnd In the style the women of Alsace affect. She were n dnlnty black hat , ribbons being1 fastened in the crown nnd allowed to fall to the waist. Her boots were black kid , the top belli ? trimmed with black fur to match her cont. Hut Miss Touzalln , who Is one of the most fascinating of the season's debutantes , sent a cold shiver up nnd down one's back bone by her impersonation of n sunko- charmer. It was startllngly real and some of the tender-hearted young ladles present vow that they saw the snakes all night long and felMhelr cold , clammy skins repeatedly cross their faces. Hut this condition of mind can bo readily accounted for in the amount ot salad anil punch ot which they partook , Iut ) of Miss Touzaltn's dro.ss I It was mailo of black not , heavily bespangled and trimmed with colored ribbons. Around the .waist , bust nnd neck she bail deftly arranged ven omous-looking rattlers and boas mailo of some sort of paper , hut very like the originals in appearance , wlitlo tholr fangs protruded In a startling manner. Miss Touzalln petted and fondled them much as Cloopatnx is icpro- sentod to have done , and this helghtouod tno picture greatly. Miss Addle Bnbcock Impersonated Folly. Her gown wus of white anil blue silk cov ered with a multitude of tiny bells. Her hair was quite unmlorncd except with a bunch of ribbons , to which was fastened n number of bolls which Jingled merrily throughout the evening. Miss Nash completed the trio of Grecian maidens , har gown like the rest being of will to cheese cloth trimmed with rod ribbon , tbo hair caught down by three bands of sll ver , AIiss < Nettle Sherwood , very pretty and charming young woman , were a yellow satin gown covered with black Inco cntralno. Miss Mary Poppleton , another of the Omaha school girls homo for the holidays , woron fancy costumoniailo of pink anil green tissue paper designed to represent n rosebud , the cap being made of the same shade ns the dress , - Miss Stella Hamilton mode a very be witching Spanish lady dressed in hluoslllc covered with Black lace , the mantilla being fastened to the head by n high Spanish comb. Mrs. I ) . II. Wheuler , Jr. , was ono of the holies of the evening gowned in a ICuto Grceimway costume of pink nun's veiling , short wnlstcd.big puffs on the shoulders , long gloves and fetching hat of fancy white straw fastened down nt the sides nnd trim med with rod roses. Miss Mai Burns of the Mt. Auburn sem- nnry Cincinnati , mndo n , very enticing shop- arcless , ber dross being of bright cretonne , the short skirt made plain , and she carried a typical sbopard's staff with crook , all of which recalled the nursery rhy'rao of our childhood : "Mttlo Bo Poop she lost hershoop And cannot tull whore to 11 rid tliom. Leave them iilono and tboy'll oonio homo. Drinking their tails behind thom. " Miss Jcutlo Yatcs Impersonated Yum Yum In n gown of red crepo. Miss May Morse were a fancy dress of white Inco covered with ribbons and little bells. Mr. Clinton Henry Brlggs , was a modern Beau Brununol in knickerbockers and patent leather shoos , ornamented by largo buckles ; the coat was lined with white satin , while the lace at the throat fell In a cascade to the waistcoat which , with the powdered hair , made a very attractive ensemble. His alter ego , Mr. Kennedy , was quite the handsomest man in the room , dressed in the foppish style of the Brummot period , which has had sucii n revival since Mniisllold has been playing the roloof Brumuiol. General Cowin , who is nlwnys distinguish ed looking , was additionally so on this oc- casiou in a costume of King George's time , white wig and queue tied with a black bow , black silk hose , knickerbockers , cutaway coat and white vest. Mr , John Patrick needed little "flxlu" ' up to inako n typical English tourist , his wnlto linen suit , white flannel Stanley cap displayIng - Ing at a glance the object Intended to bo con veyed. Sir. Robert Patrick were a fancy costume of bright cretonne trimmed with lace. Mr. Will McCaguo were a Turkish costume of blue brocaded cloth with white mullo tur ban and tassel. Will Cowin was quite manly In n guard's ' costume of blue with lots of buttons. Among the other gentlemen participating were Prank Hamilton , R. S. Berlin , Egbert Keller , Chat Kodiclr. Clark Rcdlek , Mr. Cro- foot , Caldwell Hamilton , Curtis Turner. Just as the hall clock was getting ready to strike the hour of midnight the Virginia reel was danced , participated in by the elder people - plo present , Mr , ana Mrs. J. N. H. Pntrlek leading , followed b.v Mr , and Mrs. Louis Heed , General and Mrs. Cowin nnd all tbo young folks. The Swobo I'nrty. Masters EdnndDwIght-Swobo have reason to congratulate themselves ever the outcome of their dancing party Wednesday evening at the Millard. There were so many pretty novelties introduced , so many quaint conceits for the amusement of the young guests that ono marvelled nt the Ingenuity shown nnd then could not help hut contrast thooppor- tualtlus afforded the children of now wita these of a generation ago. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Swobo having de termined that their sons should have a dancing party worthy ot the name , loft noth ing undone for the entertainment of tholr sons' guests. The parlors and the dining room were prettily decorated for the oven- Ing ; i uml the refreshments were on n scale of olabi orateness in keeping with the party It- self. Not content with thcso preparations Mrs. Minnie E. Drown of Chicago cnmo ever to ' direct the party and undoubtedly much of the Measure and dollght of the occasion is duo to tier untiring efforts. The novelties la the germ mi which she Introduced nnd the para phernalia for the proper representation of the liguros , suggested the stage of a theater with "Fautasmu" as the attraction. Among the leading tlguros which called forth niimlratlun from spectators and participants alike were the chariot race , the little German band < 1 , potato race , football , screen nnd shadows , and the over popular ribbon figure , hi addi tion to the cotillon there were u host of other dunces lending that novelty to the affair which young people so much desire. ilrU Just upon the stroke of midnight the lights in the ball room were tunica out and then the portieres that separate tbo ordinary from > t'ua ainlng room parted and tha band , con sisting ot fife , drum and throa horns , entered the crowded dancing hall making dm enough to arouse the "sovon sleepers. " It was JQa welcome to the New Year and UOO children's ' voices joined in the acclaim , "Tho King Is Dead , Long Live the King. " The day of good rcsoluMons had dawned. The costumes worn by the girls were very beautiful , some of thom quite suggestive of "Alico in Wonderland. " Bat the crowded columns of Tin : Dei : will not permit of their ) description , moro's the pity. OHut the guests 1 There were present : AlUsc * Tot Lntey of St. Louis , Mabel Brown , Alice Andresen , Jessie Dickinson , Emma Shorwood. Nelllo Newman , Bossle , . Towlo , Fannie Davenport , Gusslo Korty , Uirdlo Van Kuran. Alice Drake , Gertrude UiugwalL Etna Cowin. Fannlo Duryoa , Grace Allen , LIzzlo Alien , Janlo Brown , Bertha Sloan. Leilu Carter , Louise Squired , Blaucho Estabrook , Jennie AIcClclland.Holon Millard , Winnie Gray , Flora Webster , Hattie Cady , May Mount , Gertie Yates , May Morse , Florence Kilpatrlck , Kutuvellor , uulu Sharp , Lu Hobble , Nelllo lllauclittnJ , Lulu Dolan , Mabel Toylor , Jcnnolto Kofors , Mnud Her , Stella Hamilton , Uosslo Hulbert , Mar- parot Drown , Caretn Carter , Louie Simpson , Grace Detwcllor. Mnud Branch , Mabel Gil- loiplo , Bortba Van Camp , Fnnnlo Gilbert , Mary Nosh , Adolaldo Nash , Monn Martin , Edith Smyth , Maud Klinbatl , I'aullno Lowe , UlanehoLowo. Daisy Lemon , Minnie Lemon , Georgia Macdonald , May Hamilton , Nellie Wyman , Mamie llogcrs , Irene Coo , blasters Fltzhugh nurnham , Allen Hopkins , Moso Colpct/er , Kusscll Burt , Johnnie Burt , Boone , la. , Ira Van Camp , Charles Pratt , Louis Maronl , J. II. Evnas , H. O. Amos , James Wallace , lloss Towle , Joe Barner , Chnrllo Brown , Bert Morse , Sam Morse , Arthur Carter , Will Kogcrs , John Hogers , Howard Tildcn , Dick Gray , Bert Gray , Hobort Goodwin , Frcil Hartman , Charlie Woller , Mont Canard , Hay Hobble , Dornlo Fowler , Fred Dufrano , Will Haney , Gordon Clarke , Henry Clarke , Kd Alexander , Lin Sherwood , George Purvis , Sam Burns , Freu Lake , Weir Coffinan.Wll Oowln , Paul Hoag- land , Wnldcn BranchNehon Murcor , Archie Pratt , Bert Raymond , AUv Barker , Dave Young , Will Gardner , Eirl ; Gardner , Ralph Klchardson. Arthur Hltcbie , George Gilbert , Stanley Hosowator , Jac-U Sharp , Harry Lmishig , John Shlrwln , Harry Duel , Guy Duel , RitcrVo , Georrfo MartinElmer , No- vlllo , Ed D.ivltt , Fred Hamilton , Mlllurd Ilopitlns.Louls Pr.itt. Among the spectators who enjoyed the charm of the evening wore : Mr. and Mrs , Sloan , Mr. and MM. Lounx , Mr. nnd MM. S. I' . Morse , Mr. nnd Mrs. Andrew Roiowutor. Mr , and Mrs. W. N. Uabcoek , MM. Edwsi d Dickinson of Chicago , Mr , nnd Mrs. ( leorgo W , ICelly , Mrs. John Francis , Mr. Snyder , Mr. and MM. C. N. Dlotz. A J'rctty Clillilrnn'H Ooriniui. In honor of their daughters Misses Louie nnd Alice Drake , Air. and AIM. Louts J. Drake gave a beautiful german Tuesday even ing. ing.Tbo Tbo Drake residence on Park nvcnuo ! s beautifully adapted for tha giving of delight- 'ful entertainments , The parlors open Into thu , hallway which Is largo and snuaro , the dining room uud library are oft to the west of the si'i'oml dr.iwing room , thus giving really four ro.ims in which to dance. The house was very prettily decorated with flowers ( , the mantels were banked with roses , whllo the corners of the room held potted plants , the chandeliers bi'lnu trimmed with siullux. When ono considers tbo ad vantages enjoyed by the youth of today and that of thirty year * ago the change In thu condition of Uilngs l.s really astonishing. The guests present on this occasion were children but so beautifully behaved were they and so well could they dance that the old people were compelled lo conclude that "tho world Is moving sure. " with the remembrance of those latter nine teenth centurv days , nnd the opportunities ultiirded the youth of the lanil , It would re quire ] a good deal of moral courage to doalru II return to the condition of things a genera _ tion ago. Six direct tlgurcs and eight indirect figures were danced , the direct llgurcs being the handkerchief , the bower , the turnstilu , thu > pyramid , deceiving circle and ratch-us-catch- cini. Miss Alice Drake and Air. Hess Towle led 1 In the south parlor , AIlss Loulo Drake and Air. Henry Clarke In the east drawing- room , which opens from the hull. . Dainty favors were given which pleased I the fancy of the children greatly , and later refreshments were served , the party termi nating at midnight. Ttio following young ladies and gentlemen participated : Alay Morsu , Ethel Morse , Florence Morse , Mabel Brown , Anne Sblvenck , Bessie Towle , Alice Andreeson , Hitttlo Cady , Gertrude Branch. Louise Hobby. Louise Sijuier , Grace Allen , Leila Carter. Sadie B.iuni , Berdlo Hal- bach. Murgorio Hltclilo , Georgia Chapman , Aladolin Chapman , Susie Colpetzer , Bessie Hulbert'Helen Hoapland , Mabel Taylor , Gretchen CrouuU , Echo Heart of Cin cinnati , Lilllo Moore , Emma Sherwood , Alastor llenry Clark , Gordon Clark , Koss Towlo , Charles Pratt , Louis Pratt , Howard Tildon , Fred Lake , John Larimer , Arthur Carter , Wuidon Branch , Hertiort Mono , Samuel Alorso , Jr. , Burt Uayiuond , Edwin Swobo , Eowight Swobo , George Purvis , Lindsley Sherwood. Uno Hobby , Jamas Wai- lace , Charlie AIontgomery.Gray Montgomery. Aloshier Colpotzer , John W. Smith , Utehurd Gray , Asa Shlverlek , Waldo Hotherdt of Council Bluffs. Those looking on were : Air. and Airs. Boscbo. Aliss Pounsford , Airs. Wallace , Air. Suydor and Mr. W. V. Alorso. Cliililliooil'H Happy nays. Monday afternoon , from 3 until 0 , Alastor Lauren und Aliss Josephine Dr.iko , two In teresting little tots , children of Air. and Alrj. L. J. Drake , not to be outdone by their elder sisters , gave n beautiful p-irty to their friends ranging I. , ago from seven to thirteen years. The house was darkened for thu occasion , and Airs. Drake , who Is a very delightful hostess , loft nothing undone hi the manner of enter tainment. The music whicti h.id played the evening before furnished the Inspiration for the tiny little foot which tripped over the floor with as much grace as the fairies are said to possess. It was a very pretty picture which these little ones made , and how thoroughly they did enjoy themselves ! The yound host and hostess were dlgnilled us betlttod thu occa sion , and the responsibilities of mnturo years seemed to rest upon tticir Immature shoul ders. It was nil so beautiful , so suggestive of the pretty stories In Andrew Long's "Blue Fairy Book" that the lookers-on never grew tired of the over-shifting tableaux which v/oro presented by the guests. Refreshments were served toward evening and , then came souvenirs of the afternoon , and then homo. It was a red-letter day , however - over , in the lives of the little ones , though there was a touch' of winter about It , n day that will be remembered with conscious pleasure throughout tbo season. The guests present were : Careita Curtis , Adolaldo Whitney , Hor- tense Clark , Gertrude Goodrich , Cella Harris , Louise Xuhnor , Vivian Griffith , Joannca Wakeflold. Alubol Carter , Bessie Brady , Ada Kirkendnli , Helen Cady , Georgia Hobby , Louise Metz , Louise Jayues , Lilllo Aloorc , Hope Ilanehett. Blanche Whltlock , Grace Alorso , Blanche ICinslor , Alary Johnson , Julia HifTglnson , Alargarct Muday , Alay Brown , Alax Coo , Harry Hobby , Harry Cartcr.Lowis Sholes , Georgia Pratt , Ward Clark , Louis Clark , Arthur James , Howard Johnson , Walter Johnson , Heed Hanchut , Robert Aloorso , Earl Uiivinoml , Hex Aloorohouse , Johnny Grifllih , Nathan Sblvorlok , Charlie Shivorie-k. Wilbcr Vancott , James Hltohio , Arthur Hcartman , Harry Clayton , Frankie Brown. A Sad Kvcnt. Alany of our society people will pleasantly remember meeting Air. John Nowmnrch : dishing , Jr. , of Nowburyport , Mass. , last summer when that gentleman was thu guest of Mr. Arthur C. Smith of this city. The sad Intelligence bos just been received of tbo sudden death of Air. Cushlng at Bradford , Mass. , whllo on a visit to his lianco und of his Interment on Christmas day. It appears that Airs. Cushlng's demise was brought about atS heart failure Induced , by asovoro attack S typhoid fever after an Illness of but three days , To his many friends nnd relatives his premature death has been a great shock. In the prime of youth , with every prospect of lah long nnd useful career before him Mr , GushIng - Ing will bo sincerely mourned by all who know him. Ho was n classmate of Air. Will- lam S. Poppleton , Air. Arthur II0. . Smith and Air. Charles S. Elgutter nt Harvard college nnd grad uated with high honors in 1SS7. Ho was a prominent member of the lo and social clubs of his college , and no in was more popular than ho among his class mates. For the past three years Air. Cush lng pursued the full course at the Harvard law school and had Just begun the practice of his profession in Boston. Gifted with high ; mental endowments , ho possessed the noble , qualities of his famous undo , Caleb Cushlng ( , and had ho lived tboro is every reason to be lieve that Air. Gushing would have made ievo great name at the bar and bench of hU uatlvo state. Ho was to have been married this spring 5 to Aliss Natalie Halu of Bradford , which makes bis demise so much tbo saddef and to bo deplored. The Octagon Club Heecives. It was a very pretty party that was given by the Octagon club on Now Year's day , and although this Institution is but In its Infancy , its managers have demonstrated tbo fact that they know very well how to got up an ele gant entertainment for festlvo occasions , The afternoon was pleasantly * wlillud away la conversation and card playing , agreeably varied by a violin solo brilliantly executed by Miss Coouibe. These who preferred It Joined iu the daaclu ? , Mr. Pcarco presiding at the 1 piano. All the principal rooms of the club were prettily and tastefully decorated , nnd with the numerous pictures that adorn the walls , made a charming foul ensemble. Among these presenj. . Wore noticed the fol lowing ! Misses Coombb , Hlckox , Powell , Brown , Doollttlo and Ktlly , and Messrs. W. G. Pcrtcct , F. B. Pcunaj , H. H. Rho.ids , W. D , Townsend , A. Cowie.nnd W. H. Head , At 8:10 : the outiro piltty were convoyed In carriages to Boyd's ' opera" house to witness a representation of "M ntu Crlsto , Jr. " Mr. nnd iMrs. W , Jdlruntoli Entertain. Ono of the smartos dAnclug parties of the season nnd a lilting close to Now Years day was given by Mr. arid Mrs , W. J. Brontch Thursday evening at their beautiful resi dence , 2520 Dodge street , in honor of their niece , Miss Bro.iteh of Mlddlotown , Conn. , Mr. T. S. Hart of Now Haven , n guest nt the Broatch mansion , nnd their son , Mr. J. Wal lace Brontcu. The party may also bo said to have been given for the young ladles homo from their schools for thu holidays , for there were a very largo number present , hi addition to a number of college men also homo ou their vocation. The bouse Is ono of the pleas ant 031 In the city , charmingly adapted for social enter taining. The rooms on the lower lloor open into a rather wide hallway , from which n broad stairway leads to the second story. The drawing room , thu library and dining room tire beautifully decorated In neutral tints to harmonize with the woodwork , the furnishings toning nicely In with the pre dominant color. And In addition to Its pleasant surround ings tbo house contains a delightful odor of hospitality that tlmo cannot obliterate. $ Tbo lloral decorations while not elaborate , \vcro excellently well chosen , reflecting the gentle nlr of rellncmcnt that , qulto occupies the- homo of ono of Omuha's well known business men. Rose bowls and jardinieres lllled with cut ( lowers occupied the mantles , the bonk cases and small tables throughout the rooms. Refreshments were served in the dining room during the progress of the dance , the guests being permitted to come nnd go at their own sweo' ' , will. The third story , which Is really the nttlc , was reserved for dancing , and no more de lightful place could have been planned. While a bit crowded sometimes , it was liow- ever all the more enjoyable on that account , and the cheery words , "Happy Now Year" which adorned the wall worked in evergreen , told the story of the evening. The musle was in charge of tbo Musical Union orchestra , Harry Irvine directing. Mr. and Mrs. Broatch. Miss Broitch , Mr. Hart and Mr. Wallace Broatch received the guests , who were Air. and MM. Aehoson , Mr , and Mrs , Bnldrldge.Mr.and Airs. David Ban in , Mr , and Airs. Frank Johnson , Mr. nnd Mrs , llnrr.v MeCormlck , Air. and Airs. John Mc- Gormick , Lieutenant and Mrs. Wordon , Air. and Airs. Will Poppleton , Mr. and Airs. E. C , Snyder , Air. and Airs. William Wallace , Dr. nnd Airs. Charles Smith , Mrs. AlcClintock , Misses Bishop , Brown , Bauserman , Burns , Mul Burns , Bnchc , AlcClollaud , Carter , Cook , Shepard Chamber * , Barker Goodson , \r Howe . . . . , . . Knapp. x _ _ /"ii Alillcr : . . i i- , , , Kennedy , MeCllntook , Worden , AlcCaguo , Marshall , Parker , Ale- G.igue , Alary Popoloton , Sherwood , Knight. Messrs. Allen , Brown , Bauserman , Berlin , Barkalow , Carter , Cook , Cowin , Peering , Fonilii , ( Jates , Caldwell Hamilton , Horbnch , Heath , Kunnedv , Loouils , Joseph Alarsciunn , Ed Alorsomau , Gcorgo Alorcor , AlcCaguo , Will Rogers , Fred Rdstln , Wllk Rustin , Ed Sherwood , Ed Stlger , Sowart Soars , Cue Us Tumor , Bert Wheeler , Ed Wilbur. The Carter ( Ijrnmn. In honor of Air. Carroll M. Carter , who returned from Harvard for the Christmas holidays , Mr. and Mrs. 0. M. Carter gave a very pretty ribbon g'orman Monday evening , which may bo said t&'have inaugurate J the week's festivities. The two drawing rooms and dining roon wero.canv.vwoJ for dancing , six direct and live indirect ilcuros , tfjnstitut- ing the programme : Mr. Carter and AIlss Amy Barker lo'l , supported by the following ladio.- . und gentlemen : Aliss Hawley and Air. Bert Wheeler , Miss Lynn Curtis and Air. Stewart Shears , AIUs Pearl Hartman and Air. Johnson. Aliss Emily Wakoley and Air. Bnldridgo , AlissTiiai Burns and Air. Nod Stlgor. Aliss Louie Drake and Air. Fred Schneider , Miss Nettle Sherwood und Air. Will Rogers , Miss Cook nnd Air. Wing Allen , AIlss Dwight nnd Air. Clark Redick , Miss Opal Touzalln and Mr. Chut Redick , Alisa Daisy Donna ami Mr. Deeriug , Aliss Fitza Bnlnnrd nnd Air. Keller. Aliss Daisy Lubaughnnd Mr. Joptlu , Aliss Moore and Mr. Baxter , Miss Knight and Air. AlcCormlck , Miss Clara Drake and Mr. Hilton Fonda , Aliss Kuttior- Ine Baker and Mr. Jopliu , Aliss Shcpard and Air. Cook. All the figures danced were particularly pretty , the ono that excited the most mirth and fun being "Pussy Wnuts iCorner , " Mr. Carter and Miss Barker receiving prizes ut the conclusion , having staid the longest. Tno well known chariot figure , apron figure nnd banner flguro were among the indirect numbers which were greatly enjoyed. Refreshments were served at little tables placed throughout the rooms on the cast side and the arrangement was very enthusi astically commented upon as solving that hardest of household problems , ' 'Where shall tbo refreshments 'be served ) " The Tumor Dnnolnjr Party. Mr. ana Airs. Cnnrlos Turner throw open their beautiful residence on Upper Farnam street Friday evening , for the second tlmo this season , a dancing party in honor ot the young ladles homo from school , being tbo particular attraction. The same complete arrangements prevailed as at the reception last month , ana more than over Justified the assertion of the smart world that In nil Omaha there is not n more de lightfully arranged homo for entertaining than the Turner resilience. Throe rooms on the lower floor were can vassed for dancing , refreshments being served in a large room at the ton of the bouse. Prof. Hoffman directed the orchestra which was well balanced Iu both wood and brass Instru ments , Mr. nnd Airs. Turner , AIlss Turner nnd Air. Curtis Tumor received the guests in the beautiful drawing room , to the right of the hallway , which was very prettily decorated with ( lowers aud hot house plants , which was nlso a feature of all the rooms on the lower floor. In itself the party was thoroughly delight ful and rounded out the busy week hi a most charming manner. To a number of the voung ladles present It was their last party before tbo commencement of school duties and every moment of Uio tlmo was crowded with Interest. There were no nulot toto-a- tote on the stairways , and the half hidden alcoves ; they had come to make the most of their opportunities und their programme testified to thu good use they were making of their tlmo. The following guests were present : Mr. nnd Airs. Charles L. Deuol , Air. and Airs. C. Will IlniniUvn , Mr , and Airs. George A. Hoagland , Air. nnd Airs. B. E. B , Ken nedy , Air. nnd Airs. W. T. Popplcton , Air. und Airs. Warren All Rogers , Air. and Airs. D. II. Wheeler , Jr. , , Mr. aud Mrs. Oscar B. Williams , Airs. A. J ; Ponpletoa , Alisses Amos , Brown , Burns' ; * Balcombo , Gertrude Chambers , Leola Cartel' , Lyno Curtis , Daisy Doano. Hamilton , Hpagland , Laura Hoag- land , lllbbard , KciinMy , Knapp , AInry Lud- Ington , AlcClintock , Nhsh , Alary Poppleton , Anirio Rockwell and Button of Council Bluffs , Sackott of Council Bluffs. Mabel Smith , Ida Sharp , Emily Wnkoldy ; Margaret Williams , Belle Wyman , M. Woolworth , Bessie Yutcs , Alcssrs. Brlggs , Barlow , Barton , No-vt Bark- alow , Will Crarv , Cartnn , Isaac Coles , Cro- fatt , Ueoring , Drake"Gulou ; , Frank Hamil ton , Caldwell , Hamilton , Horbach , Charles How , Cuurlcs Hull , > ilart of New Haven , Harry Jordan , Will Kennedy , Koonlg , AIo- Alillnn , John Patrick ) Clark Redick , Will Rogers , Stewart Shears , Arthur Smith , Clif ford Smith , Charles Saunders , George Voss , Dr. Wllcox , Henry Wyman , Will Wyman , Bralnard and Eastman. Tim Nortli Omaha Club. The North Otnaha Social club gave their fourteenth annual ball on Now Year's ' ilre. The occasion was ono of rare enjoyment e.id will bo remembered with pleasure by all who participated in tbo festivities of the evening. Delicious refreshments were served by Caterer Beans. Following are the gentle men composing the committees and who per formed their very Important duties in a com mendable manner ; aft Reception committee Charles Von Court , Arthur Cooley. A. L. Angcll , O. Baumun , F. J. Hoskoll , W. Webber. . Floor committee W. King. F. D. Pol- glaso , F. D. Partner , W. 0 , Jackson , C. DlJ. , Oehlltroo. J.cs Among these present were : The Misses Blanche Van Comb , May Fawcott , Snlllo J King ! , Blanche Bay , Lucilo I'nnnor , Grnco Polglaco , , Cmslo Arnold , Myrtle Coon , AInbol Cotter. ICntlo Klcutscb of Lincoln , Nelllo and PoUlass. W. Klnp , F. Haskell. A. Cooley , 0 , Baunian , G. McLcarn.H. Oehlltroo , II. Boss , J. Gannon , IS. Schullcr , G. Axtcll , W. Dalro , L. Tute , C. AtcConnoll , A. Carpenter. Mrs. Hums' Keocptlon. The old fashioned custom which prevailed n dozen years ngo of receiving Now Year's callers , was delightfully revived by Mrs. Samuel Burns on Thursday , nnd brought out thb smart world In largo numbers. And the congratulations which poured In upon the well known hostess must have compensated for a'l the worry mid trouble which a reception , noj matter how small , entails. So successful was it and so thoroughly in keep ing with the time that next year we may ex pect to have half a do'cn ladles keep open bouso. Airs. Burns received with her daughters , Aliss Burns and Aliss Alal Burns , anil were assisted throughout the rooms by a bevy of pretty girls , Allssos Alanrurot Williams , Emma Headland , Emily Wnkcloy , Daisy DOIIIIO , Lynn Curtis , Opal Tenznlln , Mar garet Aloore , AInry Duryea , Jennie AlcClel- laud , Helen Smith , Mrs. Dr. Smith , Miss Carter , Frltza Bernard. Airs. Dr. Duryea presided nt the punch bowl , Airs. Tlmrstou nnd Mrs. Stmlros at the coffee and chocolate table. Throughout the afternoon the house was crowded with men and women who enjoyed every minute of the tlmo and embrace the opportunity to renew friendships and form new ones. The tt'eelc'HVodillng3. . CI.AliK AM ) I.VO.V. Thursday evening nt the residence of Mr. nnd Airs. J. P. AleDonald , Aliss M. Emma Lyon and Mr. llnrry G. Clnrk were united In marriage , Rev. Clmrlos Savldgo officiating. Aliss Alollio Havcrly olMclutod In the capacity of bridesmaid , > lr. William Nowcomb of Kansas Citv , best man. Promptly nt S o'clock Aliss Nettle Huvurly began the Inspiring strains of Aleadclssohn's Wedding March and uslioj into the parlor thu wedding pro cession. The bride was dressed In a light blue hen- rletta cloth gown trimmed with luce. A diamond mend bracelet encircled her wrist , and n cordage bouquet of Jacqueminot roses adorned her breast. AIlss Alollio Hnvorly were a light pink henricttiv clotn gown trimmed with luce. Supper was served at 9:110 : o'clock , und about thirty sat down. After supper some very delightful music on the piano was performed by Air. C , W. Riiyniondof Lincoln , Friday ovenlntr Air. and Mrs. Clark loft for Lincoln nnd Kansas City on n short wedding tour and will be at home to tholr friends nt 1807 Farnnm street after January 15. Among the guests present were : Mr. and Airs. John White , Victor Landorgren , J. Boweu , D. M. Havorly , J. H. Fiillorton , C. W. Raymond of Lincoln , , E. G. Jones ; Aliases Alay and Lulu Bowcn. Nettie Itaverly , Lizzie Breckonridge , Molllo Havody , Schenek , Al.unio und Clara Beck , Dr. Mary Brockeni-idgc , Julia McDon ald ; Messrs. William Soutball , Illckox , E. Howell , Louis Lundorgren , William Beckman - man , Will Walthnm , Judge James Neville. Harry Buwen , J. Dolsil , Al. AI. Howes , M. C. Coo , J.Schisler , Fred BrecUenridge , William Mairely , L. A. Ulilord , Ernest Hnverly , Eddie Bowen. IllOIII.OW AND Iir.NES. The residence of Air. Gustavo Anderson , nt IttSJ Douglas street , was the scone Thursday evening of the wedding of two who are not unknown to many Omaha people nnd No- brajkans generally. The bride , Miss Mafigio Hynos , is the daughter ot one of Grcoloy county's pioneers and best known citizens , Hon. Patrick Hynes , who is well known In political circles as an old-time expounder of Jeffcrsoman doctrines. The lady is one of Greoley Center's ' most popular soulety Ir.aders and is highly cultivated , modestly unassum ing and moit engaging in manner. The groom. Anson II. Bicolnw , is well known to many Onuhaus having graduated from the high school hero in the class of ' 34. Golnc from hero to the state unvo ! lty ho com pleted bis course in 18S" , whence ho wont to Grcoloy Center and embarked in tbo news paper business , editing the Grcoloy News. A very small coterie of friends witnessed the ceremony. Air , nnd Mrs. Bigelow departed for Lincoln last evening , where they will make their future home. KNKAl.r. AND STUIIT. Although n line mist was falling Wednes day evening it did not deter a very largo number of people from crowding the audi torium of the Keuntzo Memorial Lutheran church to witness the m.trriago ceremony uniting the lives of Louis E. Kiionlo anil Edith Stubt. It was shortly after fi o'clock when the wedding procession cntoo.l the church , tak ing positions nt the chancel rail where the marriage service was read by Rev. II. W. Ktihns , who twenty-two years ago united the bride's father nnd mother in mar riage , assisted by Kov. A. J. Turkic , pastor of the church. The bride was very prettily costumed and was attended by Aliss Millie" Dorn and AIlss Nellie Wood as bridesmaids , Alessrs. A. F. Conradt and Herman Stulit acting in the capiclty of groomsmeii. The groom is connected with the hardware firm of Starr & Rullock of Deadwootl , S. D. . the brldo being the daughter of Mr. Ernest Stuht , contractor and builder , and who has earned a great deal of attention lately by his suit against the Union Pacific rail 1- way , Auditor of State Benton and oth'ors , enjoining thom from issuing or receiving the now famous Ivlndnct bonds. A reception followed the ceremony nt the residence of Air. and Airs. iStuht , 1013 South Eleventh street , which was largely attended 1 , among the guests being : Air. und Airs. Han son , Air. and Airs. Gilmore , Air. and Airs. Hnmlin. Air. and Mrs. Wills. Air. nnd Airs. Robori Waugb , Air. nnd Airs. Jesse Wnugh , Air. and Airs. Osborno , Air. nnd Airs. Green , Air. und Mrs. Captain Wood. Air. and Airs. \ Llvosey , Mr. nnd Airs. Jackson , Air. and Mrs. Toozer , Airs. Bloom- flold , Mr. and Airs. Gcorgo Bennett , Air. and Airs. James Hitter , Mr. und Airs. fcs. Wuddoli , Air. and Airs. Dorn , Air. and Airs. T. W. Smith , Air. nnd Airs. John W. s.i AIv. and Airs. Frank AI. Woolley , Air. and ! Airs. Chirlos Stuht , Air. nnd Alr.s. Nelson of Council Bluffs , Air , and Airs. Johnson , jfr. and Airs. E. L. Shugart of Council Bluffs , Air. anil Alr.s. Otto Wittorff , Mr. and Airs. P. : A. Smith , Air. mid Airs. Peterson , Air. mid ! Airs. C. B. Brown , Alisses Woods-Miss Dorn , AIissos Glluiore , Mrs. AIllls from Wavcrly , Neb , , Airs. Burborn from Council Bluffs , Aliss Bernstein , Aliss Wolli , Alias Drexel , Aliss Quick. Aliss Peterson , Airs. Atkinson , Air. and Airs. Elsassor , Air. nnd Airs. Helmrod , Rev. Dr. Kuhns , Airs. McCaul , Alessrs. C. A , Patter son , U. N. Burgess , H. C. Stuht , A. F. Con radt. A. E. Stuht , Phil Tebblns. Gus Drexel ' E , Gramllsh , Seymour Smith , Will Peterson i i i O. J. Martiii of Council Bluffs , Carl Johnson , A. Bell , W. A. Banks , J. Allllon , C. E. Rolfo of Elkhorn , Nob. , Rudolph Stuht , Gerald , Bert Wlnkloman , Miss Wlnkleman. Air. nnd Airs. Knealo loft for Chicago on or st tboy will bo nt home at Deadwood , S. D , , Farewell Tarty. Aliss Agnes Aloyer gave a delightful party tyTD lost Tuesday evening at her homo , U309 BurD street , Thotattractlvo parlors were beauti fully decorated with HOWOM nnd evergreens. During the early part of the overling the AIIsscs Lillian Ruddlck , Florence Winter * . Hulda nnd Agnes Aloyor entertained bond guests playing u number of duets , violin nnd piano solos. Alias Lillian Ruddiuk wore wbito wool nnd white brocade satin , trim med In gold fringe. Aliss Florence Winter pale blue plush overdress , showing blue silk petticoat. Aliss Hulda Aloyor dark blue velvet , trimmed i white silk , with white sllx sash. Aliss Agues Mover combination suit of white wool and white watered silk , and cream roses. Later in thu evening an elegant lunch was served in tbo dining room , after which danc ing began and lasted until a late hour in the evening. Among these present were the Alisses Edith Oreutt , Aggie AIcDerraout , Clara Hansen - sen , Maggie and Anna Cunningham , Flor ence and Rela Winters , Wlunlo Cburuhlll , Pearl Evans , Allnnlo Quail , May Paio , Lil lian RuddlckJennie Wright , Com House , Alice Spurrier , Huldaand Agnes Aleyer , Mr. S. Taylor , Frank Stephens , Bert Luwton , Jr.R. . A. Meyer , Charles Hanson , S. Day , W. R.T. , Parrott , S. A. Smith , Earl Koblnson , Louis Oreutt , Qulnoy ICiiousu , Harry Dlasmore > and Ray Alien. An Kvimlni : oI'Munlo. The charming homo of Prof. MoNaughton at SUO Third avenue , Council Blufts , was thrown open to a number of guests lastTuos- day orenlntf. The young people occupying the AIoNaughton residence during nbiinico ot Prof. MoNimghton's family in California nra entertaining and have the hospitality of Ideal hostesses. The homo shows that beauty and refinement of taste which are in keeping with the culture of the people to whom it belong * . Vocal nnd Instrmoutni tnuslo was the feature of the ovoulng'8 enjoyment. Tempting and dainty refreshments were served. Very few regrets were received. Among these present were ! AIM. J. Woodward , Mr. mid Airs. HhOiiiles , Air. and Airs. Patterson , Mr. and Mrs , Cox , AHsses Wcsnor. Pewors , Lillian nnd Km ma Llttletleld , Cassady , Jordan , Kalb , Ella und Emma Bush , Alacnuley , Khoailcs , Wright , Ettlnger , Parlltt , Mayncr , Fash , Hamilton , Alcssrs. tiablo , Randolph , Williams , AloKnltt. Cole , Loyor. Joseph , Stauloy , Hawos , Alillcr. Randolph. Williams , Carter , Graves , Holt , Palmer nnd Klluo. Around ( ho Jliunpiot Bonrd. Kor bo's n Jolly uoixl fellow Which nobody can deny. The college men homo for the Xmas holi days had arranged to play a game of football on Now Year's day with n local team , but the very disagreeable weather prevented the "kick oft" they had fondly anticipated , The game was to bo followed with a dinner at the Pax ton , xvhether In celebration of victory or defeat what did It matter I They were going to have n dinner. The postponement of the game , however , did notnlTect the dinner and on Friday after noon almost nil the team chosen to meet the local team , with a number of collegians be side , sat down to a banquet lv : the cafe of tno Paxton. After the menu had been fully dis cussed , Air. Oeorgo Alereor as toastmaster - master started the speech making by Introduclni ; Air. Robert Patrick who responded to the toastThe , Alumni. " Ho was followed in turn by Air. Wllk Huslln , who answered to "The Rising Generation. " "Athletics" found a champion in Mr , Fred Preston ; Air. Fred Itustin teld what ho knew about "The Jaspers : " Air. Randall Brown took care of the "Birds at Amhewt , " whllo Air. Herbert llol- comb demonstrated what "Vale Land" consisted of. Air. T , L. Hart , the Jolly chorister of the occasion gave ills ex perience of "Landlady's Daughters ; " Air. Carroll Carter spoiteuiwn "Utmpel Ornament ation" and Incidentally told of the number of Batcbelor gave his experience of "Hugby" mid Its rules ; Mr. Dermg grow enthusiastic ever "Center Rush. " whllo Air. Will Kogers. in his quiet way , told about "Princeton's ' Tiger" with thr "lady" quito loft out. Air. Ned Stiger han dled the "Sub Freshman" without gloves , while Air. Joe Alorsoman gave a lecture upon "College Morals. " Air. Wallace Broatch , who has been elected Yale's class poet for ' ! ) ! , responded to"Brauford. " Ed Morscman gave "The AlllUla" a good character and Air. Howard Kennedy completed .the recital by a talk upon "The Bar. " There were songs nnd yells , "Nut Brown Alaideu with a Ruby Lip" exchanging cour- tesies i wit n "Tho Fellow Who Takes His Whisky Straight. " It was n Jolly aitalr and opened the New Year very successfully. Vale , Amberst , Harvard , Princeton , Ann Arbor , Williams and Andovcr were represented around the pleasant banquet board , Ladles' Mmleul Society. The eighty-eight number of the Ladies' Musical society will bo held at thu Apollo club hull , Young Alun's Christian association building , on Wednesday , January 7 , ntU p. m. I'ltOOKAM.Mi : . Suite , " 1'corOynt" Orees ( I'luno and ylriln. ) . Miss OHIuer and Mr. Ueuter Angels' Suroiindo . Drnga ( With violin obllunto. ) Ily Mr , Ituii tor and Miss Dally Plain ) , ( n ) Muiiirka . LcHclmt l/.key ( U ) KvonliiK SUr , Kuiiianeo.Vauncr - Liszt . ' . . Miss Olllcer Violin . . Mr. Heutor Sung , Hcloutcd . Miss Dally 1'lutio.Valtzuf4U \ . Chopin . MlssOlIleor Movements anilVher ; alH > uts. Air. Newton Barkulow returned to Denver yesterday. Air. and Mrs. Frank Alulr have returned from New York. Aliss Clara Brown is quito recovered from her recent illness. Air. Carroll Carter returned to Harvard college Friday evening. Aliss Alary Duryea leaves next Tuesday for Grinnoll college , Iowa. Aliss Suslo Colpetzer returns to AIlss Brown's school , New York , today. AIlss Agnes Aloyer leaves for Atehison , Knn. , to attend Alidland college this week. Aliss Alary Poppleton nnd Miss Joutio Yates loft for Now York yesterday after noon. Tuesday Evening Aliss Alnniio Alooro gave a largo card party In honor of Miss Dwight , her guest. Airs. Al. J. Dowllng has Just returned from Boston , where she has been spending the holidays. Airs. John Francis gave n small card party Friday evening in honor of Airs. Edward Dickinson of Chicago. Mr. aud Airs. W. K. Kurtz will glvo an "At Homo" Tuesday evening , January 0 , from 8 to 11 o'clock. Air. Henry W. Yates entertained a number of friends at high live Now Year's ' evening , in honor of his birthday. Airs. George Bogtjs. iliO North Twentieth street , baa Issued invitations for a Kcusiug- ton " p. in. ou Wednesday. Mr. T. S. Hart , u Yale senior who has been the guest oi Mr. Wullauo Broatch , leaves for Now Haveu today. Miss Fannie Davenport of Kansas City is the guest of Airs. J. W. Vail and daughter , No. 403 North Nineteenth street. Aliss Alay Alurray entertained n number of her young friends Friday evening ut her resilience on upper Dodge street. Air , and Airs. C. S. Whitney gave a very largo hU'li live party Thursday evening ut their residence , 1S10 California street. Mrs. Thomas Swobo entertained a few friens informally at cards Thursday evening nt the Allllord in honor of MM. Edward Dickinson. Mr. nnd Mrs. Oscar Williams and Altss Margaret Williams hnvo Issued Invitations for a dncing party at the Alillurd next Thursday - day evening , Mrs. C. II. Brown entertained a largo number of lady friends nt her residence , 123 North Twenty-second street , Friday after noon. noon.Masters Masters Samuel and Herbert Morse gave a luncheon to about seventy young people Friday afternoon nt their residence , Dodge and Thirty-second streets. Miss Louie Squires , daughter of Air , and Airs. C. E. Squires , "entertained a largo num ber of young people Friday evening at her homo , 'J02 South TvVenty-llfth street , Hobort Green's sister-in-law - - , Aliss Amanda Sommersof Peoria , 111. , Is visiting at bis residence , 417 North Fourteenth street , whore she will remain sos-eral weeks. Mr. and Airs. E. W. Nash gave a very pretty , though small , dancing party Tuesday evening In Honor of the young ladies who are visiting lu Omaha ami the young ladies homo from their schools tor thu holidays. Mrs. Edward Dickinson of Chicago nnd her daughter , AI Iss Jessie , who cuino over to attend thu party given by Bdward and Dwight Swobo Now Year's eve and who have been tbo guests of AIM. Thomas Swobo , returned home yesterday evening. Dcnn and Mrs. Gardner were called to > Utica , N. Y , , by the sudden death of Airs. Gardner's father , which occurred lost Sun l day morning. Airs , ( lardnor will remain for some tlmo nt her old homo. The dean re turned to Oinalm last Friday morning. Messrs. Charles and Augustus Kountzo , students at Yale , Herman and Luther Kountzo of St. Paul's ' school Concord , N. H. , George Mercer of Yale , Fred Rustin of And ovcr , Allies Rustin of Yule , Ed and Joe Norseman of Ann Arbor , left for tholr col leges yesterday evening. Mrs. Ezra Millard announce * the marriage of her duiiKhto.r , Alary Louise to Dr. Harold ( Jlfford on Tuesday December ! W , at Geneva. Switzerland. It Is expected that Ir and Mrs. Grifferd will return to America lid the month , tholr new roide > nc < ) on Capitol avenue , near the Alillard home , Dcing ready for occupancy. Aiaster Frank Brown entertained his young friends on Friday afternoon lust from X until n o'clock , ut the residence of nis parents , UK ) Capital avcnuo. Everything wus done to render the young folks happy nnd they all had a guy old tlmo. Among these prasent were ! Alisscs Bessie Holyoke , Helen Wollo , Louise /Cabiior , Gcorglo Hobble , Josephine Drake aud Masters Lorcu Drake , Howard Johnson , .Fred Larimer , Harry Wndf , Ted Holyoke nnd I lurry Hobblo. Air. Robert H. Willis , s-n of John 0. Willis , arrived from Nroy. N. Y. , Wednesday evening. Mr. Willis has been attending tbo Kcimclacr polytechnic Institute for tbo past four years , except two summers , when ho worked In Omaha surveying , Ho U sulTerlng now from n sprain In his foot whllo survey ing on the Hudson river. Ho will remain homo until ho recovers. Owing to the want of success attending the sale of tickets for tbapronienado concert which was to hnvtT iwon given tomorrow evening at the art pallrry on Hnrnoy street , the concert has been abandoned and the management announces that the exhibition will positively close tomorrow evening , To day und tomorrow then afford the last oppor tunity to see the greatest collection of pictures ever shown in the west. Air. and Mrs. W. D. . Shull celebrated the Eighteenth your of their married life New Year's eve In nu csH'cially | pleasant manner nt their homo on Poppelton avenue. The guests present to Join in the merry making nnd extend their congratulations over the birth of the New Year were ; Mr. and Airs , Kort , Mr. and Airs. Hlicom , Air. and Airs. D. Shull , Air. and Airs. H. P. Drexol. Mr. nnd Airs. Hilton , Air. and Airs. AI. O. Maul. Air , mid Airs. Samuel KaU of Douglas street entertained nt bleb live Just Tuesday evening In honor of Aliss Emma Romor of Osknloosa , la. , and Aliss Aland Elsuman of Sioux City. These present were tbo Alisses AInud Elsemaii , Emma Koincr , Fannie Hirst , Dollle I'olack and Came Goldsmith ; Alcssrs , Mr. Itoscnnn , Henry Newman , Sam Frank , Simon Goldsmith , Phil Rose , Air. and Airs. Jucobson nnd Air. 1'elnek. A very enjoyable evening was had , Air , Frank and Altss Else- man being the fortunate prize winners. Mr. and Airs. Fred Pnltenrath gave n small high-live party at their residence on Tuesday evening. Air. C. ( ! . Underwood nnd Aliss Alice Parker won llrst prizes. The contest was close between Airs. C. G. Underwood and Air. L. Strain ; for the remaining , prizes , Among those present were ! Air. L. Strung , Al Iss G. Bowman. Mr. Gould Diotz , AIlss Alice Parker , Air. E. Guertin , Aliss E. Godso , Mr. and Airs. C. G. Underwood. Aliss Hose TIchlofor , Air. and Airs. E. Wilson. Mr , and Airs , Gcorgo Gould rntertauied n few friends Now Year's eve very Informally. Progressive high-live was tbo principal ill- vortisument of tbo occasion. Airs. Grlswold winning tbo ladles' ' prl/u mid Air. Frank Fo.sbenner the gentlemen's. Tbo guests in- eluded the Aliases Coburn , Ainu Clark of Chicago cage , Mno Armstrong , Loulo Johnson and Messrs. Joplln , Hugh Joplln , Johnson , Gould , Downs , Fosbeunor , also Air. and Airs , ( iris- weld , Air. nnd Airs. Ewiiig and Air. and Airs. E. Armstrong. Mr. C. S. Potter , the nccnt of the Wells- Fargo express comnaiiy , entertained about twenty-six young men employed under him , at his residence , -1113 South Twenty-fourth avenue , on Now Years nt ii p. m. A sump tuous dinner was spread around whlcn tha guests gathered and to which they did Jus tice as only men , whoso services they know are appreciated , can do under such clr- I'liinstunccs. The illunor was tendered by Air. Potter as-u.slight recognition of the do- votcdness of his men during the heavy de- iiiiuuls made upon them iu holiday week. On Tuesday ovculug Aliss Inn Kennedy gave n very pleasant reception nt the home of gist parents , No. lliJft North Seventeenth street. Alusic nnd many enjoyable guinea were the .features of the evening ; also a very pleasing little musical programme was ren dered to the appreciative guests and many encores were happily responded to , after which a very sumptuous luncheon was nerved. The house was beautifully decorated. Allss Kennedy ! ( was assisted In receivlng-tbo guests , b.v . Master Chris Butler. Allss Kennedy , who has been spending thu holidays nt humc , will return to Browncll hall on Monday. Allan Spooner was pleasantly surprised by n New Year's eve partv , given by Ids young friends at his home on Nintcenth and Leaven- worth streets. Supper was served nt I o'clock , and after seeing the Now Year In they dispersed to their vnrloushomes , Imvng spent u most enjoyable evening. Those present were : Misses Lydo Loring , Bessie Alvord , Elma LowryLEdna Donahue , AInlColo , Rcttn Rassmusscn , Del Jones. Alinulo Patten , Helen Black , Grace Crawford , Ilnttio Paul son , Flo IlnyncnnudMessrs. Will Ahmansen , George Forgun , Charles Wcurne , Fred Wearno , Feorgo Rocho , Edward Black , Bert Bohar.ion , George Cose , Allan Spoonor and Robert L. Forgnn. Ttio now year ushered In ono .of the most pleasant surprise parties of the season. On Friday evening the friends of Air. Charles Gibbons took possession ot his homo nt Wul- nut Hill , und a most onjoynblit evening was spent In cards und dancing. Among those who participated in the pleasures of the even ing were : Alisses Allies , O'Kcofe , Cushlng , Klnsler , Mnhonoy , Aloyer , Crclghton , Clara Creighton , Swift , AlcShnne , May AlcShuno , Dwvor , Reynolds , Mason , Gibbon , Johns and Partner , and the Alessrs. dishing , Meyer , Klnsler , Swift , Allies , O'Koefe ' , Kennedy , James Kennedy , Garry , Reynolds , Ilynn , Schaller , Tcmpleton , Gnlliigbor. Frank Galla gher. Cooper , Murray , Snyder , Furuy , Chives aud Pnrmcr. A delightful children's party was given at tbo homo of Air. and Airs. 0. S. Eastman , Sta south Thirty-fifth avenue , Alonday afternoon from li to 5. The occasion was In celebration of the eighth birthday of Ernestine Eastman , who was given a surprise by the gathering of her young friends. Airs. Eastman was as sisted In entertaining the little ones by Airs. N. R. AIcLeod , and a royal time was enjoyed by all. Delightful games and dainty re freshments wore the features of the after noon. The little ones who enjoyed the party were Tommlo and Robert Sbrooder , Churlio and Ralph Drexel , Florence NUos , Allen and Gcorgo Hamilton , Bertha Clark , Bcnnlo and Eddie Johnson , Mabol Wllcox , and Ethel Straight. A reception In honor of ttio birthday of AILss Annie D. Guild was given by her pa rents at their residence , Z't'H Half Howard street , ou Tuesday evening , December " 0. The chief attractions of the evening were cards , music nnd dancing , anexcellentsupiicr being served , nnd so thoroughly did the party enjoy themselves that It was among the early hours of the following morning before they parted , Among those present were ; Alissoa Lizzie Brondlleld , Chapman , G. Goodlett , Klrkby , Bnnnochlo , Nellie Cook , Lilian Grif fith , All's. Chapman , nnd Alcssrs. W. Broad- llcld , W. and James Alllno , Alex Simpson , George Dunn , Tom Alyles , Ingersoll , Klrkby , Chapman , Goodlett , Broatchle and John Guild , Jr. It will bo remembered by many that Air. A. L. Pollock , editor for a time of tha Omnha Herald and Nebraska Watchman , left Omaha about n year ngo for the west In search ot fortune , The real estate excitement Just at that tlmo attracted him as It did thousands of others , to Salt Lake City , where ho wus Joined a few months Inter by Airs. A. L. Pol lock , his wife und live children. Air. Pollock speculated there for a tlmo in real estate to his profit , but In a few months the boom col lapsed , whereupon ho again engaged In jour nalistic work and is now editor of the Salt Lake Evening Times. His wife was hi deli cate honlth when she left Omaha nnd the change of climate has apparently been for the worse. Since the first or Augustmisfortune , , sickness and death have visited their homo and plunged It in deepest sorrow und mourn ing , Their con John , about ten year of ago was run ever by n motor car and his skull badly fractured , nnd before ho had fidly ro- covcreJ , Chnnnitig.tlin oldest boy was strick en do wti by a severe nttnckof typhoid fever mid narrowly oseaiicd death , At the same time their little daughter Kntlo passed through a severe slogo of diphtheria , while later , their youngest boy Lee , and their baby wcro taken sick with the snino dread disease and died after a few day's ' illno.ss. Airs , Pol lock is completely prostrated by this terrible aflllction and ber t'rienda fear that she may not recover. The Omaha Ghost Dance club gave Its first grand masquerade ball at Kesslar'u ball on New Year's eve , and it was an immense uc- cess , The ball opened with a representation of the now famous Indian ghost dunce , and It was KO realistic In Itx pcrformanro as to al most make the auillonco bcllcvn that It was In the bad lands v/.ttclilng thoSlnux warrlora themselves going through their wlerd evolu tions. This performance was pivcn on the stage by the members of the club dnmcd In full InUlan war costumes , It was n great tilt and promises to maku tbo club dances the most popular In Omaha , as the memuor.t In. teml opening all their balls In the future with this ilanco. Durlmr the evening Prof. U'llllu'ii Si-broth ( a club member ) , gave a line Illusion performance which wus heartily applauded. There was n splendid supper served In the hall after which tbo dance went merrily on lntcr porced with aomo line voc.il HoloctloiM rendered bv Airs. 1) ) . S. Foster and Mr. E , G , Millard. Taken altogether It wn the most social entertainment given In Omnha this winter , and reflects credit upon the moniDurs. Let the ghost dance club KO merrily oa. Wo wish It the success It d servo * . ,
