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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE , SUNDAY , JANUARY 25 , 1891.-SIXTEEN" PAGES , SOCIETY IN JHMI8TEH Happenings in the Smart World the Past "Week. SOCIAL EVENTS IN THE NEAR FUTURE , film , Colpotzcr'H Charming tlrcnUrjst Tins J Jams' lire-option The Cotil lion nt Cortlnndt Movements nnd Whereabouts. Socially the week has been an exceedingly busy one , the devotees of the smart world linvlnR had their lists crowded during the pastsoven days. It was the culmination of the socinl season , which has been undergoing mora or less notion , slnco Its commencement. Whllo the week has not boon pregnant with largo event * there have been a number of beautiful affairs that have excited the favor able comment of exclusive circles. Mrs. Col- power's breakfast nnd tea , the Woolworth cotillion , the IJnm's house warming nnd a number of ICcnslnptons and luncheons havu been the distinguishing features of the past week. This week promises little better than the ono Just closed. Mr. and Mrs. Yules nn- nounco n dancing party for their daughters on Tuesday evening. Mr. nnd Mrs. Ed Peck Will entertain a number of friends nt high five at their residence , IT'Jt Davenportslrcot , Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. II. Jntrlck have issued cards for a dinner on Wednesday evening. Hamilton Place , tbo beautiful residence of Mr. Uhnrles Vf. Ham ilton , will echo with llfo and gaiety on Wednesday , n reception being given by Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Cuinlng. The near approach of Lent has given wings lo the Indies of the beau monde , and from Ibis tliiio on until Ash Wednesday brings rest to the tired feet and weary bodies , tlio round of pleasure will bogrealorthnn boforo. < Vnd when the rest does como , it will close 31111 of the most brilliant seasons the social "ivorld of Omaha has enjoyed. London , not of Bclgrnvla , Is rejoicing in a new table game. "Tho Hobbles and the Burg lar " This is played on n chequer hoard , tlio moves after the fashion of chess. There nro % lx bobbles and ono burglar droll little Uuures. The burglar Is planted In the middle square. The gnmo Is for the bobbies to capture him that Is , to cioso In on him until ho has not a move loft. Hut they have to do this within twelve moves. If the burglar has still a way open nfter the twelfth move , he is deemed to have escaped , and the player has won. ' Ono of the most notable tendencies of the season is the constantly increasing number of woman scribblers whose mimes nnd per sonalities have been hitherto iiltoirotlier idon tilled with the most "exclusive set" of the fashion able world. Of coursa this "wanting to write" on the part of sociuty womenis a fad which is di rectly traceable to the success experienced by Mrs. Van Konssaoller Crugor nnd other welllknown Now York society favorites. Tlio fact has often been noted recently that the Kroator part of the literary production of the day Is accomplished by women ; and some of the biggest anU boat and most honestly won reputations in the literary world belong to members of the fnir sex. There of course-is a cause for this. It Is undoubtedly attributable to the fnut that , particularly in the larger cities , where the problem of existence is n very hard thing to solve , the prizes of literature , pure . Hid simple , nro not sufficient to tempt men into the field where ns the wo men are not usually entirely ucpoudont upon their own exertions. There uro no doubt hundreds of newspaper men throughout thocountry fitted for lltornry careers. But what nro the prospects ) The publishers of book's prefer to publish cheap editions of Kngllsh books or translations from the French , to native books : or else they do- tnand thnt the author pay tlio whole cost of the production : "What is .tbo result ? Un heardof , writers , with no capital to Invest In this way , cannot afford to outer Into such n speculation nnd they continue to urhul In dingy newspaper ofllccs or else seek the mag azines. The society writer on the other hand has money usually at her back. She commands a hoariiiff. She nav.s for the publication of her work and thu public puts Its hand in its pocket , puts down its dollars and then goes homo mid indulges In the luxmy of Miusiutr tbo ago , the author and the publisher for having thrust such rubbish down Its throut. Tlio Ijitdiot' Social. The sochil pivcn to thojndy friends of the order by Uninhii lodge of Kites , No. 119 , Tuesday - day evening in the club rooms , Fifteenth and Douglas , was ono of the brilliant social af fairs of the season. Tbo reputation which the Kilts hnvo made as pleasant liosts was moro tlian emphasized on this occasion , for , undou ntedly , it was ono of the most success ful entertainments ever given by the Best Pcoplo on Earth , which the more cnthusl- nstlu of the brethren allege tlio Initials H. P. O. E. stand for. A nil oft musical programme lasting about nn hour and a quarter served as a prelude to tbo chief attraction ot tbo evening the dancing. Tbo programme was opened by the Mando lin club , A medley by their director , Prof. Sutorlus , which was very daintily plaved. Mrs. Moeller then sanj ? "Tho Journey is Longa sweet tender ballad , beautifully rendered. Mr. Derrick , who has a very flexible bnrl- tone voice , gave "Anchored" particularly well , which merited tlio encore It received , Miss Lydln B. Russell , a tall and very handsome young woman , then recited the 'Chariot Koco , " from "Don Ilur. " It was Miss Kusscll's debut before nnOmaba audi ence , and she showed by her methods that all the kind things said about nor wore Justiiled. She has a line rending volco nnd her gestures represent tlio pootrv of motion.Vlillu Just n trlllo nervous , mill tno success nho scored was warranted by her very Intellectual reading - ing of one of the great stories of the past 11 fiv years. The Ilaydon string quartette with Prof. Bnetcns as director nnd llrst violin , played sovcriil'sclootioiiR from Schubert's works ro- iiiurkahly well considering that the club has not been organized mora than a month. Prof. Olnf 1'edcrson created n furore by his rendition of "II Uoborto 1)1 ) nvolo" on the lluto. ftlr. I'odorson showed himself n thorough musician nnd swa compelled to respond to an encore before tno uudlenco would bo satlstlcd , Miss Bertha Bnyllss has a beautiful so prano voice , rich and mellow in quality which blio uses In u manner tbnt leaves little to bo desired. Her rendition of "Dear Heart" was a gem and her singing was raptuously up- plauded. Prof. Hnotens gave two selections fromKhr- hardtontho violin , Prof , Sutorius closing the program nut with ttimmdolln solo , guitar tuvompnnlment. The decorations throughout the rooms whllo not oluborato were very pretty , ropes . of siullux having been turned around tlio 1 chandeliers , whllo rose bowls ntlod with rows adorned the window sills , and the corners of the rooms. Refreshments wcro served In the dining room Immediately after thu con clusion of tbo musk-nl programme and then the dancing commenced , tbo music belnp furnished by Boyd's opera house orchestra. Prof. Salisbury leader. There wns no set programme of dunces which made the evening certainly more social. Jlldgo Shields presided during the short Diustcul Introduction his confeit's on the com mittee having the soclnl in charge being : Messrs. J. K. Preston , Sidney Smith , S. K1 lingers , 0. K. Collins , Harry Jordan , W.J. Hughes. The piioSts present were ; Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Whitney , Mr. and Mrs. H. Purvis , Mr. and Mrs. 0. S. Potter , Mr , nnd Mrs. James K. Preston , Mr. and Airs , W. S. Shoemaker , Mr. nnd Mrs. P. V. Tuttle , Mr. and Mrs. II. jQ. Scholl , Mr. nud Mrs. H. O. Moody , Mr. nnd Mi's. C. W. Thompson , Mr , and Mrs , A. M. Pinto , Mr. nud Airs. M. S. Llnd soy. Mr , and Mrs. It , J. Donning , Dr. nnd Mrs. H. W. Ilydo. Dr. and Mrs. Kalph W. _ Council , Mr. anil Mrs. S. U. Hogora , Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Wheeler , Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Stoddurd , Mr. and Mrs. I ) , V. Burton , Mr. mid Mrs , M. 0. Peters , Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hunting , Mr. and Mrs. 1) . V , Sholes , Mr. and Mr . John I > ron l , Mr. nnd Mrs. K. O. McOll- ton , Mr. nnd Mrs. Hurry Lawrle , Judge and MM. OeorKO W. Shields , Mr , and Airs. K. S. Ilawloy , Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Rogers , Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Drtocoll , Mr. nnd Mrs. H. K. Ilurkot. Mr. and Mrs. Mlko Maul , Mesdames C. W. Hulott , H. K Weaver , Pratt , Fre mont , Nob. , Frances Mueller , W. II. Han- coclc , W. J. Vnllo. Vm. Oyter , ITrnncos Oyger , Ur. Uurroilglis , Misses Schcnck , Mor ton , Milestone , Oruco Clark , Haumnn , Shol- lenbt'rgpr , Marconu , Lyle of Chicago , Korty , Morris , Shull. Kmh. Tattun , L , M , Clark of Mcnomlnco , Mich. . Victoria , Drowns , Elliot , Hurlcley , Conner , winonn , Minn. , Hex , Alien , Kcnna , Weaver , IlaylNi , Unlley , Pcndextor , Concord , N. II. , Margaret HalUIn , Kussoll- Unnlield , Messrs. HldneySmlth , Keith , llarn- ard , Hulott , Davenport , Walter Hulutt , Derrick - rick , Fisher , .Ionian , Bnlch , Uush , K. G , ( lygur , Whllo , John Cotton , lllckox , Allen , woldiicr , Sutorlus , Ilarvcy Smith , 1) ) . A. Smith , C. K. Collins , F. H. Olick , W. D , Dennett , llarrv Uurkloy , Charles E. Illnek W. , T. IIiiKlics , 1'rof. Torrous , H. P. Potter , Prof. Duller , O. P. Goodmnn , . .1.V. . Phillips , Springfield , 0. , Williams , Ilowcll , Orldloy , Snyder. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mrs. Cottem'H Ilccltnl. The recitiil given Tuesday evening by tlio pupils of Mrs.I. W. Cotton ntthe Llnlugcrnrt gallery bi-ought out a very inrgo number of the musically inclined people of Ihc city , while It Introduced to the art circles of Omaha sev eral very promising soloists. It also demon strated that , vocally , the metropolis was qulto capable of holding Its own In the sphere of musle. Mrs. Cotton , who has been signally suc cessful in her work as n teacher of vocal music , displayed on this occasion , through her pupils , a knowledge of accentuation and phrasing , of technique , particularly gratify ing. ing.A A trio , composed of Misses Clnrkson , Good and Hlshop , opened the programme ) by ren dering .Smart's pretty tribute , " 01 Skylark for thy Wing , " in a manner that left little to ho desired , Tlio song was charmingly a'lnpted ' for their voices , the young ladies sinking with all the enthusiasm of youth. Miss Uowltt followed in a quaint melody , "Thou'rt AH to Mo , " by Dradikr , who is not heard often enough in musical entertainments. Tlio work was very carefully Kiven and won a merited round of iipplnuso. "A Summer L.OVO Dream , " by Cowin , who Is nothing if unt a writer of love ballads , was rendered by MissCainmun. The young lady was a trillo nervous , and this detracted n bit from the performance , hut she showed her self the possessor ot n. light sopr.mo voice , particulurlarly flexible in thomiddlo register. All the young ludy needs is confidence , and this will come with repeated olTorla under her excellent teacher. Mr. Whcrrv basso marvellously Improved that ono can hardly realize that his is the saino tenor volco , which has been hoard so often carry the high tenor parts in the Apollo club for several seasons past. It Is a voice that with n foreign cultivation , say three years , would mnko a fortune for Its owner. The young tenor ehoso for his solo ' 'O Vision Kntrnnclng" by Gorlnsr Thomas , which was beautifully rendered , notwitli < standing that the singer \Vas painfully em barrassed. It served to show the limpid quality of Mr. Wherry's voice nnd was ono of the penis of the evening. Miss Portorileld sang "Time and Tide , " by Uodney. The yonnpr lady has nn excellent foundation upon which to build u contralto voice of considerable compass , but she must forget hoi-self when shosings. Miss Doulten nnd Miss iiisnpp.vho can always bo relied upon , to sinp 'intelligently nnd well , pave a pretty selection from Do- libo's opera , "Latino , " "In the Deep llo- treat. " Their voices harmonize perfectly and the song proved to bo ouu of the pleasant dellRhts of the evening. Miss Cook , who is ono of Mrs. Cotton's star pupils , had two numbers oa the pro gramme , Loth Italian songs , ono being war tlculnrly ambitious , "Com o Delto , " from Donizetti's ' "Lucrozla Uorgin. " Her voice Is . a high soprano , of considerable strength , particularly sweet nnd refreshing In the middle register. Hut it is n question whether the young lady should sing Italian words , for her pronuncia' lion is not good and people who know some what of the language of sunny Italy marvel at the temerity displayed. Miss Cook sings inusiclallv , and If she takes proper care of her volco there Is a future before her. Mr. Dorn essayed the old favorite witl : bassos , "Hybrins the Cretan , " but the song proved to1 heavy for his volco. Mrs. Moeller wns in excellent condition , nnd she sung with deep religious fervor that beautiful songof Amoroso Thomas' , "Dos Thou Know that Sweet Landi" There is : dramatic quality about Mrs. Moellor's voice that is very engaging , and she uses it to good advantage. Miss Oliver , who Is an exceedingly sweo : and pretty girl , ono of the belles of Counci DlulTs nndn favorite in the social life o Omaha , and Mr. Wherry wen a round of np- plauso by their rendition of "Vieni nl MIo Sen , " by Millard. Thoyounglndy hasallKht , lloxibta soprano volco , which with training , would excel In coloratlno work , and blending with Mr. Wherry's mellow tenor made a musical picture qulto delightful. The programme closed with a quartette , "Cood Night , " from "Martha , " sung bj Mrs. Whltnoy , ' Miss Ball , Mr. Wherry am1 Mr. llcresford. The Second AnsomDIy. Wednesday evening the second assembly was danced at the Millard hotel nnd in many respects was oven moro successful than the Initial party of the season. There was nn absence of tnat stiffness nnd formality wide characterized the first party , nnd natural ! } mnac the affair all the moro enjoyable oh that account. The assembly represents , as it should , tb exclusive element of thosoclarliroof the city , and naturally invitations are sought aftci for the series of three balls which Is usually given during the season. The whole parlor floor , In addition to th dming room , wns given over to the dancer : nud the long corridors afforded excellent op portunlty for qulot conversation between those who cared little for the dancing , but 01 the contrary "would rather walk It out , " A fulc sprinkling of the older folk added al * to the pleasure or the evening , their presono being the subject of much congratulation 01 the part of the younger sot. It guvo solidity and. standing to the club nnd shbwed the drift of so'itlmont toward the assembly halls , Mrs. Bradford wore n beautiful own o' crepe , made in the empire style , decollot and entraino. Mrs , Will 1'opnloton , who haa boon a gren. favorite in society for a number of years were a pretty costume of white luce. Mrs. Itedlclc , black net ornamented with _ wreath of buttercups around thu corsage , which made the gown particularly effective and pretty. Mrs. Colonel Shoriaan were a decollete gown of whlto lace trimmed with ribbons , dancing Icneth. Mrs. Truitt appeared In her wedding go\vi : of heavy whlto silk , ontraino , Mrs. iiussoy , a very sweet and pretty woman , wore a dainty gown of golden brown rvno nnd velvet , which bccamo her beauty very much. Mrs. David Baum was gowned in a be coming costume of lilac silk , with feather ; trimming ; . Miss Gertrude Chambers were ra pretty contumo of pink Illusion. Miss Knanp. yellow stripped tulle , trim mod with natural \ ( lowers about thu skirt , madodnnclng length. Miss McCord of St Joe , who Is the guest li.Df Mrs. W. II. McCord , were a French combl- natiou of two shades ot brown in lace and silk. Miss Daisy Doano , who shows little the effects of the season's round of pleasures , were a pretty gown of white with a groupIng ,1 Ing of lnco about the shoulders. Miss Dcssle Yatcs , palo pink striped gauze. Miss Nash , plnlc embroidered tullo. Among the guests iirusont were : Mr. and Mis. Will licdlek \ , Mr. nnd Mrs. Will Popploton , Mr. and Mrs , B. U. Wood , Mr. and Mrs. MoWhorter , Mr. and Mrs. Lovt C.irter , Mr , nnd Mrs. Worn Chase , Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peck , Mr. and ( Mrs. Louis Bradford , Mrs. Sheridan , Mrs. Truitt , Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. McConl , Mr. and Mrs. Hussoy. Mr. nnd Mrs. II. S. Holl- ins , Mr. nnd Mrs. Dave Uiiuin , Ml&sos Hong. land , Laura Hougtnnd , 'Williams , Knapp , Chambers , Truitt , AVyman , Doano , Nash , Knapp , McCord , Curtis , . McCllutock , Vates , Dlshop , Carter , Messrs. Hodges , Drake , Barlow , Saunders , Turner , Smith , K. C. Barton , Caran , Wynun , Brlggs , Crofcot , Dr. Leo , Horbach , Coles , lllfcli Fivfl In Dundee Flitcc. DunJco Place high live club was hand- tamely entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Upton Friday evening. The attendance was unusually large , requiring seven tables , Those present were : Mr. and Mrs. 0. "W. Keith , Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Morphy , Mr , and Mrs , K. A. Benson , Mr , and Mrs. \ \ \ H. Hancock , Mr. and Mrs , V , A. Smith , Mrs. Hamilton , Miss Hamilton , Mr. Charles Hamilton , Mr , Weir , the Misses Weir , Mrs. Judge Benson. Mr , Frank Car- inlchaelMr. and Mrs.Dr.HtoncMlM Huttcr- llcld , Mrs. Meager , Mr. Jume * N . Oreeno , Mr. JohnT. Shannon , Mr. Hickox , Miss Per kins , and others. Miss A. Weir played as a gentleman and Mrs. C. W. Keith carried away the honors and Miss Porklns nud Mr. Weir were con soled "boobvwlso. " Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Benson entertain the club Friday , January 30. Tlio Woolwnrth Gorninti. Cortlnndt , the beautiful homo of Mr. and Mrs , J. M. Woolworth , wns the scene of a. very pretty gcrmnn Tuesday evening , given in honor of Miss Hlbbard who Is the guest of Miss Woolworth. The particular guest of the evening wns once a resident of Omaha , but of late years has resided with her par ents In Ucchcatcr , N. V. She Is an extremely pi-ctty yoang woman nnd undoubtedly Iscn- Joylng her visit to old SCOURS very much , for she ha * been the recipient of n number of so cial courtesies since her ndvent In the city. The Woolworth residence U beautifully planned for d.mdntf parties , the drawing room and the llbrnry opening Into ono an other , which wasctuihedforthooecaslon. ' ho inuiteal union orchestra \vai stationed in the dining room and thocntlro arrangement was in keeping with the pastreputatlon of these charming people , who of late ho.vo done little entertaining. Mr. 1C. Charles Ilenton , who Is n eenlui as a leader of thcj gertinui , led on this occasion , introducing a number of exceedingly intri cate and clover figures ; nnd the young Indies and gentlemen who followed his lend danced wltn much enthusiasm , for gertnans haVe been very fevrthls year and the participants were determined seemingly to make as uiuuh of their opportunity as possible. The favors were all ribbons , except in the last tlguro the f.ivors for the ladles being fancy Trench ciilendnrs nnd photograph frames for their escorts. Ono Indirect tlguro that wns qulto new to Omaha and which gave lots of amusement , was arranged with ribbons lettered la pold , "Komeo , " "Antony " " " " " " " , "McCilnty , "Jack , "Tom , "Tho Doj , ' , " receiving which the gcntlomon commenced n search for their partners , whoso ribbons might rend , "Juliet , " "Clropntrn , " "Anuio Hoo'nny , " "Jill , " Jerry , " "Old Mother Hubbard , " By this means partners for tbo cotillion woroselecteJ , resulting as follows : Mr. Cartau nnd Miss Hlbbard , Miss Woolworth - worth and Mr. Uhaso , Miss Curtis and Mr. Whlttnore , Miss Doano and Mr. Hoffman , Miss Carter and Miss Couglilin , Miss Stevens nnd Mr. Kennedy , Miss Drake and Mr. Clark Hedlck , Miss Jordan and Mr. Slior- wood , Miss Drake and Mr , E. McCan , Miss Wyman nnd Mr.'StewurtShears , Miss tomlly Wnkoloywith Mr. Dosring , Miss Dwlfe'ht with Mr. Crary. Among tbo on-lookers were Mesrtaincs Chase , Uollins. Whltmore , Flotnou Drake , Miss Amos , Miss Crary , Miss ShivcrlcU. Mr * . Colpotzor'n Ton. Following their charming breakfast , Mrs. Colpetzer nnd Mrs. Dubols gave ono of the most enjoyable teas of the week on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Tlio Rcntlcmen were invited to this affair nnd after the refregi ments which suggested n dinner more than a tea , high-Uvo was played until a Into hour. A novel idea wns introduced at this tea which will undoubtedly meet wittt imitation , which wo are told is the sincerest flattery. Before the gentlemen descended the staiw leading to ttiodnr.vlng room they were pre sented with an envelope tied with ribbon , which on being opened disclosed a lady's name , this lady was the gentleman's partner to tea and tno tublo at which they were to sit was found by the color of the ribbon , a corresponding color being placed in the centre of tto tables. Four courses were served , bouillon , quail , scalloncd oysters and scalloped potatoes , snlad and coffee , followed by vosselrodo pudding. fn order to break the monotony which might follow the termination of the tea , quo tations were given the ladles nnd gentlemen , the first part being given to the forinor , the second to the latter , nnd the two parts being Joined Jlxcd the partners for hlcrli five. To illustrate , the quotation "All that glitters" was givoa to a lady , "is not gold" to a gen tleman , and the persons holding thcso two portions became pnrtuors. Two prl/es were given , ono to the" ladies , which was won by Mrs. C. S. Raymond , the gentlemen's prize- - being given to Mr.V , L > . Alexander. The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Cushlntr , Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher , Mr. and Mrs. Kinsman , Mr. and Mrs. Branch , Mr. nud Mrs. Paxton , Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood , Mr. and Mrs. Motcalf , Mr. and Mrs. S. I1. Morse , Mr. and Airs. Sloan , Dr. nnd Mrs. O. F. Hoffman , Mr. nnd Mrs. Hnymond , Mr. nnd Mrs. Wallace , Mr. nnd Mrs. Curtis , Miss Curtis , a sister of Colonel S. S. Curtis , Mr. and Mrs. Babcock - cock , Mr. and Mrs. Van Kuren , Mr. and Mi's. Cady , Mr. nnd Mrs. Kirkondall , Mr. and Mrs. Estnbrool > k , Mr and i Mrs. Squires Mr. and Mrs. Lee \ Air. mid Mrs. W. T. Al len , Mr. and Mrs. Coo , Mrs. Harbor , Mr. and Mrs. Keller , Mr. Bishop , Mr. nnd MM. Dcltz , Mr. and Mrs , Swebe , Mrs. Orr. Mr. Gulou , Mr. Whlto , Mr. John MoShime , Mr.aud Mrs , Ames , Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Alexander , Mi ami Airs. Ed Cudahy , Mr.a. D. * C , Dmibixr'H Kensington. Thursday afternoon Mrs. D. C. Dunbar. assisted by Mrs. Lewis , Mas. H. T. Janos and Mrs. 13. V. Lewis , gave a beautlfu Kensington at her residence in Kountzo Place , The house which is exceedingly cosy was elaborately decorated with smihix , the prevailing vailing color being red , and It mlgh have been with propriety called i. rod tea , instead of its simple 11,11110 of Kensington. A pleasant feature of the nttornoou was the music , which was rendered by an orchestra of three pieces stationed nt the head of the stairs , which played airs from the loading operas nnd hits of classical music from half past 1 until ( t , Chamber muslu wns rendered by Miss Lid' dell , whoso excellent contralto volco wns board to good advaatago in several songs , notably , "I Am Thine , " Three young ladies MUs. Llpp and the Misses Chamberlain later gave n trio for mandolins and violin , which created qulto n furore , the young la dies showing musical ability of no mean order. Mrs. Lewis presided at the punch bowl , which wns red la color , the glasses also being ofthosnmo shade , Mrs. Lewis wearing a handsome gown of rod silk , clcml train and V shaped necit made in the princess stylo. The dining room table \vaa very prettily decorated - orated , the candelabras having dainty rod shades on thorn , The effect was clmrmlng , the tout onseniblb being perfect. Tbo con versation ranged from the latest style of dress to feudalism and .servants. Among the larco number of guests present the follow ing , nro recalled : Me-jdnmos Hector , Lowl ? , James. Dloom , Williams , Lewis , Thompson , Lnlly , Kilduff , Bay , Corby , Miss Corby , Shoppaii ! , Benson , Swobo , Tuttle , Meyer , \Voruen , Miss Walker , Janes , Lindscy , Fishor.Cruinmer , E. A. Benson , Charmlchael , Mlnnchan , C ! ratio t , Hcustis , G. A. Joslyn , Van Court , Harry Laurie , George Fisher. " A Cob-Web Party. Mr. nnd Mrs. L > . M. Talmago received a number of their friends at their pleasant now homo , on West Farnam street Monday even ing in honor of their guests , Misses Kiln Plko and Mnbol McCun of Onona , Iowa. On entering the company found It dlfllcult to reach the clonk rooms on the second floor on account of thomany wcbi of different colored twino. After tbo company had gathered thov wcro each requested to find cards , ono giving the word "lady'1 and the other "gentlo- man" and trace to the end , which brought thorn in contact with their partners for the evening. On the strings a short distance apart were fuvow for the encouragement of the worltors Prizes were awarded to the couple who IhiUued llrst , also the .0110 flntsh- ing last. After refreshments were served games , muslu and a social tlmo In general were enjoyed until the time to bid good night to the hoitess. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Gates , Mr. and Mrs. K. i B.Tnlmago ; Misses BoutellovTboinR'i ' , Miner , Charlotte , Talimige nnd Ada Tnlmago and Messrs. Dotitelle , Rhodes , Kunls , Buttcrtleld. Ti-nl , Grlswold , Ueld Taltmigo ainl l-'rcd A. Talraage. Mr. null Sirs , llrnwn Knt rtnlu. . Oa Wednesday evening a very delightful I propresMve high fWo party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Ed N. Brown at their residence , 2i28 Spruce street. The following guosta were present : Mr , and Mrs. J , n. West , Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Armstrong , Mr. and Mrs. O. n. Kathburn , Mr. nnd Mrs. W. H , Mathews , Ur. and MM. Patten , Mr. and Stlce , Mr , nnd Mrs , Ed. Hall. Mr. aad Mrs. C. U. Hunt , Mr. and Mrs. Wilde , Mr. nod Irs. B. E. HoRcrs , Harry Sides nnd Julius .ilngstad. T-i Harry Sides nnd MRvKil. Hall carried oft ho first prize. Mrs. vTr R. Rntbbuni nnd drs , Wlldn winning the booby prizes. After .ho conclusion of the prone refreshments xvero .orved . and music by Mr , Kd Hall brought ho evening to n close.01" The Ijntm' itrci-ptloti. "A house is the rclVeetlon of Its owner , " aid a wise man long uK9cm the old Athcnlim days , ns ho pazcd rounU nbout the homo of an Athenian dlgnltnrjT-nllod with Its treas ures of art , with Its cogtly r.iut rare tapestry ind rich with the bric-a-brac ' of the past. And the same remarkIs'Ms true today n ? It ivus la the tlmo of 8'tOurIpidai and Aristo phanes. K Ono could not liclp " but recall thisvl o [ iroverb as they entered the residence of Jolonel "W , H. Ijams , 20-J1 Howard street on Thursday afternoon , for the IJnms mansion , now that It is yomtilcted , Is one of the most charming In the west. The reception which Mrs. W. H. IJnms cave m honor of her daughters , MtssCnrrio IJnms nnd MM. Uana Dander , from U until li on Tuesday brought out the smart world In large numbers. Curiosity , wtilch is so won derfully developed , both m the masculine and , feminine nature , wns whetted to ti very sharp edge , forth" decorations and the plan of the house have been inuch talked of In ex clusive circles. People wauled to sco what n woman could do in the way of architecture , and in Interior ornamentation for the credit of this handsome homo belongs to Mbs IJnms who carried out In every line nn Idea formed after yearn of earnest study , as to the proper tintsthatihould boused In heightening the work of the architect , ArtisL'ullvtholntorior.of tholiousotsapooni .n color. There is n rcstfulncss nbout It which is very , very pleasant. And In addi tion the young ladv has shown an apprecia tion of detail which Is nil the moro remarlc- nblo when it is remembered thntshe has done Ittlo In either painting or ilr.uvlng herself. Palms in endless numbers stood on the stairways and In the rooms , lending their green refreshing color to the prevailing tone of the house , and instead of diminishing tbo effect they heightened It. U'nrm ilroj burned In the pretty grates nnd the gu : shone over the leaders of the fashionable world who Had come out to assist in the house warming , for tlio rccoption was thnt as , much as any thing , this being the llrst tlmo that has been thrown open to any considerable number of uests. ' Iif addition to Miss Ijams and Mrs , Lan der , Mrs. IJanis was assisted in receiving by Mesdaincs Richardson , ' Uuohnnnan , Bacon , Millard , Morris , Kollltis , Misses Wnkeley , Oftdcn , Boyd , Bishop , Mtllard and Hal- combo. Mrs. JJams were a Very effective gown of black satin with a front of black thread Inco over wli ite , cntraine. Miss Ijams , who Is a very quiet and reserved young woman. Impress ing ono wi'.h the ide.i that her thoughts nro always upon weightier subjects than droas , nnd Interior decorations , was costumed In a grey eropo falling in soft folds , u Bertha of duchess lace nbout the sauaro corsage. Mrs. Lander , a woman quite noted lor her intelligence , her wit nnd repartee , were a gown very similar to her mother's , a black satin , relieved by line lnco about the throat. The other ladles were in full reception costume - tumo and the effect was delightful in the ex treme. The Musical union orchestra , sta tioned ahovo stairs , added wonderfully to the occasion , which , taken all in all , was one of the signal successes of an exceedingly gay and foitivo social stinaon. Among tlio guests present were .lames Joseph Millard. floury Yatcs , Yost , Peck . Funkhauser , Aicheson , Poppleton , Brooke , Hill , Sharp , DUnay , Dickey , [ Cellar , Joseph : Barker , liorbadj.iJ. N. H. Patrick ! , W. D. Millard , A. C. P.owell , C. M. Powell , Congdon , Lohmer , D. JI. Wheeler , Jr. , Collins lins , Wood , Burns , Sarsen , Porter , Pritebett , , Green , Squires , Stobbinft , Gilbert , Uoso'.vatcr , Brings , McCord , C. 'VV. Hamilton , Kcn- edy , S. : B. Brown , C. Will Hamilton , Ivllpat- rlc-k , Hill , Baldwin , A.Ui. Smith , McKoiina , Wincote , McCormick , Koinlnpton , Mulr.Brad- ford , M. T. Patrick , Chase , , Howard , Smith , Uudahy , McWliortor , Kirigwnlt. A. C. Wnko- loy , A. D. Jonefr , Thurston , Ford , Mercer , Coutimt , Will Popploton , Ames and Boggs , tbo Misses Summers , Jfimily Wnkutey , Leila Shears , Jordan. HalljTDavis of Osceola , Campbell. Bossla Yates , , Murryi Nash , Mo- Cord of St. Jpseph , Chambers.'Mabel Smith , Turner , Kennedy " "Fnirnfo Kennedy ; Pouns- ' - ' ' - < - ' ford , Knight. - it' A Clinrinlnic lircukfiist. Among the very pleasant social events , not only of the week , but of the season , the breakfast given by Mrs. Frank Colpetzer and Mrs. Dubois Tuesday at 13 o'clock , takes a prominent placo. It was such a .delightful innovation thnt the hostesses were warmly congratulated upon the inauguration of a now form of society entertainment , that Is , new to Omaha. The Colpetzor residence on South Twenty' fifth avenue is ono of the very cosy mid pleasant homes of the city. Built with a view of thorough comfort , the rooms open Into ono another in n manner that is particu larly restful. The library and dining room occupy n largo space on the south , the drawIng - Ing room being on thw north of tbo wide , roomy hallway , very suggestive of old south ern houses before the war. The rooms wcro exquisitely decorated with smilax nnd roses , the latter especially being placed in every conceivable niche and corner that would hold a rose bowl or a jardiniere , and the perfumes they emitted carried ono to the south land where summer exists the year round. Tbo guests were received in the drawing room , the breakfast being served on sinail tables placed in the hall , itvtho library nnd In the dining room. The service wns in live courses , fruit , bouillon , codllsh balls , pota toes , swcot potatoes and fried ovstors , wafllos and a soufllo in baskets. Chocolate and coffee wcro served with the courses. After which came bonbons and thnt Jieht , airy conversa tion which is presumed to follow so excellent at menu. The following guests were present : Mes- dainos Warren Rogers , T. .T. Rogers , Oscar Williams , C. K. Yost , Guy Barton. Clovton. Arthur Wakeloy , "Woodworth , Rollins , Dur- neil , Boggs , W. B. Millard , .T. H. Mtllard , Burns , Gilbert , Lovl Carter , Chris Hartman , O. M. Garter , Or. Dciiiso , Grant , Dan Whee ler , Jr. , Clem Chose , Joseph Darker , John Barker , Churchill Parker , Linlnger , Haller , Keller , Miss Clark , Mesdames C. J. Green , Bradford , Charles W. Hamilton , C. Will Hamilton , Briggs , llrown , Hoaglnnd. McKee - Kee , Hingwnlt , Cornish , Uedick , Wood , Dundy , Johnson , Mills. Hoglen , Burt , Dr. Smith , Rustin , Lyle Ulckcy , W. G. Clarice , IJr. Urown , J. E. Baum , Frank Mulr , Valll , Miss Miller , Mesdames Tukoy , Turner , Woodman , Cook , Freeman , Hawlov , Thurs ton , Poland , Daily , Miss Cook , Miss if lichen. Mrs. and Airs. Fricuhott Entertain. The homo of Mr. nnd Mrs. George E. Pritchott was most beautifully and artistic ally decorated on Tuesday evening last , the occasslon of which beitm , butterfly high flvo party , the guests beiligMrs. W. "V. Morse , Mr. and Mrs. McICennajiMr. nnd Mrs. Pock , Mrs. Cumins' , General > pnd Mrs. Cowin , Judge nnd Mrs. T rirston , Mr. and Mrs. Barton , Mr. twiil Mrs. Wakoloy , Mr. and Mrs. Bonjanlm Smith , Mr. and Mrs. Yost , Mr. ana Mrs. Dennett , Mr. and Mrs. Richardson , Mr. aU'fl'Mrs. ' McCord , Mr , and " Mrs. Henry W. YrtJ2i , Mr. and Mrs. J , N" . 11. Patrick , Mr. nndrAJrs. Murphy , Mrs. Himnnn , Mr. and Mr mCoutant , Mr. nnd Mrs. Ramsey , Mr. nntti JM. B , D. Wood , Mr. nnd Mrs. Levi Carter , Wss Carter , Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barker. Mr. land Mrs. Howard Smith , Mr. and Mrs. Ate/lay. Mr. nnd MM Barltalow , Mr. and Mw 'Wullaco ' , Mr. It. W. Patrick. The tables worU assigned to the gentlemen by means oftiny American flags and to the ladies by paiw ; knives of every conceivable . shape. Bi0l ! The hostess had piwpared by her own. dainty handiwork Kolddif buttcrllles having wings of gauze ot every shade known to orl to bo given to the wltftier ' of each game At the end of thd evening thu successfu winners in.ulo quite a handsotna appearance hodected with golden buttcrllics. A delicious punch , saUds anil leas were served during the evening- . A. Coitverriiizlnno , Ono ot tbo most charming nnd unique as well as novel entertainments of the season was the "Conversazho" given by the Misses' Schleslngor at their residence last Sunday eve , The Conversazione consisted of ten topics which the participants were compelled to discourse upon. They were : I. A Jour ney to Council Dluffs. 2 , Parlcz voua Fran- cais , a. The Indian. 4. The Last L. A. C. E. fl , Ueclproclty. 0. The Next tin- gaged Two. 7. Is Atarrlago a Failure t 8. The Bachelors. 9. McKlnlcy , li ) . My Ideal. A change of partners was made by match- ing most aptly gotten up quotations nnd for supper by matching valentines. The gent's ' prtzo was carried oft by Dr. HosownUir ; the ladles'by MNs Bonus : the consolations by Miss Bloom nnd Mr. Weasel. Thcwo present were ! Miss Donna of Mil waukee , Miss Mimdelbaum of Detroit , Miss Helscnstcln of Plttsburg , Miss Stemoof Albany - bany , Miss Hloom of Iowa City. Misses Now. I man , Kiiulskopf. Polack , Goldsmith , Hans , ] Decker , IJosowatcr , Bluger , Sellpsohn , Mrs. Harris , llov. Dr. Hoscnnu , Dr. Koscwnter , Messrs , Bloom , Trancrmnn , Meyer , Delchcs , A. nnd E. Wosspll , yollgsohn , Hose. Frank , Goldsmith , Slomnn , Oborfelder , Kludskopf , Kaufmann , Harris and M , Cohftn of Nem York. A 'Topics" 1'nrly. A pleasant relief from the monotony of nigh flvo parties was the "topics" .party given by Mr. nud Mrs. Thomas V. Godfrey to a number of their friends ThursJay evenIng - Ing at their resilience , 205 Soiith&'ith avenuo. Twelve subjects were discussed as follows : 1 , "The Weather ; " ' > . "Indian Question ; " 3. "Women ; " 4. "Our Xntlvo Humes ; " C > . "Onions ; " (1. ( "Are Men Putlont : " 7. "Tho World's ' Fair ; " S. "Electrocution vs. Hung- hie ; ' U. "Is Marriage n Failure ; " 10. "Tho Future of Oninha : " 11. "Aro Women Hu- morou ? ; " 113. "The Greatest Man of the Ago. " "Aro Men Patient" brought out a host of opinions and they were ns widely divergent as ono might expect from such a question. After tbo discussion * wcro concjudnd. ro- froshnmnts were served thu Ice cream Iwmg In the form of an open book tijioii which rested two leaves one containing the word "Topics" and the other having printed there on the sentence "Lotus tnlk nwhllo" and the list of iuhloots which were discussed during the evening. It was charmingly conducted and as the conversation was carried on In n progressive form at times the rooms suggested a modern Bnbol , Among tlio guests present were : Mr. and Mrs. Shannon and Miss Wallace , Mr. and Mrs. R A. Smith , Dr. nnd Mrs. P. A. Mer rill , Mr. and Mrs.W. 1C. Kurtz , Mr. nnd Mrs. C. A. Claplin.'Mme. Clnplln. Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. t'hllllppl , Mis ? Taylor , Mis * Hush Phll- llnpl. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. H. McCouncll , Mr. nnd Mra. H. W. Crov , Mrs. Todhuntor , Mr. nnd Mrs. H. S. Ford , Mr. and MM. C. K. Doss , Mr. nnd Mrs. K , B. Hooves , Mr , and Mrs. R Barnard , the Misses McCho'inn , Miss Sylvia Crawford , Mr. A. Carlisle. Mr. Oeoriio Ban croft , Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Hills , Mr. frank Hills , Dr. and Mrs. OeorgoKcigenbijuia , Mr. and Mrs. J , S. Knox. High Five in tiieSuburbs. ThoICountzo Place high live club met at the residence of Mr. and MM. D. C. Dunbar , 2010 Blnnoy street , on Friday evenlnc. In stead of the usual mode of drawing for part ners , nn Inovatlon was introduced by which the gentlemen got the name of nn author and the lady thu nnmo of ono of his works on their cards. Such as "Low Wallace" for the gentleman nnd "Ben Hur" for the lady. The rooms wcro beautifully decorated with flowers and plants , giving a f ragranco that was most pleasing nnd helped to make the evening a most enjoyable ono. A dainty luuch was served that was most acceptable and reflected great credit upon the hostess. After a spirited gnmo. Mrs. Mhmuan. won the lady's prize , a beautiful silver tea spoon ; while Air. J. J. Gibson , carried oil the gentle man's prize for the second tlmo , consisting of a chased china cup and saucer. The following members and guests were present : Mr. nnd Mrs. D. C. Dunbar , Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Blum , Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Edniiston , Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Fisher , Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Fowler , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. J , Gibson , Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Ilustus , Mr. and Mra. Harry Lawrio , Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Lewis , Miss Lipps. Mr. nnd Mrs. II. Jaynes , Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Mi'iahuu , Miss Martin , Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Van Court. Guests : Air. and Mrs. L.V. . Corby , Mr , and Mrs. Bourke , Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Shepard , Mr. and Mrs. Jossclyn , Miss Colby nnd Mrs. Lally. The next mooting will bo held at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Fisher , 1033 Lathrop street , on Friday evening , Jan uary DO. DO.A A Pleasant High I'lvo Party. Wednesday ovcuincr Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Calm , 2235 Farnam street , gave ono of the ! pleasantest high flvo parties of the season tea a number of their frlonds. Eight tables were occupied by interested players and at the conclusion of the series of games prizes were distributed as follows ; First ladies' prize to Mrs. Moritz Meyer , a pair of hand some gaiters ; second ladies' prize to Mrs. Lobman , a pretty hisguo ornament. The first gentleman's prize was won by Mr. Andrew Haas , a pair of black silk suspenders - ors ; the second centlemcn's priyobeing given to Mr. Lyman Fisher , an Ivory paper cutter. Refreshments followed , which were quite as delightful ns the games wcro exciting. The Cahn residence Is particularly adapted for entertainments such as this was , being larito and roomy , nnd the guests enjoyed greatly the opportunity to meet in their own homo two of Omaha's well known people * . The guests present were : Mr. and Mrs. Seligsolm , Mr. nnd Mrs. Grotte. Mr. and Mrs. Adler , Mi1 , nnd Mrs. Now , Mr. nnd Mrs. Simon Fisher , Mr. nnd Mrs. N. P. Feil , Mr. and Mrs. Lobman , Mra. llosowator , Mrs. Heller , Mlas Hosewator , Mrs. Ivatz , Miss Blum of lowii City , Mrs. Fisher , Mr. and Mrs. Moritz Meyer , Air. and Mrs. Levy , Mrs. Hothscliild , Mr. and Mrs. George Hoyn , Mr. nnd Mrs. Mnndclberg , Mr. Haas , Mr. Pollack , Dr. Hosewatcr , Mr. Hose. In Honor of Mr * . VVillai'd. Tbo pupils and admirers of Mrs. Emma Willard , the pioneer In higher education of women , propose to preserve her memory nnd thnt of her pupils through a literary m omor- lal nnd a reunion nt the Columbian exposi tion. tion.Several Several hundred enthusiastic letters have been received favoring the idea. The com mittce wish to secure the addresses of all pupils ; if these are sent to Mrs. Florence Montgomery Taylor , Canton , 111. , It v/ill greatly expedite the work. Mrs. Willard was the only woman honored by having her portrait placed in the government exhibit at the centennial nnd It Is very fitting that at this exposition her services to the cause of education shall ho remembered. The disadvantages under which women labored are unknown and to be Informed is to better appreciate the day out of which the "coming woman' ' has come. Mm. ( ilbson'H High Ton. Mrs. L. C. Gibson , Twenty-second and I streets , South Omaha , last Tuesday enter tained thirteen lady frlonds at high tea. Thos- - present were Mesdames John P. Kvcrs , Fred C. Van Uow , FidolioM. Van Orsdol , Arthur W. Saxo , B. F. Carpenter , Eli H. Doud James II. Van Duson , Edward J. Solcora , Clarence Gibson , Dwight L. Holmes , Fred M. Smith , James C. Casey and George F , French. Mrs. Gibson , with her usual tact , enter- tallied her guests very charmingly , while the dinner was ns delightfully served ns It was palatably prepared. Tbo Initiatory success of Mrs. Gibson will bo followed by a number of high teas during the season. Tim \\oi k'n Marrlagss. IIUNTIUI ASI > IHVIS. A wedding that occasioned a great deal of surprise wns solemnized In Chicago on Mon day evening at the residence of the bride's sister , Mrs. Carlyle , at 4010 Ellis avenue , the contracting parties being J. F. Hunter , nd- vorthing agent of Boyd's opera house , nud Miss Emma G. Davis , Hov , Mr. Wintorman , of ono of the leading Hohcopal churches of- delating. Mr. Hunter's froqucut trips to Chicago are now explained , and the well wishes of many friends go out to tbe newly married ooople. The bride U u very pretty and fascinating young woman , who will bo quto an acquisi tion to the social life of the city. Mr , and Mrs. IlunUr returned to Omaha on Wednes day and nraat homo'JO " Dodge street. IIOOTK .vxn WKSTOX. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the residence of Dr. H. H. Babeock , a cousin of the bride , nt Highland Park , 111. , on Mon day evening lust , whoa Mr , Charles O. Booth , who It a nalosinan in the store of C. S , Kay- mend , and Miss Pauline Wcstoa of Wash ington , D. c , were united In marriage , After a short wedding tnur they have returned - turned to Omaha and are residing at , i-WO Davenport street , KITE AND JHKFHKMOS , At the rosidcnco of S. J. Duncan , " 013 LuUoatroct , Omaha , January 1 , by Uov. W. MRS. J. BENSOR THIRD WEXEXK. uoK iv The most phcnominally successful advance sale of Ladies' , Misses' and In fants wear ever made in the west. Wo slvo the following unprecedented offers for this wrok This Garment will be sold for 79c , And h guaranteed to bo worth double. The number of these robes Is limited. Only one garment to a single purchaser. Children's Drawow , 10c > . Children's Embroidered Drawer. * , S3e , Infant1 ! ! Knibruldercil Cambric Slips > c. Children's Clowns , 4i ? and upwards. Wohnvn Just received an elegant line of Infants' Slips , long anil short , I'lni ) I'roMi'h Niilnsook Sllin. with band work , allow at SI.M Heavy Twilled Children's WalM.s. STiconU Mall orders * promptly lilted , but Indies will plon o bear In mind these piirinoiits cannot bo duplicated , theieforu early si'lccilous arc arcMRS. . 3. BENSON , 21O-212 SOUTH FIFTEENTH STREET. If. I3c.ni , Jniiuu Kilo nnd Mlas Minnie . .TofI I fcrsou , bold of Omaha. KOKsTKii'j ASH rir.rTnii. I A quiet wedding took place last Wednesday at St. Mary Magdalonn's church in which Miss Anna Koesters of this city nud Oscar Plofforof Crcston , la. , were united in matri mony. Rov. Ccargo ! J. Glauber ofllclnting. On account of the brlilo's family bulng in mourn ing the event was strictly private ; only the Immediate relatives of the contracting parties doing present. The bridal couple took the afternoon Chicago Burlington & Quiney llycr for Chicago , from where thov will visit at Columbus , Cincinnati , O. , and other joints | of interest. After a sojourn of six weeks they will bo at homo nt Crcston , la. , where ho groom is engaged in business. MOVIMIIOnts ° nnd Whereabouts. MUs Clara Brown will go south shortly for her health. Miss May Clark returned to her homo in Chicago last Tuesday. Mr. B. Simeral has gone to Portland , Ore. , to bo absent until February. Mr. M. T. Oroonof Chicago , n brother of Mrs..Frank Colpctzur , visited the latter last Sunday. The Fortnightly high flvo club was entcr- nlnedlast evening by Mr.aud Mrs. D. J. Collins on Park avenue. Mrs , Hlchard C , Cushlug has Issued cards for n luncheon nnd high live party on Thurs day afternoon , February . Mrs. Mary A. Coburn , who has been visit- Inn her daughter , Mrs. Frank Gregory , 818 Park avenue , left Friday lor Pnlatka , Fla. Mrs. Martin Calm returned homo Friday from a six weeks visit to her relatives In Chicago. She w.is accompanied by her two sons. sons.Mr. Mr. Frederick Grovcgrnhn , who has been visiting his ladv friends for the past four month : ) , returned to his homo at West Point , Nob. , after n very onjoynblo trip. Mrs. Joslnli French Hill entertained at a 1 o'clock luncheon Mrs. Baldwin , Mrs. Aitchoson , Mrs. Mclntosb , Mrs. F. M. Kich- ardson , Mrs. Vilcs , and Mrs. Chase. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Blust , nt their homo , U207 Wlrtstrout , entertained a merry crowd ot young people from the Bluffs Thurs day evening. High live was Indulged in nud refreshments served. Wednesday evening Mr. nnd Mrs. Henry W. Yates gave a charming dinner party to Bishop \ \ orthington , Mr. John Worttungton , Mrs. Murphy , Dean Gardner-Mr. nud Mrs. Dirton , Mr. nnd Mrs. Prilchott. Mr. D. 11. Young , former director of the Apollo club , will make his debut in Now York In tlio baritone part of Alassonot's "Eve" with the Now York Chorus society under C. Mortimer Wisko's direction on Fob wary 5. A delightful skating party was given at the lake Friday evening. Among these partici pating were : Mr. and Mrs. John Eponoter , Miss Nellie Cotror , Miss Vnleta Ambrose , Miss Marguerite Cotter , Mr. Hall Shook , Mr , Hurry Cotter , Mr. Moores. The Knights of Honor , a class of young reen of Om.iha View , will give nn entertain ment at the Hillside Congregational church on Fob. C. The alfair promises to bo soino- diing out of tlio ordinary. Admission will bo twenty-live cents and on the whole will bo well worth hearing. There will bo a grand rcciial given by the pupils of Mr. Fred S. Rabbins1 at the Lin- Incur art gallery Wednesday evening , Feb ruary 4 , at 8 o'clock , at which a very fine programme will bo presented , The class will extend invitations to their musical friends this week. Mrs. Victor Caldwell gave a very pretty luncheon on Wednesday. The guests were Mesdames Popploton , Chase , Rogers , Wil bur , Rollins , Millard , Lander , George , Ar thur WaUfley , Dovcl , Glfford , Ucdlclc , John son , Hamilton. MUses IJnms , Ames , Nichols Wakoley , Smith and Boyd. Ono of the most enjoyable dancing parties held this season was given by the Washing ton club ac Washington hall , January 7. Aboul seventy-live couples werepresent. . The members of the club deserve grcatcredit for the excellent management , by which the party was given. Tlielr next party will beheld held on Wednesday evening , January 28 , 1801 , nt Washington hall. The ladies having the management of the Crcchu In hand are making preparations fora theatrical performance , to bo given at Wash ington hull on Monday , February U , by the Sheridan dramatic club. Tickets will bo placed at the nominal sum of f > ( ) cents each , thus enabling everybody to loud a helping hand toward this worthy object. It will bo announced later where tickets can bo pro cured. Last evening at a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin P. Smith for Mr. nnd MM. Henry W. Yntes were entertained Mr. nnd Mrs. II. W. Yates , General and Mrs. Cowin , Mr. and Mrs. Patrick , Mr. nnd Mr.s. Rich ardson and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Carter. The decorations though not , elaborate were quite artistic and the dinner in keeping with Mr. and Mrs. .Smith's well known reputation as host and hostess. Mrs , George N. Hicks gave n delightful high live party Wednesday afternoon , the prize being won by Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. D. II. Goodrich. The guests who participated in the game were Mesanmes Risdon , Akin , Goodrich ; Shales , Dartlett , W. Lyle IMckoy , Shields , Powell , Raymond , Bliss , Ilowell , Pratt. W. E. Clark , Cook , Alexander , Chubouck , Burton , Dale , Baker. Madam Ulnllin , Needbnm , Doboiso , Sattuck , Misses Alexander , Llla Alexander and Miss Hudson. A chorus class consisting of twenty-live voices has recently boon organized among the young people of Omuhn View under the able direction of Prof. Poterson. The fol lowing are the nnmoi of the parties belong ing : Misses Dora V , Colby , Lena n. HollI- day , Bertha Leggcitt , Henplo McEounld , Frances Evans , Myrtle Smith. Clara Ilux- hold , Jesslo Lemming , Grace Hender , Mntlo Dungiin , Laura Colby and Edith Wallace ; MOSSM. Clarence Hlirgins , Thomas Hreiine- innn. Hlr.ua Wallace , Charles Larson , Frank Robinson , George Sherwood , Frank Hors- man , Anson Kvnns , Albert Kuos , Press Hoi lldav and John Price. Wednesday Mrs. James Vlles , Jr. , gave a very pretty luncheon in honor of Mrs. Hob- bins of Chicago. After the delightful menu high llvo was nluyed. prizes being awarded ' to Mrs. Sholos and Miss Elizabeth Tatiiin. The guests present were : Mrs. ( Irablc , Mra. Wallace , Air ? . Tutum , Mrs. Daum , Mrs. Powell , Mrs , I'ucK , Mrs. Moday , Mrs. Sholes , Mrs. S.nmiol Burns , Mrs. Fuller , Mrs , Amos , Mrs. D. H. Whoelgr , Mrs. Dan Wheeler , jr. , MM. Rlngwalt , Mrs. Collins , Mrs. Reynolds , Mrs. Hurt , Mra. Dally. Mrs. Hull , Mrs. Davis , Mrs. Hill , Mr * . McCord , Mrs. Brad- ford. Mrs. Dadosrnan , Misses Hnwloy , Tatuin , Miss ElUaboth Tutum , Miss Cook , Miss , Hall. Hhut OutoCSoulnty , Here is one of Lady Bulwer's droll 'stories of the society lady : "Who in this Doau Swift they are talking abouU" she wlilsporod to Lady Ilulwer , dur ing a naucoln the conversation ; "I should llko to invlto him to ono of my receptions , " "Alas , Madame , thu duun ban done some thing that has shut him out of society , " "Doar mo , what wai thatl" "Well , about a hundred years ago ho die d.1 HTUAXOK 8TOIIV OF A IHMlTJl.VtT. How an Ancient I'nlntliti ; of Moses Got to Knit Francisco. There is In this oily an andont repre sentation of Moses , which has a strungo hlslory , pays llio Chronicle. Hearing the signature ot Cabrera , KKUI , llio painting depicts the great Jewish law giver bearing1 tablets , upon which are iiiaerllwd the ton commandments In llobrow ] loiters. Some years ago the Into j Itabbt I'ohn examined tho-pluturo and ascertained thnt while llio other commandment ? were ] iaintod on tlio tablet , the eighth was omiltod. Var nishing hns evidently boon resorted lo to I preserve tlio colors , and nt present the I coat is very thick and of such n char acter i that if the painting wuta handled much l it would crack nud spot. The frame I is very plain , nnd when new had a layer ] of silver luster over the wood , but this is now dim and dull , while the wood is very much worm-eaten. Josophus , in his history of the Jews , speaks of Moses as having boon comely and of handsome presence. The old maulers in Ihelr portraiture traiture of the ( Treat IsraolitlHh loader evidently hold the name opinion. Most- of the pictures of Moses that are to bo found in churches or pillories have benign features , and the present portrait Is no exception to the rule. In nils picture Moses is represented wtlh a high forehead and noble head , nose and general facial ehuraetoristics of tlio Jewish Armenian typo , fair com plexion , light auburn beard and IIow ing1 hnlr. On either side of the bond are rays of light extending1 upward , but no sign of a link ) or nurcolo is visible. The prophet has a Hewing garment of a terra cotta hue and upon IIH ! breast is a bejeweled - jeweled plate. His right band grasps between the lingers a long1 black rod , while on his left arm are the two graven tablets , the lingers of tlio luind grasping the unpar portion. The doliuoation of the right hand Is very natural. The manner In which the picturecamo Into the possession of F. A. Habor , its present ownoreoiiBtitulos a very stninpo story. In 1875 Mr. Habor was a resident of Now Orleans and was selected by the chamber of commerce of that oily to no- company a delegation to Mexico to arrange for reciprocal trade. The mer chants were royally pntortnluod , llio sights of the various cities were shown to them and ovary hospitality extended. Two or three days before Mr. Habor's doviarturo for Now Orleans ho received a visit from a venerable man. After some desultory conversation the stranger asked Air. Habor : "Do you know anyone named Abraham Hiibotin Now Orleans1" ! ' Yes , that was my father's name , " ho replied. Upon hearing this statement the Old gentleman put his arms around Uabor's nook mid kissed him. "How strange it is , " said the visitor , "that sifter KO many yours 1 huvo the pleasure of .seeing the son of my benefactor. You must come to my house and stay wlillo you nro in Mexico. " Mr. Habur and several members of tlio party were entertained at the housoand on llio evening prior to leaving the old gentleman visilcd Mr. Ilaher'a room ac companied by Iwo servants hearing a case containing the picture whlh forms the subject of this story. "You are leaving Mexico now , nnd I shall never HOC you again. My life will lust only a few yearn , Out I thank God I have seen the son of my friend Abraham Habor before I die. This picture I pre sent you Is ono of 'Masha llabbinn , ' ( Moses our master ) nnd it has boon in my possession for ever thirty years. It was given to mo by the superior of a convent in Mexico Cfty as recompense for my having taken care of hiu prop erty during ono of our revolutionary times. I need not toll you that I am a Jew , but no ono bore knows it ; they may have suspicions , but never show them. When I was young I disgraced my family and broke my mother's heart. My father gave mo money to leave Now York and go south : The Houlh was Ihon n good place for any young man lo gel along , und my father gave me a lot- lor to Abraham ilabor In Now Orleans. When ho handed the letter to mo ho told mo that I was never to apply lo your father unless in dire distress , and then only if I was deserving of help. I arrived in Now Orleans and sent the letter - tor to your father , but never saw him. My course led mo among n sol ot bad , wild follows ; my money was HOOII exhausted , nnd I dually foil in with a gang of counter- foitors. Wo were arrested , and J , among others , was sent lo llio stnto prison at Daton Rougo. Wo were put to work on the levees , and ono night I 08ciyod , finding my way to Now Orleans. I remembered your father's IIOUHO , and in the darkness wont to the door , calling for aid. Your father asked , 'Who is there ? ' and I said , 'A Jew in distress. Without another word ho took mo in , I made myself known , told my blory , and next morning I was on hoard of a schooner bound to Voni Cruz with money in my pocket. This happened forty years ago , and to this day i have novoi1 forgollon your falhor's kindness. I married n Spanish lady , and you have soon my rtiiugntors , but , although living hero , I have always remembered my Jewish birtli and your father , " I Mr. Hahor loft Muxlco , but lias slnco learned of the dunth of the donor of llio old picture , whoso real name was Rosen blatt. Out ( if tin ) Trlliune. "Wo will now. " said the preacher , "tako un our usual Christmas collection for thu poor. I wish to remind the conirregullon tliat 1 am reliably Informed that the gamblers ot thU town hnvo boasted that they will outdo the churches moro than two to ono In charity this year. At thu gambling house In the block below the uiii of SAW was raised > oj- lord ay. " Thu organist struck up a hymn , and when the collectors came buck with the baskets . after making the rounds of tbo pawn It was found that the Indignant board of trade men In thn audience had contributed enough to bring tbo collection up to &UO. The common ( ramblers in thu block below were beaten ou > of i '