OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , FBBEUARY 1 , 1691-SIXTEEN PAGES. MAT SOCIETY IS DOING , Movement ! of the Devotees of Dine Fashion , THE RECORD OF A VERV BUSY WEEK. Tlio Dancing I'nrty nt Hillside-Mrs. 1 0. I'ock'H I'rctly Kntcrtalriincnt Utlicr Doings I'VIiluli the Stuart U'orlil Blr Cupid once , on I have heard. Determined to discover - IVhntklnd of a man a maid preferred Selecting for a lover. So , putting 011 a soldier's coat , lie tilkcd of martial glory ; And from the way ho talked , they say She seemed to llko the story 1 Then , with a smile sedate and grim. Ho changed his style and station. In shovel hat nnd gaiters trim , Ilomndohls visitation. Ho talked of this , discoursed on that , Of Palestine and Mormon ; Ami from Iho way he preached , they say , She seemed to llko- the sermon I Then changed again , ho came to her A roaring , ratllliM sailor , Ho cried : ' 'Yohol I love you so I" And vowed hc-'d never fall her. Ho talked of star ntm compass true , " * " " Tbo glories of the ocean , And from the way ho sang , they say , She seemed to like the notion ! Then Cupid , puzzled In his mind , Discarded his disguises ; "That you no preference seem to find , My fancy much surprises. " "Why , so ! " she cried , with roguish smile , "Why , prithco , why so stupid ) 1 do not care what garb you wear So long as you are Cupid ! " AVIdlo the wcolc just past has not been particularly remarkable for largo entertain ments , llko its predecessor , there have been a number of very pretty and modish affairs which have been the talk of the smart world. The dnnclng party nt the beautiful resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Yates do- fjcrvcdly ranks hlghamong the lead Ing events of the season , and the ultornoon tens at Hamilton place brought out llio leaders ol the beau monde In largo numbers. A lun cheon or two nt the homes of several well known society favorites gave piquancy le the week , and afforded an opportunity foi many of our residents to renew past friend- ( .hips and form new ones , something that is tlwnya pleasing nnd delightful. You rnny not know it , but the very propei thing in thcso "tlmo bettering days , " a ; ShnKCsncaro says , is to have your guests an nounced , notwithstanding that the host am hostess nre on quite good terms , with over } guest expected. In Now York all first class caterers now send out "callers , " along with door opener : and maids for the cloak rooms. In si > ealtlng of this very pleasant custom f Now York lady said : ' 'It's too much llki Washington niul olllclal crushes. It's Enr lish too you know , but ! lllto to pay my guest ; .the compliment of recalling them withoii having my memory stimulated by n servant , ' "That's all very well , " said her compan ion , also often n hostess , "bu in my cnso without their ah I should pay many of ray very gooi friends the poor compliment of inability t < say their names at all. I really couldn't go through an 'nt homo.1 creditably if doprlvoi of this assistance. I find great difficulty h making names fit faces nnd in tbo constantl ; arriving throng 1 ahould fret hopelessly con fused If things wore not arranged for mo. " The only inslanco we recall of annouuclni guests in ( Jmaha , was at the reception tendered dorod Hon. . Hussoll A. .Algor last summer b' Hon. John M. Thurston. Then Major T. 3 Clnrkson ofllcmtcd in the capacity of "caller' ' and knowing everybody almost in llio city ho made Mr. and Mrs. Tlmrstou'n duties pai tlcularly light. It is a very pleasant custom and w look forward to the tlmo when It wl be the custom In tbls metropolis of the nortl west. The London Graphic prophesies that th fashion of wedding rings for the husban will rapidly become popular. It is an lime cent fashion enough and might sometime prevent nwkwnrrt mistakes. Dutiful hut bands , unaccompanied by tholr wives , -wotil not Inadvertantly have the nlr of being ga bachelors , thus lending the ether BOX to Ios valuable time. Of course , when a ma wishes to pass himself olT as unmarried d < signing persons nro'sonictimos guilty of tbl Impropriety n mere linger ring would be n obstacle. It would have to bo a nose rinf nnd tbls fashion is unlikely over lobe-con thovoguo. Ilowover.lf married men wish I wear wedding rings ihero is nothing to pn vo.nt them. Some busbunds seem to like the domestic stnttis to bo known as. widely i possible ; people have been known to talk i their children to strangers. What kind of paper do you use ? Tlio vci latest is card-like In shape , being thoordlnai notu size , but not doubled. It is'tolcrab ] stiff nnd a palo gray , mid your cipher mui bo wrought in gold nt tlio top of it , whi your aduress Is hi gold at the foot of tl sheet. This is written on with whlto in ! atvl in Ihe largest uanu-wrillng imaginabl The sheet goes into Iho envelope withoi folding , nnd when the letter comes to you looks line an onicia ! document. A mcsscngi boy can't ' got It Into his pocket , so ho usual marks It with hand decorations. Thopoa man can't strop It m with his other letter BO ho carries it by itself , nnd considers you great swell to get it , and thu person wl wrote U somebody with moro money than 1 has. Nobody over makes a mistake In wr ! ing oti plain white paper that folds once , The Vales Dnmiiui ; I'nrty. "Hillside. the very beautiful homo ol M nnd Mrs. Ilcnry W. Vnto * , situated on Da onnort street and Thirty-second , was t sccno Tuesday evening of the handsome dancing party given this season , In honor IMlss Yules and Miss Dessle Yates , Thoroughly Komanesquo in nrclntectui this house of ono of Omaha's promlnc bankers , Is pointed out to thustrangor with our gates as the representative mansion thu city , and not without reason , for it wou bean ornament to any eastern city whi limy bonst of beautiful liomoa. Intorlorally the residence Is quite In kec Ing with Its prevailing style of archltcctui I'hn largo , square hallway i panelled inoc Tlio lartjo stone mantel extending from Ik to ceiling gives nn imposing npixarnnco the hall , wlillo wide oaken sialrs nnd the b cony which iirojects from the second land ! remind ono lor nil the world of the plctui jTOW and then seen of Komun Interior * . The decorations , which were a cliarml f calm-oof the occasion , were in pink. Up the innnlols In the drawing room and libra plants stood In pots , these pots being ( closed In tissue coverings prctlllv tied wi ] lk ribbons , and bunches of La Franco ro ; itmced in prominent places gave nn add beauty to the scene. Thu dining room tal gave n tropical tinge lo the ontcrtnlnmc being luxuriantly decorated with fruits a plant * from the south land. Hoses and fer were Interspersed throughout the roan everything being on a scale of magnified seldom seen In tbo west which has alrea Hindu u reputation for lavish display. The Musical Union orchestra stationed the music room Interspersed fho dance mn with x number of concert sotccllous , the i cclloiu'oot Iho inuslo being particularly marked , Mrs. Vutes received her guests In a beai ful gown of blncu lace , prettily trimmed. MissYuttts were u handsome costume blue tulle trimmed with whlto hyacintb which became her delicate beauty wend fully well. iMlss Bosslo Yntcs were yellow 8 trimniixl with Huttings of yellow , ( i MiKs Orchard , fresh from her trlumpb Knoxville , Tenn. , wore a modish gown yellow crepe , deml train , very simply ma but none tLo less directive. Yellow slljin \ nnd she carried a beautiful bunch of roses Miss \ \ illlams , who u ono of the be ! this \vlnlor , were a pretty mousselllno do Bolro , whllo she \voro as n glrdlo nn oiTcctlvo arrangmnontof sinllax nnd carnations. MUs Wakcloy appeared In a pretty costume of whlto silk trimmed onoctlvcly with pans lea , Miss Doanco \ \ has stood tbo season's round remarkably well , sot oft a combination dress ot whllo Bilk and not , wearing rod roses In her lialr and carrying a bouquet ot the same flowers. Miss Curtis wore a retelling gown of white net trlmmod with forget-me-nots. Mrs , Hill , whlto satin and laeo majo In the style of the empire , Miss Murray , n very pretty , potlto blondo. graced n costume of bright bluu clilnn sltic tnado with soft shlrrmgs of the same material. Miss Carter , blue cropc niado Grecian style , full draperies nnd carries a beautiful bunch of white row ) . Miss Mabel Smllli , whlto moussolhno do solro trimmed with whltoallk mulle. Mist Nash were a prottv pink nun's veilIng - Ing trimmed with lavender , high nccit aud lonif sleeves , MlsiIIibbard , black crepe trimmed with yold ptmomcntorlo. The following were the guests who were fortunate enough to bo present nt tills , the crowning dancing party of the year : Mr. nnd Mrs. Alfred Mlllard , Dr. and Mrs. Gil ford , Mr. and Mrs. Richardson , General and Mrs. Uowln , Mrs , Rollins , Mrs. Hodlclc , Gen- cral and Mrs. LJruoko. Mrs. Hill , Mrs. Scoblo of at. Louis , Mrs. Mnthcion , Mr. and Mrs. William H. I'oppleton , Mr. nnd Mrs. L.cvl Carter , Mr. nnd Mr * . J. N. H. Patrick , Mlw Summers. Miss Naih , Miss Williams , Miss AVoolworth , Miss Amos , Miss Orcluird , Miss Lull r a Honolulu ) , Miss Wymaii. Wl Smith , Miss MuCord , Miss Kir.ilyvakeley , Miss Uoauo , Miss Norrls of St. Louls , Miss Carter , Miss Leola Carter , Miss Shears , Miss Murray , MUs Curtis , Miss Knight Miss Hlbbard , Mr. Saunders , Mr. Shears , Mr. Hnrtou , Mr. Hamilton , Mr. Kennedy. Mr. Turner. Mr. Uralco , Mr. Harlow , Mr , Clifford Smith , Mr. A. O. Smith , Mr. Hodges , Mr. I'utrlck , Mr. J. K. Patrick , Mr. AVyninn , Mr. Will \Vyman , Mr. Mr. How , Mr. ( lulon , Mr. llorlin , Mr. Fairfield - field , Mr. Couichlin , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Cragln. Orclinrd'WiiliiHt Hill U'hlst Club. The third mooting of the Orchard-Walnut Hill club was held at the cojy rmldonco ol Mr. and Mrs. II. 0. Noely on West Hamilton street last Saturday evening. High ilvo had been chosen as tbo game to bo played on this occasion , there being presont'unough for six tables. After a spirited contest of ntmosl three hours tbo nonors were awarded to Mrs E. It , Perfect and Mr. II. B , Coryoll , the con solatlon prizes being carried away by Mrs W. G. Toinploton and Mr. 0. IJ. Noodhain. A dainty lunch was served in tbo course ol the evening , doing much credit to the host ess. The following members and guest ; were' present : Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Austin Dr. nnd Mrs. It.V. . Hailoy. Mr. and Mrs. II H. Coryell , Mr. and Mrs. K. U. 1'erfect , Mr nnd Mrs. A , 13. Carpnnicr. Mr. nnd Mrs. U F. Fngnn , Mrs. U K\ Weeks and Mr. W. C ! BoVui. Guests : Mr. nnd Mrs.V. . O. Temple ton , Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Noedliam , Mr. and Mrs. Charles 13 Johannes , Mrs. J. IT1. Wag n r , Dr. Kern and Misses Johns. A Church Hoclil. : On Thursday evening of this week thi young people of Beth-Eden Baptist churcl held asoclnl In the church parlors , In spiti of the bad condition of the streets , makini podostrianlsin anything but ngreeahlo , thor was qulto a gathering out. Tbo stay-at homes missed a rare literary nnd inusica treat. During the evening a very plcasan programme was glvon , consisting of an orgni solo rendered by Mr. Cole In n very pleasini manner. Hecitatlonsby MIssBulch , ayouni elocutionist of no little merit , two thorougnl : cnjoynblo vocal selections by Mrs. Stnitl and selected readings by Mr. Charles 1 < Drcxcl. Later something more substantin was ollored In n delightful little lunch serve by the young ladles of the church. It migb bo said thcso monthly social gatherings o the young people of this church are becomin quite a popular feature in tbelr end of th city. _ _ Daisy's Valentine. Ho may bo true. Yet , Daisy- dear , That oven youth grows colder You'll find Is no now thin ? , L fear ; And when you're somewhat older , ITou'll ' read of one Dardanian hov Who "wooed with gifts" a maiden coy Then took the morning train for Troy In spite of all ho'd told her. * Duliion. Ijiincliocm and HlgliFlvc. On Wednesday Mrs. Albert Heller gave n afternoon luncheon and highllvd to some < her numerous friends , in honor of Mrs. Si Lewis of San Francisco , who is visiting h ( sister , Mrs , M. Ilollman nnd other relative In this city. The tluio was spent In cai playing , chatting , jesting nnd partaking < the rich menu set before them by tl : Hostess. Tbo first prize , nn elegant oll\ dish , was won by Mrs. J. Lobman ; tl second , a handsome cup and saucer , by Mr S. Lewis , nnd the booby prize , a doll's nurs ing bottle , by Mrs. U. Hillcr. Mrs , Helli will glvo another liiehlivo party on 1103 Thursday. Those invited were : Mosdanu S. Lowls , M. Hollman , S. Itace , C. Klrsl braun , Ij. Klrshbrnun , S. Suhlcsiinrcr , Obcrfolder , 13. Newman , Aaron Cnhn , I Uosewator , 13. Seligsohn. Max Meyer , A Meyer , Moritz Meyer , .Teanetto Meyer , I Uohfohl. I. Fisher , F. Adler , G. Becker , ! lUatb , A. I'olak , S. Katz , A. Jncnbson , Lou Holler , Leopold Heller. H. Jllllor , H. I Grotto , S. Ilorcman , I ) , KohnJ. L. Braudcl J. Lobman. Mr. n'icl Sirs. Puck Kiitrrtnln. Mr. and Mrs. Kd P. Peckentcrtalnod qul a number of Omaha's society ladles and ge tlomea with a charming high five party their residence , 17'J4 D.ivonuort street , When the guests were nil assembled ea < was presented with a small round Japane basket Illloil with roses. At the completion each game Ihe winners weio presented wl ' pinks , which they placed hi their basket f tallies. At the rounding up of the game the who had played most cleverly had quite basnet full of carnations , The prizes , ah were all In the form of sonio llower , the lit being won by Airs. Thurston and Mr. Hark and Mr. nnd Mrs. Hill. Tbo boobv priz were In the form of paper popples and we r.r . won by Mrs. Barker nnd Mr. Funkhousor. r- The guests enjoying the hospitality ot ft' ' r10 10 and Mrs. Peck were Judge and Mrs. Thui 10a ton , Air. and Mrs. II. 11. Hingwalt , Mr. n Mrs , Morse , Mr , and Mrs. Vllos , Mr. a Mrs. Gaylord , Mr. Mid Mrs. Funkbousi Mr. nnd Sirs. Charles Green , Mr. and M Chnso , Mr , and Mrs. Hill , Mr. nnd M It Barker , Mr. and Mrs , William Wallace , IN ill and Mrs. W. V. Morse , Mr. and Mrs. C. Jf Yost , Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mlllard , Mr. n Idh Mrs. liarkulow , Mr. and Mrs. Kainsor , A : h and Mrs. IScnnctt , Mr. nnd Mrs. Contai Mr. and Mrs. Stebblns , the Misses Mlllai Lyons , Bishop nnd Mr. J.andor. o. ] | | H Demurrer , "Send mo a simple rose to tell your levi toLl she said. Llic And ho milted , " 1 think I'll ' semL/i note ic stead ; Foruoto and postage cost butonoimalldli all told , Whllo roses cost today just twice tholr well > n In gold. " rv "Tno I/lull" / Meetings. 111 At the lust mooting of "Tho Club , " wh Ml CS was hold at the Llnlngcr art gallery and I 10 sided over by Mr. Frank U Hallor , Mr. J < 'V ' 11033 road an excellent and exhaustive pa | id on "Money. " Mr. Hess had evidently sp < is consldemblo thno in the preparation of COin IS , paper , and the result wua that ho was able give his auditors a moss of Information this subject , couched m very attractive 1 in guago. Ho also gave a concise opltomoof ' inx financial policy of the United States sli x- re- tbo year 1789. At the close of his paper was greeted with a burst ot hearty and wi ti- deserved applause. otis Mr. John Wilson Buttlti performed duties of secretary on this occasion. At is , ir- next mooting , which takes place Mont evening , the Sd ln t , , a paper on "The ] ilk glish Drama and the Shiikcspcarean Pla ; Id will bo road by a member of tbo local pri Tlio beautiful an gallery In which th inof meetings of "Tho Club" take place has b of entirely renovated , the sldo walls be le , painted a rich maroon color and the arcbc jrs l ompollan yellow with gold leaf mouldlt A canopy has been hung under the sky 11 ies to cut on the direct light from the eye i throws U on the pictures. All the pictures hav'o been ruhtniR and all copies excluded , so that every picture now In the gallery is an original. Among ether additions to the col lection are six now pain tings from the Omaha art exhibit , Just closed , which was held In the 1) M. Stceto building , nnd twenty-two gems just received from the center of art , Naples , Italy. Tin ) gallery I' open to the public all day on Sunday and every Thurs day , nnd Is free. Doubt. The queen of Shcba , so folks say , In coins nnd jewels had all things ; I'll ' bet an cai ; ! ' ) to a jay No baseball diamonds came her way Or saw Just circus rlugs. CclebrntliiEf Her Natal Iar Monday was n glad day for the friends ot llttio Lily Nltrn Chase , who celebrated her sixth birthday by entertaining nt the home of her grand parents , 'JWl Hurt street , with her aunt's nislstanco. Her schoolmates of the Omaha kindergarten , Davenport street , In charge of Miss Kvelyn Orlffoth , and her Sun day school classmates of llio Second Presby terian churcb on Saundcrs street , with tbelr teacher , Mrs. Anderson , with many other friends , were present. The house was gnyly decorated with bright ribbons and overirreens. A beautiful tree hnnglng between the spacious parlors nt- tiMcted special attention from the little folks , being loaded down with candy bas and ornnges , The company was entertained bv songs and recitations and the nrotty circle games of the kindergarten ctilldrcn. The little whlto-robed horotno of the day , sur rounded by lovolv presents , niado the center of n picture worthy of tbo brush of nn artUt. Intense interest marked the little faces nt the lighting up of tbo birthday cake uuil as Mrs. Angel lit the central tapur for the coming year all wished little Nina every Joy. Among the children present were : Oracle McMillan. Lnvinla Craft , Myra Anderson , Alma Cl.illln , Lyda Kdmls- ton , Walton Woolly , Adcllna Fauan , Amy Martin , Fannlo French , Ira McICclvey. Frances UHoy. Ethel \Varo , Mauit MeCagu e , Marguerite Caldwell , Lillian KichnrdsonVll \ - soMcLaln , Uottio Hunter , Frances Murphy , Gladys Hayncs , Itlsloy Haynes , James "Dot- weller. Jay DlcUoy , Jesslo Cutler , Mlnnlo Mo/er , Herbert Mevor. Viola Calm , Amelia Ciitlln , May Scollard , Joey Bullard , Madgo llullnnl. May Oberfelder. Morton Ilurvoy Frank Slmpsou , Maggie King , Annlo Hun ter , Florence Murphy and Cyrus Bowinii. The I'roinniuide. A'cm Yitrlt Herald , The music for the promenade Began to fill the null , And by Its sweetness slowly lured The "flower" from the wall. CHo fnmc and stood beside her , And his .supplication niado ; Ho asked to bo her partner In the hazy promemde. She bowed assent nnd half arose , Then settled down again , With a look of mingled misery , Koprouchfulncss and pain , "Won't you rise ! " ho then besought her , But beseeching was In vain , Till she murmured , "I should like to ; Won't ' you please get oft my train 1" ' I'lonsnnt Churuli F.iitertiilnm Mit. The entertainment clvon at Washington hall Thursday evening by the King's Daugh ters of All Saints church was a very enjoy- nblo one nnd resulted in a financial success that placed a neat sum in the treasury of the organization. Over 8100 worth of tickets were sold , aud the purchasers very largely attended. The programme , which was well arranged , opened with a tambourine drill by sixteen misses dressed in whlto , and led by Miss Mattie Hothwell anil Miss Fay Colo. 'Tuo drill wai very creditably executed. Miss Alice Howcll recited "Searching foi the Slain. " Miss Howell Is a young lady of ilno stage presence nnd more than ordinary elocutionary ability , and her recitation was well received. Messrs. Max Lentz nndT. J. Ponnell gave r violin and 'cello duet , with piano accompani ment by W. S. Marshall. Mrs. Heel recited "Tho Sick. King" in pleasing manner. In conclusion the cantata , "Tho Musical Flowers , " was presented , by Mr. Ponnell , chorister of All Saints , and ok'ht members ol tils choir. The parts were taken as follows Daisy-Mrs. . S. Marshall. Pansy Dick Welly. Hose Frank Manchester. IJuttorcup Miss Daisy Iligglns. Tulip-Charles Ball. Lily-John GUI. SUP llower John McKwlng. Man-ln-tho-Moon Walter Dalo. Gardener T , J. Ponnell , The participants wert > stationed behind r scenic curtain , on which also appeared tlu ilowers , the faces of the singers forming th < center of the ( lowers. Several catchy songs solos and choruses wore sung. The affair passed off very pleasantly am rcllcctod much credit on the young Indies o the society under whose auspices It wa given. Luncheon for MiHS MuCnril. Quito out of the ordinary was the lunchcoi enjoyed by Mrs. A. C. Wakcloy , Mrs. Hen jnmm Smith , Mrs. Bennett , Mrs. McCtortl Mrs. W. B. Millard , MM. Rollins , Mrs. Yos1 Mrs. Kichardson , Mv3. Morris , Airs. Mors man and the Misses Amos , Yates and Smltt on Tuesday last given bv Mrs. Ooorgo E Prltchett fn honor of Miss McCord of SI Joseph. Between the courses were passe slips of paper on which were written miotr tlons , each guest trying to place the mitlio of the couplet on her card. Miss Ames name correctly cloven of the authors thus winnin the tirst prize , whllo Mrs. W. H. Millar took tbo second prize. After the lunchco tto guests assembled in tno drawing room when n game of character study was lntr < ducod , each woman being given a card coi taining fourteen questions , from the answet all were asked to guess the writer. Mr : Morseman coming off winner by bavin guessed the greatest number of charactoi and was given a handsome prize. Kounlx.i 1'lauu I'layH Ilull Fivn. TboKountzo I'laco High Five club wa entertained by Mr. nnd Mrs. Geonjo I Flshor nt their charming residence , lK ( Loth top street , on Friday evening. Th r rooms were very prettily decorated with cv ( lowers , which , covering the mantels , bool cases , sideboard , etc. , together with tl : brilliant illuminations and all the cosy nn handsome appointments of the house , pr ducod n ni9st plcaslngoffect. Aftortho gam < n most delightful luncheon was served I the hostess and a most enjoyable tlmo wi had by all present , The genileman's prize , a handsome papi knife , was carried away by Mr. D , C. Du bar , whllo tbo ladles' ' prize , a delicate ! engraved silver spoon , was taken by Mrs , I1 , Hay , for the second lime Ibis season , Tbo following Is n list of the niombo nnd guesls present : Members : M nnd Mrs. Hay , Mr , nnd Mrs. Dlui Mr. and Mrs. Bradley , Mr. ni Sirs. Dunbar , Mr. and Sirs. Kdmlston , M and -Mrs , Fowler , Mr. and Mrs. Gibson , M and Mrs. Jaynes , Mr. and Mra. Low Is , Ml Llpps , Mr. and Mrs. Lawrio , Mr , and Mi Mlnnban , Mr. and Mrs. Shields , Mr. in Mrs. Van Court. Guests : Mr. Burdlck , si Mr. Burdlck , Jr. , Mr. and Sirs. Htiymon th Sir. nnd Mrs. Tnte , Mrs. Captain ItoynolO the Sirs. Kildreth. Mr. C. Klshor , Miss McCa e- Sliss Miles. cr The Unity Club Meeting. nt Victor Hugo's masterpiece , "Los SHs < ils ablos , " was the subject of discussion alt to Friday night meeting of the Unity club , tom largo audicnco gathered in splto of the stoi and were abundantly repaid for their trout n- nao by the masterly paper of Hov. Mr. Mann , co which bo sketched the career of the or lie great French pool from his remarkable cbl II- hood to the marvellous height attained his old ago. The work was manifest ho alaoorof love on the part of Mr. Mann , w said what perhaps no American and f < ho Frenchmen can sayviz. . , that ha had ro ay everything bo could find written by Hui Ins" Ills conclusion attor this exhaustive study s" the author Is that ho Is greatest as a pocl 99. In which capacity America knows but lit 99.so of him , because ho Is untructublo and mo cu over , not only the greatest French poet , L ng In the opinion of tup wrltor of the paper p < i a haps the greatest of poets. 13. This splendid paper was followed by ht short but Interesting study of the charactt nd In the first part of ttio atory of "Lea SIIsi ttble.V by Sir. Fowler , Attar which a general discussion ot the story-was participated in. The same subject will bo continued at the next meeting ot the novel section of this club , whlcii occurs FeUrunry 1U. filnrringcs < > ! ' tlio Week. M'DOXAU ' ) ASH MEWIIIHTEIt. Thomas A. McDonald of Hastings nnd Miss Dorn Slewblrtcrof this city were married by Hev. T. K. Crntnblot , Tuesday evening at 213 South Twenty-ninth avenue. The young couple left at once for Hastings , whcro they will make their future home. 1IAI.B ANIllt.VMMVtf. Mr. Harry Halo and Miss Emma Ilnmmnn were married on Wednesday night , January SJ. nt the residence of the bride , 2010 Grant street. The ceremony was performed by Hev. J. P. D. Lloyd. CllflCKSHANK ANI > IIA1XKJ. Mr. Jnmos Crulcktbnnk nnd Miss Eflle Hiilncs of North Omaha were united hi mar riage last Thursday night nt 9 p , m. nt tbo Church of the Good Shepherd by the rector. Hov. J. P. D. Lloyd. _ Die Clcol'an. Under thU title , the word "Cleofan" being the good old Saxon for club , nn organisation has been formed , which Is the culmination of Sirs. W. H. Hnncbott'solTorti ' as a teacher of Knglish history. For several years the Indy hai conducted a class or two tnrough the mazes of Knglish history , nnd ns her classes have grown each season tnoro popular she conceived the Idea of forming a closer or ganization than a more class.whlch eventually might grow to bo ns famous as tbo Woman's club In Grand Haplds , Mich. The subject wa broached to the leaders of her English history class early in tbo season , aim a short time ago the constitution nnd by-laws were adopted , thus forming ino nucleus of n wo man's club , One section ot tno constitution provides that members shall pay an initiation fee of , " > , and yearly dues to the amount of $1 , pay able quarterly. All the business of the club is vested in conunlUco of censors composed of seven members , llio officers nnd three others elected by the organization consti tuting the committee. Yho club meets every Wednesday morning In tbo Pythian ledge rooms opposite the pub lic library , and this Is a great help for all tbo members who Hud it necessary to spend n good deal of time In tbo library , especially when preparing their papers , which are read every two weeks. Mrs. Hanchett disavows any attempt to teach history , but on the contrary she says she gives only the outlines , which act as helps to a more Intelligent reading of the sub ject now under consideration by "ThoCleo- fan. " Tbo members are enthusiastic nnd they study tholr lessons like children at schools , with the Idea of having to stand an examination upon the periods covered "at stated times. The class lias completed the Celts , the Homans and the Picts aud Scots , tlio Saxons , and will take up tno house of the Plaiitagenets ut the next meeting. It is hoped to complete the whole history of the English jwoplo down to the present by the limb spring is fully established in Omaha. The authorities used are llumo , Froudo , Knight , Greene , ITalbun's "Middle Ages , " Blackstone nnd Shakespeare for certain his torical characters , The founder of the club has been greatly interested In all that would tend to the higher development , of her sex and her worlc Is con tributed to "Tbo Cleofan" con amoro. The olllcoi-s of the now organization nro : President , Airs. Goo. Clousor ; vice-president , Mrs. It. C. Moore ; secretary , Mrs. M. H. Kisdon ; treasurer. Airs. Geo. Nattlniror. The membership Is composed of the following ladles : Slesduines Bullittgom , F. N. Jaynes , Buchanan , Gardner , Haj'tics , Lcavenworth , 13. S. Dundy , Kvnns , Gco. Clouscr , Nattlngcr , A. J. Simpson , Geo. DamnnvV. . O. Sloan , M. C. Mchols , K. C. Sloore , M. K. lilsdon ; Miss Ilnttlo Hawley , Sllsfe Crozlcr , Mrs. Goo. J. Gilbert , Mrs. W. F ; 'Allen , Sirs. James Vilcs , jr. ; Mrs. C. C.J Hughes , Mrs. Geo. Kelley , Mrs. / . T. Llndscy. Tbo organization is not exclusive by any means ana members nro desired. * * * Mr.nml Mrs.Oilbcrt's Iliuli Five Party. Mr. nnd Sirs. Gcorgo. S ; , Gilbert were as sisted by Sliss Hartmau , Miss .StcClolliiud , Miss Mnblo Pratt and 'Mits ' Clark Gilbert hi oiitcrtainingiata delightful high five party on Friday opening , 'Mr. and Mrs. , ' Whitney , Mr. and Sirs' . ' \y. \ V , Morse , Mr , 'and Mrs. Wcssols , Mr. nnd Mrs. 'Stobblns , "Mr. nnd Mrs. Pratt , Mr. and Mrs. Turner , Sir. and Mrs. W. F. Allen , Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ames , Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker , Sir. and Mrs. Branch , Sir. arid Mrs. Bennett , Sir. nnd Mrs. Hill , General and Mrs. Brooko. Sir. nnd Mrs. Catlln , Sir. nnd Mrs. Cornish , Mr. and Mrs. Cowin , Mr. and Mrs. Horbach , Mr. and Sirs. SlcKenna , Sir. and Mrs. J. N. II. Patrick , Mr. and Sirs. Paxton , Mr. aud Mrs. Wakelov , Sir. and Sirs. Kennedy , Sir. nnd Sirs. Hlchasdsou , Mr. nnd Sirs. Howard Smith , Mr. nnd Sirs. Thurston , Sir. nnd Mrs. Webster , Mr. nnd Mrs. John Clark Jones , Mr. nnd Mrs. Hnrtman , Mr. nnd Mrs. Dundy , Mr , nnd Sirs. Penbody , Miss Fooa nnd Miss Itnto Fees , After rolreshmcius , which were particularly pleasing , In keeping with Mrs. Gilbert's well known reputation as a hostess , prizes were awarded to Mrs. Hill , Sir , Branch and Mr. Augustus Pratt. Two Very Prolty Tons. Mrs. Charles W. Hamilton and her' sister , Mrs. T. B. Cuming , gave. . two very charming Kensingtons Wednesday and Thursday after noons of this week , nt iheir residence Hnmll ton Place , Twentieth and Leavouwortl streets. The decorations were especially pretty roses predominating. The house Is flllot with rare pictures nnd marbles which Mrs Cuming acquired during a long residence h foreign countries. Probably In no home In Omaha can ono rcalizo inori fully what Is meant by tbo old schoo I In the matter of entertainment thai i at the house of Mrs. Hamilton nnd Mrs Cumlne. They nro lavish In their warn hearted , generous hospitality , nnd ono in stnntly feels on entering Hamilton place tha' ' hero is found that , southern grace which U t < bo found so rarely odlsido the first fiuiilllo : of the south. Assisting the hostesses la the sorvlco of refreshments froshments , were Sirs. C.Vill Hamilton Miss Hamilton , Sllss Mno Hamilton nnd Mis : Curlis. The guests present on Wednesday nnd Thursday were Slesdamos .foe Harkcr Sam'l ' Burns , Hulsc , Slercer , Berry , Smith ( Jowln , Colpotzor , UuBols , Turner , Dai \Vnoelcrsr. , Doano , Wnkeloy , Brown , Cor nisb ; Broatch , Briggs , Thurston , Meredith Denlso , Daniel Brown , 0. M , Carter , Cou taut , H. H Smith , Uobcirt Clnrkson. Linln ger , W. V. Morse , SlcKenna , Yost , Pritehell Huatln , Wallace. Dan Wheeler Jr. , WI1 Hedlck , Kd Baum , Dr. Smith , Arthui \Vakoley , Estabrooke. Cuaso , Keller , Hnllei Miss Cannlo E. Curtis of California. Mos dames. S. S. Curtis , dowry , Douol , llodlck and Barkalow. A Pupils' .Jlpcitnl. Programme to bo eiA'fln by the pupils c Mr. Fred S. Kobblns / i 4tho Llningor ni gallery , Wednesday evening , February 4. ( a ) r.tudo ( Op. 10. No. 12) . , , ; , ' . Ohopl MIsHLvnu Curtis. ( h ) Per fllogaiidoHoUantl.fr' . . WuKnor-Sohwnli JIUs ' ( o ) Sonatlno ( O | > . 'M , No. BT.v . Clemen Hunrlclta Hcos. ( Henrietta has had wodt equal only lo ub'/i a year and a half. ) ) dw ( a ) SOUK Without Words fljo. 2 , Hoik 1) ) . Sllss Luoy Urpflorlck. ( e ) Duett ( SpanlschoTttilrK Nos.1 and ! ) . . . , . . ' . lull . Moizkows' .Mulilo lloyd , Annlo McDowell. ( f ) Serenade . , , . . . . ICrocgi SINs Ciifj Is. ( a ) SonalaQp. ( 13 Vnthatjann ) . Heethovi Miss May V MIller. ( bTromolo. ) . . . . . . . . . . ; , ; . : . Oottscha : MLss Mablo Cotton ( o ) Etude ( Op. 10. Nn. 3) ) . . . . . . . . . . . Chop MUs l.lzzlo Llddcll , ( d ) Eron Bong . Isldor Bo' Mr. Fred J , Adams. ( Mr. Adams has iiad In all thirty-eight lo sons ; le s than six months practice. ( o ) The dairies . KlUloy Aront ! Ilulcn Adama. ( This little lady lias had In all four terms < twenty Irssoni. ) ( f ) 1'asquluudo . , . Gottscha MUs Miller. A Prrtty Yellow Inuiohenn. Sllss Fanulo Coburn , revived pleasa momorlos of "yo olden times" by Inviting number of her friends , who have figured the social circles of tbo city for several sc sons , to n yellow luncheon Friday aftcrr.o- at her residence 2023 Vobstor street. SII Coburn was assisted by her slater , Mrs. S. i V. Grlswold. The decorations were very dainty ai pretty , the dining room ospoctnlly calling out many pleasant words. The center piece was of llnon , embroidered In yellow silk. A huco china bowl occupied n place on the cloth , filled to the brim with jonquils. At each plato wiw placed a yellow rose for the guests , wlnlo the nllvor sorvlco waa tied with yellow ribbon. The guests wore ! MUses Hoag- Iwid. Laura Hoaglnnd. Mary Ludlugton , Mrs. Dr. Smith , Miss Nclllo Hall , Miss Burns , Sliss Lyonhorgor , Miss Htitchlnson , Miss Slargnrot Williams , Sirs. Chambers , nee Miss Emma Field , and Sllss Browu. B. Peck's Pretty Luncheon. Thursday at 1 Sirs. Ed Peck gave ono of the prettiest luncheons of the season. The house was elaborately decorated with daffo dils , jonquils nnd narcissus , In the dining room the flowers were particularly numer ous nnd artistically arranged. The re freshments were served at both largo nnd small tables , the center pieces of silk worked In colors , the bouquets cor responding In color to the hand wrought cen ters. There were nn endless number of courses almost , nnd the guests who were representatives of the smart world , were en thusiastic In praise of Sirs. Peck's success. Among the guests were : Slesdainei Clark- son , Kllpatrlck , Miss Norrls , Slosdainos Sleday , .r. , f. Brown , Burns , Llnlnger , Till- son of Illinois , Lewis Heed , Hitchcock , Joe Barton , Cotton , lion Wood , Hlllman , Levi Carter , Sllss Carter , Mrs. Mulr , Sliss Leo. Sirs. Homlngton , Sirs. Harry McCormlck. .Mr. niul .Mrs. HIMIHOII'B Card I'nrty. Notwithstanding the unpleasantness of the weather tlio Dundee high live club had what might bo cnllod n rod letter evening at the spacious homo of Sir. and Mrs. E. A. Benson Friday night. The largo number present testified most decldodly what a social success the club has proved. The largo billiard room brought the seven tables Icto closer prox imity , thereby Increasing the merriment and enjoyment. After very delicious refresh ments were served the prizes were given. Sirs. W. Murphy carried off In triumph a glass rose bowl filled with choice llowors. Sir. T. Smith won a bottle of line porfumo. Sirs. II. II. llonson received a lone sllppor In china ns a consolation. Mr. W. II. Hancock , who had won several ilrst prizes , was obliged to accept a booby in the shape of a small sized minstrel show. Sllss Clurkson was a guest for the evening. Mr. niul Mrs. Murphy I'Jiitortnln. Sir. nud Sirs. SI. T. Siurphy gave a very pleasant high live party at tbelr cosy Homo on North Twentieth street Tuesday evening. After the cards elegant refreshments were served. Sirs. Thomas Godfrey received the first prize , a very handsome drape , and Mr. Will O'Slmughnessy a beautiful vase. The booby prizes , a bisque ornament and Jiick-in-tho-box , were awarded to Sirs. Jerry Whalen and' Mr. A. Housor. Amonir the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mufllt , Sir. and Sirs. Herman Dclss , Sir. and Mrs. A. Housor. Sir. nnd Mrs , Thomas Duly , Mr. and Mrs. Victor Morwin , Sir. and Mrs. Hayes , Sir. nnd Mrs. Thomas Godfrey , Mesdames Whnlen , Hannobery nnd Hawley , Miss Hawley , Sir. Will O'Shaugh- uossyand Slastor ilcnry Hannoberry. Ail Angllnir 1'aity. An angling party In midwinter is an artis tic novelty , and though the ponds were con fined to tables nnd outing costumes were sup planted by full dross , the affair glvon by Mrs. S. J. Flshor to Miss Bloom's friends was de lightful. Every detail was perfect and twenty couples were charmingly entertained. Mr. Ed. Wcsscl , nn excellent nnglerr won the royal prize , a silver topped blotter ; Miss Llllio Newman , a silver pin tray. Mr. Alex Wesscl and Miss Bonus carried off second favors. Tlio gay thno enjoyed by all Is an other proof of 'Sirs. Fisher's charming hos pitality and Sliss Bloom's capacity as hostess. Doud'H Ten. Mrs. Eli II. Doud , Twenty-third and II streets , South Omaha , served tea to a com pany of lady friends Thursday afternoon. Those present were : Mesdames D wight L. Holmes , .lames C. Cnrloy , Ooorgo F. French , A. V. Sliller , Fred C. Van Licw , L. C. Gib son , John P. livers , B. F. Carpenter , Wil liam G. Sloano , James H. Van Duson and Nathan E. Acker. Mrs. Iloliiii'K lOntcrtnlns. Mrs. Dwlght L. Holmes Friday evening added another to her list of social triumphs by her tea served to a dozen ladles. These present were Mesdames John P. Evors , Li. 0. Gibson , John A. Dee , Ocorgo T. French , James C. Carloy , Howard Sloycrs , Fred M. Smith , Fidelia SI. Von Orsdol , Arthur W. Soxo and Fred C. Van Liow and Miss Augusta J. Clark. A. Dinner at Happy Hollow. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. II. Patrick at tholr home , Happy Hollow , gave a dinner on Wednesday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Kil' pntrlck , Mr , nnd Mrs. Bennett , Sir. and Mrs , Pritchott , Mr. and Mrs. Mnr-soman , Mr. anil Illchardson. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley , Miss Hawley , Miss Ames and Mr. and Sirs. Burt , Calla lilies and whllo roses composed the decorations , the green and white throwing out the beauty of the rooms to great advan tage. PrnmlHod Pleasure * ) . Miss Curtis , on Friday , a reception from until 11 , 517 Virginia avcnuo. Mr. nnd Sirs , Ben Smith , a dancing partj for Miss Smith , Wednesday evening. Mrs. Remington and Mrs. Harry SIcCor uilck , a recaption from ! l until 0 on Friday. Mr. nud Sirs , A. P. Wood give a recoptior Thursday evening from 8 to 11 , nt their real denco , 123 South Twontv-llflh slroot. Mrs. J" . C. Cowlu , a reception on Thursday afternoon from 3 until 0 o'clock , U Worthing ton Place. Mrs. UlchardC. Gushing has Issued card ; for a luncheon and progressive high flvi party on Wednesday afternoon , February 4 Miss Nichols , a Kensington , Thursday ati ! 3012 Slason street. Mr. and Sirs. Joseph Barker , a high flvi party , Thursday evening. Mrs. Ij. P. Funkhouscr , a luncheon 01 Wednesday. Mrs.v. . II. Alexander , n Kensington Wednesday afternoon , followed by a suppc on Thursday. Wednesday evening , n recital by the puoll : of F. S. Uobblns at the Llnltiger gallery. Movements and AVhercnboiitH. Mr. and Sirs. Samuel Burns will go abroa In May. Mr , nnd Mrs. George A. Joslya are In Chicago cage this wook. Miss Webster of Kansas City Is the gues of Miss Tukoy. Mr. Charles Wilson Is back among ol Omaha friends. Tbo German club will glvo a dancing part Thursday evening. Miss Maud G , 1'nul Is visiting In St. Loul and will return March 1. Mr. and Mrs , M , L. Rocder have gene t Denver for a short tlmo. The closing assembly will bo glvon o Shrove Tuesday evening. Mr. and Sirs. F. Smith of Dundee Phu open their homo next week. Colonel C. S. Chase and Sir. Clement Cha : loft for Now York on Friday. ThoConcordia Singing society will glvo I annual masquerade February 14. MUs Orchard has returned homo from delightful visit of two months m Kuoxvlll Tenn. Mr. Harry Douol and Mr , Charles 1 Deucl left last evening on a six week's toi through Moxico. Mrs. J. D. Bird of Now York city la tl guest of her daughter , Mrs. 8. S. Curtis , 5 Virginia avcnuo. Miss Brown nnd Mrs. J. J. Brown i soutb this week , If Miss Brown la w < enough to travel. An old Omaha boy , Mr. Morris Hall , no of Boston , Is to ho married to a lovely Cai bridge girl In April , Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles E. Squires left Tuc duy on a fortnight's visit to Boston , Syrncu and Now York city. MUs Downs gave a pretty Kensington yc torday aftarnoon at her residence , 1'SM Sou Twenty-ninth street. Mrs , W'bcaton gives a dancing rocoptl Monday afternoon , February 9 , botwcou t hours of " anil 5 o'clock. Dr. and Mrs. Giftord bngan housekocpl tln-l week at their now residence on Copli avcnuo and Ninotocnth slrcet. Mr. Fred dray will go abroad this mon and Join his slstora in London , nnd together they will seek warm weather until they find Miss Curtis , who announces n reception from 8 until 11 next Friday ovcnlug , will bo assisted by twonty-ouo of the prettiest girls in the city. Sir. W. H. ICamlg has returned from n fortnight's visit to Now York city , In the In terest of his llrni , Ktlpnlrick-lCoch dry goods company. Sllss Luna Dundy contemplates n visit to Chicago , this week. It Is now well known that her marriage will take place In April , which will bo ono cf the big socluty mar riages of the year. A literary and musical entertainment will ho given at tlio Young Women's Homo , 100 South Sovouloctith street , Tuesday , Febru ary I ) ; tilso a number of Mrs. Jnrloy's wax works will bo exhibited. Admission " 5 cents , The cngngoment of Sir. William Krue , well known in Gorman circles nnd Sllss Kate Grlesedook , the eldest daughter of Sir. Anton Griesedook , the St , Louis browcr , is announced. This will DO very pleasant news to Sir. Krug's host of friends In Omaha. Sirs. Charles Noodhnm gave a lovely luncheon Thursdav nt her home , 42'JO Nicholas street. Tno guests were Sirs. John Guild , Sirs. F. L. LoomlsMrs.T.C. Brunor , Mrs. P. O. Ilawes , Sirs. SI. A. Atwood , Sirs. Charles Crawl , Mrs. C. J. Ncedham , Mrs. H. U. Neely. Sir. and Mrs. H. P. Stoddart gave a high flvo party Wednesday evening nt tlii'ir homo , ( VJ1 Park avenue , In honor of their guests , Miss Kccnnn ol Madison , WIs. , a cousin of General Vllas , and Sllss Allou ot Fort Sid ney , who nro visiting them. The guests of the evening numbered thirty-Mix nnd the occasion proved very delightful for nil. Dr. J. C. Denlso delivered n very Instructive ive- lecture on the oar to the pupils of the higher grades of the Lake school Friday week. The pleasing address of tbo doctor , his kind thoughtfulncss In Bringing a num ber of Interesting specimens , his euro to suit Ills language to his hearers , all .served to make the lecture ono that will not bo soon forgotten. The members of Prof , Lambert's ' classes nre delighted with their rapid progress In French , us they realize that they nro nt lust grasping facts' and not shadows , and that tliero is a practical wav of mastering French conversation without books or grammars , by n fascinating , common sunso system , whore every lesson tells. Tlio classes meet dally nt , ! l ik m. and 4 p. m , , nt 717 Now York Li fo building , where all nro welcome to trial lessons. CO.VXVHIA I.ITIKR. A treasure which thno cannot blot Is matrimonial punco : But ho must bo an nrguo not Who culls this golden llocco. Slay Slclvinloy of Wllllnmsburg , N. Y. , n pretty blonde of nineteen has already had trouble with two husbands. Therolsablll buforotho Oregon legisla ture prohibiting tbo marriage of divorced persons with a third party within ono year after the divorce is granted. Chicago has again boon discredited in n domesticway. . A Judge In that city has Just granted n man n divorce because his wife preferred life in Now York lo living in Chicago cage with her husband , A Maine man being sued for alienating the affections of another man's wife , contests the charge on the ground that thcro were no affections to alienate , and that consequently the claim for damages is based upon a mcro llction. Delaware Is coming to the front ns a divorce state , as decrees are granted there by legisla tive enactment and without publicity. Fash ionable pcopto take up n residence thcro to frco themselves of Irksome bonds. Already there are ninety-five applications before the legislature , Mrs. Mary Macojko of Pnssalc , N. J. . Is entitled to the belt as a champion clonor. She has run away from her husband- and boon forgiven six times , and is now engaged In n vain effort to otfeot a seventh reconciliation. Slacojko's patience has been at last worn out with the monotony of forgiving , nnd tlio cruel man positively refuses to take her hack again. Cora SIny Ellison was granted a divorce from James H. Ellison In Cincinnati on the ground of negluct. Ellison is n laborer and bad a bniidsomo wifo. Ho asked her to pose for nn artist In a costume which she thouKht too scant. She declined to submit lo the proposed Clemcnceau-llko unveiling and they quarreled. As a consequence ho failed to properly provide for her , whereupon she sued for divorce. S. B. Nichols of Cold Spring and Mrs. Sa rah A. Gross of Huntlngton , L. L , sovond months ago eloped , taking with them Sirs. Gross' three children. Nichols loft n wife and family. A few weeks ago ho wrote a 'letter from Denver to his wife asking her to forgive him nnd lot him return homo. Friends subscribed money to pay his way back. Mrs. Gross has boon beard from , too. Shn Is now in , a hospital , but promises to make things lively when she returns. Sirs. John Hand , the wife of a well-known fisherman of Essex , Conn. , recently eloped with n young man , "a handsomer man than John is , " ns she told n neighbor. Sirs. UanU Is n good deal younger than her husband , nnd exceedingly high mettled. She "gadded about , " the neighbors say , with the young man until finally the forbearing fisherman was nettled , and approached hor. Then she retorted : "Well , John , If you don't like it , you can get out. " John didn't llko It and didn't pot out. That night , however , Sirs. Hand ' 'got out , " and some of tbo neighbors saw tbo young man go dnt of town with her , Mrs , Edward Cnrr of Freedom , Pa. , took adoso of laudanum with the intention of committing suicide. Her husband is a Cath olic , and they were recently mnrriod , tbo cer emony being performed by a Presbyterian clergyman. Friends kept insisting the mar- nngowas illegal , and husband and wife be came greatly agitated. The wife would not consent to another mnrrlugo by n priest. The husband loft hnr nnd went to Plttstmrg. She linally went after him. They came back together. Again ho urirotl the ro-solomnizn- lion of the marriage , threatening to leave her. She still refused nnd ho went away ngnln. Are You Going Kontn Thin Winter ? Parties contemplating a vlnit to the fnr-fiunod Sutherland , the favorite resort - sort of Omaha people , or to otbor points in Florida , will llnd that the rates nnd timoaro the Biuno via The Burlington ot Chicago and tlionco via Cincinnati or Louisville , as via St , Louin , with the ad ditional advantages ) ot the vestibule limited trains and olcgnnt dining cm Borvlco which are characteristic of thic route. The Burlington also has on Bale round trip tickets to all southern point ! either via Kansas City nnd Memphis , 01 via St. Louis , olTorlng a grantor vnriot } of routes than any ether lino. For full Information , tickets ami Blooplng borthf cull at city ticket oillco , 12 ± 1 Par : air street.V. . F. Vaill , agent 1 Wcnlbor Indices. Up to this dnto our monthly prognostl cations have boon fully us rolinblo as UK prophesies of the Into Itimontcd Wiggins but at the beginning ot a no\v \ year w < resolve to do still bettor. The ciiHtomar ; January thaw will ho dlsnotiHod with am passengers who travel in tlio olootrii lighted , steam honied , vcstibuled polnci car trains of tlio Chicago , Milwaukee t Paul Ry. , between Omaha and Chi cngo. will bo comfortably cared for rh gnrdlcBH ot the outsldo atmosphere. Clt ; ticket oillco , 1601 Farmun street ( Burke block ) , Omaha. California KxonrHlons. o 7Pullman tourist stooping car oxcur slona to California and Pacific cons points leave Chicago every Thursday Kansas City every Friday via the Sant : Fo route. Ticket rate , from Chicngi $17.60 , from Sioux City , Omaha , Llncoii orKansas Cltv $ ,1 > , sleeping car rut from Chicago $1 per double berth , froi Kansas City $3 per double berth. TCvorj thing furnished except inoals. Thos excursions are personally conducted b experienced excursion managers wh accompany parties to destination , Fo excursion folder containing full purtici lars nnd map folder and tlmo table < Santa Fo route and reserving of sleopln car berths , addrosg S. M. Osgootl , gei oral agent , E. L. Palmer , freight an passenger ugeiit , A.T. ft S. F. railroad h 411 N. Y. Life Bldg. , Ointihu , Nebraska COOK'S CUT PRICE SHOE SALEI $10,000 WORTH OF rIOES AT 20 PER CENT DISCOUNT. \\To have no "oiltls and otula , " wo Imvo no "ahop-wornjjoods , " nil our shoos tire now and fresh stock. Thn object of our " 0 per cent discount eulo istoruiluuoour immense ) stock of line shoos. Wonilior too line , down ao prices. Wo will { jlvo a ifonurnl discount of 20 per font on nil warm or foil shoos , nro- tics and rubber goods , iintl a hirjio lot of Indies' anil gouts' linn shoes. LADIES : YOU CAN BUY A ( llio kit ! $5 shoo , 110 per cent discount , nt $1. A line kid patent leather tip $5 shoo , SO per cent discount , at $4. Our French kid Imml-inado $7 shoo , " 0 per cent discount , at $5.00. A HbynoldH Hros. ' U. T. 1C. line kid $4 shoo , UO i > or cout discount , $ I.2i ! ) . A lot of $11 kid ahooa , iiO per cent dis count , nt$2.4l ) . A ladies' liand-lurned $3 shoo , 20 per cent ilisauinl , at10. . A ladies' hand-welt , flno kid S2.CO shoo , with patent leather tip , liO per cent discount , at $ " . A Indies' It id patent tip $2 shoo , 20 per cent discount , nt $1.00. A ladies' kid $1.60 hoe , 20 per cout dis count , utSl.SJO. A ladles' wonting shoo nt $1. All goods nmrlfod in plain figures. GENTLEMEN : At Cook's Shoo Storoyou can buy Burt < & Mdars' French calf hand-inudo $8 shoo for $5 , as I want to close out this line. Stacy , Adams & Co.'s flno $0 calf shoos at1 a pair. Attend our cut price clearance sale. Cook's ' Shoe Store , 1312 FARNAM. I'KVl'KHMIXT J ) 110VS. Kisses don't Improve with ago. Noah saw tbo first ark light. A sea of trouble the Bchrlng. Uttering false notes falsetto singing. An old-time song grandfather's clock. Love catu axlo-crcao and calls it butter , Tbero is nothing improbable to a Jealous ivomnn. When small people fall In love they Increase heir sighs. A Knight of Malta an evening spout In a : ) cor tunnel. The Plttshurg couple who eloped on skates probably fell In lovo. The coming lobbyist will wear moro whis kers than diamonds. 'Oh , what a sunn , " ejaculated the tramp .vlion tbo dog bit him. The only man contented with his lot occu > lcs it in the cemetery. Do not tell your wife of things you would : iot wish hoi to toll you , The fool overestimates himself , the wlso man is prone to modesty. The man who teaches people to waltz Is , vcll up in society circles. The pioduction of lymph doesn't ' appear to bo equal to thu consumption. The fortune hunter Is not after the girl whoso complexion Is alone rich. In every love affair , ono party gives the love , nnd the other the gratitude. It is when ono lacks the hoar necessities of life , that the wolf Is at tbo door. The successful theatrical manager has a good deal to thank his stars for. No laiiph sounds moro mechanical than the laugh of the wife of iv funny man. When a lover 1ms his iirms around nn adored ono ho knows wunt ho Is about. A passage of arms a promenade through the United States arsenal at Springfield. Too many people believe that the milk of human kindness needs to ho kupt on Ico. "My heart failed mo , " ho said , ns ho drew a club to 1111 a bobtail Hush of red cards. 'Then what reason have you for marry , ing } " "I've no reason at all. I'm In lovo. ' The i-lilo f value of procrastination is In put ting oft 111 tempered letters nnd interviews. A man who is crushed unilur a falling cell ing would not bo apt to consider tbo situation sublime. The kind-hearted policeman who returns the lost child Is the host heir restorer over known. A reputation must bo tarnished Indeed when it no longer returns reflections cast upon It , In pcaco prcpnrn for war , especially when It Is ono piece of plo and two hungry hoys are after it , Thcro never was a cheeky man who did not think native modesty his dlstlnculshlngclmr- aclerlslle. Well , that's the Hrst break I ever made re marked the bright young chicken ns the shell parted , The man who lost his money Is In a position to denounce prize flglilltig and Its attendant immorality. The dancing master and tbo dairyman Imvo this in common , that they both use pumps In their business. For a now way to pay old debts see Shakes peare. For an old way to pay now debts see ninety-day note. "Advertising pays" said the artist who abandoned "studios" nnd went to work deco rating dead walls. This has been a very had season for dra matic companies. As the ghost doesn't walk , the actors have to , The man who lias something to soil has a great deal to say about ether pooplu Improv ing their opportunities. It Is the man that never { advertises who discovers that hi ) gets more dutttou his goods than in his cash drawer. A man of the world Is usually well ao' ( lualntcd with the other members of hli fnm iiy tbo flesh nnd the dovll. When Shakespeare wrote that parting li such sweet sorrow ho voiced tliu regret of many a bald-houded man. You can't hlamo some people for seeming ashamed to bo found at work uf tor you have seen the kind of work limy do. It Is a had Idea to lock tbo stable door after the horse Is stolen , What If 'tho thief should ri ) ) > entatid bring back the horse. "Lovo Is a devouring flame , " tbo poet says , H'H a pity It doesn't burn up moat of tbl love-leltura that are written , tuo.