THE OMAHA DAILY Bi3E : SUNDAY , FEBRUARY 8 , IF91-81X1EEN PAGES.
FASHIONABLE FRIVOLITIES ,
What the Brmt World is Doing aa Anli
Wednesday Approaches.
THE CROWNING WEEK OF THE SEA'.ON ,
A. llcnutlful Untieing I'nrljr Tliroo or
Four Kwall rii-ccptlom Mntlncc
Tea n niul Iiunuliooitn Com-
inc KrcntH In Store.
Thrco days more nnd the foshlonnblo world
will rest. The past sixty tlaya have been
busy ones for pcoplo In society and every bit
ofnulot that they will secure clurinijtho
period of sackcloth and nshcs is surely well
earned.
Lrfjnt this year Is unusually early and in
that respect much fault has been found.
Enstcr this yonr coming unusually early will
give these who desire to do some entertaining
before sirlng ) n vei-y good chnnro nnd tboro
will no doubt bo many Jolly affairs duringtho
post lent n season.
What the dcbutnntcs will do during their
period of rest Is matter for much speculation.
Homo of thorn will prooably join literary
clubs and polish up on Browning , Swinburne ,
Shakespeare , probably Ibsen , whllo others
will attend to their religious duties nnd try
to pet back lu the Rood graces of their pastors -
tors whom they have forsaken for the charms
of Iho beau tnondo.
In any event thor will rclhjlously
'keep the season , knowing that they
will hnvo to husband their strength for
the Ilnster gaieties. Then u summer at aomo
ono of the watering places and mountains in
September will bring thqm back full fledged
belles rcndy to ruler the race of breaking
hearts nnd possibly making n brilliant match
In the pay round en passant.
Socloty has had much to occupy It during
the ptst week , Iho approach of Ash Wednes
day giving a wldur sropo to conversation ixnd
furnishing moro than the usual wuotintof
occupation and activity for tno constantly In
creasing afTnirs , duo to the additions of
grown sons and daughters which go to make
up the city's social life.
There bavo been a number of swell affairs
the past week. Some of thorn particularly
large ntul with an interest beyond that of
mere social festivity and moro than the
usual number of leas , receptions and card
parties.
The presence of a largo number of
strangers from other cities has added n
pleasant variety to a number of the enter
tainments and given Omnlnns an opportunity
to glvo expression to that genial and hearty
hospitality for which they are noted.
.Altogether the present social season , not
withstanding the retirement of several final-
lies In mourning , has been ono of brilliancy
nnd does not suffer by comparison with any
In recent years ,
Apropos of a Nebraska girl the following
appeared la the San Ifnnclsco Argonaut of
lasfNcok :
Colonel Cody's oldostdauehtor , MIss Arta ,
Is a magnificent , queenly looking young
woman , credited with Having us much cour-
ngo anil solf-conlldcnco us her father. Many
pretty storlus of her pluck are told by the
residents of North i'latto. .Among them Is
the following : Some years ago , w lien Miss
Arta was about fourteen years of ago , Cody
had In lib stable a largo , handsome , high-
spirited horse , who was partlrul.trly vicious
so much so. In fact , thnt Cody himself dlu
notcaro about ildlng him , Onoday Arta con
cluded thatsho would ride this horse , alttiough
the stableman sought , to dlsuadoher. She
'was determined , however , and succeeded In
petting n bridle on him , and then leaped
nimbly on to his back. The horse reared nnd
plunged , but the girl kept her seat. Finally
Iho animal throw her. She got up again In
art instant nnd once more on his buck. This
time the unlmul throw her over his head ,
scratching her face to n considerable degree.
With blood streaming down her face , lior
eyes filled with tears , and her rage so great
that she looked like a young tigress , she
sprang to her feet , crvlng : "Tho brute , I'll '
ride him now if ho billsmo , " and suiting tbo
action to the word , gave the horse the most
tcrrlblo boating bo had ever received , aad
when she had completed the animal wns as
dociloas the proverbial "Old Dobbin , " and
Miss Arta rode oft triumphantly , whllo her
fattier and the stnblomun looked on In as
tonishment. .Another Illustration of her con-
Iluonco in her ability to take euro of herself
Is furnished by the fact that ono day , dur
ing Cody's llrst trip to England , she was
reading a letter from him , and at once de
cided she would like to see her father again.
Thnt wns on Wednesday , at North Platte ,
Nob. , and on tbo following Saturday she was
on n steamer leaving New York for England ,
and traveled the entire distance of ever 5,000
miles ulono.
A ' 'fad" ' Indulged , in by the winter's hrldo
is that of having one of tlio satin slipporw , or
shoes , in which she walked to the chancol-
rall , silver-plated. She preserves it as n
cherished souvenir , and If thobllpperbo small
and shapely the average woman possesses
too much tuet to have It so perpetuated If It
bo not so It forms nn oddly pretty ornament
for the mantel-ledge or cabinet. A silver
smith , who has had sovcial bridal-slippers
brought to him to bo plated , .says that ho has
put n number of woo baby shoes through the
came process , aad has oven coated suioking-
plpcs , oyster-shells , and lead-pencils sug
gestive , likely , of sorao special bit of romance.
The lUver-plntlng Is not very costly , nnd tbo
eontlmont Lids fair to bo soon indulged In
generally.
The Innovation of having the bridesmaids.
go down from the chancel to moot the briuo
at the church threshold , introduced at u re
cent New York wedding , Is likely to become
a popular one. Bridesmaids have always
suffered , no tnnttor how charming they may
ho , because they usually precede the' bride-
and nro lost in the halo of her interesting
brilliancy. However , the other duy , ifnas
possible to glvo to the trahof young woimni
walking slow Iv the length of the church the
attention which their beauty and grace Justl-
fiod. Said u man afterward , speaking of this
lovely rotlnuo : "Thov rcmlnaod mo , as they
came , down the aisle In the half-light of tb'a
church , of the procession of the ' .Daughters
of the Dawn' , an effect which their dulic.iUi
pink draperies and veils , like the 1 Irs t faint
blush of the morning , served to heighten. "
Mm. Ctmhliic's l-iir.oliooti
Quo of the very beautiful events of the
week wus the luncheon and high live given
by Mrs. It C. Cushlng Wednesday afternoon
at her residence on South Twonty-ilfth
avonuo.
The house Is delightfully arranged for en
tertaining , the rooms being particularly large
aud comfortable , nnd on this occasion they
presented n strikingly handsome appearance ,
No house this winter has boon moro lavishly
and elaborately decorated , the Uorist having
"been given carte blanche to make the Uonic
of Omaha's mayor us rnillanUy-troptcal as
possible In this northern latitude.
A banlc of ferns and palms met the oycs ol
the guests la the hallway ; banks of roses anil
hyacinths adorned tbo mantels , the mirrors
reflecting ; back the exceedingly effective ar
ranging of the ( lowers. Simlax nnd over
preens wore arranged in festoons , whllo the
word "Welcome" above the drnwlng-roon
arch was expressive In Christmas greens. A
tall pyramid of roses , hyacinths , Easter lilies
and narcissus stood on the piano in tin
drawing : room , the perfume from the
flowers being exceedingly pleasant and refreshing
freshing- .
The orchestra , stationed In the unpcr hall
discoursed conceit muslo throughout the en
tire afternoon , much to the pleasure of i
largo number of representative society poo-
mo who had accepted Mrs. Cushlng's bospl
lallty.
Assisting tha hastes * In tno cntortalnmcnl
wore Mrs , John A. Templctou , her sister
- Mrs. S. P. Mowo , Mrs. K. A. Cudahy , Mrs
[ W. A , PajHon'and the hostess' ' daughters
Lorn and Lucille.
Following the luncheon , which was upon t
very cliUx > ruto scale , high live was played bj
the guests , the prires being won bv Mrs. A
U. Wyinnn , a beautiful cut glass * porfumt
case ; Miss Lynn Curtis , n handsoino rose jar
the booby being won by Miss Angola Kins
Tor , n rara niUquo Jar.
Tbosa present woroi Mrs. Colcmcl M , V
Shorlilan , Mrs. J. M. Thurston , Mrs. J. A
Wakollold , Mr , E. A. Omluhy , Mrs. F. Col
ter , Mrs. Du Bols. Mw. W. A. Poxton
rs. U. L Gilbert , Mrs. E. W. Nosh , Mr *
John Dad iimou , Mrs , Colonel S. S. Curtis
Mrs. G. M. Clayton , Mrs. E. TJ , Lomax. Mrs.
Bon Gallagher , Mrs. F. A. ninotiort , MM. P.
B. Johnson. Mrs. Thorn * * F. Godfrey , Mr * .
John Barker , Mrs. Churchill Parker , Mr .
Charles H. Brown , Mrs. Bvron Hood , Mrs.
C. J. Green , Mrs. Captain Warden , Mrs. A.
Meyer. Mrs. J , Brady , Mrs. 0. AI. Carter ,
Mrs. C. T , Tavlor , MM. C. llnrtmin , Mr .
Cornish l , \f _ . J. M. Metcnlf , Mr * . G. H.
Boggs , Mrs. Catlln , Mrs , J. T. ICinilor , Mr * .
( J. W. Cook , Mrs. Kinsman , Mrs. .1. J.
Brown , Mrs. H. W. Yntos , Mrs. II. Whit-
more , Mrs. T. IJ , Mlimchnn , Mrs Dr.
Jones , Mrs. .1. .T. llroxvn , Council Bluffs ;
Mrs.I. M. Daughcrty , Mrs. H. P. Cady ,
Mrs C. S. Haymond , Mrs. 0. 1C. Brnncli ,
Mos. C. B. Mcishnno , Mrs. D. H. Wheeler , sr. ,
Mrs. .1. 1) ) . Crclghton. Mrs. Judge Unndy ,
Mrs , C. W. Hamilton , Mrs. A. U. Wytnan ,
MPs. C. V. Gallagher , Mrs. Dr. A. A. Parker ,
Mrs. Clement Ch.iso , Mrs. J. G. Glhnore ,
Mrs. J. .T. Dicltov , Mrs. 0. Will Hamilton ,
Mrs. Klrkcndafl , Mrs. S. 1' . Morse , Mrs.
John A. Tomplcton. Mrs. CummlngJ , Mrs. C.
J. Smytho , Airs. C. K. Squires , Mrs. S. D.
Mort-or , Mrs. Dr. V. H. Coffiimn. Mrs. W.
H. Gushing , Mrs. General K. K. Llvingstoa ,
Mi-s , Carrier , Mrs. 13. A. Wnlteis , Mis.
Mills , Mrs. Lyle DlcUoy , Mrs. Jcnnison , Mrs.
David Haum , Mrs. 1Dollouo , Mrs.
F. J. McShnno , MM. Max Moycr ,
Mrs. C. S. Whitney , Mrs. W. Williams.
Mrs , Charlus Cook of Chicago ,
Mrs. IP. M. McDonough , Mrs. Kclton ,
Mrs. E. nierbower. Mrs. J. V. Coad , Mrs. H.
V. Corvcll , Mrs. Charles McDonald , Mrs.
Daniel Baum , Mrs. Stlger , Mrs. Hubbjrd ,
Mrs. J. K. Bnuiu , Miss Dundy , Miss Lunn
Dundv , Miss Nash , Miss Mills , Miss Cniter ,
Miss b'Kccfe , Miss Curtis , Miss Parker ,
Miss /tangs. Miss Moronoy , Miss If Insler ,
Miss Cook , Miss Flynn of Dos Moinus , Miss
Davis , Miss Irwln , Miss Buum , Miss Mc-
Donough , Miss Smith.
A very b shful youth was ho ;
Io ! trembled In each-Joint ,
And found It turd to come to tba
A Students * Hccllnl.
The pupils of Mr. F. S. Kobhins gave n
successful piano recital at the Llnlngor nrt
gallery Wednesday evening , the very cosy
room being crowded with parents and f rionds
of the participants.
Mr. liobbins follows the methods pursued
so successfully by his father , that of teach
ing the major scale then the relative minor
sc.ilpnnu drilling them upon the rudiments
of music until they are able to decide for
themselves what the requisites are In any
selection. lie probably docs not Insist lipoii
the sntno number of hours of practice as some
of tbo teachers of the city , but , Judging from
the efforts of the pupils Wednesday ovcnlnir ,
his resniu are worthy of a good deal of con
gratulation.
As might have been expected the pro
gramme wns light , but wns very Interesting
notultlistundlii ! ; , several of the pupils not
being over twelve years of age , and ono of
thorn not ever ten.
This is n vary tender ago for children to DO
playing Minatlncs by Clemcntl mid roman/as
bv Kidloy Pientlce , whllo there were two
Chopin numbers , a Mendelssohn number ,
two Gottschnlk numbers and a Beethoven
number on the programme.
Miss Curtis , who in addition to painting
some nnd attending to hur many social duties
finds time to tnko lessons on tbo piano ,
opened tbo programme with an etude by
Chopin , quite f.ilrly played , nnd she closed
part llrst with a serenade by Kroojior , much
better rendered than the llrst number.
Miss Knthryn Dr.iko gave a pleasing Inter
pretation of "Dor Fllogendo Hollander" by
Wngnur-Schwalm , the only fault being in
the tempo , which was tnlteu too slow.
Henrietta Hew , n little tot nlno } cars of
ago played n sonatine by Clomenti in a par1-
tlcularly pleasing manner. Her llgurlng Is
exceedingly good nnd the development of the
left hand qulto remarkable in onn so young.
Miss Lucy Brodorick played ono of Men
delssohn's "Songs Without Words. " A
duct by Misses Mubol Boyd and Annie Mc
Dowell , two young girls , brought part llrst
to n closo.
Miss May Miller's playing of Beethoven's
"Sonativ I'nthetlfjuo , Op. 18" was quite above
the ordinary. She is a "very promising
musician.
Miss Mabel Cotter gave ono of Gottschalk's
compositions -whilo Miss Lizzio Liddoll was
entrusted with n Chopin number.
Mr Fred Adams , Miss Adams nnd Miss
Miller concluded the programme by each playIng -
Ing a solo , very creditably.
Between parts ono and two Mr. Fred
Adams presented Mr. Robblns with u very
handsome gold im'dnl , a tnaltcso cross , as a
token of the esteem which the pupils bore
him.
him.Mr.
Mr. Adams said : "Wo , your pupils , hav
ing been fortunate enough to bo placed under
your instruction bolicvo that this instruction
has boon of the highest order.
" \Vo \ thetoforo wish to show
our appreciation of this by presenting you
with a llttlo token of our estoeni other than
words , nnd also something that will be n re
minder in years to coma of the actual value
placed upon your services In this city.
"May this bo the gateway to your suc
cess "
Mr. Kobblns repllol , though qulto visibly
affected.
The pupils whoso names are engraved upon
tbo back of the modal uro : Miuscs Aimco
McDowell , Surah Ainscow , Fannie lloeder ,
Lvnn Curtis , Gwendoline Evnns , Henrietta
Rees , Mcllom 0. Woolwortb , Ornco Niolds ,
Mabel Boyd , Helen Adams-II. E. Nasou ,
May V. Miller. Anna Harper , Washington ,
Pa , Mrs. D. II. Wheeler , Jr. , Misses Lucy
Brodoriok , Eva Crowell , Alice EgbortMabol
Cotter , Mr. Fred Adams.
The Common Sense Girl.
PltMmro Dbiiatcti.
Oh , the common sense girl may not bo chlo ,
But socially rather tame ;
Still she moves along in n quiet way ,
Turns a deaf car to what others may say ,
And gets there just the samo.
An Knjuyahlo Purtj * .
A very enjoyable high Jlvo pnrty was given
at the residence of Mr. Frank ( Jarrctty , cor
ner of Nineteenth nnd Ohio streets , hut
Wednesday evening , and everybody present
seemed bent on having a good time , aud the
festivities of the occasion included what was
by no means the le.ist part of it , a very
sumptuous rop.ist in which all took p.ut with
gusto
The following were among the guests : .Mr.
and Mrs. 12. Duvnl , Mrs. and Mrs. S. Collins ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. It. A. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. T.
Gentleman , Mr. nnd Mrs. E. D. Hncbtlc. Mr.
and Mrs. T , II. Dailoy , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. r.
ICorns , Mr. and Mrs. T , H. Lowcry , Mr. and
Mrs. 1 . Sherlock , Mr. and Mrs. M , W Cav-
annugh and Mr. aud Mrs. W. J , Hayes , also
Mesdames M. Lawlesj , J. A. Whiilen. C.
Durr , and S.E. . Clupp ; Ml&sca Costcllo , Dai-
ton. I'ortorand Dnrr , and Messrs. Gubblus ,
.1. Murphy , CSntos nnd E. C. Crapp.
Mrs. Hullnr's f'loasixiit Cnrtjr.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Albert Holler
gave another high Hvo party to a number of
her friends. After a pleasant struggle for
the prizes the guests sat down to a delicious
luncheon of various and siucct courses.
There wore invited the Mcsdamoa Dr. H. P.
Jensen , M. Swaits , Urnoit Poycko. M. Hell-
man , J , Lobmun , G. Iloyn , C. Parker , .1.
Harkcr , t\ Adler , Leopold Hollar , U. K.
( rotto , Dr. V. Coifman , A. Pratt , M. Levy ,
H. Cohn. M. Cahn. Albert Cnhn , U. Br.ni.
dots , S. Bergman , S. Fisher , A. Dans , I. Now ,
L. Mendelsohn , A , Maudelborg , S. Leu-Is of
San Francisco , C. Wlso of Sioux City , In ,
U. B. Seckal of Logan , la. , II. Elscman of
Council Bluffs , la. , ana others.
Mr. nnd MTH. JnHlyii'H HiRli Five.
Mr. and Mrs. Ueorgo A. Joslvn entertained
about forty of thair friends ut high Ilvo at
their hornuon Davenport street Wednesday
evening. The bouso was profusely decorated
with lilies , tulips and roses , which lllled the
air with their fragrance and added much to
the-evening's ' enjoyment.
After a lively contest , In vrhlch thirteen
games were played , dainty rofresuincnti
wore served and followed by the distribution
of prizes. The llrst"ladles' prize , a very
umn.uo hand painted placquo with dqrar.vtcd
stand , was carried off by Mrs , Joseph H.
Blair. The second prize , a beautiful tissue
paper and satin novelty in tbo shape of aa
umbrella tilled wttli choice ( lowers was won
bv Mrs. D. C. Dun bar , The first gentleman's
prize , a silver match safe , which represented
a partially burned candle in the candle stick * ,
was won by Mr. C. S. Haymond. The second
prize , a dainty hand embroidered handker
chief case , fell Into the hands of Mr. F ,
Jaynos.
wTho guests present wcro : Mr , and Mrs.
D. C , Uuabar. Mr. and Mrs. E. U. VaaCourt ,
Mr and Mrs. K. V. Lewis. Mr. nnd Mrs , C.
S. Itiytnond. Mr. nnd Mrs. F. N. Jnynr-s , Mr.
and Mr * . J. J. Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Juynes , Mr. nnd Mrs. Harry Laurie , Mr.
and Mrs. Ilium , Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Akin , Dr.
nnd MM. H. F. Crurnmer , Mr. nnd Mrs. Milton
Kotinnrd , Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Sholos , Mr.
nnd Mrs. A. M. Pinto. Mr. nnd MM. Will-
Hm Curtis , Mr. nnd Mrs.V. . E. Burllngamc ,
Mr. Frank Alexander. Miss Imogcno Alex-
tinder , Mr. and Mrs. J. H , Blair , MM. L. D.
Fowler , .Mrs. C. E. Farusworth ,
Apropos of February 11.
OiiMna.
All talk of Cupid , hearts and darts
Is now considered tr.ish ,
And the girl who gets tha valentines
Is the ono who has the cash.
Alexander's Ilntorlnliinioiits.
Ono of the busiest society women this v celt
has boon Mrs. W. H , Alexander , wao has
given throa very charming entertainments
beginning with a tea on Wednesday , nsuppar
on "Thursday nnd a high five party Friday
evening. „
The Alexander residence situated at 1251
South Thirty-Unit street , while not large , Is
pleasantly arranged for Just such affairs as
those given during the past week. The
decorations wore very pretty , Eastor-
lllles and hyacinths predominating. Sinllnx ,
.vhlch Is always effective , entered largely
Into tbo decorations , making n pretty back
ground for the ( lowers.
A very novel method was Introduced at the
.Censliigton on Wednesday by which partners
iveio ablu to llnd one another. Divided quo-
ationa wcro used for partners and completed
luot.itions Indicated the tables. For Instance
the quotation , "Still waters run deep , " was
'inlvrd , the persons holding the two p.irts bo
ng partners. Two completed quotations wcro
| ) laccd on each table , nnd the persons holding
lhco quotations occupied that particular
'joard. ' Then In addition ribbons wore used
: o nsslst the guests In determining wnero
, hey were to sit.
Assisting Mrs. Alexander Wednesday
were Miss Llla Alexander. Miss Tukey , Miss
Webster of St. Joe and Mrs. H.velett. T no
guests ptesout wcro : Mesdames Antes ,
Auglln , Aclcormin , Hartlott , E. M. Hnrtlett ,
licntoii , T. C. IJrunor , Dr. Brown ,
Frank Urowu , Bllsi , Blrkhnusor ,
Boulter , E , A. Benson , W. iJ. Clarke , Claf-
lln , Covell , Cook , Cutulngs , Colpotzer , Cole ,
Dickey , Dale , DuBols , Estnbrook , Gordon ,
' .lOodrlch , Graves of Chicago , Honoll , Haz-
ilott , John Hamilton , Hicks , Haver , Minor ,
Wilbur , Wo'lle , Whitney , Mlssos Alexander , '
Imogeno Alexander , Ada Alexander ,
Compbcll , Davis , Ellen Davis , Sanderson ,
Shnttuck , Tukov , Tatuin , Bessie Tatum ,
Webster.
Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Alexander
'utertulncd ' a number of friends nt supper.
To the pentlomcn wcro given conundrums
and to the ladles the answers , and the per
sons holding the question and answer were
partners to luncheon , a very delightful inno
vation , by the way. Supper was served nt
small tallies , taoro being four courses. After
the supper the conundrums furnished a pleas
ant theme for conversation , the questions
suggesting many others to the guests ,
who we're : Mr. and Mrs. AllonMr. and Mr-t.
Uurnham , Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan , Mr. and
Mrs. Hurt. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Benson ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Daniel Bnutn , Mr. and MN.
'Jlouser , Mr. and Mrs. Dumont , Dr. and Mrs.
! ) uryoa , Mr. and Mrs. Grav , Mr. nnd Mrs.
illbcrt , Mr. and Mrs. Hougland , Mr. and
Mrs. Hartman , Mr. and .Jlrs. Lootnls , Mr.
and Mrs. Ilustin , Mr. nnd Mrs Kay-
mend , Mr. and Mrs , Sprague , Dr. aiid
Mrs. Sommcrs. Hov. and Mrs. AV11-
lainl Scott , Mr. and Mrs. Tulleys
of Council Bluffs , Mr. and Mrs. Wilov ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Wellor , Mr. and Mrs. A. tf ,
Wyman , Mr. nna Mrs Clark Woodman.
Friday evening Mr. nnd Mrs. Alexander
brought their sorlos of delightful affairs to a
close by giving a high Ilvo party , which like
the entei tnliimeuts piccedlng , was successful
to a degree.
Having introduced two now Ideas in the
manner of choosing partners , it wns thought
that Innovation could no further go , but
again wore the guests treated to a surprise In
the manner of selecting partners. This time
Mother Goose's Melodies had to do service , a
line of a four-lino stnn/n being given to each
lady and gentleman. The ilrst nnd third
lines and the second and fourth lines thus became
came partners. The verso was printed on
the table cards nnd It was a very easy matter
ts decide at which table the holders ot.tuo
particular verso would play.
After a number of games , prizes , .which
wcro very pretty , were awarded as follows :
The first lady's prize , a very pretty water
color framed , was won by Mrs. Branch and
the second lady's pti/o' . a casoof pcrtume ,
wus awarded to Mrs. ICcIloy. The llrst gen
tleman's pilzo , a collar , ruff aud button ciso
of leather , wns carried off by Mr. 13. M.
Powell nnd Mr. C. N. Dlctz cnptuied the
second gentleman's pri/o , a plush framed
shaving glass.
Refreshments were served after the game
was discontinued , the guests nirtlcipatlng
being Mr. and Mrs. Ames , Mr. Frank Alex
ander , Miss Alexander , Mr. and Mrs. Ben
jamin S. Baker. Mrj and Mrs. David Baum ,
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Baum. Mr. and Mrs.
Branch , Mr. and Mrs. Clnflin , Mr. and Mis.
dowry , Mr. nnd Mrs. Chase. Mr. and MM.
Colpetzer , Mr. and Mrs. DnBoIs , Mr. nnd
Mrs. J. J. Dickey , Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Drake ,
Mr and Mrs. C. N. Dietz. Dr. and Mrs-
Uddy , Mr. nnd Mrs. Estabroolir , Mrs. Craves ,
of Chicago ; Mr. Gulou , Mr. nnd Mrs.
Harvey , Mr. and Mrs. Hicks , TJr. nnd Mrs.
Jones , Mr. and Mrs. Goo. ICelloy , Mr. and
Mrs. Mclntosh. Mr. and Mrs. Nnuglo , Mr.
and Mrs. J. L. Kennedy , Mr.nnd MM.
Purvis , Mr. nnd Mrs. Pratt , Mr. and MM.
Powell , Mr. and Mrs. Squires , Dr. and Mrs.
Charles Smith , Mr. and Mrs. Thurston , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Tlllson , Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Whcelor , Jr. , Mr. and Mrs. Van Kuran , Mrs.
Hozelott.
"You ewe me Ilvo dollars , papa , " said
Kthel.
"And Ethel owes mo five , " said mamma.
"Well , " returned pipa , "Inasmuch as
mamma owes ma five , lot us call It all off. and
so square the family circle. "
They Played Illgti Plvo.
A charming entertainment wns that given
by Mr. undMrs. J. N. Campion on Thursday
evening nt their residence , 2113 Lake street.
The rapidly approaching lenten season ap
peared to clvo , if possible , a keener edge to
the enjoyment of high Ilvo than usual aud the
midnight hour bad struck before the game
endeda > id the winners woreannounccd , Mu.
Bates and Dr. Hanchott carried off the pri/oa
whilst the consolation souvenirs fell to the
possession ot Mrs. Lnlly and Dr. Footo.
Thosopresent were : Mr. and Mrs. Bates ,
Mr. and Mrs. Brognn , Mr. and Mrs. Chiul-
wick , Mr. and Mrs. Ewlng , Mr. nnd Mrs.
Gates , Dr. and Mr . Hanchott , Mr. nnd AIM.
Holbrook , Mr. and MM. Sully , Dr. and Mrs.
Park , Mr. and MM. A. C. Powell , Mr , and
Mrs. Frank Patrick , Madame Powell ,
Madama Patrick , Miss Powers , Dean Gard
ner , Ilov. U. Gardner of St. Joseph , Mo ;
Mr. SCUM , Dr. Footo and Mr. ClarencoChad-
wick.
A Ijaillrs * Social Session.
Ono of the most onjoyublo affairs of the
season occurred last Saturday at the resi
dence of MM. J. L. Harris , 2018 St. Mary's
avenue. It wns tormoa u "ladles' social soj.
slon , " and was gtvon In honor of Miss Fan-
nlo Bonns , ono of Milwaukee's society young
ladies and a nleco of the charming hostess.
The afternoon was p.issod In a most enjoya
ble manner ! interspersed with recitations ,
vocal and Instrumental music. At C o'clock
the guests were ushcrnl into the pretty din-
lug room and sat down to a luncheon deli
cately prepared In six courses. Tno session
was then continued until 8 o'clock , when the
gents departed , much pleased with tno novel
entertainment. Among tlioso present were :
MUscs Clara Scblosluger. Sadie Schlcslngcr ,
Hnttio Beekor , Munilo Becker , Addle New
man , Tllllo Newman , Clara Hludskopf , Flora
Adler , Carrlo Goldsmith , Ella Holler , Lizzlo
Isaacs. Eva Kohn , llettio Sollgsohn , Dolllo
Pollack , Mlnnlo Stem , Julia Bloom , Iowa
City , la. ; Hattie Itolzcnstcln , Allegheny Pa. ;
Pauline Mamlolbaum , DetroitMich. ; Pnunlo
Bonus , Milwaukee , and Mcsdainos B , Kohn ,
L. Itotkschlld , S. Schleslneur.
A Matinee Imnuheon.
Mrs. II. B , Corjoll of Orchard Hill gave a
most charming ; 1 o'clock luncheon aud high
five party on Thursday. After partaking ot
dainty viands from china pointed by the
hostesj , the games bcfjan. Favors consisting
of a piece of royal Worcester china aud cut
glass rest for carving set , were captured by
Mrs. bmytha and Mrs , Kcltoa. The Invited
gucsUweru ; MUs Jane Adams of Wlnona ,
Minn. : Mesdames HaiuUu , Gibson , Whcelor
sr , , Myron Wheeler , "Temploton , Cooper ,
Walker , Mapos , Miunfleld , Kubl. Hall , Week ,
Austin. Oowe , Sheorar , Smytno , Drtscoll ,
Patterson , Bohn , Webster , Vnn Horn , Wlclt-
crslinm , Mrs. Smith. Miss Smith , Mrs. Kcl
ton , Mrs Hrowno. Taylor , Muellor. Jr. , Miss
Pourl Hnrtiunn , Miss Corjoll Wood nnd Mrs.
Dr. William Arnold.
The Girl * , Gr > d Illcss Them.
A TIUOI.ET.
'Tis ' cosy to wed ,
And nil can afford It-
Trust heart and not bead
'TIs easy to wed- _
Love's wealth ever lied
From the man who would hoard It.
'Tis easy to wed.
And all can afford 111
, -AVw 1'orft Herald.
urn noov.
A still , Bwect atmosphere that soctas
To favor most poetic drcntns ;
The scent of violets half asleep
In April forests cool and deep ;
A delicate nnd graceful bent
Of maiden fancy evident
In fall of drapurv , nnd in hue
Soft chosen , where the light shines through ;
And all chaste thoughts made manifest ,
And youth's delicious hopes expressed
In this do.ir room , wherein nro seen
Thopuroness of her days serene ,
And 'nenth Its snowy curtains spread
The sacred whiteness of her bed.
-iVcw Orlciim 7'l ifimc ; > crat.
TO THE U03R IX Itnil I1UII.
Poor llttlo rose , I pity you
Sweet as Oporto's wine when fruity I
Tortured an ovll hour or two
Just to adorn a willful beauty.
I know her well , too well , alas I
( Just watch the fnlrv as she dances ! )
She wears my heart but let that pass ,
It's dead. She killed It ulth her glaucas.
Yonr fate , poor rose , is such as mine-
To bo despised when you nro faded.
Vet she's an angel half divine
And still an equal half degraded.
Jluiifcu'ireelJy. \ .
ins mriAxtTiox.
kissed her. Yes , I wlU admit It ,
Wo two were alone In the hull ,
lor roses were rod , and the pcrfuma
Got into my head , that was all
By Jove , but It wasn't ' my fault , man
"Twas her own she was ruvlshint ! fair ;
lor lips were like rose leaves uncurling ,
Ana tier eyes were like stars , and her hair
, Vas as awcot ns the breath of wild violets ;
Lord love you , how could I resist I
A man's only human whatever ,
And that woman w.is uiado to bo klssod.
( iraphlc.
Mrs. Gotiornl CowlnV Hrooptloii.
Thursday from 3 until 0 Mrs. General
'owln ' received at her residence , 3 Wortu-
ngton place , nssistcd by Mrs. J. N. II. Pat-
Ick , Mrs. Henry W. Yntes , Mrs. Lynian
lichnrdson , Mrs. W. V. Morse , Miss Yutes ,
Miss Bcsslo Y"ates and' Miss Wakoloy.
The rooms looked exceedingly beautiful
under their wealth of llor.il decorations of
.vliito . and green , The mantel in the drawing
room was effectlvelv embowered in Easter
Hies and hyacinths ; the dining room mantel
ho same. Throughout the whole lower por-
lon of the house tall palms and pretty ferns
added greatly to the beauty of the scene. On
the second Ian ding of thu wldo stairway n
number of palms wcro grouped , nnd tower
ing above them a hnudsicmo ( specimen of the
India rubber tree attracted great attention.
Near the dining room entrance wns sus
pended n silk banner upon which was printed
the programme of * fiftuslo renderea by
the Musical unlonj-j orchestra sta
tioned in the upper hull Another
banner on the second floor told this story :
1'IlOnitAMMB ,
election , Oasperono . Mlllooltor
( iavotto , Clio . Wolirer
lllaek Mantels . Dncalovil
HiinearJiin Dinoo. No. 1 . Brahms
Characteristic Piece , Utrtor dun Mnilcn ,
. > . i. . . > . . . .f. . i . Kllonucrg
"I'lectlon. Paul Jones. . ! . . .1 . . . . , , IMnnqiiotta
Spanish Iancu.AndnllLsl' ; | . . . .v , . . . J-n Tlilcro
( luvottf , llcuiitj-'s Conflna . . .J.CVllmlkli
Hochcrinl Mlnft t. . . . , ! . . . . . . .llDOlieriiil
Selection. Grand Duchess . OITcnbach
Mrs. Cowin was beautifully attired In a
gown of white silk with black omoroldored
crepe llsso , yellow joscsv
Mrs. Pntrlck'woro a very handsome cos-
tumb of pray silk trimmed with white Inco.
Mrs. Yutos , who is always a well dressed
woman , were a costume of grav silk em
broidered with white crepe lisso.
Mrs. Illchardson , a golden brawn satin ,
cntralno.
Mrs. W. V. Morso. white silk.
Miss Yates , a pretty gown of gray creno.
Mhs Bcsslo Yates , a humlsoino rose colored
cropo.
Miss Wakoloy , green slllr , trimmed with
gold.
The dlnlnsr room table was quite simply
sot , a cluster of hyacinths and Hues making a
pretty and effective center pleco.
Among the very largo number of guests
present during the afternoon weraMcsdamos
Guy Barton , Benjamin Smith , Miss Smith ,
Mrs. M. T. Patrick , Mtes Mlllard , Mrs. Me-
Kcnna , Mrs. J. M. Brown , Mrs. Doctor Pin-
noy of Council Bluffs , Mrs. Clinton Bnggs.
Mrs. Charles M. .Trultt , Mrs. A.
H. Cooley , Miss Carter , Mrs. It. E.
Gaylord , Mrs. U. W. Linhiger ,
Mrs. J. II. Malntosh , Mrs. C. J. Greene ,
Miss Nash , Miss Carter , Mrs. H. D. Esta-
brnok , Mrs. Cobotzcr , Mrs. Levl Carter ,
Mrs. Denise Bnrkalow , Mrs. D. II. Wheeler ,
Jr. . Mrs. T. J. Rogers , Mrs. Samuel Bums ,
Miss Burns , Mrs. Alfred Mlllard. Mrs. C. B.
Uustln.
_
Larynx Miss Oldie ; \Vnyback Is very
proud of her ancestry ; she told mo last night
that her family dated back to the time of the
conquest , but I doubt if she could produce
proof of it.
Miss Giddy Nowfolds Proof 1 What proof
do you necdl Look at herself.
Mr. and Mrs. Halo's High Five.
The del ightf ul home of Mr. and Mrs. James
11. Halo , 2107 N street. South Omaha , was
fillea Wednesday evening with a very pleas
ant company made up of the friends of the
host and hostess , who gave a hlch flvo party
In honor of their charming guests , Mlssos
Phcobe Phillips and Kato E. Hayes of
Platte Center. The artistically decorated
parlors and Urn elegant costumes of the
ladies made tno scene ono of the most bril
liant ever witnessed In the city.Mr. . and
Mrs. Halo were assisted in receiving by
Mlssos Kato E. llaycs , Phoebe Phillips and
Molllo Condon. These present were Mr.
nnd Mrs. G. L. Hello of Omaha , Dr. nnd
Mrs. John M. Glasgow , Mr. ana
Mrs. Epcs Cory , Mr. nnd Mrd. James
Phillips , Mrs , Jcnnio VVnlker of South
Omaha , Missoi Phoebe Phillips and Kato E.
Hayes of Platte Center Mlnnio Morinrty ,
Lario nnd Carrie Glaaomlnl of Omaha.
Ilormanco Laur , MdufH'rVo Laur , Huldah
Mambort , Sadie E. AcKeAMulia Kync , Molhu
Condon nnd Jcnnio CornWn of South Omahn ,
nnd Messrs. Robert"0 Hussoll , Albert
Beaten , Frank Beaten , Morris J. Barren ,
P. .1. MeGrnth and Frmlt P. Moriarty of
'
Omaha ana' William H'.JKyne' Dr. Thomas
Kelly , James F. Mcltofriilds , Frank P. Clif
ford , A. 11. Kelly. W. Uf Sago ana D. B.
Condon , Kiil
After a sorlos of IpWrcstlng games , six
beautiful and approbate prizes were
awarded the winners , 'alrss ' Herman coLrfUr
was presented with thdWst and Miss Huldah
Lambert with the sociiiM prize for ladies ,
while Messrs. Frank1 l . ] Morlarty aud A. II.
Kelly were respectively 'Jtt warded 11 rat and
second prizes to" the gentlemen. Miss Marie
Gla comlni was awardcd the ladles' consola
tion nnd Mr. Morris J. XMarron thu gentle
man's consolation prize. * " "
Week.
NKI.M3 Ah'li' ' CUUIr.
The marriage Is announced of Mr. Warren
J , Scbaaf , cashier for Sloan , Jobnsoa & Co. ,
to Miss Bessie L. Netiiii of Bath , 111 , The
nodding ceremony will tnko pluco on Febru
ary 12 at Bath and the newly wedded couple
will bo at homo to friends at 1400 South
Twenty-eighth street , this city , after March
HE JUUS AN'D nOLDEN.
Ilov. C. W. Savidgo uoltod la piarrlngo at
his residence on Wednesday evening. Miss
Adele J. Do Mars nnd Mr , Lloyd W. B.
Holdcn ,
THOMAS AM ) llllEXOLB.
A very pretty marrlago occurred on Janu-
nry 21 at the residence of Mr. A. E. Thoinai ,
Forty-iecond and Hamilton streets , when Mr.
John AI. Brcngloof Saa Antonio , Tex , , and
Miss Fun nlo L. Thomas Were bound in wed
lock bauds , The wedding presents wcro use
ful and numerous. The happy couple will
soon depart for their future home lu San An
tonio , carrying with them the hestwlshc-i , of
n host of friends.
The Worn ! Itrcoptlon.
Mr. end MM. A. P. Wood guvo a brilliant
reception on Thursday evening at their resi
dence , 123 South Twenty-fifth street. . It wns
a very largo gathering , but the nmnpomcmts
for receiving the guests wo.ro so complete ( n
every detail that everyone present was
made to feel thoroughly nt homo. The
floral decorations wcro magnificent and
much taste was displayed In placing
thorn In the various rooms , the spiclons din
ing room being especially noticeable In this
respect. A very uhhiiio nnd striking feature
was the beautiful center piece formed iu the
! hnxj [ of an umbrella and it gees without say
ing that the table was luadod down with all
the delicacies procurable nt this season of
thu year. Mrs. Vcrkiiu , Mrs. IJcnlso , Miss
Collier. Miss Perkins and Miss Wood as
sisted In receiving the guests.
Among these present were the following :
Dr. nnd Mrs. Denise , Mr. anil Mrs. Darrow ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Dlcltoy , Mr. iitul Mrs. Dumont ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Drake , Mr. and Mrs. Day , Mrs.
Detwellor , Mrs. Dickey , Mr. and Mrs.
I' vn us , Mr. and Mrs. Fleming , Mr. nnd Mrs.
Fisher , Mr. nnd Mrs. rullor , Mr. and Mrs.
rorsyth , Mr. and Mrs. Kcrgiison , Mrs. Fuller ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Grigor , Mr , and Mrs. Gaylord ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. G ruble , Mr. and Mis. Gordon ,
Dr. and MM. Gifford , Mr. nnd Mrs. Gam
ble , Mr. nnd Mrs. Grnv , Mr. and Mrs.
Gillisplo , Mr. and Mrs , Ilawloy , Itov. and
Mrs. Ilnrsha , Dr. and Mrs. HolTinan , Mr. and
Mrs. Unities , Mr.and Mrs. Howard , Mr. nnd
Mrs Huutliik'ton , Mr. nnd Mrs. Hopkins , Mr.
and Mrs. Holcomb , Mr. and Mrs. Hugncs ,
Mr. and Mrs. Homlrlx , Mr. andMrs.Hawkcs ,
Mrs. Hopkins , Madam lllckimin , Mrs. Hous
ton , Mrs Herman , Mr. nnd Mrs. Ivos , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Irvine , Mr. and Mrs. James ,
Mr. and Mrs. Joplin , Mr. and Mrs.
Kinsman , Mr. nnd Mi's. Klrkcndnll ,
Mrs. J. It. Meredith , Mrs. Etta Matheson ,
Mr. and Mrs. Muuroo , Mrs. Miller , Mr. and
Mrs. Nichols , Dr. and Mrs. Parnoll , Mr. and
Mrs. Pratt , Mr. mid Mrs. Perlno , Mr. and
Mrs. Powell , Mr. and Mrs. iWotto. Mr. and
Mrs. Cieorgo Patterson , Mr. nnd Mrs. D. C.
Patterson , Mr. nnd Mrs. O. Pratt , Dr. nnd
Mrs. Plnnov , Mrs Porter , Mrs. Poor , Mr.
and Mrs , W , L. Patterson , Miss Bowman ,
Mr. and Mrs. Kamsov , Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond , Mr. nnd Mrs. Rol
lins , Mr. and Mrs. Richardson , Mr. and
Mrj. Ross , Mr. nnd Mrs. Heed , Mr. and Mrs.
Sargent , Dr. nml Mrs. Smith , Itov. nnd Mrs.
Scott , Air. and Mrs. Iveuiiard , Mr. and Mrs.
Kennedy , Mr. and Mra. ICilpatrick , Mr. and
Mrs. Keliv , Dr. nna Mrs. Kului , Mr. nnd
Mrs. R. ICelly , Mr. aud Mi's. Ludlngton , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Loniiix , Mrs. Llttlo , Mr. and Mrs.
McCartney , Mr. and Mrs. Morsenmn , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Morse , Mr. nnd Mrs. Mills , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Max Meyer , Mr. nnd Mrs. Adolph
Meyer , Mr. and Mrs. Aloritz Mover , Mr. nnd
Mrs. J. H. Mlllard , Mr. and MM. Will B.
Millard , Mr. nnd Mrs. AH Millard , Mr. nnd
Mrs. Mor.Homuti , Mr. nnd Mrs. McConnell ,
Mr. and Mrs. Morchousc , Mr. nnd Mrs. Mor-
rowMr.andMrs.McIvell , Dr.nnd Mrs.Mllroy ,
Mr. and Mrs. Snyder , Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Smith , Mr. and Mrs. Sharp , Mr. and Mrs.
Schenierhorn , Mr. and Mrs. Switzlor , Mr.
mid Mrs. Staddon , Mr. and Mrs. Stlgor , Mrs.
Smith , Captain and Mrs. Sarsou , Mrs. W. B.
Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Shciwood , Mr. and
Mrs. Stubhs , Mr. and Mrs. Skinner , Mr. and
Mrs. Swobo , Mr. and Mrs. Squires , Dr. nnd
Mrs. Tllden , Mr. nnd Mrs. Towlo , Mr. nnd
Mrs. Woodworth , Mr. and Mrs. Welsh , Mr.
and Mrs. Williams , Mr. and MM. Wing , Mr.
nnd MM. Wolshans. Mr. nnd Mrs. Wollo , Dr.
and Mrs. Wood , Mr. and Mrs. Yost , Mrs.
Zahner , Mr. and Mrs. Adams , Mr. nnd
Mrs. Andrews , Mr. and Mrs. Allen , Mr.
nnd Airs. Austen , Mr. nnd MM. Atkins , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Barto , Mr. nnd Mrs. Bennett , Mr.
nnd Airs. Boggs , Mr. nnd Mrs. Brown , Mr.
nnd Mis. Buck , Mr. and Mrs. Bogue , Mr.
and Airs. Burt , Air. and Mrs. Buchanan , Dr.
and Airs. Bryant , Mrs. Brlgcs , Mrs. Botkln ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Coo , Mr. nnd Mrs. Clark , Mr.
nnd Airs. Cady , Mr. and Mrs. Couttmt , Mr.
nnd Ali-s. Carrier , Mr. and Mrs. Curtis , Mr.
mid Airs. Cobb , Air. and Mrs. Courtney , Mr.
nnd AIM. Collins , Mr. and Mrs. Christian , Mr.
and Alls. Crelgh , Mrs. Collier , Mrs , Cntning ,
Mrs. Carisle , Mrs. Cook , Mr. and MM. Dlxon ,
Mr. and Mrs. Doud.
'Jlio Poor Wal'-Flowcrs.
There wore wall-flowers there by tbo dozen ,
Unpartnored they half lllled the hall ,
And looked with sad o.vos on the dancers
And jet 'twas a charity ball.
A Sonic Recital.
The Ladles' Musical society will glvo their
next recital Thursday , February 12. at the
Liuingcr gallery , the piogrammo being in
charge of Mr. and MM. H. D. Estabrook ,
with Mrs. Molntosh accompanist. Owinp
to Wednesday , their regular day being Ash
Wednesday , the programme will bo given on
Thursday which is as follows ;
I'HOdilAM.Mi : .
Isifrol . King
( Words bv Hdpiir Allen Poo. )
And the Angel Isnftol. whose heart-strings
are a Into , and who hns the sweetest voice of
all God's creatures ICor.in.
Mr. FNtabrook.
1'cr sun inadlo nndn Una llglla.
( Umlu 1)1 Ulmmounlx. )
Mrs. KstaUrooU.
a , Poor Woumlocl Heart . Vogrlot
b. The Jolly 1'rlar . SchalTor
Mr. rNtabrook.
Duet. Messenger of bprln , ; , Orabon HolTniann
Mr. I.stubrook. Mrs. Hstabrook.
The Pining How 01 . Retell
Mrs. Estabrook.
Invocation . WIder
Mr. Ehtabroak ,
a. . Love thoughts. . . . . . Schiinmtm
b. I's muss t'ln Wuuderbares Soln . I.lszt
u. ThoMaldui and tbo Itnttnrfly. . . . IVAlburt
Mrx. Kst.ubrook.
Duet. Poronalii ( Mcllstofolo. ) . Ilolto
Mr. Kitabroolc , Airs.
A. Social at Metropolitan Ilnll.
The ofllco employes of the United States
wind engine and pump company gave a
social at Metropolitan hall on Friday even
ing lost. Tha entertainment consisted of
dancing and card playing , and during the
evening a sumptuous repast was served In
the hall. It was an eminently successful af
fair trom every point of view , and will long
bo remembered with pleasure by all who
participated In It.
Among these present were the following :
Alosdamcs Ross , Buck. Moore , Gannon ,
Shane nnd Hall. Missus Osburn , Smith ,
Itich , Beck , Moore , Smith. Bradley , Soxnuor ,
Hlcli- Clark , Hartmnn , Cnlllgun , and also
Misses Chamberlain and Spoonur of Council
Bluffs. MCSSM. Ross , Buck , Moore , Gan
non , Shane , Hall , Griniths , Rico. Clyde ,
Starkweather , Doglo , Turner , Champltn ,
Howoll. Bock , Stacy , Griflltns , Godmaii ,
Youso , Smith , Gn.mllci : , Franklin , Harper ,
and also Messrs. Stacy and Spoonor of Coun
cil Bluffs. _
Rcnilntrton-MoCorinlukIccopt" ( n
It romlndod ono very much of the old days
to see the McCormlck residence at
Eighteenth and Capitol avoauu thrown
open to the beau momto , as It very often was
before alUIctlon cast its pall ever the house
hold.
The reception given Friday afternoon by
AIM. Arthur Romington nnd Mrs. Harry
AlcCormlck brought out a host of people ,
many of thorn the representatives of tho'old
f nniflles , and these , together with an army of
younger society people , gave to
tbo affair a prominence In keeping
with the standing of ono of tbo oldest fam
ilies In the city , The house , which is ono of
tbo roomiest In town , is beautifully adapted
for entertainments such as the ono of Friday.
No matter how many people ) are pres
ent there is no feeling of a crush In ono's
mind and per consequence the enjoyment bc-
comes greatly heightened.
Myriad roses , palms , ferns and smlliix
made up the decorations which were exceed
ingly pretty nnd graceful.
The orchestra wns stationed la an alcove
off the salon and hlddon from the wests by
a beautiful screen of smllnx , a very effective
arrangement by the wuy , yet uono of the
beauty of tho'musiu being lost by the burrlor
of green.
A very large room on the south of the hall
wns daintily decorated and In It Miss Mc-
Clcllaud and Miss Emily Walccloy hold court
over the sherbet , . which tboy served like vot-
cmns of many a hard-fought season.
The dining room wus u bower of ocauty In
smllax and palms. The banquet table was
DO wilfully sot , the center ploco being
Jonquils In a cut glass flower bolder. Candel
abra occupied each corner , aud tbo
Hood of mellow light they shed
over the scene made it almost
a fairy picture. But of those who assiktod
Airs. Itcmlugton and Mil. Harry AlcCormlck
In receiving. They were Airs. Alulr , Airs.
Bradford and Mrs , Dan Wheeler , Jr. , whllo
upon a bevy of pretty girls , Allss Itougland ,
Miss BIshopMIss Bums arid MUs Curtls.de-
volved the duty of looxlng after the material
comfort of the guests.
Mrs. Remington , who looked unusually
pretty on this occasionworo a bcautlfuUlross
of gray erei > o , on tralnc- .
Mrs. Harry McOormlck wore n liandsomo
dress of white embroidered tutlo , her slippers
and gloves being of the same color , and she
carried a bunch of bc.uitltul rosos.
Mrs. Bradford was In a gown of blue crepe
which received many deserved compliments
for Its heautv.
Mrs. Ban Wheeler , Jr. , ono of the liandsomo
women of the city , were an effective costume
of black net trimmed all around the sleeves
nnd nock In gold braid.
MM. Mulr , n dainty figured costume of
china silk.
Miss Bishop , striped not over yellow silk.
Miss Burns , who has the very bnppy fac
ulty of making friends nnd keeping them ,
therefore a grc.1t favorl'o In the smart world ,
were a pretty gown of light green crepe
trimmed with white moussolllno do sole.
Miss Ho.iglnml were a London niailo gown
of embroidered India sllK and violet erepo
rimming.
Miss Jennlo McClelland , striped not over
yellow silk.
Allss Emily Wnkcloy pink nnd blue silk.
The Smith DniiuliiR Parry.
The season which Is so rapidly drawing to
an end has boon distinguished for the largo
number of its receptions , Kensingtons and
card parties , the balls nnd dancing parties
being anything else but numerous. Of the
latter , however the dancing party given by
Mr. nnd Mrs. Benjamin Smith in honor of
their daughter on Wednesday evening at
their residence , 1000 Capitol avenue , was by
far the crowning event of a very brilliant
season la the smart world ,
The receiving party wcio stationed In the
north drawing room , the large hall nnd the
dining room being cleared for dancing. In
addition to Mrs. Smith and Miss Smith these
assisting In receiving were Mrs. Richardson ,
AM. W. V. Alorse , Mrs. Colonel Sheridan ,
MM. Trultt , Miss Summers , Atlss Hoaglauil ,
Allss Laura Hoaglaud , Ahss McCord of St.
Joseph , Mrs. John Horbucb , Allss I jams.
But of the decorations 1
It vvas evidently the aim of AIM. Smith to
provide something different In the way of
Moral adornment , and she brought to bear
the knowledge gained by years of associa
tion with exclusive circles In Boston to no-
compllsh what is universally conceded to
have been the most oxqulsltoly nnd elabor
ately decorated homo ever soon In Omaha.
To those who bavo boon permitted to enjoy
the hospitality of eastern people the party of
Wednesday evening was very siiB osttvo.
Thoio wns an air of eastern tact nnd taste
about It which wns thoroughly delightful.
There was no straining after effects , every
thing being In thorough harmony with the
suiroundlngs.
The mantels were binkod with tulips and
; mrclssu , whllo la endless profusion palms
Mid ferns nodded their heads to the enliven-
ng talk nud uhattor of the guests and the bu-
witching .strains of nn orchestra stationed In
; tie vestibule of tbo main entr.mco , tno
guests betui- admitted at the sidu door.
The folding doors wore screened with snil-
ax and potted plants , while palms orna
mented tlio angles of the rooms , lined the
stairway and nindo n forest of grcon tbiough-
sut both upper and lower floors.
'n the upper hall tbo decora-
ions were Jnp.mcso In character , a pretty
effect being obtained by suspending u very
'nrgo Japanese uinbiclla in ono corner , to
gether with inmmiorablo lanterns and palms
of great variety. It was really suggestive of
a flower show rather than the bcmutv show
.vtiicli . it turned out to be , for the devotees of
ho beautiful world were there in great num
bers.
Airs. Smith was prettily nttirod In n gown
of black velvet trimmed with wuito Jnco.
Allss Smith were a becoming costume of
white embroidered crepe llsso ,
Airs. Trultt were a palo groy embroidered
'
cropo. a white chillln about lln'shouldoH
AIM. Sheridan lookol particularly distin
guished in n gown of white lace , decollete.
Airs. Itlchardsou were an elaborate costume
of black Inco embroidered in black beads , the
court train of heavy black satin do Lyon with
trailing vines.
Aliss AlcCord woru n pretty gown of whlto
not over white silk.
Allss Alorgarot Williams were a combina
tion costume of tbo provaillng Englisli fash
ion , white urocndo with rufllcs of niouuscl-
line do solo.
Allss Doano appeared in a sweet gown of
of inullo , full skirt , trimmed with Inco.
Allss Curtis , green crcpo tiimuicil with
blackbirds.
Allss Yates a golden brown not trimmed
with ribbon.
Among tbo largo number of Riiosts present
were : Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lohincr , Mr.
and Mrs. B. B. Wood. Mr. mid Mrs. Carrier ,
General and AIM Biooko , Airs , Hill , Air.
and Mrs. W. V. Mono , Mr. and Mrs. Alet-
calf , Mrs. Charles Deuel , Mr. and MM. G.
Will Hamilton , Mr. nud Mss. Victor Culil-
well , Mr. and Mrs. William Poupleton , Air.
and Mrs. George Prltchott , Mrs. John Hor-
bach , Air. and Mrs. Daniel Wnoclor , Mr. aim
Mrs , George Pataraon , Colonel nnd Airs.
Sheridan , Air. and Airs. Rollins , Air.
uud Mrs. McCord , Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
Reed , Mr. and Mrs. Mcday. Air , and Airs.
Baum , Air. and Mrs. A. B. Smith , Mr. and
Mrs. Trultt , Air. and Mrs. IIussov , Air. and
Alls. Lymnn Richardson , Aliases Burns ,
Shears , Emily Wakoly , Iloaglund , Orchard ,
Summers , McClelland , Doane , May Morse ,
Woolworth. Illbuard , Barker , Kennedy , Cur
tis. McCord of St. .Too , Bojd , Bishop , IJanis ,
\Vllllains , Carter. Bessie Yntos , Mr. Lundor ,
Mr. Shears , Mr. Deering , Mr. Hodges ,
Air. Drake , Mr. Guiou , Air. Wjninn ,
Air. Will Wyinau. Mr. Coles , Air. Bald-
lidgo , Air. W. F. Smith , Air. Siiumlors , Air.
Choato , Air. Horton of Boston , Mr. Crofoot ,
Air. Fnlrlleld , Air. Charles Howe. Air. Will
Kennedj , Mr. Clinton Brlges , Mr. Curlis
Turner , Mr. Couglilin , Dr. Wilcox. Dr. Sum
mers , Air. Milton Barlow , Mr. Luther Drake ,
Air. John Patrick , Air. Churlos Wilson , Air.
Frank Hamilton , Air , Berlin , Mr. George
Squires , Air. aud Airs. Jesse Lacov.
Their First AiinlverHnry.
Friday evening , February 0 , In honor of
the flret year 9f tnolr wcuded Hie , the beau
tiful homo of Air. nnd Airs. A. H. Kayser ,
USH5 Burt street , was opened for the recep
tion of friends. The pretty decorations of
( lowers leiit'enchnntmont to the programme
of entertainment , which consisted chiefly of
music and games , followed by the serving of
rofieshments. The host und hostess re
ceived many tokens of tholr friends' regard ,
together with best wishes for all the future
years of tholr wedlock , and ivs the pnity of
young pcoplo loft the happy * cone , each ono
could but feel thai the event marked n
chnrmingcpoch of lifo.
Tlio guests present were Allsses Pryor ,
Van Waggoner , Pnilbrlck , Pratt , Stollurd.
Rose , Lindcrholm , nnd Mesdames Wurr and
Prichaid , Messrs. Claypool , Strung , Mellon ,
Mickol , Itoso , Stollard , Thomas , YVarr and
Prichard.
A Birthday Party.
A pleasant party was tendered Aliss
Blanche Whitlock Friday afternoon by her
mother , that occasion being iior sixth birth
day. Airs. Whitlock was tmtstud in enter
taining the llttlo ones by Airs. Grldley , Mrs ,
Patrick , AIM. F. M. riyndsbaw of Arlington
and Miss Kdlth Packard. Pri/es were
offered for the largest soap bubble blown ,
Master Will Galoralth aud Miss Julia
Hlgginsnn being the successful ones.
Tnoso present were the Alissos Mnbol
Carter , Lola Alillor , Josophlno Drake , Julia
Hlggln&on , Alattlo nnd Gertrude Arnold ,
NIuu ICinkoau , Jennie Glllen , Gcnlo Mo-
Master's ' , Bella Oberfcldor , Colla Harris ,
Alubel and Mildred Wilcox , Alary Shields ,
Marie Danlson , Mamio Sullivan , Lola Dcralon
and Uraclo Patrick. Masters Will Gulbrnlth ,
John Arnold , Torn Whitlouk , Louis and
Frank Deralon , Leslie aud Harry Higglns
and Walter Johnson.
Konntzo Plaoo KcHllvnI.
The Kountzo Place high flvo club was en
tertained by Air. and Mrs. T. B , Alltmhan
and Miss Llpps ut their handsome rostdonco
1S05 Sherman nvonuo on Friday evening ,
Miss Llpps surprised her euosts by present
ing each with a score card on which she hod
designed and painted groups of flowers that
were In themselves works of art , and delighted -
lighted the eye with their charming dolloJcy
of dotall und wealth of color , showing her
self to be an artist of no mean order. Thu
guests carried away the cards ns momcntos
of thoovonlng , which , thanks to the genial
hospitality of tbo host and hostess , will bo
remembered as ono of the liveliest and ipost
pleasant of the season ,
AIM. G. W. Shields carrlod off the ladlci'
prlro a charming china bon-bon case , while
Mr. E. I ) . VanCourt secured the gcntlomans' '
prize for tba second time a beautifully
decorated calendar.
A daluty lunch was served In Mrs. Minn-
han's usunl good tivsto , which was thoroughly
npnreclatcd by nil present.
The next mooting of the club will bo hold
nt the residence of Dr. anil Mrs. U. P.
CruinmorJll Wlrtatrcot , on Friday even
ing Feb. 1 .
The following won ) the members and
gui'sts present :
Members ! Air. nnd Mrs. J. P. Bay , Mr.
nnd Alr.s. K. A. Blum , Judge nnd Mrs. llrad-
ley , Dr. ntui Airs. B. V , Cruinmor , Air. nnd
Mrs. U. C , Dunbar , Dr. nnd Mrs. A. W. F.d-
inlstou , Air. nnd Mrs , George L. 1'ishor , Air.
and MM. Li. I ) . Fowler. Air. nnd Mrs. J. J
Gibson , Air. nn < t Mis. IJ. IX llustus , Air , nnd
Mrs. 11. .laynos , Mr. and Airs. 1 V. Lewis ,
Mr. and AIM. H. Lnwrlo , MUs Alnrtln , Judge
and AIM. G. W. Shields , Mr. and Mrs. II. U.
Vnn Court. The guests present were : Mr
F. L , . McCoy , Air. and Airs. F1. A. Urognnl
Mr. and AIM. Rood , Mr. and Mrs. 0. J.
Smytho , Mr. T. J. Alnhonoy.
Tim Marker Party.
Air. and MM. Joseph Barker gave what
many rcgnrdus thuprctllest bljjhlho party of
the season Thursday oxonlngnt their hoautl
fill residence South Eighth and Worthlngtoit
place. The hou o was a mass of roses , liya-
chillis , siniliix , Lastor lilies In Jardiniere *
mul llouor holders , placed on ninnilos. tables
In corners mid every v\ hero tuoy would show
tholr beauty best.
Air. nnd Mrs. Barker have a reputation
among the old families of Omahn ns leaders
In the art of entertaining and thelrontertuln-
incnts are sure of bring largely attended by
the fortunate recipients of Invitations.
Llttlo tables were scattered through the
drawing room , the library nnd the dining
ivoin , and after an oxcitlng sorlos of games
tvfioshmonts were served thereon. The prlro
winners on this occasion were : Airs , Mo-
Kannn , who received n pretty oxidized bon
bon dish ; Alls. Itlchardson won the second , a
anlnty ihltiu Jewel cnso ; the Booby was tnkon
by I.lM. Bcunott , who received" pumpkin
blossom. The llrst gentlemen's prl/.o was
won by Colouol Shorldun , an oxidized match-
safe ; Sir. AlelConnu received the second , a
pretty snakeskln pookotbook with silver
clasps ; Air. Bennett whining the booby , a
useful shaving case.
The guests present were : Mr. anil Mrs.
K. AI. Morsoman , Mr. and Airs. Guy Ilarton ,
Air. nnd AIM. Mnrsoin m , Mr. and Mrs.
PiU-hctt , Air. and Mrs ) . S D. Bnrlmlow , Mr
and Alts , Le\l Carter , Mr. and Mrs. Hani-
sov , Air. Frank Alurphy , MM. Cumlngs , Mr ,
and AIM. A. Wal.eley , Air. und Airs. Cowln.
Air. and Airs. Richardson , Mr. and Mrs.
Kitchen , Air. and Airs , n IJ. Wood. Mrs.
Hlnmnn , Air. nnd Alrj , Coutant , Atr. und
Airs. Bennett , Air. nnd AIM. C. J. Grcono ,
Mr. nud Airs. S. P Alone , Air. and Mrs. W.
V. Alorso , Air. aud Mrs. lloibach ,
Mr. und Mrs. Morris , A. S. Patrick -
rick , Air. and Mrs. Bon Smith ,
Mr. and Airs , AlclCcnna , Air. ami Mrs. Cud-
nhy , Air. and Airs Aledny , Mr. nud Mrs.
Gallagher. Mr. nud Airs , ISd Pock , Air. and
Airs. Will Hodick , Mr. and Airs. Yates , Mr.
mul Airs. Vii tor C.dd well , Air. nud Mrs J.
H. Millard , Dr. nnd Airs. Gilford , Mr. and
Airs. McCotd , Air. and AIM. Lewis Rood ,
General and AIM. Wheaton , Allss Allllcr ,
Air. and Mrs Naah , Colonel nnd Mrs. Sheri
dan , Air. nnd Mrs. Motcnlf , Mr. and Mrs.
Wcssels.
Mim Curtis' Deli ; lit 1'ul Hi
It was reserved to Miss Curtis to Itu
nugnrntc a charming form of society enter
tainment BO much lu vogue in Now York ,
Washington nnd lioston society circles , that
of Inviting a host of moil to nn owning re
ception nnd gathering about her the buds
and the holloa of the sm.ut world , girls dis
tinguished for their beauty and their
tnllllnnry , and none will gainsay thonssoitloii
thut MUs Curtis succeeded In this most
delightful of partlctilais ,
Tbo Curtis losidetico , 517 Vliginia avenue ,
wns a bluzo of light Friday evening , the
whole lower portion of the house havmir
undergone the innglo touch of the llorlst and
the- decorator Hopes of smllax were sus
pended frorti the tops of the mirrors and festooned -
toonod along the sides of the drawing room
nnd the dining room. Bunches of roios were
distributed about the room * in rose bulls and
jardinieres , while the ninutoluud llioplncoiu
the drawing room were a muss of llowors ,
palms and ferns. Candelabra on either
cud of the mantel shed a soft light
over the animated scene , while )
ado-tenor moro largo reading lumps , with
vnrluguted tthadcb etood sentinels ever Small
tables in the dining room , which were presided -
sided at by tbo goddesses whom MNs Curtis
had invited to pour colTco uud chocolate , to
&orva sherbet und other lofroshmcnts.
Tbo receiving party was composed of Mrs.
S. S. Curtis , MlssCurtts.MissCnrrio K. Cur
tis of California , Allss Thomas
of Washington , Allss ICnnpp and
Aliss Do.ine. And as.sistliiK the fnfr dobut-
anta of the MMfion In antisrttiinliig her guests
vero Aliss Alillor , Miss Jennie Aim ray , Allss
Mabel Pratt , who poured colteo and ehoco-
late nnd served shcrbort ; Airs. Dan
Wheeler , Jr. , Mrs. McCormick , MM.
Griswold. Mrs. Klnll , Misses Emily
Waltcloy , Opal , 'J'ouzalin , Munrarut
Williams , Bessie Yates , Gertrude Chambers ,
Gertie Clark , LooU Carter , Pearl Ilurtm.in.
Frlt/n llarnard , Lunn Dundy , Baum , Illb-
bard , Knight , the Aliases llabcoek , Miss
Smltli , Miss McClollaud , Miss Uroatch , Miss
Dukor nnd Allss Burns.
Wlieio can you llnd a prettier lot ol
women than the ones Just mentioned I
Seine of the nioro fortunate of the young
Indies who came eaily mmaged to ensconce
themselves In largo solas und In ulg chairs ,
and around them the Joiinosso doreo of the
metropolis rireloa llko moths around tba
candle.
The gowns were In many cases very hand
some , omo of thum Doing entirely no\v , for
the occasion.
Mrs. Curtis worowhitoChinasilk , trimmed
with fcdthor triminlug , cntruiuo.
Mlsb Currtn , a protiy gown of white China
silk , with pansius nud the llowers nhu ro-
celved uud carried would have nmdo a llorUt
groan with Jealousy.
Miss Carrie B. Curtis , whlto crcpo with
ostrich fentliers.
Miss Tolly Thomas , a great Washington
bcllo , bright , piquant , a brunette and vdry
IKitlte , with iovoly brown oycs und a voice
suggestive of silver bolls , were a sweet gown
of green not , trimmed with pond llllui.
Miss Ktmpp of Raclno , another iuvorito la
Omaha circles , woio a beautiful gown of old
rose silk , trimmed with ostrich louthor.s , aud
also brocade of the snmo flhado.
Miss Tou/ailn , u charming tmd , were a
pretty costume of gaslight green crepe ,
trimmed with pink roses.
Miss Wakoloy , pink cicpo.
MUs Charity Babcock , u singuhuly altrac-
tlvo young woman , were a beautiful gown of
light blue silk trope , ontraino , with slippers
and gloves to match.
Mrs. Griswold , ono of the season's ' brides
httlil court in her wedding gown of whitu
silk , trimmed with oxnulsito lace.
Miss Hums were a pretty blue cashmere
trimmed with not.
Mibs Lunn Dundy , dark maroon vclvot
trimmed with silk ,
Miss William * , a dainty costume of mous-
selluu do soto.
MUs Frltza Bernard , another petit o
beauty , vivacious and ulovor , woru a gown of
whlto laeo trimmed with yellow satin rib
bons.
bons.Miss Gertrude Chambers , wnlto crepe ,
trimmed with boftiufllus of crupuuud luige
bunches of daffodils.
MUs Jennie Muirav , black inoussclllno do
soio und abundance of yellow buttercups ,
Miss Hlbbnrd , pink silk nut ever silk.
Mis i Knight , whllo silk.
iMi-s. Hurry AlcCormlck , whlto nut over
white silk.
AIw. Illall , yellow silk trimmed with brb-
cadc.
cadc.MM.
MM. Dan Wheeler Jr. , n sweet gown of
black nut trimmed with gold.
Miss Slioppard , a beautiful costume of
grov crepe trimmed with white crept ) crossed
in folds In front und relieved by gieat row *
of whiU ) ribbons.
High I'lvo In Diiiidoo IMaor.
The members of the Dundco High Flvo
club uro exceedingly fortunnto in having
among them these who understand no vroll
tha art ot cnluitalnlng. Mr.and MM. F. A.
Smith certainly showml themselves tcjuul to
the occasion Friday evening. Thu tlnm
passed rjulukly nnd pleasantly and oighlcuu
games , were very closely con tested. Mr * . W.
A , Hancock received as llrst lajy an exceedingly
'
ingly dalntv oxydlzod after 'dinner coffoa
spoon with the date February (1 ( , 'Ul , prittliy
engraved lu the bowl. Mr. C , T. Hamilton
found himself tbo possessor of a convenient
and tn-sty mutchsalo of the the mme material.
The genial and popular pi oldont of the dull
with his worthy wlfa carried off the consolaj
tion prlzo * . Mrs. Keltli gained a uniall ttUod
doll whlleMr.Kolth.uinicistiouUof launhUir.
received a bottle of catsup , Indicating tb (