12 THE OMAHA .DAILY BtiEt SUNDAY.JE'BMIUSU ) 4 , MOa-TWENTY-FOUll PAGES. WEEK OF SMALL FUNCTIONS Bodoly GOES "Daft" Over Tew , Cord Par ties rml Snob , 4 M'SHANE'S ' POST-NUPTIAL RECEPTION XMcniinnt IliilprtnliiiiirnU Hrlclitcu tlm Gray Iny Hlgurr Kvnnt * In Sight Wlmt Ontiiliu I'onplo round to Do. Socloty found considerable ) ( o nmuso It ttin past week , small functions predominating to nn nlnrmlng extent , yet after nil thcso are the ploasnntcst nnd most agreeable modes of entertaining one's guests nnil paying one's soclnl obligations. The reception of the woolt wns that of Mr. nnd Mrs. John A. AlcShnno on Thursday from 4 until 10 o'clock , calling out n host of swells who have known Mr. McShnno for yrnrs. Ttierovcro numcious teas and aftcrncon card parties with hero nnd thcro ft tnuslcnlo thrown in lo glvo spleo nnd Interest to the round of Jnshlonnblo frivoli ties. ties.ThU week the assembly nnd the "Foto Poudro" of Alls * Uundy will bring out the \-iiy butlcrlltrs of fashion and set nil hearts to hentliiLlor the coming of the 1'rlncototi Oleo club on Mio UUih. Quo of the Important Questions of the notn- Ing debutante * Is , who will bring thorn o.ut thut Is to siiy , who-.vill totlielr partners-lit , the llrsl assembly ! ' 1 hcso mattcis nio usually nnnngcd but they nro important. Who is the l > est nvullnblo partner for her Jlrst dnnco nnd will no oh1 will ho ask her for It ) Tim .social Mates nro bolnit made up nnd tlirlce happy she who can sccuio tor her first "Tupfdny" porno well known popular man for her partner. To do so will go far toward rstnbllMifng her at once , will ninko her the envy of her less fortunate sisters , will t'lvo her an ciso of mind amounting to a lotus-like ncpenlho ; will glvn her tlmo to think about over so Important n thing ns her wimlrotio. To hnvo a tooil partner means to meet plenty of men upon the threshold of her season ; In fact to huvo n partner means to have nil things anil this is the season ot tbo year to got one. 1'iist Nnptlnl Itrcoptlnii. In point of brilliancy the distinctive soda event of the week wns the post nuptial ro cuptlon given by lion , nnd Airs. John A. Me ) Slinna Thursday evening at tboir residence on Farnam street Thohouso has undorcono a decided transformation slnco the summer nnd it is exquisitely furnished throughout in I ( the now designs , the decorations being pnr tlculnrly rich and handsome. It wns i chrysanthemum reception , those ( lowers o early winter Doing lavishly displayed nbou the rooms noovo nnd below stairs. White und yellow \\orotho prodomlnntlng colors , and so closely did the hostess and her re ceiving ladles conform to the Idea that they nil cnrrlod nig bouquets of chrysanthemums , tied with ribbons of a corresponding color. Mr. nnd Mrs. McShano wcro assisted In receiving by Aliss Lonorgnn , n sister of the bride ; Miss Nash , Mrs. E. C. AleShnne , Miss Cielghton and Miss Lulu McShano , the reception being from 4 until 10 o'clock. Mrs. John McShnno woru nn cxqulslto gown by Follx of Pans of maize sntln , the low cut bodlcoof which wnatrimmed with Vonotlon point , the very full puff sleeves bain ) ; of apple croon velvet , making a strik ingly pretty onsomulo. Miss Lonorgnn wns gracefully and prettily costumed in yellow faille very ciTectlvely enriched by violet velvet. Miss Nash looked sweetly prottv in a . Paris made gown of Roman silk , trimmed in rnro old point , empire stylo. Mrs. E. C. McSuano were a Boors'ere- atlon of reseda preen satin brocaded in pur ple hyacinths , tbo corsngo cut low und the battlements trimmed with grjoii velvet nnd pearl paasscmcnteric. Miss Croighton , a very pretty young woman , was in ntromplro costume of baby blue crepe trlmmod oiTectlvely In pearl pas- somontcrlo. Miss Lulu McShuno , who is making her social debut this winter , wns most attractively - ivoly gowned in cream glace silk , the decollate hodico rollovcd by lilies of the vnlloy. During the hours of tbo function the Man dolin club played delightfully , bclnpr sta tioned In the main hall , hidden Irom the guests bv u sprcen of palms and tropical plants. Hofreshmcnts were served in tbo dinini ; room , the center table being particu larly pretty. A huge bowl of yellow chrys anthemums nnd maiden hair ferns occupy ing the center , flanked by candelabra , with yellow shades. To assist tno host nnd host ess the guests were announced , n pleasing feature of nny entertainment , for Omaha is getting Inigo these days and society is extending - tending in over widening circles. The following wcio nmoag the eucsts : Governor nnd Mrs. Boyd , Mr. and Mrs. E. Cudahy , General und Mrs. Brooke , Mr. and Mrs. Colnutzor , Mr. and Mrs. II. C. Gushing , Judge and Mrs. Fitzgerald , Mr. nud' Mrs. C. Qallughcr , Mr. und Mrs. James McShauc , Colonel nnd Mrs. Sheridan , Mr. John A. Croichton , Mr. and Mrs. Ctinrlos .1. Green , Mr. and Mrs. Muir , Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Gil- inoro , Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barker , Bishop ScnnncllMr. nnd Mrs. George Barker , Miss Amy Barker , Mr. and Mrs. Matt Patrick , Air. and Mrs. Will Hamilton. Mr. Al Patrick , Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garncau , Mr. Pierre Gnrneau , Mr. nnd Mrs. E. W. Nash , Mr. nnd Airs. John A. Furuy. Mr. nnd Mrs. O. S. IJnymoiid , Mr. nnd Mrs. S. D. Bntknlow , Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Pnxion. Mr. W. A. Paxtoif , jr. . Mr. nnd Mrs.V rron Uogcrs , ' Mr. uud Mrs. J. J. Uii-kuy , Judge nnd Mrs. Wnkelov. the Misses Wnkcley , Mrs. Sharp , Mr. nnd Mrs. Mnginn , Mr. nnd Mrs. A. J. Lunt , Mrs. Colin Mc Shnno , Mr. and Mrs. John D. Croighton , Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kimball , Miss ICim- ball , Mr. Frank Murphy , Mrs. E. McMnhon , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burktoy , Miss Burklov , Mr. Harry Burkloy , Mr. nnd Mrs. Bon Gal- icghor. Mrs. McCnskcll , Mr. nnd Mrs. F. A. Nnsli , Mr. und Mrs. Charles A. Brown , Air. James Alurphy , Mr. nnd Airs , S. J. Lonorgan , Mr. and Airs. Jonn \VakelIold , Mr. and Mrs. Adnlph Meyer , Air. Alnx Aloyor , Aliss Alugrudor , General unuAIrs. Cowin , Air. and Airs. Chnso , Air. Gates , AlUs Dotwller , Air. Frank Clark , Air. nud Airs. F. C. Condon , Mr. and Airs. George Ames. Dr. nnd Mis. Knlph Council , Air. Ward Burgess , Colonel Frnnlf Hanlon , Air. E. P. Alullcn , Air. nud Mrs. Ben Wood. Tint lliirtun .Mnnlcjili' . Thursdny evening Air. nnd Airs. Joseph F. Barton invited a number of irlonds to n muslcnlo nt their cozy homo on Capitol nvc- nuo nnd Twenty-sixth , street , the progtam belli ) ; as follows ; I'AIIT KIKST. The Last \Vntcli I'lnsntt Mr. Mt-Duuoll. i The Journey is Long Coombh Miss lllsliop. lly Moonlight , . . . .Kr. llundel „ , . Miss Wueunur. The JlnSKiirMnid llarniiby Alls. Cmluliy. I'AItT HfCDM ) . HnlliidelW Chopin MlhH Wagoner. Bnowlluko Con-en His , Ciidahy. Entreaty Wntt.cn Cl. inlth Mr. Mullonoll. O 1'ioinUu Mu , Do Ivavcu Miss Il.sliiiii. In muhy respects the muilcalo wns ono of the plcusanicst events of the seasoil , Uio guests being all musically inclined ot gonulno udmlrcrs ot the art und this coupled with real epimonlnlty Hindu the evening par tlculurly delightful. There \tasa charming absence ! ol siltTiicss nud formnliiy uuu the urt'bts ' who appeared appreciated the char acter of the amall audlouco und sung mill played with gonulno feeling. Air. MfDowoll has a awcot tnnor volco , lluutud homowhut as to volumo. but within its range very cuptlvutlng , and lie uses li with ( kill , allowing | Hnu tmiuliig. Mb ; Bishop noor suug us \ \ ell as she did on this occumcn. She has a rich contrnlto. liuelj modulated , with a woodliko quality thai it wonderfully captivating. Shu ulngs wltl cxqulslto repose and is really one of out most promising vocalists. To her lirJt iiuui ber she wu cciupulled to respond to an encore core , singing that uaiuty bit by Norrls , "J\ \ Crsdlo bout- , " \\hlch U wonderfully wcl EUitod to hir voice. Miss Wugouur Is a newcomer comer to Omaha , but is already well knowi u lu musical circles as a pianist of ability , he . playing of IhoK'udo tremolo by Gottscball for an encore to the ballauo of Cnopln' fchowlni ; line technlquo end a thorough must cat inlnu. und her uccompanlmouts wen played uploadldly. Aim. Cuduhy's soprani was heard to oxcolleut advautcgo. Shu has i finely cduojtou voice uud her execution wa JtL * \ Toy Department. Now Open. Fifth Floor , SUGGESTIONS. Appropriate Gifts for Presentation. Real Shell Hairpins , Souvenir Spoons , Pocket Knives. Pe'rfume Atomizers , Bon Bon Boxes , Powder and Puff Boxes , Jewel Cases , Hand Mirrors , Hair Brushes , Clothes brushes , ImL brushes , tpoih brushes , nail brushes and all the necessary articles to inalvc a complete manicure set Perfume Cases , " Odor Stands , Toilet Waters , . Perfumery , In all the leading cdors. Purses , 5c , loc , 25C , oc.- Pocketbooks , 250 , 500 , 75C and up to the finest made. Card cases , 25c up to the best. Pocketbooks and card cases combined. Shopping Bags , Chatelaine Bags , 25c , sec , 75c and up to $5 each. FANS. A beautiful line of Silk Parchment Fans , Gauze Silk Fans , Feather Fans , In black , " white , tints and colors , plain and decorated new , tasty styles. LADIES' JEWELRY. Novelties in sterling silver stick pins , bonnet pins , brooches , etc. Oriental jewelry in pins and bracelets. subject of much pleasant comment. So nken were the cuosts with her tinging that ncorcs were demanded , to which ho very raelously responded. Air. Barton , nl- hough not on the program , wns prevailed ipon to sing "Out of the Deep , " oy Lahn , a eng quito adapted to his excellent basao , nd ho sang it with all the enthusiasm of nn Id salt. ICOA wcro served between the lirst nd second parts , refreshments terminating , very enjoyable evening , n pleasing dc- nirturo from the interminable round ot card inrtles. Air. Ta'Der played .ho uccompani- nents for Air. AIcDoucll , and it U needless o say they were well played. The guests wore Air. nnd Airs. Wells and Mlsb Reese. Air. nud Airs. Cuuahv , Governor nd Airs. Boyd , Mr. nnd Airs. Chnse , Mr. nd Airs. Douol , Air. and Airs. Hnllor , Air. .nd Airs. Tuber , Air. Wnrrack und Alr.s. Wai- ace , Air. MoDoxvell , Aliss Bishop , Airs. C. W. Cox and AlissVngnnr , Air. and Airs. Snydcr. . Airs.Vnrron Honors' functions. Not having a bouso sufficiently largo to on- ertnln nil her friends upon ono occnslon , Irs. Warren Rogers gave two afternoon : ard parties on Friday and Saturday in loner of ber guests , Aliss Deerlne and Miss Nelson. Whist instead of high Hvp was ilaycd , tbo scores being kept upon rubber inps from which woio suspended little vhite and black babies with ribbons about heir necks , the whlto dolls indicating the winners , the black ones the losers. The re freshments were delicious und the guests on- oycd the afternoons immensely. Among these invited for the nfterncons were Alr.s. Joseph Allllnrd , Aliss .Tcssio Alil- ard. Airs. AlcCormick , Airs. Uemington , Mrs. Kzrn Allllard , AlUs Alillurd , Aliss Anna Slillard , Aliss Kountzo , Aliss Dundy , Airs. WnKuloy. Aliss Wakeloy , Aliss Emily Wake- , Mrs. Alorris , Airs. Brooke , Mrs. Charles Hamilton , Alr.s. Chase , Airs. DJU \Vhceler , Airs. Will Hrdick , Aliss Ilanscom , Aliss Hartmun , Miss Welch , Mrs. Hull , Airs. Charles Dcuel , Airs. Uill Allllard. Aliss Laura Hoagland , Airs , Lake , Airs. Brad ford , Mrs. Howard Smith , Mrs. Gaylord , Airs. Yutos , the Ahsses Yules. Aliss Johnson , Airs. J. N. II. Patrick , Airs , ClmrlOB Greene , Airs. J. J. Alonoll. Alra. L. AI. Bennett , Mrs. W. T. Wyman. Airs. John Penboily , Airs , Joseph Barton , Airs. George ivolloy , Airs. Used , Airs. Wossolls , Aliss AI. Bnlcombo , Airs. Paxlon , Airs. Cowln , Airs. S. j Barkulovv , Airs. Joseph Barker , Mrs. Biorbowor , Airs. Boyd. Aliss Boyd , Airs. W. Popploton. Airs. A. J. Poppleton , Aliss Pop- iilcton , Aliss Alary Poppleton , Ali < s Kennedy , Aliss Mumcr , Airs. J. S. Brady , . Airs. Klipatrick , Airs. Broak-h , Airs. Prilcbott , AIis. W. V. Wood , Airs. II. B. Wood , Aliss Knight , Airs. O. AI. Carter , Mrs. Du Hois , Airs. Slebblns. Airs. Colputzor , Airs , Lebmer , Airs. Council , Airs. Benjamin Gullaghpr , Airs. Mr Corn , Alts. Richardson , Ar ! . GilTord , Airs. Frunk John son , Airs. Lev ! Carter. Airs. , lonn Ririgwult , Airs. Shcrldnn , Alls , Lee , Airs , Swobe , Miss Alnrgnrot Williams , Mr * . Gnrncuti , Airs , Sharp , Aliss Sharp , Aliss Ida Sharp , Aliss ft ash , Airs , Yost , AlUs Yost , Aliss AlcCon- nell , Airs. Victor Caldwcll , Airs. Jiimes Chambers , Airs. J. K. Chambers , Mrs. W. V. Morse , Airs , C'outaut and Airs. Richard Car rier. iliiduunml Alr . Uiikuluy llnturliiln. For Air. nnd Airs. Nathan Shelton , Judge nnd Airs. Wakeley ontcrlnlnod at high llvo Wcdnebday oveDliitr , ton tables being scat tered through four looms to ncconiuipdato the guests , who were General and Alr.s , Brooke , General uud Alr.s .J.C. Cowln , Air. mill Airs. FrodeiIrk W. Wo els , Air. niid Airs. Robert U. Rlngwnlt , Air. und Mrs , Theodore L. Rlngwnlt , Mr , und Airs. How- nrd H. Smith , Air , nnd MM. Hoary D , ICsta brook. Air. nnd Mrs. Charles K. faijuires , Captain und Arrs. Afros. Oaptolu and Mrs. Warden , Air. nnd Air * . Lavl Carter , Air. and Airs. James 1C. Chambers , Hon. nnd Airs. W. J. Council. Mr. nnd AIM. John L. Webster - stor , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Colputzor. Air. and Mrs. Arthur 0. Wukcloy , Air. nnd Mrs , A. O. Powell , Air. und Airs , Louis Bradford , Aliss Wnkelov , Aliss KniilyVakoley , Aliss Edna Cowlu , Air. William Wakoloy. After tbo conclusion of the games tbo prig's were awarded und delicious refresh ments served. I'luk l.iiiinliuuii. Mrs. Homco G. Burt deviated somewhat from the entertainments being given lu honor of Airs , Nathan Shelton by giving a pink luncheon on Friday ut her residence , UirJ South Thirty-ninth street , which was quite the ploasnntost luncheon of the wook. The decorations were ull In pink nnd tbo luncheon , which was delicious , was served at small taoles scattered tbiough the cojy rooms. Ainoug the guosU present wcro : Ales- Dress Goods , Suggestive Figures to Aid _ Christmas Buyers. $3.75 will buy a full dress pattern of royal serge , 46 inches , wide , containing 5 yards , a great plenty for the present styles of costumes. We have it in all the desir able shades for winter wear. $4.50 is our pricc'fora dress pattern of the new Persian weave , delicate feather trac ery effe cfs , neat , stylish and durabl c ; all colors. $5,63 buys the best German mixed cheviot dress lengths , ample-yardage for complete costume , full range of fash ionable color blendings. $7.0O is all we ask for a full dress length of French Epangline , the latest of the season's new fabrics and very stylish. $8.75 we quote for sufficient quantity to make an elabor ate dress of Richelieu cord , all wool , rich dark shades , plain colors. $10.00 At this price we can give you an enormous as sortment of the choicest im ported dress fabrics bro cades , cords , dots , change able effects. Choice of any of them in dress lengths at sio. tlamcs Patrick , Brooue , Wahelcy , Pritchott , Ames , R. C. Alooro , Char.es Turner , J. K. Boyd , Ulorbower , Cuduhy , Dr. Bacho. Wor- don , AlcICennn , Wallace , Jos'opn Alillard , Horbncb , Buchanan , Ben Wood , Miss Ken nedy. _ Tim l.aUK'S KutiM tain. A most enjoyable social occasion was the leap year party given by the ladies ol Vusta chapter No. ( i , of the Order ot the Knstcrn Star. The affair was lavored by n beautiful moonlight night , and full v 200 couples cn- Joycd the hospitality of tbo evening. The daiicinir was continued until n late hour und in the intermission a delightful repast was served. The guests wcro received by Ales- dmnoi Kato Lane. W. S. Strawn nnd A. Whltmursh nnd Aliases Dolllo Pray. Alay K. Powclf , Emma Anderson , Stella lieochcr and iSmma Wildo. The guests wcro : Alcssrs. uud Mcsdnmes L. II. Korty , Goorco Bennett , C. B. Hortor. . F. P. Thornton , T. II. Todht'nt-jr , W. L. Allison. E. L. Say re , Thoirus Battcrton , I'arr , W. S. btrnwn , Cobb , Willlum Hav ; Alesdanlos Whltmnrsh , Baxter , D.illov , Whitney of 'Superior , Nob. , Rogers , AlcKcnron. Livingston , Potlit of Council BlulTs , Powell , Pierce , Laue ; Allsfos Wilde , Scott , Coombe , Norris , Kane , Rcdtlcld , Androon , Scott , Powell , Coombe , Validi , Ivons , Baxter , Sayro. Anderson , jjaker , Wollenhaupt , Blum. Vojt , Jahn , Heimbolt. Polio , Rosengrcn , Ahlquist ; Messrs. AlcCoy , Pcrrigo. Alorso , Schneider , Doe , Briggs , Bartlett , Davis , Morton , Brownlce , Woodard , Wilde , Ackermann. Wnitmarsh , Hochoford , Robinson , Stil ton , Newton , Davis , Nason , Pinncy , Knouso , Strykcr , Covcrdalo , Brlzei Air. nnd Airs. Spofford. Air. and Airs. WcothJ Air , nnd Airs. Suckotl , M- . and Mrs. Jcnson , Air. und'AIrs. Newell , Air. nnd Airs. Wright , Air. nnd Airs. Brunring , Air. nud Airs , Alyors. Messrs. Cusoy , Simpson. Pope , Flannlgnn. Parr. Wcston. Baker , Younger , BaliiufT. Urnningcr , Strati/Ian / , Tush , Pelle. Ahlifuist. Kolly. \V ' t < Tllrlil Itiul To the iuvltntii.li reading , "Dr. nnd 'Mrs. Williamson dcsiro your presence nt the marriage j ' riage of.thoirdaugriter , Elsie Alay , to Harry A. Westoillold Tuesday evening ; Novemner 29 , at , their residence : ! ( I7 North Twcntv-llfth street , " over 100 guests responded , At 8 o'clock us the swcot strains of the wedding marcli stele through the rooms the bridal party doccndud the stairs to the parlors below. Ur. nnd Airs Williamson leading tto procc&blon , followed by the ut- tumlfltits , two llltlu fairies , Aunio Pugh and Archie Cable , then the hrido nnd groom , the groom's mother , brothers und sisters. Ribbons bens stroichcd ncross und hold in place by tno sister * of the bride kept back the crowd nnd thus reserved u place for the bridal natty. The ceremony was ucauliful nnd impressive , but wbon nt Us clo a the couple knelt to rccolvo a father's blessing every heart Joined with heart nnd voice In tno scot , solemn words of old , "Tho Lord Bless Theo uud Keep Thro. " The bride is the oldest daughter of the house , nnd Is loved and esteemed In social circles , nnd Is bust loved by Ihoso who know her wrll. The groom is well known in busi ness eiiTles , nnd bus been nmployrd In the oftlco of Boggs A : Hill forsomo ycnrb past. The bride looked lovciy , drussed In cronm colored silk inado ontrain. trimmed with luco. luco.Tho The presents wcro beautiful , costly , orna mental , useful and numerous , After a dalhty lunch borved in the dining loom tbo Impov ccuplo took IORVO of their friends , amid showers of rlco uud good wishes , nnu went lo their own homo , JliO North Twenty-sixth fctrcet , wusro they will bo ut homo to their frlonds after Dccom- bor 15. ' _ _ _ Tim ( iuiMirii'li 1'arty. Air. and Airs. D. II , Goodrich , who nnvo o lovciy bouso at 1117 i'aru ovenue , throw it open Wednesday evening to n number ol young people In honor of Aliss Alabcl Pratt , who will soon leave for ber now home in California , wtilthcr bur family has precede code ! hor. The uouso was daintily decor uted with rosoj , chrybuiithcmuins ontl smllax , and Airs. Goodrich uddcd to ttu charm of luo evening by contributing bund painted scare and table cards , which were exceedingly pretty , und much discussed bo- cuuso of tbnr artistla exceilenco. Air , Clapp won i tin Drat prlzo for tbo men , t silver panel ) , Mr , D. V. Sholos the second , t silver fctnmp box , wbila Air. McDougali car ricd off the consolation trophy , an aih ro cciver. AlUs Aluud Bryant won tuu ladles lirst prize , a cut-glass bowl , Aliss Graci Campbell n handkerchief case , aud Mm Alooro the cousolatlon prlzo , CUD am caucor , The guests were : Air. and Airs. D. V Ladies' Handkerchiefs. A ProdfgTous Variety. In every conceivable style. Machine jmbfoidered , hand embroidered , drawn work , hemstitched , ' plain , printed , old ILnglish and scrip initials , cotton'linen , silk , and the fin est French cambrics. Tomorrow we offer at special price a lot of Chiffon Embroidered Hand kerchiefs At 35c , 40c and 50c , worth almost double. Also another lot of ! Silk Embroidered Handker chiefs at 35c , around town price SOG ; very desirable as presentation gifts. Children's Handkerchiefs , 25c Box. Tomorrow we sell 100 boxes containing 3 handkerchiefs , printed borders , in a neat il luminated box , all for 250. The crowning bargain of all , however , is 100 dozen em broidered handkerchiefs which we offer toniojrow at loc each. . That means' just half-price. ' So that all may have a chance , we limit each purchase to half a dozen , I Sholos , Air. nnd Air ? . IJnrnnnl , Misses Jessie Clark , Mnudo Bryant , Grace Campbell , Mauct Koeco.jAluyiSWnllnce , Dot Wallace. Alnmlo Alooro , Nelle ( Alooro , HattioTatum , Alabel Pratt , Llz/ie'f Pnrrotto ; Alcssrs. Chnrles Ogdun , Clapp , Victor , White , Stockton. Hetn , AlcDougall. Gould , Doilz , Joseph Baldridgo , Charles Georpe. Fnr Air. : i ( l .Mrs. Sliflton. Mr. nnd Mrs. A. C. Powell entertained very delightfully Tuesday evening in honor of Air. nnd Mrs. Nathnn Suelton of Annap olis. Ind. , who ate hero renewing old usso- j ciatlons. The following were Invited to moot the real guests of the evening : Air. and Airs. W. J. Council , Air. and Airs. J. L. Webster , Air. nnd Mrs. Uichatd Car rier , Air. aud Mrs. George Stobbins , Air. nnd Airs. b. n. Uarkalow. Air. nnd Mrs. Hownrd Smith. Air. und Airs. II. S. Jnyuess. Air. nnd Mrs. B. AlucAllister. Air. and Airs. F. A. Brogan , Air. nnd Airs. J. J. Dickey , Air. nnd Airs. C. F. Cntlln , Air. and Airs Warren Switzler. Air. and Airs. Fred Lowe- Dr. nnd Airs. Crummor , Aliss Crummer , Kw. J. P. D. Lhvyd , Alrj. C. AI. Powell , Airs. 10. B. Nichols , Air. aud Airs. it. H. Gould. A 1U.\T I'llOat J'slfilN. L\ll fun Acv > Yoil ; UcntltL A XEV CI.OAIC. Tbo novel raantcau do visile shown in our illustration is inuJo of violet coloro'l silk , with the cuflh und collar of sablo. Its dU- tlnctivu feature is the curtnio nrrangumcnt of jot which promises to become very fash ionable.- , i < ( 'i'lclir.lll-d TluucVoiidrn U Air. nnd Airs. G. L , Hello celebrated their wooden wedding itj u1 pleasant iiunnor Alon- day evening ut tuelr , residence , 2)5 ) | Grace btreot. Music , high five und other amuse ments kept the guccu till nftur midnight. These present were : Air , nnd Mrs , Will lain White , Air , mid MM. Ubnrloj Hello , Air. und Mrs. IK S. McDonald , Mr. and Airs , Willlum Sliil'iuons ' , Mr. nnd Airs. H. N , Nichols , Air. und Mis. F , A , Squires , Mr , nnd Kra. V. B , , Lndy , Air. uud Airs , J. B Sheldon , tAlr. und Airs. John White , Air. George Frazlor , Mrs , Al. J. Greou , Air. BerlGrcun , Airs. John Soretisou , Airs. Will H. Huy.Miss Edith Kwolfel , AlUs Webb , Ailss Aloud Corey , Aliss White , Aliss Liilio Hello , Air , qUnrles Whlto , .Mrs. Al. J. Wither , Air. Bon IIolJo. Air , Bert Buy , Air. J. Holm. Air. Charlie Hello , Air. Theodora White , Air. C. H. White of WuuUecan. Tln-lr t'ryitlul AiinUvrmiry , Fifteen yours ago on Tuesday Mr. and Airs. Samuel Rccs were married , and in honor of their crystal anniversary their pretty homo , 7UO South Twenty-second btreot , was thrown open to a boat of old time friends , who enjoyed tbo opportunity Immensely to renew and talk ever old asso ciations. Flowers , chrysanthemums , palms and smllax- were artistically grouped about tbo room , the presents ol crystal being dis played on the sideboard in the dining room , and they were handsome , qulto a number being cut class. There wus a big old-fush- ionod punch oowl wulch Invitingly held out inducements to the guests to come and par take. Then there were refreshments und everybody went awny very happy. Arnou ? these present were ; Air , and Airs , Al. H , Bliss , Dr , nnd Airs. Jensen , Air. and Airs , Black Silks. Money Saving Quotations for Christmas Buyers. ! i $12.00 will buy a dress pattern - " ! tern of our black royal armure silk ; nothing more durable , rich , lustrous , and will not split. $13.SO buys a suit length of black faille Francaise , ample quantity for a stylish cos tume. We highly commend it for its wear resisting qualities. „ $19.80 gives your choice of two weaves bengalinc and peau de soic both warranted - I ed to give perfection in wear. Colored Silks. $12.00 will furnish you with an ample yardage of our standard grade faille Fran caise to make a complete and stylish costume none better , $15.0O gives you choice of two fabrics nc\v \ and wear resisting sufficient length to make either street , recep tion or evening dress. $16.25 is all we ask for the most desirable silk that is made ; fashionable , beauti ful , lustrous , in fact the silk most in 'demand at the pres ent time ; $16.25 gives you all that is necessary for the most elaborate costume. J. H. Evnns. Air. nnd Airs. William Preston - ton , Air. nnd Airs. Al . U , HLsdon. Air. and Airs. D II. Goodrich , Air. nnd Airs. L , . A. Garner , Mr. and Airs. Jay Du Bois. Air. and Airs. Alexander Atkinson , Mr. and Airs. Ed Haiioy , Mr. nnd Airs. J. K. PbillLus. Air. nnd Airs. Norman ICuhn , Air. and Air * . L. Al. Utieem , Air. nnd Airs. Frank Urown , Air. and Airs. AlontCruig , Airs. Frank Fuller , Air. J. F. Fair-lie , Air. C. 11. Uushman , Airs. A. Hice , Airs. Salomji JJowmnn , Mrs. Vir ginia Unrileil , Miss Hutlio biinons , Miss AI nrv Simons. Aliss Georgia French , Alias Dora Ilnrnoy. Aliss Al. Pratt , Miss Luvorn Burnnsiry , Aliss Gertrude Goodrich , Alias Tennio Anderson , Aliss Lydo Anderson , Aliss Jouiiiq Al. McICooc. The Colllhiir ol the I'rini-ctnu ( ilro OInh. Arrangements have finally been made for the first appearance In Omaha of the Prince ton Glee , Banjo and Mandolin club Decem ber 29 at Boyd's theater , AIllo. Uhcn , wno was originally booked for that night , relin quishing it for n cmmdoration. Tno club numbers some forty-five or fifty young inon and is this year under the mnnago- mont of Herbert Al. liogers. ono of the Omaha colony at Prince ton. Tbo local Alumni association has the matter in charge and will sea to it that nothing Is neglected for the proper ontor- tnining of the young collegians. Tbo opara house will bo profusely decorntod with the Prin color , colors , ns will ul o the ball room at the Alillard , whuro the voting men will bo entertained by the Assembly. A list of forty patronesses is being prepared , nnd the visit of the club made as much a society event as possible. I'lnynl I'roKri'HHivu Clnrh. A very pleasant surprise was given Air , and Airs. Allou nt their rosldenco , OOS South Thirtieth street , Tuesday evening , progressive cinch bolng pla > cJ. Airs. Sadie Wright carried off the lady's prize nud Al. Hypinski tno gon- tloinin'd , while 'Mrs. Kirklund of Council Bluffs and C. E. Brownloo c.iptureditho consolations. Delicious refreshments were sorvett lator. These present were : Alosdnmes Rhodes , Henderson , Oshorno , Toozor. Wright , Ham- lin , Brownlce , Kirklund ot Council Bluffs , Alvison , Hamilton , Aloyors. Allssos Christensen - tonson , Hurtsnn , Alvison. Alcyera , Ida Hogori" , Alinnlo Uogers , Kollerty , Cooper , AI. Prultto , Kmmn Prultto , Shoots , Born- stoln. Mossrs. Itypinsltl , Hamilton , Botch- told , Cooper , Uublcam , Kollertz , Uuibin , Hanson. _ In Honor of Aim * Tnrkiir. For AlisH Alagglo Tucker of Crobton , Iu , , Aliss Alyrllo Stewart gava n pleasant high five party Thursday evening. After a num- borof gnmoj were played and prizes awarded , rofroahmouts were served. The guests were : Air. nnd Airs. Smith , Airs. Gardner , Mrs. Brice , Aliss Tucker , Aliss Anna nud Bertha Carter , Emma Allison , Lena lutrict , Gussio Edwards , 1C in ma Carl son , Lou Thompson , Gertrude Smith , Kutiu Brice nnd Mossrs. Kd ( iinglinir. II. ti. lUch- umn , Forest Tucker. Frank Fisk , George Hulls , I-ouio ilondorbon , tlcniy Carter , Lewis Pule , .fesbo Thompion , George lor- inan , ( icoreo Ciardnor , Grov , Cluster , Toin Wilding. Housor. In lluiinr nt a T ( > | i < ikiii. : Air. anci Airs , C , 1 . Hogors gnvo n pleasant nud social high llvo pnrtv Thursday oveulug in honor ot Miss Nellie Hoger of Tupoka , ICiinsas. The ovuning wns spent in playing progressive uliiu llvo , nu elegant lunch being served at inldnlgtii. The winners of lirst prizes were Aliss Ida Wheeler und Air. VVilliam Blocdcl , whllo the boob > pri/os were givori to Aliss M , ICerr and Air. K. 11. C illuming ! ) . Tbero were llvo tables , the cuesta bolng Alra. I ) . P. Marsh , Aliss Ida Johnson , Miss Lena Hulls , Aliss Al , Kcrr , Aliss Com Alorso , Aliss Ida Whcolor , AlUs llultlo Johnson , .Miss Ada Stickloy , Aliss Carne Porrlne , Aliss Nullio Itojors , Air. W. S. Wideuor , Air. Willlum Ilonn. Air. E. Xitzniunn , Air. J. E. Alursh. Air , H. P. Sutorlus , Air. William Bloedel , Air. Ed Houn. Air. It. U. Fucho , Air. E. H. Cummiugs , Mr. W. L. AlcCoanoll. I < IU < nllil.Sorliil Cluli. Tuesday evening the lirst of a series of dancing parties by tbo Idlowild Social club was given at Idlowild hall , Twcuty-fourth and Grant streets , with very ploaaunt re sults , Owlnp to BOIDO inUunilorstundlng , tbo roxt party will bo given Tuesday of this week , and then fortnightly thereafter , another eoclal organlzati6n imvlng tbo other Tuosda'ys iu the month. The following guesm wcro present : Misses C. D. Baldwin , Alublo Lewis , Faunio Ueyou , Ladies' Suits. C'icneral mark-down to slim- ulatc quick sales' and make room for the daily arrival of new styles. Cheviots , serges , Scotch mixtures and other popular fabrics compose the assortment of cloths. $20.00 suits arc now $15.00. $27.50 suits arc now $20.00 , $3 o.oo suits are now $22.00. $37.50 suits are now $30,00. Higher priced suits at even greater reductions. Ladies' Jackets , $7-5O. Black and navy cheviot , 34 inches long , shawl collar of black opossum ; tomorrow $7.50 , actual value $10. Ladies' Jackets' $10 , Made of heavy black chev iot , black astrakhan shawl col lar , full length ; this week $10 , around town piice $15. Ladies' Jackets , $1O. Plain black clay diagonal .the material ; durable , ncit and fitted without cost to you. Actual value $ 13. 50. Ladies' Jackets , $10. Black storm cheviot cloth , 34 inches long , piped edges , side slashes , popular for style , for weight , for fit and price ; only $10. $10.As As prices go around town , $13.50 would be a fair price. Your Attention Is called to our large assort ment of misses' and children's Newmarkets and Gretchens. No prices lower than ours. Edna Dovoe , Uonplo AleDonald , Al.vrtlo Smith , Viccio Walker , Allnnio .Walker , Peters , Kuto Tucker ; Alessrs. Gcorco Sanchn , .1. F. Cull'Ed P. Walker. Guy E. Hooper. AI. 7. . Baldwin , G. F. Colemnn , Sauford Doyoi ; , Hishcl , Tritman Duller. Moody , Horace Hoitrich , C. King Denrnan , Henry Hill , Tom Urounainau , J. H.ICastinnn. ; Wlml Omilm : IVupIn AIM ; Doing- . Doan Gardner wont to St. Paul this wook. Mrs. J. E. Damn returns today from Chi- cngo. Air. and Airs. Gcorgn A. Joslyn are in New Yorlt. Alri. Shelton Is the guest of Airs. Donlso Btirltulow. Aliss McCllntock of Oklahoma is the guest of Mrs. John Wilbur. Mr. nnd Airs. Henry Newman loft Friday evening for New York Citv. Aliss Doano expects to visit Aliss Hargis of Louisville nftcr the holidays. Aliss Bnlcombo and Aliss U'akcly nro guests nt Happy Hollow toilny. Bisbnu and Mrs. Goorco Worthtngton re turned Thursday from Now York. Marshal B. U. Slaughter and wife lolt Thursday evening for a short trip to Chicago. Mr. nnd Airs. N. P. Hulst of Alilwnukee , are tbo guests of Dr. and Airs. Alorcer. Air. John I. Kediclc leaves today for Cal ifornia , where ho expects to spend the win- tor. Airs. T. ,1. Rogers loft last Sunday for St Louis , culled tbcro by the illness of her mother. Airs. Will Wood cnvo.i charming card party Tuesday afternoon iu honor of Airs. Henry Newman. Air. and Airs. Andrew Rosowntcr nro now ocoupvlag their now homo ut-HS South Thirtieth - tioth street. Air. and Airs. O. S. Eleuttor will bo at homo to thulr friends lor the present at 1711 Douglas htrcot. Alra.V. \ . 10. Clark will ontortnln the Bon Ami club Alondny ovonlnc at tboir Park nvouuo residence. .1. H , Ailllard , ono of trio Union Pacific dl * rcotor.s , hus gene cast to nttond the funeral of Air. Jny Gould. Alhs AInbol Cnrdwell , formerly of Nor wich , Conn. , will spend a foiv wooUs with Airs. J. E. Preston. Aliss Bryant or Mllwunkoo and Aliss .1 en nio Clark of Papillion are the guests of Airs , Gcorgo Kolloy. Dr. P. S , Leiscninq ; nnd familv , 700 South Eighteenth , lonvo for California Tuesday , DeconiDer 0 , to resldo. Airs , C. O. Schlarsticn i-oturnod homo Thursday from n two months' visit wUh relatives in St. Louis , Alo. Aliss Pratt will bo the guest of Aliss Tutiim until she loavoi for California , which will DO about lccoinbor ) ID. AllS3 Jackson and Aliss Doollttlo , who hnvo beoii guosU nt tlio Deanery , loft for their custom homos on Wednesday. Air. nnd Airs. Will Hector will occupy Air. J. J. Gibson's houau during tlio uuiouco uf Air. and Mw. GiUson this winter. Mrs. Shunk of Chicago , who has been the cuobt of lier sister , Airs. Benjamin linker , left with her son on Thursday lor California. Airs. O. AI. Carter gives two card parties during the holidays , iho first for , Air , nnd Alrs.N. Barkalow , tboscuond for Aliss Curter AI..s. G. DoWItt , nccomimnlcd by 'in r dnuL'litor , lolt on Friday nUornoon for Colfax Springs , whuru she nopvs to rogaln nor bealtb. Mr. and Airs. J. A..Alonroo returned Friday from Chicago , havliii ; ocou nbsent about two inoiilliB traveling iu the west and south. Airs. Ada Sifford and Miss Jean nio Grls- weld of Lancaster , O. , are the guests of Mr. and Alra. Sandy Gris'.vold , J7 1 JuukBou stroct. Mr. John N. Frouzor hns returned from bis llvo months' transcontinental trip. Ho reports having had an excellent tlnm und is locking wuil. Aliss Kountzo and Air , Charles ICount/c returned yesterday from Denver whltlior they hud gonn to uiicnd tbo coming out party. of Aliss Lina Kountzo. Mrs. Dr Sponsor gave a very pleasant dinner ut tlio fort on Friday. Misa Jlal- couibo , Alls * Uoano uud Air. ( jtiuy were uuiong these pruiuutfrom town , Air , nnd Airs. Arthur C. Smith hnvo returned - turned from their honeymoon und Imvo gouo to houEokeupliiR In Air. i'rult's liouso , which Air. Smith bos beautifully furnished for iiU brido. Air. niu1. Airs. W. Uoirors cutert&lned at dinner mat Saturday uvonlng , Miss Nash , AIUs Nulaou , Miss Dcoriug , Captain Crow * IToy Department. ] Now Open , Fifth Floor. Family Bibles , $2.50. Containing the old and new testaments , translated out of the original tongues , and with the translations diligently compared and revised ; and embracing every passage of scripture in the largest cdi lions. Better ones at $5.00 , $7.50 , $8 50 and $12.50. Bagstor Bibles , $3.50. The most comprehensive teacher's bible published a marvel of completeness. Better ones at $ .1-30 , $6.00 and $8.00. Indexed $4.50 and $7.50. Episcopal Prayer and Hymnals These we have in scperatc volumes also combined vol umes in great variety of bind ings ; our prices range for sin- trie volumes , Prayer Books SI.OO to S4.OO. Hymnals 400 to $1.50. Combined prayer and hym nals , 750 to $10 oo. Catholic Books. Complete assortment , large variety of newest bindings. Key of Heaven , $1.25 toG.5O. Key of Heaven , epistles and gospels combined § 2.25 to , $4. 50. Ben Hiir. Original editions , cloth bind ing. $ i.35'Per volume. dor , Air. Frank Hamilton and Air. 1C. Chnrloal Barton. I Air. U. F. Smith nnd Aim Pearl Bovcoi were married Thursday evening Dc-i comber 1. at the residence ofl the bride's parents , 1010 California ! street. Uov. Chnrlos W. Suvidgo olllciuted. I The young people of the First Universal-I ist , cimrch "gavo n "crazv tea" In tuoj dining hall or the church , Friday nvoiilnir.l Docomuor L' , "from ( ! to II o'clock. The novel \ method of serving tlio tea inndo It very into - q to resting. The many friends of Aliss BolloFUnn , who ' became such a great favorite in Omaha j society of young paoplo whllo visiting Aliss j Weaver last winter , will bo sorry to hoar ot I the death of her mother , which occurred i last Saturday night at Hockford , 111. J Lieutenant Colonel J. B. I'arko , Second I United States infantry , nuii Airs. Parko urol bidding goodbye to their many friends at ! Omaha and Fort Omntia preparatory to golngJ to Columbus Barracks , O. , which rccrultlugj depot Colonel Pnrko is to command , Air. nnd Airs. D. H. Whcolor , jr. . enter-I tallied n pleasant few nt wlnit Tuesday I evening. These present were Air. nnd Mrs I Warren Hogers , Air. and Airs. Will Hcdlck , I Air. und Airs. Louis Bradford , Air. and Alra. 1 ( Jharlcs Douel , Air. and Mrs. O. W. Hull , 1 Mr. nnd Mrs. Chnso , Aliss Dcoring , Aliss 1 Nclbon , Air. Fulrfield. j Judge nnd Mrs. Duudy entertained Ibo4 federal court olllcers nnd their wives qulto j iiiformullv Ttiosiluv evening. These present I were Alr.'and Airs. Elinor Frank , Mr. nnd Airs , Scipio Dumlv , Air. und Alri. Bon linker , Air. John I. Hedicit , Aliss Ulchurds of I Wvoming , Air. und Alra. B. Blnunhtcr , Aliss I Slaughter , Aliss Uundy , Air. und Airs. Now-j man. - 1 Aliss Nellie Bennett , 811 South Twenty- ] sovnnth street , entertained very pleasantly on Wednesday in honor of her guest , Aliss | Currlo Chambers of Jaclcnoi.ville , ill. After j ton , cards -vern played bv Air. and Airs. Valll , 1 Air. and Alr . W. it. Bennett , Miss Sharp , j Aliss Ida Sharp , Ml1" Wiikuloy , Air , Heath , j Air. Will Wnuoluy. Air. Will Crnry , Air. \ Howoli. i Mrs. Harold GliTord's lunchonn on Friday ] was oxqulsitu in appointment and beautl- fully served , n luc.t which the following j ladles will vouch for : Airs. Cha o. Airs. Ford , Airs. Victor Ouldwcll. Airs. Hitchcock , Airs , John Wilbur , Altss AlcClintook , ATrs. II. Caldwell , Airs. Uann Lander , Aliss J Downs , Rliss Mil lard , Miss Anuu Allllard , i AlissSloublns , MM. Irvine. 1 Air , Victor Hosowator has boon awarded n j fcllowsuip lu Iliianco In Columbia college I with ? TiUO a year and tuition free. This U J mi honor that tins rarely been bestowed ] upon n western Uoy , nnd may bo considered J us n very binli compimient , Air. Hose- ] water's recent papers on economics havoJ attracted wide attention , nnd have bconl copied lu lending pupow of the country. j The executive' committee of tno nowly" formed University Club have decided to hold J the Iliht annual Ijiinquol of tliu club on the l ovciiing of Decombur U'7 , nt the Marco r holol. ] It is expected that the tmnijuol ulll bo n very i bclcct ulTnlr , and thai it will consolidate the 1 ortrnnl ation of the club. 'J'lioru iiro many j college men in Hits olty of whom u considerJ J ublo number are noHvely interested In the j formation of some org'inLation wlilch shull I bring tliiiin touelhur In n inunnor likely to , recall old colicgo limns. Tno euinmittcu con- < blstsofH. 1' . Lewis , G. J. Cornish. U. 1C. IJiown J.V. . llfoatcii nnd Victor U Bender Tlio following members of the Park Ayenuocnrd club woru entortumod Alondny ovonlng DV Air. and Alls. Ken linker : Air. arid Mrs. 1C , Al. Bartlett , Air and Airs. I ) . H. Goodrich , Mr. nnd MIH. Cluflln , Air. and Airs. Al. Illihs , Mr. and Airs. HU&HO.V , Air , nnd Airs JHiiko , Mr. unit Mr . Purvis , Mr uud Mm. hlioio * , Air. und Mrs Guonro W. AloHcnth , Air. nnd Mr . Urnlco. Captnln nnd Airs. H. H. Palmer , Air. nnil Airs , iConncily , i Air. and Airs. Tuluni. Ths hoiii.0 wiu prettily decorated with I'lirysunllioiriuinu , nud the prl/os wuro awarded to Airs. J L. Kennedy , Airs. I ) . V. Sholos , Mr Hmtlb mid , .Mr. Tutuiu. The Omnha Biuo Book for 169. ! .1 itus Just como from tlio press of Chnso & ICildy aii'J presents the hnminomo typogruphicui niipear- unco for which the work of thli lirm is noted , The work follows the ntylo cbtatilUhcd In former years nuU emnracoi the iminos of nearly throe thousand heads of families nnd their residence nddrciisos , lo which nro subjoined the names of other persons living at th same addruieus. Whllo urliltrnry social llnoi have not boon drawn , tliu P'irpoan ' of this work 11 lo nfford u convenient reloronc" for mnltliig up social luts nnd for incrcbunts addressing announcements. A pleasant urprUo wns given Airs. W. N . Nason Frliluv ufternoon nv Mr * F. A. iCunlstoii , 3b31 Blnnoy utrnot , on her return from Lincoln Park sanitarium , Chicago , wbura sbu bus bueu uuder treatment , wit )