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THE OMAHA DAILY BEB : SUNDAY , JANUARY 20 , 18Q8-SIXTEEN PAGES.
HEARING Till ! LENTEN REST
Society , in a Some diat Oomatoso Oondition (
Continues Dull nod Uneventful.
FUNCTIONS THAT HAVE FILLED THE WEEK
Mr * . Mnrllr. Moyrr'n llrllllant llecoptton
Ditncoil lliodrriniiii-Oncn More it K n -
liiRton U to Chronlclo Chut
oT Onmhu I'Riiplo.
Outside of the Meyer reception , Mrs.
Remington and Mrs. McCormlck's ' card
party nnd kcnslngton , the .Smith german
and n few "small and earlies , " society has
not had much to bother It during the past
seven days , but Indications point to an enlivening -
livening of the social llfo from now until Ash
Wednesday puts n quietus upon the doings
of the swells.
Mrs. William A. Paxton has sent out cards
for a dancing reception on Tuosd.vy evening.
Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. George A.
Joslyn will entertain their friends In Kounlzo
place with duplicate whist. Friday evening
Iho largcsl.and what promises to bo the most
brilliant dinner dance of the season will bo
given at "Hillside , " Iho residence of Mr. nnd
Mrs , H. W. " \ ales , llioso entertaining nt din
ner previous to the dance being Miss Yates ,
Miss Ifount/c. Miss Hamilton , Mrs. Warren
Rogers , Miss Brown , Mrs. Will Popploton.
Kalurday Mrs. C. G. Sprague will entertain
from ! 1 until 0 In honor of Mrs. Worthlngton
aud Mrs. C. W. Lyman , 1701 Capital avenue ,
the men belni ; expected , ns nt the Woolworth -
worth reception. These , with the other so-
clai entertainments , of which no mention is
made , furnish material for u busy week und
prepare the way for Iho revelries of Shrove
Tuesday.
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There nro rumors hnt after Lent several
cotillons will bo given by Ihu leaders of
Omaha society , the "german" to bo led by
several of the old leaders who want to real
ize once more that they were "strictly In It. "
Invlowoftho difficulty sometimes exper
ienced In getting uii new and pretty figures
for the german , It may not bo out of place to
Bay Ihat the newest figure danced this winter
In Now York was the spinning wheel. A pretty
girl sat spinning at a wheel decorated with
two bows , ono of pink and ono of green. Two
rivals como to her , ono with a pink favor on
his coat and one with a favor of green. The
wheel is set In motion and as It finally stops
its revolutions the color on top decides which
man is lo dance with the spinner. In an
other figure the maidens all sat In n row
witli nptons , hats and parasols of tissue
paper nt their feet. At a signal by the leader
ns many men ns there are maidens , nnd ono
inoro , rush forward , array themselves In the
hats nnd aprons and open the parasols. The
man who finishes his toilet last is left with
out a partner. Another llguro at the same
cotillon was a set of hurdle races. The ladies
in tills figure were Jockey caps of gay colored
silks and each drove three men with bright
colored ribbons for reins. Each man carried
in his hand a wooden spoon , In which there
was a wooden ball thai he was expected to
keep In its nlace when ho Jumped the hur
dle. At the dinner Ihat preceded the dance
the dining room was lighted by n large elec-
trlc-star and rm Iho table beneath was a
second great star of holly and mistletoe.
Ropes of laurel , brightened by clusters of
scarlet berries , were festooned on the walls
and from the center of the colling to the
corners of iho room. The favors for Ibis
revel worosilverstars , wandsof silver , Santa
Glaus spoons nnd the new Columbian souve
nir colas.
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The guesls at a dinner dance given re
cently sat at tables lavishly decorated. The
guests were at llvo tables. On ono table
were llvo large nieces of mauve orchids. An
other table was adorned with flvo clusters of
white roses and lllics-of-tho-valloy. On a
third table wcro flvo banks of long-stemmed
roses and live largo silver basins idled with
mignonollo and cyprepedium orchids. At
another dinner thu guests wcro seated at flvo
tables. On two tables wcro ten great clus
ters of Aniilo Alexis roses. Five center
pieces wcro arranged in a circle on a Ihird
table. Dozens of mauve orchids formed the
lloral adornment of a fourth table , while the
flf th.tublo was decoraled in green with ferns
.nnd.cypropodlum orchid. "
Tlio season for weddings has been put by
until after Easter. Lent coming in so early
( February Ifi ) as it does tills year gives the
bride-elect almost too shorl u lime , following
the Christmas holidays , to prepare for so
momentous an undertaking. Another reason
for the cessation is thus told by n Now York
correspondent of tbo Boston Budget : "When
society rci'lly settles down to Its winter work
the first thing that strikes the observer is
the complete suspension of weddings. You
have yjur choice of every other form of en
tertainment known or invented by man or
woman , but the wedding is not ono of them.
Of course , some Impetuous young man may
como tumbling in with n happiness too great
to keep , or some modest litllo miss may nave
had reason lo name u day m January ,
but the exceptions only prove the
rule that ono must not marry during
the season. The days uxm us now
nro too short , too occupied , too furious , for
the calm deliberation of matrimony. These
nro days of hurry nnd confusion. You may
'meet ' your fate n dozen limes u week , take
her down to dinner , drink tea with her ,
waltz with her , but you do not know it , you
do not recognize her. You nro impelled ur un
like the rest. Ono well dressed man or
woman is to you now Iho same as any other
well dressed man or woman a bit of furni I
ture , a convenience , n necessity of your daily
being. Thus there is safety In the rush nnd
turmoil. You make your bows and pretty
speeches , and pass out of the way for others'
bows and pretty speeches. You make ac i'o
quaintances so fast that you cannot separate
them In your mind. Yon are lucky , indeed I ,
If you over carry homo the remembrance of a
look , a pose , a perfume that has attracted
you. You will come to sift out these Impres i-
sions by and by. Some have been too fugi I- iI
tive , others will remain. Your pleasure und
misery , too , uro yet to como. "
Tlui M yor Itt Mi | > tli > n.
Mrs. Morltz Meyer , 2104 Douglas slreot ,
gave ono of the most charming receptions
of Iho season Wednesday , from a to U o'clock ,
In honor of the tenth annlversay of her
marriage , Thu house , which Is ono of the
plcasantesl und roomiest on Douglas street ,
the apartments opening into ono another , in n
manner suggestive of some old southern
manor house , was brilliant with Its floral
decorations and myriads , fairy lamps and
candelabra.
The soulh parlor. In which Mrs. Meyer re
ceived , was entirely decorated In American
beauties nnd smilax , the mantel and niches
being banked with flowers , while everywhere
fairy lamps were hidden behind the foliage ,
giving 11 wonderfully artistic effect to the
room. The second parlor was decorated in
pink nnd yellow , the shades on the chande
liers bolng very beautiful and a pleasing con
trast to the flowers. The dining room was In
yellow , nnd u handsome room it was , the
table being exquisitely ornamented with a
rare cloth embroidered in blue and gold , an
ini | > ortalon ! from Europe , In Iho oenler of
which was .1 beautiful cut-glass bowl resting
on u yellow silk drape and filled
with yellow roses. Broad yellow satin ribbons -
bens wcro festooned from the chandelier to
the comers of the table , whllo gold candela
bra with gold cat dies and shades occupied
the corners. Throughout the rooms there
were an endless number of falrlo lamps ,
making the place look like u real section of
fairy land.
Throughout the afternoon tno Mandolin
club played u line program of chamber music
from their position under tbo stairway in the
hall. Refreshments wcro served In iho dinIng -
Ing room.
Mrs. Meyer was assisted In receiving by
Mis. R. Sliberstoln. Mrs. M. V. Sheridan ,
Mrs. H. Hehfeld , Mrs. Louis Bradford , Mrs.
Adolph Meyer. Mrs. Martin Calm , Miss
I'olack. Miss Newman and Miss Ilattio
Oberfelder.
Mrs. Meyei ; was beautifully gowned In
pink brocade trimmed with quantities of
uucncsso lace ,
Mrs , Silbersteln wore yellow brocade
ti limned with plain yellow.
Mrs , Sheridan graced a particularly hand-
sQino gown of tan colored crepe with chiffon.
Mrs. Rohfeld were u pretty black striped
grenadine embroidered in rose buds nnd
trimmed In green und black.
Mrs. Bradford appeared In a costume of
brown and green velvet , highly ornamented
with feather trimming.
Mrs. Adolph Meyer were u lovely go'ru of
white silk and duehease luce.
Mrs. Martin Cahu , juat recovered from , a
ovoro IIIno.M , vroro a pretty struct gown of
a noutml tint.
Miss Polack were a btnrlc ullk skirt with
black velvet bodice
Miss Newman was lit pale btuo slllc
trimmed In velvet.
Miss Hnttto Oberfoldcr wore a bean tl fill
cinplro gown of pink which became tbo
young lady well.
Mrs. Mayer Is n charming hostess nnd
throughout the hours of the reception the
rooms were crowded by the repre
sentative society people of the city.
The following guests wore Invited :
MoftunintM W. F. Allan , 1C. Batch , R Adlcr ,
R D. Burkulow , John Hnrkcr , Guy C , Barton -
ton , It. Becker , S , Bergman , George II.
Boggs , H. Boltn , L. Bradford. A. D. Bran-
dels , J. L. Brandcls , M. Frcldmun , W. J.
Broaleh , Ociier.il Urookr , II. O. Hurt , O. K.
nurmclslcr , Anron Calm , Martin Cnhn ,
Cicm Chase , George N. Clayton , II. Cohen ,
U. Kolin , I. D. Congdon , K. S. Curtis , It. C.
dishing , J. N. Cornish , W. .1. Conncll , S.
Dogati , J. C. Dunlflc. Charles Deuul , H. P.
Douel , C. S. Elguller. N. P. Fell , It. It.
Grotie , M. Goldsmith , .1. Goldsmith , A.
Haas , C. Hurtmnn , A. Heller , \ , . Heller. M.
Hellmaii , II. Ileyn , O. S. Hoffman , J. 1C.
House , A. Jacobson. R 11. Johnson , Dr.
Jonas. Gcorpo N. Hicks , S. ICnU , Thomas L.
Klmball , Allen Koch , George IJ. Lake , J.
Lobinan , A. Harris , 1C. I * Lomax , J. II. Me-
Cotinell , J. II. Melntosh. K. C. McShiuio , S.
A. MuWhortor , J. IJ. Kitchen , W. H. Seavoy ,
Wllll.uu R Bcchcl. C. A. Gardner , ICdwnrd
Dickinson , O. M. Carter , Charles Wise , C.
A. Wordcn , J. J. Ilekoy ) , Charles Offutt ,
II. Roscnstoek , S. Goutz , J. It. Loh-
iwr , Fred Jwo , It. Hothchild. M.
Ixfvy. George Patterson. C. Kirseh-
braun. L. Klrschbraun , 1C. A. Cudaby ,
ICuclld Martin , "t Dr. Mercer , A. Mandclbcrg ,
L. Lehman , J. H. Meredith , L. Mendelssohn ,
.1. M. Motcalf , Charles Metx , Fred Met/ ,
Fred MetJr. . , A. Mvors. Alfred Mlllard ,
John J. Moncll. S. P. Mnrso , W. V. Morse ,
R IJ. Mulr. K. W. Nash. Ike New , IJ. New
man , M. Oberfclder. L. B. Williams , Den 13.
Wood , 1C. Sellgsohn.tO. Oberfelder , C. A.
Harvey , Edward Hosowater , Andreiv Rosewater -
water , Alvin Woodworth , Howard B. Smith ,
F. Kennard. Frank Ramge , C. 1C. Squires.
Gcorrro Squires , H. M. Stone , W. S. Strawn ,
Thomas Swobe , J. M. Thurston , G. C. Towlo ,
.1. A. Wukelleld , W. Wallace. J. 'J' .
WortC. . 1C. Yost , J. N. II. Patrick ,
M T. Patrick , H. D. Uurdctt , W. A. Paxton ,
1C. Poycko. A. Polack , It. Purvis , 1' . L.
Perinc , ICrncst Klnll , M. L. Kocdcr , C. II.
Muslin , L. G. Savage , S. Sehlesinger , W. A.
Sharp , C. .1. Barber , A. P. Hopkins , II. Hil-
lor , A. 1' . Wood , Misses Hartman. Butter-
lleld , Ixjbinan , Schlcsingor , Williams , Soiino-
hill. Hallor. Hnwloy , Hollman , Ogdcn ,
Itoedcr , Becker. Haas , Collier , Frank , Roths-
child , Goldsmith. Kosenstock.
Tlio Tourist \VhiTlinrii Dunce.
On last Wednesday evening the now Me
tropolitan hall , located on Hartley streol.was
the scene of one of the most brilliant social
events which has transpired during the past
week. The occasion was the first annual
lull of tbo Tourist Wheelmen , an organiza
tion of cyclists which has lately sprung into
great popularity. The elegantly appointed
parlors and reception rooms of the beautiful
Metropolitan club nouso were early thronged
witn the merry wheelman nnd their fair
friends. Dancing commenced promptly as
the clock tolled off the hour of 0 and the long
program of twenty-two dunces was tripped
through during the remainder of the even
ing. There was congregated In the hall a
select crowd of Omaha's young folks who en
joyed the reception and ball as only young
folks can , and only when the woo
sum' hours were struck did the
gaity cease nnd the assembly dis
perse. Many of the ladies present , out of
hofior to their hosts , wore the club's colors
intertwined with the rarest flowers the
llorist could furnish. The club members
each wore n knot of the colors in their but
tonholes. One of the features of the hall
decorations was a sort of barricade made of
wheels , neatly trimmed with cherry , white
and black ribbon , placed In front and almost
hiding the orchestra from view. The gram !
march was lead by the club's president nnd
one of the lady guests , sixty-eight couples
taking part , and was onoof the best features
of tbo ball. The programs of dances were
simply yet artistically gotten up and were
quite characteristio'of the ball. Eacnono of
the eighteen dances on the program were in
compliment to the club's frieijds , olticers and
favorite runs. The program itself was
headed "Called Runs , " of which the follow
ing is n list : Grand march and waltz , Our
Guests ; quadrille , Our Cycling Friends
schottische , Our Secretary-Treasurer :
landers. Our Logan Kim : York , Our First
Lieutenant ; waltz-quadrille , Our Banquet ;
fascination , Our Scorchers ; ripple. Our
Second Lieutenant : la comas , Our Repre
sentative ; schottische , Our Missouri Valley
Runs ; reel. Our Bugler ; mnnltou. Our social
Sessions : Homo Sweet JJomo ; Till Wo Mcot
Again , Light refreshments were served
during the evening. Great credit is duo the
entertainment committee for the excellent
manner in which the ball was conducted ,
nnd for the grand success socially and finan
cially which followed. This committee Is
composed of Messrs. Barnuni , Culley , Potter ,
Sancha nnd Whttohouso. Among the many
present who took part in the festivities were
noticed : Misses Rugg , Agard , Wheeler ,
Perrlno , Peterson , Kellogg , Leader , Kclley ,
Hannon. Mosley , Donaldson , Cobb , Rosotir
green , Harris , Colcmun , Borglum , Rasmus-
sen , Squires , Haulon , Walton , Potter , Por-
rlgo. Holland , Dodson , Stannish ,
Biggar , Wulker , Reidcr , Pegan ,
Uosenbcrry , Hyde , Cnlloy , Sudine ,
Parker , Peters , Bean , Kellogg , Frazier. Pur
vis , Jones , James and Winters. Mesdumes
Dodsoti , Bouck , Johnson Daily , Tell , Holton ,
Potter , Daxon , Withorspoon ami Wclblo. !
Messrs. Whorritt , Palmer , Walton , Huff ,
Schneider , Burwell , Morse , Wigmaii , Moody ,
E' ' .ll ? . . ? ? . " 0 * . Adnm Bo fmr , ;
Berger , Kellogg , Conner , Osborn , SavldgL.
Coombs , Squires , Burnum , Cully , Banks ,
Daxon , Connoran , Blackwell , Green ,
Dunn , Ixjomis , Hall , Bruncr , Fitzpatrick -
patrick , McConnell , Pitts and Swanton. The
Tello orchestra furnished the music , which
was entrancing. The ball was such a grand
success that there-is tall : of giving another
before the winter season is over.
Captured the Choi'k Cliulct.
It was Friday evening and the sensitive
mercury sought the bottom of the bulb when
the allied forces foregathered at the Paxton ,
one battalion coming from the Bluffs. A
South Omaha car was moved on from the
Hank , captured nnd infested. It was released
at the junction of II and Twenty-fourth in
the Magio City nnd the attacking party
moved east want In extended order to Twenty- ,
second. Turning southward it marched
without halt on the homo of Mr. W. B.
Cheek , which is designated 018 North
Twenty-second street , South Omaha. A
frUnd hail gone before , gained thoeonlldcnce
of the owners and been left in charge. At a
signal , the main door was opened and in
trooped the invaders. They stacked their
arms in the reception hall and scattered
their munitions where they could , for It
was a considerate enemy , that merely took
possession of the house and designed not to
levy on the larder. Lights were turned on
all over the place and possession was com
plete and for n tinio unchallenged.
Mr. Cheek , his spouse and offspring , re
turning homo , wondered what had taken
the houso. The popular president of South
Omaha's school board was certain only one
lljjht had been loft burning when they loft
it an hour before. Mrs. C. Jumped in dread
to the conclusion th.it that mayoralty dele-
gallon had surely come , whllo the little ones
got excited on general principles , They
worn not denied admission to tlwjr home ,
but they were given to understand that the
house had been captured and would bo hold
for the rest of the day. They surrendered
and the surprise party of merry marauders
entered on an evening of the jolllcst kind.
It was a sort of house wanning , The Cheek
lares and penates had Just been newly
located at Now Years , nnd cosily comforta
ble Indeed are their now quarters. The
house Is the model nf n veritable Alpine
chalet , and Friday night It was fittingly
framed In the eager air bounded by snow-
covered roads nnd icy-twinkling stars. The
tiorch Is admirably ample and the door OJHHIS
in on u roomy reception hall whoso principal
feature to the left In u generous stnircaso.
To the right it opens on a finely planned
dining room , drawing room and library
en suite. These won ) the scene of Friday
ovenliig's merrymaking. High llvo was fol
lowed by dainty cukes , inoro substantial
sandwiches , fruit and coffee , and a little
impromptu dance put n period to the revel
nnd the day There wcro right
tables nf card players nnd the high
pat honors fell to Mrs. J. W.
Johnston of Omaha nnd Mr W S. Cass of
Council Bluffs. The party was organized
nnd carried to Us successful Is-nm by Mrs.
James Bonnerof Omaha , Mr. Check's mother ,
nnd was one of congratulation nnd good
wishes to tlio young coup'o ' on entering the
now year and their new homo so auspiciously.
Among Ihose participating wcro Mr. and
Mrs. James Bonner , Mr , und Mrs. W. F ,
Bonner. Mrs. L. Furtiess , Mr , nnd Mrs. F.
RI1T , Mrs. J. L. Woodward , Mr. and Mrs.
R. H and Miss Sybil. lenness.Mr , und Mrs. F.
Ourvln. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. W. Johnston , Mrs.
A B. Schilling Mr. and Mrs. F. Atkin
son , Mr. nnd Mrs. W. E. Berry. Mr. C.
S. Byers , Mr. C. Wilson nnd Dr. J. W. Gar-
vln , all from Omnlin ; Mr. and Mrs. W. S.
Cass , Muster Cuss and Alls * Lydln Mont
gomery , from Council Bluffs ; Mr. nnd Mrs.
Hoyt , from Chicago ; Mr. nnd Mrs. A. L.
Lett , Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Taylor und Mr. and
Mrs. S. J. Reynolds of Soulh Omaha.
Card I'urty and Kensington.
The nflernoon card parlies which were a
fcaturoof the social life of Iho city a year or
two ago , but which lately have "paled their
Ineffectual flros , " were pleasantly revived
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Reining-
to n and Mrs. Harry . .T. MeCormlek enler-
lutncd n largo number of guests tit their res
idence , Eighteenth nnd Capitol avenue.
Outside of the pink shaded lights there was
little attempt nt decoration , the beauty of
thn MeCormlek residence being in Itself suf
ficient for all purposes. Thirteen tables
wcro occupied , partners being selected by
conundrums Scores were kept with pink
nnd whlto carnations , a very pretty nnd
novel Idea , ns all the ladies liad lovely
bunches of llowcrs when the afternoon was
over.
Airs. Cowin won the first prize , two vol
umes of "Our Old Homo , " by Hawthorne ,
Mrs. DuBols won the second , n royal Dres
den candlestick. Mrs. Remington and Mrs.
McCormiek were assisted by Miss Slllowuy
nnd the Misses Balch.
Among tboso present were Mesdames
Cowin , Colpotzer , DuBols , Balch. Fonda ,
Arthur Acheson , Ambrose , J. C. Ayres ,
Samuel Burns , J. J. Brown , Clinton Briggs ,
W. J. Broatch , Joseph Barker , James Boyd ,
John Brady , George Barker , Buchanan , John
Barnard , Lev ! Carter , Charles Catlin , J. N.
Cornish. S. S. Curlls. Cook. Caldwell ,
Cudahy , Coutant , Miss Cudahy , Mrs.
Dletx , Mrs. Estubrook , Mrs. Ful-
mer , Mrs. Wheeler , Mrs. Webster. Mrs.
Wilbur , Mrs. Wood , Mrs. Worth , Mrs. Sheri
dan , Mrs. Squires , Mrs. Swccsoy , Mrs.
Frank Swocsey , Mrs. O. B. Williams , Mrs.
Williams , Mrs. Green , Mrs. Gardner , Mrs.
Hartman , Mrs. Hormunco , Mrs. Kitchen ,
Mrs. Kelley , Mrs. Aletealf. Mrs. Laccy , Mrs.
Lehmcr , Mrs. McConnell , Mrs. McShane ,
Mrs. Marsh , Mrs. Mlckel , Mrs.
R.inkin , Mrs. Paxton , Miss Pouns-
ford , Mrs. Prltchctt , Mrs. Raymond ,
Mrs. Ramgo , Mrs. Rlall , Mrs. Swobc.
On Friday Mrs. Remington aud Mrs. AIc-
Cormlck gave ono of the largest konsingtons
of the season for their unmarried friends ,
and never have the girls had such u Jolly
good time. Those who desired sowed , whllo
others played cards , a pleasing musical pro
gram being given by Miss Mary Poppleton ,
Miss Anna Bishop and Miss Clara Clarkson ,
who sang delightfully. Miss Matheson re
cited In her own inimitable manner , while
Miss Himebuugh and Miss Silloway played
the Spanish dances arranged for a piano
duet. Dainty and delicious refreshments
served at small tables in the dining room
terminated a charming afternoon.
Among those present were Misses Ogden ,
Amy Baker , Anna Bishop , Margaret Boyd ,
Balbach , Mary Brown , Mai Burns , Lozicr ,
Balch , Thedo Balch. Mabel Balcotnbe. Bar
nard , Van Patten , Clara Clarkson , Bertha
Clarkson. Chandler , Margaret Cook. Dundy ,
Down Curlott-i Down , Detwieller. Hartman
Himobaugh. Hibbard , May Hlbbard. Hamil
ton , Hooker , Isaacs , Johnson , Lcmist. Mc
Clelland , Anna Mlllard , Moore , Nellie Moore ,
Parrotte , Alary Poppleton , Preston , Reese ,
Silloway , Sherwood , Mrs. Richard Carrier ,
Mrs. Charles Smith , Mrs. Jesslo Withers ,
Mrs. D. H. Wheeler. Jr. , Mrs. Robert Mills ,
Mrs. John Wilbur , Mrs. W. V. Wood , Miss
Helen Smith , Miss Sharp , Miss Ida Sharp ,
Miss Georgia Sharp , Miss Wakelcy , Miss
Emily Wakeley , Alias Woolworth , Aliss
Bessie Yates , Airs. Louis Bradford , Airs.
Ellis Bicrbowen Airs. Charles Douel , Airs.
Gilford , Airs. Hnssoy , Airs. Charles Hull ,
Airs. H. Kuhn , Airs. James Lunt , Airs.
Alatheson. Airs. H. B. Alulford , Airs. W. R.
Alorrls , Airs. W. A. Redick , Aliss Ho well ,
Airs. Griswold.
Komciiihrrod l > y Their Frloml * .
Thursday evening Mr. nnd Mrs. Everett
Buckingham , 422 North Thirty-first street ,
anticipated spending the twelfth anniversary
of their marriage by attending the regular
weekly meeting of the Piety Hill High Five
club , but instead their friends took posses
sion of the residence , giving the host nnd
hostess a cotnnloto surprise. Mr. L. M.
Rhcem , on tlio part of the guests , presented
Mr. and Mrs. Buckingham with a beautiful
cut glass berry dish nnd also miscellaneous
table linen.
Mr. Rhcem in his address said :
Sir. and MM. llucklneham As t ntn tlio only
minister unemployed In tlin city tonight , I
have been IIRUL'HU ut an enormous o tpenso to
perform what Is to mo a very pleasant task.
I understand that this is the twelfth anni
versary of your weddliiK day. It Is too often
Iho ease that occasions of this kind arc made
occasions of congratulation and condo
lence ; of congratulation for the gentleman
on his having drawn Mich a magnificent nrlzo
from the matrimonial lottery , of comloluiic
for the lady on her having drawn u blanlc. I
am proud to say , however , that the pro.si'nt
occasion Is one of congratulation only , The
whcol of fortune has huen nxiio-dlngly kind to
both of you , mid the prizes you have drawn
urn equalled by few and uxcvlleil by none.
Your many friends who are assembled hero
In rumumhratico of thu happy occasion have
delegated mo lo present to yon a slight testimonial
menial of their esteem. You may have heard
that phrnsu In connection with the presenta
tion of watches nnd canes to rallioail superln-
teniltMit.s , but 1 do not borrow It from there ; It
Is entirely original with me. I take pleasure
In presenting toyou this glass dlsn. | cannot
hay with propriety that It Is heautlfnl , us I
am In thu play myself. Also thi'so snowy nap
kins , table cloth and doylies. F hope you will
use thcso articles as they should bn used ,
thlnU kindly and often of the givers , and whim
\vo como again have more In the dish than
t limit Is now.
„ After the presentation high flvo was played ,
the prizes bolng won by Air. Smith and Mrs.
Salisbury.
The following wcro the guests , present :
Air. und Airs. L. H. Korty. Air. and Mrs. L.
Al. Rhecm. Air. and Airs. H. F. Cady , Air , and
Airs. W. B. Wllkins. Air. nnd Airs. H. H.
Salisbury , Air. and Airs. Charles Smith , Air.
and Airs. W. L. Solby , Air. and Airs. A. B.
Smith , Air. and Airs. D. Lincoln , AU- . and
Alra. John Guild , Air. and Airs. T. C.
Brunner , Air. and Airs. F. W. Richards , Air.
nnd Airs. C. K. Robertson , Air. nnd Airs. ' E.
Dinklnson , Air. nnd Mrs. J. D. Foster , Air.
and Alre. P. A. Mnman , Air. and Airs. A. E.
Klmball. Air. and Airs. C. A. Clallin , Airs.
Blood , Chicago. Aliss Dunster.
Tlio 1'ntrrnou ( 'aril Party.
One of the most enjoyable card parties of
tlio season was given hy Mr. nnd Mrs. George
Paterson Frid'iy evening , on the occasion of
taking possession of their now homo. High
llvo was played , n score of tables being occu
pied.The
The invited guests were : Mr. nnd Mrs. F.
Johnson , Judge and Mrs. Ivcs , Mr. and Mrs.
Kcllnr , Mr. and Mrs. Lander , Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Lehmer , Mr. and Mrs.W. Millard , Mr.
and Mrs. Monroe , Mr. nnd Mrs. McCord , Mr.
and Mrs. Morris , Mr.nnd Mrs.Moikle , Mr. nivl
Mrs. Mulr , Mr. and 'Mrs. Ed. Peek , Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Rogers , Mr. nnd Mrs. Warren
Rogers , Mr. and Mrs. Will Redick , Mr. nnd
Mrs. Lort-ls Reed , Mr. ana Mrs. Remington ,
Mr. F. Robinson , Mr. and Mrs. H. Smith , Mr.
nnd Mrs. George Squires , Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Squires , Mr nnd Mrs. John Wilbur ,
Mr. and Mrs. William Wilbur , Mr. and Mrs.
Wheeler , Jr. , Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wukeloy ,
General and Mrs. Brooke , Mr , and Mrs.
Bradford , Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Barton , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Bierbowor , Mr. and Mrs. Her-
innneo , Mr. and Mrs. Chase. Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Congdon , Mr. and Mrs. Carrier , Mr.
und Mrs. Council , Mr. and Mrs. Colpotzcr ,
Mr. and Mrs. Connor , Mr. and Mrs. J. J.
Dickey , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Douol , Mr.
and Airs. Dundy , jr. , Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Estnbrook , Mr. und Mrs. Ford , Dr. nnd Mrs
Gilford , Mr. and Mrs. Green , Mr. nnd Mrs.
Gaylord , Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Grifnth , Mr.
and Mrs. William Hamilton , Mr. and Mrs ,
Franklin Husscy , Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock ,
Judge und Mrs. Irvine ,
Thi-lr Silver Aiiiilvrrimry.
Monday evening Mr. und Mrs. William
Pierce , 2421 Sowurd struct , celebrated their
silver anniversary , a largo number of friends
participating in the pleasurable occasion.
The house was very prettily decorated with
smllax and American beauties , a string band
being stationed Tn Iho reception room , where
Mr and Mrs IlflrVo received their friend * ,
Many nnd belitlful were thn presents ra-
cclvoit , among tlir-tn bolng Mr Max Glad
stone , silver d liner castor ; Mr. and Mrs ,
( leorgo Plorcei Now York , silver spoon-
holder ; Mr. nnJr'Mrs , B. Pierce , Now York ,
silver pitcher ! Mr. nnd Mrs , Houck , silver
cake basket ; Air. nnd Mrs. . B. A. Carr. silver
sot fruit knivesI'lilr. and Mrs , C. W. Moore ,
silver napkin rings and salt shells ; Mr. and
Mrs. O. Cornelljtnd sister , gold sugar spoon ;
Mr. nnd Mrs , A ; 'IJ. Carr. silver salt and
pepper set ; Mr. and Mrs , W. Plerco nnd son ,
stiver pickle castjirf Mr. and Mrs. F. Pierce ,
silver butter dish and soup ladle ; Mr. and
Mrs. A. C. FlynjL nilvcr ; nut set ; Mrs. J. S.
Deck and Katie iwwurds , silver syrup cup ;
Misses Susie and Knllo Conloy , silver cream
pitcher ; Miss M. > S. Bluett , silver bread
plate ; Mr. Thomas Mcldrtim , silver butter
dish ; Mr. nnd Mrs. A. B. Rvnry , berry spoon ;
Mr. und iMrs. W. M. Erlckson , toothpick
holder ; Mr. B. nnd M. H. Cornish nnu wife ,
Mr. C. Harmon , Mr. nnd Mrs. 1C. L. Harmon
nnd Mrs. Hunter , beautiful tea set ; Mr. nnd
Mrs. G. W. Henry , china dinner set.
At 10 : 0 the baud played the wcddlnif
march and the guests repaired to the dining
room , where : i feastof good things was served ,
followed later by dancing , rounding out a
very delightful evening ,
iliilnt , Iiliitr. ) :
The Crystal League Literary society chal
lenged the Omaha View Debating society
to n joint debate , to tnko place at the Hill
side Congregational church , January 20 , upon
the question , "Resolved , That the United
States senator should bo elected by a direct
vote of the people. " The Crystal League
took the negative side of the question. The
Judges , Messrs. Tymlull , Moshcr and others ,
returned a verdict of 83 per cent In favor
of the nfllrinntlvo nnd 1)7 ) per cent In favor of
the negative , giving the ucbatt , to the Crys
tal League.
In addition to the debate a nice program
was rendered. A solo was sung by Tom
Brcnncnman and n comic recitation by L. T.
Hoffman. Orations wcro delivered by
Charles Battelie and LeRoy Patch. After
tno program members of both societies and
ladles went below and had a jolly time par
taking of refreshments. Members n..d ladles
present were :
Messrs. George Street , L. T. Hoffman ,
Charlie Fritscher , Charlie Battcllo , Frank
Bliss , Herb Whlpplo , Ernest Fcrrell. George
Sherwood , Andrew Boots , John Ncwlean ,
Oliver Chambers , Tom IJrciiiicinnan , John
Price. Roy Moore , Henu Wallace , SIko Wal
| lace ' , Hansch Evans , Jacob OJlsh , Roy P.Uch ,
Earl Wcrt , Ora Wertz , And Truth ; Misses
Josie Cole , Alllo Folard , Nellie Stlcknoy ,
Eva Seaman , Fnnnlo Goff , Miss Shill , Ola
Sheldon , Etta Smith , Besslo Conies , Inez
Merriam , Cora Battelie. Nannie Johnson ,
Nellie Lundeen , Maud Johnson , Maud Ben-
ncll.
Danced tlio Uninnii.
Though limited as to numbers the german
given Friday evening for -Miss White of
Boston by Mr. nnd Mrs. Arthur Smith at
their resideneo on Park avenue was ono of
the swell events of the week and season.
The house was gorgeous in Us lloral garni
ture , roses , orchids , carnations nnd lilies
predominating , many of them coming from
her father's hot houses in Brooklino. Mass. ,
the old homo of Mrs. Smith , to add to the
beauty of the occasion.
The german was dnnced in the dinin'g
room , refreshments bolng served in the.
music room and library.
Mr. John Patrick led , five direct nnd three
indirect figures , being danced , none of the
figures being partlonlarly now to warrant
extended mention. The favors vcro very
pretty , being handkerchief cases , apple pin
cushions , paper knives , dictionaries , ( lowers
nnd work boxes.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith received , assisted
by Miss White , the guests bolng Mr. nnd
Mrs. Will Poppleton , Miss Hamilton , Miss
Chandler , Miss Mary Popploton , Miss Nash ,
Miss Woolworth. Miss Johnson , Miss Sher
wood , Miss Kount/o , Miss Leimst. The men
wcro : Mr. Patrick" , Mr. Frank Hamilton ,
Mr. Hall , Mr. Reed , Mr. Jordan. Mr. Gan
nett , Mr. Walter1 Smith , Mr. Davis , Mr.
Charles Kountze JIr. Learned.
Surprised oil HIT lilrtInlay.
Mr. and Mrs. Keltic , SJ01D Cilming street ,
were treated to n genuine surprise party
Sunday evening , the occasion being
the birthday of Mrs. Klino. Unex
pectedly and unceremoniously qullo a
gathering of her friends assembled and pro
ceeded to have a Joyous time , members of
the household entering heartily into the
festivities. Mrs. Kline was the recipient of
quite an array of presents , useful nnd orna
mental , ns a reminder of the event that had
tended to the Improvised party. There was
vocal and instrumental music , the Misses
Bertha and Itosa Moneack , Miss Goldsteino
and others taking part. Refreshments were
served and congratulations spoken the
visitors an evening of thorough pleasure.
The following were present :
Mr. and Mrs , M. A. Ximan , Mr. nnd Mrs.
William Preisman , Mr. auO Mrs. W. Shane ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. Summer , Mr. and Mrs. A.
Preisman. Mr. and Mrs. S. Preisman , Mr.
and Mr. H. Marks , Mr , and Mrs. S. M.
Lessor , Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Lesser , Mr. nnd
Mrs. J. Uinglo , Mr. and Mrs. S. Rabluswriz.
Misses B. Goldstein , S. Fishman , Mrs.
Feller , S. Kline , S. Kline , B. Moneack , R.
Monenck , Messrs. E. Moneack , Fishman , M.
Fogel , AVIlIiam Feller , D. Proisman. JJ ,
Prcismnn , William nnd Max Klein , J. Kimnn ,
J. Lesser , C. Ginsboiy , L. Harding , D.
Harding.
1-li.y.Ml High rivo.
A most enjoyable card party was given by
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Williams , IffiO Sherman
avenue , on Monday evening , Their always
pleasant homo was made unusually attrac
tive by floral decorations of palms , roses and
hyacinths , the mnntlo being beautifully orna
mented with smllax and flowers. High llvo
was the feature of entertainment , no prizes
being awarded , a custon which 'tis hoped
may become more prevalent.
Elaborate refreshments wore served , after
which tlio guests departed with the keen
sense of having spent a most delightful
evening.
Those invited were : Mr. and Mrs. B. S.
Babor , Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Birkhousor , Mr.
and Mrs. C. B. Brown , Mr. and Mrs. C. B.
Coon , Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Corel ! , Dr. nnd
Mrs. W. S. Gibbs , Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hol-
broke , Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kuhn , Mr. nnd
Mrs. A. J. Lunt , Mr. and Mrs. B. MacAllis-
ter , Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Miller , Mr. and
Mrs. R. II , Olmstead , Mr. and Mrs. Pcrclval ,
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Powell , Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Purvis , Mr. nnd Mrs , Frank Ransom ,
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Raymond. Mr. and Mrs.
M. R. Rlsdon , Mr. and Mrs. Euward J. Roe ,
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Slater , Mr. nnd Mrs. E.
D. Vancourt , Mr. Euill Grossman , Cleveland ,
O. , Miss Ella Walrod and Major H. Will-
lams.
[ 'Ivo/iiiiKountzo I'lurr ,
On Thursday craning Air. and Airs. E. D.
Van Court entertained ut cards at their homo
in Kountzo Placo. lie rooms wcro beauti
fully decorated \n\tfi \ flowers. Airs. L. D.
Fowler and Airs. C. S. Raymond can-led olT
the first and second ladies' prizes , and Air.
Brad Slaughter and Air. II. C. Akin the
gentlemen's prizes ,
"Tho following WTTO the invited guests :
Messrs , and AlcsdUhics H. C. Akin , E. A.
Blum , W. E. Burliiigim , J. B. Bluncharil , C.
Brown , Dr. Crummer , L. D. Fowler , G.
Fisher , D. H. Gci6drieh. G. A. Joslyn , A. F.
Jonas , J. L. Kennedy , H. Lawrle , F. B. Lowe ,
E. V. Lewis , A. Aldyer , B. A. AlcCallaster.S.
Otis , A. C. Powell , W. N. Nason , C. S. Raymond
mend , G. S. Rogers. AI. J. Kennard , A. F.
Reclor. C. Smith , li. laughter. J. P. Wil
liams , C. F. WellcH.W- - , W. B.
Taylor , J. Al. Thurston , G. H. Boggs , H. S.
Jnyncs.W. Fuller. J. H. Collins , A. At. Pinto ,
H. P. Jensen , Mrs. Cole , Aliss Crummer , Airs.
Humblin , Airs. C. Hartman , Almo. Powell ,
Aliss Shattook , Alias Hartman , Air. H. R.
Gould , Judge and Mrs. Bowman.
I'.ntcrtnlnoil Their Friend *
Air. and Airs. John P. Claroy and Air. nnd
Airs. A. Salem gave u very pleasant party ut
Ihelr home , 2111 Soulh Twentieth street ,
Tuesday night. Their beautifully lighted
and very spacious parlors resounded with
merriment and music till quite late , much to
the enjoyment of all. A goodly amount of
very appetizing refreshments wcro served
The hosts and hostess are delightful enter
tainers and certainly made the evening one
of pleasant enjoyment.
These present were : Air. and Airs , Fred
Chlltenden , Air. und Airs. James Foley , Air.
and Airs. J. Horn , Air. nnd Airs. " Jack Alon-
roe. Air. nnd Airs. 1'arkhurst , Air. and Airs.
AfcCreary , Air. nnd .Mrs , Sweeney , Air. nnd
Airs. Shields , Airs , L. C. Richards , Aliases
Deem , South Omnhn ; Julia Etherton , Lin
coln , Mu-u Etherton , Lincoln ) Evn Folov ,
Etta Thompson , Mabel Richards. Messrs.
Spoils , D.u-ld City ; Charles Chlttondcn ,
Hugh Hitchcock , T. L. Combs , H. B. R.iley ,
W. O. Cnrr.
I'lrmnnt H nilcnlc.
A very pleasant tnuslcnle program was
rendered Friday evening nt the homo of
Miss Edna nnd Mr. Lcroy Patch nt 2027
North . Twenty-eighth strcol. About forty
' Invited guests listened attentively to the
l > lenslni ; selecllons nnd showed their ap
preciation by hearty encores. The program
was as follows :
I'AUTI.
Waves of the ( Venn duet Itlako
Misses Kdiia I'ntch and Jesslo Wort.
Hint's of 1'uradlso , Op. 78 StrebboR
JllssAIIno I'ntch.
Why-Vocal solo Mlllard
Ml s Olive Sheldon.
The Last Hope Uottschalk
Miss Kdna Patch.
Annlo I.aurlo Vocal
.Mr. I.eroy V. Patch and MissUllvoSheldon
a. 1'rlero Hu Martin Htrebboa
b. I'olkn Christie
Miss Olive Sheldon.
Light refreshments were then served.
TAUT it.
Duet Selected
Mlsse.s I-Mnii nnd Allno Patch.
Ijovo s Oolden Dream Vocal solo..Lennox
Kiss Maud Duncan. *
root and Peasant Urgun solo Schubert
Miss Jesslo Wert.
All Hevolr-Trio IJchner
Misses Leo and Ullvo Sheldon , Jesdo Wert.
Martha , Op.3U Horn
Miss Kdna Patch.
I'urowoll Vocal Selected
Misses l.oo and Olive Sheldon.
At the conclusion of the program Anson
Evans and Leroy Patch were called up 311 , the
former giving an organ solo , the latter giving a
declamation with much credit to themselves ,
1'alntiMl u 1'letui' i for Holy family.
Miss Margaret Cotter , who studied art
for a number of years at the convent In
Davenport , la. , and who graduated from
that Catholic school of lo.wilng with high
honors , has Just finished a pleasing bit of oil
which is to be rhanced off for the benefit of
Holy"FamIly school , Eighteenth nnd Izard
streets , February S. The picture , a bust of a
young girl drinking from a brightly colored
bowl of satsumi ware , Is w.irm In color ,
nnd painted with excellent fidelity
to the subject In hand. Whllo
n copy of it shows evidences of careful art
training and it is creditable to the artist col
ony of which the young lady Is a rising mem
ber. The picture Is on exhibition at Hnydcn
Brothers and ought to bring the cause to
which it is donated quite a sum of money.
Miss Cotter has been very successful as n
teacher since she left her alma mater and
has ono of the largest If not the largest art
class in the city. She has made an arrange
ment to take her class , which numbers about
sixty , on a sketching tour of Montana next
summer , an outing which cannot fail lo bo
thoroughlj enjoyed by the members of the
Party.
I'oxvnrn nnd I'cMvrll.
Onoof the prettiest wedding * of the sea
son took place Wednesday at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Powell , 1019 Park
avenue. At 4 o'clock on that afternoon Miss
Jennie 1C. Powell , youngest daughter , was
united in marriage to Mr. James 1C. Powers ,
a popular young attorney of this city , Rev.
Dr. Gordon of Westminister Presbyterian
church officiating. The cozy parlors were
thrown cnsulto and tastefully decorated In
pink and blue , the same harmony of
colors being carried to the refreshments ,
and throngs of intimate friends and
relatives wcro present to place
the seal of their sanction on the happy affair.
After n repast as delicious as it was dainty
tno couple took the 0 : . ' ! ( ) o'clock
train for Denver and the west , overwhelmed
with hearty congratulations and almost
smothered by n heavy fusilado of rice.
The pretty and petite bride has a host of
friends and admirers in this city and state ,
and the groom , by his manly attributes and
business integrity , has won for himself an
enviable reputation among his associates.
CnlohnitRd llor H vuiitoi < iith Ulrtlulny.
Miss Maggie Sullivan entertained n num
ber of friends Thursday evening nt her homo ,
1343 Sherman avenue , in honor of her seven
teenth birthday. D.mcing , games and cards
wcro the amusements of the evening. Miss
Sullivan was the recipient of many presents
from her numerous friends.
Those present were : Misses Jones , Sex
ton , Butler , Kelley , Brady , Marlinu , Flvnn ,
Wilinsky , Gnllvnn , D. Flynn. Leach , Faul-
Itener. Hill of Council Bluffs , Madden of
Council Bluffs , Swanson. Black ; Messrs.
Hoyden , Miller. Catlin , Black , Ncwcombo ,
Tyson , Ford , Burke , Fisher , J. Ford , T.
Burke , Sexton , Ruffncr , Kastnor of Council
Bluffs. '
I'liiycd Curds.
Miss Etta Thompson entertained a small
company of invited guests at high flvo Mon
day night nt her homo , 20.1(1 ( South Twentieth
street. Delicious refreshments were served
and delightful vocal ana Instrumental muslo
with the attention of the very entertaining
hostess , added to the interest of tlio games
and the decided enjoyment of the evening.
Those present wore : Misses Julia Ether-
ton , Lincoln ; Musa Etherton , Lincoln ; Etta
Thompson , Eva Foley , Mabel Richards ,
Bcllo McPhall. Messrs. Charles Cluttcndeii ,
H. Hitchcock. II. B. Haley , Frank Hardy ,
W. O. Carr , R M. Bradley.
Exhibition ol riflurcs by Tlionms Mornn ,
Mr. Thomas Moran , N. A. , has arranged to
give an exhibition of his pictures in tlio Now
York Life building , opening about the 10th
of February. The collection will contain
, 'Tho Grand Canon of the Yellowstone" and
"Tho Specters of the North , " which ho has
painted for the World's fair ; also his famous
picture , "Tho Lotus Eaters , " and many of
his well known Venetian s.-encs. There will
also bo thirty-Ilvoof his etchings and a largo
number of water color sketches aud studies
in black and white.
dial of Omiilui IVoplo.
Mr. II. W. Yntcs is in Now York.
Mr. Stuart returned to Danver on Sunday.
Miss Dundy has returned from Ft. Le.iven-
worlh.
Mrs. N. II. Tunnlcllff has returned from
the east.
Miss Yates gave a luncheon yesterday for
Miss White.
The Paladins will glvo a dancing party
Monday evening.
Miss Wallace entertained Informally at
luncheon yesterday.
Miss Harriet Hershey of Nebraska City is
the guest of Mrs. S. W. Niies.
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Jester have gone to
Cincinnati on a fortnight's visit.
Mrs. W. W. Carr arrived on Thursday
from Dubuque , to. vUlt her son , Mr. James
Carr.
Mrs. J. T. Duryca entertained n number of
friends at a 5 o'clock tea yesterday after
noon.
noon.Miss
Miss Amy Barker will bo at homo to her
friends Thursday evening this week , Instead
of Friday.
Mi-s. John Barker , who has been seriously
ill for the past four or llvo days , Is slowly
Improving.
Miss Marion Shcrson of Chicago arrived on
Tuesday to bo the guest of Miss Warrack at
the Madison.
Miss Balcombo returned from Buffalo ,
N. Y. , Saturday , where she has been the
guest of Mrs. Truitt.
Miss Clara Cudahy left on Wednesday for
California. Her sister , Miss Cudahy , has
returned lo Chicago.
The young ladles of AH Saints church will
give u dance at the Armory Wednesday
evening , February 1.
Mr. Baron Riluy has gone to Denver to
engage in ( business them , Mrs. Rlley joins
her husband this week.
Mrs. Emma Homan Thayer , who has been
the guest of Mrs. E. S. Dundy , left for her
homo In Sallda , Coin. , yesterday ,
Mr. Rudolph Herlng , the eminent sanitary
engineer of New York City , is the guest of
Mr. und Mr.fr Andrew Rosowatcr.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Offut returned from
their wedding journey Monday and for the
present uro with Mr. and Mrs. Yost.
News was received In Omaha Friday of
the death of Mrs. Brown , mother of Mrs.
George P. Bemls , at Owego , N. Y.
Hon. and Mrs. Gcorgo W. Llninger nnd
Mr. and Mrs. Evans of Council Bluffs loft
yesterday for Sutherland , Fla. , to spend the
remainder of the winter.
Mr. und Mrs , Charles Deuel entertained the
Whist club on Tuesday evening , thulr guests
being Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler , .Mr. and Mrs.
Will Redick , Mr. und Mrs. Hull , Mr. nnd
i BOSS.
Greatest and Grandest Millinery Sale
Ever Held in Omaha.
$ iSooo worth of select millinery must be reduced ONE-
HALF , as S. P. Morse will occupy part of my building with a
new line of dry goods about March ist ,
We arc forced to reduce our stock by that date. In order
to do so we have marked all goods
One-Half Cost Price
to close them out in a few days. This is the best opportunity
for ladies of Omaha and surrounding country to buy a beauti
ful pattern , evening- reception and opera hats' at ONKHIA !
COST Price. We have no shop-worn goods , all of the htcst
designs.We
We have nice trimmed hats , 5oc , 750 , $ r , $2 and upward ,
worth five times the amount.
Untrimmcd felt hats , 2c.
The second floor is filled with plumes , tips , fancy feathers
and new spring ( lowers that will be sold at one-half importers'
and manufacturers'prices. . Do not fail to see them.
Look in our east window ; it is filled with pretty hats and
bonnets ; some of them are worth $15.00. Your choice $4-98.
Ladies , you can't afford to miss this great sale of millinery.
Sale begins tomorrow.
1S1O Douglas St.
Mrs. Chase , Mr. and Mrs. Bradford , Mr.
and Mrs. Ringwalt , Miss Didlake , Miss
Dundy , Mr. Warren Rogers , Mr. Victor Cald
well.
well.Born
Born , to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Modjcska at
ChicagoonSundayJanuary UJ , a daughter ,
to whom has been given the pleasing
name of Marylka Stuart Modjcska.
In honor of Rov. nnd Mrs. S. D. Butler ,
Mrs. Ralph Gaylord gave a dinner on Thurs
day evening , the guests being : Rov. and
Mrs. S. Dwight Butler , Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Wynian , Mr. aud Mrs. Samuel Burns , Mr.
and Mrs. Stigcr.
Miss Lcmlst gave an exceedingly pretty
dinner for Miss White of Boston on Wednes
day. The guests were Mrs. Arthur Smith ,
Miss White , Miss VnnPatton , Miss Kountzo ,
Miss Mary Poppleton , Miss Woolworth ,
MUs Hamilton.
A beautiful dinner was given by Mrs. KI1-
Patrick on Wednesday nvening. The flowers
used wcro la Franco roses and covers laid for
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick , Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Barker , General and Mrs. Cowin ,
General and Mrs. Brooke.
Miss Nash g.ive a dinner on Wednesday
for Miss Cudahy. These who dined were
Miss Cudahy , Miss ICountze , Miss Sherwood ,
Miss Mabel Balcombe. Mr. Robert Patrick ,
Mr. Charles ICountze , Mr. Frank H.imllton ,
Mr- George Mercer , Mr. John Patrick , Mr.
and Mrs. Nash.
Mrs. O. M. Carter loft on Monday for
North Platto. After a visit with her daugh
ter , Mrs. Newton Harknloir , hn expects to
go with her to Denver and front there will go
to Houston to Join her husb.iud. Miss Leila
Carter joins the party at Denver.
Miss Horteiise Smith having resigned her
position with Union Pacific headquarters
loft Monday evening for St. Joe. Mo. After
a short visit with her sister , Mr. Lewis of
that city , she loaves for nn extended tour
through the southern states. She will bo
absent six months. Her many friends hope
she may return much improved in health.
In honor of Edward Busch of the Anheuser-
Busch Brewing company of St. Louis , Mr.
Charles Mctz gave a dinner at the Omaha
cl ub on Thursday evening. The guests wcro
Mr. Busch , Mr. Arthur Smith , Mr. Fred
Metz , Mr. Arthur Motz , Mr. William Oyger.
Mr. Busch Is on his way to Europe and only
stopped In town a few days.
Mra. O. Wilson pleasantly entertained a
few lady friends nt a birthday party Satur
day afternoon nt her homo , No. 8lt ! South
Twenty-second. Delicate refreshments were
served , cards being the order of the after
noon. Among those present were Mrs ,
Walter Emmons , Mrs. Miller. Mrs.Hobccker ,
Miss Mamio Wyle , Mrs. Smith , Mrs. Ostran-
der , Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Bryan.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cook were pleasantly
surprised at the homo of their parents , Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Watts , 2 < WO Caldwell
street , last Saturday night by a party of
Good Templars from Lifo Boat lodge No.
150 , of which Mr. and Mrs. Cook are mem
bers. The evening was very cnjo.vably spent
with games , muslo and interesting discus
sions. Refreshments wcro served , to which
all responded most gracefully.
Mrs. Napoleon Rousseau of 4100 Cuming
street gave a beautiful luncheon Tuesday
at B o'clock. Violets were the chosen
llotvcr and the modest beauties graced the
snowy table and scented the air. An elabor
ate collation of twelve courses was served.
These present were : Mesdur.ics Havens ,
Bostwlck , Rofrlgier , Crosby , Zlmmor , Mont
gomery. Boyer , Finloy , Cook , Coulter and
D.iveroll , all Immediate neighbors of Mrs.
Rousseau.
A very dolighlful and decided surprise was
given Mrs. S. L. Forhy nt her homo , 140t !
Douglas slreot , last night by a party of Good
Templars , among whom Mrs. Forby Is , nnd
has been for years , a favorite , and louring
Iho title nf "Grandma. " The surprise was
given in honor of her 09th birthday , and was
an enjoyable success in every way. Mrs.
Forby's many Good Templar friends and co-
members hold her in very high respect and
appreciation , and spared nothing to convince
her of theircstcem.
Tuesday evening Mr. nnd Mrs. Henry L.
Axlaler of the Omaha Upholstering com-
puny celebrated their tenth wedding anni
versary at their pretty homo in Druid Hill.
About twenty-live guests were present to
Join In nil manner of well wishes for the
future , numerous and beautiful presents
testifying to the esteem In which Mr. and
Mrs. Axtalcr nro held. Progressive high
llvo was played during the evening and
delicious refreshments served. The house
was prettily decorated for the occasion.
The fourth weekly mooting of the Colum
bia High Flvo club was held Friday evening
at the house of Mr. uiut Mrs Uuorgo See ,
Seventeenth and Chloago. After the usual
series of six games were played splendid re
freshments were served. The members of
the club nro Mr. and Mrs. George Heo , Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Voight , Mr. and Mrs. Huntley ,
Mr. and Mrs. Eaton. Mr. and Mrs. D.ivo
O'Brien and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jacobs. The
next regular meeting will IMS held Thursday
evening at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Voight , Esmond hotel.
Mr. J. H. Millar and Miss Lulu Clarke , who
wcro married at All Saints church Monday ,
January U , by Rov. ' ! ' . J. Mackay , wcro
royally welcomed to their homo in Pocatollo.
Idaho , January 15 , a largo delegation of
friends meeting Mr. nnd Mrs. Millar at the
tr.iln and going with them lo Iholr new
home , 1J ! Center street. Mr. Millar has
been general manager In the Pocatello yards
for two years and Is well known to many
railroad men in Omaha Miss Clarke is the
accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mn.
Tliomas Clarke ot [ jmgdon , Mo.
The K. W. B. Whist club met at the homo
of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Balliutt , where they
were royally enterlalnod. Friday ovcnlng.
Refroshtnonls were served after the usual
number of games were playod. Prizes were
won by Mrs. Arthur English , pcroonlaito .S3 ,
and Mr. J. B. Blanohard with a nurcentago
The playera were ui follows : Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. Llvinijston. Mr. and Mrs J
A. Hake , Mr. and Mrs. T. C Shelly , Mr and
Mrs. J. B. Btanchanl , Mr. and Airs. Julius
Kcssler , Mr. and Mrs. Arthur English Mr
nnd Mrs. Charles C. Bclden , Mrs. Atkins and
Mrs. McCune.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Noel Abbott gave a high llvo
party a week ago Friday night nt their rest
denco , IfiOO Nortn Twenty-second street
The lady's prize was won by Mrs. lavender
and the gentleman's prize by Mr. Buchanan
Mr.and Mrs. Strain carried oT ! both bo.ibj .
prizes. After the cards refreshments were
served Thosj present were Mr an 1 Mrs F
Strain , Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Khrlnur , Mr anil
Mrs. C. M. Schneider. Mr. and Mrs L. .1
Nedd , Mr. and Mrs. L. Lavender , Mr and
Mrs. J. F. Ryan , Messrs. W. S. Seavey and
A. G. Buchanan.
Mrs. George I. Gilbert entertained Informally
mally ut tea for her guest , Mrs. Thorndyke ,
Friday evening. Tlio guests were seated at
little tables to partake of her excellent re
freshments , and the remainder of the evening
ing was spent at cards. Those present were
Mr. and Mrs. Knight , Mr. and Mrs. Slob
biiis , Mr. and Mrs. Morris , Mr. and Mrs
Turner , Mr. and Mrs. Balcomhe , Mr and
Mrs. Kennedy , Mr and Mrs. Catlin , Mrs
Thormlyko , Mrs. Cleveland , Mr. Lyman
Rlchardion , Mrs. Allen , Miss Fees , Miss
Knight , Miss Richardson , Miss Allen , Mis *
Kennedy.
Tuesday evening the marriage of Mr A .1
Meals , a member of the metropolitan police ,
and Miss Alice Do Wees was solemnized ut
the residence of the groom , b'M North Twen
ty-fourth street , Rov. A. J. Turkic olllciatlng.
Mr. Fred Knickerbocker officiated as best
man , Miss Alllo Gage as bridesmaid. Mr
nnd Mrs. Meals wcro the recipients of a
number of.handsomo presents. The follow
ing guests were present : Mr. and Mrs. Frank
P. dimmer , Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Borthwlck.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Knickerbocker , Mr mm
Mrs. J. K. Coulter , Mr. and Mrs. George C
Thompson , Mr , and Mrs. Grunt W. Lllllo ,
Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Hodgin , Mr. uhd Mrs.
Samuel M. Crosby , Mr. and Mrs. William T
Abbott , Mr. and Mrs. A. Gage , Misses
Roonoy , Crosby , Gage , Mesdames Blsscll ,
O'Neill , Cook , Messrs. Fred Knickerbocker ,
Ad oKnickcrbocker , Leon Coulter , Franc A.
Coulter , George Krug , Barber.
Miss Mason's School for Dressmaking , 203)
Burt stcet , opens an afternoon class in a
few days. Morning classes occupy my euliro
tlmo till the last of February.
BOUGHT IN "B. & M. " ' PARK.
Poor T.nrk nt nn ICiisti'rn Vrlppln In Srurch
of n IJcrilraMn Investment.
Notwithstanding tlio fact that times
without number tlio newspapers Invo ex
posed the B. & M. park swindle , Iho usual
crop of suckers are pul on the hook and
landed almost every day In the year.
The latest Individual lo swallow the bait ,
hook , bob , sinker and all , is a young man by
Iho name of Merry weather , a recent arrival
from the east. The young fellow Is a crip
ple , which fact makes the whole affair seem
more pathetic. Ho left his parents down In
the New England homo and came oul lo
Omaha to make n fortune and cut his eye
tuotli. So far the art of money making has
been u lamentable failure , but the teeth
which ho wanted to cut are coming along ut
n rate ihat is really surprising. Yesterday
this verdant youth struck a man who had u
suburban lot that ho would sell for a mere
song. It was represented that the
lot was just one and one-half niilc.-t
from the postonice , ns the crow flics ,
and was u snap. Mr. Merrywoathor was
looking for snaps and this ono hit him just
right. Ho did not nor does ho now know
who the man was , though ho was willing to
take the word of the stranger , who told him
Ihat the property was worth u cooll,0X ! )
and would not bo sold for a cent loss were it
not for the fact that money was needed to
save some other property from a sacrifice ,
This pretty story was swallowed by young
Mr. Mcrrywoalher , nnd right then and theru
ho plunked down 500 great big dollars for a
lot in the B. & M. park. The deed was executed
cutod by Virginia Snouffor.
This morning Mr. Merry weather , aided by
hia crutches , climbed Iho stone steps ut the
court house und proudly presented hU deed
for record. Ho was somewhat surprised
when ho was Informed that the land was in
Sarpy county and that the lots would not 1) )
worth more than 10 cents if they were tind
up in bunches of a dozen lots to the hum'h
It is known by every man , woman and
child and by all of the suckers who have bit
the hook that the B. & M. park Is at least
six miles south of thocily ; that H Is n sand
baron the river bottoms , covered with wll
lows and rushes , and that It overllows every
spring.
Will Clomi Ku < t Omaha Joint * .
County Attorney Kaloy has had his alien-
lion called to the facl lhal Iho Slocutn law
was being violated by ono or more parties in
and about East Omaha.
Road houses ami saloons have flourished
on the Island and In the vicinity of Cut-off
lake for several years past , und last year
when the grand jury got after sotno of the
people out that way they came up und paid
$ WX ) .
Two of the saloonlsts who have complied
witli the law have made n kick on Wllllim
Madden , who runs a restaurant nt the upper
lco house for the benefit of the Ice cutters.
The complainants allege that Madden has a.
little back room where ho dispenses alcohol ,
whisky und beer to the men working on the
Ico.
Ico.Early this week Mr. ICaloy will Invcsllgalo
the ro ( > ori8 und If ho find ; ) they are Iruu ho
will cuuso Madden'a arrost.
Perfect acl.jn an 1 parfiuc health ronl
from the usoof DjWitt' Little Early RUon
/ perfect llttlu pill