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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 12, 1893)
THE OMASA" B'AfiW SUNDAY , 12. lffim .SIXTUUN SOCIAL DOINGS AND UNDOINGS lull ) Days Among thi Men and Women Who Qonstituto the World of Fiuhlom AFFAIRS AND VERY FEW OF THEM K" In Now York Again IJecomlnB n nivrmlrin of llio I'oar Hundred Mino. MuonlpfrrliiK' * lleellnl Clint About Omnh I'ooi10. To the oldest dowager , who has followed Uamo Fashion for years quite beyond the memory of man. the present "sack cloth and ashes" period is thcdullestovercxpcrlenccd. fcorluty people have "plunged" Into I cnt nnd are still plunging In order to keep up an nppuaranoo of welldoing at least. 1'osl- lively thcro has not been anything of a nodal naturu the past week that would require more than the merest notion en pnnsant nnd If It had not been for the muslcalcs iind rceltuls llfo would not iiavo been worth living. In Now Vorl : thu swells have taken to "slumming" again as 11 way to amuse , quito out of tlio line of Ixmten reflections. The slumming parties are primarily for the ro- Ilof of the iwor who may bo found wandering liotnclcss and penniless in the IJowery r.trct'ts. And a deal of peed they do. Shiv ering youngsters aroglven pennies forcoHoo , forlorn girls assisted to a reputable lodging nnil the steps of befogged Idlers turned toward - ward homo with money for food and coal. Hut when the evening's worl : is over then comes the play , of course. Ltttlo Uowcry thiMtcrs are visited just for n lark , and oft times tlio indulgent chapcrono suggests , Imrsclf. n "turn" to the jingling music of the little dance balls , where all have paused to observe the goings on. nnd where It seems no novel to dance n few stops to the squeaky violin and the mechanical piano. A trip through Now York's Chinatown Is another authorized Ixnten diversion. A midnight visit to Steve IJrodlo's Howery sa loon to see the ex-brldgo jumper feed his 500 poor tramps is another. A call at the News- Jjoys1 Homo on Now Chambers street is still nnother , anil a visit to the Salvation Army headquarters on Hrado street is regarded as < iullo as Interesting us a regular slumming expedition. So varied nro the sights of Now York. Hut Omaha has no such sights , thank licnvcn , and the gay pcoplo must bo content with a quiet cup of tea and a bon bon or two just to keep in form for the faster gaieties. A few of the most 'exclusively elegant of the Now York matrons are amusing them- tielvcs during I.cnt by lilting up their now liouscs just as they would like to Iiavo them. During the season thcro Is little time for this. Mrs. Astor has bccomo so Interested in the worlc of ordering furniture , designing tapestries - tries and superintending the color decora tions in her nu\v housa on Fifth avenue , op posite tlio park , that she has made up her mind to forego her usual European trip. Mrs. I'aran Slovens , though scarcely in Rocioty on account of the quite recent death of her mother , is taking ad vantage of the ah- enco of social gaieties to make her Fifth uvenuo nnd Fifty-seventh street palace a < lrcam in white and gold , executed In Louis 2C1V. stylo. She says by the time Lent is over she will have her house all completed , nnd she promises her friends that the Kastcr nun will dawn upon no inoro lieautlful homo In New York. Old J > lcturc8 nro being restored , antique vuriilturo resuscitated and gold and white will bo the background for all. Ono of Mrs. Stevens' Lenten diversions was in planning Aho decorations of the staircase hall , down < the main stairway of which 11 vo couples could easily walk abreast. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbllt Is/ hoping to complete her big Fifty-seventh street exten sion by Easier and , though it will not inter fere with her Raster offering , she will spend (800,000 upon the house improvements. Very Successful Itocltnl , Pupil's rccitnls as a general thing are interesting , for they usually reflect the methods and oven the mannerisms of the teacher inoro than the tcachor herself dis plays In the eourso of her own recital , bo it cither on the pianoforte or in vocalization. The recital given by Mine. Muentofcringand lior pupils , Mrs. J. It , Buchanan , Mrs , Frank 3 $ . Johnson , Mrs. L. L. Thomas , Miss Clara Ilawloy , Miss Morley , Miss Etta Crcighton , Miss Schenk , Miss Mary Barker and Miss Mildred Lomax , Friday ovcnlne at Ford & Chnrlton's musio rooms , was In many par ticulars a most gratifying introduction of several really promising piano players to an onthuslnstlo and , withal , discriminating nudicnco made up of the "lino flour" of Omaha. Quito 2.r > 0 pcoplo wcro present and the liberal applause and lots of flowers to the Individual performers must have been Tory gratifying to Mmo. Muantaforlng , as it was to the amateurs , some of whom made their ilrst public appcarnnco us soloists. The program was classical to a degree as might bo expected from so enthusiastic u classicist as Mmo. Muentcfcrlng , whoso iirt education received Irom Thalberg and Hallo was rounded by her appearance while in London at the now Philharmonic con- rerts with Samton , violin ; Paques , 'cello ; Piatll , 'cello , and others of largo European reputation , men who are the head and front of the musical life uiul thought of the Kngllsh capital. Hungarian Dances by Brahms for two tilanos , Mmo. Mucnteforing and Mrs. fnuclmnun at the Ilrst , Mrs. Johnson and JMrs. Thomas at the second , pleasantly in troduced a program of decided merit. The dances were played very acceptably , the use of tlio pedals now and then showing n wee bit of nervousness on the part of ono or two of the performers. Miss Mildred l omax , daughter of the general - oral passenger agent of the Union Paclllc , and not yet touched 10 , played Baehmann'a ' Vnlso Caprico" qulto correctly , with con siderable expression and line shading. The "Duo Symphouiquo" by Godnrd , played by Mrs. Tliomns and Mrs. Mucnto- foritig , is a ilorld composition of great ability , and now to oven many of the musicians pros cut. It received qulto an ovation upon Its termination , Mra , Ihomas plays very con Bclcntlously , nnd shows good musical fcollng Miss Morley , who has considerable vorvo- imrttcuhtrly in n musical direction quito us tonlshcd her friends by her playing of ftion delssohn's "Concerto in G minor , " Mrs Muontoferlng adding the orchestral back ground with tlio second piano. Miss Crolghton played "La Gazollo" ty Kullalc very acceptably , and was followoi by Miss Schonk in a very pretty compositior of aodard's felicitously called "Danclnc Stars. " Miss Clara Hitwloy played the dinicult eon rorto of Saint Saens , moro like a profcs slonal than an amateur. She lias line tech nlquo nnd nil things considered is Mme Muentoforiitg's prize pupil. Her playing o the first movement was really brilliant am pleased the musicians present Immensely. Probably tlio daintiest player of the evening ing was Mis , Johnson , who gave twoconi | > o ultlotiB by Padi'rowsthl , the song of the voy ngor , nnd a catchy bit , "Mazurok , " Boll wore oxqutHltt'ly rendered and showoi Paderowskl to bo n composer of real genlu as well n great artist. Moschelcs' "Homago a Hacndol , " ono o the big compositions that usually appear upon classical programs , was played will great effect by Mrs. Buchanan nnd Mra Muontofering. It Is a grand composltioi and won for the players warm words o prulso. Mme , Muonteforlng finished the progran by playing llvo short numbers , two Uodard ono Liszt and two Chopin compositions , In ; manner that sent the nudionco homo wltl exalted opinions as to the ability of Mra Muontcfv'rltig both as tcachor and player. Contributor to tlio Window , As Is generally understood , the promcnad of the Woman's building is to bo separate * from the exhibit rooms by windows of opal escent glass designed by Mrs. Wheeler o the Now York School of Design. MR Bock , president of the Woman's Auxillar , Board for Nebraska , was requested by Mrs Palmer to sea that Omaha bo ropresente among the other cities of the United State : The courtesy of the following named ladle has made this possible. Tbo order has bee given to the Omaha Art Stained Glas company. After the exposition thi will bo returned and placed i the new Public Library bulldint Those contributing to the window aw Mesdaraes P. D. Mercer. F. Colpelier , 1 Hue * , J. Steven ton , W. Henncs y , iIUmg < I > r Hnnchctt. It. H.ill , C. Johannes , O. Wor- don. Oiwcy , II Hr.vson , II W. Comer , O. F Khownman , 0 Brings , W Svrltzlcr , J. M. Wool worth , If. Pnttcwon , M. A. Bock MUvs K. Kountro. M Harrington , Pomy , A Getty , N Hultze. J F. Coad. N. II. Fnl- conrr , .1. II. Kvans , A. Cahn , O. W. Amos , ! ' . Bailor. F. Brunno ? , 10. C. Montgomery , B , K. B. Kennedy , A. W. Nason , F. Davis , A. Hospe , 12. T. Pace , D. Lander , H. Purvis , W. H. Wine , J. L. Webster. B. Allan , M. O'Brlon. U Krug , K. Blerbovvcr , J. Wlthnoil , A. Remington , B. I ) . Crnry , K. Nash , d , Trumbtill , J. P. Peck.j. \ . Ilurnham , Gllmoro. A. Swartzlandcr , Alexander , J. W. Buch , anan , T. Tuttle , G. Goodrich , O. Patterson- J. Van Camp , F. Mooros , S. Nash , M. Devltt , Johnston. C'oiuorviUory I'liplli * Hocltnl , The pupils' recital of the Omaha Conserva tory of Music was given in the conservatory hull , Boyd's opera house , Monday evening. The program was especially well rendered , mcritlngnll the praise it received. The pro gram was ns follows : I a I.'Arnn Uaff | bla tihasso Heller Mlsslloltorf. JCrryand Mo MoMiss Swartzlandcr. Sonata No. 4 In ! ' . . , , . .Mozart Miss Illnku. Andante , fromRonata l'athetluo..lliotlioven | Mlsi DarlcnoCou. Sonata No. 4,1) dor Haydn Miss 1'upuon. riiot'H Story Mrs. Mttnroe. ( a Val o In K , op. 2H Henselt \ b Undine , C'oncort Study Thnlb rg ( c Vurfolgtcs Kldiliornefien , op. 129..Heller Mlsi Howard. U-t All Obey Mr. Cole. J a Caprlcclo floppier I ti Iniiiroiuplu No. i ! Schubert .Mini WllUlns , I'olka Hoffman MUs Darlunu Coo. Sonata , op. 10 , No. ' 2 Hcothoven MIssJonu.H. Views of Mfo In n llotui Miss Hales. J a Hondo In V , op. 82 Moschcles b Klghtli Itivuntlon Itsxch Mr. lIorKlnin. March Mllltnlrc Schubert l.ouho Hollnrf nnd Mabul Sunard. A Hi-unlit Conciirt. The program lo bo given next Tuesday evening at Metropolitan hall under the auspices of the Homo for Young Women has been carefully arranged by those who know good music. The ladles who have the mailer in hand only regret thai they could not personally solicit the purchase of tickets of their friends , but the beastly weather of the past few days made It impossible. How ever , that fact should not dolor any one from going , for iho program is excellent in every respect and Introduces the leading musicians ot the city , who contribute their siir- vlccs for the beiiollt of a very deserving objccl. Following is the program : 1 , Krmil/.ur Sonata Beethoven Mrs. U. M. Hitchcock , piano : Mr. Hans Alburt. violin. 2 , Song Mr. WlnfU'td Hlako. 3 , Aria Scena nnd 1'rayer lur ) I'rels- chutz Wubor MrH.J. W. Cotton. 4 , Concerto , op. GO. Amlunto nnd Alle gro Hlllor Mrs. II. 1' . Wliltmoru -il piano Mr. Calm. 5 , Thou ArtMlno All Ilradsky MIssMar 1'oppluton. 0 , ( a ) Walters 1'rolsllcd Wagner ( b ) Spanish Dance Sarasatu ( c ) Nocturne Cliopln-Wllliulmy Mr. I Inns Albert. 7 , Songs , The NUhtlnunlu Dullbos Mra. J. W. Cotton. 8 , Duett , ( a ) The Angel Ruhenstcin ( blTlio Wanderer's Evening Song. MNs Mary I'npploton , Mrs. Mooller. D , Ilallard and 1'olonalsu Vlou.xtcmps Mr. Hans Albert. Xr FKO3L I'.tJIIS. European Edition .Veto York Herald. x pr.Mi-sEA.sox OOWK. This gown is made of silver gray cloth nnd over the waist is worn a Bolero jacket of black velvet. Thrco black velvet bias bands trim the skirt and these nro embroidered in light green soutache braid. A Itlrtlulay 1'itrty. Miss Gertrude Anderson celebrated her sixth birthday last Saturday afternoon by entertaining a number of l.or little friends at her homo at 39J4 Burt street. The guests wcro given the llbo.-ty of the house for three hours , and had a merry time playing "hunt the slipper" and other games. Prizes were awarded Miss Dollio Davcral and Master Gus Hultmun for successfully finding hidden articles. Mra. Richmond Anderson was ns > sistod by Mrs. Frank Ximmer and Mrs , Klddor in cntorlalning Iho little folks. Those present wcro : Misses Lonoru lied' cndahl , Florence Iroy. Fay Twumloy , Muggii Mason , Adele Hyan , Mary Uyan , Marie Sam son , Helen Andorsqn.Edith Anderson. Dollli son , Ular.i Gurney , Marie Malhows. Masters Alee Penny , Hodnoy llurkco Franklo Uoultor , Gus Ilultman , Hey Kidi'.or Hugh Klddor , Joe Haven * , Henry Anderson Arthur Wagner , Arthur I avldgo , Johnny Grifflths , Altomus Hoghlln. Willie Anderson Mr. Uurynii on ( ircclan Art. The attraction of a lecture on "Grecian" ar from tr. ) Duryea on Wednesday altcrnooi at Llnlngor's gallery was sulllclcnt to counter balance struggles over sloppy pavements am the throuls of clouded skies. Every scat litho the gallery was tilled. Amid such harmonious surroundings tin subject the doctorchoso was most felicitous Grecian character and homes were nccessat lly touched upon , tinco art is but ai expression of the same , nnd Ihe student o f i history , ns well as art , found now Holds open 5 Inx before him for research. The musica 1 selections by Miss Wajjnor wore heartily up predated by these present. The next Icctur of the series will bo given on Wednesday a 4 p. m by. Mrs. Homer P. Lewis. Subjecl "Ilowells and His Hooks. " Surprised by 1IU Siinility School Clnsi. George E. Crosby , 824 South Twonllot streel , was given a plo.isant surprise las Tuesday evening by the members of hlsSui day school class. It was Mr. Crosby's birtli day and the class took advantage of tha oc casion lo ahow their esteem for their leache by presenting nim a hundsomo basket o llowcrs. The members of the class who ai tended were : Bessie Arnout , Helen Blacl Mtnnio Patton , Jcssio Woods , Efllo Moxhan Maud Wallace , Itcta llasmusscn , Goldl Michel , Emma Uccse. i. An Altornouu ut Cards. Mrs. n. P. Hamilton , l'J05 Binnoy stroo entertained charmingly at cards Thursdn afternoon. After u scries of exciting game ; refreshments wore served at 5 o'clock an then the prizes were awarded to Mrs. Pe ; clvnl nnd Miss Wllcox. Tlio guests wore : Mrs. Fisher , Lawrli Lodlvich , Davenport , Curtis , Uector , Welle : Hamlln , Blum. Munitt , Williams , Coplo ; Hamilton , Dr. Crummcr , Minnuhan , Kr.iti Perclval ; Misses Bartlett , Ha koll , Collet Hamllu , Wllcox. Surprlxtul on Thrlr AnnlreriHry. A pleasant surprise was tendered Mr. an Mrs. L. W. Lloyd ut their cozy home , 1C ; South Tenth street , Tuesday evening , tl : occasion being their tenth wedding annlvo sary. Progressive nigh llvo was the featuj ot the evening , followed by an elaborate lunrh later on llio guests wcro Messrs. and Mc.vlatnes Nelson DennM. John Butler , John Johnson , Biiirh. C C Klscr. Dr. J A. Williams , Mr Joe Donnls. Henry Blum , Mont Halslo , Pen- dory , ( ieorgo Hhanalmn , Aulby ; Misses Aulby , Mary nnd Ixw Ilogors , CaiTlQ Butler , Amelia and Gertrude McAthron , Km ma SHitcr , M.IIIIO Vivian of Lincoln , little Oeorgoand Miurlce Burch. Clnrllo KIsor , Nella nnd Bonnlo Butler and Htncv Lloyd. The first prizes were nwurdoJ > Ils \ Ivlan ] and Mr. Nelson Dennis , the booby prize * to Miss Amelia McAthron nnd Mr , Burch. TliPir .Silver Annlverniry. A half hundred people who responded to invltalloni to a card party nt the residence of Dr. nnd Mrs. K. M. Stone , 970 Dodge street , Thursday evening , were very much surprised to find themselves the guests at the Lolcbratlon of the twenty-fifth wed ding anniversary of the entertainers. The evening was s | > unt in a most delightful man ner. Mrs. Stono's op | > earaucn In her wed ding gown and was the lyoungrst bride of a quarter of a century Imaginable. The guests wcro : Messrs. and Mcsdames N. A. Kuhn , O. D. Wordworth , J. A. Fuller , John Howard , J. H. Dumonl. Joel West , D. H. Goodrich , George O. Towlc , Kinsman , M. A. Upton , C. S. Kuymond , E. A. Benson. J. L. Kennedy - nedy , Vail. Hulett , William Umsted. C. W. Thomson , Warner , Judge und Mrs. Ivcj , Dr. and Mrs. George Wilkinson , Mrs. Colos ; Mlsies McKulghan , Fuller , Cooku , Warner , Bultcrlleld , Shattuck ; Messrs. F. M. KItchio , C. M. McKnlpht , H. P. Knight , James Stiles , Dr. Bridges. Dr. Brash , Prof. Blake. Clint of Omulm rcnplf. Mrs. Lyman H. Tower has gone cast. A. S. Potter left for Chicago Wednesday evening. Mrs. Albert Calm has returned from her eastern trip. Miss Ada Wllcox gives a birthday party next Saturday. Miss Dolly Bailey is visiting friends In Fremont , Neb. Mr. W. T. Tabor has associated himself with ForU & Chariton. Mr. Curlls Is expected homo from Cali fornia next Tuesday. Mr. Thomas ICIlpatrlck returns Monday from his pastern trip. Captain E. Lawrence has moved Into the Touzalln house on Chicago slrcct. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Woller of Wlrt street. The Park Avenue Curd club meets at Mrs. John L. Kennedy's next Monday night. Mrs. J. J. Fawcott has returned from Galena , 111. , where she spent the winter. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Warner have removed from the Madison to 1010 Georgia avenue. Miss Prevosl , who has been Iho guest of Miss Turner , lias returned lo Kansas City. Mr. Wallace Broaleh expccls lo leuvo to day for an extensive Irip through California. Miss Anna Hcrbel of Jacksonville , 111. , is the guest of Mr. und Mrs , D. Hlsley of this city. city.Mrs. Mrs. Lucy Manning of Tacoina , Wash. , was the guest lust week of Mrs. T. 1C. Sud- borough. The Puladins have Issued invitations for a party in honor of Mr. Harry Woodward Monday evening , March 13. Mrs. C. L. Garrison , 1137 North Eigh teenth , is entertaining n former Omahan , Mrs. W. J. Finch , now of Sioux City. The friends of Mrs. H. W. Baker will bo pleased to learn that she is convalescent from her long illness und gaining strength daily. Mrs. Wallace nnd Miss Grace Wallace of Salt Lake City wore in town for n day or two this week , the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Yost. Yost.Mr. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sundcrland , Mr. and Mrs. A , C. Warren and Mr. and Mrs. John Wcstphaling have moved from the Madison to 1040 Georgia avenue. Mrs. C. E. Yost , Mrs. C. W. Lyman and Mr. Morsman have gene to Hot Springs , Ark. , where they will join Mrs. Morsman and travel in the south for a lime. Captain Waller Blair and son Paul of Davenport , la. , wcro the guests of the former's niece , Miss Faun Bard , 522 North Nineteenth , for a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Meyer returned last week from a delightful trip to all points of interest in southern California , taking in Denver , Salt Lake and Portland cnrouto. Mrs. D. J. Collins has returned from un ex tended visit W her eastern homo. Mr. D. J. Collins returned yesterday from a week's business trip through the southern status. About twenty of Miss Kinslcr's friends surprised her by going in a body to her homo on Wednesday evening. High llvo was greatly enjoyed and the hostess finished the evening by delicious refreshiuenis. Among those present wore : Misses Boycc , Myrtle Coon , McC.ibe , Sluughter , Blanche Klnslcr , Turner , Collott ; Messrs. Knouso. Haslings. Bradbury , Hitler , Pope , McCabe , Beach and Iho Messrs. Kinslcr. Louis H. Mclz , son of Frederick Metz , sr. , and who has worked in the prominent breweries in St. Louis for the past three years , Is now taking a course in the Amer ican Brewing academy of Chicago , III. After completing iho course in iho academy ho will finish in iho principal breweries in Cin cinnati , Chicago and Milwaukee. Ho will then go abroad to visit the principal brow- erics of Europe and later return here lo assume charge of the Motz brewery. Mr. F. A. Piper , who three years ago occu pied ofllco rooms in the First National bank building , this city , was married February 7 to Miss Carrie L. Starrottof St. Paul , Minn. Mr. und Mrs. Piper are taking ati extended wedding tour and are for a few days the guests of Mrs. C. J. Gregg , ! iU5 Miami street , sister to the groom. Since leaving Omaha Mr. Piper has been engaged in tlio manufac ture and silo of school supplies at Chicago and Cleveland. The bridal party leave lor SI. Paul Iho lust of next week. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cole entertained a number of ihoir friends at high llvo Wednes day evening , Marcli 1 , at their cozy homo on Thirtieth street. At * the conclusion of fourteen games the prizes were awarded and dainty relreshments served. The costumes worn by tlio ladies were elegant. Those in vited were : Mr. und Mrs. F. J. Conrey , Mr ! and Mra , D. E. Chapln , Mr. and Mr * . M. It. Hurt , Mr. und Mrs. M. Parr , Mr. und Mrs. S. N. Mealio. Mrs. J. A. Hannan. Miss S. Standlsh , Miss Lawless , und Misses Law less and Slundlsh. The ladies' leading prize was won by Mrs. M. H. Hart und Iho con soling prize by Miss Lawless. The gouts' leading prize was won by Mr. Frank Standish - ish and the consUing prize was carried away by Mr. S. N. Mcalio. The Nebraska Aramlo club is now an nctlvo society , having over thirty members , including some of the best cnina decorators in the state , Omaha , Lincoln , Hast ings , Kearney , Frooionl , Plaltsmouth , Ashland and Mindcn being already re pre sented. This club oxpccls , through its cxhl bilious , to nut as an inspiration to all lovers of china palming , and lo gather around It as practical workers nnd honorary members all those who are Inleresled in iho develop- meat of this beautiful nrl , and who willi their stUsulaling enthusiasm will encourage and foslor this work. This club has prepared - pared an exhibit for the World's fair ana will bo rsprescnted in the woman's building and also.tho Nebraska Stale building. The Fellowship club gave Us first public entertainment at Metropolilan hall last Sun day evening and it proved u success artis tk'ully , socially nnd financially. All of tin performers aoqultlcd themselves credllably. After the entertainment refreshments were served by the club , which was followed by dancing until n late hour. The following is Iho program of the entertainment : Plane sola. Miss Sarah Goldstein ; opening address A. Kallsh ; banjo duel , Prof. G. Gcllenbceli und Smith ; Essay , H. Borsteln ; piano solo Miss Koso Stantield ; reading , Miss Hose Bernstein ; mandolin solo , A , Banks ; recila lion , Miss Funnio Brown , vocal solo , Misi Nellie Canton ; recitation , Miss Trcsin Hur ris ; vocal solo , Miss Bertha Monoack ; clos Ing address , A. Catlln. The Wheel club mot on Saturday ovonltij for a mostdellghtful "smoker , " which moan : that the amusements offered wore cdrds music and a general good timo. The Suto rlus club gave several good musical solec lions nnd Mr. Thomas sang in an intercstlni manner. Of course t'.iero was smoking , o these clouds which all other clouds dig pel. " Among these present wcro : Mr. 1C Thomas , Mr. II. II. Rhodes , Mr. Oscu Eponoter. Mr. J , Host , Mr. F. Imply , Mr. II Fisher , Mr. Conrud , Mr. L. Llvcsoy. Mr. G O. Francisco , Mr. It. Scannell. Mr. E < Lytlo , Mr. F. E. Poatvo.Mr. A. II. Perrlgc Mr. T. Collins. Mr. E. M. Cox , Mr. A Itool Mr. John Blakoly , Mr. F. Slefkln , Mr. K Cummings , Mr. E. B. Smith , Prof. Sutorlu : M. Zluumti. Mr. B. Smith , Mr. Wallace Taj lor , Mr. J. K. Eborsole , Mr. B. Patten , M Kartmar , Mr. Saucha , Mr. Uumcl. BtrangO ) Beautiful , Pitiful Scones Dascribod b7 > an Omilun. LAND OF Tr-MPLO ; , TOWERS AND TOMBS /L MalilU ot llr.iliftiliM nnil lllml < m Some of tlio , * ilnrrrliiii4FFit < uf Iiulltiti , IUR- Blcru llrcr I'rftoul 1'lllh , I'or- unil llcll lnu. When Satan was asked centuries ago as to what ho had been doing , the old sinner replied : "Golnj to nnd fro upon the face of the earth and looking up and down therein. " Thatstalcmcnt Is iho condensed essence of all that travelprs have told us up to date. The country upon whosa threshold wo pause has been thoroughly oxplorsd by many of our cllizcns during Iho past winter by the aid of magnificent illustrations brought by n trav eler. ToJuy , at the risk of losing his reputa tion for veracity , he submits iho rellccllons of memories of this hot and dusty south land. land.From From the deck of an old f relghl steamer on Christmas day hundreds of "pairs of eyes looked for the low , sandy , palm-fringed coast of England's greatest possession. In this small vessel were crowded over 700 human beings , packed for the most part like sardines in a box. How the sailors over made their way through this mass of bones und flesh was known to them only. In all conceivable shapes , some silling , some standing , some lying about upon the steam winches , in Iho compunlonway , on Iho hatches , men , women and children wcro in discriminately mingled. The majority of them were Indians returning from a season of coffee picking on the hills of Ceylon to Ihelr lowland homes , for which they wcro gazing across blue haze so longingly. I'lrat Cllmiiso of I.unil. At ilrst a dark shadow , then a green wav ering line , mdlcullvo of Iho natures hidden behind it , which soon plainly' assumed shape , size and dcllnltcness. The vessel anchors flvo miles from shore , small native boats shoot out into the valleys of waves nnd dance over the crests until they are at the side. They are filled as soon as within leaping dis tance , und many a ono is swamped. The European is at first startled , then fascinated by iho number of heads und heels bobbing about in the water. The chances are that he is to be disgusted , dampened and salted before ho gets ashore. With many misgivings he makes a mad leap Ihrough space afler his baggage , fol lowing its "seesawing" through air until ho is fairly pitched upon terr.i lirma , and lerra incognita. Once there , a score of coolies contend for a single gripsack , finally compro mising by permitting half their number to suspend it on a polo and walk away , with its owner meekly following in Ihelr wake. The cuslora houpo reached , each ono of Iheso men wanlsaLfco ; so does her majcsly's colleclor. Liquors ) and firearms were dili- genlly sought for. The discovery of a revolver was an ejvent ( probably chronicled in the town records ) . What did the sahib with a pistol ? Whom hud ho sworn a von- della nguinslt Nbw would her majesty's represcntallvo ( a dirty Hindoo ) demand an explanation. Thorp was little trouble in substltullng a rupee piece for Iho whys and wherefores. Onco' Ihrough iho custom house , it is natural to wonder If you have been satisfactorily registered , labeled und landed In India. "India , the drcjim of a life. " What a ICQh-1-nor to England's pendant of Jewels is this great territory , that is larger thau Europe , with its iTO.OOO.OOO of souls ] Wonderful Southern India. This southernmost city is Tuticorin. Its streets are washed by the Arabian sea , the bay of Bengal and the Indian ocean. Its streets are prolific , of btcango.contrasts a small bill hero , a tfrekt , temple opposilo. and bclwcen them walk the half-naked Indians , the descendants of the old Dravidiuus. The foreigner lias probably never seen pcoplo nnd things stranger before. The pcoplo und things have probably never been' passed by the ono who is so strange and old , standing and looking on. Southern India is not much travele. ' . ! by white men ; there arc few rail roads , no hotels.but miserable public convey ances. Yet it is in the unknown southern corner that the greatest archlteclural won ders and Iho mosl inloresllng of all India's races are lo bo studied. Hero are Iho masterpieces of Dravia- ian architecture , which in their number , vastness and elaborateness of work manship astound and bewilder the Christian traveler. There have never been so many temples In any ono land , Jupan not exccptca , as there are left in this district. Falloverinoneof the ? reat heavy , inclosed bullock carts and try to rest as you journey down from Tuticorin to them. It is not easy to describe these , tlio most wonderful temples the world has over seen. It is ex tremely difficult lo bring iho reality before the mind's cyo. Babylon , Nineveh , Kurnuk , Thobcs , Ephesus , Athens , Tehaulto- pec had none so great , so grand , so wonderful. rive ClaxseH ofTomplen. A condensed description divides them into llvo parts. The vimana , or ady tum of the Greeks , is square and surrounded by a pyramid roof of gold leaf. Hero in the dark cubical cell the idol is hidden from the sight of even tlio repulsive - pulsivo priesls who perform their offensive worship before it. Second , around the vimuna und leading up to it from the points of Iho compass arc Iho makllapas , Iho mosl wonderfully curved porlicoes in exist ence. Third , the gopura , or great gateway , is the most prominent and noticeable part of all. Ono catches sight of this when miles away ; it is tlio first thing seen when the traveler Is far out .on the sea , often mis taken by ignorant travelers for the temple proper , as it towers from " 00 to 400 feetin the air. elaborately carved In tier upon tier Ihrough llfloen stories , each of which dimin ishes in size as you ascend , the whole capped by an oblong dome. Fourth , the pil lared halls or choultories are formed by a thousand pillars , each with a differently carved design , a veritable "eampo santo" of pillars. Fifth are the sacred lanks , sur- romido.l by corridors with flights of steps loading down into tlio water. All these , gathered around and. leading to a common center , the adytum , form the great spread ing temple of southern India. Time with its ravages lias deprived us of much of the ono-timo beauty und splendor that ono hears of chiefly in the Veda legends , yet what is left impresses us with a high sense of knowlcdgoi ind power , subdues us nnd emphasizes thali.tloncss of man. This height , largeness and gqindour is a proof not only of manual power , but of an extensive knowledge of uritnmollc , mechanics anil geometry. ' ; * Tlio detail is prtaling , bewildering , eon- fusing. Ono is appalled if ho attempts to nolo it all. This 'itrchitcoturo has always been unrivaled foV juillent elaboration ol the most minute dpuiil , ' OIIH AViilr'f'uui.l ( or All. Thcro is much td study upon iho greal side walls at Kurnak ' , yet they scorn Insignificant compared thostrtcmplo friezes and re liefs. Man , woiriitn , child , boast , bird mineral , vegotablo'iund implement of tradi have been cut out of "stono unlil It seems ut though everything- creation had booi c given a place. ' 1-xit us look at tuio and theoretically wt ) have seen a hundrodf'1 Hero the choultry is used as n bazaar ; thiVroul hceno Is the picture i turo of Homo jumblod-up long-forgottei dream. Here are nearly naked Hindoos am : Brahmins , thulr forehead , chin , checks breast and limbs painted with dried co\\ droppings , their olknl bodies glistening lilci so many serpent hides , their tooth rows ol red ribbons made so by the Incessant chewIng Ing of the betel loaf , lo they smllo nnil bid you welcomot Fai from U. Their scowl over your Intrustoi and your dog of a Christian's foot in thuli templii precinct Is not calculated to disabusi your mind of the1 slraln that you liavi been hummhiit : "In icinph-.i am palaces , thero'H no plaoo like homo , " Thcsi people halo you and they don't wear volts ti mask thulr hat red. Foivo of clrmnnstmuHv uud rellootlons of counter rnvuiigu lit 1S.V alone muko the trarollor passably snfo , You tire apt to ulapuin iho way with i sarrcnl white elephant upon nomu ttnddoi turn. These nnltimU nru minimum am roam about at will. If you throw u cola a thlu u nit old-faahloaiMl il coat ploco upo the Door , they will pick It up with the trunk nnd forg < H lo return It to you , They won't touch coppers , If It Is not an plophnnt It U apt to bo a holy f-uw meandering around lu no.-irch of the I/ml only knows what. These cows look up at you out of their great brown oyos. shake tholr heads and grunt until you wl * h you or they were In Jericho. In the tanks priests and devotees nro bathing. The wutor.U heavy with grouse and filth , yet thn townspeople conio and till their Jars with it lo use for cooking and drinking. Then cholcr\ comes to them. Men are sleeping , chatting , eating , reading. Among themselves they are free as air. None are ufToetod by. Iht ? excess of moJesty that distinguishes the Britisher , whoso eye. If by chance it encounter the casual glunco of nnother "unlntroducod" eye , falls ns though It had unwillingly gazed Ux | > n sonio unholy object and the pure ( losscssor had re ceived a moral shock lh consequence. When tlio Sun Milne * . Ills awfully hot. Ono has n realizing scnso that ho Is In iho Iropics. Garments are laid aside until only the absolutely Indispensable are left , and then one sighs for Iho piovorbial fig leaf costumes and becomes almost willing to adopt Sydney Smith's suggestion to "take otTthu flesh uml sit in one's bones , " Strange , furious , fascinating , nro the sights , tlio people , the buildings , the animals , In fact everything. So India stands alouo as an oriental curio shop. On returning to the adytum wo find an Immense crowd at iho base of Iho gopura. They are gathered about an East Indian juggler. Watch htm for a moment and you will doubt your own existence. These Indian Jugglers and there marvelous perform ances have puzzled travelers formany years. The Impressive theory thai Iho explanalion of all iliolr alleged supernatural perform ances it found In hypnotism gains but little ground. The fakir was a queer looking chap , Ins hair long and mailed , his beard ihreo feet In length , low upon his breast ; his only decora tion , a copper ring or bracelet worn about his right arm between the wrist and the elbow ; his eyes , remarkably brilliant and Intense , Jet black and set deep back itilo iho head. His name is known from iho Indian ocean lo Afghanistan. He alone Is the performer of Itie wonderful mango Ireo Irlck. Wlint tlio Fakir Did. Having received Iho signal that all were ready he steps upon the great flagstones thai carpet the court , swaying to and fro as lie plays a wtlrd air upon a curious pipe and taking in each one with these wonderful eyes of his. This performance lusted live minutes. Then squalling upon the pave ment , dressed only In a loin cloth , ho makes a few passes and the huge slab cracks com pletely through ; a few inoro and a liny tendril climbs up through Iho break. This changes into a Iwig. A largo handkerchief is then handed him after iho crowd have examined It. Making a few passes beneath it , the twig gives place to a bush , a largo cloth and more passes , and It grows larger. These changes of cloths and continual passes are repeated until ho is engaged be hind sheets hung on poles , resembling tents twenty foot high. No cloth or person has been permitlcd to enter iho space be fore being ihoroughly examined by an on looker. As Iho lenlliko screen is removed a Ireo about Hflcen feet high with branches , limbs , twigs and leaves is revealed. The pcoplo arc invited to step forward and lift themselves up if they are inclined to doubt their eyes. Fresh green leaves are given them and the tree is generally stripped. This has con sumed two hours , nt least. The -screen is again brought forward , nnd in half an hour nothing remains but the natural stono-cov- cred court' , in which no sign of a crack can bo traced. This was followed by placing a baby be neath n shawl and slashing at the shawl with an ugly looking ax. In a moment , ho throw away the ax and not a sign of a baby was to be scon. Ono has scarcely time to think before ho throws a ball of twine in the air , holding ono end by his tooth. Gravity seems lo have no allraciion for it. On it goes , higher and higher , until finally it fades from sight as it unrolls itself , leaving only tlio single thread reaching down from the heavens to the juggler's invories. In a moment a small boy of possibly eight years steps up. Jumps to the per former's shoulders and begins climb ing up the twine , hand overhand , much after the fashion of jack-tar going up a main must. He disappears at a point about forty feet from the ground at least to all appearances airl lhat youth is never seen again. The Indian basket trick , which some west ern world magicians attempt to dismiss with contempt , has never been faithfully repro duced outside of India. It is worthy of men tion. A tall , slender female steps into a large basket , resembling a bushel measure. A cover is placed upon it and locked. The performer then offers any ono the privi lege of thrusting a long-bladod sword into it at any angle. At first shrieks of agony como from within. As the basket becomes much cut blood trickles out until the sight is repulsive and sickening. Ono accustomed to tlio hospital ward or the dissecting room might want to investigate ; the average traveler would not Ills wonderment is equaled by his relief , when , as the cover is removed , the girl Jumps out with a cigarette between her teeth. And iheso are but n few of the more important tricks that while away the hours and steal away iho silver from Iho tourist. Much I. "A visit to India has boon the dream of my llfo , " Is an oft quoted expression. It will still bo a dream lo him who makes Iho visit. It is the same to all who make similar Hooting visits , but , though fleeting the trip , its memories t will cling to ono of things that pave such varying and wonderful sensations and but so little understood. The feeling creeps over the right-minded traveler who thinks of what ho sees that ho is in somebody's grounds which have lately been the subject of an ejectment suit , and ttiat the decision of the court may yet bo repealed and re versed. The panorama running , through memory focuses such sights as these : Towers , tem ples , palaces , tombs : wretched huts bespat tered with discs of dung drying for fuel ; men with tortoise shell headdress and table covers for log wraps ; women arid children with rinccd noses and toes and white metal anklotsj-shavon headed men in yellow gaber dines ; nearly naked forms of human ity which have been to mo like a study in "subjects" in snmo dead house ; the blood-red mouths of the chowurs of the betel and arcca , the dis tended goat shins of the waier carriers look ing like iho swelled body of iho animal il- sclf pulled out of a mud pond after a month's immersion , iho confuclionery sellers and the everlasting rico , the clcrnal curries and these aromatic , breath-swcotonlng llombay ducks ; the roin-docor.Ued foreheads , Iho sldowalk exhibitions of .domestic llfo , in which the presumed phrenological examina tion of the head is so prominent ; the street moneychangers ; endless beggars ; the long haired men ; the novcr shaven men ; the halt shaved ones and Iho no haired ones ; Iho end less slylo of lurban headdress ; Iho shoeless fool and Iho sandaled foot ; the night scenes of street strewn Bloopers ; Iho public tank washings ; the i-aslo marks , the red marked , the white marked , the dolled noses ; the squalling cloth venders they all become mixed up at times as they are sought after in memory's mirror. FRANK U. HOMKHSOX. Y. M. I. Athlulri. The first annual meeting of the Y. M. I. Athletic club was hold at the club rooms Fri day evening and Iho following officers were dlccled for the ensuing year : .I. J. Byrne , president ; T. F. Swift , vice president ; E. A. Smith , sec-rotary ; C. B. Dugdalo , treasurer ; James Swift , J. E. Powers , James Dugdalo , directors. Immediately after the election and In stallation of the officers , committees Avero appointed to utrango and put the club grounds in filling shnpo for outdoor sporls. The club is In a flourishing condition and in cludes in Its memburshlp some of the best cinder path athletes in the west. Nutr MunlUry niitrlctn. The Board of Health has mapped out the ulty into six sanitary alstrlcts. and if the wealher will permit the three now Inspectors nvwitly npiiomlod will bo put to work Mon day. Tlio districts as mappad out are from Miuth city limits to Luavonworth , Leaven- worth to Podgo , Dodge to Cumlng , Cuming west of Twenty-fourth to north city limits , Cnmlng east of Twenty-fourth to east city limits. Womiiu Candidate lor Muyor In K. C. IvANsiAS Ctrv , Mo. , March 11. Mrs. Anna Potter , a prominent woman of this city , an- nouuccs herself as a candidate for mayor. LATEST FRENCH COSTUMES Mi&i Nottio Collins Describes Some Fetching Parisian Gowns. TAILOR MADE CLOTHES NO LONGER WORN Miiu > molif < llo rrrfrr * tilt ) Soft MtitrrlnU Which 1'nlt In ] : . ! ) - , llriirctul mill Arm Mnro Suited to Her Style. PAIUS , March 1. [ Correspondence of TUB BKK. ] Atlractlvcnoss Is the chief feature of the dress styles for the spring. It Is the eon- sequence of n clever adaptation of old styles to the taste of the day and so combined thai nothing is tolerated which appears loud in any ot them. Every graceful make Is re- lalned , while others , which some forly or fifty years ago wore talked of us ridiculous , are being revised in a transformed and ro- jurcnnted style. This is particularly noticeable - able In the Empire modes which , as wo now have them , arc scarcely moro than reminis cences of the period when waists were supposed - posed to commence under the annplt.s. A tasteful manipulation of the Directolro fash ions recalls ihe names of some ot Iho love liest women of the past. The fabrics in vogue lend themselves won derfully to funcy In every branch of the dressmakers and milliners art. They have unsparingly cut away all ribbon appendageft from mantles and wraps. Gimp and tassels are substituted , a measure that obtains favor , ribbon bedecked bodices and stream ers being reserved for indoor gowns. Noth ing can bo moro appropriate than the rich galons and embroidered gimp employed on cloth or repps or serges , which are among the handsomest novelties. Colors are not remarkable for novelty in them selves , but their combination is the topic of the hour , so very unexpected are some of Iho blendings , while unlitiue nnd old-fashioned shades nro also revived. Ono of these colors Is Pompel'.m rod , which is an exact reproduc tion of the walls in some of the old houses in Pompeii , whtlo pistachio nut , willow green , bright emerald , the dahlia shades , heliotrope nnd tlio various tones in gray nro the most papular colors. The fashionable wraps for slreel wear or calling Is iho round bias cape , with double or treble pelerine and high col lar , edged with astr.u-han , mink , ostrich feathers or Jot. Tlio velour du Nerd of the winter is superseded by the bright colored cloths. The fashion of selecting bright colors for capes is quito modern anil is pa tronized by both young and elderly women. Perfect tuslo and plenty of money combined are what ono must possess in order to be well dressed. How many women look as if they were incroly pegs to hang clothes on , and as if they and their clothes didn't belong to each oilier. This is the difference be- a French woman and an English woman. The former looks as if she and her clothes were made for each other and fit her to perfection ; she is comfortable in them and knows that they suit her , therefore she never gives them n thought ahd has only to think of making herself entertaining to her friends. Her sister across the channel Is very different. She never feels qulto sure ] I ' whether her gown suits her or not ; she feels ( awkward and uncomfortable in It. is always arranging a bow here or a plait there , and seldom looks at her oaso. After all , Is It not largely dress which makes a woman really pretty ? I have met many women of fashion ubroad who have the ropulalion for beamy and in whom it would bo difficult to find a single good feature in the face. Their de sire lo please , combined wllh a certain charm of manner , und their good laste In matters of dress make them pass for beautiful women. French dressmakers are really artists in their particular branch of business and cnn discern at a glance what will suit each face and figure , and they may also save ono from making a wrong choice of colors , which may result iu ridiculous mistakes to the wearer. If Iho plan were universally adoplod of leav ing such choice lo the conturiero wo would bo spared the sensational combinations of color tluit arc frequently to bo seen ut an as semblage of women. Distinction and what the French call "cachet" is before all clso what a well dressed woman desires to have and not to ap pear conspicuous , neither to look like every other woman whom she meels. Tallonnado garments , although neat and comfortable , don't suit every woman ; they are too severe and may give the wearer a hard and mascu line appearance. It is for this reason that French women are rarely seen in them. They prefer soft materials which fall in easy , graceful lines and which nro assuredly moro suited gto their style than hard cloth and stiff collars , so much beloved by English women. There is this lo bo said in favor of Iho latter costume , however , that rough tweeds and cloths are more suited to tlio dreary , foggy English cllmalo than anything else would be. At Worth's establishment a few days ago I was shown some very elegant reception and evening tbllels which had just loft his work rooms. They were destined to adorn tlio form of ono of tlio loveliest women at the court of Uussia the young Princess P , who is a famous beauty. The first of these costumes was in golden bronze velvet , made with a Watlcau fold from the waist to the train. Tlio fn n < opened with a loose bengalino. kl.tiig in pale bluo. The border of the skirt , the collar , the turned down revors and Iho bor ders on iho very full sleeves werf in Thibet fur of a soft cream shade. Tlio gown is lined throughout , with palo blue silk. A second end coslumo was in roplilo green pcau do solo , with train. The front , plastron and sleeves were in velvet. A narrow galen of silver borders the front width , which orna ment Is'repealed on tlio collar. A cascade of old Venetian point lace fell in luxurious cascades down ono sldo of the skirt , and the same lace formed a deep frill over the shoulders and extended down both sides of tlio bodice. Tlio man dressmaker explained that glace gloves in the Indian corn sliauo of yellow were to bo worn with this costumo. A reception gown was of the fashionable emerald velvet combined with faille Fran- calso In the same shade , trimmed in blue fox fur. The skirt , which was bias and very wldo , Imd n deep fourroau of rolrctrlih a rippling arrangement nt the border , beneath milch was n band of blue fox fur all around. The bodice was sealloMsl | nnd finished with n tiny ball fringe In emerald green The sleeves were crinkled nud of Immense dl mensUms nhovn , but close nt the \vriMv A Figaro Jnokol which half ronconlod the bed I co and cut very short at Iho back was edged wllh a narrow border of the same fur which rendered this lollot ono of gront rlchiuM * . An Empire gown for evening was In rose satin , gathered nt the \vatst txtnd and orna mented with a frill round Iho lower horn. The liodlco was rut low at the neck and at tached to Iho undorollp by nn emerald green sUln sash. The bolero Jacket was wry short walsted and embroidered in seed pearls anil gold leaves. The liodlco wns held together In front by an antique cameo brooch in a quaint Greek setting , Worth decrees Hint the coiffure with Hits gown should lw''a I'Empire" and bo orna mented wllh n double strand of pearls , A pretty gown wns In pale blue broeado , with a rose- flower design. The laro bertha wat * slightly full on the shoulders and at the center at iho back and front , each point he- ing adorned with n cluster of pale blue feathers , iho laeo finished In a fan tolded fall down one side of a Wattcau plait , which developed Into a rich train. The edge of the skirt ai Iho front width was finished with a curled feather border. An opera cloak which la sure to bo effective under electric light was of Genoa velvet of the shade known as gnilight blue , "bleu Imnlero , " nnd lined with rose silk. II was open down Iho back lo afford space for Ihe train of the gown. There wcro i two bias capos , full on Iho shoulders and a Henri 11 collar lined and bordered wlt.i white Mongolian goat. A wide strip of gold nnd turquoise embroidery extended down both sides In iho front. In the presence of such a bewildering array of chiffons ns Worth set before ua il was dlffi- cull to realize Hint such grave questions as the Panama scandals were iigltuling the public mind and thai premonitions of Iho deadly microbe hovered in Iho , ilr. NKTTIE OOI.UNS. MANY WASHOUTS. Sovimil llrlilK' ' < Swept A\viy : anil Itiillroml Travel liiip < Mli > il , The present thaw , which in many portions of the state has been attended by heavy rains , has played sad havoc with the rail , roads , washing away bridges nnd culling down Iho emb.inkincnls along the lines. In the I-ioup , North and South Platlocoun- tries the Union Pnclllo and the Burlington roads have suffered considerable dnmngo. At Bcllwood twenty bents of the bridge over the Loup have been swept away. At Valley ono bent of Iho Union Pacific briitgo has gene out , while an Ice gorge at Columbus has carried out two bents of the bridge nt thai point. Through si-rvlco on the Union Puellle has been interfered with to some extent on account of having to use the Burlington tracks to Lincoln , then using Is own twcks to Grand Islrml , where the main line Is touched. Along the Elkhorn line iho river is out of its banks , overflowing iho bottoms and sub merging the tracks on the low grounds. The wagon brldgi ! at ixorfolk has been carried away , rendering the river Impassable. I'onr Kiitprtiiiiiiiinitft. Miss Turner was the entertainer of a crowd of lively young people at her homo on Thursday evening. The evening was spent In the enjoyment of games and musliial fea tures , the enjoyment ending in a genuine old- fashioned taffy pullln ? contest. Those pros- cut were : Misses Van Pelt , Asplnwall , McChesney , Elllngwood , Anderson and Messrs. Sunderland , Hose , Gilbert , Crane and Tori-Ill. The 1C. W. 15. Whist club was very nicely entertained Friday evening at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hake , most delicious re freshments being served aiiring the evening. The players wore as follows : Mr. nnd Mrs. T. C. Shelly , Mr and Mrs. H. L. Whtlnoy , Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Balliott , Mr. and Mrs , J. B. Blanchard , Mr. and Mra. Arthur English , Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Livingston , Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kessler , Mi\ and Mrs. B. F. Hake , Mr. and Mrs. Brenholt , and Mr. and Mrs , 11 , MoEwan. l'jizcs were awarded lo Mrs , II. L. Whllasy and Mr. T. C. Shelly. TUo friends and acquaintances of Miss Nellie and Gertrude Houser gave them a de lightful surprise party at their homo on Wednesday evening. Card playing and games wore the principal features of the evening. An elegant repast wns served. Thobo present wcro : Misses Agnes Cole , Cloris Baldwin , Gertrude Houser. Null Houser , Lulu Baldwin , Blanche Hoiwnr ; Messrs. H. Tagger , Charles Chamborland , T. Hamilton , A. Foster ; C. Baldwin , G. Colomun ; Mr. and Mrs. Bar , Mr. and Mrs. Prltchard , Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin , Mr. and Mrs. Houser. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Klmball , accom panied by Miss Klmball , loft Friday for u trip to Boston and other eastern pointslo bo absent about two weeks , Mr. Kimball being called thcro by business connocled with his profession. Miss Klmball , while lu Boston , will gather information in regard to "living whist , " which is shortly to bo given in Omaha by Miss Harrioilo Harris of Mas sachusetts , nnd which last season was greatly in favor in Boston , having been first introduced there from Europe. Miss Harris has been producing it in western cities , among them St. Paul and Minneapolis , Olympia , Wash. , and is now preparing it in Seattle and Taconm. A game of whist Is played with people to represent the different cards , each trick as It is played executing a dance , thirteen different ones , many of them very beautiful. This affords scope for much variety , as do also the costumes It is the Intention of iho ladies in charge hero lo make iho coslumus reprcsenlallvo of differ ent historical periods. Other features will also bo produced that- will make the event peculiarly pleasant , coming after the long Lenten quiet. Srhool TriirlMTH Moot. For a long time County Superintendent Hill has been desirous of making the monthly meetings of the Douglas county touchers en tertaining nnd Instructivepilhcnngs , Purely Ihrough his own efforts ho has succeeded unlil ho feels proud of Iho rcsulls , Yesterday's meeting , which wns held at the court house , was atlendod by fully sovonly-flvo of the country teachers , with a fair showing of these from the city schools. to tlio discussion of Tno time was devoted Iho work of Iho schools and matters pertain ing to the advancement of both tcachor and pupil. HAVMONU , TUB JKWKLKK. 1S 7E DEVOTE a great deal of time and care * * to orders for fine society stationery orders for which are now coming in quite rapidly now that the ladies have time to replenish their stock. 10J Engraved Vls'.llnz Cards , II.&O. RAYMOND , AND DOUIJI.AS , OIIAIU. The Skirt worn by byMrs. . Cleveland nt the Inauguration Hall was lined with . . . This is i'ot " ' " henry Iliilrclothcil Icirmor iliiyn , but n line Jlcht-wolclit .klrt llnliiR. Wholesale Headquarters In the United Stntoa for Haircloth : HENRY NEWMAN & CO. G2B & 030 BROADWAY , 270 & . 278 FRANKLIN ST. , NEW YORK. CHICAGO.