ODIET DAYS IN SOCIAL REALMS EvonU That Transpired Among the Swells Last Week , SMALL PROMISE FOR BRIGHTENING SKIES Mtiilonla nt Mr . A. I * . Wood' * Residence Weddlnc nt .St. I'lillomcna'Sar - prlneii Thnt Truly RnrptUert IMovonirnt * nnd U'linrnnbnuti. The continuous rnlnj' vfosthor of the past week may hnvo dampened the ardor of so ciety devotees ftomovvlmt , but the lust 8ovon duys Imvo been utterly dovold of Interest iln the beau mondc. A few small luncheons have been given , n card party or two , but outsldo of these functions tlicro lias been nothing worthy of oxtnndcd mention. With fnlr weather , however , the garden - don party will soon bo n candidate lor favor nnd there Is no inorodelightful form of entertainment than the lawn foto. Clilof among the events of the present week will bo the concerts by Sousa nnd Damroscli. which will glvo society nn oppor tunity to don its flno clothun nnd ndd luster to what promises to bo four magnificent concerts. The reception at IJrownoll hall 'vlll bo the distinct society event of the week , while dinners and luncheons to the visiting clergy nnd laity will nlso add to the pleasure of the Episcopal uhurch's silver anniversary In Nebraska. HucccMCul Miulcalft. The muslcalo given at Mrs. A. P. Wood's residence on South Twenty-fifth street Fri day evening was wonderfully successful , n largo number of guests being present to help the aid society of the First Presbyterian church. The program wns well selected , and Introduced to Omaha's musical colony several now voices that promise great things in the future. The house looked very attractive , the porch being hung with Chinese lanterns. The program began with n piano duet , Moszkowskl'H ' ' Dances " 'Spanish , played by Miss Clara Hawley nnd Miss James. The number wna nrtlstlcully rendered nnd was nn earnest of the good things 10 come. Miss Noolo Ogdcn sang "Abscnco"by Pease , In a manner thnt quite captivated her hearers. She is possessed of n heavy contralto voice which was particularly well adapted to Poaso's gctn. Mrs. M. Parrotto quite nston ishcd her friends with her violin solo , "Cth air ot vario , " by Do Borlot- She showed line technique nnd very effective bowing. For nn encore she crave Schubert's ' Serenade. " Mrs. O. M. Wllhelm , who has treccntly coma among us. sings beaut fully ; possessed of a rich soprano voice which she used muslclanly , it wns heard to signal advantage In that line composition of Dudley Buck's , "When the Ilnart is Youngi" For an encore she gnvo a little lullaby , at once dainty nnd pretty. Mr. L. A. Copolaml always sings well and ho was in particularly good voice on this occasion , choosing for his number Ncsslcr's bass solo , "ItAVas Not So to Bo. " The cornet duets by Miss Isbcl Patterson nnd Miss Julia Tulloys , two ycung ladies of Council Bluffs , were genuine features of the pleasant evening - ing , the performers handling tholr instruments well. Mrs. Mathcson was at her best in'Aunt Hattlo's Visit , " the village gossip being done in character costume that in itself quite con vulsed the audience. It was a cleverly told story , In Mrs. Mathoson's best vein. As an cncoro this charming woman recIted "Her Ideal. " Miss Uawloy's piano numbers wore played with delightful expression and in Kood taste. Mrs. Wilhelm sang again , this tlmo the "Spring Song , " by Oscar Well , with violin obllgato , by Mrs. Parrotto , which was particularly Una The audience wns enthusiastic and the musicale netted the ladies of the society a nug sum. ' I'rotty .Unjr Wnildlnf. , - Tuesday evening of Iftst woe'.c , } , ! . Georg0 W. Craig juuj Ml93vI1irgarot : B. McKay -ttPJCSr'marrloa at the home of the bride's parents , GIJKt North Twenty-fourth street. Rev. George A. Conrad officiated , using the Olmplo , short , yet impressive form of the Congregational church. It was an ideal homo wedding , and nature and art seemed to conspire to make it a beautiful nnd nappy ono. Tall palms and beautiful ferns were abundant , while the odor of roses told of their presence where they could not bo seen. Many Intimate friends nnd relatives of the contracting parties were present. The woddlng march from "Lohengrin" was ex cellently rendered by Miss Lucia McCosh. At 8:45 : the bridal party entered and stand ing beneath n canopy of flowers and tapestry , the marriage vows were said. After con gratulations a dainty luncheon of ices and cake was served. ' The bride wns charmingly attired In a square cut empire gown of white silk trimmed with pearls and lace , entralno , bridal roses. Among the many handsome presents a china dinner sot of ono hundred pieces from the city engineering department and a set of sterling silver tablespoons which nro heirlooms of the bride's family , were particularly noticeable. The bride and groom M'O both well known Omaha people , the bride having been a High school girl until the last year. She U well loved by n largo clrclo of friends. Mr. Craig Is n son of James Y. Cr.ilg of the Forest Lawn Cemetery association , nnd has for the past six years been employed in the city ongincurins department. Ho Is at present chief Hold engineer of sewer con struction. Among the guests at the ceremony were : Rev. and Mrs. George A. Conrad , Mr. and Mrs. 12. U Stone , Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Me- Lean , Mr. nnd Mrs. George Crandnll , Mr. und Mrs. Jo'n MuLcario , Mr. ana Mrs. H. M. Lcnriu , Mr , nnd Mrs. J. J. Marshall , Mr. nnd Mrs. Joseph Honsman , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. Hess , Mr. nnd Mrs. George Swobodu , Mr. and Mrs. Henry Plumb , Mr. nnd Mra. John Cowlos ; Misses Craig , MoKeiulo , Klton , Mc- Nnlr , Coffinan , Adalr , Stonoy , Drake , Cowles.Avery , Updike , Grubor , Lear , Joslyn , McCosh , Wrliflit. nnd Messrs. James Y. Craig , James A. Craig , Charles Cralg.Avery , Hteglns. Lear , Thompson , Stone , Anderson , Furrls , Hoffman , Cullliuino. Mr. ami Mrs. Craig loft Wednesday after noon for Chicago , where they will spend several weeks , after which they will return to Omaha nnd bo at homo at " 300 Fowler avenue , lr. Durycu Ilefuro tlio.Tneiiilay Club. The guests of the Tuesday Morning club , a representative audience ofsavoutyor more ladles , gathered at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. John Clarke Jones , 2010 Harnoy street , on Friday morning last to listen to a philo- sopulo lecturu upon the development and at tainments of the Frcnnh people by Dr. Jo seph T. Duryea. Ho was listened to with intense Interest for nn hour and a quarter. Mrs. Cross , the president of tlio club , intro duced Dr. Duryea with a few well chosen words , and Mra. Jones received the guests , iiot allowing any to depart without being re freshed by coffee nnd oako. Among those noticed wure Misses Popple- ton , Wells and Alexander , Musdnuies Mcln- tosh , Hullcr , Ford , WoUster , Tuwno , Harris , Homer H. Lowls , Andrews , Nicholas. Van Tuylo , Bradford , Geortte Stobblns , Chase , Patterson , Hnwley , Gamble , Unrkalow , Duryea , Flamming , Gould , Cole , Duraont , Butler , C. W , Hamilton. The lecturu supplemented the work done by the club this year , which has been upon "Great French Writers. " The members of the club are : Mcsdauies F. J. Cross , F. A. Connor , .L. 1) . Baker , A. B. Ulllluxs. J. W. Grlftlth , J. C. Jones. M. Y , McOllton , E. Montgomery. W. L. Page , C. N. Powell , C. ' "W. lUlny , A. B. Sn.lth , A. Stigcr , John Shield * , Gconjo Tillsou and Miss Alexander. Tlirlr China Aniilvcrtiry. Mr , and } Mrs. J , 1C. Coulter celebrated > . their china wedding Saturday evening of last week , a very largo number of friends . being present to assist the host and hostess In making merry at tholr homo In Popplotou park. The house was prettily decorated with . flowers , a punch bowl iu the dining room being an unfailing source of pleasure to these who were so inclined to try Us powers , It was presided , over by Miss Mamlo Armstrong. At the head of thu stain an orchestra played chamber music during the . hours of the card playlup , and towards thu ud drilled Mo diiuco utuilu , whi u de lighted the young folks , Prizes were nil of ' china , tn keeping with tie ! festal occasion. The guests were Dr. nnd Mrs. Cook. Mr. and Mrs , N. Koussonu , Mr , nnd Mrs. s. I. Crosby , Mr , nnl Mrs , OcorKO Dcvcrcll , Mr. nnd Mrs. H. . ! . Fngnn , Mr , nnd Mrs , S. Cut ter. Mr , nnd Mrs. Fred Holhwlck. Mr. nnd Mrs. H. C , Montgomery. Mr. nnd Mrs. N. Abbott , Mr. and Mrs , ( leorgo Tilly , Mr. nnd Mr ? . A. Knickerbocker , Mr , nnd Mrs , Charles Taggcrt , Mr. and Mrs. Wll lam Anderson , Mr. nnd Mrs. U. Anderson. Mr. nnd Mrs. Frank Cooper , Mr. nnd Mrs. George f lauk , Mr. nnd Mrs. J , Dalloy , Mr , nnd Airs. W. A. U nibbon , Mr. nnd Mrs. O. H. Wlrtli , Mr. nnd Mrs. H. n. Cor.vcll , Mr. nnd Mrs. K. Klover , Mr. nnd Mrs. O'Dcll , Mr. nnii Mrs. Sehaffor , Dr. nnd Mrs. Smith , Mr. nnd Mrs. M. Parr , Mr. nnd Mrs. S. Uchm , Mr. nnd Mrs. Thompson. Mr. nnd Mrs. Trlbblc , Mr. nnd Mrs. T. C. Havens , Miss Mnmlo Arm strong , Mr. nnd Mrs. Mackoy , Miss Homey. Hester nnil Woodward. A very pretty wedding ceremony was that ntSt. Philomcna's cathcdr.ilThursday evening - ing nt 8 o'clock , when John Li. Hester nnd Miss Mlnnio R. Woodward were united In marriage , Hov. Father Mclaughlin oftlclat- Ing. The bride was gowned very becomingly In steel gray hcnrlotta with crys tal bcngnllno nnd passementerie , and she curried n beautiful bouquet of bride's roses. The bridesmaid , Miss Annie Dillon , were n lovely costume of bronze green , carrying .1 hugo bouquet of roses. The groom was nttcndcd by Mr. 13d Dillon. After the ceremony the wedding party adjourned to the residence of Mrs. .lolui J , Dillon , 801 Pierce street , where a wedding supper wns served. Afterwards a wedding reception was held at Keystone hr.ll , where n host of friends showered congratulations upon the brldo and groom. After 10 o'clock the guests danced Into the early morning ns a Sitting tlnalo to n pretty wedding. Among the guests present nt the reception were : Mrs. Will Madden. Messrs , and Mesdamcs V. Hart , Schoubol , iiavorly , W. J. Estes. L. Lemuel , H. Hnccran , Elllgan , U. Dillon , A. Hrooks , W. Hester , Little Sioux , In. ; Bert Estcs , Guy Palmer , V. Dcitman , 1C. Kalman , Ganclas , .T. Kelly , F. Squires , Welsbroad , M. Dillon : Misses Adel Horse man , Council Bluffs ; Emma Quick , Kate Mc- Carty , Anna Weir. Lucy nnd Klla Weir , Anna McMullon , Mary Peterson , Pearl Smith , May Wilhclm , Mary Murray , Little Sioux , la. ; Jonnlo Roscngrcnn , Jennie Dwycr , Celia Williams , Mao Uoblnson , Anna Dillon , Jo hanna and Mlnnlo Hanson , Anna Quick , Dora Hanson , Lyddo Waldlntr , Anna Christiansen , Doll lo Pray , Pearl Hester , Little Sioux , la. ; Messrs. E. W. Gramllch , F. Brodegard , A. 13. Stuht. Bert and Dick Wlnkloman , Arthur Hose , J. Helmcr , F. Stllrs , John Toloka , Ed ward Dillon , Tal Hosier , Llttlo Sioux In. ; J. Mandloburg , Bert Eastman , H. S. Wood- want , Seymoro Smith , T. Lyons. Frank Hardy , Herman Drexel , F. C. Durr , J. Pab.it. Irn\r Il turc < of Anhnitlx. Miss Leila Carter deserves credit for hav ing Introduced to the younger society sot a jolly sort of game , Innocent , instructive and full of fun , Saturday evening of lust week at her residence on West Farnam street. The guests were presented with cards having printed thereon the names of ani mals , which they were required to draw enlarge largo sheets of paper , and after the drawing the boy and nirl naming most of the animals pictured correctly were to receive a prize. Some of the pictures. It Is needless to say , were as unlike the animals designed to bo represented as a pig is different from nn elephant , but there was lots of fun and when the end came Miss Beulah Sharpe had the largest number of guesses to her credit among tlio girls , Clrirles Pratt carryIng - Ing off the honors for the boys. Refresh ments followed , and then some of the guests danced just a little to round out the night. The young Uosa Bonhours and Messonlcrs were : Edna Cowin , Louise Squires , Darlino Con , Jessie Dickinson , Miss Osbornc , Mac Mount , Fredrieclca Wcsscls , Beulah Sharpe , Leila Carter , Grnco Christian , Buzz Col- potzer , Jim Wallace , Ueorgo Purvis , William Hughes , Charles Pratt , .Too Barker , Arthur Cooley , Frank Cooloy. Ralph Council , Rus sell Wilbur , Wilbur Christian , Sam Burns , Rae Hobble , Frank McCune. U ° lJv5ntJlJ yoT"tlie "Episcopal ' ( Jliuroh. " "T'lA , Ibllowing is the order of exercises for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the diocese ' 01 Nebraska. A change has been made for tlio annual buslucs meeting of the Women's auxiliary from Wednesday afternoon to Tuesday afternoon : Monday , Muy 15 8 p. m. , twenty-Qfth nnnt- rui > ary < it the Incorporation ot llrowncll hull ( at. thu hnlir. Tuesday , May 10 11 a. m. , celebration of holy communion at the cathedral ( corpornto communion of ulumnno. Canon Dohcrly , colo- hrant ) ; 3 p. m. , annual inuotlng ot Women's aii\lllury3 ; to 11 p.m. , reception by the bishop and Mrs. WorthliiKton nt Hrownoll hall ( kindly placed nt thulr disposal liv thu rector ) to the visiting bishops , the ( Itilcniites from the ( Matte , thu nioiiibers ot tlie diocesan coun cil and churchmen ot the city nnd state gen erally. Wednesday , May 17 7 a. in. , celebration ; 0 a. in. , moinliiK pruyur ; 10:30 : a , in. , high colo- hrutlon , with sermon by lllshou Unrrot , fol lowed by the convening of the council ; 1 p. m. , lunch ; 0 p. in , , business session of council ; 4 p. in , , choral evensong , vrlth historical discourse by Hon. J. M. Woolworth , li.li. I ) . , chancellor of the dlocmo ; 8 p. m. , annual missionary meeting ; addresses by bishops prosont. Thursday , May 18 7 a. m.colebratlon ; 0 a. m. , morning prayer ; 9:30 : a. in. , business ios- slon of council ; 1 p. m , , lunch. Mttlo Heart * Muiie ( Had. Mrs. M. E. Hawley , who has been a faith ful teacher in tno Mission school , now closed for the summer , extended an Invitation to her little band of workers to visit her at her Homo , 514 North Twenty- third street , the other day. NIPO o'clock in the morning found their teacher nt the Mission school house ready to receive her Httlo guests , whoso Joy was increased when they found a ride on the car was to bo given them. Arriving at her homo the day was commenced by their teacher giving each n little tidy with Bo-Poop drawn in outline , aho for n half hour Instructing them how to work the design. Thou games were played till luncheon was announced. Cold moats , creamed potatoes , hot buns , toothsome cake , with strawberries and cream were royally enjoyed , ' At 4 o'clock Mrs. Hawley saw thoni on the oar homeward bound wilh a palatable gift in each llltlu hand. Surprllmt by Their I'rlrndn. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Dennis were ntrrooably surprised by their many friends and nolgh- oors Saturday evening last. Cards were the principal feature of the evening , after which a delicious lunch was served. Mr. Sydney Morse and Miss Carrie Butler carried away llrst honors while Mr. George Shnnalmn and Mrs. Van Dyke won the booblos , These present wore : Mr. and Mrs. Morse , Mr. and Mrs. Birch , Mr , and Mrs. Johnson , Mrs , Ilutlor , Mrs , Vun Dyke , Misses Emma Slontor. Carrie Butlur , Gortnulo MelOithron , Ella MoEathron. Messrs. George Shanuhan , Joe Dennis , J. W. MuRiinroii , George und Morris Birch , Nolla and Benjamin Butler. Ihitut Utlnml Informally. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs , L. Whlto- horn entertained Informally at tholr homo , ftI ) Soutli Sovontccntli street , assisted bytheir daughter , Miss Franklo. Games and muslo were the order of the evening. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening , in which about twenty participated , These present were : Mr , and Mrs , White- horn , Mr , and Mrs , Bowdlour , fur. nnd Mrs , Conh ) , tlio Missus Frank \Vliltoliorn , May Wilson , Ottlllla TroH , Sabia Wilson , Miss Adams , Wiloy , Soil wick , Adams , Lottio Whltuhorn , Anna Cumnilngs und MolHo Davis j Messrs. Charles lioivdlu.tr , Air. Hedges , Mr. Burko/ . Sanders , T. J. Wll. son , M. Vttudenburg , M. A Plllsbqry and A. N. D.xvis , In Honor of Ml Cook , Mrs , L. D. Loovy , 21J3 ! California street , entertained very handsomely Thursday evening a party of young ladies and gentlemen - men in honor of her sister , MIsj Carrlu Cook of St , Louis.A - number of novel and amus ing games were Introduooa during the even ing , after which au elaborate lunclioou was served , thu ladles being presumed with American beauties ns souvenirs of the occa sion , the gontlomtm receiving buuttounleres. The parlors were prettily decorated with .smllax and ferns , und the evening made Ihorougly unjoynblo by tlio taut of a very gracious hostess. MtMouiniiU \Vharrnbuutt. . The Misses MoAusiuud leave for Chicago today. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Millard loft Tuesday for Chicago. Senator und Mrs , Mandorson are guests nt "Happy Hollow. " MIn Aguwt Zauuck of Nollgh h the guest of Miss Dalley of 1501 North Nineteenth street. Mrs. Dr If.irold Glffonl trnvo ft very pretty luncheon Wednesday. Arthur Whltmarsh , son of Canon Whit- marsh , is still very 111. Mr. and Mrs , Henry Yatcs entertained nt dinner Wednesday evening. Miss Yates will entertain the nlumnao of Brownoll hall Monday nt tea. Mrs. Louis Schrnm of Chlcapo Is In the city , the guest of Mlsa Beckmnn , Mr. nnd Mrs. C. W. Lyman and family ex pect to leave Monday for Chicago. Miss Lemon of St. Joseph la visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Yatcs nt Hillside. Mrs , Fr.ink Cross Ins n guest , a sister , Miss Wells of Cambridge , Mas * . Dr. nnd Mrs. Charles ItosowAtor have re turned from tholr wod.llng journey. Mr. nnd Mrs. Arthur B. Smith nro to be congratulated upon the birth of n son. Mrs. Holllns loft Wednesday for Washing ton , She will bo absent several months , Mrs. Joseph H. Millard entertained very beautifully at luncheon yesterday afternoon. Mr. nnd Mrs. Joseph Obcrfolder were guests of Mr. nnd Mrs. Morltz Meyer last week. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. N. Cornish nnd Mr. nnd Mrs. J. M. Mctcalf left Monday to visit In Chicago , Mrs. Ben liaker left Sunday for Chicago , whcro she will visit her sister , Mrs. J , H. Shunk. Mr. Richard p. Patterson nnd family hare returned from their winter's sojourn In Houston , Tex. Mrs. Prltchott gave a small luncheon Wednesday for Mrs. Clark , ' who Is visiting Mrs. Morsinnn. Mr. nnd Mrs. William Lolunci'111 bo guests of Mr. and Mrs. Klchurd Carrier dur ing the summer. Mrs. Frederick Clark of Boston arrived last week and Is the guest of her sister , Mrs. K. M. Morscman. Mr. 13. L , Lomnx Is again able to bo about after n week's slcsro with the cold which kept him housed. Mr. nnd Mrs. Frank Leonard nnd son Harry of Pittsburg , Pa. , arc visiting Mr. and Mi s. J. H. Getty. Mrs. G. A. Warruck and her two children have Keno to the country , whcro they will remain during the summer. Mrs. Scott of Kansas City and Miss Sher wood nro the guests of Mr. and Airs. J , N. H. Patrick at Happy Hollow. Mr. and MM. C. F. Weller returned Wed nesday from New York City whcro they went to witness the naval review. rjMr. nnd Mrs. Ktchnrd Carrier have moved to U'JlM Pacillc street where they hope to bo settled by the middle of Juno. Miss Katharine Barker will leave Wednes day for Chicago , to bo absent several weeks , the guest of Miss Shophard. Miss Nellie nnd Miss Brownie Bnum re turned Tuesday from their school in the cast. Miss Brownie Is somewhat improved in health. General and Mrs. Dandy are expected to arrive In Omaha on Monday evening und will bo the guests for the present of Mr. and Mrs. Council. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. ICimbnll arc ex pected homo today from Boston , Mrs. Kim- ball's father , Mr. McPhnll , being much im proved in health. Mrs. S. C. F. Tliorndike who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George I. Gilbert , has returned to her homo hi the cast , taking in the great fair enroute. Lieutenant nnd Mrs. Solomon E.lSparrow nre very happy over the birth of a son at Fort Niagara , Mr. Sparrow's station. Mrs. Sparrow will be remembered as Miss Opal Touznlln. The art department of the Woman's club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 4 p. in. at the rooms of Mrs. C. F. Catlln , 1718 Dodge street , Mrs. Catlln having kindly placed them at their disposal. Ex-Mayor Brontch having disposed of his Dodge street property to Mr. Morrison , Mr. nnd Mrs. Broatch have taken rooms at the Mercer for the present. About the middjo of Juno theyji'lll.TQ < ejijt. . . . . - * * " 'iuiss- Blanco Sorensen of Portland , Ore. , daughter of Mr. Alf Spronson , for manv years connected with TUB BEB , was success ful in winning a prize of $10 for the largest number of words made out of the words "Dolly Vardeu. " Miss Louisa Squires entertained at luncheon Thursday evening Misses Mabel Brown , Jessie Dickinson , EJna Cowln. Mao . Mount and Leila Carter , Hussoll Wilbur , Italph Connell , Gilbert Pratt , Joe Barker , Will Hughes , Wilbor Christian. On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. U. B. Poaltle celebrated the tenth anniversary of their marriage. A delightful evening was enjoyed by the following guests : Mr. und Mrs. Paul Charlton , Mr. nnd Mrs. Gilbert Hitchcock , Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ford , Mr. nnd Mrs. F. Hiclmrdson. Two readings for the benefit ot St. James' orphanage will bo given ut the residence of Mrs. Joseph Garncau , jr. , UOOl Chicago street , a48 p. m , , as follows : May 17i Mrs. Ella W. Poattio , "How Jncque * Came to the Forest of Ardcn. " May 21 , Mrs. Homer K. Lewis , "Romoln and Contemporary Floren tine History. " Mrs. Henry W. Yatcs , acting for the ladles who furnished the flag for the Ne braska building at the World's fair , has turned ever tholr balance to the Liberty bell fund. This generous gift of $ l.70 ! ) makes Nebraska's total contribution to the fund ? . ' ! ' , ! .9t ) nnd entitles the ladies to one of the pretty Httlo souvenir bolls. Mr. Matt McNnmnra of the Union Pacillc headquarters has been enjoying a vacation out west. Friday evening on his return , a number of young people were pleasantly entertained at his homo in honor of his 18th birthday. Music , cards and dancing were indulged in to a lively degree , till rc.'rosh- mcnU afforded a happy moment of rest. Word was received yustordny from Hov Thomas Ewlng Sherman , S , J. . thnt h would visit Omalur Thursday , May 2r > , nnd lecture , choosing for his subject "Ameri canism. " Exposition hall was nt once se cured and the hour sot for 8p.m. Thla lecture has created quite a stir in Detroit , St. Louis and other places , llesurvod seats will bo placed on nalo Tuesday morning nt 0 o'clock at the Klnsler Drug company , Six teenth nnd Furnam streets. Miss Bertha Manstlcld entertained her Kountz Place friends at her homo , ! iS48 Ham ilton street , Friday ovoning. The evening was spent with cards and dancing. These invited were : x. Misses Kate Hamllu , Stella Hlley , Lillian Wdcox , Sodonia King , Kato Harris , Dora Dunham , Florence Campion , Partlionia Bowman , Ida Wedge ; Messrs. Bert Bowmun. Bert Bohannan , Leo Hnmllu , Ed Wllcojc , Otto Bolln , Herbert Higgs , Frank Hlloy , Novlllo Campion , Harry Per kins. kins.Mrs. Mrs. M. Hcrlng gave a' vary delightful birthday party Wednesday afternoon , the following guests being present : Mesdamcs Stoffo , ilutto , Bond , Pottus , HopKins - Kins , Moran , McGllllgot , Carey , T , Caroy. Follor. Ltckonsteln , Mulvi- hlll , Foster , Kolun , Mllles , Schneider , Hoffman , Hcnrlt , Luiborknecht , Kulck , Dar- nun , Williams , Klsar , Dodam , Thais , Kings- bury. Misses Ilabush , P. Stoffo. A. Loibor- kneuht , L. Stoffe , G. Carry , A. Curry , Mabel Moran , L. Moran , Messrs. J. Dcidnn , F , Stoffe , Jr. , T. Carry , T , Daves from Poorla , 111. E. Klugsbury , F. Stoffo , sr. , Hopkins , Thol3 W. Carry. Ladles call nt Miss Johnstono's , 211 S. 10th street , and have your hulr curled with Haw- ley's Unique Curlene ; It is nuuranteod to keep the hulr curled from ono to two weeks during hot weather. HLOODY VH111T IX J1KXICO. Ten Men Killed In Conflict Ilutwoen Hlval C'liurcual Humor * . DuiuNOo , Mnx. , May lit. Advices from Muzatlun tell of a despcruto affray between rival camps of charcoal burners In the Slerrp. Madre mountains , A man from each camp met on a narrow mountain road. Ono throw the other over a precipice , dashing him to pieces. This led to a ; : eueral conflict , ( n which ten were killed und a number badly wounded. Nchvme for u ( lermiiu lliironclllntlon. BKKI.IK , May la. The socialist organ , Vonraerts publishes a letter purporting to bo from Prince Albrooht of Russia to Chancellor Caprivi on the subject of u meet ing and public reconciliation between Bis marck nnd Emperor William on the occasion of the Inauguration of a monument to the late Emperor William ' . nt Gonlltz , Russian Silesia , with a vlovv to an effect on the coin- lug olcctiaus , OUR FEaTAI * OP MUdIO , S.iniii'n Prngntmnintr Tomorrow AitmlMlnn Opportunity It Is the week & , ' { ( Jmnlm's greatest musical festival. Tomorrow Sousa's concert Kind , renowned ns thciltrronlcst Instrumental or ganization of Its' i-Uss this country has yet produced , opens iti0 festival with two con certs In Kxiwslttpii'.hall , afternoon nt 2:110 : nnd evening nt 8. ( Wednesday evening , the D.jmrosch Symphonyjorchestra of Now York will bo hcrml Inouaof Its best programs nnd again nn Thursdax < nftcmoon nnd evening In other selections , VT. * * All Oinahnns 'know bf these greatest of Instrumental orgunlzasions ; not n few hnvo doubtless heard ono or other or both of them In the east ; but for the first tlmo In Its his tory the Gate City of the west Is given the prlvllcito of hearing nt homo the band nnd the orchestra thnt of all others in America today stand for nil thnt is highest In musical Interpretation. It wns worth while lighting to let Chicago have the World's fair. If Omaha gained little more than this oppor tunity of hearing the work of Sotisa's nnd D.imrosch's musicians , for It is the fair that brings them here. It may bo many years cro such a musical feast Is spread in Omaha again. "Gather ye rosebuds white yo mny.'J > i But two hours of instrumental music , oven of the best mayhap , because It Is the host is. let It bo confessed , somewhat wearying to tiio average car ; It craves the sound more satisfying than nil of nature's melodious noises ever praised of poet , the music of the human voice. And this band and this or ehcstrn will bo assisted at their concerts by nn nrray of vocal talent never before hoard In the west tn one season. Tomorrow evening , with Sousa's band , Mine. Fursch-Madl , the noble dramatic soprano equally renowned on two contlnots , will sing. Mine. Van Caiiturcn , in the front rank of the world's operatic sopranos , will sing afternoon and ovoning. So will Frauloln Mlnnlo Bchnnc , the much heard of contralto. Messrs. Gulllo and Vlvlanl , tenor and basso , will also sing , nnd Miss Leonora von Stosch , the young American violinist who captured all Europe season before last , will intoprot Sarasato's "Gypsy Danco. " But it Is really unneces sary to dilate on the work of Sousa's band and the soloists who nppcnr with It. The sale of seats already assures crowded houses tomorrow. These are the programs to bo rendered tomorrow by the oand that ts now admitted by the best critics to ho superior to that of the late Patrick Sarslleld Giluioro. AMKIINOOX ritomiAM. Overture Tannhauser . Wagner Tenor Solo Lombard ! , . Verdi Monsieur Gulllo. Hullo The Nutcracker , ( nowT.-.chulUow.sUy ) Soprano Solo CaroNomo , ( lilKnlolto ) . Verdi Mmo. Van Cautercn. Entr'acte and Danso dos llucchuntos , from Philemon el lluucls . Gounod Quartet Ulxolctto . , . VorUl Mine Van Cnuteron , I'nuiloln llehnne , Messrs. Gullto and Vlvlanl. ( ( a ) Andantn from Sonata , Op. 14..1Icothovcn jb ( ) \ulso Ho yo Embraced , yo Millions ( . Strauss Violin Solo Gypsy Dmico . Sarasato Miss Lcnora von Stoseh. Ueilglnus Medltatlou-SouRs of Grace and Soimsof Glory . Sousa Sextet , from Lucia . "Donizetti Mine. Van Oftulloroii , Miss llohnnc , Messrs. Ou'lllll , Mortons , Ohrls- torratftl Vlvlanl. EVKs'lNd ritOORAM. Ovorturo-Flyins IKi cluiian . Wagner ' UallotSulto-l'oranors ) . Hubenstoln Soprano Bolo t'olonnlso , from Mlgnon . . . . . Thomas Mrno. Vnn Cnutercn. Ilnncnrlrui ltlinp > d.v , No. 2 . . . . l.l'rt Tenor Solo-Celeste Aldn , Vi'till Monsieur Onllltv nmrnciurtMla 1'leco In ft ( . 'lock Store . . .Orlh Soprano Solo Queen of Hhoha . . . .Oounod Mmo. I'lirseh-Mndl , Hnpsodlo llotiRrolso llauser MM Leonora Van Stosch. Suite I.nst D.xyi of 1'ompell Suusa I'rayornnd I'lnMo l ohoiiKrln . . . . . . .Wanner Mine. Vursch-Mndl , I'rmileln Uchnnc , Messrs. GullhMerlons , Vlvlanl nnd llnnd , Many will consider the D.imrosch programs announced for Wednesday evening nnd Thursday nftcrnoon and evening oven better worth hearing than those for tomorrow. But , In fact , no ono should miss hearing all of the concerts. Special appreciation has been earned by the management of the Apollo club In ar ranging that all school children under 1.1 shall bo admitted to the afternoon concerts for 33 cents. The opportunity should bo promptly Improved to lot the Httlo ones hear these notable selections from the best of music , In terpreted by the most masterly of musicians. Superintendent Fltzpatrlck has agreed to cxcuso nil public school pupils tomorrow and Thursday afternoons who wish to attend the concerts. The management promises tomnko Exposi tion hall ns comfortable ns possiblelie - member nnd rcservoj-our scats In advance , ns admission tickets will not be sold nt tlio door except for standing room. Tlicro will bo two entrances on Fourteenth street. Car riages will nppoach these on trances from the north when delivering , and will form in line In the same order nft'jr the concerts. Among the guarantors of the festival are Mayor Bemis , K. F. Itanktn. C. L. Douol , ' Perry Bndollct , T. J. Rogers , Warren M. Rogers , Colonel Sheridan , General Brooke , E. A. Pal-melee. 1. W. Tuliafero , J. B. Melklo , J. H. Mclntosh , Will H. Thomas , H. P. Hallock , H. D. Kstnl'rook. Thomas Kllpatriek , H. L. Day , Dr , Charles Rodolf , H. II. Rhodes , J. L. Woodson , George H. Palmer , George Marplos , Kato M. Bradley , R. E. Sundcrland , Mrs. Thomas L. Kimball , M. A. Robert , Mrs. G. W. Holdrcgo , E. A. Cudaliy , E. P. Peck , W. R. Aanlr , H. Glf- ford , Mra. Ezra Millard and many others. Quito n number of communications have been received by Tin : BKK relative to the concerts. Some ask for particulars of ono kind nnd another , and some make sugges tions for the conduct of thir- festival inoro of these latter , ns so many know "all about" running entertainments. "B Flat'1 sug gests that some Improvement bo made tn ad mission arrangements over those at the Soldi concert : "Lot the Apollo people en gage a professional ticket taker from ono of thu theaters ; place him , or two such , at thu foot of the stairs , avoid the trying crush on tno stairs and expedite admission. " "Student" says she would rather her per fect enjoyment of the music were not marred again by any speech making be tween numbers , prclcrrlng to road advertis ing matter in the newspapers to hearing It sandwiched between a Beethoven sonata and a Verdi urin. "T. B. " ( from Council ! . Bluffs ) wants to know whether the lloor Is better than the gallery in Exposition hall. Lot him hear the band from the gallery and the orchestra from the lloor and he will have earned an opinion of his own. o I.nglilntcini Noslcctinir Illiniums. SritiNaFiEi.n , 111. , May 13. The senate met this morn 1m : with only four members pres ent and adjourned till Monday without transacting business. PLAYS ON A GENUINE BTHAD , How MlM-ron Rtoif h , the Viollnlilr , X llrr Vnliinliln Imtrutnrut. Mlsi Ix > onor\ ; von Stosch. the brilliant young vlollnl.sto , who Is plajlnp with Sousa'.s concert band this season , possesses one of the Hurst Strndlvarlus violins In tlio world , nnd there ts an Interesting story connected with it. As almost everybody knows , Strnd- ivnrlus was the greatest violin maker whoever over lived , nnd the few gcnulno Instruments which have survived the vicissitudes of thu century ami a half slnco his death arc prl ed beyond measui-o. Miss von Stosch Is n Washington city girl , who In early childhood displayed great talent for the violin. After being tlio .star pupil of the best teacher In her native town for a few years , she went to Europe and applied her self so well' thnt three years ago shu won the first prize nt ono of the consiH-vatorli's. Coming home , she played for .Anton Soldi , nnd ho at once honored her with an Invita tion to play at ono of his concerts with orchestral accompaniment. Her splendid playing and her personal attractiveness won for her u great success In Now York nt once , where she became the fashion nt parlor liiusieatea. A year ago last winter she was playing at the house of Rlohnrd Watson Gilder , editor of thu Century , when ono of the guests. Abraham Bcrnholin , asked her If she had over played on a Strndivnrlus violin. She had not , nnd regarded the possession of ono ns beyond her hopes. Mr. Hernheiiu told her that his uncle. Isldor Utiuscr , had n Strad , which formerly belonged to his brother , Miska Hanscr , a celebrated player nnd composer for the violin , Before that It had been the property of the great Vlotix- i totnps. As a special favor Miss von Stosch was allowed to play the violin at n concert soon after , but .Sir. Hnuser would not allow It out of tils hands , except when she played It. Ho carried It to the hall himself , nnd when she bad finished took it homo. It was a perfect Instrument , made tn 1710 , nnd ho valued It at fo.OOO. Sometime later Gordon McKay , n wealthy philanthropist of Newport , R. I. , hoard Miss von Stosch play , nnd heard her toll of the Hauscr Strad. Mr. McKay is the possessor of a collection of line violins , and , to make a long story short , ho bought the prized violin , nnd has loaned It liulullnltuly to the charm ing Miss von Stosch. Mtss von Stosch Is the most promising vlolluiste in this country. She has great strength , which enables her to play with the brilliancy characteristic of the best violin ists , likeBrodsky , Yunck nnd Bcndlx. She has great nrtlstlc talents and limitless pcr- sovcranco. Each summer she returns to | Kuropo to cotillntio her simile. * , nfiil h i year she cllmw hljthcr In her nucoestful rccr _ Ilia Strlhn Tin rut n\o < l In llimoil , i I MOM-OX , Mass , , May 13.Tho bullilQ ) laborers unions of Boston and surround" ] towns have decided ti.it unless the inns builders grant n dem.ind for an advance wages they will strllio early next week. p Kxplndlng t.nriimiillvn Kill * Tlirnn l'oo | RuAiiixo , Pa. , May 1ft.A Philadelphia Itcadlng cnclno exploded this morning , k Ing Engineer YodiT and two others. { _ T TWILL be worth your while to wait for our As soon as the insurance adjusters settle the loss we a ] will open fire with the- . o greatest wine and liquor W bargains you ever heard of. U LOS ANGELES WINE & LIQUOR CO , , t ] 110-118 S. 10th St. Let ns shoiv yon a few of our latest novelties in fine stationery. We also do steel engraving at mod- et ate prices. 100 Engraved 0 irds , $ t.3D. . . FlflTUKNTII AND POUUI.AS. WHO WP ! 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