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    THE OMAHA DAILY BEE ; SUNDAY. FUllRUAl
PENITENCE REIGNS SUPREME
Society Dons tlio Garments of Woo in Honor
of Lent.
CLOSING SCENES OF A GAY SOCIAL SEASON
Diimly'K I'rotly UnnrliiK Purty-Tlio
Cotillion Dillicvd ax Ash Weilnevliiy
i-1'iincy Drrni I'une.tlnii of
Colputzor-Mlnor Mat tern.
Looking backward ono cannot help but ad
mit that It was a very gay anil very short
season that has just -closed. The con
tinuance of tlio World's fulr kept many of
the "smart sot" In Chicago until tlio first of
December nnd Christmas time had almost
como before tlio oxcluslvcS showed a dis
position to enliven tlio winter. Opening at
a period of great financial depression all
over llio country , tlio season argued III for
lavish expenditure In entertaining , but In
splto of all gaycty asserted Itself and few
previous seasons have surpassed the ono just
ended In brightness nnd a cheerful willing
ness "to do. "
For the next two months the debutante ,
who Is debutante no longer , will not bo
found kneeling at the throne of fashion , but
nt tli altar of penitence and prayer. And
BO with others of the fashionable people , but
not with all. To soma Lent will bo merely
a season of rest and seclusion , to others It
will mean a change of scone In the sunny
south and amid the orange graven of Cali
fornia.
It Is rather distressing to think of what
the season would have been without the
debutantes to launch upon the social tide ,
but there were nearly fifteen young women
who made thulr ontro Into the ranks of
swelldom nnd these functions saved the sea
son from running down at the heels. In the
main the entertainments given In honor of
the youni ; women who were making their
Initial bows were elaborate , universally
pretty and enough of the older set wore pres
ent to add zest to the occasions. So wo ,
with the rest of the world , thank heaven for
a brilliant season and the debutantes who
saved It from dry rot.
And now there are teas nnd rumors of
teas , which nro to Introduce young men to
society. In spite of the fun which Is being
poked at this Importation from the Japan
ese , It has Its sensible points. A young
man fresh from Harvaril or Ynlc Is apt to
have no moro extensive acquaintance with
the peoplu who make society than a girl
Just from V.issar or Wellcsley. Uath will
have lots of friends among these of their
own sex who are doubtless pleasant com
panions , but hardly useful "In the swim. "
While n "tea" does not strike ono as ex
actly the vehicle In which a young man
should ride Into society , n dinner , with
a dance to follow , perhaps , nt the homo of
his parents or the relatives who are to be
his social sponsors , Is certainly an Idea with
elements of sense. In London'this course Is
very customary. A young man returns from
.tho "grand tour" knowing no ono , his father
or undo sees that ho IH "put up" for the
proper clubs nnd his mother or aunt gives
a dinner to Introduce him to the so
cial magnates. Then a "small aiul
early" finishes off the younger sot , nnd
Berty or Holly you all know how the moat
dignified people cling to pet names over
there Is "out , " nnd bound to be the recipi
ent of more Invitations than ho could accept
If ho wore furnished with a "double. " Such
a course In America would prevent the oc
casional bamboozling of society by bogus
barons and counts who can count their quar
tering on ono thumb. The case with which
any kind of an ungontlcmanly gentleman In
gentleman's clothes can succeed In making
an entrance Into Now York society Is a
standing invitation to Impecunious men who
como over and try picking up the gems sup
posed to bo awaiting collection on the -Tom
Tiddler's ground of society. If men as well
as women wore never received unless prop
erly Introduced , the accumulation of adven
turers would bo greatly decreased.
*
Apropos of dinner and lunch parties wo
seem to bo drifting hero Into the English
custom of unpunctuallty to the Invited hour ,
which on the other side has settled Into an
established habit , which Is regularly counted
on. In this country a few years ago It
would have been considered an unpardonable
orfonso to bo late nt such an affair. Within
the past few seasons hostesses have been
distressed , and the wrath of the professed
cooks , who pride themselves upon their ef
forts , seriously exercised by tardiness of
guests , and the company has often been
kept waiting from ten minutes to half an
hour for a delinquent.
If , as In London , 7 Is clearly known to
moan "half-past seven" by both host nnd In
vite , all would bo well , but our chaotic con
dition demands a general settlement and un
derstanding.
Some uncertainty exists about the use of
that wronged messenger of all social cour
tesies the visiting card In " "
, , regard to "teas ,
of which so many are going onand where
the absence of ceremony of former seasons
has now settled down Into a moro formal
observance. If one does not attend , cards
should reach the house during the hours
designated for the reception , by mall , or
preferably , by the hand of a servant , al
ways employed by the fastidious. Very par
ticular persons , who either have or have not
attended the tea , call In person on the next
regular day of the hostess , but the card ex
tinguishes all necessary obligations.
Thlu season It seems to have become n cus
tom , which , was enforced nt some of the
very crowded teas by the Impossibility of get
ting twice through the crush , that "French
leave" should bo taken , without farewell
of the receiving party.
Vury I'relty Itiiiiclng 1'nrty.
The dancing party given by Miss Mary
Dandy Monday evening was n fitting finale
to a most fascinating season socially. Never
has the swell world of Omaha boon BO gay as
during the period that came to an end with
the dawn of Ash Wednesday , There have
boon many brilliant seasons In the past , but
the ono that preceded Lent-of 1891 will go
down Into history as the very acme of per
fection , for It Introduced a larger number of
pretty girls than have over before Illumi
nated the social page , girls wlfh ability as
well as beauty , and they have Justified the
expectations formed of them by their
friends , which Is saying a great deal In
tholr honor. '
There could not have been a moro
charming party than that of the young lady
who has so distinguished herself since her
advent In the 'domain of the oxcluslves.
Without being elaborate the decorations of
the house wore exceedingly effective , the
whole of the down stairs and several of the
upstairs rooms bolng In the same color ,
which was red. The lights wore softened
by red ohades , n color that hag boon almost
universally used during the social year ,
while the flowers wore upon the name gen
eral tone , dainty and very appropriate to
the occasion. The back stairs was also
prettily arranged , draped with bright rod
por.tlores , with u pretty stand lamp shaded
like the others. A moro artistic retiring
spot could not have been arranged , and
throughout the evening the guests availed
themselves of the seclusion afforded for a
quiet chat "far from the madding crowd. "
Mrs. Dandy , Miss Dandy nnd her guest ,
Miss Turner , received the guests In the east
parlor , Mrs. Dandy wearing a pretty gown
of black satin trimmed with lace. Miss
Dandy , a lovely and attractive girl , wore a
Bwcot costume of white inullo trimmed with
lace and pink ribbons , while she carried a
most exquisite boquot of pink and white
roses.
Miss Turner , nil unusual looking girl , with
n face that Is Miulonna-Iituj In Us expression ,
was beautifully gowned In white satin and
embroidered tulle.
Miss Webster , who has made many friends
Blnco her debut In the ranks of the haut
monde , wore on this occasion a rich gown of
white silk , trimmed 111 ribbons ,
Miss Emily Wnkoloy wore a moat bccom-
Ing'costume ' of green , with heliotrope velvet
trimming.
Miss Barnard , pretty and petite , was very
winning In nn electric blue gown trimmed
with black satin.
Miss McKoll , In white Bilk , was much of
a favorite. . .
Mlsa Doano , always charming , was partic
ularly fascinating on this occasion In whlto
Butlu and cloth.
Miss Jentlo Yates , a great fuvorlta among
tlio debutantes , were n pretty dress of yellow
silk Iriuimed with lace.
Miss Ilos 10 Ynles word ft pretty pink
figured . .inn.
Mis ; M'-K nna , a dainty palo grc n nnd
MI 3 Thoims , n sprlghtlv V thlngton 1HH ,
WAS In n yellow costume Hint became her
well.
well.Mils
Mils Hlmabauglt , who drwsas with much
dltcrellon , were a graceful black molro
trimmed with black ribbons.
Mrs. Brooke , yellow satin nnd Inco.
Mr * . Snrsan , In pink nnd white flgurod
satin.
MUs Palmer , a tall slender blonde , were n
quaint gown of light blue silk with plaited
collar , arms and sleeve * .
Mrs. Mooth wns In black net.
Mrs. Oarncan In black effectively trimmed
In red velvet.
The music by the post orchestra was ex
ceptionally good and added not n llttlo to
the enjoyment of the twenty odd numbers
danced.
The gucsta wcro : General and Mrs.
Brooke , Mr. and Mrs , John L. Webster ,
Captain nnd Mrs. Sarson. Captain nnd Mr * .
Booth , Mrs. Joseph Oarneau , Misses Bessie
Yntes , Jentlo Yntcs , Webster , Emily Wake-
ley , Doano. Barnard , Thomas , Palmer , Me-
Kcnna , McKcll and Hlmobaugh , and
Messrs. Dean , Quay , Prince , Pcnn , Illncs ,
Doane , Onion , Wilson , Turner , Darling ,
Rosowatcr , McDonald , Crowder , Dr. Mc-
Eldery , Plorro Oarncan and Chat ReUJ k.
TliiirHlini Itllfen.
The regular monthly Inspection took
place last Monday evening , the company
commander acting as the Inspecting officer.
The result of the Inspection was very grati
fying and reflected great credit on the mem
bers of the company. The lockers were
found In good order , clothing clean , brasses
polished and guns In flno condition. Private-
Ratckln was complimented upon having the
best appearing rifle , Following the Inspec
tion came n short company drill In the
manual , which was succeeded by the execu
tion of n number of marching movements.
The formation was twenty-four flic front
double rank. The result of the roll call
showed an aggregate attendance of flfty-
clght men In line , with n recruit class of
six. After drill the company held n business
meeting nnd elected Comrades Charles
Wcnrne , Archie Short and Frank Neal.
The membership of the company has
reached the maximum number allowed by
.law.
Private Cox spent n few days last week
at Honey creek on n hunting trip nnd re
ports having excellent sport.
Private Harry II. Klrby , Jr. , has applied
for nn honorable discharge on account of
removal from Jurisdiction. Mr. Klrby goes
to San Francisco the middle of the week ,
being obliged to become a resident of Cali
fornia In order to qualify ns ono of the
executors of the estate of his uncle , who
recently died leaving quite a fortune to his
nephew. In the short time Mr Klrby has
been connected with the Rifles ho has made
a host of friends , who , while rejoicing at
his good fortune , regret the necessity which
compels him to Hover his connection with
the company.
Captain Scharff has received official notice
from the adjutant general of Nebrnskn that
the Thurston rifles had been assigned to the
First regiment Infantry , Nebraska National
Guard , to bo known as Company L. Colonel
J. II. Brntt of Bennett Is the regimental
commander of the First Infantry.
IMlsH Colprtzrr'A 1'niiry Dress I'urty-
It was with great reluctance that society's
fledglings acknowledged the advent of Lent ,
but with true Christian fortitude they
nerved themselves for the shock and stopped
their festivities promptly on time , the last
of these events being given on Shrove Tues
day night by Miss Colpotzer. As It had
been announced as a fancy dress affair ,
nearly all the girls appeared In some quainter
or artistic creation of fancy.
Miss Colpetzcr , a slender and pretty girl ,
wore n fancy dress ot silk mulle and was a
gracious hostess.
Miss Grace Hlmcbaugh was effectively at
tired In n sunbonnet nnd n short dress nnd
cnrrlcd n slate , .making a very effective
school girl.
Miss Margaret McKell and Miss Louie
Drake were attired In Wnshlngtonlan cos
tumes.
Miss Helen Smith made a very sweet Mar
guerite.
Bliss Mao Burns wns-a Quakeress.
Miss Hattlo Cady , Miss Margaret Brown
and Miss Margaret Cook wcro charming In
gowns of the 1830 period.
Miss Tad Balch was costumed as n belle
of the sixteenth century.
Miss Drownlo Damn enchanted all In her
part as Sappho.
Miss Jentle Yates wore a delightful gown
of "ye olden time. "
" The other young ladles were Misses Flora
Webster , Phillips ot Duluth , Mary Dandy
nnd Turner of Chicago , The men were
Messrs Charles Kountzc , Randall Brown ,
Walter Smith , Jack Battln , Gilbert Will ,
Charles Wilson , Vaill , Cudahy ot Chicago ,
McKcll , Stockton Heath , Richardson , Cook ,
Reed , Rcdlck , Mercer , Baldridgo , and from
the fort , Illncs , Prince , Pcnn and Dean.
The Girls Miido the Fnvors.
The valentine cotillion given Tuesday evenIng -
Ing at the residence of The Bachelors , on
Twenty-fifth avenue , and planned by a num
ber of tho" young lady friends of the gentle
men , was n most charming success , quite up
to the enthusiastic expectations of the fair
ones who had determined upon closing the
social season In a blaze of glory-
While small , the function could not have
been moro ndmlrnbly planned and carried
out , nnd the fears of the young women that
It might not bo a success -were dissipated In
the light of the occasion.
Mr. Will G. Doano led , and It was refresh
ing to see with what easy grace and thor
ough familiarity ho brought the figures of
the gorman to effective tableaux by the
magic of his whistle. There wore seven di
rect fuvor figures and n like number of Indi
rect , which , with the delicious supper that
was served prolonged the dance Into the day
of sackcloth and ashes.
The young ladles made the favors and
each vied with her neighbor In trying to
furnish the most artistic , and ns a result
there has seldom been seen a prettier lot of
souvenirs. The color used In nearly every
thing was red and hearts wore numerous ,
the event coming off so near Valentino's day.
Among the most noticeable wore red boas of
tlsuo paper for the girls , real crowns with
gold stars , and the American eagle with
wings outspread In brass , while these for the
men In the same figure wcro bows of scarlet
ribbon , on which were pinned crossed bayo
nets with a brass heart below them. Miss
Redman , who Is not In society this winter
on account of a death In her family , made a
set of the most beautiful favors over "seen
at a gormnn. Fresh Mowers wore numerous
and added greatly to the color scheme.
Captain and Mrs. Ayres chaperoned the
party , among the onlookers being Mrs.
Lomlst and Mr. Falrlleld.
The order of dancing was : Miss Thomas ,
Mr. Mullen , Miss Doane , Mr. Gulou , Miss
Wakeloy , Mr. Quay , Mlsa Hughes , Mr. Hug ,
Miss Woolworth , Mr. Pierre Garnenu , 'Miss
Mabel Dalcombo , Mr. Lcmlst , Miss Curtis ,
Mr. Clapp , Miss McKcnna. Mr. Clark Redlck ,
Mr. and Mrs , Dan Wheeler and Captain
Crowdor.
Morniicl'H fllnsquerndo 1'iirty ,
The masquerade party given by Prof. Mor-
and's adult dancing class last week was ono
of the pleasant features of the week , the
rooms bcjng prettily decorated , whllo Prof ,
and Mrs. Maraud were greatly complimented
on their success of the party. Whllo many
of the participants were In mask there were
others who came simply to take part In the
program after the unmasking. Among these
In mask were noticed : Edna Wise , Princess
Ula ; Hulda Hart. Cards ; Gertie Klrkland ,
Nun ; Ida Wheeler , Nurse ; Etta Wheeler ,
Red Riding Hood ; Hottlo Drlofuss , Butter
cups ; Luldn Wlgmon , Milkmaid ; Emma
Thole , Folly ; Stollo Tlnger , Domino ; Hattle
Heed , Grandmother ; Minnie Hornborgor ,
Josephine ; Mrs. Wlnkolman , Rosalind ; Mrs.
White , Huntress ; Miss Amazon , Folly ; Freda
LatiKO , Tambourine Girl ; Annie Bellman ,
Flower Girl ; Madge Hoko , Sunflower ; Gert
rude Walton , Quakeress ; Cllno Ulnnclmrd ,
Flro Fly ; Bessie Hammond , Marguerite ;
Oracle Parker. Normandlo Girl ; Ella Ring ,
Scotch Girl ; M. 1) . Hoko , Queen of Clubs ;
Georgia Krug , Pink Domino ; Bessie Hullott ,
Yum Yum ; Selma Hellman , Spanish Girl ;
Lllllo Hollman , Nursemaid ,
Among the gentlemen In mask were :
H. II. Klrby , Japanese ; Mr. Miller , bill
poster ; Mr. Alexander , Bailer ; Mr. Squires ,
school boy ; Mr. Falconer , cadet ; Charles
Randall , 'Turk ; Cljrdo Ratoken , Thurston
riflia Guy Penfold rod domino , Mr , Yost ,
Hobin II fd , Mr II' "konbcrg. society swell ,
Mr Thlolc , Indian ' hlefi Dornnrd Rehfleld ,
i-lown ; Andrew fictions , domino ; ! Charles
tl'Tioii. C'hlnesn ; James Kennedy , Sliver
Kins ; Chnrlci White , clown , Fre-J Van Horn ,
colored girl ; A. F. Walton , cndct ; Richard
Grotto , hunter ; Henry Grotto , Mexican : 11.
U. Hake , Arabian ; Sam Goldsmith , clown ;
Ewln Krug. prince ; 13. F. UIIBO'K , rnzzlo
dazzle ; John Guild , Mcphlsto ; Hall Ewlng ,
domino ; George Mclgs , English prince ; C.
II. Young , Turk.
Many of the parents were present to
chnpcrono these young people.
Cunt , . . . ' ' .
nnd MM. .1. llityiriird'ft ttunirlun 1'nrty.
Clifton Hill was the sccno of n very ploas-
nnt surprise party lost Tuesday evening
when n number of the friends and relatives
of Captain and Mrs. J. Hnyw'ard surrounded
their line residence , 4227 Htmlotto street , to
tender them it llltlu surprise.
In re.iponsu to n rap nt the door they were
Invllid to outer , whereupon they Immedi
ately toolc possession nnd proceeded to enjoy
themselves nnd n most delightful evening
was spent. Progressive high flvo wan the
principal part of the evening's nmusomcnt ,
Interspersed with HOIIIO muale.il selection ! ; ,
including solos , duats nnd Instrumental
pieces. The contributors to tills part of the
Impromptu program acquitted themselves
with ability , nt.il the irtislo aided In making
up a most ngrccablo entertainment , the
selections as rendered by Air. nnd Mrs. J.
Hiiyward , Mrs. U. A. McTwIgati , Mrs. U. II.
Cragor nnd Mrs. Uoty being highly appreol-
n toil by nil , us was evinced by the hearty
encores utter each number.
As the visitors wcro ushered Into the
tiandsoinu and commodious double parlors
upon their arrival , u cordial wulcomu sec.mcd
to greet them in the very air , nnd they wcro
iniulo to feel that they wcro truly welcome
on this occasion.
Tholr homo presented n cozy and comfort
able-appearance , being tastefully furnished
and muda additionally attractive by the
light nnd color from the shaded lumps which
shed their soft rays of light on the Ilornl
decorations , the rooms being redolent with
the scent of choice llowcrs and house plants ,
which pave the place n very refreshing ap
pearance.
Partners wcro chosen by moans of dainty
cards bearing the names of different char
acters , which wcro distributed nmong the
guests , parties holding cards with corresponding
spending names becoming partners for the
'evening.
Mr. W. TJ. Crager captured the gentle
man's lirst prize , scoring every fcamc. Mrs.
James W . Botilc won the laities' first prize ,
whllo Mrs. Clara Austin and Mr. Runnel !
wuro presented with consolation prizes , all
the gifts being very uuiqno and were dis
tributed nmld congratulations and merri
ment.
After the prizes had b--an awarded the
tables wcro cleared and immediately reset
with a tempting little repast , and not ; until a
late hour did the happy party don their
wraps and bid udicu to host and hostess ,
alter thanking thorn for a very pleasant
evening. The guests were : Mr. and Mrs. Dou-
son. Mr. and Mrs. Uunncll , Colonel and Mrs.
G. II. Crager , Mr. und Mrs. McTwIgan , Air.
nnd Mrs. , f. l'Doty. . Mr. and Mrs. W. L- .
Cragor , Mr. and Mrs. Minburg ; Messrs.
George Uaxtor. F. It. French. J. N. Marten ,
Eouson. W. C. Boulc. James Bonk ; Misses
Grace Gunnull , Nettio Gunnc.ll. Emma Nel
son , Clara Austen , Doty nnd Mrs. 13vans.
Tlio Tourist Wheclin/'ii ; liinijlH > t.
It was a Jolly crowd of wlicolmen that
answered the summons of the Tourist wheel
men's entertainment committee Saturday
evening and assembled In the tastefully fur- ,
r.islicd parlors of the Hotel Dcllono , to enjoy
n charming program of music and partake of
the good cneor that the cominitteo-had lire-
pared , the occasion boinp the third annual
club banquet. Tno banquet nnd musicale
was a grand success , the occasion .being re
stricted to wlicolmen , which accounted for
the comparatively small number of young
men present , about thirty being In attend
ance , although not ono of them regrets the
happy hours which sped away so pleasantly
in each other's comp.my.
W. M. Barnum , E. T. Yates and F. A.
Ilcningcr nctcd as the door committee , nnd
well attended to their onerous duties. Caras
and club chat , interspersed with extempore
selections of instrumental music , preceded
tbo banquet , no regular program of enter
tainment being observed. At 10:30 : the
doors to the dining room were thrown open
and the wheelmen Hied in to their chulrs
aroum the beautifully decorated table , the
brilliant light shed from the tall candelabra
sparkling and glittering upon the silver nnd
crystal wuro. E. T. Yates acted as toastmaster -
master , and performed Ins part In n pleas
ing manner. W. M. Barnuni responded to
the toast. "Tourist Wheelmen ; " S. L. Et-
nyro of Council Bluffs acknowledged the
toast , "Ganymedo Wheel Club ; " Prof. Gol-
lenbeck responded to "Our Musical Friends ; "
II. 1C. Smith , to "Our Century Killers : " J.
F. Culley , to "Our Kacine Men ; " H. E.
Taggar , to "Our Newly Married Alombors. "
A rising toast nnd three cheers for the
Hotel Dollono management wound up the
banquet proper. 'I ho parlors ivcro then
taken possession of ncam and the regular
program of music enjoyed by nil , the gentle
men participating in this program being ap
plauded heartily and forced to reappear for
several encores.
The program was as follows :
Piano Dreams Roy II. Walker
llanjo Trio-Golden Hell Waltz
Gollcnbcck , Miller nnd Strom
Piano Happy Hearts Roy 11. Walker
SOUK ( comic ) banjo accompaniment All the
Comforts of : i Homo Prof. Golloubcclc
Euphonium nnd Piano ( duo > Friendship. .
F. O. Stocking and Fred It. Walter
Song , banjo accompaniment TheSorenndu
/ Prof. Gcllcnbcclc
These present were : George Williamson ,
Ray Bixby , S. L. Etnyro and C. A. Parsons
of the Ganymedo Wheel club ; Lovoll Dunn ,
F. C. Stocking. lioy II. Walker , Prof. Gellon-
bccit und the Omaha Banjo trio , Grant H.
Miller , C. U Kondriclc , Fred H. Walter , E.
T. Yates , Welch Klngsloy , Alex Melton , W.
M. Barnum , JLuuis Flcschcr , II. E. Tapgar ,
F. A. Hcnninger , J. F. Ctilloy , A. E. Bur-
well , II. 1C. Smith , John Hynos. Henry
Frcdrickscn. A. C. Adams , Charles Pegau ,
E. F. Gudso , Aliller and Strom.
Siiccc-Hsfnl Entertainment.
The entertainment given at the St. Mary's
Avenue Congregational church on Friday
evening was of a most unique and enjoyable
character. Its success was chiefly duo to
the efficient leadership of Mrs. Wertz. The
"tennis drill , " of which she Is the originator ,
was admirably executed by a brigade of llttlo
girls In bright costumes. The "Sunflower
operetta" was n most pleasing surprise and
delighted the audience. Whllo the attend
ance wns not large , owing to the snowstorm ,
It made up In enthusiasm what It lacked In
numbers. The High School Banjo and
Guitar club of the class of ' 90 received Its
full share of applause for Its admirable
playing , With violin solos , zither solos and
the novel evolutions of the llttlo "night gown
brlgado"tho entertainment was voted by all
equal to many for which a much larger ad
mission had been charged. By special re
quest , owing to the storm and the failure to
atcnd of many who desired to do so , the en
tertainment will bo repeated on Friday
evening next.
A Delightful Kiitrrtulnmciit.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brim Ing gave one of
the most enjoyable entertainments of the
season at their residence , 1348 South Seven
teenth street , Monday evening , In honor of
the Misses Elmlgor , previous to tliclr de
parture for Detroit. Progressive high flvo
was the principal feature , and proved very
Interesting , after which a delicious luncheon
was served and the prizes awarded , Miss
Lottlo Elmlgor and Mr. George Brunlng
being the lucky winners. Miss Bella El-
nilgor and Mr. John Hooy succeeded In win
ning the booby prizes. Vocal and Instru
mental selections were rendered , followed
with dancing , which lasted until 2 o'clock.
These present wore Moadamcs Brunlng ,
ROES and Stark , Misses Hooy , Huser , Brun
lng , Lottlo Elmlgor and Hello Elmlgor ,
Messrs. Alfred Arnamann , August Arna-
mann , Fred llnmlnn , George Brunlng , E. A.
Elmlger , F , Elmlger , Hooy , Ross , Sholda
and Stark.
High 1'lvi * .
Tuesday evening Mr. nnd Mrs. John J ,
Murphy gave a high flvo party to a few of
tholr friends at tholr resilience , 2824 South
Nineteenth Btreot.
Among the people present were : Mr. nnd
Mrs. M. R. Murphy , Mr. nnd Mrs. Jones ,
G. Martin , Judge and Mrs , B. S. Adams ,
Mr , and Mrs , Sol Hopper , Mr. and Mrs. T. P ,
Mahoney , Mr. and Mrs. D , T. Murphy , Mr.
and Mrs. D. S. Parkhurst , Mr. nnd Mrs. W.
H. McCreary. Mr. and Mrs. John- . Murphy ,
Mr. and Mr a. A. T. Sldwoll , Mra. William
Maley , Mr. Janes und W. Murphy. A
very pleasant opening was spent nnd the
gnmnn wcro hojHn contested Thrco ot
Ins taJUs were ( afffipcllcd to cut the cvrds
t3 decide the wJnr.1' of first prize , Mrs
A. T. Hldwcll biHrj ; the lucky ono. Judge
II. A. Adams faking the Rcnalomca's
first prlzo. Mr/Mi. u. Murphy took the
ladles' booby prlwfand Mr. Jamoa W. Mur
phy captured tlifijtentloincn's booby.
nittirtjij iit Mini-lid.
A party of young people were highly en
tertained last Mpnjay evening nt-n masquerade -
ado dancing part . "Jgvcn | nt Idlowlld hall ,
Twenty-fourth nnd Grant streets.
Those present wcro : Mr. nnd Mrs. B.
Omslle , Mr. nnd Jta. { J. . Inncs , Mr. nnd Mrs.
0. BIckford. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. T. Fltzmorrls ,
Mr. nnd Mrs. P.'F. Urady , Mrs. Inncs , Mrs.
Smith , Mrs. Saffehler and Mrs. Snydcr ;
Misses Laura .Gray , Ksslo Uoman , Rose
Tromberth , Katie Cosgravo , Gamble , Jewell
Locdcr , Jessie Tremberth , Mnmlo Edg-
hill , ( Lillian Enisllo , Bessie -Brady , Ella
Gamble , Grade Emsllc , Susie Brady ,
Blanch Byrne , Tlllle Caspar , Elizabeth
Locdcr , Mamie Hcaly , Lillian Knight , Car-
rlo Soffeldor , Carrie Clark , Ida Brim , Hilda
Saffclder , Lottlo Motcalf , Josephine Meyers ,
Carrie Schollcr , Nora. Donahue , Katie Clark ,
Carrie Sharp , Katlo Smith , Dora Snrtcllo
nnd Allco Urady ; John Kennedy , Waller
Gathers , II. Platt , Angus McDonald , D. E.
Brndy , J. Marshall , L. Lecder , P. Judson ,
II , Edghlll , F. Newcoinb , J. McKlnney , Joseph -
soph McDonough , K. J. Tracy , J. J. Glc.ison ,
J. T. Mnher. William Kennedy , Charles
Sharp , J. P. Ford , Walter Conklln , Rod 13.
Murphoy , A. Falconer , A. Jensen , L. Lyou ,
W. Edghlll , A. E , Inncs , W. F. Inncs , M.
P. Cosgrave , A. P. Halsllp , J. B. Agnew , F.
11. Lovott , P. E. Hcaly , W. F. Farrcll , T.
Falconer , J , ncnsan , E. McCreary , William
Donahue , Fulton Horlln , It. Freeman , Sam
Howe , Fred Gourno , J. Powers , F. Murphy ,
C. Emsllo nnd George A. Iiiiics.
Hunt Tlnii-H Club HUH it Sfiuicc ,
Shrove Tuesday evening Judge and Mrs.
Bradley throw open their spacious parlors to
the members and friends of "Tho Kountzo
Place Hard Times club" for dancing nnd
cards.
At 11 delightful refreshments wcro served
nnd after n pleasant evening the club ad
journed a few minutes before Lent dawned.
The following were present : Mr. and Mrs.
B. A. McAlhister , Mr. "and Mrs. E. D. Van
Court , Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Chase , Mr. nnd
Mrs. A. C. Powell , Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred W.
Race , Mr , and Mrs. J. Brlsbln , Mr. nnd Mrs.
E. V. Lewis , Dr. nnd Mrs. E. M. Parks ,
Judge and Mrs. Ferguson , Mr. and Mrs. W.
E. Rlddell , Mr. nnd Mrs. M. F. Sears , Mr.
and Mrs. G. W. Holbrook , Mr. and Mrs.
Allison , Mr. nnd Mrs. Williams , Mr. and
Mrs. O. II. Curtis , Mr. nud Mrs. Lawrlo ,
Madame McAllnster , Madame Powell , Mrs.
Nichols , Miss Bcrryhlll ( Dcs Mollies ) , Miss
Scars , Mrs. T. P. D. Lloyd , Mrs. E. W.
North , Mr. Roseuwclg. The club will have
Its next mooting March 20.
AlrH. Humphrey' ) ! lEeeeptlon.
The reception given by Mrs. Charles
Humphrey Tuesday afternoon was ono of
the striking successes of the season , both In
the beauty of Its surroundings and In the
presence of so many of the army people , as
well as scores from the' civil ranks of life.
The house was dainty In decorations , many
novel features being Introduced that caught
nnd held the fnncy of the crowd.
Mrs. Humphrey nnd her guest , Miss
Thomas of Wnshjilfeton , received the guests ,
assisted by Mrs. Major Schwan , Mrs. Bon-
ham , Mrs. Florence.-Mrs. Booth. Mrs. Dallas
Cache , Miss Curtlsj.and the Misses Hamil
ton. Miss Bertie .H'aclio poured coffee , whllo
Miss Hamilton olllelated over the chocolate.
Miss Klnzle , in 'a blue gown with white
gloves and a red liberty cap , served punch
In blue and whlto glasses , while Miss Doane
served "Lalla Robkll" In the hall.
The colors of ' 'thjj nation were liberally
displayed about th'qhouse * , 'the ' dining room
being partlcularlypeautjful.
Surprise' 1'urty.
A surprise party- was given .Mrs. Cott
and the Misses Whlteslde nt their- home ,
1819 Farnam street , last Tuesday evening.
The company l&lulgedj In highflve and
dancing | } mtll thi\proper hour fO luncheon
arrived- when a * delicious spread was
served. The flrst prizes were awarded
Miss Nora Hanafanand , , Mr , George Cott ,
whllo Miss Anna Amerson and Mr. Watklns
carried away tho.consolation prizes. Among
the guests were ; Mr. and Mrs. George
Cott , Mr. and Mrs. Glider , Mrs. McGulre ;
Mesdames Nellie and Thressa McGulre ,
Misses Nellie Wlnslow , Anna Amerson ,
Helen Wolnwrlght , Nora Hanafan ' , Julia
Scott ; Messrs. Stuart , Scott , Pangburn ,
Forrester , Cooke , Mlland , SweenyWatklns ,
Baumor , Stapleton , Jameson , Walsh , Styles
and Harrigan.
Druid III11 SocliU Kve.nt.
Mrs. James W. Munn entertained n num
ber of her lady friends with a pink tea
Thursday afternoon at her pretty residence
on Druid Hill.
In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Munn gave
a card party.
Those present In'the afternoon were : Mrs.
W. E. Cady , Mrs. 'T. C. Shaffer , Mrs. Har-
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Norman , Mr. and Mrs.
Bexton , Mrs. A. C.'Christiansen , Mrs. G. C.
Porter , Mrs. Lararhor and Mrs. Coolldge.
The card party consisted of : Mr. and Mrs.
F. C. Shaffer , Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bartlett ,
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Forman , Mr. nnd Ms.
Henry Extator , Mr. and Mrs. Carter , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Harvey Shlpman. Mr. and * Mrs.
Frank Sears , Mr. Hart , Miss Alice Ellis and
Mr , Frank Church.
Minor .Social Mutter * .
Mr. W. L. Roeder returned from Denver
Friday.
Mrs. William Worth has gone to Chicago
for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Keller left for
California on Thursday.
Mrs. Samuel Cushlng and Miss Gushing
are visiting at Fort Nlobrara.
Judge and Mrs. J , M. Thurston and Mrs.
Poland returned from Denver Friday.
Miss May Dundy returned from her' south
ern and western trip on Saturday last.
Mr. Joseph Clarkson left on Thursday for
Chicago , where ho will remain a few days.
The Cornell Glee nnd Bnnjo club will
visit Omaha March 31 and give a concert In
the opera houso.
Miss Llla Alexander , who has boon visitIng -
Ing In Lincoln for the past fortnight , re
turned homo on Tuesday.
Mr. Bert Watson of Chicago , formerly of
Omaha , was the. guest of Mr. Paul I lor bach
for several days last week.
Mrs. W. S. Strawn Is In St. Louis , from
whence she will go with a party of friends
on a tour through the south.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hornung of Milwaukee
are the guests ofMr. . and Mrs. W. J.
Hughes , nt 2208 Douglas street.
Miss Aliern of Chicago arrived on Tuesday ,
the guest of Mlaa.lWoavor. Miss Mclntyro
of Hastings- Jso the guest of Miss
Weaver.
Mr. and Mrs. FH. Davis gave n house
warming party last' Friday evening , which
was thoroughly charming , although con
fined to the very rncar friends ot the host
and hostess ,
Mr. P. S. Hoytdof Now York passed
through Omaha ofi Tuesday and was a guest
of Mrs. Charles Illunphroy for n few hours ,
dr. Hoyt Is a grandson of the Illustrious
General Scott , '
These who had , 'tho ' pleasure of mooting
illsa Anna Funko b' ( ' Lincoln whllo aho waa
ho guest of lierayter | , Mrs , J , E. Baum ,
.his season , will 'lip ' surprised to know that
ler engagement to1 Mr. Charles Burr is an
nounced. 'J1 '
Friday night a Jolly party of about fifteen
ook advantage ot. tbo snow und had a
glorious slotgh rldo ? After driving as much
as the cold permitted they enjoyed n hot
supper at the residence ot ono of the party.
lut It's Lent nnd names are tabooed ,
The marrlago of Mr. Thomas Cooley and
illsa Mary Kelly was solemnized Tuesday
at St. Phllomona's cathedral , Rev. Father
lalvln officiating , Mr. and Mrs. Cooley loft
Wednesday on an extensive wedding trip to
California to attend the midwinter fair ,
A very pleasant card party was given by
Mrs. J. P , Keller , ' ably assisted by her
young slater , Mlas Tracy Keller , at Benson ,
Friday evening. High flvo was Indulged Jn
until a late hour , the flrst prlzo being won
jy Mr. II. L. Snow , Dainty retroHhments
were served during the evening. Among the
Invited guests wore : Mr. and Mrs. N. C.
Barren , Mr , and Mrs. W. P. Coo , Mr. und
Mrs. George Snell. Mrs. Colla Wolcott , Mr.
U , L. Snow , Miss Grace Snow , Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Spiking Mr nnd Mrs , Kd H Tone.
Captain nnd MM Wood , Ml : , a Kmma Wood ,
Mr Jnm-"j t'mphy , Mr , nnd Mrs. Charles
II Dodvon , Mr. and Mrs. Timmc , Mr , nnd
Mrs , Nevl * . Mr. nnd Mrs. Mngulre.
Ed Brandt , nsslstiint nudltor , nnd C. B.
Rodger * , superintendent ot the Burlington
nt Wymore , started Thursday on nn extended
trip to the Pacific coast via Galvoslou. Mr ,
Rodgera la to wed Miss Margurolto Clear-
lion to at Galvcston , Mr. Brandt to bo boat
man ,
.Mrs Frank Kemp gave n beautiful dinner
last Saturday evening. The appointments of
the lablo wcro very elegant and the elabor
ate menu extremely English. These present
wore : Mr. nnd Mm , Joseph Clnrkson , Mr.
nnd Mrs. Jim Chambers , Mrs , Borgninn , Dr.
Summers.
Mls.s Edna Hobort and n number of her
friends were highly entertained Tuesday
evening by the Mandolin club , consisting
of Messrs. Stocham , White , Andrews nnd
McCulloch , who gave a number of flno selec
tions during the evening. AH enjoyed n
pleasant time.
Mme. Lahuro's French class wlll.glvo a
rather novel entertainment on La Ml-Caromo
( mid Lent ) In Pythian hall. Those partici
pating In French comcdlcn nnd songs will
be : Miss Emily Wakely , Miss House , Miss
Kittle Morse , Miss Barnard , Mr. Martin ,
Mr. Lambert , Mr. East , Mr. Ropes , Dr.
Dcspcchcr.
A pleasant surprise party was given at the
homo of John Pennoyer , 1736 South Tenth
Btreot , Monday evening. Those present were
Cora Cox. Fred Cole , Lusl Curtis , Ray
Bovven , Ellen Jcngron , Leo Lohness , Edith
Younkun. Roy Jeter. Grace Gordon , Rail
Smith , Nora Williams , Charley Ponoycr ,
Allen Smith nnd Hello Boodle.
Mr. and Mrs. Tagger entertained several
members ot the Tourist Wheel club nt high
flvo last Thursday evening , and there were
many of the boys present. There was
music , and for those who cared for It , danc
ing. The prizes were not so handsome as
they wuro unique , the gentleman's bolng n
very exquisitely cnrvod leather medal.
The music wns furnished by Mr. nnd
Mrs.-Gelleiibeck , nnd was made up of banjo
roles , violin and zither. There were present :
Mr. E. Yates , Mr. Low Flescher , Mr.
Charles Pegau , Mr. Ed Walker. Mr. Wil
liam Unrnmn. Mr. William \Mlllor , Mr.
George Gcllenbcck , Henry E. Tagger ,
Mrs. Flescher , ' Mrs. Gellenbuck , Mrs.
Tagger , Miss Lulu Willard , Miss Lolo
Rustln.
Mrs. Frances Wcssoll's kcnslngton Mon
day afternoon wns remarkable for the num
ber of well known people present and the
pleasurable Interest shown by the guests In
the musical numbers , which were given by
Mrs. Arthur C. Smith , Mrs. H. P. Whlt-
nioro , and two vocal numbers by that
sweet singer , Mrs. Martin Colin. Cards
wore played , nnd breezy conversation made
an Ideal afternoon.
Miss Jessie Coppock , assisted by Miss M.
Reynolds , entertained a number of their
young friends at her home , Twenty-ninth
nnd Howard streets , last week. Cards and
dancing were the order of the evening.
These present ) were : Misses Tomas ,
Scoot , Jensen , W. Jensen , Sheldon , Olive
Sheldon , Reynolds , Patch , Duncan ; Messrs.
Nuelend , Wort , Wortz. W. Taylor , J.
Reynolds , H. Wallas , S. Wallas , E. Sheldon.
A card party , which all who were present
pronounced n success , was given nt the
home of Miss Minnie Stout , Twenty-seventh
nnd Ohio streets , by n few of her young
friends February 1. The ladles' flrst prlzo
was secured by Miss Olive Sheldon , and the
gentlemen's by Mr. Cheatwood. The con
solations were won by Miss Bertha Robert
son and 51r. Harding. These present
were : Mesdames Dickinson and Upjohn ,
Misses Patch , Robertson , Bessie Cameron ,
Leo Sheldon , Ollvo Sheldon , Upjohn , Arm
strong ; Messrs. Dickinson , Cheatwood ,
Solomon , "Haynes , Harding and Wertz.
A pleasant dancing party was given at
Erfllng's hall Tuesday evening. Among
those present were : Misses Whitney , John
son , Heath , Manning , Michaels , Holland ,
Hess , Light. Wright , Holland , Klrtley , Ford ,
Fisher , 'Mrs. Llttlefleld , Mrs. McDonald ,
Nellck , Schwartz , Hodder , Shropshire , Whip-
pie , Gllnos ; Messrs. Angoll , Perkins , Ed-
ling , Whitney , McConnell , Cook , Fisher ,
Catching , Meldrum , Mitchell , Ochscnbean ,
Craig , Llttloflold , McDonald , Stunt , Dowltt ,
Andrews , Vincent , Perry , Murphy , Donahue ,
Zlmmcr , Stockham , Ralbourn , Bowman ,
Kendls , Wolff. Hollow , Lawler , Smith , Pot
ter , Ohllng , Culloy.
Miss Inez M. Haskell entertained the O. N.
O. club Friday evening at 1424 North Eigh
teenth streot. The prizes , which were pretty
and appropriate , wcro won by Miss Weaver
and Dr. Bradbury. The guests were : Misses
Ahern of Chicago , Jordan of Sioux City ,
Mclntyro of Hastings , Weaver , Klnsler , Van
Court , Rich , Hattlo Rich , Hamilton , Glaco-
mlnl , Carrie Glacomlnl , McCuno , Bauman ,
Gusslo Bauman , Weir , Anna Weir , Churchill
and Zclla Churchill. The gentlemen were :
Messrs. Barrett , McCune , Bauman , Palma-
tler. Smith , Vlckers , Gruco , Mathews ,
Younger , Weir , Thomas , Hastings , Dr. Brad
bury , Boss , Blackwoll , Bradbury of Sioux
City , Miller , Meyers and Knouse.
Tuesday evening the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. Coulter , Jr. , Twenty-fifth and Charles ,
was the scene of a great deal of happiness
on account of the visit of Mrs. Coulter ,
who Is a resident of Iroquols , Can. Games ,
music and refreshments were the order of
the evening. W. W. Chapman and Miss
Julia Burkett were especially complimented
for the masterly way In which they played
Hie violin and piano. The following persons
were present : W. W. Chapman , A. C.
Adams , W. C. Parish , L. L. Connovery , G.
Robinson , James Gardner , James Coulter ,
Miss Edith Connovory.LlllIun Parish , Julia
Burkott , Amey Bohny , Ella Watt , Jennie
Coulter , Mr. nnd Mrs. Coulter , Jr. , nnd Mrs.
Coulter , sr.
The highflvo party given by Major and
Mrs. Hamilton Tuesday evening was n very
pretty affair. The house was tastily dec
orated In smllax and palms , which are
always so effective. The flrst prizes , a beau
tiful Belcck pitcher and silver Ink eraser
with pearl handle , were won by Major and
Mrs. Humphrey. Mrs. Brooke carried oft
the booby prlzo , a pretty pin tray , and Colonel
Bohhnm received a Japanese ash receiver to
console him for his misfortune. These pres
ent wore : General and Mrs. Brooke , Gen
eral and Mrs. Dandy. Major and Mrs.
Humphrey. Major and Mrs. Schwan , Captain
nnd Mrs. Booth. Colonel and Mrs. Bache.
Mrs. Slaymaker , Dr. McEldorry. Colonel Ben-
ham , Major dishing , Mr. nnd Mrs. Drake.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wheeler and Mr. and
Mrs. Nottingham.
Do not fall to hear C. P. Halllgan's lec
ture on Wendell Phillips Wednesday evening ,
February U , at Masonic hall. The lecture Is
ono of the highest merit. It Is given under
the auspices of Vesta chapter No. C , 0. B. S ,
There will also bo some choice singing by
Mr. Lumbard and others.
Tiiiditl ! > ln Knte.rprtao.
Before the ruins of the Omaha Commer-
cjal college had ceased to smotto Rohrbough
Bros. , proprietors of the same , had gathered
tholr students together nndnnnounced _ that
they would open school again In two days.
Accordingly they secured the entire srcond
floor of the now Patterson block nt 17lh and
Douglas. The school board of the city schools
voted them the use ot all the desks they
wanted , and the college has been In operation
most of the week. Yesterday a force of car
penters were at work making numerous
changes , and last night an Immense crowd of
students and' ex-studonts gathered to sympa
thize with each other nnd the faculty , ns
well ns to have a coed time.
The college was completely destroyed , but
Rohrbough Bros , have ordered elegant new
furniture , and will fit up bolter than over.
The college will atay where It Is until Sep
tember 1. at which time It will occupy Its
old quarters over the Boston Store. Seldom
have wo soon any ono evince as much de
termination to recover from such a torrlblo
shock as that which occurred on last Sat
urday night. This college has had the larg
est patronage and was the best equipped
west of Chicago , and It Is with pardonable
pride that wo announce Us continuance. It
Is worth to the commercial Interests of
Omaha nearly $100,000 each year , and Omaha
cannot afford to lose It. It la to bo hoped
that It will receive such encouragement an
will keep It to- the front. Rohrbough Bros ,
have received great encouragement from
hundreds ot our business mnn , and this
upuaks well tor tholr Institution. Not a itu-
dent ban deserted. All have been taken care
of and the good wark goes right on.
Admlmlon to tlio Midwinter.
SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 10. The ndmls-
slona to the Midwinter fair yesterday wuro
4.B5S.
/ A.Of it. .lit .SftMf. t'HIVr.KH.
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Miss Leonora Von Stosch , tlio itnlcntcd
young vu'nlsto , who will aptumat tlio
Apollo club coiirert next weelt , Is descended
on her father's side from n Prussl.ui noble
family. Her molhor was a Now Hngland
woman of good family. Miss Von Stosch
was born in Washington , O. C. , and early In
llfo displayed n marked preference for the
violin , and , overcoming the exposition of her
family , began n regular iml systematic
con MO of study under a resident professor.
After several years study In her homo Mi a
entered as a student the famous National
Conservatory of Mtlslo at Urussols , where
she graduated with the highest honors , car
rying off three first prizes. Her studies wcro
completed under MarMclc , tlio famous
Kronen violinist nnd teacher , and the yotimr
nrtlsto returned to America "armed , " as
Mai-sick wrote her in a farownll loiter , "cap-
a-lilo to conquer your country with your
great tnlent. "
.Hor.stii-cos * with the Soldi , U.unroioh and
Mkiseh orchestras was Instantaneous , ami
she ranks to.lay among tliu best violinists of
the country.
The story of her violin Is of great Interest.
The Instrument Is ono of the most valuable
In e.xl.stenco , bolng n Htradlvarlus , dated
I7l3. ! It was formerly the property ot the
faumiH Viouxtcmpa , and was sold by him to
Miska Hausor , a Hungarian violinist of
great repute , who willed It to his brother ,
.living In Now York. There Miss von Stosch
happened to sou It and sighed after It , with
out hope or thought of ever possessing It.
Hut luck came to her aid In the person of
of a wealthy friend who , hearing of her du-
slro to possess the Instrument , purchased It
for tbo sum of ffi.UOO and presented It to her.
Miss von Stosch Is a beautiful blonde , with
a wealth of wav.v. hair , brushed back from
an intellectual forehead. Her appearance
charms as much as her soulful and sympa
thetic playing.
I ho Omaha Orchestral society Is rnhcars-
lug steadily for another concert to bo given
March 21) ) at IJoyd's opera bouse. The very
appreciative audience which attended the
lust concert lias inspired the hope that alt
the lovers of good music will lend tholr
presence at the next , concert as a mark of
'approbation ' which the hard 'worlc of the
able director , Hans Albert , and tno mem
bers of the society certainly dcsorvo. As
far ns the program to bo rendered Is con-
ccrne.d , there Is no question that It will bo a
great musical treat as tlio following will
show :
I'AIIT 1.
.1 nbol Overture T C. M.Vebor
Concerto for piano ami orchestra
C. M. Weber
Mr. Joseph Oalim anil Orchestra.
I ( n ) Reverie Vleuxtomps llnnsAlbort
I ( b ) Amlnntu Cnmnbllo T.sohill ; < ow.iky
Hiring Quartette , Messrs. Albert , Adul-
maii , Engel anil Heyn.
Soprano Solo Mls.s Ida Kennedy
lii ( ) I'll rial Ion tby request ) Stocfi
1(1) ( ) ) llon the Ball Ulllutt
TAUT 11.
Overture Merry Wives of Windsor Nlcolnl
Concerto In U minor - . .Max llruch
Hans Albert and Orchestra.
Pce.no Pluturciiquu J. Massonett
Hungarian Ties Ernst
linns Albert.
Iltuo Danube Waltz Strauss
The fourteenth recital of Mrs. Cotton's
pupils ami the second of this season , was
given at Meyer's music hall Thursday even
ing , attracting an audience that tilled the
hall to its capacity. The program was ar
ranged In the good taste that is character
istic of Mrs. Cotton and was notable for the
number of gentlemen taking part therein
and the excellent manner in which they ac
quitted themselves. Usually , at these re
citals , the ladies have had the lion's share of
the program and the applause , but in this
instance the condition of things was re
versed , especially as regards applause , not
because the ladies did not sing as well as
usual , for , indeed , they did better , but because -
cause the gentlemen fairly outdid them
selves , surprising the audience greatly In
one particular instance , in showing what
study had dona for a voice that had been out
of music for a long time and which practi
cally had fallen from its once high estate.
Space will not permit individual mention of
tlio singers , it being sufliclcnt to say that all
did well , rellectins : great credit on their tal
ented teacher. The program was broucht
to a close by a duet , "QuI est Homo , " from
tho.Stabat Mater , sung by Mrs. Cotton and
Miss Bishop , Mrs. Colton taking Miss
Coon's placo. who was unavoidably absent.
It was the bright particular gem of the
evening.
Miss Virginia Robinson will give n concert
at the Broadway Methodist Episcopal church ,
Council Bluffs , next Tuesday evening. Miss
Virginia is a sister of Miss Bella Robinson ,
the well known pianist , nnd is a violinist of
much promise. She has studied for several
years with Mr. Hans Albert and has lately
been cast getting some finishing touches
from prominent teachers. She will bo as
sisted by an orchestra nnd by Mrs , Cotton ,
Mr. Wllklns and the celebrated "Sollston"
trio , consisting of Messrs. Adclmanu , Engcl
and Harnach.
Mrs. C. M. Wllholm , ono of the latest
acquisitions to our musical circles , will bo
heard for the flrst time , at the Apollo club
concert , Thursday evening , February 1C.
Mrs" . Wllholm Is a pupil of Mine. Capplan of
Now York nnd has occupied a solo position
In ono of the largo Presbyterian churches In
that metropolis for a number of years.
Mr. Walter B. Wllklns , who for many
years has been part of the musical llfo of
Omaha , was surprised last week , by receiving
a letter that In Itself was a most flattering
testimonial , Inviting Mr. Wllklns to accept a
benefit which the signers ot the letter were
anxious to tender him. The tender of the
benefit was entirely unexpected , although
greatly deserved , for there has not been a
singer who has more completely burled self
for the demands ot the public than Mr.
Wllklns. The letter , which came as a pleas
ant surprise to Mr. Wllklns , Is as follows :
OMAHA , Feb. , 1. Mr. Wnlter H , Wllklns :
The undersigned citizens of Omaha have
viewed with approval your efforts 111 behalf
of music In our city , nnd your ready re
sponse whenever called upon for your serv
ices for charitable entertainments , etc.
To fittingly express our appreciation of
your tnluntH as one of Omaha's leading
Hlngers , and our regard for you as a gentle
man , wo desire to tender you a testimonial
concert , to occur at Much time and place us
may best suit your convenience.
K. P. Peck. K. Dickinson. J. H. McCon
nell , Thomas Ii. Klmball , 13. Buckingham ,
F. Wnshburn , L. II. Korty , AV. D , Lincoln ,
10. L. Loninx , T. M. Orr , J. A. Munroe ,
Frank Murray , J. P. DeoKiin , J. E. David
son , B. O. Snydcr , OeorKC , E. AVIIson ,
George W. Uettesworth. H. .1. Windsor ,
G. W. McBcnth , Adolnh Meyer , William W.
Owen , Hev. Leo. M. Franklin , II. Newman ,
J. Merrill , II. Ilenoch , I. Oberfolder , Simon
Oootz. Max Meyer. R. Anderson , H. J. Stir
ling , ClinrleB H. Sherman , J , LI. L'n.nn.WIII-
lam Cox , F. W. Hills.
To this loiter Mr. Wllklns has replied as
follows :
OMAHA. Feb. 7. Messrs. Peck , Dickin
son , Klmball. Buckingham , Orr , Korty ,
Meyer , Franklin nnd others : Gentlonnm
Your esteemed favor of the 1st liiHt. , tenderIng -
Ing mo a testimonial concert , IH nt hand ,
nnd , in reply thereto , would Bay that I
accept your kind offer and will give tlm
concert In Hoyd'H Opera house nt a date to
bo announced later. Thanking yon sln-
ee.rely for the honor conferred upon ono
who cannot help but feel ho la unworthy of
It , I remain yourtt. very truly.
WALTER U. WILKINS.
The flrst of a. scries of muslcalos to bo
given by the department of music ot the
Woman's club occurred Wednesday after
noon In Myrtle hall. The program opened
with n historical sketch of the "Ladles Mu
sical society" of Omaha , written by Mian
Popplcton and rend by Miss Julia Knight ,
which wns followed by n short chapter on
"Music of the Ancients , " read by Miss Bu
chanan , chairman of this department. Mini
Clara Hawley's paper on "Ancient Musical
I Instruments" wns very entertaining , A
paper by Mrx , V T Lmdsey on the "I'lrst
Ten Oonturlos of ClirMun Music" was ad
mirably writMi , Illustrating the musical
system of the niu--nls
| nnd their slow prog
ress In the art ot muale. Tlio C'nthodrnl
quartet , composed ot Mrs. Cotton , Minn
, Bishop , Mesurx. Wllklnx and Lumbard , beau
tifully Illustrated the Gregorian system ,
singing "The Vonlte" nnd "llencdlctus ,
so well known In church service. Mlna
Clara Hawley played Ilia "Pastorale" by
Scarlatti with beauty ot sentiment nnd shad
ing. Ono of the plonxnnt features of thu
entertainment , although not on the program ,
wns the singing of Miss McMackln , n
guest of Mrs. Lohmnn. She wns very cor
dially received nnd highly complimented ,
The next muslcnlo will tnko place nt Meyer's
Music hall , Wednesday afternoon , February
21. Mrs. Whltmoro will arrange the musi
cal part of the program nnd a paper will lie
rend by Mrs. Charles M. Wllholm. Any ono
not n member of the olub wlahlng to attend
thcso inuslcaleH may do so by paying a
small admission fee.
Notwithstanding the hard times the Apollo
club members determined that the proper
thing for the continuance of that worthy
organization would bo n KU.irnnlco fund
which should Insure the existence ot the
club for the next flvo years. The amount
now subscribed Is over $3.000 nnd the
signers nre ns follows : Herman Kountzc ,
John A. Crelghton. E. Rosownter. W. V.
Morso. Adolph .Meyer , Henry Bolln , AV. N ,
B.ibcock , Thomas J. Pennoll , George W. Hoi-
brook , A. H. Komcrs , John R. Urooke , ( Jeorgo
B. Dandy , Thomas Kllpntrlck , S. M. Sadler ,
E. A. Cudahy , T. W. Tnlloferro , Francis C.
drable. George H. Pnyne , James E. lloyd ,
Joseph Hayden , S. A. Brown , Joseph Gnr-
neaii. jr. . M. C. Bougliman , Dan Farrell ,
Jr. , 1. M. Treynor , r. II. ORdon , J , A. Gllles-
pie , George J. Paul , Henry D. Estabrook , E.
W. Lee , W. C. Prltelmrd. F. P. Klrkcndall ,
Joseph R. Lohmnr. John L. Kennedy.
It Is hoped that enough moro signers may
bo found , so that the amount will equal
$5,000 or more.
The following excellent program will bo
given by the Apollo club nt Its second con
cert of the senson Thursday evening , Feb
ruary 15 , nt lloyd's opera house :
Babylon's Wavu Gounod
. , . , „ Apollo Olub.
l-antaslo-l-aust Sarnsoto
Miss Leonora Von Hloscli.
Ave Maria . \bt
Mr. Walter II. Wtlklns and Male I'ho'rin.
"ovurlo YlcnxtDinni
; : "
Miss \ on Sto-oh.
Boat men's Good N It-lit rVhl rn
Apollo Club.
Old Folks nt , lloinu..Arr liv Vnn Dor Stucken
Mr. Charles K. Abbott and Mnlo Clumii.
AlrsRnsso ; . Wloulawskl
Jllss Von Stosch.
Kaster Ilynm it'avnllcrln ) Mascacnl
.Mrs. Wllhelm und Apollo t'liil ) .
Conductor , Mr. Thomas J. Poinudl.
Mr. Theodor Salmon's second piano re
cital will take place on Monday- evening ,
February 19 , at the First Congregational
church , This announcement will bo read
with Interest nnd delight by all those who
ore looking forward with so much pleasure
to this musical treat. Mr. Salmon will
play ono of his very best programs on thla
occasion , and by special request will play
his own arrangement of Gottschalk's bril
liant composition , "La Pasquinade , " nnd a
beautiful setting for piano ot Doloro's "Song
of the Brook. " Mrs. J. W. Cotton will bo
the vocalist of the evening. Mr. W. T.
Tabor will be heard in two organ numbers
and a novelty to Omaha audiences will ba
Saint Savns' variations on a theme by Bee
thoven and a "gavotte and musette" by
Raff , for two pianos , played by two such
nrtlsts ns Mr. Salmon and Mr. Martin i i
Calm. Mr. J. E. Butler Is the accompa
nist In this Interesting program.
Music contains a very Interesting article
this month , written by Mr. Thomas Kelly
of this city on the ups and downs of the
church singers professional career.
A number of the larger church choirs of
Omaha nro already hard at work on Easter
programs , which promise to bo even moro
elaborate this year than on former occasions ,
The burning of St. Mary Magdalene
church destroyed ono of the oldest pipe or
gans in this city. Whllo It was a rather
small one and of no particular value music
ally , It nevertheless hold pleasant memories
for many Omaha musicians on account of
Its pioneer associations , und Its destructlon
causes a feeling of loss. i
Mrs. Fred Nye , formerly of Fremont , has
, dccldcd to locate In Omaha , nnd will begin
teaching vocal music , reserving ono day
each week for her Fremont work , In which
city she has n number of pupils.
Apollo club subscribers nre requested to
take notlco that the sale of reserved seats
will commence AVednosdny , InstQad of
Tuesday , and at Boyd's theater Instead of
Chase & Eddy's.
AXA'JK JL'IXI.KV'JI HtiTATK.
Tier ICelatloiis Dlxptito Her lltmlmnd'H Clulin
to tlio I'roperly.
NEAV YORK , Feb. 10 , Legal slops have
been begun to compel Robert Fulford , hus
band of the late Annlo Plxley , to explain
what has become of the property uf the act
ress , and how ho became possessed of prop
erty that was always thought to have belonged -
longed to her.
Colonel AV. J. Halro of 21 Broadway , coun
sel for Miss Plxley's mother nnd other rela
tives , has just returned from Philadelphia ,
where ho made n careful examination Into
the affairs of the dead actress. Colonel Halre'H
Investigation developed the fact that no
property or mortgages whatever nro regis
tered In Philadelphia In the name ot Annlo
Fulford , but that sixteen mortgages , aggregating -
gating $38,000 , are iccordcd In the name of
tlobort Fulford. One of these mortgages ,
$05,000 In amount , on the Park theater of
Philadelphia , which all of Miss Plxley's
'rlcnds have heretofore thought was held by
ior , was found recorded In the name of
Robert Fulford. Colonel Ilalro filed In the
courts what Is known as n bill of discovery.
Further , Colonel Ilalro began legal pro
ceedings to prevent the payment to Fulford
of Interest on certain mortgages registered
n the recorder of deeds' olllco In Phlladel-
) hla In his name.
< JeorK W , llniivk'H Funeral.
DAYTON , O. , Fob. 10. The remains of
ho deceased congressman , Hon. George W.
louck , accompanied by the congressional
committee , will arrlvo Sunday evening nnd
the funeral will occur Monday afternoon ,
The Dayton liar association passed rosolu-
lens of regret and ofllclal recognizance J2f.-
lie death ot Mr. Houck was also taken'l > y
officers of the national soldiers homo , who
vltli numbers ot votornmi will participate
n the obsequies.
o
( 'iiKtoniH IIiuiHe. IteeelptH.
The receipts at the Omaha customs house
urlng the week Included five cars of tin
ilnto for the Cudahy Packing company , ono
mlo Sumatra tobacco fur H. Rosonatock &
Co. , and twenty-four cars of bullion for the
Grant Smelting and Refining company. The
alter Item Is the flrst shipment of bullion
or refining under the recent arrangement
or roflnlnu ore In bond. The value of the
Ulllon Is estimated nt $135,000.
CIIIIMI Near rrei-zlng ,
Andrew Flaher , n Union Pnclllo brakomnn ,
vns found lying beuldu the tracks at Hlxth
ml Plerco atreots yesterday nearly frozen
o death. Ho was taken tn his homo at 811
'lerco ntrcol In the patrol wagon. The po-
Ice think Flxhor had been drlnklm : and
md lain down to take a rest.
Highest of all in LeaveningPowef. Latest U. S. Gov't ' Report.