PV VI ir 1 4' THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY , MAY 13 , 18 ! ) J-TWENTY PAGES. AMONG THE SWELL . FOLKS Biehopthorpo the Bccno of a Very Lovely Tea Lost Week. COOKING CLUB DANCES THE COTILLION ClnrkHnn'ii WoililliiR In thn I. ml of riuwrrn Onmlm tliinnU Oho u Mny I'urty Wlml tlin Circle * nf Hocloty round to llntcrlulii Them. Society tried Its best last week to make Itself believe things were not as stupidly dull as they are , and like all Its highly commendable efforts this one deserved uuc- teis. teis.nut was It successful ? That Is another question , quite an unkind ino , for society needs encouragement thcso beautiful days of May and should bo afforded every assistance In Its attempts at deceiv ing .Itself. However , the week was not devoid of In terest , the tea at Illshopthorpe , the cotillion of the Cooking club nnd the Informal danc ing party of Mrs. Mclkle , to say nothing of other functions quite as noteworthy , making a rather gay May week. There Is nothing In dvldcnce that society Is going to try to bo gay this week , although the season of opera may enliven matters somewhat to the extent of a few box parties. At best the swell world shows signs of running down at tlio heel , which condition will probably prevail until September calls for now shoes and ralnment befitting the fall. Tlin I hurnton JllllM. The Thurjton Hides , company L , First regiment , Infantry , Nebraska National Guards , paraded for Inspection at Its armory on Monday evening May 7. First call sounded at 8:05 : o'clock p. m. , when the men were Inspected by Sergeant Lee Forby prior to the assembly. At 8.1C the assembly sounded. The men all fell In promptly , and the company was formed by First Sergeant William E. Stock- ham. Formation , thirty-two flies ddublo rank. After roll call the command rest was given , and the sixty now waist bclta and plates Just received from Lincoln were Issued to the men by Acting Quartermaster Sergeant Herbert I ) . Taylor , assisted by Corporal Jcssb Tompiett. The company then marched to Us parade ground , where the Inspection was conducted. This was carefully made by Captain Scharff and First Lieutenant Foyo. The company pre sented a very creditable appearance , the men preserving commendable steadiness during the ceremony. The drill In the man ual was most creditably executed , the pieces being handled with "snap" and precision. At the meeting called after drill last Monday evening the following applicants for "members-elect" wore favorably re ported by the recruiting committee and elected members of the Thurston HIHes , viz. : J. A. Shaw , C. P. Warren , C. F. Hacken- burg and Jofm O. Haul. The membership In the Ilifles having reached the extremely gratifying number of ninety officers and men , upon the rec ommendation of the company commander nominations were In order for the selec tion of an additional second lieutenant. Ser geant Leo Forby and Private John Hayward were the nominees for the position , the bal lot resulting In the election of Private Hayward - ward , who received a majority of all the votes cast. Upon motion of Sergeant Forby the election was made unanimous. By the promotion of Lieutenant Hayward the company is to bo congratulated In se curing the services of such an efficient offi cer as he has proved himself to bo while In command of the crack division ot Knights of Pythias fn Omaha for a number of years past. " " Applications for furloughs have been re ceived from Privates W. W. Johnson and M. S. Wright ; Three now applications for membership have been posted on the company bulletin during the past week. Lloutenant-clect John Hayward was the recipient of a magnificent bouquet of roses presented to him by his associates on the fourth floor In the Pacific Express building , In honor of his recent promotion to a lleu- tenantcy In the company. The ornaments for the forage caps , con sisting of the crossed rifles , regimental No. "I , " nnd company letter "L , " will bo Issued to the men on next Monday evening. May 14. On and after Monday , May 14 , the com pany will have the use of the armory con tinuously until September 1. A number of extra drills will bo held the latter part of May , preparatory to the flag presentation and Memorial day parado. On Juno 4 all the non-commissioned offi cers will bo required to pass a satisfactory examination regarding their duties In camp anil In quarters. The examination will be both oral and written , and will Include- the practical use of the piece In the manual. Colonel Henry S. Hotchklss , Inspector general , Nebraska National Guards , was In town last Thursday and called on Captain Scharff. Camp will bo held at Lincoln this year about the 19th of August , and lasting one week. All the members of company L are looking forward with a great deal of pleasure to this encampment. The presentation of colors will cccur on May 23 at the Coliseum. The program In cludes "guard mounting" , exhibition drills by the Omaha guards , Dodge Light guards and Thtirston rllles , speeches by Hon. John M. Thurston , Gen. J. C. Cowln , Governor Crcunso , Mayor Uemls and other promi nent gentlemen. Blixy 1'nrty of tlio Omuliu ( iiwrcls. The May party given by the Omaha Guards Wednesday evening at tholr armory was one of the most delightful functions given by this crack company of the "homo guard. " The hall was n mass of color , silken banner- nttos , flags and festoons brightening the Interior beautifully. At the north end of the hall a raised dlas was erected for the musicians , surrounded by palms and ever greens , making a wonderfully effective pic ture. Dancing began at 9 o'clock , the music being furnished by the Musical Union or chestra , which played the twenty numbers and four extras In a muslclanly manner. There was a. delicious punch served during the evening the members of the guards doing all In tholr power to make the evenIng - Ing a pleasing success. Too much credit cannot bo given the committee having the affair In charge , Messrs Art Cooley , James McDonald and Charles Wltman , Mr. Mc Donald being responsible for the artistic manner In which the hall was decorated. Among the guests present were : Mrs Robert Purvis , Mrs. Mulford , Misses Snyder Hall. Fowler. Althaus , Turner of Kansas City , Coon. Mlddlehall of Sioux City. Dowlo Morton. Warner. Chapman , Madeline Chap man. Getty. Blessing. King. Evans. Hyde , Williams , Wright , Hobbs , Manchester. Gil bert , Arnsod , Smith. Hostotter. Gibson of Jacksonville. Fla. . Seaton. Ponder : Messrs. wallonhaupt , Oulrcrno. Plxloy , McDonald Artor , Wood , Wltman. Purvis , J. E. Doyd , Jr. . Landrlgan , Dr. J. S. Goodmanson , Cock- roll. Murray. Colt , Walker , W. C. Wltman McCaguo , Warner , Hopkins. J. W. Manches ter , llarnum , Harrison. A. 1C. Squlors , Par rot , Wlllla , II. S. Osborno , A. Ilarstow , Ilurmastcr , Ferguson , Anderson. Thatcher. Lieutenant Ten Uyck , Griffiths. Victor Iloso- water , Irving Gardner. Uobb , Greene , A. P. Cone , Lieutenant W. J. Fey , Elliott. Con rad , Colonel Mulford , Colonel H. p. Slium- way. Ci'lebnitfil Thulr Twcnty-rifth Annlvortnry. The twenty-fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs , J. V. Craig's wedding was celebrated at tholr residence In Saratoga Friday oven- Ing. A largo number of friends of the fam ily were present , and the host and hostess received a number of elegant presents , Mr. 'ISImsllo furnished splendid violin music , and Was accompanied by hU daughter at the piano. A male quartet , the "Arlons , " Sam E. Johnson , Sam H. Thompson , Sam Ander son and Wallace Johnson , sang several good numbers , and their efforts were highly ap preciated. Mrs. Drexel sang beautifully an old familiar eng , and was heartily encored. A Hno lunch of Ice cream , cake and fruit was served at 10:30. : There were present ; Messrs. Anderson , 1'nlconor. Adams , James Anderson , Dona- Khue , Drexel , George Craig , Christy , Forbes , Maul , Tlmmons and their wives , and Mrs. ilcKumu , Mr. Elmalle and daughter , Misses O'Donald , Craig , Anderson , McKenna , Dona- ghiie , Messrs. Eddlo Anderson , S. H. Thomp son , Samuel Anderson , Wallace Johnson , Me- Knrlchor and Samuel Johnson , four O'clock Ten nt Itltlioptlioriio. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Worthlngton gave one of the prettiest teas that has been given this season , a season remarkable for the largo number of handsome entertain ments , This occasion was In honor of Miss KohUaat of Now York , niece If the hostess , who will be her gilcst for a few weeks. "IllMiopthopc , " the hospitable homo of ni hop and Mrs. Worthlngton , Is , from an artistic point of view , one of the most Inter esting residences In the city , with Its wealth of old carved woods , marbles , bronzes and Sevres china , paintings , cloisonne , enamels and silver ornaments. Thcro doesn't exist a bit of bare wall nor corner throughout the long suite of rooms. Italian peasa.its and Boucher cherubs smile at one from out their Florentine frames , re calling their counterparts In the Louvre or the Piazza dl Soagna. A multiplicity of old grandfather clocks , with ancient chased dials , strike the hour In harmonious chorus and melody , while on all sides arc/ antique mahogany cabinets , old Trench furniture of the empire , Venetian chests and carved hall seats which have come from countries be yond the sea and represent , In many In stances , valued family Inheritances. The largo dining room , with Its rich colorIng - Ing and subdued light stealing In through stained glass windows , let In high In the wall , presented a charming picture. The table was decorated In roses and at one end Miss Kountzo poured tea and Miss Yates , at the opposite end , served chocolate. At a uldo table Miss Doane served lee cream and berries and Miss Kountzo of Denver served the strawberry frappe. Miss Hcssle Yates , MIss'Dundy and Miss Oliver also assisted In serving the light refreshments. Among those present wcro noticed : Dean and Mrs. Gardner , Canon and Mrs. Doherty , Mrs. E. P. Peck , Mrs. Warren Rogers , Mrs. Newton Ilarkalow , Mrs. Kclley , Mrs. Larson , Mrs. Arthur Smith , Mrs. Leonard , Mrs. Lacey , Mrs. Mctcalf , Mrs. Cornish , Mrs. Lewis Itecd , Mrs. Ayers , General and Mrs. Brooke , Miss Jentlo Yates , Miss Lemon of St. Joe , Miss Helen Mlllard. Miss Collins. Miss IJurns , Miss Palmer. Miss Chase , Miss lialcombo , Miss Ulshop , Miss McKenna , Miss Amy Barker , Miss Mabel Ilalcombe , Mlsa McClelland , Miss Wlllard of Oregon , Messrs. Wilson , Dehu , Darling , John Worthlngton and others. _ _ In Honor of Mtsn Wright. As nn opening for the magnificent new Independent Order of Odd Fellows' hall , a grand ball was given Miss Eleanor Wright of 2719 Decatur street , Monday evening , by her parents , and It was a very fit Initiatory for the above hall , which Is one of the finest In the city. The grand march was led by Miss Wright and Mr. J. C. Buchanan , and was partici pated In by forty couples. The decorations were superb , , there being palms and ferns In profusion around the hall. A largo floral pleco , the gift of the U. K. of A. , occupied a prominent place among numerous other floral pieces. Among the many costumes wore particularly no ticed the following : Miss Wright , pink silk , la Franco roses ; Mrs. Wright , black silk , passementerie and diamonds ; Miss Beccher , scarlet silk trimmed with chiffon , la Franco roses ; Miss Burstall , black silk ; Miss- Thomson , green silk velvet ; Mrs. U. N. Burgess , cream lace ; Mrs. D. L. Morgan , white lace ; Miss M. Campion , white silk ; Mrs. T. Rublcarn , lavcndar silk nnd velvet ; Mrs. Judge TIpton , black silk ; Mrs. A. J. Eaton , black crape ; Miss E. Whltchcad , ashes of tea roses , silk ; Miss Ethel Slevers , black silk lace , marcchal ncll roses ; Miss A. E. Christie , lavendar cloth , with velvet ; Mrs. H. Jackson , scarlet silk , black lace ; Mrs. D. C. Whltehead , black silk , pearls ; Miss Bcsslo Jackson , white silk ; Miss Lyla Eaton , scarlet silk. Among those dancing were Mr. nnd Mrs. Wright , Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rublcarn , Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Eaton , Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Thomson , Mr. and Mrs. Judge TIpton , Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Burgess , Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Morgan ; Mr. nnd Sirs. C. E. Black , Mr. and Mrs. Jackson , Mr. J. C. Buchanan , Miss Wright , Mr. C. T. Butler , Miss M. Cramp- ton , Mr. H. T. Whltohead , Miss Carrie Arold , Mr. H. H. Whltehead , Miss Edith Whltehead , Mr. F. F. Brenamen , Miss A. E. Christie , Mr. W. Beecher , Miss Stella Beecher , Mr. Van Horn , Miss Ameson , Mr. Charles Foster , Miss Busstall , Mr. Charles E. Bechtold. Miss Alllo Foland , Mr. H. C. Hansen , Miss Ethel Slevers , Mr. Frank Freeman , Miss Verda Foland , Mr. Hay Wagner , Miss B. Cain , Mr. S. H. Osborn. Miss D. C. Whltohead , Mr. Ed Marnell , Mr : O. Epeneter. Mnrrloil la California. The wedding of Miss Julia Clarkson , daughter of Major T. S. Clarkson , at Santa Clara , Cal. , on Wednesday last to Mr. Al fred P. Wolcott of Moreno. Gal. , formerly of Omaha , was peculiarly an Omaha scene amidst California bloom. The ceremony occurred at the fruit ranch of Iluv. I. G. Gasenann , formerly nn Omaha citizen. Out of doors , alongside the cottage , under a great live oak tree , whose branches spread over sixty foot in width , there was arranged such a profusion of roses and palms and flowers as ono must go to the land of flowers to see. The bridal party stood In front of a screen of roses 20x10 foot and under n bell of roses of equal pro portions. Mrs. W. J. Broatch , Mrs. F. A. Schneider and son Charles , Mrs. Taft and daughter and other people were present and enjoyed the beauties of the sceno. After n wedding-breakfast the wedding party wont to San Francisco for a few days , and will go thence to Los Angeles for a short stay and thence to the fruit farm of the groom In Klversldo county. They will bo accompanied by Major Clarkson , who after a short stay at his daughter's now homo will return to Omaha about the 21st. Students of UrulKlitcm Collect ) Kntcrtnln. Wednesday evening next the students of Crelghton college will present the thrilling tragedy entitled , "Elma , the Last of the Saronldl , " In the college hall. Some time ago the students of tills Institution ren dered "Tho Merchant of Venice , " nnd the able manner In which they brought out the difficult parts of this play shows that they have no llttlo knowledge of the dramatic art. In their preparation for the coming event the boys have been unusually active , and will endeavor to keep up their reputation. The play , moreover. Is ono well calculated to display the power * of the actors. It re lates the unflinching faith of n young Chris tian hero whom neither the prospects of" wealth and power nor. all the threats of hatred and violence Could bond from his devotion to the Savior , and ends with his martyrdom for his God. KntortalnrU at Ten , Mrs. Ezra Mlllard and Miss Mlllard en tertained at dinner on Sunday Mrs. and Miss Collins , Mrs. James H , Pratt and Mlsa Pratt , Dr. nnd Mrs. Harold Gtfford nnd Mr. Alfred Mlllard. The table decorations were In Franco roses and tinted Bohemian glass of the sumo shade as the flowers. The hostess and her daughter have collected no much beautiful Dresden china and crys tal , as well ns quaint silver , during their various European trips that their table appointments are a constant feast for the oyo. oyo.Mrs. Mrs. Mlllard and her family leave Omaha during the latter part of the month for New York nnd Boston , prior to sailing for Europe , their objective point being Dresden. . Mr. uiiil MM Henry lilx L'titcrtiiln , Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rx ! entertained the "Jolly Sixteen" Wednesday evening. The house was decorated In pink and white , and prcgreislvo high five was played. Mr. Max Helchenberg and Miss Theresa Jahn won the llrut prizes , and Mr. Horace Holfrage and Mrs. A. Plel won the consolation prizes. Delightful refreshments were served , nnd several selections on the piano were rendered by Miss Lena Tabbing and Laura Schwab. Those present were : Messrs. Hoag , Plel. Wlndhelm , Hlx. Max HolchSnbcrg. Louis HolchenberK. Molhledo Helfrage , Misses Clara and Theresa Jahn. Tobblns. Fruehauf , Schwab , Mcsdames HOUR. Plel and Ulx. Comonlua School. Last Thursday afternoon the seventh nnd eighth grades , under the care of Miss White nnd Miss Carney , enjoyed n very profitable half holiday. A visit was made to the man ual training department of the High tichool and afterwards the High school cadets drilled. Next the Llnlnger art gallery was visited , nnd hero for over an hour the chil dren wcro delighted lu looking at the beau tiful paintings and works of art. Mr. Lin- Ingcr was happy In showing his young vis itors alt that ho could In the short tlmo they were there , giving them clear Ideas ot the difference In art and artists at savernl periods of the world's history. Mr. Lln lnger expressed his surprise that these visits wore not more frequent , nnd showed by hla pleasant , happy tnnod It had been as great n pleasure to him as1 to the children , ( Inrnmii for thp Cooking Chili. There could not have been anything more appropriate or more thoroughly delightful than the cotillion which Miss N'ast gave to the members of the Cooking club nnd n few Invited guests Wednesday evening. The rooms wcro prettily arrange ! for dancing , the music was particularly Inviting and Mr. John Patrick led his associates through many Intricate figures , which were danced with all the zest of days gone by , when many of thn guests were members of the Capltcl Hill cotillion years ago. Tlio favors were very unique , everything being Bug- gestlvo of the culinary department. Ono el for the young ladles were white dotted swiss aprons , while the gentlemen received hugo paper carving knives. Besides this thro wcro a largo number of tiny papier macho plates , upon which were different fruits and vegetables. The refreshments were all prepared by the members of the club , and they wore delicious. Those pres ent wore : Mr. and Mrs. Offult , Mr. nnd Mrs. Hull , Mr. and Mrs. Learned , Miss Chandler , Miss Mabel Balcombo , Miss Nash , Miss Mary Nash , Miss Hodman , Miss Kountze , Miss Kountzo of Denver , MUs Oliver of Plttsburg , Miss Yates , Miss Besslo Yates. Miss Pratt , Miss Lemon of St. Joseph , Miss McKenna , Mr. John Patrick , Mr. Robert Patrick , Mr. Drake , Mr. Cartan , Mr. Cudahy , Mr. Gulou , Mr. Crofoot , Mr. Dean , Captain Crowder , Mr. Wilson , Mr. Hall , Mr. Gannett , Mr. Lyman , Mr. Kountze. _ I'rctty Dancing Tarty. Miss Sheldon and Miss Olive Sheldon en tertained their friends at n dnnclng party at tholr homo , 2228 Ohio street , Thursday evening. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening , after which dancing was resumed. There wcro present : Mr. nnd Mrs. Dlckson , Miss Sheldon , Miss Cameron , Besslo Cameron , Edna Patch , Gertrude Luce , Clara Gibson , Bertha Robertson , Sue Brady , Anna Gausney , Anna Malcolm , Mrs. Dr. Upjohn ; Messrs. Willis Sloan , F. Cheat- wood , Solomon , Carrier , Gausney , Silver , Forrell , Nlckols , Dr. Upjohn , Russel and Sheldon. oril anil ( iodno. Ono of the prettiest weddings of the sea son occurred last Wednesday , when Mr. Paul D. Bcresford and Miss Grace M. Godso were united In marriage by Rev. Mr. Patterson. The ceremony took place nt the residence of the bride's mother , 202 North 18th street , nnd was strictly private , only the relatives of the bride and groom being present. The house was prettily decorated for the occa sion with ferns and roses. Immediately on the conclusion of the cere mony Mr. and Mrs. Beresford departed for New York , where they will remain for some tljne. _ - DolngH In Social Circles. Mrs. G. M. Hitchcock went to Lincoln on Friday morning. The Debutantes' Cooking club met nt Miss Dandy's on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Metcalf have gone to Hot Springs , S. D. , for a few days. Miss Mary Kebhausen of North Platte , Neb. , Is visiting friends and old acquaint ances. Mr. T. W. Brennemen of the Adams Ex press company U visiting friends In St. Joseph. Miss Belle Dewey leaves before long for Washington , where she will bo the guest of Mrs. Smith. The engagement Is announced of Miss Genevlevo M. .Dodson of North Omaha to Mr. Louis R. Hough. Miss Kathleen Smith left Saturday for a month's visit In Minneapolis , the guest of Miss Gertrude Collins. Mrs. Frank E. Hartlgan nnd two children departed on Thursday for a two months' sojourn at Hot Springs , S. D. Miss Kountze and Miss Oliver , who have boon the guests at Forest Hill , anticipate leaving Omaha early this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Buchanan left for Hot Springs , S. D. , on Friday morning , where Mr. Buchanan goes In search of health. Friday evening a beautiful dinner was given at Happy Hollow , In honor of Miss Kountze , Miss Oliver and Miss Kohlsaat. Mrs. C. G. Sprague , who has been making an extended trip through Texas for several weeks , returned homo on Tuesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Kurz gave a card party to their friends Thursday evening. Ice cream and cake were ssrved at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Samuel Brown and her son , Mr. Samuel A. Brown , left on Thursday for Now York , whence they will shortly sail for Europe. Friday evening a banquet was tendered to Prof. Chambers by his old pupils and friends nt Council Bluffs. A largo number were present from Omaha. A small Impromptu dance was given at the Madison Wednesday evening. Everyone ono had n Jolly tlmo and at a reasonable hour the party dispersed. Mrs. Charles A. Dean leaves for the cast the latter part of this week. On her return Mrs. Dean will bring as her guest for the summer Miss Jessie Sturgls. Omaha lodge No. 1 , I. W. of A. , will glvo a card party , stag social and entertainment to the brothers and friends Monday evening at their hall , 1210 Farnam street. Miss Jontlo Yates returned from St. Joseph on Wednesday after a most enjoyable - able visit. She brought with her Miss Lemon , who will bo a guest at Hillside. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Conkllng , who have been spending the winter In Florida , re turned homo to Omaha last week. Mrs. Conkllng's health Is somewhat Unproved. Dr. nnd Mrs. R. C. Moore loft for south ern California Wednesday , to bo gene about six weeks. From there they will co by steamer to San Francisco and other points of Interest. Misses Estelln Fltzpatrlck , Maymo Allen nnd Annie McGuIre entertained 100 of their numerous friends Thursday evening at the beautiful residence of M. Donovan , 2339 South Thirteenth street. The May party given last Saturday evenIng - Ing by the young pupils of Mr. and Mrs. Morand was ono ot the prettiest sights ot the season and terminated the dancing school season of ' 94 most delightfully. Married , nt Santa Clara , Cal. , Wednos- dny , May 9 , by Rov. I. G. Gasenann , Miss Julia Clarkson , daughter of Major T. S. Clarkson of Omaha , and Mr. Alfred P. Wol cott of Moreno , Rlvorsldo county , Cal , Miss Drelfua entertained for a few of her friends at her homo on Cans street Satur day evening. About twenty were present. Some charming vocal selections wcro sung and dancing was the order of the evening. Mons. G. Chatelaln gave the .second of his second series ot readings In French yesterday morning at the residence of Mrs. John L. Webster. The subject for the next reading will be selections from the poet Copplc. Myrtle Reynolds celebrated her 7th birth day Friday at the residence of her parents , 012 North Seventeenth street , and enter tained n number of her llttlo friends. She was the recipient of a number of pretty presents. Wednesday evening Mrs. C. G. Sprague entertained nt dinner Miss Ellen Beach Yaw , Mr. Charles Yaw , Mr. Maximilian Dick and Miss Lay , members of the Yaw Concert company. Later qulto a number of musical friends of Dr. and Mrs. Sprague called In honor of Miss Yaw , who Is qulto a dimming person to meet socially. Mrs. A. C. Pcnnock and daughter , Miss Carrlo Maude Ponnock , returned early last week from Los Angeles , where they have been wintering. Mrs. Pennock Is much Im proved In health , and will remain In Omaha during the summer. Mlsa Pennock , after a few week ] visit In the cltv , will go on to Now York City to prosecute her study of music. The afternoon reception given for Miss Ellrn Beach Yaw on Thursday afternoon by the musical department of the Woman's club was In every way a success. The guests wcro received by Mrs. J. R. Buchanan , who presented Miss Yaw and Miss Lay , the pianist , and assisting were the Misses Hawley - ley , Mlsi Tallaferro ana MUs Alice Chase. At n table prettily decorated with La Franco roses In Abundance Mrs. llaller poured tea , whllo Mrs. Metcalf served delicious straw berry Ico. j i i . Mrs. J. S. UrlgRs good to- Chicago this week to attend n special meeting of the exe cutive committee of the Board of Lady Managers of the World's Columbian exposi tion , which Is called to mpjt at Masonic temple next TucadaKfc The meeting of thr Park. Avenue lion Ami club at Mrs. t ) . II. Wheeler's on Monday evening was n great success , nearly every inamber of the club bolng present. The house was very attractive , will ) cut flower * In profusion , nnd the score cards unusually elaborate. The pftscs-wero Won by Mrs. Purvis , Mrs. Cady. Mr. Uaum nnd Mr. Bartlett. | p Captain and Mrs. William P. Goodwin have Issued Invltatl/ms to the marriage ot their daughter , MIsS Loin Goodwin , to Mr. Charles Henry Ilustln at St. Luke's church , Vancouver , Wash. , Saturday , June 2. 2 o'clock. A reception will follow frcm 3 to 5 o'clock In Captain Goodwin's quarters at Vancouver barracks. Mr. Rustln Is the eldest - est son of Captain nnd Mrs. C. B. Rustln' of this city nnd Is n well Jtnown engineer of the Pacific coast. Mrs. Dexter L. Thomas entertained the Hard Times Whist club Monday evening. This was the third meeting of the club nnd the prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hopper. Preliminary to the games were vocal nnd Instrumental selections by Miss Clara Thomas ami Miss Blackmoro. Be sides the regular members the following guests played : Misses Ulrlch. Evclcth. Clara Thomas , Mr. Jeffries and C. L. Thomas. The next meeting will bo with Mrs. U. L. Lockwood , Twenty-eighth and Charles. Cards nro out announcing the marriage of Charles Schalkenbach and Miss Mlnnlo J. Wood on May 9. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. W. K. Beans In the parlors of the Madison , nt high noon on Wednesday , In the presence of a very few friends of the family. Mr. and lira. Schalkenbach will re main nt the Mndlson until May 21 , when they leave for tholr future home , the south , Mr. Schnlkenbach having business Interests In Mobile , Ala. , and Nicaragua. The bride has long been Identified with the educational life of Omaha , having been one of tlio public teachers for years. She Is a bright and en tertaining woman and a host of well wishes go with her Into her now life. Mrs. William Bayard Mclkle. for Miss Kountzo of Denver nnd Miss Oliver of Pitts- burg , guests at Forest Hill , entertained with an Informal dancing party that was one of the prettiest affairs of the week , Those dancing were : Miss Kountzc , Miss Oliver , Miss Kohlsaat , Miss Eugenia Kountzc , Miss Webster , Miss Burns , Miss Smith , Miss Chandler- Miss Pratt , Miss Palmer , Miss Balcomba , Miss Mabel Hal- combo , Mr. Kountzc , Mr. Davis , Mr. Hall , Mr. Zug , Mr. Cartan , Mr. Gannett , Mr. Lyman , Mr. Baldrlge , Mr. Wilson , Mr. Funk- housor , Mr. Mullen , Mr. Palmer , Bishop and' Mrs. Worthlngton , Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Connell , Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rogers , Mr. and Mrs. George Paterson , Mr. and Mrs. William Morris , Mr. nnd Mrs. Carrier , Mr. nnd Mrs. Winston , Dr. Glfford , Mr. nnd Mrs. George Smith. Among the many happy events of the season was a reception given by Mr. and Mrs. Lowls Henderson at their now home on Sherman avenue. Flowers and refresh ments were In abundance , and all enjoyed a most delightful May evening. Those pres ent were : Mr. and Mrs. Axel Helgren , Mr. nnd Mrs. C. Pnsset , Mr. and Mrs. S. Sho- berg , Mr. W. Crow nnd Mis ! A. O'Neal , Mr. T. Helgren and Miss C. Knight , Mr. and Mrs. F. Burman , Mc : > J. . S. Helgron and Miss Klllburn , Mr. M. Larson and Miss J. Hartman - man , Mr. H. Llnd and Miss H. Floodman , Mr. Roy Walker amJIMjss Ida Wagner , Mr. A. Wlkstrom nnd Mies A. Sandoll , Mr. C. Peterson nnd Miss ET Flbdman , Mr. C. An derson and Miss Julia Burqulst , Mr. K. Swanson and Miss -Ousta Farm , Mr. J. P. Jerpe and wife , Mr. S. Nordstrum , Miss Ruth Blomborg , Miss H. Helgren. Miss A. Blnmberg. Miss A. Llnblod , Miss E. Larson , Miss E. Peterson. * * IX LOCAL 3IUt > lC.L VlllCLKS. f / * On Friday evening , fay 18 , the Omaha Mandolin Orchestrft , ami | Imporlal Banjo and Guitar club gives Its concert at Doyd's , and judging from tlfc sale "of tlcltets It is safe to say tiat } .no.Joca concert has ever "before aroused" suclr nerai lntorest and enthusiasm In Omaha. Every box Is en gaged , and as the occupants of most of the boxes , as well as the clubs , intend to decor ate , Boyd's will present quite a gay appear ance Friday evening. Following Is the program : PAUT I. March Gaiety Hausehlld Omaha Mandolin Orchestra. Soprano Solo La Serenata Jlrs. Martin Cnhn. Galop On the Mill Dam , Babb Imperial Banjo and Guitar Club. Tenor Solo , Come , Darling- , Come John B. Fisher. Selection from Faust Gounod Mnjidolln nnd Gultnr Quartet. PART II. Mazurka Bella Waldteufel Mandolin Orchestra. March Progression Foden Quartet of Guitars. Darkles Patrol Lansing Banjo and Guitar Clubs. Soprano Solo Sogno D'Amor Waltz Song Gregh Mrs. Martin Cahn. Banjo Solo Old Folks at Home Mr. E. II. Cummlngs. March High School Cadets Sousa- Mnndolln Orchestra. Mr. J. E. Butler , Accompanist. The following program will bo performed at the 11 o'clock serviqes at Trinity cathe dral this morning : Organ Prelude Gado Vonlto Hopkins Te Deum Vogrldge ' 'Jubilate , Dudley Buck Anthem for Offertory Hear My Prayer , soprano solo , Mrs. Cot ton , with obligate cnorus , Mendelsshon ; Postlude march fiom TnnnhauHer , Wfigner. W. T. Carleton , whoso company will Inau gurate a summer season of opera at Boyd's Monday evening , May 21 , Is a delightful story teller , ono of the very best on or off the stage. Although somewhat reserved with strangers to his friends he Is a prince of good fellows. When hero recently with his admirable opera company , which Is to make Boyd's resound \vlth melody shortly , he told a Bco man of his first experience on the stage. Hathcr than spoil a good story the well known baritone is quoted literally : "I wat ) engaged as 'singing , walking gentle man' with Hurry Sullivan. It was then the custom to have an operetta commcnco the ovonlng'B entertainment , and was generally regarded as a means of 'playing the audience In' for the Important piece do resistance' , either a tragedy or a comedy. Tlio theater was- the Holborn In London and I was cast for the part of Tom Tug In Dlbdln's operetta , 'The Waterman. ' The part has excellent opportunities for the singer and I had been warmly received until the niomont arrived when Tom Is rejected by his sweetheart and makes his exit with tho. pathetic song , 'Then Farewell , My Trlm-lnillt-'Whorry , ' the last llnotclng 'some frleudly ball shall lay mo low. ' As I made my exjt , backing off the stage and looking t niY.aweothoart with a woeful expression of _ toep ! despair at my rejection , I encountered a heavy , rustic chair , placed In the Ulng , I rather fancy by design , and the result VTUB that I turned a back somersualt over.tho chair and when I arose with a bruised lind'thumlllatcd feeling I heard the audloriuo literally screaming with laughter. I reghittto say that slnco I loft the grand opera ropartolro and sang In comic opera I have often renewed my as sociation with the circus. " Mr. Carleton returns lor his summer sea son In Omaha with thu highest praises from the loading cities on the Pacific coast. Miss Vincent , htu prlma dUUria ; has boon received with Haltering favor , " while Miss Boll , the operatic soubrette , has won her way Into the hearts ot theater goers. In addition to these the company Inc'utles J , C. Taylor , J N. Iloyniml. Tom Illcketts , H. M. Imano Stephen Porter , with a chorus of forty. Wednesday afternoon the music depart ment bf the Woman's club will give n rccltn at Meyer's hall , the program being as fol lows : Address . V. . . . . , . Dr. DUrycn Know est Thou the Lund . . . . .Thomas Mrs. Rogers. Polaccn Brlllantc. , . Weber Mrs. Whltmorc. Alia Stella Confldcnte . Roband Mrs. Rogers. The Stryk-en-BInas-Lust club , director Df Bactcns , gives Its last Informal recital on May 17 nt Ford & Charlton's music rooms Miss Frances Rocdor will bo the vocalist Solos by Mrs. A. Mnhoncy , Miss Balbach Mrs. Campbell nnd Mr. Olof Norwntl. Dr Dnetcns will play the "KreuUcr Sonata' with Mr. Martin Calm. The following Is the program for the rom pllmontary concert to bo given Mlsa Myrtle E. Coon nt Free Masons' auditorium , corner Sixteenth and Capitol nvcnue , Wcdnesdnj evening , May 24 : Piano Solo Sonntn Pnthptlqui.IJecthovci Mmc. Hcss-Fuchs. " ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' Mr."j. T. Voiine'fl ! 'cc'lio' ; 'Mr. 'Lov'e'l'f Dunn second violin ; Mr. Knrbnch , Unto ; Mr. Franz Adelmun , first violin. Alto Solo Avc Mnrla ( Intermezzo from Cnvnllerln Ilustlcnnn ) , violin obligate . . . MiiHcngn Miss Anna S. Ulshop. Rccltnton-Tho ! .liners . Adclcr Mm. K. Matlipion. Soprano Solo Jewel Song ( Faust ) . , . Gounod Miss Myrtle 13. Coon. PART II. Tenor Solo Adieu Mnrlc . Adams Mr. W. . Wllklns. Violin Solo . Selectei Mr. Hnns Albert. Basso Solo The PIrntc ( from opern Mr. Jules l.umbnril. Soprnno Solo Cndlz Jlnlds ( Bolero ) . . Dellbc.s String quartet nnd piano accompaniment Miss Coon. Mixed Qimrtct GoOd Nlgbt Ucloved.Plnsut MISM Coon , uoprnno ; Miss lllshop , nltcMr ; Wllklns , tenor ; Mr. Pcnnell , basso , The Apollo club will give Its last conccr of the season Thursday evening at Boyd's Mr. Thomas J. Pennell , conductor. The club will bo assisted by Miss Mlnnlo E Gaylord nnd Miss Virginia Robinson. The program Is as follows : Awake the Harp ( Creation ) . Hnnde Apollo Club. Arlon Waltz . Enge Male Chorus. Violin Solo Miss Robinson. Blow Bugle , Blow . Florlo Apollo Club. Song Miss Gaylord. n When the Hues of Daylight . Relsslger b Trooper's Song . Gndc Male Chorus. Violin Solo . . ' . . . . . Miss Robinson. The Chafer nnd the Flower . Male Chorus. Song . . . . . Miss Gnylord. Selections from Handel's "Creation" Thu Marvelous Word . Miss Gnylord nnd Chorus. With Verdure Clnd . Miss Gnylord. The Heavens Are Telling . Miss Gaylord , Mr. Wllklns , Mr. Potter and Chorus. Helen Lament , late prlma donna of the New York Casino company , will Join the Calhoun - houn Opera company at the Fifteenth Street theater today. She will bo remembered by Omaha theater goers for her excellent work In "Nadjy" and other comic opera organiza tions. Mr. Taber will glvo his twenty-ninth or gan recital this afternoon at 3:30 : In the First Congregational church , and will bo ns- slsted by Mr. J. Northrup , tenor. Mr. Northrup has been studying with Mrs. Cot ton the pa'jt four months , nnd ho Is in excel lent singing condition. His many friends will bo glad to hear him In this recital. The recitals will bo discontinued after Sunday , May 27. The following program will bo given : PART I. Andante from 1st Symphony . Bethoven Uagetelle . Scharwenka Prayer from "Lohengrin" . Wngner Tenor Solo Chnrity . Faure Mr. Northrup. PART II. Overture Poet nnd Pensant . Suppe Russian Romance . Hoffman Communion In G . Batiste Triumphal March . Archer cnoitcn sEitriujsii TODAY , Plymouth Congregational Church Regu lar services. Trinity Cathedral C. N. Gardner , dean. Services as usual. Young Women's Christian Association- Gospel services at 4 p. m. Subject , "Follow ing Afar Off. " All Saints' Church Morning , rite of con- flrmation will be administered. Other serv ices as usual. First Presbyterian Church Rev. J. M. Pat terson will speak In the evening on "A De fense of Judas. " Kountzo Memorial Lutheran Church- Morning , regular services. Evening , ro- sponslvo scripture service. Park Avenue United Presbyterian Church- Rev. E. B. Graham will preside at the mornIng - Ing service. No evening service. Hanscom Park Methodist Episcopal Church Rov. William P. Murray , pastor. Evening sermon on "Tho Religion of Great Authors. " Trinty Methodist Episcopal Church Uov. W. K. Beans , pastor. Morning , fifth anni versary of the Epworth league. Evening , anniversary concert. Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. L. M. Kuhns , pastor. Morning , celebration of the Lord's supper. Evening , "The Egyptian Migration. " Unitarian Church Rev. Newton Mann , pastor. Morning services as usual. EvenIng - Ing , lecture by Gerhard GJerston on the Nor wegian poet , Bjornsen. First Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. Frank Crane will deliver a sermon In the evening on "Mary Washington and Other Mothers. " Westminster Presbyterian Church From now on Sunday evening services will begin at C o'clock. Evening meeting for the next four weeks will bo devoted to singing and musical exercises. People's Church Rev. Charles W. Savldgo. pastor. Morning subject. "God's Ministers. " Baptizing at Courtland beach at t30 ; p. m. Evening subject , "Redeeming the rimo. Rev. Savldgo will also set asldo Alfred Iren- orry for the ministry , and ho will bo ap pointed to preside over the church at Mas cot , Neb. Oaranicn I.envo for Texan. ST. LOUIS , May 12. George Hosmer , Fred Plalstcd , Fred ICoenle nnd John Teomer , the oarsmen who have been In this city for some tlmo , left tcdny for Austin , Tex. , to lake part In the regatta there next month. Hosmer , Teenier and Plalsted nro entered In the Austin slnglo scull professional champion ship events , nnd Teemer nnd Hosmer will pull together In the double scull race. PrlncoM Colonim Traveling In ! t. CHICAGO , May 12. Princess Colonim ar rived In Chicago In her private car today by the .Northwestern and continued her Journey to Now York without delay. The princess denied herself to nil cnllers during the half hour her car remained at the sta tion. Highest of all in Lcavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report ABSOUUTEIY PURlf li i J Singing Societies Preparing for mi Impor tant Musical Event , SAENGERFEST TO BE HELD AT COLUMBUS A MinlciU i\rnl : tlmt Will Ailil Hutrriil OlinptcM to Ilio ( Irriniiii History of tlio yiuto Society Notes. The biennially recurring cnjoynblo event , tlio Nebraska HnctiKcrfoat , will tnko plnca this year at Columbus , Neb. , on Annual 24 , 25 ami 20. 1'nrllclimtltii ; In tills will bo all of ttio German singing societies ot note throughout tlio stnto. The iirogrnm , only partially completed ns yet. evidences that the arrangements nro to bo upon n scale not Inferior to those of former years. This year's effort , If anything , promises to sur pass previous ones ai n grand vocal concert by hundreds of German singers. Conspicu ous among the different vcrelns In attend ance will bo , of course , the several Omaha societies , notably the Saengcr- bunil , Llcderkraira nud Schlvtlzer tlesuiiB- vcreln , the members of which arc now under special training by I'rof. Ulmrles I'etorson. Austerely adhering to a course ot training considered perhaps n llttl ? too rigorous by some , Mr. 1'ctersen has fully demonstrated Mis abilities to bring voice culture to a high standard In the societies under his charge , and expression Is therefore given In German circles to the opinion that the local partici pating members In the saungerfest will distinguish themselves to the credit of the city , musically speaking. From sev-nty-tlve to 100 local singers have so far nlgntOu 1 their Intention to take part at Columbus , and from 200 to 300 more arc expected from other places. An excursion train will bo run from this city to the point of meeting on Friday. August 24. This l.slng the lirst day of the test It will IIP devoted mainly to re ceiving the visitors at Columbus. Jleyoml some vocal music being rendered discur sively and a snengcr comrrce In the cyan- Ing llttlo else will bo done at this time The following day the grand concert will lake place and Sunday , the third and last day , everybody Is expected to enjoy them selves at a picnic , with which the fest Is to bo concluded. horloty Nolci. Arrangements Imvo been made by the Tel Jed Sokol for an excursion on Juno 10 to Druno , Neb. , where a picnic Is to bo given by different Ilohemlaii gymnast societies of this state. The program Includes turning exhibitions and friendly competitive drills by the teams. Local Bohemian turners and tholr friends are scheduled to leave Onuilia at 8:30 : on the morning of that date , via the Fremont , Elkhorn & Missouri Valley road. The Llcderkranz will conclude Its series of Indoor entertainments , which have been a source of amusement to all the members and their friends , this afternoon at the Farnam street hall. A well prepared nlusl- cal program guarantees an enjoyable occasion to all who will bo In attendance. The Saengerbund has changed headquarters again and now meets for practice in the commodious hall where the Sutorlous Mando lin club Is also holding Its rehearsals. Every Wednesday evening the Saengerbund may bo found there. Members of the Turnverein , both actives and bears , will march to the tune of flfo and drum to Humor's park this morning , where the day will bo spent In exciting drills and amateur athletic oxcrclscs. T.mllcB IftKUo it Cull. LEXINGTON , May 12. The ladles have Issued a call for a mass meeting ot the cit izens of Fayetto county , to bo held at tho' opera house hero on Monday , to publicly protest against the ronomlnatlon of Colonel Drecklnrldge. Speeches will bo made by several prominent persons. . Dcnmml I'nriimnont Slclmvnllis. The Doard of Public Works has put a stop to the repairs begun , by the Missouri Pacific railroad to wooden sidewalks on their prop erty on Sherman avenue. There has been omo tendency to nvndo the ordinance pro viding for permanent sidewalks on paved streets In tlmt vicinity by tfe'opliiR the wooden ones In repair and the board proposes to prevent Its continuance. * on * Tni i\tvi : ttrrni : i : titrir. Headers of ll lit literature will bo agree ably surprhod by tlio announcement of An other literary production by local talent , the latest effort being entitled , "Off Ih6 l-'aco of the K.mli , " Mr. l.cstor Uodlno , the author , Is already known In literary circlet. In his prologue the author defines his aim as "a deslro to present food for rolled Ion In the form of n short order lunch that will not produce literary dyspepsia , " and to tell the truth ho has far exceeded this aim , his skit being n sure and Infallible euro for all forms of blues. Mr. Hotline's style In simple , clear. Imaginative and , above nil , entertaining , and his pages all through nro Illuminated with n lively vein of immoK Hugcr Hush , who was taken "off from the face of the earth. " Is a religious mnvcrlck who believes In "smoking In this world and not In the next. " On his 30th birthday hla mother sends him a cake that "looked larger than a cyclorama building , " and at the same time throws out a hint that this would bo an appropriate tlmo to make a "choice of church. " lietucon bites at the cake ho reflects , mid In the midst of his ro- llccttons Is carried off In the arms of Mor pheus , by whom he Is finally planted on the back of " " ' a "trusty" I'egnsua. From this on begins the narrative of hla sights nnd experiences In the upper realm , where ho meets the ghosts of the good and the bad , the wrongdoers and the wronged , nnd hero arc unfolded surprising revelations of the other sldo of llfo that will cnliso men and women to think , and between thinks to smile , oven to letting loose many a hearty laugh. On his strange steed ho appears able to Jump from nowhere to everywhere In n promiscuous Jiffy , and thus he takes the reader by the mind's hand , as It were showing him through the tents of the great universal show of the hereafter , sldo shows Included , and a slnglo faro of $ t takes you Into all , from board to board of the cloth cover. Sold by all newsdealers. llnrkn- low llros. , general agents , 407 South Fit tcenth street , Omaha. Paper cover. 60 cents. Ladies' Suits. A CLEARING SALE. No matter what the price , you'll find them properly cut , well made , and designs that are new and taking. 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