THE OMAHA DAILY JtEBi STOTPAY , PEOBMIBIl 0 , 189-1.
KNlCltJLIEST OF SPORTS
roncors' ' Olub of Omaha and Bomo of Its
Representatives.
SWELL WEDDINGS OF ! HE PAST SEVEN DAYS
Aftermath of the Multli-Yulcn Nuptials
Hcccptlons nnd lean Unit Unvo Joy
to society Swell * Attunes I.lndsojr
and Crounte .Mnko Their Debuts.
"Fencing for Fencing's Sake" Is to bo the
unwritten motto of the Fencers' club of
Omaha , now full fledged , having Its comple
ment of oincers and already sixty active
members , enthusiasts every one In this most
delightful of pastimes. The club has se
cured modest but very neat rooms In the
Ilatngo building , and here the men and
women parry and thrust under the direction
of Auguste Leon Denis , a graduate of the
government school of Jolnvlllo le Pont and
an ex-master of arms In the French army.
Thomas Rogers Klmball is the president of
the club , Edward P. Mullen vice president ,
Arabel M. Klmball treasurer , and Dr. Felix
J. Despecher secretary. Among those who
are actively engaged In learning the In
tricacies of this knlghtllest of sports may
bs mentioned the names of KounUe , Oarneau ,
Popplcton , Hall , Holdrege , Patrick , Horbach ,
Saunders , Klmball , Palmer , Cudahy , Illng-
walt , Dandy , Webster. And the club already
contains several exceptionally good fencers ,
among whom arc Dr. Deepecher and Messrs.
Mullen and Clark. The women , however ,
Bceem to be more energetic than the men , and
In consequence they are showing decided ad
vancement In this sport , In which the In
terest Is BO close , so Intense. There Is no
pastime In which the expenditure of mus
cular exertion and head work Is so nicely
proportioned as In fencing. "You are here
In active touch with you opponent ; the deli
cate rod of steel In your grasp Is a lightning
conductor that Instantaneously flashes
through your brain the knowledge of what
attack your adversary Is meditating. Every
faculty of your brain , every muscle of your
body , every nerve of eye and hand , all ore
on the alert , and you llvo more Intensely
moro vividly In an assault of a quarter of
an hour than most people do In a week , " Is
the way some devotee describes the latest
fad of the " 400 , " although one of the oldest
of athletic exercises.
The modern school of fencing Is founded
upon the old sword play of Spain , and was
Introduced Into France by travelers from
that country , and Into Italy through the con
quest of Sicily by the Spanish Dourbons.
From Henry III , who was himself an ex
pert fencer , down to Louis XVI , the tradi
tions of the French school was preserved
without Interruption , and the return of the
Bourbons , after the fall of Napoleon was the
Hlgnal for a grand renaissance of the art.
America has now joined the ranks of the
countries to worship at the shrine of the
foil , and men and women arc feeling Its
beneficial Influences.
The Fencers' club of Omaha will give Its
first monthly exhibition tomorrow night , and
the Inlerest In the coming assault Is quite
remarkable , considering the very short time
the club has bean tn existence. While the.
personnel of the club Is the best possible In
dication of Its high character , It Is the In
tention of Ihe members lo subordinate-
social tealure and make It a club of fencers
for fencing.
The presents displayed at the reception
given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Yates on
Wednesday evening Included such a magnifi
cent collection of silver , crystal , china , re-
marquo proof etchings , books , Dresden lamps
and embroideries that the view granted the
privileged guests was one never to bo for
gotten. The parents of the bride presented
her with a superb trunk of , silver , which In
cluded several trays full of dinner and des
sert knives , forks , spoona and odd pieces for
the table. Mrs. Smith , the mother of the
groom , gave a splendid lea service In repousse
'flllVer1''tea l)6t'sWIriglng urn and lamp , sugar
bowl-and - bowl. The
bowlandtongs , cream Jug and
groom's gift to the bride was a diamond and
pearl pendant. The bride presented each of
her maids with a pearl lace pin.
At the wedding reception at "Hillside" the
bride , looking very lovely In her white satin
gown , made a charming picture standing on
the balcony of the stairs as she throw her
bouquet of pink orchids to her maids below.
Bach one caught a spray of the flowers , and
Miss Floy Yates secured the ring , a dainty
gold band set with turquoise.
Although the coming week Is rich In small
affairs , there Is nothing very exciting sched
uled for the next six days , but the Invited
ones anticipate a great deal of pleasure- from
the flrst exhibition of the Fencers' club In
the Ramge building. An always Interesting
and eye-pleasing event Is 'the annual exhibi
tion of the Ceramic club , which opens in the
Now York Life building Tuesday. The fol
lowing events fill out the week :
Monday First exhibition of the" " Fencers'
club , 8 p. in.
Tuesday The Ceramic club , annual oxhl-
blllon and sale , room 1 , Now York Life
building. The Misses Daum , cards at 8
o'clock , for the Misses Gardiner and Miss
Elliott. Mrs. Lewis Reed , dancing.
Wednesday Jlrs. George * II. Boggs , a lun
cheon at 1. Miss Cady , dancing.
Thursday Miss Chandler , tea from 4 to 7.
Miss HImebaugh. a chocolatlero , 3 to 5.
Friday Mrs. F. M. Richardson , 2 to 4
and 4 to 6 , for Miss Scott. Miss Webster ,
dancing , at 8 o'clock.
Ilonhlci ; anil I'rlnsoy.
While a swell wedding was taking place
In Trinity cathedral Wednesday evening
quite as Important a wedding to the people
of the north part of the city was being
solemnized at the residence of the bride ,
Twenty-second and Lake streets , when Mrs.
Julia M. Crlssey and Mr , George W. Hooblei
were united In the holy bonds by Rev. S ,
Wright Duller , Miss E. Jefferson of Toledo
O. , acting as the bridesmaid , Mr. II. G ,
Strelght as bcsl man , the ring bearer belne
Henrietta Benedict.
The house was beautifully decorated foi
the nuptfal'occasion , palms , roses and chrys
anthemums being " effectively placed through
out the rooms. "The ceremony occurred undei
a magnlflccnt floral horseshoe , while back ol
the brldo and groom was a lovely bank ol
palms and chrysanthemums. A pretty fea
ture of the wedding was Ihe music , furnished
by the zither and mandolin club , and which
also rendered music for the reception fol
lowing the csremony. A wedding suppei
was served , the table In the dining roorr
being richly and effectively garlanded wit !
flowers and ribbons , a cut glass candelabra
as a center plecei adding to the effectiveness
of the decoration. The bride , who Is one ol
Omaha's best known business women , ant
enjoying a large circle of friends , wore i
lovely gown of white brocaded silk trlmmec
with chiffon and carried bride roses , tin
absence of the veil Indicating her previous
marriage and her widowhood. The brides
maid were a beautiful pink silk costume ant
carried pink roses. Th ? presents , as mlghi
have been expected , were very numerous am
valuable , constating of cut glass , china , pic
tures , etc. At 9 o'clock the brldo and green
left on a wedding tour , which Is lo Includi
visits to Kansas City , St. Louis and New
Orleans , and they will be at home after Jan
uary 1 , at Twenty-second and Lake streets
Those who were In attendance upon thi
wedding were : Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Weller
Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Foster , Dr. and Mrs
Lord , Dr. and Mrs. Womersley. Dr. and Mrs
Christie , Mr. and Mrs. Amos Field , Mr. am
Mrs. F , F. Porter. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Shoe
maker , Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell , Mr. and Mrs
P. 0. Ucland , Mr. and Mrs. McKlnstry. falhe
and mother of the' brldo : Mr. and Mrs. E
Benedict , Mr. and Mrs. J. M. French. Mis
12. Je Her BOH of Toledo , O. , Rev. 8. Wrlgh
Butler , Miss Weller , Dr. Glnn. Frank Peter
son. A. C. Adams. H. Q , Sttelght , W. F
Negele , J , 8. Zlpfel.
Forming State Federation.
The convention called to organize a Slat
Federation of Women's Clubs promises to b
moat Interesting. Delegate * from twent ;
different clubi throughout the state hav
already responded to the Invitation , and doubt
less moro will be heard from. At the aftenioo :
meeting tomorrow addresses will be made b ;
Mrs. Laura E. Scammon , president of th
Social Scleuca Federation of Kansas and Mia
ourl , Her. Augusta Chopin , D , D. , Mrs ,
Ell * W. Peattlo nnd Mr * . Laura N. Wood-
ord. In the evening the Woman's club will
cnder a reception to the visitors at Its club
rooms , corner of Sixteenth and Douglas
streets. The State Federation of Women's
Clubs \ not a new Idea. In taking this
step Nebraska Is following the lead of New
fork , Maine , Massachusetts , Now Jersey ,
Ohio , Iowa and Illinois. Minnesota has a con
vention on the same days , December 10 and
11 , for the same purpose.
I'rcilotu tn the binltli-Yntrs Wedding ,
Incidental to the Smlth-Yates wedding ,
Wednesday evening at Trinity there were
a number of charming entertainments for
thfi bridal party.
Monday evening Mr. E. C. Smith , the
groom , gave a dinner at the Omaha club to
ho ushers , which was ono of the swcllcst
dinners ever served at the club. The guests
were : Mr. Robert Patrick , Mr. Lyman , Mr.
Fohn Palrlck , Mr. Morgan of Denver , Mr.
jowls Smith , Mr. Dunbar , Mr. Young , Mr.
Sturgls of St. Louts , Mr. Pierre Garneau.
While the men of the party were enjoying
ho hours with their bachelor friend , soon
o enter the ranks of the benedicks , the
irtdesmalds were being entertained at the
residence of Miss Dandy. The table was
appropriately trimmed In purest white , car-
nallons and violets being used In quantities ,
relieved by white satin ribbons. As souve
nirs thcro lay at each plate a dainty white
slipper , tied with ribbon , having upon It
he name of the possessor In letters of gold.
The guests were : Miss Jentlo Yalcs , Miss
Yates , Miss Bessie Yates , Miss Sterling of
St. Paul , Miss Brlttaln , Miss Johnson , Mrs.
Street , Miss Dandy.
Tuesday aflernoon Mrs. Joseph Garneau
; ave a largo reception In honor of the bride ,
,1133 Jentlo Yates , the bridal parly and of
Urs. Nave of SI. Joseph. Assisting the
lostess were Miss Hoagland and Miss Rlng-
valt , who poured tea and chocolate. The
louse was crowded during the hours of the
reception , other receptions at various houses
bringing out the swells In large numbers.
But by far the most elaborate affair for
he Smllh-Yales wedding parly was Ihe
uncheon given by Miss McKenna Tuesday
al 1 o'clock , lendered Iho bride and her
irldesmalds , atlhough four other girls of
he same set wcro Included tn the Invitation
o join their sister previous to her marriage
n talking over old days.
Nothing could have been moro appropriate
'or ' this occasion than the heart-shaped tabe !
decorated entirely In blue , forgel-me-nots
icing the only flower used In decoration.
31uo lamps lighted the room , and the cov
ering of the festal board was white crepe
laper with a blue border. Each of the
irldesmalds received as a souvenir a picture
of the prospective bride In the daintiest of
leart frames , decorated In water colors ,
vhlle Mr. Smith's flanco was presented with
a largo blue satin heart frame containing a
ilcture of each bridesmaid peeping from a
Iny heart , her own In the center. To these
nol of the bridal party Miss McKenna pre
sented a blue satin bon bon box , heart-
shaped also. The guests were : Miss Yates.
illss Bessie Yates , Miss Dandy , Miss John
son , Miss Brltlaln , Miss Sterling , Miss
lemon , Miss Websler , Miss Doak , Mis ?
Countze , Mrs. Street.
As a filling prelude to the wedding and
reception of Wednesday was the dinner
; lven at Happy Hollow Tuesday night by
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick. The guests
were : Miss Jentte Yates , Miss Yates , Miss
Jessie Yates , Miss Brlttaln , Miss Sterling ,
vllss Dandy , Miss Johnson , Miss Lemon ,
3r. and Mrs. Street of Kansas City , Mr.
Smith , Mr. Lewis Smith , Mr. Young , Mr.
Junbar , Mr. Sturgls , Mr. Morgan , Mr.
Lyman , Mr. Patrick , Mr. Robert Patrick.
Mis * IliicUoy' Debut.
Tuesday was crowded with functions and
society women were In their clement. But
among the affairs of thei day none was moro
delightful than the formal Introduction of
Miss Llndsey lo Ihe polllo world of Omaha
at an afternoon tea , given In her honor by
Mrs. Z. T. Llndsey. The house was beauti
fully decorated In yellow chrysanlhemums
and palms , Iho table In the dining room
being ornamented with yellow roses and
smllax , with exquisite candelabra , to lend
brilliancy to the room.
Mrs. Llndsey and Miss Llndsoy were as-
slsted In receiving by Miss , Swan of Chicago.
Mrs. Llndsey wore a pretty gown of black
MIR , with yellcw satin sleeves , and yellow
chiffon vest. Miss Llndsey , the debutante ,
who Is an exceedingly Interesting and anl-
naled lalker and a lovely young woman , who
Ms fair lo bo ono of Ihe most popular girls
ever Inlroduced lo Omaha society , was
daintily gowned In white muslin , with valen-
cienncs lace and carried white violets. Miss
Swan was In while crepe and carried white
chrysanthemums. Assisting the hostess were
Mrs. Buchanan , Mrs. Wcssels , Mrs. Joseph
[ teed of Council Bluffs , Miss Burns , Miss
Helen Smith , Miss Phillips of Duluth , Miss
Margaret Brown , Miss Mary Buck and Miss
Evans. Presiding at the table were Miss
Brown and Miss Buck , and were later re-
Itevd by Miss Smith and Miss Burns. Mrs.
tleed wore a heavy white silk , with silver
brocade. Mrs. Wessels was In black velvet ,
while Mrs. Buchanan wore a handsome black
gown , wllh Jet and blue velvet. At the
close of the reception a few men were In
vited In to join the receiving party at sup
per.
Among the guests noticed during the after
noon were : Mesdames Rusttn , Carrier ,
George Squires , Burl , Moore , Burns , Stone ,
Mackay , Motcalf , Mlllard , Fell , West , Pal
mer , Coe , Williams , Peattle , M. E. Smith ,
Kllpatrlck , Wyman , J. J. Brown , Buck , Hawley -
ley , Boyd , Blerbower , Carter , Reed , Richard
son , Coutant , Crelgh , C. H. Brown , W. E ,
Clarke , Sarson , Humphrey , Gilbert , Allen ,
Haller , Whiting , Wllhelm , Patlerson , Sllger ,
Evans , Hanchelt , Kelley , E. Brown , Gor
don , Denlse , Woodman , Watlles , Slebblns ,
Kuhn , Towne , Ives , Gay lord ; Iho Misses
Collier , Palmer , Chase , Chandler , Mlllard ,
Doyd , Cady , Webster , Doak , Alexander , Pres
ton , Kennedy , Scott , McCague , Barker.
Mist Crounso Introduced to Society.
For Miss Crounse , the daughter of Ne
braska's governor , Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hitch
cock gave a coming-out parly Thursday even-
Ing. The house was prettily arranged for a
large dancing party , the floors being well can-
vascd and all the details were perfect , as
might bo expected. Mrs. Hitchcock received ,
assisted by her sister. Miss Crounse , the
former being gowned In pink , combined w.lh
red velvet and chiffon. The pretty debutante
wore a very lovely costume of heavy white
silk , trimmed with lace and fur. Among
these tn attendance were : Governor Crounse ,
Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Morse , Mr. Owen. Mr.
and Miss Kennedy , Miss Balcomb , Miss Mabel
Balcomb , Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Reed , Mr * .
Metkle , Mr. Lyman , Miss Mae Burns , the
Misses Bowen , Miss Wallace , Miss Chapman ,
Mr , and M'ss Kountze , Mr. and MUs Palmer ,
Mr. and Mrs. John Wilbur , Mr. and Mrs.
Will Wilbur , Mr. and Mrs. Oeorgs Squires ,
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bradford , Mr. and Mrs ,
Joseph Garneau , Mr. and Mrs. James Cham
bers , Dr. J. C. Summers , jr. , Miss Summers ,
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ford , Miss Chuue , Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Wyman , Mr. and Mrs. John
Williams , Miss Norrls , Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Kllpatrlck , Mr. Culllngham , Mr. Croffutt ,
Mr. Zug , Mr. Charles Wllion. Miss Stirling ,
Mr. Krech , Miss Jackson , Mr. Falrfleld , Mlsa
Norwich , Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wheeler , jr. ,
Robert Patr.ck , John Patrick , Mr. and Mrs ,
Peattle.
Entertainment Illvru by 1'tttrlotlo Daughters
Ono of the most enjoyable events whtcli
occurred during the past week was the
progressive high five and social given by
the 1'atriotla Daughters of America last
Wednesday evening at the O. A. R. hall ,
118 North Fifteenth street. The Invitation
was extended to all members and friends
of the order to meet and spend a social
evening , to which they responded nobly by
filling the hall to Its utmost capacity. At
o'clock the regular program of the evening' !
entertainment was commenced by a aeries
of nine progressive high five games , foui
prizes being offered. Each contestant wai
presented with a llttlo bag , Into which wen
deposited a bean for every game won , then
being about eighty who participated In lh (
game. Miss Laura Fisher won the lady'i
flrst prize , Mr. A. II. Warbunton the gentle
man's flrst , Mrs. Frank Hawklnson olid Mr
C. L. Nichols being awarded the consolatlor
gifts. Mrs. C. B. Brinks and Mr. Tremh
Penman were presented for their skill will
very unique gifts , offered as prized for othei
games. A number of choice musical selec
lions wcro rendered during the evening
which were highly appreciated. Miss Ollli
Button recited In a very pleating manne :
two selections , entitled "A Love Letter" an <
"A Little Boy Away Up Stairs. " which wen
enthusiastically applauded and compteled t
very Interesting impromptu program , atle :
which dainty refreshments wcro served , con
sisting of the Usual delicacies. The balance
of the evening was spent In dancing. The
committee on arrangements , composed ol
Mrs , Nclllo Fisher , Miss Moycr , Miss Man
ning , Mrs. W. T. White , Mrs. Owens , Mrs.
Boquct and Mrs. C. B , Brink , deserve due
credit for the efforts put forth to make the
occasion ono of thorough enjoyment.
Among the many present * we glean the
names of Ihe following ; Mr. nnd Mrs. Jesse
White , Mr. nnd Mrs. C. Schlerstlen , Mr. and
Mrs. F. Hawklnson , Mr. and Mrs. Wi P.
Plnkham , Mr , and Mrs. Peter Murges , Mr ,
and Mrs. W. T. White , Mr. and Mrs. James
W. Bouk , Mr. ami Mrs. Qwynn , Mrs , Nelllo
Fjsher , Mrs. H. Brewer , Miss Clsasser , Mrs ,
Von Allstlne , Mr. W. C. Joseph , Mr. and
Mrs. A. F. Williams. Mrs. Wlnslow , Miss
Koss , John Nllsson , Mlsa Laura Fisher , Mr.
W. C. Bouk , MUs Burstall , Mr. C. O. Davis ,
Mr. Bert Orchard , Mrs. Emma Fisher , Mr.
J. W. Robinson , Miss Lizzie Bablngton , Mrs ,
Cokeroft , Mrs. Meyers , T. Stuben , O , G.
Moore , Mrs. D. S. Fisher , Wall Ford. Rose
Castle. W. G. Krusc , Miss Ella Houser ,
Mr. C. E. Shepard , E. D. Miller , Bert Bo-
hannon , Mrs. Boquel , W , H. Hcyrnan , C.
L. Nichols , George Tacy , Mr. C. H. Baker ,
D. G. Brewer , Mrs. P. C. Hough , Mrs.
Nelson , Mr. Denman , Mrs , Harris , Mrs.
Shlnner , Mr. Gentry , W. S. Gamble , Miss
Gllnes , Mrs. Denman , W. D. Eck , Mrs.
Webster , A. B. Harvey , Miss Kittle Dlstcl-
horsl , Mr. Jesse Berry , Mr. J. T. Austin ,
H. E. Krebbs , A. W. Slndbld , Mr. Helfrlch ,
T. Campbell , Mrs. Hynes , Mrs. Camber ,
Miss Shock , Mr. A. H. Warbunton , Mlssea
Hynes , W. Shuden , Miss Ollle Sutton , Adolph
Shlben.
Sqnlor and Cliaiinmii Miptlnln.
Of the many fair daughters of Omaha whc
have lately pledged themselves In matrimony ,
none have done so under more Impressive
or happier circumstances ; than did MUs
Georglo Chapman In her marriage lo Mr.
Arthur Squler last Wednesday afternoon.
In honor of the occasion , "Tho Shelton , "
the homo of the bride's mother , was tasle-
fully decorated with flowers and trailing
vines , while through the center of the parlor
an aisle was marked by a festoon of white
ribbon through which the wedding party
passed and which was guarded by two rib
bon bearers , Miss Mildred Loin ax and MUs
Mary Chapman. To the strains of Men
delssohn's march , the wedding party entered ,
led by a falry-llko little chit bearing a satin
cushion holding the wedding ring. Then
came Ihe officiating clergyman. Dr. Mackay ,
followed by Miss Madeline Chapman and
Mr. Harry Cockrell , the groom's best man.
Next came the groom and the bride's mother
and finally Ihe bride. Under Ihe spreading
folds of a flower-decked canopy Ihe parly
faced Ihe mlnlslcr and Ihen were pronounced
Ihe words uniting the two. After the con-
gratulatons , refreshments were served In the
dining room , where the decorations were In
pink. 'The bride wore a white chiffon gown
effectively trimmed with old lace and car
ried a bunch of white chrysanthemums.
The maid of honor's dress comprised an
India mull , with whtto satin bodice.
The bridal party have gone to Chicago and
will be at home after December 15 to their
friends. The numerous presents were valu
able and had been chosen with tasle.
Among Ihose presenl were : Mr. and Mrs.
Whllmore , Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Leonard ,
Miss Leonard , Mr. Howard Leonard , Mr. and
Mrs. John Williams , Mr. Musselman , Mr ,
Lerts , Misses Derby , MUs Anna Williams ,
Mr. Paul Burlelgh , Mrs. Plxley , Mr. and
Mrs. Waller H. Green , MUs Lloyd , Mrs.
Lloyd , MUs Snow , Mr. Snow , Miss Welly ,
Mr. and Mrs. Cockrell , Mr. and Mrs. Bald
win , MUs Walktns , Mr. Curlls Hartley ,
Mr. Fred Schneider , Mr. and Mrs. E. W.
Chapman , Mrs. Axtell , Miss Maud Axtell ,
MUs Axlell , Mr. Guy Axlell , Mr. and Mrs.
Selby , Mrs. Gortschlus , Dr. Mary Brecken-
rldge , Mr. and Mrs. Rlngwalt , Miss Gertrude
Rlngwall , Mr. and Mrs. Cole , MUs Cole ,
MUs Fanny Cole , Mr. and Mrs. Wherrlll ,
Mr. and Mrs. Garrelt , Miss Llllle Bruner ,
MU ] Ella Kaufman , MUs Fanny Standlsh ,
Madame Hopkins , Mrs. Huletl , MUs Bessie
Hulett , MUs Maud Morrison of Forl Madi
son , Mrs. Albright and MUs Albright , and
Miss Ella Albright of Council Bruffs , Mr.
and Mrs. Davenport , Mr. and Mrs. R. C.
Patlerson , Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Chapman ,
Mrs. Hammond , Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Austin ,
MUs Blrdte Austin , Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
Chapman , Mr. and Mrs. Alabough , Mis :
Sadlo Chapman. .Miss Josephine Drake , Mr.
and Mrs. Andrews . Mr. , and .Mrs , Frejich ,
Mr. Wllcox , MUs Wilcox , Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. Florence ,
The Omaha Guards were In atlendance
In full dress uniform , Mr. Squler being a
sergeant In the company.
Mrs. llabcock'H Itornptlon.
Happy Indeed were the women who had
functions on hand for Tuesday last , the da )
being an Ideal one In every respeqt , a da ]
calculated to make all hearts glad , and ever ;
woman took advantaga cf the beautltu
weather to enjoy herself and help others to d (
the same. Particularly was this true of lh <
recepllon given by Mrs. W. N. Babcock
whose pretty now home was crowded durlnf
the receiving hours , 3 to G o'clock , with beau
tlful women elegantly costumed.
The ladles receiving with Mrs. Babcocl
were Mrs. Ktrkendall and Mrs. Colpetzcr
while Mrs. Drake , Mrs. Metcalf , Mrs. Charle :
Ogden , Mrs. John S. Brady , Mrs. Vlctoi
White , Miss Curtis , MUs Netlio Moore am
MUs Colpelzer mingled among Ihe guests , as
sisting the hostess most charmingly.
The decorations were particularly lovely
with festoons of smllax , ferns and rose :
everywhere , while the dining room was a de
light to the eye , with Its dainty design ir
ferns , roses and violets. Miss Curtis pre
sided over a delicious Ice , while Mrs. Metcal
saw thai each guest was equally well Irealei
to a moro substantial though none the les :
delicious refreshment , while MUs Moore am
Miss Colpetzer were most affable attendant :
lo the lovers of tea and chocolate.
A Chrysanthemum Luncheon.
MUs Van Camp gave on Monday at l:3i :
p. in. a lovely luncheon to a number of he
friends , the guests being seated at two tables
They found Ihelr places by means of plnl
crepe paper bonbonleres , wllh the names o
the guests lettered on the ribbons acres
the top. The tables were exquisitely deco
rated , cut glass vases standing about flllei
with pink chrysanthemums , while the center
of the tables were artistically arranged will
ferns and smllax. Covers were laid. In addl
lion lo Ihe Misses Van Camp , for Mrs. Reid
Mrs. Coles , MUs McClellard , Miss , Margare
Brown , MUs Harlman , Miss. Welch , MU
Alexander , MUs Amy Barker , MUs Coburn
MUs Katrine Barker , Miss Stone , MUs Sar
gent , MUs Kennedy , Miss Preston , MU
Hcge of Cambridge , O.
Christmas Trip of the Ynln Oleo Club ,
The Itinerary of the annual winter trli
of Iho Glee and Banjo club Is as follows
The Leland Opera house , Albany , Thursday
December 20 ; Lyceum Ihealer , Rochesler
Friday , December 21 ; Slar Ihealer , Buffalo
Salurday , December 22 ; Central Music hall
Chicago , Monday , December 24 , remalnlni
In Chicago on Christmas day ; People' !
church , St. Paul , Wednesday , December 26
Lyceum theater , Minneapolis , Thursday
December 27 ; Boyd's New thealer , Omaha
Salurday , December 23 ; Ihe Audllorlum
Kansas City , Monday , December 31 ; Audi
lorlum , Loulsvlllq January 2 ; Odeon , Cln
clnnall , Thursday , January 3 ; Carnegli
Music hall , Pttlsburg. Friday , January 4
Grand Opera house , Harrlsburg , Salurday
January 5.
Sirs , llrooke's Kensington.
Mrs. John R. Brooke gave a dellghlfu
Kensington tea Thursday afternoon In honoi
of Mrs. Thompson , wife of Captain Thompsor
of the ordnance. The afternoon was pleas
antly passed tn working upon datnly artlclei
destined for Christmas gifts , and card
were In order for those who felt so disposed
At 5 o'clock a delicious menu was served.
These present were : Mrs. Warren Rogers
Mrs. D. H. Wheeler , jr. , Mrs. Worth , Mrs
Wright , Mrs. Benham , Mrs. Hull , MU
Dandy , MUs Webster , MUs Doah , Miss Cur
Us , MUs Pregsley , MUs HImebaugh , MU
Hughes. Miss Tllton , MUs Balcomb , MU
Rlngwalt , MUs Sommers , MUs Waring
Misses Hamilton , Miss Bache , and others.
The Iliilcjou Club.
The regular Tuesday night class meotln
of the Halcyon club , held at Prof. Chamber :
academy , was one of the spclety events o
the week just closed. The attendance wa
much larger than expected , and , to the aur
prise of all , enough new member * were ail
mlttei to make up the limit in membership , a
established by the executive committee. Th
club was organized les * than one month age
and great care has been , exercised to gallic
together In this class only those who ar
congenial and sociable In the true rfcnia of the
words. The promoters arc well pleased with
the remits of their efforts , The courte out
lined by Prof. Chambers wilt take Its mem
bers through oil of the latest popular danc's
and a few of the neatest fancy movements , ex
tending over a period of sixteen consecutive
weeks , The next class meeting will bo held
Monday , Decombd- , Instead of Tuesday.
The new members passed upon by the exec
utive comnilUco.n.nd admitted lo membership
are : Mr. P. H. Phllbln , Mr. and Mrs. Law
rence , Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brbme , Mr. and
Mrs. C. D. Sulphen , Mr. nnd Mrs , Heller and
Mr. J. B. Shecan , Mr. W. II. Uorwood and
Mr , and Mrs. R. M. Taylor.
Hurprlio.
Saturday evening , December 1 , a number
of .friends drormed , In and surprised Mr. J. M.
Counsman at his residence , 1G10 Sherman
avenue , It belfigjhe < anniversary of his fifty-
seventh birthday. He was taken completely
by surprise , but heartily welcomed his guests ,
who enjoyed themselves as only Jolly people
can , with muslo and dancing until midnight ,
when light refreshments were served. Those
who did not care to dance played cards , and
during the evening the guests were enter
tained with an old-fashioned Pennsylvania
Jig by Uncle Joe and Aunt Llbblo Redman ,
also a skirt dance by little Miss Ada Red-
man. Vocal and Instrumental music was
furnished by Miss Lltla Harpstcr and Mrs.
James Redman.
Those present wcro Mr. and Mrs. David
Harpster , Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Redman , sr. ,
Mr. and Mrs. John Tetard , Mr , and Mrs.
James Redman , Mr. and Mrs. Harry Conns-
man , Mr. and Mrs. Grant Counsman , Mr.
and Mrs. D. W. Counsman , Mrs. Althaus ,
Mrs. E. C , Miller , Miss Ltda Hatpstcr , Misses
Anna and Alice Redman , Miss. Ada Redman ,
Miss Maude Counsman , and Messrs. Jerome
Miller , Fred Elllngwood , Ray Counsman and
Master Harry Counsman.
for the MUiot flmllnor unit SIU Klllott.
In honor of Miss Colpetzer's guests , the
Misses Gardiner of Clinton , and Miss Cady's
guest , Miss Elliott of Chicago , three very
enjoyable affairs were given the past week.
Friday afternoon a kenslngton was the
order of diversion at Miss Colpetzer's , the
evening being taken up with a dancing party.
Chrysanthemums and smllax were gracefully
used In decoration throughout the house , and
the comfortable number of dancers In the
evening made It a very pleasant occasion.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Cady entertained
with drive whltt , nine tables being filled
with players. Carnations and smllax formed
the floral surroundings of the rooms , which
were filled during the hours with a gay
gathering. Miss Hartman received the first
prize , a silk work bag , and Mrs. Ogden won
as second prize a pretty forget-me-not pin
cushion.
Surprliml Their Friend ,
Ono of the most enjoyable surprise partlei
of the past week was that given by Miss
Flood In honor of Miss Jennie Hannon at her
liome on Cass street , La Rosa Social club mem
bers participating. The guests met at the house
of ono of the members and then proceeded
to Miss Hannon's residence , where they were
received by Miss Flood. Miss Selfkln , Miss
Flood and Mr. McNalr rendered a very enJoyable -
Joyablo musical program. This was followed
by cards and refreshments. These present
were : Misses Carrlo Erlckson , Rose
Hannon , Sadlo Hill , Jennie Selfkin , Marie
Edghlll , Jennlo Hannon , Mabel Flood , Miss
Coultra and Miss Carrell ; Messrs. J. E.
Van Dorn , F. D. Buzzell , W. T. Edshlll.
Ellington , Ernest Powell , Percy Vander-
fcort , Charles Seaman , Robert Coultra ,
George Staff ord nd Johnnlo McNalr.
A Well Kmin'n Artist in Umnlin.
Mr. K. P. Kn 1'1. ' one ° I the well known
artists of New i ode , who has had commis
sions from Hoji , Barnes M. Woolworth , Hon.
A. J. Poppletoni' president S. H. H. Clark of
tha Union Pacjflpi Mr. Ed Peck , Mr. Fred
Davis , Is tn Omaha with quite a collection
of his own productions , as well'as of Charles
Partridge Davfcj , vyLoso oils and wate ; colors
have attracted' the" serious consideration of
noted art connoisseurs. Mr. Davis ts now In
Denver for the benefit of his health. Mr.
Knott , while a fijlldwer of no particular line
of work. Is devoted' ' to portraits , and his ex
amples of black aijd white are exceedingly
effective. The pictures which Mr. Knott
brings with him will be on exhibition at tha
Whltmore gallery for a week or ten days.
JSlfillttJiCcloly ! ! ; Ol reins. . . . > ,
Mrs. Paul Fnnke of Lincoln Is the guest
of Mrs. E. J. Bauip.
Miss Swan of Chicago Is the guest of her
cousin , Miss Llndsey ,
Miss Wyman Is spending the winter with
friends at San Diego , Cal.
The Whist club met at Mr. and Mrs.
Wheeler's Friday evening.
Mrs. E. O. McShane and daughter Mary
returned from Kansas City.
Miss Emma Pearson of Hastings , Is the
guest of Mrs. Benjamin S. ' Baker.
Born , on Saturday , December 1 , to Mr.
and Mrs. A. C. Smith , a daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Hussey have removed
to 514 North Twenty-second street.
Mrs. M. H , Hoerner left en Friday last for a
week's visit with friends In Lincoln and
Crete.
Mme. Powell entertained a few of her
Kountze Place friends at luncheon on Mon
day last.
The many friends of Mrs. Fred Metz , Jr. ,
will be pleased to hear of her rapid con
valescence.
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Thompson of Fullerton -
ton , Neb. , are visiting friends and neighbors
tn the city.
Mrs D. W. Richardson and her son Rob
ert of Clinton , la. , are the guests of Mrs.
Lester Bodlne.
Mrs. C. B. Mttre of Ottumwa , la. , Is visit
ing her cousin , Miss F. M. Goldsmith , 2207
Farnam street.
Mlsa Zanuck , who has been the guest of
Miss Bailey for several weeks , returned to Ne-
Ilgh on Monday.
Mrs. J. W. Griffith gave a luncheon Wed
nesday for her nieces , the Misses Griffith
of Kansas City.
Miss Zayclah Kathleen Warner returned
Saturday from a three months' visit with
friends In Iowa.
Mrs. O. P. Black announces that she will
be at home Tuesdays and Fridays , 807 North
Twenty-fifth avenue.
Mrs. Cornish left Monday for Excelsior
Springs , Mo. , where she will remain for
two or three wezks.
Hon. D. H. Snike , cashier of the Durant
Savings bank of Durs = f , la. , Is the guest
of Warren Blackwell ,
Mrs. Holtarhoft the charming guest of
Mrs. W. A. Ucdlck. left for California on
Tuesday of this week.
Mrs. J. J. Dickey has returned home from
a two months' visit to her mother , Mrs. J.
M. Jordan of St. Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howell are to be
congratulated on the birth of a daughter
Thursday morning last.
After the drive whist party yesterday after
noon twelve menu and women were Informally
entertained by Miss Cady.
Mrs. Pope has returned from Chicago ,
entirely restored' ' tw health , much to the
delight of her many * friends.
Miss Elma LoEmini left Tuesday for an
extended visit Irf Plttsburg , Pa. , where she
has many friends nnd relatives.
A. N. Benn o tjJP Omaha Packing com
pany has gone to. f- Joseph , Mo. , to take
charge of the St Joseph branch house.
Dr. J. T. Klnslpr arrived home last Thurs
day from New Yprk City , where he has
been staying foifith * past three months.
Miss Mlnnlo Thotrias left Friday for the
east , to spend tlio' holidays. She will visit
In Washington , Mewl York City and Boston.
Mrs. W. M , 'I'lfce'neo ( Belle Dickey ) of
Saco , Mo. , Is visiting her father , Mr , J. J.
Dickey , and will , remain through the holi
J < i
days. , ;
Mr. Victor Roswater leaves today for the
east. He will spend .Christmas week with
his brother , Mr. Charles Rosewater , In New
York.
Dr. Klnsler and family have taken one
of the Clark houses , and are at homo to
their friends at 415 North Twenty-fifth
street.
Miss Drake gives a dancing party Thurs
day evening for the Mlssea Gardner ol
Clinton , la. , and Miss Elliott of Council
Bluff * .
Mrs. Oscar Baring 1s very 111 with nervoui
prostration. Her physician has declared
against calls from even her most tntlmati
friends.
Mr. and Mr . Thomas W. Tallaferro gav <
a very Informal but dainty Uttlo supper Sun
day evening for Lieutenant and Mrs. John T.
Thompson. The other guests were : Mr ,
and Mm. Theodora Kllpatrlck , Miss Buck ,
Colonel C. C. Abell. Mr. Nathan C. Tallaferro
and Master Mnrccllus Thompson.
George P. Harlow and family , formerly of
Denver , have taken rooms at the Drexel
hotel nnd expect to remain In Omaha per
manently ,
Mrs , D. II. Wheeler , sr. , entertained nt
luncheon on Thursday Mrs , John U. Cox of
Denver and Mrs. William Baker of Coun
cil Bluffs.
Mrs. J. T. Hoody of Friend , Neb. , Is vis-
Itlng In the city , the guest of her daughter ,
Mrs. Will E. Hitchcock , at 117 South Twenty-
fifth street.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Melkle have gone
ttf the Mercsr hotel for the month of Decem
ber. After January 1 Mrs. Melkle will be
In California.
Dr. Amelia Burroughs has gone to Cali
fornia , where she will spend the winter In
recuperation. She will stop for a short time
at New Eureka Springs , Ark.
Miss Alice Parker gave a jolly "specula
tion" party Saturday evening for her guest ,
MUs Cobb of York , Neb. Prizes were won
by MUs Hartman and Dr. George Nason.
Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Raymond will give a
dancliiR party on Friday evening , December
28 , at 8 o'clock , In honor of Mr. Robert Raymond
mend and MUs Peck of New York City.
On Tuesday , December 25 , will occur the
wedding of Miss Edith Irene Stewart and Mr.
Ralph U. Powers at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. J. Nelson Stewart , parents of the bride.
On Tuesday , January 1 , will occur the
wedding of MUs Carlotta Downs to Mr. Wil
liam Herring Chrlsman. Mr. and Mrs. Chris-
man will bo at homo after February 1 at
Mapleton , la ,
MUs Alllan , the librarian , will leave for
San Antonio , Tex. , December 11 , to remain
all winter. Mrs. M. A. Brock , her sister ,
accompanies her , and Miss O'Brien will be
In charge of Ihe library.
La Rosa Social club will give Its next
dancing party Thursday evening at Morand'a
hall on Ilarney streel. The club will also
give a banquet at the Grand hotel tn Council
Bluffs some time In January.
Previous to their departure for Governor'a
Island , to which post Colonel Worth has
been called through promotion , Colonel and
Mrs. Worth gave an Informal dance at Hop
room , Fort Omaha , last night.
Miss Mabel Flood gave a very pleasant
lltlle entertainment In honor of her guest ,
Miss Jennie Hannor , last Wednesday even
ing. Miss Sleveklng and Mr. McNear con
tributed music for the occasion.
Mrs. Warrren Rogers gave a dainty dinner
Tuesday evening. Though small , the appoint
ments were perfect In every way. The
guests were Mr. and Mrs. Barton , Mr. and
Mrs. Lyman , Mr. and Mrs. Yosl.
The Cooking club held Us usual mcellng on
Thursday of last week at MUs Cady's. All
the members of the club wcro present , and
the guests of the occasion were MUs Doak ,
MUs Phillips , MUs Elliott , the Misses Gar
diner.
The Blizzard High Five club met at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Louts Sautter Thurs
day evening. Mrs. T. F. Golden and Mr. II.
Schaffer won the first prizes and Mrs.
Schaffer and Mr. George Hayward the con
solation prizes.
Mrs. Charles H. Sawyer of Kansas City
will arrive In Omaha Sunday , December 9 ,
to spend the Christmas holidays with her
mother , Mrs. Frank Kleffner , brother and
sisters. Mrs. C. H. Sawyer will arrive about
the 23d of this monlh.
The Tuxedo club gave Us first dancing
party of the season Thursday evening at Er-
Illng's hall. At a business meeting of Ihe
club , held previous lo Ihe parly of Thursday
night , the following officers were elected :
President , Peter Frenzer ; vice president , Jo
seph McGrath ; treasurer , John Schall ; secre
tary , Edward J. Fltzpatrlck.
Last Saturday evening , December 1 , a very
pretty dinner was given by Mrs. Tupper
Wyman In honor of MUs Pugsley of Chi
cago. The table was artistically arranged
with fresh , flowers , silver and cut glass. Those
present were : Mr. and Mrs. Wyman , MUs
Pugsley , MUs Curtis , Mr. Will Doane , Mr.
Frank Hamilton.
In honor of Mrs. Charles Wllhelm Mrs. Tup
per Wyman gave a pink and white luncheon
Monday of last 'week. ' The flowers used
were chrysanthemums. The guests were
Mrs. Charles Wllhelm , Mrs. W. H. Wyman ,
Mrs. Charles Stewart , Mrs. Henry Newman ,
Mrs. Warren -Rogers , Mrs. John Wilbur ,
Mrs. Daniel Wheeler , Mrs. James McKenna.
Monday evening Mr. W. T. Edghlll en-
tertalneJ a few of his gentlemen friends at
whist and a very Jolly evening was spent.
Mr. Vanderfoort played a number of solos
on Ihe banjo and then Miss Edghlll served
a delicious supper to the guests , who were :
Ernest Powell , Percy Vanderfoort , J. E. Van
Dorn , F. D. Buzzell and Ambrose Ellington.
Mrs. W. A. Redick gave a very pretty
dinner In honor of her guest , Mrs. Holter-
holt , Monday evening. The lable was a mass
of pink roses , which are Ihe loveliest of
decorations. The menu was both elaborate
and delicious. Those present were : Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Lehmer , Mr. and Mrs. Warren
Rogers , Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler , Mrs. Holter-
hoff.
hoff.Mrs. . Cecelia A. Collins and MUs Collins
have discontinued their weekly at homes , and
are preparing to close their house. They
leave early next month for New York Clly ,
where Ihey Inlend lo spend Iho wlnler ,
apartments having been taken by them atone
ono of the leading hotels. They will bs
absent from Omaha about a year , and will
probably sail for Europe In the spring.
The Ogalalla club gave their second danc
ing party Thursday evening at their club
rooms , the atlendance being large and the
guests enjoying a very pleasant evening.
Those In charge of the entertainment were :
Misses L. Shropshire , N. Williams , A. Ber-
quest , M. Hendricks , Messrs. R. Trlpp , E.
Lawry , R. Wertz , A. Potsrson , A. Crlsmann.
G. Sachs , W. Flannery , G. Holt , J. Hlnz and
G. Trlpp.
Mrs. Robert Egllnton Monlgomery ,
daughler of General Granvllle M. Dodge of
New York , nnd Mlsa Eleanor Montgomery
wore In town on Wednesday , the guests of
Mrs. C. A. Collins and MUs Collins. Miss
Montgomery Is a very pretly and Inleresllng
girl , wllh lhal peculiar French chic which
can only come from a long residence In
Paris. Mrs. and MUs Monlgomery have
but recently returned from a two years'
scjaurn abroad , which Included a voyage by
sea to Russia , made tn company wllh a
small party of friends on board a private
English yacht.
Last night the Saturday Night club , as It
Is called , met at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Wyman , when the magazines
were discussed. Next week the club will
take up Ihe new books of the day , and
every four weeks a play will bo given. This
will doubtless be , as It was last year , not
only a source of amusement , but a means of
Improvement. The members of the club are
Mr. and Mrs. Learned , Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Wyman , Mr. and Mrs. Rogers , MUs Kountze ,
MUs Palmer , MUs M. Balcombo , Miss Chand
ler , MUs S. Hamilton , Miss Hoagland , MUs
Burns , Miss H. Smith , Mr. Lyman , Mr. Hall ,
Mr. Kounlze , Mr. Palmer , Mr. Mercer , Mr.
Gannelt , Mr. Hamilton , Dr. Summers.
The literary contest between the Demosthe-
nesan Debating- society and the Omaha Com
mercial Literary society took place last Satur
day evening. The program rendered con
sisted of essays , orations and a debate , In
terspersed with music , making In all a very
Inleresllng program. The soclely hall was
flled | lo Its ulmost capacity. The subject
for the debate was : "Resolved , That the
World Is Growing Better. " The affirmative
speakers were G. P. Neherly and C. Z.
Zander ; negative speakers , M. A , Plllsbury
and Mr , Martin. The speakers from the
Dmosthenesan Debating soclely were , es-
saylsl , Marltn Shearer ; oralor , Graham But
ler ; debaters , G. P. Netherly , C. Z. Zander.
rho speakers ( or the Omaha Commercial
literary society wcro , cisaylst , MUs Alice
? ralg ; orator , Lyman Searlcs ; debaters , M ,
V. Plllsbury and Mr. Martin , Both socle-
les worked hard for the honors.
Friday evening a charming group o chll-
Iron celebrated MUs Alice Hayes * twelfth
ilrlhday at her home , 2B10 Chicago street ,
ind the eleventh birthday of her cousin ,
Charles Hayes of Red Oak , la. , who waq pres *
nt for the occasion. The guests were : Misses
Ilgglns , Adelaide Rlslcy , Edna Butler , Vlv-
an McDowell nnd Bessie Townscnd and Mas-
era Harry Illgglns , Joseph Sherman and
: arl Bovlns ,
A pleasant and genuine surprise was given
o Miss Emma Cllsbery of 822 South Twen-
leth street Tuesday evening , when a patty
if her friends burst In upon the astonished
roung lady. The occasion was MUs Ells-
> ory's birthday and a most enjoyable time
vas spent. These present Included Mr.
ind Mrs. A. E. Pike , Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Sllsbery , Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown , Mrs.
ICrlgbaum , Mrs. Batcy , Misses E. Giles , G.
Cllsbery , E. Bowman , Okcnpaugh , Paulson ,
Sausenz. and Messrs. AV. Parker , J. Fyffe , U.
Irown , G. Prothcrocz and H. Dickinson.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J , Vlcrllng gave a dcllghl-
ul high five Friday evening , entertaining the
Pwenly-stxlh Street High Five club. The
> rlzes were won by Mrs. Dyball , Mrs. Me-
3wan , Mr. D. W. Shull and Mr. Lawrence.
Phe following were present : Mr. and Mrs.
Manchard , Mr. and Mr ; . Hake , Mr. and Mrs.
jawrence , Mr. and Mrs. Potwln , Mr. and
drs. Bryson , Mr. and Mrs. Baughman , Mr.
ind Mrs. Shull , Mr. and Mrs. Manchester ,
dr. and Mr * . Whitney , Mr. nnd Mrs. Me-
3wan , Mr. and Mrs. Horton , Mrs. R. W. Dy-
i.ill , Mr. George Dyball , Mrs. F. R. Paris and
lay W. Vlerllng.
The Oriole club gave the second
if Its scries of social entertainments
it Its hall , Sixteenth and Williams
itreets , Tuesday lasl. Progressive high five
vas Ihe flrsl In order , and after an exciting
lerles of games Miss Emma Myers was
iwardcd lady's flrst prize and Mr. Frank
dyers the gentleman's prize , while MUs
Iclcn Black succeeded In landing the lady's
jooby prize , wllh Mr. B. Malslron the gen-
leman's "trlnkel. " Refrcshmenls were nexl
iervcd , followed by a dellghlful program of
en dances , rendered by Ihe Orlo'.e quartet , In
vlilch about sixty couples participated.
MUs Parker entertained last Saturday cven-
ng In honor of MUs Cobb of York , Neb. A
'ery pleasant evening was spent at cards ,
he prizes being won by MUa Hartman and
) r. Nason. The guests were : Misses Mc-
ilasler , Cobb , Mills , Recto , Chambers , John-
on , Harlman , Welsh , Short , Colpelzer , Bed-
ord , Campbell , Corby , Sharp , Bauserman ,
Vltman , Baldwin , Mono , Clarkton , Mrs. Nott ,
iVilllams , and Beresford , Messrs. RUh ,
) oup , McGeath , Burgess , Strang , Taber , Jop-
In , Hugh Joplln , McMullen , George , Rath-
iun , McMahon , Wllklns , Johnson , Williamson ,
lasting ? , Bauserman , Gyger , Nott , Nason ,
Jeresford , Clark and Williams.
A very pleasant parly was given at the
'esldence ' of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Mahouey , tn
loner of Mrs. Mahoney's birthday. The
ivenlng was spent In playing progressive
ilgh five , afler which refreshmenls were
erved. Those present were : Mr. and Mrs.
) . Mahoney , Mr. and Mrs. C. Cahlll , Mr.
ind Mrs. J. Wcldemann , Mrs. Daly , Mrs.
) augherty , Misses K. Burke , A. Daly , M.
) aly , D. Daly , M. Mahoney , M. Craig , M.
iMynn , Joe Llnahan , M. Llnahan , O'Hara ,
.lary . O'Connor , M. O'Connor , K. McMahon ,
3. Carr , M. Carr. M. Sullivan , K. Healy ,
.1. . Callahan ; Messrs. B. E. Ford , T. W.
i'ord , F. Beehan. M. McCormack , R. Mc-
Jormack , M. Coffee , Carr , J. Noonan , R.
Volsh , J. Daly , Leary , J. McMahon.
The Kounlze Place High Five club met
Vcdnesday evening at Ihe homo of Charles
X Chase , 2518 North Twenty-fourth streel.
'hero were six tables for Ihe card players ,
fho were : Judge and Mrs. Ferguson , Judge
ml Mrs. Bradley , Dr. and Mrs. Park , Mr.
, nd Mrs. E. V. Lewis , Mr. and Mrs. E. D.
ran Court , Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williams ,
Ir. and Mrs. F. W. Race , Mr. and Mrs. G.
J. Lourle , Mr. and Mrs. O. W.
lolbrook , Mrs. Nicholas , Mrs. A. C. Pow-
11 , Mrs. B. A. MacAllaster , Mrs. White and
Ilss Grace Turner. Refreshmenls were
erved and every one enjoyed Ihe evening
mmensely. Mr. Williams won the gentle-
nen's prize , a set of whist counters , and
Irs. Ferguson the ladles' , a salt and pepper
ot.
ot.On
On the occasion of her 18th birthday MUs
With How6 gave" an enjoyable party at
JL 'Blanche halt.Danclne'"was Indulged In'
mill 11 , when a delicious luncheon was
erved. These present were : Mr. and Mrs.
Hbson , Mr. and Mrs. Crystal. Mr. and Mrs.
lanagan , Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb , Misses
letcalf , Grey , Flanagan , K. and H. Fllz-
; crald , Brlnn , Crawford , F. and L. Whltc-
iorn , D. and E. Gamble , Anderson , Cherry ,
Vllson , Moore , Rowan , Cane , Marsden , Mc-
lormlck , Mlracky , Lulu Thurber ; Messrs.
> . Brewer , Krlss , Andrews , Standard , Slmp-
on , Heywood , Conlous , Bond , Ruslln , C.
nd L. Gamble , Marsden , , McMillan , Lcsler ,
) avis , Oliver , Jones , Slylos , Dawson , Mac-
Jarr , Hart , Bennelt , Coombs , Wlggens ,
Jalcs , Rowan , B. and W. Baxter , Brader ,
Jarlln , Gordon , Gibson , H. W. Moore , Ike
Jewcomb.
Friday evening the Terpslchorean club gave
mother 'Of its dellghlful dances , which was
horoughly enjoyed by all presenl. Those
vho participated were : Misses Eastman ,
. .atey. 'SI. Geyer , Woods , Wilcox , Cowles ,
'urvia , Skinner , Marly , Curry , Dunham ,
Jorbett , Squires , King , Sid King , Grelst ,
ioutlmrd , Bowman , Noudaln , Van Buren ,
lall , Fowler , Anna Fowler , Bassell , Hamlln ,
Schwartz , Bctndorff , Mudge , Hobbs , Plcker-
ng , SI. John , Wlgman , Day , ParU , Llnd-
[ Ulsl , M. LindquUl , Fredericks and Alt
louse. The club members present were :
.Iessrs. Angell , Bowman , Perkins , Hamlln ,
lalsted , Berlin , McDonald , J. McDonald ,
'otter , Koenlg , Squires , Glacomtnl , Burdlck ,
falconer , Curry , Collelt and Schneider. The
nvlted guesls present were : Messrs.
Ihrlner , Taylor , Boudlnol , Wagner , Ochll-
ree , Peake , Haskell , Wilcox , Corbetl , Ful-
er , Van Camp , Johnson , Fowler , Williams ,
Hoffman , Howell , Manchester , Melle , Bur-
nelster , Beeman , Muntcrferlng , Thatcher ,
Treat , Hewitt , Barstow , Tom Barstow , Hol
iday , Gosney , Reid , Kessler , Noudaln ,
ilarty and Utlley.
JJOJI MASXELL CllALLKXOEI ) .
lla Lending I.nily Books Divorce nnd Ilor
Husband U rurlous.
CINCINNATI , Dec. 8. E. E. Hume , the
msband of Charlotte Behrens , leading lady
n Robert Mantell's company , which has
teen playing at the Grand this week , has
ihallenged Mantell lo a duel for alienating
ils wife's affections. Because of the strict
aws In Ohio against dueling Hume was un-
iblo to secure seconds here , and sent a
etter to Mantell asking thai he meet him In
2ovlngton , Ky. , at 11:30. : Mantell Ignored
ho request. At the office of the Enquirer
klr. Hume declared his Intention of killing
Mantell at sight. Mantcll's company goes to
Chicago next week , and Mr. Hume swears.
IB will pursue Mantoll to that city If nec-
issary. Mrs. Hume recently filed cult In
Chicago for a divorce from her husband , and
vhen news of the action came to Hume's
sars he was furious , and determined to
; et some satisfaction from Mantell. In New
fork courls Hume sues Mantell for $50-
100 for allenallng his wife's affections , but
leclares lhat Mantell will not enter New
iTork stale for fear of being attached. Two
rears ago Mrs. Hume was named as co
respondent 'In the divorce proceedings
brought by Mrs. Mantell against her hua-
3and. _
Liberal Cabinet In Chill.
SANTIAGO , Chill , Dec. 8. A new cabinet
jomposed exclusively of liberals has been
'onned.
"It is twice blest-
It blesseth him that gives and him that doth receive , "
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JKWEtEK.
RAYMOND
1BTJI AKD DOUOLAH ST , ,
iff.ov.ir stvHWAt , cntcr.r.s.
Mr. Tabtr wilt glvo hlo laal recital noxl
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock In Trinity
cathedral. A program has been arranged
consisting of the most Interesting pieces that
have been rendered during this scries , nnd ft
large attendance Is looked for. The follow
ing program will be given :
1'AHT I.
Prelude The Deluge Stilnt-Sncns
Nocturne Op. 9 , No. 2 Chopin
Lamentation aiillmnnt
Air lies Dauphin Uocckei
Selections Cavullerla ltustlcann.Mascngnl
PART II. ,
Overture Rlenzl . . . , Wagner
Romance , Tours
Kunernl Mnrch Chopin
Andante Lconore Symphony Rnrt
Pilgrim Chorus Wagner
The Schubert Glco club was greeted by a
very appreciative and rather enthusiastic
audience at their concert on Thursday even-
Ing. These young gentlemen nro doing soma
fine work , showing marked Improvement at
every appearance In public. As n musical *
organization they should bo pushed to tha
front , where they can be heard moro fre
quently. On this occasion the club was as
sisted by some good local talent , Prof. Voss-
ler rendering two piano solos as only a true
musician can do. Miss Tlmmo has the mak
ing of a very fine soprano almost pho-
cnal , but her effort Thursday evening was
greatly marred by n poor accompaniment ,
much to the disappointment of her friends ,
A banjo solo by Prof. Cumlngs , a mandolin
and guitar duo by the Zltmann brothers ami , *
recitations by Mr. Oastler and MUs Lemon * ' !
lent variety to the program.
The following Is the program for the must-
cale this afternoon nt All Saints church *
Organ Christmas Pastorale Mcrkcl
Mr. W. S. Miirslmll.
Violin Solo Theme nnd Duetto Leonard
Mr. K. J. Brett.
Tenor Solo The Stnr of Bethlehem..Adams
Mr. Fred Abel.
Organ Lamentation aullmnnt
Mr. Marshall.
Soprano Solo Churlty , , . .Fnuro
Mrs. Clmrles F. Drexel.
Quartet Lend , Kindly Light Buck
The Mozart Quartet.
Cavntlna llnfC
Mr. Brett.
March Pontlflcnle Lcmmens
Mr. Marshall.
Frl. Adele Aus der Olio will arrive In this
country late In December. She will play
with the Iloston Symphony orchestra early
In January. 1
Richard Strauss and E. A. MacDowell are
the godfathers of Mr. And Mrs. Eugen
d'Albert's ( Teresa Carreno ) little baby.
The following fine program will bo given
this afternoon ut the First Congregational
church at 3 o'clock. The public Is cordially
Invited. Admission free :
Organ Selections from Lohengrin..Wagner
Quartet Lead Kindly Light Stnlnor
Mrs. Wllhelm , Mrs. Morton , Mr. Northrup
and Mr. Abbott.
Violin Solo Itlumenllcd Ernst
Miss Luella Allen.
Organ Abendlled. . ? . Schumann
Song Without Words Mendelssohn
Trio Brahms
Mrs. Wllhelm , Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Mor
ton. '
Violin Sweet Spirit Hume
Organ Offertory In D Salome
Priest's March From Athallc..Mendelssohn
Mrs. F. F. Kord , Organist. ( J
Mrs. Hess-Fuchs , Accompanist.
r
Mr. Roy L. Smith , whoso newest c'mpost-
tlon , "Hearts' Blossoms , " words by Ethel
M. do Fonblanque , has Just made Its ap
pearance on the musical editor's table , will
bo the guest today and tomorrow of Mr.
John Mellern. Mr. Smith has shown very
strongly In this latest of his compositions
a thorough knowledge of harmony , the com
position , which Is dedicated to our friend , B.
B. Young , and sung by him In Chicago for
the past six months from manuscript , being
destined for wide p-pularlty. It Is beautl- - '
fully noted and deservedly ranks among the
very best of this young composer's efforts.
It Is effective and would prove a valuable
addition to any baritone's repertoire , al
though It Is written for cither vclco.
Mr. Loudon G. Charlton , who has won a
great deal of praise from his "September , "
a song which has already touched the 5,000
mark , has Just Issued two new composi
tions , "Counsel to Girls , " words by Horrlck
and dedicated to Camtllo d'Arvllle , the 'other
"An Ocean Lullaby , " dedicated to his wife.
The first Is a charming song , full of the
spirit of the words , and will undoubtedly
prove a worthy successor to "September. "
"An Ocean Lullaby , " however , does net
seem to be In this young composer's best
style , the theme being somewhat more
dramatic than Is shown In his other songs.
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