Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, November 24, 1895, Part I, Page 4, Image 4
THE OMAHA JXA.LLV XOVISMIIKK 2-1 , 181)5. LAUNCHED ON A SOCIAL SEA Thtee Moro Charming Buds Have Been Brought Oat. FUNCTIONS OF THE WEEK THAT HAS PASSED IVIUt Ilio Annronrli of Winter So ciety Tnliox on Netr Mfo , the Time llelngIlevoleil to ' nnjoj-inent. Last week each day was > niled with enter , talmncnts of some sort , Including receptions , luncheons , dances , Kensingtons and card par. tics. They came along In such rapid suc cession that It made one dizzy to keep up with the mad puce. While many of the lesser functions were commonplace , though pleating to those In terested , there were others that attracted moro than local attention. First of all , there was the Dickinson debut , at which Miss Dickinson , the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dickinson , was ushered Into the social world. This was , by all odds , the most Intcm'tlng event from a social stand point that has occurred In Omaha ( or several t years. It Has Interesting In many respects. The parents of Miss Dickinson occupy a high position In social realms. Asldo from this might 1)3 mentioned the fact that Mliu Dickinson In well known , not only In Omaha , but throughout the west. The reception held at th9 Mlllard hotel was on an elaborate scale and was highly enjoyed by all who wcro fortunate enough to have been In at tendance. While Iho Introduction of Miss Dickinson may have been attended by moro people , It was but little more enjoyable than was the event which brought Miss Qrace Allen and Miss Mabel Taylor Into the social circle ? . The launching of these two young women Into the social vortex was a most delightful occasion" and was attended by scores of their ' " " " "admirers. - W' - 4 ' . - - - * { a 311 KM nii'kliiNon'H llecriillon. Probably the most beautiful and elaborate reception ever given In Omaha WOP the one ocurrlng at the Mlllard on Thursday evening to Introduce Miss Dickinson to Omaha so ciety and given by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dickinson , This generous minded young de butante. Instead of receiving alone In her glory , kindly shared her honors with the other nlno fair debutantes. The sight was a beautiful ono , on entering the parlors , the blushing , beautiful faces of those charming debutantes meeting the gaze , the brilliancy , the gorgeouu decorations of palms , ferns , chrysanthemums and the chandellero grace ; \ fully hung with stnllax , while upon the cur tains were pretty bunches of holly ferns and j | green all sent from Oregon by friends. ' The punch room was a charming retreat. From slabs of Ice In which roivs had been frozen , beautifully decorated with leaves , the i punch flowed like some magic stream Into a ' - largo punch bowl below. The decoration of the table also caused 'much delighted comment and admiration , pyramids of fruit , wine Jelllet' , ducks , salmon all wept to make up this magnificent spread. , During the reception hours the hotel was thronged with a merry crowd of people. Mr. J. B. Markel and Mr. Prior Markel , who took personal supervision of the hotel arrangements , were everywhere , and were justly proud of the smoothness with which the guests were cared for. i An orchestra , stationed In the hall , played .concert music until 9:30 : , when the members took , their places In the dancing hall , behind a screen of palms , ferns and potted plants. Mrs. Dickinson was handsome In an ele gant Imported gown of whlto brocaded satin with pink ( lowers , trimmed In pink velvet , 'pearl passementerie and quantities of point lace. Superb diamonds. Miss Dickinson , the charming bud who unites beauty and Intellect with gracious manners and a empromo sweetness of disposi tion , was fascinating In a gown of white satin striped mousselino do sole , made over whlto satin and trimmed with pearl butter flies and ornaments. She carried an immense bouquet of English violets. She was the recipient of many exquisite bunches of flowers of all sizes and varieties. Miss Hoagland wasjjeautlful In whlU i > Miss Judson , a vivacious blonde , wore a dainty gown of Dresden flowered silk with old rose velvet trimming" . Miss Drake was charming In black satin and lp.cc. Miss Squires , always a favorite , wore blue figured taffeta , corsage of tulle with rose buds scattered over It and garniture of rose buds. buds.Miss Miss Sloan : was very attractlvo In a gown of yellow brocaded u'.lk ' , trimmed In turquoise * blue and lilac and lace. She were a diamond tiara in her hair. Miss Allan was lovely In white satin. Mlsa Taylor was stunning1 In a gown of nrlnn Rtrlnn/1 wlilta clllf. Miss Sharp wore one of the daintiest of white Swiss gowns over pink silk. Mica Mount wore a fetching costume of lavender satin , with yellow chiffon bodice , trimmed In martin fur and English velvets. Miss Warden , a strikingly beautiful girl , wore white Swiss. ; Others assisting were Mr. and Mrs. J , N , II. Patrick , who was much admired , In white brocaded satin. Miss Doano In a pretty girlish gown of whlto SwItB. Miss McClelland In light blue tulle , Miss Curtis In blue and whltu figured silk , Miss Woolworth In a striking gown of blue silk with velvet trimmings and golden tiara. Miss Webster waa stylishly gowned In a becoming pale green satin trimmed In lac ? . Miss Moore was chic In pink brocaded Hllk and pearl piraementerlc. Mlso LIndsey , black chiffon over prim rose yellow. Miss Colpejzer , red rich Persian silk with chiffon bodlco ol.l green velvet fcleevea , violets. Mlsa Damn , whlto Bilk and whlto chiffon. Miss Lcnlgan , pink brocaded silk. Miss Emily Crelghton , pink organdie over pink silk. Miss Stone , satin , striped white crepe. Mrp. George Mercer was lovely In black with bodice of pink chiffon and pink Dres den sash- Miss Alexander , black and lavender pompa dour silk trimmed In thistles. Mlsy Cady , blue and white striped satin skirt , blue chiffon bodice trimmed In carna tions. Miss Norton , lilac and maroon Persian silk with beautiful pearl collar. Mrs , Harry ( Jartuii. a beautiful gown of lavender ellk with pink chiffon bodlco and shoulder straps of pink chrysanthemums. Miss Durko , n striking brunette , brocaded yellow ullk trimmed In chiffon and brown fur. . Miss Sargent , white silk muslin over taffeta , with red roses. Miss Delia Hamilton , yellow chiffon over fellow satin. Miss Hingvvalt was handsome In lavender silk with wide whlto fcattn collar spangled In gold. Many other beautiful costumes. ) were worn. Previous to the reception Miss Dickinson entertained the debutantes at an exquisitely beautiful dinner In the white und gold room , which was decorated In palms and holly. The tabto itself was a marvel of beauty , surrounded by tha fair guests and having In the cstiter an Immensa bouquet of white chrysanthemums , from which radiated twelve broad white mttn ribbons bearing the names of the young women In gold lettem. At the close of the dinner each guest loosened the ribbon at hr plac ; and tin great cen ter plocj tumbled apart , leaving each one In possession of a beautiful souvenir bouquet , Attached to each was an exqultlte gold enameled spoon. The cloth waa also liberally sprinkled with violets. Cavern wen laid for Mies Hoagland , Miss Judson of St , Joseph , Miss Woiden of Denver , Misses Morse , Sloan , Sharp. Mount , Drake , Taylor , Allen , Squires and Dickinson. Ilec-ulvi'il liy Mr , niiil'Mrn. "Uonlnoiiicr } Mr , and Mn. O. S. Montgomery gave a pleasant reception at their pretty home Wednesday evening , In honor of Mr. and M3. Thompson and Mr , and Mr * . Drew , The guaU were agreeably entertained In looking over the beautiful collection of for eign pictured and spoons which Mr , and Mrs. Montgomery brought back with them from their recent irlp abroad. There was also music. Mlsa lloulter played several pretty elections and Miss Darker Bang. Mr * . Montgomery' wore * ( own of helio trope broadcloth trimmed In * tln nd velvet to match. The brldei wore their wedding gowna. Mrr. Thompson's wan ot white corded silk , with long train , and Mrs. Drew wore white silk nnd chiffon. Miss dray wore a dainty frock of while flowered Jllk , with ribbons. Among thf > giieMs were : Mesw * and Mcs- ilamen Tracy , Hall , Vlnsonhaller , Smith , De Herd , Herring , Nicholas , Mpsdnmcs Mont gomery , Perrlne and Mumaugh , Misses Itarkcr , Filch , llennet , Ireland. Moore. Vin cent , Syers , Donlter , and Messrs. Carter , Marbury , Tuttle , Harmon , Mann , Moore , MIICJ , Kllpatrick and Hev. Mann. Itcrriitloii for Their Tuesday afternoon Mrs. WIHUm F. Allen and Mrs. Charles T. Taylcr gave n large re ception at the hcme of Mrs. All-n , on Cali fornia street , to Introduce their daughters , Miss Grace Allen and Mlj Mabel Taylor , two charming debutantes , to Omalu society. The hours were from 2 to i and from 4 till 7 , and there was a constant throng ot people ple , old and young , In attendance to congrat ulate these fair "buds. " In the recelvlnc parly were Mrs. All-n , becomingly gowni ? In black silk ercinn , with green velvet col lar , Russian trimmings and lace. Mlm Allen , a baulul ! ! girl , wore a hand some white satin and white chiffon , trimmed with satin ribbons and cut round neck. She carried American Ilenutlcs. Mrs. Taylor wore gresn faille silk , trimmed In exquisite real lace. Miss Taylor , a charming bud , were a beautiful while brocaded satin , pearl trim ming finishing the round nsck. She carried La France roses. The rooms wcro all tastefully decorated with cut flowers nnd plants. In the drawIng - Ing room American Ueautles were used , The chandeliers were festojnrd with srallax. The dining room was decorated In La France roses. The table was very pretty with the pink candelabra and cut gtasi' . A bevy of pretty girls assisted In serving Ices and tea. Others assisting In receiving wcro : Mrs. Colpetzer , In an elegant creation of pink crept ! and lavender brocaded satin , with Roman pearl paracmenterlc. Mrs. C. E. Squlren , In heliotrope satin and violet velvet trimmings. Mrs. J. E , Doyd wore a handsome maroon velvet , trimmed with jet. Mrs. Ed IJIshop , In figured organdie over yellow silk and lace and brown ribbons. Mr * . Dlshop , In pink figured organdie with pink ribbons. Mrs. Moore , In black lace over miroon- colored silk. Miss Squires , In a beautiful pink and white striped silk , with chiffon silk. Miss Drake , In white slllc with satin trim mings. Miss Colpetzcr , In an exquisite white satin. . Miss Morse was girlish nnd pretty In white satin made over blue silk. Miss Wordon wore a pretty flowered or gandie made over blue silk , trimmed In for get-me-nots. Miss Crounso were a fancy yellow waist and black satin. Miss Webster wore fawn-colored crepon made over cerise-colored satin with lace- trimmings. Miss Cady wore an Imported waist of green and red and dark skirt. Miss Palmer wore a pretty white Swiss over pink silk. Miss Burns , light figured silk trimmed in blue chiffon and lice. Bliss Bertha was gowned In a rich red silk trimmed with ermine. Miss Moore , In green silk with white over dress. Mrs. Dlshop , In black. Mrs. Gilbert , In lavender cloth and Mrs. Morse In lavender cloth. Upstairs In the punch room Miss Hoag land In a stunning gown of pink satin with r ? rl trimmings , and Miss Judson of St. Joseph , In a gown of pink Drcsdea silk with pearl passementerie , served punch. At 7 o'clock the following named men dropped In and the remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing : Mr. Wllklns , Mr. Jordan. Mr ; Palmer , Mr. Kountze , Mr ; Hoagland , * Mr. Gilbert , Mr. Charles George , Mr. Ed George , Dr. Sedwlck. Mr. Doz ! ! , Mr , Carter , Mr. Clarke , Mr. EJgar Morsman. _ 'At MrN. I'll x ton's Ilfci-iilloii. On Wednesday afternoon , between the hours of 2 and C , Mrs. William A. Paxton gave a delightful reception , at which more than 200 guests were entertained. The drawIng - Ing rooms were decorated with large bunches of American Beauties and the dining room was prettily decorated with La France rosas. Ihe table , witli Its ribbon and flower decirj- tlons aiid-cuit. cla " - " " > imirua. The punch room was decorated with yellow rose ? and was also very pretty. Mrs. Paxton , In a black satin skirt , with a black and while strlpstl silk walit , trimmed with point lace and black velvet and beautiful diamonds , received the gussts , aislsted by Mrs. Ware of Blair. In a. French costume of old rcso silk , trimmed in chiffon and apple- greun velvet , and Mrs. Walter Williams , In a fancy waist , trimmed In lace , and dark skirt. Assisting throughout the rooms were : Mrs. J. N. Cornish , In black satin , with velv t waist trimmed In white brccadjj volvot. Mrs. Babcock , In elegant pearl gray satn ! gown , trimmed with Roman pearl passemen- terlo and a bertha of old point lace. Dia monds. Mrs. William F. Allen. In black skirt , with fancy eJlk waist trimmed in green velvet and lace. lace.Mrs. Mrs. Whltmoro , In black chiffon and wliits lace. lace.Mrs. Mrs. Godfrey , In b'acV Entln. Miss Dickinson was charming In a gown of blue satin , with brocaded satin waist. She carried La Franco roses. Miss C'mindler , a handsome- gown of pink silk , trimmed with heavy ecru ace. Miss Hoagland wore u becoming gown of white silk and chiffon. . Miss Judson was chic In pale blue satin. Miss Webster were a Btylsh gown of old rose * broadcloth. Miss Copetzor were yellow chiffon over satin of the same color. Miss Palmer , pink and white striped silk. Miss Allen , yellow crepe waist and white silk skirt. Miss Taylor , fancy yellow waist and dark skirt. Miss Squires , gray skirt and black chiffon waist made over red silk. Miss Curtis , white Swiss with lavender ribbons bons/ bonsMiss Miss McClellamI , In whlto Swiss. TttO llfliKlltflll K fllH Thursday afternoon Mrs. James Bv Boyd and Mrs. Ellis Illerbower gave a deflghtful Kensington. The women all took dainty bits of fancy work , though some played cards. The feature of the afternoon was the playing of the orchestra , which was stationed In the library , and for an hour delighted the guests with the choicest selections. Refreshments were served nt C o'clock. The guests were : MesdaniEB Dlshop , Ed Bishop and Frank Dlshop , D'ctz ' , Clark , Buchanan , Coffmai , Gardner , Haller , Klrkcndall , Brady , Balch , Green , Dradfoid , Calm , Albert Calm , Dickey , McDermott , J. H. Lehman , Mclntosh , Itlng- walt , Taylor , LIndsey , Orr. Keysor , Nott , McShane , Whlto , Barrows , Illglow and W. L. Dickey and Mlssvs Barker , LIndsey , Allen , Taylor , Hlngwalt , Burke , Sharp and Helen Moore , They also entertained on Saturday very pleasantly , when the guests wore Me 4imes McDonald ot North Platte , Morse , Mlllard , Wilbur , Heed , Hemington , Barton , Hlngnolt , Hedlck , Cudahy , Daldrldge , Cirrler , Connell Patterson , Caldwcll , Davis , Hamilton , Morris , Cole , Uummeni. Irvlito , Smith , Charlton , Oftutt , Learned , Hull , PatHrson , Melkle. Richardson , Kellir , McConnell , Clarke , Spar row , Wheeler , Cortan , Wood. Wyman , John son , Potter , Dickinson anil McCormlck ; Missis Daclie , Bertha Bache , Dundy , Downi , Isaacs , Hill ot Boston , Hamilton , Duck , Ogden , Me- Kell , Amell , McClelland and Colpetzer. ( ioinl .Slirplioril MiiNlL'iil. Those who attended the musicals given by Mre. II. F. Teal , at her residence , 2522 Maple street. Tuesday evening , November 19 , had a delightful musical treat. The program con sisted cf eight members. The vocal solo , "Ejmereldu , " sung by Miss Pearl Hlley , ac companied by a chorus of little misses In artistic gypsy costumes , was the opening lumber , and got every one In good humor to appreciate. This was followed by a piano solo , by Uov. Q. Welles. "Spinning Song. " Mr. Welles rendered this tlimcult and beauti ful plec in a manner that was highly pleas- HK. Mlm Mary Lity eang "Fiddle and I , " accompanied by piano and violin and re ceived a hearty encore. Toll was one of the jrlcht gema of the evening. Number 4 was a violin eolo , "Cavltana , " by Miss VInnle Bherraden of Council Bluffi. The rendition of this beautiful music showed not < > nly careful and painstaking ttudy , but a true artistic touch and feeling. The piece was long and loudly applauded and was responded to by illt * BlurraJen by another i not left * beautiful selection. The piano solo by Mlw Nelllo Moore * nd piano duet by the Mlucs Mnore and Keating ( both of Council Bluffs ) were nmonp the very b tt ot the evening's entertainments. The closing number , a piano solo , "Cradle Song , " by Mlg Daisy lllgglns , a piece ot her own composition , was another gem that can only n remembered with pleasure. The muslcale w-is given for ( he benefit of the Church of the Good Shepherd and was a suc cess from a financial as well as a musical standpoint , _ _ _ _ mill Oyger-Wernher At the residence of the bride's parents , Mr. nnd Mrs. A. Wernher , fill Park avenue , Thursd-ay , November 21 , at 6 p. m. , Mr. Charles L. Gygcr and Katherlnc I G. Wernher were married. It was a baaiit'ful wedding. The bridesmaid was a girlhood friend of the bride , Miss Miller of Lraven- worth , Kan. , the best man being the brother of the groom , Mlts Eva Manchester played the wedding march , while the bridal party , preceded by the officiating clergyman , Hev. T. J. Mackay , entered the parlors. A some what unusual ceremony for this country was adopted , two wedding rlngf being used the grcom giving a ring and making the promise first , followed In like manner by the bride. A reception for the newly wedded coupls was held In the evening from 7:30 : to 0:30 : , when hosts of friends called to congratulate the happy couple. The wedding of Mlfs Ada Bovd and Mr. A. M. Mecklenburg occurred at Decatur , 111. , on Wednesday , November 20 , nt 10 a. m. Heel McLo&'n ' A very pretty pink and white wedding occurred at 2705 Hamilton street , Thursday evening at 9 o'clock , when Miss Mamie Kllrabeth , daughter of Mr. W. C. McLean , was married to Mr. Earnest Howard IIool. The ceremdny woo per formed before a bank of palms , white and pink chrysanthemums and la France roics , wl'lch extended across the room. Hev. S. M. Ware officiated. The bride , who Is con sidered n very pretty girl , was unusually boiutlful , In a gown of white silk. The wnlst was covered with pearl trimming of a , beautiful design. She carried an Im mense bouquet of brlds roses. The maid of honor , MlM Phoebe Heel , sister of th ; groom , were a beautiful gowin of pink silk and point lace , and carried la Franco ros3. Mr. Herbert Taylor acted as best man. Miss Anna Hungate played the wedding march as the bridal party passed through the parlora First cams the two brides maids , Miss Elizabeth Marshall of Brooklyn , N. Y. , and Miss Elmlrc Wssterfield , pretty llttlo girls , drcssd In pure white. Then the maid of honor nnd bast man , followed by bride and groom. Pretty llttlo Agnes Mc Lean , aged G , dressed In white silk , carried the cushion bearing the ring. The parloro and dining room wore balnkcd with palms , roses , ferns and pink and whlto chrysiu- them'.imo. Refreshments were very elaborate , pink and whlto being carried out In Ices and cike. Mr. and Mrs. McLan were assisted In receiving by Mrs. Henry Marshall of Brook lyn , Mro. Mlllard Watktns of Beatrlcs , Miss Lois McLean and Miss Bertha Stewart. The presents were unusually elaborate , consisting of many costly pieces of cut glass , chlni and bric-a-brac. Only relatives and Intimate friends cf thi family were Invited. Present were : Mr. a'nd ' Mrs. Aron Heel , Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Perrlne. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heel , Mr. nnd Mrs. A. T. Schermer- horn , Mrs. Cawlo Campbell , Mrs. P. H. Sharp. Mr. and Mrs. Cadet Taylor , Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Taylor , Mr. and Mrs. John Car son , Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Canan , Mr. and Mrs. Charles WEstcrfleld , Mr. and Mrs. Porterfleld. Mr. and Mrs. Maglnn , Mrs. Henry Marshall , Brooklyn , N. Y. ; Mrs. M. S. Watklns , Beatrice , Neb. ; Mrs. Herbert Pardee , Buffalo , N. Y. ; Mrs. O. Smiley , Chillicothe , Mo. ; Miss Pearl Ochlltree , Miss Anna Hungate , Miss Carter , Miss Halite Hood , MIyj B.rttn Stuart , Mlu Wllva Mo- Lian , Mim Persia Stuart , Miss E. Marshall , Miss Claire Albee. Miss Westcrfleld , Miss Carrie Campbell. Miss Lois Maglnn , Mr. M. ' B. Thompson , Albldn , Neb. ; Mr. H. D. Tay lor , Mr. Wallace Taylor , Mr. Charles Hun- gate , Mr. Fred Heel , Mr. T. L. Clinton , Mr. T. S. Hoel. Mr. R. F. O'Brien and Miss Ellen Brenan of Omaha w.ere married at Sacred Heart' church , November 20. Many friends were present and many tokens of friendship were evident In the presents dirphyod. Mr. O'Brien and his wlfp will go cast , and re turn about December 1 , to 'make thelr home In Omaha. . Ths marrlago of Miss Lucllo B. Osburn , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oaburn , to Mr. Murk 1 . rclbor of Ploroo , Neb. , waa celebrated at th ? home of the bride's parents , 2G01 Cameron street , last night at 7:30 : o'clock. Ht.v. S. M. Ware , pastor of the Second Presbyterian church , performed the ceremony. Only Immediate relatives and a few friends were pressnt. The. bride was radiantly beautiful In a typical wedding dras ? of cream silk , while the groom was attired In a neat suit of conventional black. The parlor In which the cerwnony was performed was decorated In an artistic and tasty fnan- nar with chrysanthemums and other at tractive nous ? plants. Immediately after the caremony an excellent wedding supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Felber will leave tomorrow for Pierce , where Mr. Felber ! s engaged In the newspaper business. They will ba at home to friends after December 5. SiirpriNtMl MlHii IlliiKliimi. A very pleasant surprise party was given Miss Joi'slo Blngham Thursday evening , at her home , 8lt South Sixteenth street. The program of the evening was music , speaking and games. Those prcssnt were : nna Mahamah , Marie Vom Weg , Louisa Vom WoK , EJIth Kaatz , Marie Stafford , Anna Hlchardion , EJIth Gurney , Gracs Gurney , J. Fester Sam , Liura Wllcox , Anna Hay , Ida Lvi , Julia Lang , Agnes Levey , Tilly Block , Maud Brown , May Huso. Pearl WIIcox , Will Talconcr , C. M. Parker. Jeyjo Coy , Verne Coy , Heiiry LehmoJt , Tom T.'ptcn ' , Frank Bryant , Frank Dohn , Harry Burnette , John Mortensen , Charles Stewart , F. A. Bonei' , Ernest Powell , Lloyd Bellman , Fred Grosy , Ed Mortenwjn , Charlej Carlson. A PlriiNjmt SuriirlHc. Ono of the pleasant and enjoyable social events of last week was the surprba party on MI 5 Kate Smith Saturday evening , No vember 1C , on her birthday. After a short reception at the home- , the festivities wore adjourned to Oriole hall , wtcre the merry hours wcro danced away until midnight. Among those prewnt were : Misses Ganger , Clare , Bowen , CramerKnaust , Gleselman , Schlueter , Jennie Augustln , Juliet Bowles , CUrette Smith , Fannie Smith. Clara Wentz , Rosemarle , Dlngldlno and Messrs. Flynn , Grlebe , Wagner , Melstrom , Grau , Augustln , Hos ? , Ed Elmlger , Fred Elmlger , Kuehl , Smith , Thomas Lynam , Ed Lynam , Aukol , Myere. Shannon , McAullffe , Casey , Carter , Sandell and Wardlow , < : < ! m n n IVIilHt Vurty. Mro. W. R. Kelly cntertalnel delightfully at German whist last Monday afternocn , Prizes were won by Mrs. Westel Morseman , Mrs. Myron Learned and Mrs. Daniel Damn. The guests were : Mssdamcs Mctcalf , Sunder- land , Baldrldge , Miner , Baum , Taylor , Hendrix - drix , Newman , Ilartmnn , Stevens , Buche , Morseman , Green , D , Baum , George Patter son , Curtis , Sterling , Learned , Sweesjy , Durdy , Lomax , Hoth , Babcock , Munroe , Palmer , Dickey. Ames , KImbill. McDermott. HoUredge. D. C. Patterson , Merrlam , Kellar , Mlllard , Snyder , Thompson , Savage , Valll Bishop , Thurston , H. C. Smith , A. B. Smith Allen. Dickinson. Warden. Towar. F W Kelly and Mlssjiilder. Him n NiirnrlNr. The friends of M. H. Douglass tendered him a very pleasant surprise Friday evening , at the home of Mr * Leedcr , 1310 Davenport street. Music , gimea and dancing wcro indulged In to a late hour , after which an ele- gint repist wao oerved , und all declared a most pleasant evening spent. Among those present were : Mesdames Douglaw and Baler , Misses Qulnn. Cogan/ Mullen , Katie. L zrlo and May Brady , Sullivan , McMahon Lllen and Hannah Gruonlg , Clark McGovern ' Cosgrove Craddock. Julia , Lizzie'ami Carrie Leeder , Baler , Foley , John , Peter and James Mattson , CuriA.N.'raddoek. Sullivan , riatk Faulkner , l > od * . ; cKe"nrle. MeOiickln , lxiil Char ! ? * and ? jiXno. Lceder , Jones , Uilley Crane and Doffglisi. PlfljX Rev. C H./Wldgj nd wife cplebrateil their fiftieth Welding anniversary Wednes day , Novcmber.20 , at Hiawatha , Kan , Mr. Savldge * born In New Jersey sev enty-three years'fgoi and his wife In Penn sylvania three years later. They were mar ried In New Vienna , Clinton county , 0. November 20 , 181 * by Hev. J. II. Ellsworth Mr. Savldgc. wJh"hts family , moved to Min nesoto In ISM' ' Us wan chaplain _ pf Jhe Fourth Mlnntlati during the war. He first entered the rlqks . as : a private and bore aIn heroic part In the battle of Altoona Pass. In that battle lie had n testament In his left breast pocket , which was struck by a bill fromone / - of the sharpshooter's guna That book Is still preserved In the family as a sacred relic. He was promoted to the chaplaincy just before Sherman started on his march to the sea. On hi * reltirn from the war Mr. Savldgc engaged In the inlriU > - try. He cam to Nebraska In the spring of 1SS2. nnd removed to his present home In 1893. Ho usually preaches once on Sabbath at present. Mr. and Mrs. Savldjc have reared chll- drn. who are now miking their homes In Wisconsin , Idaho. Kansas and Nebraska. Th-y are engaged In the mlnh-try , law , railroading reading and farm Inc. Itlrtlnlnv , Pnrt.v for Tuo. There was a birthday party nt Edgewood , the suburban home ot Mr. and Mrp. John Morrison , Wednesday evening. It being In honor of Charles Morrison and hlo cousin , Miss Slay Mortenson. High five was played during the e.irly evening , the prises being captured by Miss Mary Drage and Mr. Hugo Havtm , while Miss Blanche Nelson and Mr. Dick Haven were made happy with the con- Eolatlon prizes. After tus cards , refresh ments were nerved , the late hours being occupied In singing , playing nnd dancing. Thosa present were : Misses Mary , Meta and Llzzlo Dragc , Mlsa Blanche Nelson , Miss Mno Schlsby. Miss Allo Nelsdn. Miss Nelale Morrison , Miss Mary Mortensen , Miss Olga Mortens3n , MlM Johanna Chrlstophcrson and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cobry ; Messrs. Dick Raven , Hugo. Raven , Carney , Mor risen , Neve , Frdr Nelscm , Walter Nelson , Francis Morrison and John Morrison , Jr. ToriHlclieiroui' UnncliiK C'luli. The fornlghtly , dancing party of the Tcrp- slchorean club given last Friday evening proved to bs one of the prettiest function ? of the week. Quite a number ot beautiful costumes wer ? a very noticeable feature of tha affair , and as the. chrysanthemum took preference tr other floral decorations , a great many of autumn's favorite beauties gave the event a most pleasing effect. Among the club members nnd their guests " present were noticed Misses Eastman , Arnold , Schmidt , Paris , Reed , Ring , Van Buran , Lateyi . .Wwks , St. Coyer , Drlshnui. Fowler , CowiesT .Peters , Mardl , Bulwark , Hamlln. Certcr , Burnham , Cramer. Derver , DervcT , Newton and Messrs. Squires , Alexan der , Whltehorn , Kocnlg. Thompson , Burdlck , McCreary , Heed. 'Fowler , Cooley. Collctt , Body , Shrader , Vkrllng , Woolworth , Sharp , Hamlln. Gocdall , Berlin , Davis ? , Hadlnge.r , Peako , Goodrich , Halstead , Johnson , Living ston , Murray and Irvine. Kor SJr.s. \ < M111:111. . Mm. D. H. Wheeler , jr. , entertained the following women at a Kensington Friday afternoon in o-charmlng manner , In honor of Mra Henry Newman , nee Miss Herna Dundy , of New Yorkpj The guests were : Mrs. Dr. Bache , Miss Bacbe , Mrs. Bradford , Miss Sharp , MID3 Ida jfeharp , Mrs. Detiel , Mrs. Reillck. ' Mrs. HUM , Airs. Hamilton , Mlso Ham ilton , Mrs. Lelfojerl Mrs. Gurley ; Mlsr Doane , Mlw Curtis , Mips 'Palmer , Miss Woolworth , Miss Dundy , Mrs. Hemington , Miss llurm > , MIos Bnum , Miss Fuller , Mrs. Blerbower. Misg McDonald. Miss Patterson , Miss Conner , Miss McShanpj Mjsy Bucko , Mr , Baum. Mrs. Caldwell , Mfas Bueke'ye , Mrs. Harry McCor mlck , Mrs. Dr. Summers , Mrs. Cole ? , Mrs. Reed , Mrs Keller. _ Mtss Palmsr , , Mlso Woolworth and Mlts " * " -JJiirke"air"siiig' < IeTlghtfully and Mlt'4 iQurtls rendered several Instrumental selections. ' < r < uiHoii. In honor of Miss JudsJn of St. Joseph , who Is the guest of Miss Hoagland , Miss Louise Squires entertained a number of her girl trlends Saturday afternoon , rather informally. though bone the less delightfully. Dainty bits ot Christmas fancy work were displayed here anJ thers , Miss Drake 'recited In MCI usual charming manner and Miis Hoagland Miss Palmer and Miss Burke each sang. Refreshments were served at 5 p'clock. Those present were : Misses Burke. Latey , Eaum , Sadie Baum , Sua Colpstzcr. Hattle Cady , Alice Drake , Helen Mcore , Margaret Brown , Helen , Hoagland , Clara Palmer. Barker , Sharp , Burns. Sloan , Bsuhh Sharp , Taylor , McKell , Stone , Kelly. Sargent , Woolworth , May Morse , Alexander , Allen , Rlngwalt , Judson - son , Lenlgan , Fuller , Lindsay , Stone. Curtis , Crelghton , Amy Barker ; Mesdames Smith Bishop , Ed Bishop. Cole. y M. 1 Social. The third social of the Young Men's In stitute was held at Orelghton hall Wednes day evening , at was a delightful success. About seventyfivecouples were present. The large ball'- afforded thlo number ample iccm to execute the now figures as well as the old rellsblo pquares and slxtJon numbers wire reeled off to merry music between ! ) and 12. The cDinml'tec In charge rendered ex cellent scrvlca In anticipating and providing for the wants of rill. Ths next Y. M. I. party will be glvon In the same hall on New Year's eve. On that occasion It Is projwscd to surpass all for mer efforts cf the Institute. This Is nt > small task , but the members arc energetic and have not yet failed to accomplish whatever they undertake , Invitations will be Issued early In December. At n Church .Socialite- . The young people of St. John's Episcopal church gave a very enjoyable sociable at the residence of George J. Stoney , 1C04 North Thirty-fourth atreot. on Thursday evening. Games and mujlc were enjoyed. The wonun served Ice cream and cake. Those present were : Hev. Charles H. Young , Messrs , Cay | , Irons. Wills , H. Robin son , S. Robinson , Dorr , Matthlf. G. F. Stoney , J. M. Stoney , T. D. Stoney , Hadfleld , Estell , Rogers , Ocsanbiam , Lundbe-g , Ilurd , Misses Henderson , Jordan , Shlll , Bishop , Cain , Klrker , Nelson , Evans , Bralnhard , Roy , Estell , Twist , Turner , Armutrong , Roberts , Plxton , Mo'thls , Montgomery , Carmsn. CIirj-Miin til 111111111 Ten. Mrs. George B. Lourlo opened her hospit able homo en , Najth _ Nineteenth avenue labt Tuwday to al > iu0Ifly | of her friends , The hostess was aeslsted by Miss Clara Thomas and Miss Raiisonijjvho served refreshments , The house was 'profusely decorated with palms and cliWJnnieinunis. For a tent of skill In formjn , the greater number of words from tly\t ofiicliryBnnthemum Mrs. W. II. Tracy was awarded an elegant bouquet of whlto and ydllrAv chrysanthemums. UI'.V ' . HiAVnN rieaHiiiilly SiiriirlNci ] , The employe. * . . _ the Fidelity Oil company showed how highly they appreciate their manager , Mr. JJ Hi Hendrie , by assembling at his resldencaj 1113 Par'.t avenue , last Fri day evening , and giving him a complete sur prise , eg well us Hi substantial token of their regard , In thet , bapp of a heavy gold watch chain. The evening was spent most pleas antly In mufild and card playing. AU-HAt'-Hitll WlIlHt Club. A delightful 'e'veiilng ' ' was spent last Friday uy sixteen of tha pleasant people of Kountze Place at the resilience of Mr , O , II. CurtU , 2110 Locust rtreet , playing whist. Mre. Ward and Judge MacCumber lecelved the prizes , After refreobmenU were served , the "Ak-Sar- Ben Whist club" was organized , with Mra. C , F. Weller as president snd Mrs. O , II , Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report Baking Powder 4B&OLUTELY PURE Curtis neerotarr and treasurer. The mom- hern nro Mr. and Mr * . C. P. Wellcr , JinlRC snd Mrp. MncOtiinbor , tp. And Mr . Warn ! , Mr. anil Mrs. T. Manilnln , Mr , And Mr. " . Kent Sanfonl. Mr. nnrt Mr * . Will Prllchnrd , Mr A ml Mrs. Frank 1'ortor , Mr. ami Mrs , O. II. Cm IK An t2ti < iiliiK irllli Finnic mill A \cry pleasant surprise wat Riven In honor of Miss Katie Sonneborn's birthday last Wednesday evening at her residence. $29 South Nineteenth street , 1) ) ' the clerks of Hnj dfii Hros. Those nrcs ° nt were : Misses DJlla Sclmfcr. Marwrcl Ciilllhan , Ilo ? Mac kenzie , Kale Sullhflii , Jennnlc Senbrooke , I. lly Worthing , Kate UubenMeIn , May ( Ion- tlemnn , Kmma Colbert , Lewis and Mrs. Arm strong ; Messrs. William Mackenzie * . 1 tarry Wallace , DotlRC , lUirnett , William Douglas , Kelncr , Moore. McOooley , McCrary , Frank Hanson and Henry Koll , Miss Iloio Mackenzie danced several Scotch dances , nnd Misses lllcklc and Kannlo Sonusborn danced thn "Liberty tlsll. " The music for the dancing nnd pinging of the evening was furnished by William Macken zie , violinist , \ \ Hplana \ accompaniment by Mr. Dodge. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ l n ( Mr. and Mrs. I. . T. Smulerland and Miss lloulter entertained nt cards a compmy of friends at their home on South Thirty-second street , Thursday evening. The prizes were won by Mrs. Dr. Connor , Mlso Alexander. Mm Ilartlott , Mr. Hall , Dr. Whlnnery and Mr. lloblnson. Refreshments wcro pjrved , nfler which a recitation was given by Mrs. Italph Sunder- land. Instrumental and vocal music \v.is also furnished by Miss Uoultcr nnd Mrs. Sunder- land. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Kor Jllin riiiiiiilicrn. Mrs. F. I ) . Johnson gave a small , Informal tea on Wednesday afternoon In honor of Miss Gertrude Chambers , which was very enjoy able. The Siouso was prettily decorated with cut flowers , the dining room being especially putty with pink canntlons. Tito guests were : Miss Hawles of Washlngtcn , thn Mlfses Daclie , Miss Alice Clumbers , Mil's Leila Shears. Mrs. A. L. Ilced , Mrs. Imac Colis , Mrs. William 1'oppleton , Mrs. Henry Wyman and Mrs. Charles Dead. fiiivi * ti I'retl ) * Iiiinclifoii. Mrs. MIHon llarlow gave a beautifully ap- painted lunc'icoii ' on Friday. The table was lovely with Us decorations of violets and lavender chrysanthemums. Covers were laid for Mesvlames Henry Wyman. A , L. Heed , Isaac Coles , J. K. Summers , jr. , Henry Car- tan , Wilbur C , K. Smith , Charles Oftutt and Charles Detiel , I'lCIIHlircM 1'llNt. Miss Webster entertained at D o'clock tea yesterday afternoon. Mrs. J. C. Denlse gave a pretly Kensington on Thursday afternoon. A few friends' rpent Wednesday evening In formally with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haller , to celebrate Mr. lUller'o birthday. The Forest Hill Card club reorganized at the residence of Mrs. J. M. Cornish on Thursday last for the winter work. Miss Elizabeth Allen , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Allen , entertained her young friends at a dancing party FrIJay evening. Mr. and MPA J. J. Lang were agreeably surprised by a Jolly party of young peopl ; Thursday evening at their homo In Walnut Hill. Hill.A A pretty card party was given on Friday evening by Miss Georgia Krug , the guest of honor being Miss Edith Plndcll of Hannibal , Mo. , who 1ms been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Packard. Th ? machlnls ' apprentices of Omaha gave their first annual ball at CrElghton hall last Monday evening. C. F. Murphy and Miss Mamie Ryan led 'the march , followed by about 200 couples. Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Cady entertained the Don Ami card club on Monday evening. TUB prizes were won by Mra. George W. Holdrege und Mrs. George Wattles , Mr. Purvis and Mr. Goodrich. Mrs. George A. Kelly of Wlrt street enter tained veiy delightfully at lunchson on Wednesday. ' ' " Mesdames Johnson , Starks , Stokes , Costa , Shepard , Ochlltree , Martin ? nd C-thens were present. The "Wistaria" High Five club met at the residence ot Sirs. B. A. Walter , 2319 Douglas btreet , Wednesday afternoon and was pleas antly entertained , Miss Porter of Syracuse , Is" . Y. , receiving the highest honors. In hon&r of the Gyger-Wernher wedding Mil's Manchester entertained at dinner Wednesday evening. Covers were laid for eight. Those present were : Mlssss Wern- lier. Miller of Lavcr.worth , Wheelock of San Francl&co , Manchester , Messrs. Gygcr , Wern- u > ' , Gygsr of Phlladilphla , Manchester. Mrs. J. E. Summers gave a most dainty and beautiful luncheon on Thursday , the guest of honor being Miss Judson of St. Joseph. The table decoration was an ex- iiulslte silver jar of red chrysanthemums. Covers were laid for Miss Judson , Miss Hoagland , Miss Dickinson , Mrs. William Tupper Wyman , Miss Squires and Mrs. Sum mers. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wallace entertained the "Happy Home" card club at tholr home , 021 South Sixteenth stree-t. last Wednssday evening. Mrs. G. W. Sutton won the lady'B first prize , Mr.-James W. Houk the gentle- lien's first prlzo , while Miss May Keller and Mr. Will Connoran were tendered consolation gifts , all of the prices being very unique. During Iho evening ( Ulnly rrfrephmcnls were nerved. Some Instrument * ! selection * by the hostess aided In mnklns up a very enjoyable evening' * entertainment. The next meeting of the club will bo nl thp residence of Mr * C A. L wl * . 7M South Sixteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Smith entertained the Every Thursday Night High Five club very delightfully at their residence , 3S08 North Eighteenth street , on last Thurnlay evening , the occasion being In honor of their return to Omaha from "Marlon Place , " their country seat at Itlalr. High five , followed by light refreshments , helped to pass a picas- ant evening. The Up to Date Whist club was enter tained nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. George II. Lourle on Wednesday evening. November 20. lady's first prlzo was won by Mrs. Thomas. The gentleman's prize fell to Mr. Diicli.iiMii. After n very pleasant evening the entertainment concluded with dainty re freshments. The gtiestH of the club were : Ucv. J , P , I ) . Llwyd and wife , Judge and Mrs. Hradley. Mr. and .Mrs. A. C. Powell , Mr. and Mrs. George Holbrook , Mr. and Mrs. C , C. Chase nnd Miss Itrollalr. An enjoyable dance was glvon at Metropoli tan hall last Tuesday night by the Jewish Society of Omaha. It was the second annual ball of the Hebrew Ladles' Sewing society , and moro than ISO quests passed a most delightful evening while they assisted ono of their most popular benevolences. The usual rcfrshments were served. The ofllcers of the society to whom are duo much of the credit for the success of the entertainment are : President , Mrs. A. Heller ; vlco presi dent , Mrs. M. Hcllman ; secretary , Mrs. H. Heller ; treasurer , Mrs. llrandcls. I'lciiHitri' * In I'ro | > < ' * ' A reception will be given at the Creche Monday evening , November 2.1 , from 7 to 10. Mr. and Mrs. D. II. Wheeler , sr. . will en- teitaln the Don Ami Card club Monday even- In ( j. j.Mrs. Mrs. Hohert Pun Is will entertain for Miss Norton Saturday afternoon , November 30 , at 2 o'clock. Mr. and MrtL. . J , Drake have Issued In vitations for n dancing parly Thursday evenIng - Ing , December C. Mrs. W. V. Morse will Introduce her daughter at an afternoon reception Thursday , December 5 , from II to B. The Thurston Hides will give the first of n series of parties at the nrmory. Seventeenth and Douglas streets , Monday evening. Invitations ore out for a select dancing party to be given by Ambrose Ellington on Thanksgiving evening at Myrtle hall annex. Mrs. Isaac Coles and Mrs. A. L. liccd will again give a "patchwork party" In honor of Mrs. George W. Mercer , Saturday afternoon , November 30. A Thanksgiving dinner will be given at the rooms of the Young Women's Christian association , Ueo building , next Thursday for young women away fioiu home. Mrs. William G. Sloan has Issued cards for an nftorr.opn reception to ba given Tuesday , November 26 , from .1 to G. when flic will In troduce her daughter , Miss Bertha. Her. and Mrs. J. P. D. Llwyd will gtvs an Informal reception to all friends and parish ioners of the Church of the Good Shepherd Monday evening , November 25 , at their new home , 2003 Dlnnty street. The Commercial club has lately turned over to a committee of younger men the social features of Its woik , nnd these young men have decided to give a hop at the club rooms- on the night of Saturday , December 7. In vitations will be sent out early this week. It Is Intended to particularly Interest In the work of the Commercial club the young men of the town and bring them all Into active membership. The Calico Hop of the Dancing club next Wednesday promises to be very Jolly. The men will wear dress suits , but It Is req uisite for admission that they chow up with at least a calico necktie. In addition they may wear calico vests and many or the men will sport loud shirts and giddy cults and collars. The women are arranging fancy calico dresses , though n few may appear In shirt waists and black or white skirts , No ball toilets will be permitted on this occa sion. sion.Mr. Mr. and Mrs. F. n. Johnson and Mr. and Sirs. A. L. Heed will give a theater party at Ijoyil'a on Mondiy evening to.wltniess Grant's Initlil performance of "His Wlfe'n Father , " In honor of .Miss Chambers and Mr. Guy P.'rke ot Djcatur. Those of the party will be Miss Alice Chambers , Miss Hawles of Washington , Mlbs Louis Johnson of Chicago , Mr. Frank Shull and Mr. Ennls of Decatur. Mr. Charles George , Mr. Curtlss Turner and Mr. .Morton Smith of Lincoln. Others In the party will be Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Coles and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. McWhortcr. The party will occupy three boxes and after the thsa- ter thcro will bo n supper * t the residence ol Mr. and Mm. Johnson. Invitations are out for the marriage recep tion tendered by Mr. Charles H. Notion to his daughter , Heisle Oenevlpye , ar.d Mr. James Vcrplanck Ultchoy , at the Mlllard j hotel Wednesday afternoon , December 4 , from I 3 until 6 o'clock. - - f- l-'rlritilly Miss Miller ot Franklin , Pn. , Is the ex pected guest ot Mrs. L. J. Drako. Mr. nnd Mra Qeorgo Mercer returned from their wedding tour this week. Miss Wheelock of San Francisco Is tha guest of her cousin , Miss Manchester. Mr * . William F. Allen and Miss Allen will be nt home Wednesdays In December. Mr. and Mrs. William Morris have as their guest Miss Chamito of Chicago , who will re main but a few days. Miss Urn Kelly left Friday evening for 4 St. Paul for a few days' visit with tht daughter of Judge Cornish. The dance ot the Monday Night club last week was chsperoncd by Mrs. Squire * , Mrs. Ilojglaml nnd Mrs. Colpetzcr , Mliis llurlbut of Lincoln nnd Mr. Dlxon of t Nebraska City came up to attend the Dick inson ball on Thursday evening. ( Mr. E. A. Chenery , formerly of Omaha , , now of St. Louis , Mo. , passetl n few day * hero last week , a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pinto. Miss Ilesiilo Yates left on Thursday for St. Joseph , where she will bo oneof the lirlilcsmaids nt the Farrlsh-Lemon wedding , to occur on Wednesday , November 27. Children's ' AND Tomorrow. Children's Cloaks $1.98 O. K. Scoflold will soil clill ( Iron's cloaks to morrow , long OIIO * , I1KC9. 4 tO 14 .VUUM at "iio prlon ; cboloo for ifl.08 ouch , wbllo they tail. Only 0110 to n customer. Hot tor olios for children nt prlcoi n llttlu hiRlior. und on up to the fluent , which nro sold us low us imy- ono can sull saino qualities. Lad ! " ' jackets , tan. wbltu velvet collar. utt.93j Hiitnu cloth with velvet plutiiK , at Jft.T.y Oli'.nohllla coats at J7..W.Ilou- ole coals nt 410 , (12 and Sl.luach. Ourndvortlso- incuts uro not an larco nssouio , but \TO have the goods lit prices that never disappoint our cuitoimtri. Boo our astra khan ana olcotrlc sealc.ipos. If you want to buy nnu oa i Judzoriuiill- Ltles you'll not JhOHltiilo to'ptir- ciiusoof us. nftor sen Ing what otU- eri show. fU SCOFIELD \CLMKS.SIIIlS.FllflS. . . . Paxton Block , 16th and Farnnvn. Raymond Jeweler Seldom indeed has it been our good fortune to secure so many absolute novelties for Christmas gift givers not the least attraction of which is the price. Raymond. 15th and Douglas. itoves Are unequalled- They are the Greatest Coal Savers ( using one-third less coal than any other ) keeps fire for Three Days without attention. They are beautiful in design and finish. For over 20 years they have been in the lead and are now further ahead than ever. Have all the latest and desirable im provements in Htove con struction , Many new and exclusive features. Strict ly up to date in every pax1- ticular. Over 5,000 sold in Omaha and we re fer to every one of them. MILTON ROGERS & SONS , SOLE AGENTS , 14th and Farnam Sts.