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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1895)
THIS OMAHA DAILY BEE Lr , DECJiJMiBEK 15 , 1805. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED This Eulo VTill Bo Applied at tlio Leap Year Bull , WILL SHOW MEN HOW TO RUN A DANCE ItltlPN AllOllfl'll M III I'll llP MlMI j I'nrllrt mill llrcci lloni i to r.nllti-n tlip AVrrlc In yor-Iul Circles. V.'ith the Sor'oiy circus , the recip'.loin and nnmeroii * other fimctloni ot lesser Im portant , joclcty wn * kspt busy last we k. Of course tlio wont of tlio we k was the olrcin , anil all of the IK-IIIK and the belles were there , nnthwlthalnndln ? ; the fact that many of the young society women withdrew from the performance nfttr havliiK been cast for tome of the Important pirts While tliu circus was an ' vent that will he remembered , It cunnot be compared for a moment with A Uap > cir hj\l \ that Is cal- cndjred for New Year's night This bull will be given at CrclRhton hall , anil will be engineer ! d by two of the most popular society Rills In the City , both ot whom have promltfM tlio immlictt of ths opposite s x that they will show them some point on how to run a swell il.iifc' . There will be mini" , HIE best that cm be secured In the city , mil every thing In addition that BO > to make a high order bill .1 pleituiu event. Alicndy imny of the men have Iron Invited to the ball , yet th IP ate mi-re who have not , and Just at thin time HICPS ImlMdimls ar looklni ? with fin or upon ( ich and t'V ry ilmni" ! with whom the ) ha\e even u upeilclns ncniulntane * The wom-n line adoptpd th rule , "Plist come. flm iciv d , " which forces many of the pinmliitMit jr.ung men Into weond plica. It tomes wllh considerable aiitliorlty that hevcral of the youni ; women will "stag it , " vvhllo other" will wander about with n bias ? j- air. ojelns the wall Itnwers. i , Th. re nn to bo placards placed about the " hall st.itliiK tint "men cannot go ncioss tlic room uue'cortcd , " also that "men are not to ho nllnwed to smoke" or le iv < > the lull , and all d'nices ' engaged beforehand v 11 ! bo r declaitd off. v Nowas Clitl'tinna Is draw Ins near , thoughts \ naturally turn to Rifts and dainty neo'lle work One yoiinR vvomin has rscolvcd no * s little pralro for the dainty hemstitched Inrd- l erchlefo which she has been making at a I number of the Kensingtons Htelv , anoth r t for the pretty embrold ted picture frame * ' uhlrlihe does to perfection Still another i -embt'oldei ng Initials on a. man's liandKer- V chiefs , which looks rothf-r suspicious. i . . A well hnonn Lincoln scclety joiing man sern frequently at Omaha Boelil affairs and oils who has Riven no hints of Immediate piosprclp of ilcpartlnK from the lealm of single blessedness , was rcglstersd at ono of the prlncipil hotalu In tl Is city last wo ° k m "Mr and one " A number df bis acquain tances to whose attention the factwas brought ventured their congratulations which however , vere Indignantly spurned by the said well known Lincoln socletv > onnR man , All cITorts to Identify or to locitn the "one" have up to this time proved nun ailing. A itaitllng rumor which has caused no end of comment and excitement In socletj circles during the past we ° k U th rumored engagement of a tall and stunning brun tte to n prominent Omaha attorney. Rumor sa > s a fair society devotee Is en gaged to an out of town man ItHx-l.nli Social IllijojiMl li > Mini } . I\a Rebekih lodge No. 33 , Inlepsndent Order of Odd Fellows , gave' 3 v ry pl ° asan > noclal at the residence of Mr. W. Mathls , 2556 Decitur street , last Monday evening. At an eaily hour the members and their frlonJa f-i ; to the numb'r of about ilfty 111 d In and wer1 a soon comfortably seated In the commodious parlors urtd 'engaged lu"soclal conversation. Picgresslvo high five formed the principal part of the evening's entertainment , in which Mrs A 13 Wallace an 1 Mast r Ho > Mctllsh dl.tlngulshed thmsslvcs by w Inning the Unit prlzea. while Mr * T. C. Livingston and Mi W.V Connoran very giacefullv uckiiow ledgJd their defeat and wore presented with appropriate consolation gifts The "Home club" appeared In a bodj and there were also noted some of ths members of Hutu Uebokah lodgiamong the number present. During lh < evening dainty rcfresh- | l ments wire served by the hostess. The next t , of the series wil' ' bo held at the residence cf Mrs. J fferlES. 2457 South Tenth street. The socials and entertainments of the Ivi Uebekah lodge are productive of so much real oiJojniEiit that they are eagerly looked for ward to nnd Invariably largely attended. The committee on airangementj de jrv-s clue credit for the success which crowned Its efforts the other Evening. Among tlu many present vveieM sdames Onswold , Parker , JeffcrlesVooley. . Hamsey Ostrander , Livingston , Melllsh , H ndrlcks , Lewis and Stopheneon ; Mr. and Mrs A. C. "Wallace. Mr. am ) Mrs. AlUn , Mr. and Mrs O. W. Button , Mr. and Mrs. Hunt , Mr.and Mrs. J. W Honk , Mr. nnd Mrs. W. W. Con noran ; Mlraes Parher.Chllds , 1'rultt , Craddock Uasmussen , Laura Prultt , Miller , Mab 1 Stulit , Wallace , Mabol and Bdlth Mathls , Geni'Vleve JpfferlfH , I-'rauces Van Mecrltz , Messrs. Slrpbss , 1'iultt , Glpson. Moore. Edivln Ja\ls , IlurrUg' , Drown , Hey Melllsh , Mathls and Colcnel John Matlicny. nntcrtiiliiril nt CnrilH. Ono of the pleasant and enjojable social events of last week was the party given by Ir. and Mrs Ilradbury nnd Mlys Rich Thurs day evening , at their home In Kountzo Place. 'Iho rooms were beautifully decorated throughout with smllax , robe.i mid chr > - Banthcmums High Ihc was Indnlgeil In until a laU hour , after vvhlch dtllcloua refreahmsnts were served. The first prizes were won by Mr. W. E Pulmatlcr and Mrs. Palmatier , Mr. White and Mrs. Ledwlck receiving the second prl/es. The Invited guests wereMr. . and Mis Wllllum S , Unwell , Mr. and Mrs OmstJadi Mr. und Mrs. C , II , Iiro\ui , Mr and Mrs 13. V. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Ledwlck. Mr. and Mis. W U. Palmatier , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee Hots , Mr. and Mrs. Foster , Mr. and Mrb. J , J. Gibson , Mr. and Mrs Pinto , Mr. and Mrs. O. N , Davenport , Mr. and Mra. Sutphcn , Mr. and Airs , Sherman , Cap tain and Mrs. II. P. Heynoldii , .Mr. and Mrs Fred Schnehlcr , Mr. nnd Mrs. Le-es , Mr and Mrs. Dodman , Mr and Mrs. Copley , Mr. and Mrs. Chalks Weller , Mr. und Mrs , Strnwjner , Mr. and Mrs. Grunlnger , ftlr. and Mrs Smith of Creston , la , Misses Dalley , Cough , Ccon , Glacomlnl , Hamilton , Llveaey , Carrlo Olacomlnl , Wedge , Caitln , Hates , Lelimer , Savage , Krug. Klnclier , Weller , Ab bott , Collett , Illce ; Messrs. Pope , Llvcscy , Oraham , Iloldtn , Younger. Tajlor , Knoiiso , Vlckers , Vouso , Clark , Woodward , White , Duach , Uarrelt , Ilaatlngs , Mytrs , W T. Smith , Kansas City. Mo. , and Dr Alllton. > lr . Wrclli KiitrrliiliiH ill Ciu-.U. Mr. and Mr * J. C. Weeth , at ielr home on Kyner avenue , entertained some of their friends last Monday evening by giving a pro- gremlve high live party. At 8 o'clock the pnrlora were Illlod and the contest com menced , much Interest being manifesto ) , es pecially by the women , who nil seemed de termined to carry off the laurels. When the scores wers compared It wig found that Mrs. DavU , Mra. Webber and Mlsa Jlculah NeUon were tie for first prize They cut to deetds the winner und Mrs Webber proved the lucky one , and received u beauti ful box filled with fancy candles , Mr. It. Carelton carried off the first prize for centle- inen. while Mrs. 11. Carleton nnd Mr. 11. Gcodman. by bard playing , succetded In landing unique consolation prlzea. After the cards n dainty lunch was served. Mrs.Vceth Is noted among her friends for her abilities to cnttr'aln. These pruxMit were : Mr. nnd Mrs. U , Goodman , Mr. nnd Mrs. U. CnrUlon , Mr. nnd Mr * . W , H. Latey. Misa Motile Nelson. Mr , and Mrs , Tr , William Davis. Mr , and Mrs. Will Webber , Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cobb , Miss llculah Nelson und Mr und Mrs , K , H , .Nelson. IIVIIH on Her IJIrllulii ) . MUs Clara Anderxou was given a pleasant birthday iMrprlne party Thuriday evening at her home by a numbr of her frlendg , Tlio evening wai npont In games and < lancliig. Mr. Hubert Wi c gave a short recitation , and Mr. Kobfrt Sprlugbourg aug a ole , which wit * enjoy d by all prerent , A most < lt- llclou * lunch was errcd. 'flioso rr" n * were1 Mls < e * Inaz SpnlnLower , Derthn Wear , Kallo Ualley , Mary VAllnc. Ssdle Spalnhower. I'atinlo Hurst , Mnnile Anderson , Idi Vallr.c Ollls Spalnhower and Clara Anderson * Mensri , llcb'rt SprlngtioiirR. Will Chr'Jicn- HMI , Wert Campion , Will Plchard , llobert Wise , Herbert roster , Foster , Krnest Mo ser- smith , Will linrton , John Hammer , Jcs < s SlJiinnbourg , Charles AnderMn Kugcne Stevens , licit Sfvens , James Stoney and Tim Uuidcr. Mrtt. Miini-N ll A beautiful rc-ceptlcn vva Riven en Tues day afternoon between the hours of 3 and C bj Mrs. t ; . L Ston * and Mln Ptonc In honor of .Mrs , Charles Stone , at their hand- koine home , fthlrh was b au'lfully ' decoratei with ikilms , ferii , < mlta * : and all Unite of choice rose foi the crcailon. Miss Stone ipcelv < xl her guests , In H rlcl lilncl ; satin sklit , with a fane ) waist of jcl- lou illk. Jlrs. Clurles Stone was Rraclnnn In a b - coming ROW n of gray nndvhlt flsjurfd silk , with laro collar and pearls. She wore a beautiful tvinrh of pink rinintloi'.K. Mlts Slonp wa dainty In n charming Rown of while p.itln striped niou'tclinc do le over white satin , trimmed In p arls and chrjj.intlumttiiin. Thos assisting Ihroughoitt the parlors were Mis. C. n. Uustln , Mrs. Josflsn , Mis. McKay , Mr Klcrstcad Airs Tcmpleton Mrs Prank Richardson. Mrs. Godfrey , Mrs A Smith Miss Allen. Mls T > lor , Miss Meander , Ml > 3 Saigent , Miss Jlaigret Ham ilton. Mlos Hatisciiiian Miss Tiike ) Miss Hoiglandiis \ Squlrea Miss Llndny , Mips 'lulleys enl Mh.i GUasun uf Ccnncll HlnlTs. In the library , which was n. peifect bow ref of vhlf plirvittiithunitms and palms nnd llglile < l Brftlj by shaded lainpn piinrh was SPM ed by Ml r Hoagland. In plnls satin , nnd MPH | Sipilire In pink and v/hlte striped nllk. The dlnliiR room decorations were very pietty. Tli- table was oxnulsltwith large bunches ot I.a Krinco IQSJS , In cut glJ3 v.ists ninl pink candelabra Mis Godfie > , in u har.d'ome black satin wltn a btrtha of white lace porvtil ofTep , A charmlni ! feature uay the chulis and th < dlnliR room where onn sat down nnd enjoyed the dellc oils le- freshmenti nerved them Mrs Ilustln wore black lare over red MilkMrs Mrs Richardson was handsomely sowned In stilped blown and black crepon , trimmed In lac ami Persian ribbon. Mri Kierstead woto a heavv sill : of dull bins nnd Jewel trimmed bodies of red chiffon Mrs. Smith was In black satin , with fancy waist or gre-n Pen > an silk , trimmed hi pink vhtt Mrs Josslyn and MM Templeton were In sray ratln. Mr McKay was In heavy black silk Miss AH n wore n becoming gown of blue silk , trimmed In rutlles of blue crepe. Ml a Tayloi wjs pr'-tly In black lac > with r il rosea Ml"3 Alexander v\ai gowned In black satin , with bollc" of pink chiffon. Miss Sargent were a dainty white muslin and violets. Mlsa Hamilton , white crcpon , trimmed about tha n ck with pink forget-me-nots Ml s Ilautnimn , yellow nnd white silk. Mls.ri Tukey , prlmiosc yellow , with chiffon and jet tiimmlngs Miss Llndsey , light blue Diesden silk \\aht , black silk sklit. Miss Gleason , yellow nnd white striped gaure. Miss Tullejt1. pink crepe , with strlpjd pink satin sleeves Supp r was sci veil at the close of the rscep'lcn , and Ir. the evening a nnmb'r of voung men c-ame In to danc * , among the number being. Mr Hoaglanl. Mr. Cow in , Mr. Caitsr , Mr. nurgess , Mr. niackwoll , Mr. Hentcn , Mr. Heth. Mr. Clmrles Georg' . Mr. nmiserman , Mr Megeath , Mr. Adams , Mr. McConnell , Mr Jcsjiyn of Council Hluffs , Mr Drown , Mr. Tulleys of Council Dl lifts , Mr Heathcote. Mr. O ) ' ! , Ml. Hajmond , Mr. James Godfrey and Mr. Charles Stone TinAVoliMfir Diuii'liiK : I'artj. In honor of Miss Helen Woiden of Fort Logan , Mr. and MSH ( Webster gave a verj enjojable dancing party Thursday evening The lower floor was canvaeed for dancing and there was fine inu 'c. Miss Webster received her guests In a gown of pale jellow satin , trimmed In cerise velvet and fur. Miss Wordin , who Is a lovely brunette , wor i becoming gown of pink gau ? over white silk. silk.Miss Miss Burns was In pink and whit" Pompa- lour s'lk with bodlto and sleeves of white chiffon , trimmed In point lace applique , over pink silk Miss Ilurke wad In a stunning gown of rose- pink silk and white chiffon. Miss Palmer was gowned In white sat'n ' with a beautiful bollc = of accordlcn plaited "hlffcn and pearl trimming Miss Buck wore pink and white muslin over pink tllk. Mloa Hoagland was pretty In > ellow anJ blue striped silk the yellow chlfTon bajlce being set off by turquoise trimmings. Miss Bessl * Vntcs was handsome In yellow satin , trimmed In fur and violeti' . Mlsa Chandler were a uklrt of white Dres den silk and bodice of white chiffon , trimmed effcc'lvely In reJ chrysanthemums Miss Hlmebaugh was pretty In yellow and whlto Dresden silk with white chiffcn. Among thoao present vveie' Judge and Mre. Irvine , Mrs W. B. Melkle , Mr. and Mrs. George Merc r. Mlfse ? Yates , Palmer , Burns HoaglanJ , Brown , Cady , Uuck , Hamilton , Squires , Chandl-r , Drak- , Allan Colpetzor , Burke , Ta > lor , Sloan , Ilingwalt , Mount , Mc- Kell , Llndsey , Illmebaugh , Worden and Messrs Patrick , Gannett , Mayne , Konn ndell , Hamilton , Penn , Wells , Heth , George Allen , Hoagland , Dawsan , Metcalf , Bve'ett. Palmer , Dlxon , Millalleu , Cow In. McKoll , Ilaymond Hutchlnson , Wllkln" . Major Ciowd.r , Cro- foot , Walter SniXi , Kountzc. .Illrlh mill 'Mntlf. Mirth , minstrelsy and music will be dis pensed In llbeial quantities by ths members of the Ycnng Men's Ing Itute at Cre'ghton hall , Thursday cven'ng next Hehersals have ben going on for several weeks and the participants are now thoroughly drilled In li Ir respecttvo parts , Insuring a meritorious lisplaj of local talent. Many of the ssnga imve be'ii adapt d to loejl conditions , while Irafts have been made on local wits , and both will be brought out by clever vocalists and expjrlenced mirth makers. The program U as follows Interlocutor , JnmcH P. Konl ; bones , I ) n Hnuly. tJiiw A. Tjle1 ; tnmbos , J J JIc- DonoiiBh. W C Penvvlck. Hallad The Church Across the Wny , . . . . J. V Ilrennan nml SoiiK-Oli. Umle John. . D U Hindy llallul The Sunshine of Paradise Alley . . . . \V. U Mown Hml Song Henrietta . W. C. Fenwlek Hallatl Urenma . J , C. Swift Knd Song Standing on Do Co'nei . . . . . Oils A Tylee Bullail Day After Da > . .Andrew MePhtrson iml Song-Court House In the Sky . . . J. J. MclJDiiougli m'.lad Let All Obey , . , O U MtCuno Mystifying Illusion . . . . . . . . . . . Where Did the Knife do The Phllhuimnnlo Quartet. . . . . . Mer.aia. J. V Hrenimn. Chail'B P. Moilirtj , J. C. Swift , Jamej Utmli Club Swinging Specialty. . . . . . William Murphy Trilby Up to Date . . .Austin AInher \Vliole.sul' and letnll ilculora In Irish . . Comedy Uruily nnd Olenson Hy Himself . Jameii C. Iliissell The Oermiui Senator . . . .J. C. Swift Him .tin ! Mo. . McUonough and Cilunxon A Haunted Houte . J C Htis'ell , Doc Lewis nnd Mr. Hones In the cast. It.H'IIUl l Miss iila Day'u pupils In oratory will give a recital at the Omaha Commercial college hall , Sixteenth and Douglas utreets , next Fri day evening. The program IE : Ilerve Kiel Robert Drowning MUn Scanncll Music on tlio Kappulmnnock . . C. C. Somervlllo Ml a Bute * , The Ono-Legi'i. ' ! ( ! no < - . T , H. Smith Mr , Melvlnney Hcnyl . llelun Hooth Mini Satiford. King llobcit of Sicily. . . .II. W , Longfellow Alias ( lOldxinilh , An Id > ll of thi IVrlcil . MUt ) Ui'lst. The WlilrtllnK Rntjlment . J. C. Harvey Mr , .MiinlU Aunt Tnbor nt the Op ru . Ml"s Scunncll. The Soul of the Violin . M. M. Merrill ilr. McKlnney High Tide on the Coim of Llnrolnshlre . . . . . Ingelovv .Miss ( lelat. Sain'a Letter . Our American Cousin Mlm ItatiH. An Hiiu > nlil ICoi A very pleasant afternoon was spent by some thirty youoe womeu with MUs Crclgb- ton at her hoipltable home on Monday after noon. A number of th ? girls brought dalnt ) pieces ot fancy work and talked and st tchei the afternoon away. Miss Nash nnd Mips Crounse played severa pretty piano selections and Mlfs Crelghton sang In her unml pleading manner. Prob ably the music most enjoy d were the catch ) mandolin and guitar ducts by Miss Crelghton and Mlsu McShanc. The Rillsti were1 Mrs. J A. McShane Mrs. Henry Cnrlan , Mrs , W. J Hughes am .Mrs H. T , McCormlck ; Misses Allen , Morse Hongland , Belle and Estellc Hamilton , Knth crltu Barker , Mnttle , Ida and H ulah Sharp Taylor. Squires , Amy Barker , Nash , Palmer Brown. Crotinse , Doane. Curtis , McShane Mount , Sloan , Buck , Llndsey. Illce of Chicago Blown and Ryan of Council Bluffs. CilllliiKliiiiii-CtiitftPt A large and fashionable congregation flllcc Trinity cathedral on Wcsdnesday evening to witness the marriage of Miss Alice Chase daughter nf Mrs S. Warren Chase , nnd Mr Charles Sidney Culllngham. 'Iho nllai was prettily decorated with white chrysanthemums , nnd the Impressive cere mony was performed by Dean Gardner. The marriage vows were spoken to the accom paniment of sweet strains ot music , The bridal party entered the church to the organ strains of the bridal march from "Lohengrin's , " plajed by Prof. Butler. First oame the ushers , Messrs Nelson S Mercer IMgar N. Carter. W. W Owens and lllcb- nrd U Young Then followed Miss Gretchtn Crotinso , maid ot honor The bllde , who v.as escorted to the altar and given away b > her brother-in-law , Mr William A. Carter They were met nt the cliatic : ! by the groom und his best men , Mr. Cecil Henry Cook- son The bride , who Is a charming girl , v\as beautifully and becomingly gowned In white silk nnd chiffon , trimmed effectively with lilies of the valley Her veil was al o caughl with the same ( lowers She carried an Immense - menso bouquet of white chrysanthemums Miss Crounso was lovely In blue silk ami chiffon , round necked bodice and bouffant sleeves She carried white chrysanthemums After the ceremony n reception was helil at the home of the bride's mother Only HIL Immediate friends of the contracting par- tics and the wedding party were present. Mrs. ! > ( ( > ' * lli-il IttTfiidon. Yesterday afternoon Jlrs. Dewey nnd Mips Dewey gave a delightful reception In the par lors of ths Paxton. The decorations wore mostly red , though palm" , fcins and chrysan themums were also used In decorating. Mrs. Dewey received her guests In a black satin. satin.Miss Miss Dawcy wore an exquisite creation of lavender. Mlta Wllhelm , in a becoming gown of pink chiffon trimmed In black jet , served tea. Mrj. Schwan wau hand > ome In silk an < ! velvet , with duc'ies'e lac * The decorations In the dining room were gorgeouo The table was b = aullfnl. The centeijIece ) was a graceful bask't of reJ car nations nnd ferns. The candles were red and a delicious Ice with frozen chonles was S'ervod by Mrs. G.orge Mercer , who was radiant In pink tutlii and chiffon waist and black satin skirt. Candelabra and dalnt > drawnwork doylies enhanced the beauty of thj polished table Mrs Harbach serveil coffee Assisting were Ml = s Bessie Yates , who was lovely In pink chiffon. Miss Dcane was In giay brocade , and Mrs William Tnppcr Wyman In a beautiful laven der gown. Many called during the reception hours. Cilirii l Mm. I.n Is. One cf the most pleasant receptions of the se-ason was given last Friday by Mrs. Edward Vennen L ° wls at her home , 2101 Wlrt street , for Mils Cnrlln and Miss Hall. She was assisted by Mrs George McLaren , Mrs. Van Court , Mrs. Otis and Mr ? . Jayjies The house was beautiful with the light of myriads of candles , which shed their soft radlancs everywhere. The floral decorations were of palms , chrysanthemums , smllax and carnations. The dining room table was lighted by pink candles In two exquisite Dresden , candelabra. Pink carnations were strewn carelessly over the table and two large bou quets of the same flowers were In tall cut glass vases Mrs. JjA. . Brogan served Ice cream at one end and Mra. Wanner' coffee at the other. They were assisted by Miss Bns , Miss Althaus and Miss Naudaln. Mrs. Fred Schneider , In a beautiful gown cf white silk , presided over the punch bowl In the library. Mrs Lewis wore a gown of brocaded satin with fnncy waist covered with chiffon. Miss Oirlln wore while mous , and Miss Hall blue silk covered with white chiffon. HTH. llurt'N l.iliic-licon fin- Mils Worilon In honor of Miss Woiden , Mrs Horac1 Burt gave a charming luncheon at her beautiful horns on Friday. Every one who has had the good fortune- v sit this house knows vvl.at an ab de of hospitality It Is , and nhat a charming hostu la Mrs. Hurt. The house was beautifully and tastefully decorated with palms and largo fragrant bunches ot La Franc losts. The gue ts wire seated at small tablss , and at each plats was a pretty pink rose. Seven delicious courses were terved After th luncheon .Miss Kelley playwl ex- quliltely , Miss Drake gave a charming recita tion and Misa Burke delighted her hearers vv'th "He was a Prince" and "Ave Maria" from Cavallerla Rustlcano , both these songs bslng suited to her dramatic vole5. The guests present were- Mesdames Henry C-artan Charles Offutt. White , Chailes Ogden , Georg& Mercer and Word n ; Misses Worden , Bache , Bertha Bache , Kelley , Drake , Sloan , Allen , Moore , Llndsey , Buike , Amy ifarker , Webster , Turner , Squires , Nash , Jones , Mill r and Stone _ An Informal Ti-a. Ill honor of Mrs. Bishop and daughter of Qulncy , 111. , Mis. RIeliaid C. Mooie enter tained at nn Informal tea on Thursday aft ernoon quite a bevy of Qulncy people It was a delightful reunion of old-time friends , representing many prominent families of that city. These pie&cnt were Mrs. James [ Jlshop , Mra Frank Bishop , Mrs. Edgar Bishop , Mrs. Cleveland , Mrs. Tlllson , Mrs HobTt Pease , Mrs. Robert Detnster , Mrs. Weller , Mrs. Davenport , Mrs. Clmrles r , Catlln , Mrs Emma Iloman Thayer , Mrs. John R. Buchanan , Mrs. Charlen Ogdun , Mrs. Victor White , Misses Weller , Grace Allen , Bessie Allen , Moor ; Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Demstcr delighted their hearers with bomo cho ce musical selections A Parpvicll Hrori'lloil. Among the many pleasant social events of the past week was th recaption tendered ay Mrs. J D. Bermlngnam to her friend , Mrs W , H. Mlnton , on "the occasion of her departure for her future homo In Middle- town , 0. The hostess' lovely new home In Kmlly [ 'lace was tastefully dcccratud vIth potted limits , and n most enjoyable afternoon was msed with cards and music All joined In wishing the guest the fullest neasura of success und happiness In her Dhlo homo. Among those present were Mrs W. H. Mlnton , Mrs P J Monaghan , Mrs. R , W Richardson , Mrs W C Prltch- ard. Mrs. Prank Patrick , Mrs. Edward O'Hearn , Mlsa I'ursell , Miss Muse Meadlmber and Miss Olive Hackott of Creston , la. Tin * ) Sui iirlNi-il VIINK llriMvii. A surprise party was tendered by the many friends of MIs Fannie Brown and Dr. Gold- ng nt the residence of the former , 2514 IJjug- as street , last Wednesday evening The flrnt part of th ? evening was devotoj to dancing and social games , after' which refreshments were nerved , Among those preunt were Mr and Mrs. H Kohn , Sacks. Ellman , Heaselbcrg nnd Mrs A Kslli'i : Misses Kohn , Marka , Reich- cnb-rg , TiOJtler , Kallbh , Nathan. Goldstein , Messrs Kohn. Lyons , Nathan , R. Irostler , M Trostler , Kallah , Marks. iiilirliiliiiil " 1 IMiuiiT. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert M. Hitchcock enter- alned the Frsnch Reading club at dinner Saturday evening. The favors wore tiny 'rench engravings mounted In dainty dec orated frames with the name of each guest n gold letters on the reverse side. The ublo decorations were In yellow Covera were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Hitch cock , Miss Crounso , Miss Buck , Miss Palm-r , digs Llmlsey , Mlaa Crelghton , Miss Nnbh , Mr. Jossph Morsman , Mr Gannett , Mr , 'aimer , Mr , Clifford Smith , Mr. Randall Jrown , Mr , Kdgar lllKh Till- Last Wednesday evening Mm. P , J. Monughan of Emily Place entertained a num ber of her nfJghbars at high live , In honor of Mr. and Mra. W. H. Mlnton , who leave n a few days for Ohio. Later , dainty refreshments were served and n most enjoyable evening was passed. Among tlioi r sent WMB. Mr. nnd Mr . W. H. Mlnton , Mr , and Mrs. P. J , Monaghan , Mr. nnd Mrs J I ) . Birmingham , Miss Ray Schiller , MRS" ; { ate Cosgrove and Mr , B. Thomas. I i Kntcr fn I nOne il lit ( irritiiill Wlllxt. Ono of the j fttlcst and most enjoyable card les-fti ic season was given by Miss Parrotte at Tiercory homo on Trlday even ing. German whist was played and was much enjojeTUj nil. The hotisinA\fti ! prettily decorated with la 1 ranco nnd Marechal Nlel roses nnd palms. In the llbraiy.jjvjis a large punch bowl filled with rcfresBibpff punch , which was passed around frEqcrntik during the evening. The prlzeifli * exquisitely beautiful. The ladles' first fifli < n handsome Dresden lamp , was captured by Mrs. Ilonell. The second prbe , n choice cut glass vase , was won by Mrs. Bailey. The third , n dainty Dresden bowl , was won by Miss Cady , The gentlemen's first prize , a Dresden smoking set , waa won by Mr. Ileth , Mr. Charles George winning n lovely picture called "Inspiration. " daln'lly framed In gold , as a second prize. Mr. Hal Pease won the third prize , a silver hat mark Elaborate refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour. The guests Invited were1 Misses Sloan , Mount , Cady , Amy Barker , Moore , Sharp , Bculah Sharp. Dnrnham , Bennett , Allen. Taylor , Knox , La7ler of Denver , Webiter , Adams , Hartmah , Short , Bedford , Colpetzer , Alexander , Barker , Curlls , Damn , Hlme- baugh , Sadie Damn , Squires , Drake , Sargent , Hamilton. Belle Hamilton , Baldwin , Miller , L'nlgnti , Rice , McCormlck , Croft nnd Plndal ; Messrs Charles Georg' , Jordan , Dlstz. Wheeler , Smith. Montague , Martin , Ed George , Heth , Joplln , Adams , Kennedy , Shlvorlck , Dfako , Gulou , Brown , Carter. Ponda. Scott , Will Pease , Hal Pease , Beaten , Roberts of New York , Miles , Ilaymohd , Rush , Alexander , Strong and Harrison of Hannibal , Mo ; Mr. and Mrs How ell , Mr. nnd Mrs. White , Mr. and Mrs , Bailey. Mr. nml Mrs. Anglln , Mr. and Mrs M. L Par rotte , .Mrs. E. P. Sweeney. Mr nnd Mrs. Mc Cormlck , Mr and Mrs 'I'f nil ) I i-t oil-It Icluiril.x. Among the happy events of the week was the mirrlagc last Thurt'Jay ' evening ot Mr. Frank F. Templeton and MI&s Lena J. Rich ards of Utlca , N Y. The wedding took place at the residence tit the bride's sister , Mrs Charles Pond , only ImmcJIute relatives of the contracting parties being present The cersmsnyvas performed by Rev. S Wright Butler. The bride , who Is consld- erd a very pretty girl , way unusually beauti ful In a gown of Dresden silk , wl'h lac ? and pearl trimmings and carrying an Im mense bouquet of roses The parjors nnd dining room were elab oratly decorated with La Prance roses nnd chrysanthemums Immediately after th1 ceremony an elegant wedding supper was served Mr Temple'on Is one of Omaha's rising joung buslnes" men , and the bride , although a comparative stranger to Omaha people , has endeared herself to those with whom she has come In contact. The wedding party left on the ! ) 30 train for Kansns City and St. Louls1 nnd will be at home to their friends after January 15 , at 4016 Cumlng street. An tinlioiiiliItoiMptliin. . A large and beautiful reception was given by Mrs. Alfred D Jones nt her elegant home In Kountze Place ; on Tuesday afternoon. She was assisted In roc'lvlng by Mrs. Alfred Burlelgh , Mrs. Augustus Macon of Colorado , Mis. V. M. Mackcy nnd Miss Lillian Mackoy. 'Ihe decorations , were lavish and beautiful , consisting of palms , roses and chrysanthe mums. " . * " J The dining rooin , which was In pink , was presided over by .Mrs Victor Coffman and Mrs. Charles Tate , and they were assisted by Misses Hanson , Scull of Hot Springs , Ark. ; Wood IcClelland and Mra. Kent. As Mr and Mrs. Jones aie among the old- eft y.ttlcrs An Omaha , the reception was largely attended by old settlers. An oil painting * which was much observed , representing O/iiipii / In 1S34 , nnd Mr. Jones as postmistertdellvering tlie mall from his hat , hungson one of tho'\\alls Many of the representative Omaha families called during.tugyafternpon < iu > r n ClinrinliiK' IvriiNliiprtoii. -Mts. yorace/ijlu.rt agajn thraw open HEr- lovely home on Saturday afternoon In honor of Mrs. Worden and Mrs. Hubbard , with a vtry pleasant kenslngton. The guests were Mesdames Bach' , Mc- Intcsh , Rustln , CuJahy , DraUe , Lomax , Berry , MIM Ogd' i and Miss Ammell , Mrs. Sarson , McShane , Nash , Raymond , Shuttuck , Sterling , Tolevcr , McChen , Kelley , Babcock , Cow en , Squires , Allen , Llndsey , Moor ? , Dundy , Miss Dundy ; Mr Bierbower , Mlllard , Johnson , Estabrook , Ives , Wattles , Council , Wessells , Morse. KH mill DnniiKXMiu'iilH. Mr. Will D. Barnes and Miss Grace Sebrlng were married Tuesday evening , December 10 , at the residence of Rev. Charles W. Sav Ids ? . Mr. Gustave A. Johnson and Miss Lena Jacobsen were married Wednesday evening , December 11 , at the residence of Rev. Charles W. Savldge. LMoiiNiircH 1'iiNt. Miss Edna Ruth entertained at luncheon yesterday. Mr. and Alrj George Lawrence entertained Informally at cards on Saturday evening Mra. E. S. Dundy entertained at luncheon yesterday very Informally for Mrs. John [ I. Brooke. Mrs Arthur Marshall Pinto of Twenty- Ifth and California streets , give a card parly Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrb Llnlnger entertained at dinner n honor of Mr. Llnlnger's sixty-first birth day last evening. The teachers and pupils of Brownell Hall will give a Christmas musical at the college julld'ng ' next Thursday evening A dinner In honor of Mr. Cullingham was glvn at McTague's on Monday evening , covtrs being laid for Mr. Culllngham , Mr Carter , Mr. Owen , Mr. Young and Mr. Mei- Mrs William A. Redlck entertain d charm- ngl > nt luncheon on Filday for Mrs. J. R. Irooke , Covers were laid for six. The guests wereMesJames Brooke. Barker , Vorthlngton , Ljman and Wood. The "Tuesday Night" Card club wau en- ertnlned delightfully by Mr , and Mrs. W. L Klerstead lst week. The prizes were a lalnty bonbon apron and a beautiful bunch of rose/i , picked from their conservatory , was given Mis , Covell. Mr. Covcll won a hand- omo book. Tao Dancing club of East Omaha gave a very cnjoy.iblo dance at th ? home of Mr. and Mra c. M. Cottrall Thursday evening. The- spacious rooms were decorated with palms and La France roses. The hostess nd Mr. Jerry Sullivan received In th ? back mrlor under d wealth of emllax. Mrs John C. Caw In entertained delightfully hough very Informally at luncheon In honor f Mrs. John dt. Ilrooko of St. Paul on Tues- ay. The RiieitB iwer" Mrs Brooke , Mrs. I W. Yates.JtliKUoscph Darker , Mra. Wll- lam A Redlcbi Mrs Wood , Mrs. Manderson , Irs B. Wak&lzy , 'Miss ' Wukeley and Mrs , J , N. H , Patrlcl. 'f ' A large nlimbeV of the frlendo of Mrs M L&vy enjoyed Jho hospitality of that lady n Thuisday afternoon last. The handsome cslJcnc ? on tJ6dgo street was decorated vlth great taste , rind palms , ferns and ( low ers set off ll\ \ beauties of the Interior of his elegant Home1' ' About sixty Indies spent very pleasant Hfternoon and enjoyed an xcsllent lunche'dn , ' served in Balduff's best ' ' tyli. One cf the jinost delightful entertainments f the reason HUB , the high live party given t the Mctroivqllji n club rooms last Satur day afternoon , bytMrs A , Heller , Mrs L leller. Mrs. jj. Rlraiotts and Mrs S. Berg- nan , In honor of Mrs. B S. Truuerman of \llcgheny , Pa. Cards were played during ho afternoon , prizes being won by Mri. A Cahn. Mrs. II Tiauerman , Mrs. R , Reevls and .Mrs. H. Rosenthal. I'llMIHIirVH III Miss Palmer will give a Kensington Thursday at 3 o'clock until C. A leap y-sar party will be given New Year's evening at Crelghton hall. Mr. and Mrs. Clement Chase will receive n the afternoon on New Year's day. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Metcalf will en- erlaln the Purett Hill Card club , The Fortnightly club -will give lt next party Thursday venlng , December 19. Miss Squires will give a New Year's re- eptlon In honor o ! her friend , Miss Taylot f New York. The auxiliary ladles of All Saints' church will glvo a farewell reception to Mr * . Charles 'atum Thuridty aflernocu , December 19 , at Announcement. Mr , John Baumcr returns from the cast this morn ing , having just purchased a full and complete line of Jewelry , Silverware , Watches , etc. Owing to the late ness of the season he has been able to procure goods at almost his own figures , The greater part of this stock was purchased espe- cially for the Holiday trade , and will be placed on sale at once at surprisingly low prices. All goods will bear the stamp of reliability , which has always been the leading characteristic of Mr. Baumer's store and stock. Opening occurs Monday in the old location Every thing absolutely new and up to date : 1514 DOUGLAS STREET. Raymond Jeweler ARTICLES FOR LADIES. Iti Sterling Sihcr , or Mounted with Silver. Cutler , Tret" ? Thcrinomettii * , Pencils. Silts Hollies , Thimble Cases. 1'hotoRraph I'rimea , beurf I'lns. Thimbu * Pin Cushions. S < issors , Toolli llruxli Holder , 1'ln Tra > s , hhoe Duck lest. Tnivtllntr Cups , I'ocket Hooks , Sliuo Huolts , Trnxellng : Inkstands , ' Pocket Knhes , Shoe Horns Umbrellas , Putt Ilexes , Soap IloxtM , Velvet llrushea , ' PunRentH , Tnpe Mcisures. Vinaigrette * . Purses. Tea Wills WHlches Queen Chains , Tea Ciddles , Wulch fatands , Tea Stralneis , C. S. Raymond , the residence of Mrs. H. F. Weaver , 2901 Pacific street. The Harmony High rive club meets next vlth Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Howard on West Farnam street. The next meeting of the Tuesday Night Card cluh will bo held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rector. Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mount will give a dancing party at 8 30 p. in. on Wednesday evening , December 18. Miss Stjulres will make her debut at a reception to be given by her mother on Tuesday , December 31 , from 2 till C. The concert given by the Oberlln Glee club Monday evening , December 30. In the St. Mary's Congregational church IB to be follow ed by a reosptlon In the church par lors. MoM'inelllN anil Whereabouts. Mrs. Thomas F. Godfrey has gone a l to visit In Philadelphia. Mrs. r. n Lonas of Chicago Is visiting her sister , Mrs. Fred Paftenrath. Miss Mabel Sperry left Monday for Sioux City , la. , where she will spend the winter. Miss Frances Van Mesrltz of St. Louis , Mo , Is visiting her aunt , Mis. Uosa Prank. Mr. Edmund G. Jackson of Liverpool , ring , Is visiting his aunt , Mrs. Hosa Frank. Uev. H. C. Herring , pastor at Hyde Park , Chicago , Is In the city , visiting his brother , Carl B. Herring. Mr. J. K. Markel Is In Portland , Ore. , and will return by way of California , reaching homo next Wednesday. Mrs Charles H. Sawyer of Kansas City , Mo , Is the guest of her mother , Mra. F. Kleffner , North Sixteenth street. Ed G. Gvgers of Philadelphia , who liny been In the city since late In November , leaves tonight for Chicago and the cast. Judge end Mrs Blair have changed their residence from the Albany , and are now at home at 204 South Twentfifth otreet. Mlsa Van Mesrltof St. Louis and Mr. Jackson of Liverpool , England , are the guests of Mrs. K. M. Stcffenson , 1700 Chicago street. Mrs. Charles Horst of Kountze Placj has Just returned from u two months' trln-to New York City , where she has been visiting with relatives and friends. I'rlc-inlly Coixlp. Mrs , S. A. McWhorter left on Tuesday for Chicago , Mr. and Mrs. Guy Darton spent Sunday In Topeka. Miss Lazier of Denver Is the guest of her sister , Mrs. Wilbur , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Templeton have gone to St. Louis on their wedding tour MUs Taylor of New York will arrive Fri day to be the guest of Miss Squires. Mr. Russell Hurt Is coming homo from Johns Hopkins for the holidays. Miss Bessie Skinner , who Is otudylng In Chicago , will be at home for the holidays Mrs , Myron Learned has been confined to her homo by Illncba for the past fortnight. General and Mrs. Join Tl. Drooke nro the guests ot Mr. and Mrs , W. A. Hc.IIek , Mr and Mrs OegooJ Hastinan of i\an- ston , III , , are rejoicing over the * birth of a daughter. Mrs. Henry D. Clarke of South Dakota will bo the guest of Mrs , W. W. Marsh for a week or ten daju Mrs A. F. Hrnst ( born Mabel Gamble ) of Carroll , la. , Is the guest of her sister , Mrs 1 > C Patterson Mrs C. N. Dletz left Ihla week for Nash- vllle , Teiin , , where she will spend the winter with her mother , Miss Margaret Pratt , who lias been the guest of Mrs. Charles Offut , leaves on Satur day for Chicago. She will spend Christmas In Florida with relatives , and on January 8 Colonel Pratt and Miss Pratt will sail for Ale\andrla , Africa , to be absent until April. Miss Miller will leivc for her home In franklin on Thursday , much to the regret of her many friends here. Mrs. Wnrden and Miss Worden of Denver and Mrs. Hubbard of Cedar Rapids are guests of Mrs Horace G. Hurt. Mr. Hess Towle , who Is at Wlllhms , and his slter , Dessle , who Is at Northampton , ate expected home for the hollilajs. Mr. H. T. Clarke und Miss Gertiude CHrke have clofed their home on Twcnty-llfth and Cass streets and are at the Mlllard hotel for the winter. General Copplnger will entertain Mr. Wal ter Damrosch , his brother-in-law , during the latter's sojourn In Omaha with the grand opera company. Mrs. Shannon Is the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Poppleton , and will be Joined on December 23 by Dr. Shannon , from Tort Custer , Mont. Mr. and Mrs. Jame < nitchey , who were mairled nt the Mlllard hotel on. December 5 have reached Burlington , where they are permanently settled at the Delano. Mr. Thomas Wilson Ilattln , who was at the University of Paris last year , Is residing In Hlllhead , Glasgow , attending the University of Glasgow. Mr. Ilattln U > also studying shipbuilding at the yards on the Clyde. ( HiAiiv ciuii'.s wnniCLV HAIOICKH SrrlpM of lOvciiInulIiiUrUiliiini'iilM IH I'lllIlllCll. The second weekly pmokci was held at the Omaha club yesterday afternoon between the hours of 4 and C. The reception was purely an Informal ono , those present spend ing the tlmo In social Intercourse. Light refret'hrncntn and punch were D'rved In cue of the pallors. Among those noticed were. Genrrnl Copplnger , General Manderson , Cclonel Hates , Major Tower , Guy Darton , W. W Marsh , Thomas L Klmball. Charles Green , Thomas Swobe , Colonel J. J. Dickey , A. H. Smith , C. N. Diet/ , Judge Ambrose , J. W. Love , C. S Montgomery , LOUH ! Brad ford. Frank ColpeUer and J. II. Buchanan. With the beginning of the year will be Inaugurated a series of weekly evening en- Urtalmncnts. One a week the members will gather together. Various forms of en tertainment will be- provided , und It Is planned to have a paper on some municipal or other live topic read at each meeting. The Saturday afternoon neralonu will not bj discontinued. Willof tinColoiN III V. M. C' . A. About 200 of the most uctlvo mcinlieis nf the Vomit , ' Men't Christian iiHioclntlon liuve undertaken the work of Increasing the oigtmlzitfon's membeishlp The workers li. this CUIIPC nru divided Into two cl IHSCS known as the "Yellows" and the "IJluej " Tlio "Yellows" aiu In this It. id up to date , am ) Inst night VVMS "Ytllovv night" nt Hut titsoclntlon pnilors. The hall was neatly deioiatfd In the colors of the boys who BGVO the entertainment Tlio nttundnneu wns BIH h that latq coinciu li id to tnlcn Homo OIIU'M word for It ua to what VVUH going on Tlicro was n musical progitim of merit , nn authentic ( .onlct nnd n numbei of ftMtuics calculntPil to furnish onJoj- tr.tnt und iilounirofor the visitors Hue- crp.sful us thu entertainment wan the "Itluu" boys prom'.su to eillpso It when their tuin comes. ' Will III- oil IIililltlll.Hi At the We tern Art association rooms In the Public Library building , beginning Monday , tha ICth. and lasting to the evening of the 23d of December , a collection of oil paint ings , wcrkJ of George r Parsons , executed by him during u course of four yeara' study In Munich , Germany , and tha exhibition tote to open fiom U o'clock a , in. to D o'clock p. m. Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U.S. Gov't ivw PURE. TIME IrVAS , T3iE ? IS TO BE , THE "PRESENT" We Have It's a Chrlsttms ITIHSTHNT and as neceplnb'p u one us wo c\n think of Thefci ! few items give a hint of what thlb store has to delight "Her. " FXNE FURS 25 per cent oft our price nnkos qulto u saving on u Cape. Nu < t ueelc KHes nn oppoitunlty ruroly olTercd. J5000 Wool Sen ! runes S35.UO $7000 30-lneh Wool Soil Capes 3al > OO $73 00 niectrlc Seal Capes sr.o oo MTTFPS AND SCARFS iiectrle Soul Muffs $4 98 Trench Otter MufTs , worth $1000 87 OJ IllcBand Marten Muffs , worth $ ! . ' 50 SBOO Real Alaska Seal Muffs , worth $2000 , JIG 00 ; $15 W 812 50 C-tnll Mink Scarfs $ ( ! 00 and 87.50 iiectrle Seal Scarf" 6 ( nils , 84.09 FINE SILK WAISTS No more acceptable present for "her" can be found ThtM > Waists are of a sunerloi nort , coirertlj shaped , prop erly finished nnd little In prlro IK'i'es thu way tlio pilco Is sheared. $1000 Fancy Wul"t , SSOO SS.OI ) $1250. Taffeta W.ilsth. ? IO 00 & 1 . ( )6 ) $1500 Fancy Wnlsts $1250. 8K no SPKCIAL All our WaMs that wcie $800 , $750 ami $800 , thli week for DRESSING SACQUES Terry Cloth Sacques that vveic $1 75 7io ) Uetter ones with he.ivj coid girdle , slightly soiled , vvern $ .100 , S8o All Wool Trench Flannel Sncquos , woitb $150 , to bo rlosed nt 81 US MOREEN SKIRTS Closlnir Underskirt price" , $ _ > 00 bklrts , vvldo riilfle , SI 00 $ J CO double rufllo Skirts , $2 50 $1 50 extra quulltv Morten Sklrti 83.00 $250 heavy Melton Skirts , wide Mo reen rtillle , 81 50 $1 50 Melton Sklrtn Sklrtni)8o On sale tomorrow Steele & Co. , 1511 DOUOI.AS. KxilliHlM ) Cloaks , Bulls and Turs Will It Cure ! YES ! ! Hut If you don't believe us after all the er- Idenca wo have given you , come and get a frie sample o ! I < A nuii'i'i : couuu To bo cured IB to believe. For sale by I ) . B. CLAItlC , 2422 N street , South Omaha , J. H , OWKN , 25th and Haven- port , and other live druggists , Wholesale and retail by , 1513 D oil no St. , (2d ( door west ol r. 0. }