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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 2, 1896)
THE OMAHA -DAIIi SOCIETY JUST BEFORE LENT Promises to Set a Rapid Pf.co for a Few Days. WEDDINGS PAST AND THOSE TO COME rirnnnrcit of Uie WccU ilmt linn Oonc < ! < m l ( c < l of the taunt Order , They Wore More tin * iN Tliii 11 Heretofore. Weddings were tbo features ot social life laet week and they also promise to be features during the week thut Is to conic. The weddings which \\ere celebrated In Omaha hut week were numerous , as will bo observed by scanning the society page of thlo paper. Ot course , the wedding whereby Mls < Grclghtoti and lr. ) Allison rrcro united In marriage was conducted upon a larger scale than some others , yet It was no moro Interesting. ' The event of the coming week promises to bo the Kountro-Uurns redding. Already the Invited guests from abroad are arriv ing In the city for the purpose of attend ing the ceremony. Others will anlvo during the early dnyo of the week and among them will be Miss Gertrude Kounlzo from Boston , Mr. Augustus Kountze from Now York and Air. llerger from Denver. Taken ao a whole , society Just now Is showing signs of life , yet It cannot continue In Its animated condition longer than a few days at the most , as Lent .Is almost hero. Until that Dsasn of 'fasting arrives , however , there will lo much to attract the attention of these residents of the city who enjoy the whirl of social pleasures. During the wool ; Just closed , aslJo from the weddings , there were any number of social events of more or lew Importance , In cluding the mtial number of rocoptlons , after noon tola and functions of a similar charac ter. One of the most beautiful , as well as one of the most fashionable , weddings ot the season was celebrated Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at St. John's Collegiate church , when Miss Kathrlno Crelghtou , the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Crelghton , was united In marriage to Dr. Charles C. Allison , one of the most popular young physlc'ans of this city. * f The beautiful and solemn Impressive ceremony was performed by Father Lagao , and was witnessed by a largo and fashionable congregation , made up of the friends and members of the families of the contracting parties. The church was never more handsomely and elaborately decorated with palms , roses and holiday greens , which were festooned from the celling and wound abcut the pillars. The pows for the family and most Intimate friends were marked off by white satin rib bons. The bridal party entered the church tc the familiar strains of the Lohengrin bridal march. First came the ushers , who wore Messrs. L. T. Crofoot , Ward Burgess and II. V. Burkley , Edmund Krug and Frank McGinn. Then followed the bridesmaids. Miss Emma Crelghton and Miss Mary Malonc , who were charming In tholr dainty white ograndles , trimmed In lace. They wore becoming whlto tulle hats , trimmed with ostrich plumes. Their bouquets ot La France roses were prettier than have been seen for many a day. Next came two ot the dearest llttlo ( lower girls , who were pretty as pictures. Llttlo Eugenia Cudahy ' wore whlto Swiss over pink silk , which was very becoming 'to her brunette beauty , while llttlo Esther Nash , In whlto over blue ! Ik , was as dainty as a llttlo Dresden statuette. They carried white roes. Tbo brldo , who Is one of Omaha's favorites , and who is a tall , graceful blonde of the purest and fairest typo , was a vision of loveliness as she came down the aisle on the arm ot her father. She was mot at the chancel rail by the grocm and his best man , Mr. S. E. Megcath. The marriage vows were spoken to the accompaniment of sweet music , Prof. Sutorlus on the mandolin playing Angel's Serenade , accompanied by Mrs. Burkhart. Nuptial mass was celebrated and Mrs. Cudahy sang "O Salutarls" In a clear , sweet voice. The brldo were an elegant white duchess eatln gown , handsomely trimmed In pearl passementerie and duchess lace. The long tulle veil was caught with orange blossoms. The superb bouquet was of brldo's roses , with bunches of white violets tied at the ribbon ends. ends.At At noon a wedding breakfast was served at the residence of the bride's parents to the wedding party and clergymen. Rev. Bishop Bcannell presiding. The wedding re ception , which followed In the evening was a beautiful and very enjoyable , affair. The house was elaborately and elegantly dec orated with palms , ferns , carnations , p'.nk and red roses. Hugo bouquets were placed on every available stand and the mantel pieces were tanked with flowers. Mr. and Mrs. John D , Crelghton and Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Allison received the guests from 7 until almoet 9. Assisting throughout the rooms were : Misses Nash , Palmer , Amy Darker , Crounso , Morse , Duck , Brown , Llndsey , Mount , Drown of Council Bluffs ; Mtsdnmcs Carton , Dough erty , Summers , McGinn and Itnyor. Miss NaHi ahd Miss Palmer ass'stcd at the punch bowl and served "Sabanlon a la Venarl. " In the dining room Mrs. J. E. Summers served colfeo , and Mrs. Henry Cartan served salad , Champagne was served from the buffett , by way of Innovation. Dr. Summers , Dr. Ulley , Dr. Lee , Dr. Bridges , Messrs. D. 8. Cartan , Palmer , Morsinan and the ushers also assisted. Dr. and Mrs. Allison left the house about 9 o'clock amid a shower of rice and old shoes and the best ot wishes for a trip through south and east. The bride's bouquet was caught by Miss Mount. Dilnty boxes of wedding cake were distributed by the , little flower girls. The floors were canvased and a number of the younger set stayed and Indulged In dancing until a late hour. SotiifH-lIiiiullton. A pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton , 1030 South avenue , Wednesday afternoon , when their daughter , Blanche Victoria , was mar ried , to Mr. P. M. Somes of ChlcJgo. Uev. John Gordon , pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church , performed the cere mony , assisted by Ilev. W. H. Snydor. The floral deccuatlons were profuse and in ex quisite taste , pink roses , carnations , hya cinths and smllax being used , Misses Zetta Churchill , Vivian McDowell , Lola Plorson and Will Somes acted as rlbbcn boarora. The bride were a dainty French organdie , trimmed In Valenciennes lace and white satin ribbons. She carried pink roses and a handkerchief that was carried by the groorn'o mother forty-three years ago. Mrs. Hamilton , mother ot the bride , were black satlu with yellow silk bodice covered with black chiffon , Mrs. Strang were cream satin and lace ; Mrs. Palinatler , pink silk and chiffon : Mrs. Doss , white silk crepe- ; Miss Churchill , pink organdie , trimmed. In valwiclennea lace. Mrs. George. Slrang played the wedding march , The wedding breakfast was served and a reception was given to the brldo and groom from 3 to B o'clock p. m. , after which they .left for a wedding Journey. They will make their home In Chicago. Mrs. Palinatler. Mrs. Strang , Mrs , Boss , and Miss Zottu Churchill assisted , In receiv ing the guests. _ _ Anilvmnn-llvilr , The wedding ot Miss Nellie Hyde , niece of Mis * Anna Fees , and Mr. Charles Anderson occurred at Trlnty cathedral on Wednesday evenlr ? . The ushers were Messrs. Will Crary , Mur ray Marbury , Ed George and J , C. Colt. At 7 , the Omaha Guards , of which the groom was an honored member , walked Into the church In full dress uniform with side arms , headed by Captain Mulford , and took B t In front * . Prof , Butler , at the organ , then ( truck up the wedding march and the bridal party entered , led by the ushers , the maid of honor , Miss LouUo Smith , following. Then came little Garments Chase , In white illk , with' wreath of white carnations about her head , bearing the bridal bouquet , next tbo beautiful younf > bride , leaning on the arm of Colonel Chase. The groom and his best man , Mr. John llnttln. met them at the chancel and Detrrr Gardner porforneii "the Mlts Foe * ( riving the brldo mvay. The happy toilnte led the procession away from the altar , followed by the best man and maJ ! of honor Anil th < tiny bridesmaid. The bridal party and a few Invltal * ucstx repaired l > the home of Colonel Chwe , on Park aTfiitic , which ! also the horn ? cf Miss Foe * , where a wedding suppr v.-as serve- ! . lUrp also the guests had HII opportunity of examining thsery lovely present * , hiiluci'nj ' ; fsltpcrb rernonibranccu from Mr. Anderson's n'foclatcs In railroad work , from lh Oaiatn Guards , and irom St Andrew's brotiurhood. Those who sat clown to nipper .vpre : Dean and Mrs. Gardner , Mrs. Clark Woodman. Mrs. Downs , Miss Dowii , Mr * . Chrlsman , Mrs. Watson B. Smith , the Misses Smith , Mrs. Shlvcrlck , Miss Crary , Mr. Will Craiy , Mr. and Mrs. Catlln , the Mltaes Fees , th * Misses Ilutterflcld , Air. and Mrs. Clement Chase , Colonel Cbftse , Mr. Colt , Mr Mar- bury , Mr. Kd George , Miss Bessie Hurlbiirt , Mr. and Mrs. Btreifonl , Mr. natlln. Hefore the brldo exchanged her wedding KOWII , a rich but ( Imply made white silk , for her very chic llttls golng-iway gown , sno otood on the Rtnlro a moment nml threw bar wedding bouquet , not at the young woman present , but on happy Inspiration , at the > oung men , and aftur a brief struggle It was captured by Mr. Colt. This proved a picas- Ing Innovation und result"d In nny amount ot fun at Mr. Colt's txpenso. Including a promise- exacted from him that the Excoloior shculd have the first announcement of his engagement. On going nway thn young ccuplo were showered with rice and at some point on his trip the groom will discover that his would-bo helpers had bsen busy with his overcoat and hat. loading It with the same white token. Mr. and Mrs. An derson left for Kansas City ami St. Louis. after which they will go to Chicago , ami thence to Quebec , the former home of the groom , _ _ Mniuii'l-niillfy. A pretty wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. I Mlcy last WeJnes- day evening , when their daughter. Harrlcl Anns , wag married to Mr. John Maunel ot Lampasas. Tex. , by Rev. B. Wright Butler under a canopy of grcons. The decorations wore white and green ferns , palms nnd smllax and were very elTectlvo throughout the house. A mandolin club played the wedding march. Miss Agnes Llvesey was bridesmaid , and were a be coming gown ot white taffeta , with overdress of organdie. Mr , ttoss Bailey was Hsst man. Harry Counsman , Jr. , and Joseph Datley were the llttlo rlbbcm bsys. Llttlo Maud Ualley , who were a dainty llttlo frock of whlto organdie , carried tin ? bride's flowers. The bride- was charming In whlto brdcaiml wt'n and a beccmlng tulle veil. She carried Illllcs of the valley. The dining room decorations were beautiful , being Amnrlcan beauties. Out of town guests wore : Mayor and Mrs. Mann , Onawa ; Miss Warlck of Indianapolis , Mrs. Lou Oanon of Chicago , Mrs. Outright of Lincoln , Mrs. Lu White oi St. Paul , Mlsa Mears ot Chicago , Mr. and Mrs. Zannch of Nellgh. Omaha people- present wcro : Mr. ami Mrs. C. U. Sherman , Mr. and Mrs. J. \ VPerclval , Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Goodman , Dr. and Mrs. Bradbury , Mr. and Mrs. Joe Redman , sr. , Mr. and Mrs. Henry Llvesey , Mr. and Mrs. Harry Couns- man , Mr. and Mrs. Chrales Boss , Dr. and Mrs. McMullcn , Rev. and Mrs. S. Wright Duller , Mr. and Mr . George C. Oassett , Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haskell , F. E. Billcy , Jr. , J. M. Counsman , J. D. Foster. Fred Schneider , W. E. Palmatler. A. J. Hunt. A. M. Cellett , Harry Copley. William J. Hughes , J. W. Cutwrlght , Dr. and Mrs. Hatey , Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Dalley ; Misses Bassett , Bauman , Collett. Althaus , Llvesey , Mary Llvesey , Illch , Free , Warner , Ade Iledman , Coon , Edna Duller , Glacomlnl , Carrie , Gtacomh'l , Maud Counsman ; Messrs. Bauman , Haskell , Myers , Llvesey , Edwin Llvesey , Vlckers , Hastings , Beach , Clark , Youso , Haetley , Bailey , Ross Balloy , Frank Bailey , Joe Balloy , Harry Counsman , Jr. , E. B. Hunt , Barrett , Ilomer , Nelson. Entertained nt the IitHtltiitc. A very largo number of townspeople went out to the Institute for the Deaf Thursday evening to attend the reception given by Superintendent and Mrs. Gllleeplo to Governor Holcomb and the state officers , and to many It was their first visit to that very Interest- lag place. arrangements . for taking care ot the guests "were admirable , " men being stationed eyery few feet to show them from the carriage to the dressing room and to the reception room. Governor and Mrs. Holcomb were stationed Just within the entrance of the superintendent's office and here the guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Glllosplo nnd the Introduction to the chief executive took place. Next to the governor stood the state officers , and assist ing them In receiving were Mr. and Mra Guy C. Barton , Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Lyman , Mrs. C. B. Yost and Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Coutant , Among the honored guests present were : ex-Governors Saunders , Bcyd , and Crounse. Such a meeting of old seniors and people who know each other well but do not meet oich other often has seldom been known In Nebraska. An orchestra was stationed In the largo dining room which had been cleared of tables and the younger people danced , while the older ones fell Into little groups and talked of "early days. " Refresh ments were deftly served by the pupils of the Institution In the smaller dining rooms , and later on someof the pupils gave ono of their unique songs by the language of signs , those participating being : Misses Estelle Forbss , Mary Donnelly , Mamie ' Hall. Jane Lockhart , Miud Znelfcl , Otto 'Crawford and Ella Rudd. The reception lasted until midnight and all were delighted with the warm hospitality of Mr. and Mra Glllesple and their clever assistants. _ _ Mr . Hamilton' * I'liiU Ten. In honor of Miss Maxwell of New York , Mrs. John Morrison Hamilton gave a charmIng - Ing pink tea on Tuesday afternoon from 3 until 7 o'clock. The house was daintily ami pietllly decorated with la Franco roses and pink carnations , palms and smllax. The mantel piece was lovely with Us fern and smllax trimmings. The chandeliers were- fes tooned gracefully with smllax and the globes wcro covered with pink shades , which cast a becoming light over all. The guests were ; received by Mrs. Hamilton , Miss Maxwell and Miss Hamilton. Mrs. Hamilton were a handsome black satin with white front. Miss Maxwell was becomingly gowned In d cam-colored .silk , with lace and ribbons and pink carnations. Miss Hamilton was charming in white silk. silk.Mrs. . Scliwan was extremely handsome In black satin , elaborately trimmed with bertha of duchess lace. Mrs. Culllngham were a dark skirt with fancy pink and. lavender waist ot silk and chiffon. The table was prettily decorated , In the dining room , with a centerpiece of an ex quisite basket of pink carnations. At the table Mrs. Schwan poured chocolate and Mrs. Culllngham poured tea. Assisting at the punch bowl were Miss Cook and Miss Barker. Others assisting were Miss Belle Hamilton , who was attrac tive In a gown of light blue silk , with over- : lrosa of black chiffon , prettily trimmed with red carnations , Miss Alexander , Miss Ruth , Mlsg Cady and Miss Sloan. From 5 until 7 j'clock quite a number of men called. A I.t-nii Yrnr I'nrty. Last Friday evening there was a very enjoyable leap year party given by Misses Slma Rothchlld , Bertha Nc-wman , Jes- ilo Lobman , Cora Becker , Hulda ilart , Fay Wolf and Fannie Meyers it Mrs. Louis Rothchlld's resl- Jence , 404 North Twenty-third street. Progressive high five wao played , after which there was a fine luncheon served , ami dancing continued until the wee hours In the morn- ng. The gentlemen present wore ! J , New man , Ed Merrltt , Dave Degen , Louis Becker , lullus Adler , Harry Uaun , J , Rothchlld , B. lUhfeld , H. Blath , Harry Hone. Sydney Hanger , Kd Grotte , Mark Heller , W. Singer , II , Meyers. Prlices were awarded In high live aa follows : Gent's first prize , won by Ed Merrltt , sterling silver pocket knife ; leccnd gent's -prize , won by J , Newman , silver match tafo ; third gent's prize , lead pencil and George Washington's hatchet , won by Sydney Ranger. Ladles' first prize , won by Miss Elma Rothchlld , cut gliss mulling salts ; ladles' second prize , won by les&Io Lobman , glove clasps. lu Author * . Laot Saturday afternoon a party ot twenty- Tour women were bidden to the home of Mra. Oscar Hoffman , and upon entering the louse ono could not help but notice the lellcloua odor of violets which pervaded ; tia rooms. After the guests had assembled i gam * ot authors was Indulged In. Mra. Isaac Coles proving herself most efficient , a vlnlnty Dresden dish was awarded her. Immediately after this a largo table was brought Into the dnwlng room hil'n with mimcrotiiMiiip o'en louj looking parce's , which t'ia Ingenious hostess at once proceeded to auction to the highest bidders , creating no end ot merriment , fach puest capturing some exqultltetouvenlr ot Mrs. Hoffman's collection made during her recent trip leI I California and the land of the Aztec ? . The I ludnu of flro cours's which follawid wss i rerved upon the dalntest ot china , decorated I by the owner , eliding no end of compll- montiry exclamations , And the delightful afternoon came to a clwe all too toon. Among lhos present were ; Mesdamei i ailpptzrn , T , M. Orr , Parks of Now York Baldi , Reed , Colc , Meyer , Wakofleld , DUtz Clayton , Swobe , A. Rorewatcr , Den Bar roivs , Dtirclmtcl of JCJnws Oily , Paunccford Meta and Munmugh. nnlrrtnliiril for Ml * * tlurnn. Miss Hums and her visitors , Miss Bell ant Mlw Wallace , were the guests of honor a several luncheons and afternoon entertain ments during the past week. Tuesday nfternocn Mlj Colpetzor enter talnod the young women who are to take part at the ICountze-Durns wedding In hone of Miss Burns. Two dozen tea towels wer hommcd for her during the afternoon. Pros cut were : Miss Burns , Miss Boll , Mlos Wai laco. Mils Webster. Mlf > 3 Crounso , Mis Llndsey , Miss Hamilton , Mlsa Brown , Mlta Cady. Miss McKell , Miss Palmer , Miss Ring wait , Mlsj Dome. Mra Mercer. In honor cf Miss Hurna and her brides inaldu a pretty tea was glvcil on Wedneo-lay afternoon by Mrs. Gcorgo Mercer at ho charming new cony homo. Miss Burns poureJ tea and Miss Webster served cherry Ice In the dining rcom. Others who as- BlfX'l ' were : Mrs. Luclcn Stevens , Mrs Mciklo. Mlpa Dewey , MlOT Palmer , Miss Bell Miss Wallace , Miss Llndsey , Miss Squires and among these present : Mesdamcs Wy man , William A. Carter , Culllngham , Clmec Oflutt , Page , Cobb , Charles Stone , Victor Whlto , Arrasmlth , and Misses Rlngwalt , McKell , Brown , Buck , Curtis , Doane , Itaac ? Sharp , Cady , HjKenna , Allen , Stone , Taylor Damn. Sarah Baum , Alexander , Crounse , Yatc-s , Kathcrlno Barker , Balcombc , McClcl land , Hamilton. Airs. Howard B. Smith gave a cliarniln ? luncheon on Friday In honor of Miss Burns and her guests , Miss Wallace nnd Miss Bell The table w'as beautifully decorated with la Franco roses and at each place was a pretty bunch of pink carnations. Covers were laic tor Miss Burns , Miss Wallace , Miss Bell Miss McKell , Miss Buck , Miss Crounso , Miss Brown , Mlsa Kennedy , Miss Hamilton , Mrs Gcorgo Mercer and Mrs. C. S. Culllngham Mrs. Isaac Coles and Mrs. A. L. RceJ gave a beautifully appointed luncheon on Thurs day at 1 o'clock for Miss Burns , Miss Wal lace and Miss Bell. It was a green am whlto luncheon and the room was darkenet and green shades put over the lamps ant globca The decorations were smllax am white carnations. The other guests wore Miss HImebaitgh , Miss Webster and Mrs Mercer. After the luncheon a number o conundrums were given. The answers were all poets and writers. Mlsa Wallace suc ceeded In guessing the greatest number. A pretty llttlo luncheon was given on Wednesday by Miss Griffiths In honor of Miss Burns and her guests , Miss Wallace ant Miss Bell. The table was daintily decorated with whlto hyacinths and carnations. Others present were : Mrs. Burns , Mrs. Mercer , Miss MeKell and. Miss Llndsey. A rather unique party was given by Miss 'Himebaugh on Friday afternoon for Miss Burns , when a pretty whlto silk comfort was quilted by a number of her friends Present were : Miss Burns , Miss Bell , Miss Wallace. Miss Kountzo , Miss McKell , Miss Chandler , Miss Palmer , Miss Rlngwalt , Mrs Mercer , Mlsa Hamilton , Miss Doaue , Miss Mabel Balcombe , Miss Brown , Miss Webster Miss Cady , Miss Colpctzcr , Mlsa Nash , Miss Llndsey , Miss Crounse , Miss Yates , Mre Coles , Mrs. Reed , Mrs. Hughes , Hiss Wal- llck and Miss Sllloway. Music followed which was very delightful. ' Mrs. Victor H. Coffman gave a very enjoy able kenslngton In honor of Miss Burns yes terday afternoon. A Jolly Mimqiieriulc. The masquerade given by the dancing club was a pretty and novel affair , " Many pretty costumes were worn , and the prizes wore awarded Miss Doane and Mr. Gulou. Miss Daisy Dwneas a butterfly , In the prettiest and airiest of costumes , was given a silver bonbonnlere for the most unique ladles' costume worn. . The fluffy skirts were of red tarletan trimmed around the bottom with tiny black ruffles of the same material. The low cut bodice was of black velvet trimmed with gold spangles after the man ner of the masking of a butterfly. On the back was worn a hugo black gauze butterfly with outspread wings. The high , powdered coiffure was also decorated with butterflies. Miss Curtis , In the daintiest of whlto mus lin gowns , made In true short-watsted baby's style , with white cap , yellow curls and a blR doll , was a picture. Miss Crounse attracted a great deal of at tention In a ball costume worn by an Omaha lady thirty years ago , at an affair at the residence of H. W. Yates. It was a trained and low-necked gown of old rosj , completely covered with the tiniest of whlto Swiss ruf fles. A big hat with pink roses and nodding plumes made the old time picture quite complete. Mrs. Wheeler was "Cynthia , " In a Quaker costume of dainty gray. Under a tiny whlto cap a lot of yellow curls showed most fetch- Ingly. Miss Hlmc-baugh was lovely , as usual. In a La Tosca costume , a short-walsted gown of Watteau design worn with a huge poke bonnet of old rose covered with plumes. A most becoming whlto colffura , together with patches and a long staff , completed this picturesque character. Miss Wallace was lovely In a Watteau costume of pink fatln , worn with the be coming powder and patches. Miss Morse was very handsome In a most perfect Italian peasant costume. Miss Boll wore a dainty summer gown with a picturesque Leghorn hat. Miss Chandler , as Annie Roonoy , In a cotton gown of the most dazzling red , and a hat trimmed with red reyes , pink and green bows and green plumes and alsa wear ing most remarkable gloves and parasol , was the life of the whole party. Mlsa Burke was beautiful In a , true Juliet costume , her dark hair falling unconflncd under the most bewitching of Juliet caps. Miss Crelghton was a school girl with slates , etc. Miss Burns wore a white organdie , with powdered hair. Miss Rlngwalt was very pretty In a yel low gown trimmed with black and a mop of yellow curls. . Mrs. Mercer , In a true Japanese costume , , was a picture. The gentlemen , with few exceptions , wore domi- rroea of divers colors. Mr Gulou , In that most beautiful Lohen grin costume of silver mall , carried off tha gentlemen's prize. Mr. Cowln were the most unique cos tume among the men. Ho was a perfect picture of Trilby as she appears In the old military coat with striped skirt and slip- psra. His "make up" was very clever. MrM. Jnyiir * ' MimU'iile. Mrs. H. S. Jaynes gave a muslcale Friday at her home , 1621 Emmet street , that will long bo remembered by those who were present both for the great pleasure given by the musicians and the delightful absence of formality among the guests. The cur tains were drawn , excluding the dull day light and misty air , and In the soft mellow light of the myriads of candles and shaded lamps the guests forgot the disagreeable at mosphere outside and gave themselves up to the enjoyment of the music and each ithor. The front parlor was decorated with palms , the cut flowers being carnations. In the II- jrary were narclssuo nnd In the back parlor and dining room exquisite freesla , which llled the air with their delicate fragrance. The Euterpoan club gave- five numbers , all of ivhlch were enthusiastically applauded. The young women composing the club , tha Misses Allen , Misses Balbach , Mrs. Maboney and Mlsa Darllne Qoe. reclved many com- pllmentf , but especially on their delicate shading. Mrs. Multls and Mrs. Wakofleld from Council 13 luff a sang a duet and Mrs. Wakofleld a solo , both of which would have been encored save for the little line "No encores" on the program. Miss Josephine Allen gave two whistling numbers , with full orchestral accompani ment , the tones rising clear and full over all the violins. A mandolin solo by Miss Slrdlo Dalbach was well received and two rloa by the vocalists held the guests tpell- > ound , Mra. Johnston gave an A and B number and though Just recovering from a severe llneso she won all hearts by her rendition. Her voice has the sympathetic quality to rare aa well as the dramatic imvor that can stir the t lln ? 0 deeply Altogether the music will be chcrUhed as a delightful mom cry. Among thf-peTfii were : Mrs. W. F. At len. Ml s Grace Allen. Miss Allen , Miss Josephine Allen , Mrs. F. A. Brogin , Mcs dames W. J. Bradbury , E. M. Bartlett , John Brady , Benhawisiiss Dalbach , Mly Ulrdle Balbach , Mes.Htmes . Emnrson Benedict , H G. Burl , BedrW.1 , Jllehsrd Carrier , Charles Coo , Miss DSfllne Coe. Mes-Jamos > Harry Carton , C. Cf Chice. Chllds , F. F. Fonl William H. Gjrrtftt , John Griffith. C. F Humphrey , FMhfcjjHBlIor , George Johnston C. L. JaynesAOjjty. jftynes , F. R. Klrk'n dall , Z , T. lifttiis'cV , E. V. Lowls , Harry Lwrlc , T. J. IMihWy , William B. Melkle Wi V. Morse--Mlsv Laura Morse. Mesdames S. A. McWhorter , McArthur. MacAllastcr Macfarlane , Mcxla , Mulilns , Spencer Otis W , C. Orr , W. A. Prltchard , A. C. Powell Powell , Rich , Allsn Rector , W. A. Redlck Miss Ransom , Mesdames Charles Ralmy Ritchie. Miss Sharp , Mesdamcs W. B. Sterl ing , Fred Schneider. Mls Thnchc-r , Mrs A , P. Tukcy , Miss Llllle Tukey. Mrs. E. D Van Court , Mlej Waring , Mesdames Thomas H. Wilson , C. F. Wcller , Wakcfleld , Watson of Fremont , D. D. Wheeler. Mr. niul Mrn. AvTTl. Orn > i 1rr' I'nrty A most delightful and thoroughly enjoyable party was the ono given at the residence o Mr. and Mra. W. D. Ostrander , on South Twenty-second street , last Wednesday even Ing. In honor of the event the rooms wcro prettily decorated with cut flowers and potted plants and tholr home presented a very In vltlng appearance. The guests began to nr- rlvo early In the evening ami were soon enJoying - Joying themselves In conversation and games At 8:30 : twenty-four of the Invited guests plungoj Into the cxcllemcnt of a series o games of progressive high five , In which Mrs. W. R. Mathls nnd Mrs. J. F. Meyer securing the largest number of games , were obliged to draw numbers to decide who was the winner of the ladles' prlzo and resulted In Mrs. Meyer winning the first prize , a singular coincident occurring In which boll diew the same number repeatedly until finally one secured a card with just ono num ber higher than the other. Mr. E. B. Alexander , through skill and aided by good fortune , secured , the gentle man's first prlzo , a handsome pack of gilt edge playing cards. Mrs. A. E. Wallace , fallIng - Ing In her attempt to win the queen's ' prize w as i warded n. very1 unique doll as a consola tion gift , while Mr. O. N. Wilson was pre sented with the gent's booby , a little snnro drum , with advice to "learn to boat. " At thn conclusion of the games dainty refresh ments wore served , after which the prizes were awarded amid congratulations and mer riment. The honored guests of the evening wcro the members of the Happy Homo club and a few friends. Among those present were : Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Connoran , Mr. and Mrs. Wallace , Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Livingston , Mr. nnd Mrs. C. A. Lewis , Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Button , Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Farnsley , Mr. and Mrs. 0. N. Wilson , Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mnthls , Mr. and Mra. J. F. Meyer , Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Alexander , Mrs. Rock , Mr. W. C. Bouk. At MrH. Mclkle'N lleccittloii. Friday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs. Maynard , Mrs. James B. Melkle gave a lovely reception at her home In Kountze Place. The house Is admirably arranged for entertaining amf was decorated with palms and azallas , and a profusion of cut ( lowers were also used ! In1 the dining room red and whlto carnations nvoro effectively used am the table was particularly pretty , strings of smllax being Jieldrln place at the center by a largo globeiotigold fish and at the four corners with "pots of white hyacinths. In the back parloe ; where Miss Ward and Miss Macomber served. I orange Ice , the flowers wore yellow daffodils. In the front parlor where Mrs. Melklet received her guests , as sisted by Mrao Maynard and Mrs. Hoobler the flowers used In decorating were pink carnations. 1 , Mrs. Melklo wore a becoming gown o gray bengallne icomblned with pale green crepe and pearl 'passementerie trimmings. Mra. Maynard were a handsome combina tion costume I with light brown silk skirt and dark bfowli ' satin and velvet Louis XIV. coat. Shbi'carrled a largo bunch 01 pink roses. a j 11 Mra. Hoobler .woje a skirt of white bro caded Difln. .wlttt bodice , of chiffon. La " 'J- ' * Franco roses , Mrs. Bates and" Mrs. Riddel ! assisted In receiving in the back t > arlor. The former wore black brocaded satin , trimmed In sable and steel passementerie ; the latter Mack silk skirt , with pink and black velvet bodice Miss Atacomber was very pretly in white chiffon over pink silk , and Miss Wari charming In black satin skirt , with pink am : white silk bc-dlce. Light refreshments were served In the dining room by MIa Ross , Mrs. Woods , Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Ward. About seventy- women called during the afternoon. rx' Socinl. The King's Daughters of the First United Presbyterian church had another of their pleasant socials Tuesday evening at the homo of Miss Emma Stiles , 4222 Patrick avenue , the occasion being a leap year party. Much amusement was had at a table con taining articles representing books , objects , elc. Four guessed the same num ber correctly , Bert Phillips , Sam Johnson , Stella Bain and May Shoemaker. Sam John son and May Shoemaker received prizes. a bandpalnted whisk broom holder and cm- brolderled dolly. Music waa Interspersed throughout the evening by Misses Elizabeth Liddell , Nellie Hardy and Will Ure , and songs by Misses Emma Stiles and Gertrude Sherman. Those present were : Messrs. Bert Phillips , Knight , H. _ Sj McDougall , Ned Kcssler , Fred Elllngwood , Sam Johnson ' , W. G. Ure. L. C. ' Marsden , John Toms , George Kane , Howard B. Graham , Bernard Lancaster , Bert Orch-ard , Ed Heywood , Fred Stiles , John Larson , Arthur Hathaway , Roy Graves ; MlsscD Emma Stiles Gertrude Sherman , Grace Cleveland , Anna Gullck , Edith Wallace , Anna Peterson , Edith Howe , Anna Hey wood , Mattlo Graves , Ella Borneman , May Shoemaker , Maude Buchjnan , F orence HarJy , Nettle Wallace , Grace Adanu1 , Anna Watt , Clara Hoywood , Francis Gallantln , Nellie Hardy , Stella Bain , Elizabeth Liddell , Myrtle Foster , _ _ Mr. nnd Mr . llnlilivln Entertain. Friday evening , January 24 , Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Baldwin entertained their friends at Ihelr pleasant 'homo , 1223 Georgia avenue. The house was brilliantly Illuminated and decorated with the Red Men's colors. About 'orty guests assembled to enjoy the lios- iltallty. Progressive high five was the order of the evening and nine games were played , after which lunch was served. Mrs. M. A. Officer won tha ladles' first prize , a handsomely framed picture , Miss IS * old received a very pretty toy for winning .he booby prize. flr-TJoucHer won the gonta' Irst prlzo , a handsome black silk muffler , VIr , Baldwin wati.tfce happy recipient of a jottlo of soothing 'syrup as a balm to his wounded feollng-a' ! . > ' These preserit * 'were ' Mesdamcs Brownloo , Walker , Taylor , Jeffries , Glllan , Balloy , Gray. Morgan , Wilson. Wavla. Fawcett , Decker , \udc ; S7n and HoMnsue g ; Misses Glou , North- berg , Glllon , Jafrrles , Evold , Knowlton nnd Cr.mstock ; Measri/'J. R. Stein , Darby , Van Doyi. C. E. Falk.-'KnowIton , T. E. Burk , Davis. BouchorQproe , , , Willis , Walleways , Jlald , Gosney , .oMMFphy , Morgan , Beamer , Carragan and Amlertbn. tin Ji' Played IlonriV : of Trnilu Illch rive. Mrs. Lyman IRehardson gave a very pleasant card parkin honor of Miss Kurtz on Tuesday aftenuojyi at the Paxton. Board of Trade high flyt'iras played and the guosti were given pretty /little pink baskets and each time thojri'lvoni a game wore given a fragrant bunch 'VH Vwets. Mra. Shlverlctr wen n pretty sofa pillow , Mro. Prltchett a dainty linen traveling case , .Ira McCord a picture frame and Mrs. 3owoy a burnt match receiver , The guojts were : Mra. J , C. Cowln , Mrs , 3eorgo Prltchett. Afrs. Schwan , Mrs. McCord , Mrs. Howard Smith , Mrs , Shlverlck , Mrs. Jawey , MM , Bennett , Mra. Gannett , Mra Darton , Mrs. Yost , Mrs. Lyman , Mrs , Qoutant , Mrs. Wosoalls , Mro. Yates , Mrs , ifanderson , Mrs. Carter , Mrs. McKenna , Mrss Morris , Mrs. Harbach nd Mra , Morsman , ISntertuliieil ( or Hlx Mother , Among the pleasant happenings ot the past week was the party given by Mr , John f. Coffee in honor of his mother , at his slater's home. The participants met at 403 Elm street , at 8:30 : o'clock , end Indulged In various recreations until a late hour. The louse was very prettily decorated , and re- rtuhmenla were zerved , Those present were : Mr. and Mrsi. J , v * . Mcduet , Mr. and Mra. J , Barret ; Misses | Klla Costolb. Marjotle Blnncc , Beatrice Con Ion , Mary K , and Maggie Olbbln. l.lizlo Ccstcllo , May Ccary. Citherino < ind May Kearncs , Rose Malan , Katlo Flynn , B. Me- Nearnoy : Messrs. John Dond , E. V. Thomp son , Daniel Murphy , James and Lewis Tilth , Chris Dally , P. and J , Own * . M , J , Seaton , William Doherty , M. V. Current James Slaugherty , P. J. Llnlhan , Tom Elan , V. Callighan , Frank Leo , V. F. Montana , P. Anderson , J , D. Hopkins , Tom Olelmm , V. I ) . Herring , L. J. McGan , Tim Coffee. Mrs. Coffee , assisted by Margaret Coffee anil Mr. and. Mrs. McGuet , received and entertained. Soclrly nt n CnKo IVnlk. Ono of the most enjoyable affairs ot Iho season was given nt the MctropMHan club last Wednesday evening In the nature of a cake walk and minstrels , T&o arrangements wete In charge of Mlsa Mlnnlo Lobman and judging from the apphusa elicited they were highly successful. The event brought out a largo attendance nnd all present wore unanimous In tuylng that the members of the club surpassed all former efforts In the way of entertainments. The following nota bles got Into line for the walk : Magnolia Blossom , do" bride ; Thomas Jefferson Payne , do groom ; Topsy , train bearer of the brldo ; Lilly Whlto , maid of honor ; Queen Lll , Grovcr'9 deposed Lll ; Patsy , attendant of do queen ; Geotgla Alabama Drown , n Ken tucky beauty ; Dlack Pattl , America's favor- llo sobrano ; Pinky Green , prince mlrtress of do queen ; Aunt Jemima , mammy do brldo ; Lclttta Payno. < i Farnam street flirt ; Tempest - post Cyclone Flirt , wash lady of do brldo , and Rastus. A stump ppcccli was delivered by Mrs. Arthur Dramlels , It was received with considerable applause. Clveii for ( lie Children. A very pleasant surprise paity was given Master Johnle Trummcr at his homo , Satur day afternoon , by his llttlo school friends. They were most charmingly entertained by Mrs. Trummor nnd her sister , Mrs. Garner. Ono of Iho most enjoyable events of the afternoon was a comic Chinese song , pretllly sung by Miss Mlnnlo Herring , a sweel llttlo tot of scarce four summers. The "Sidewalks of Now York , " by Miss Bertlo Herring , was crlhuslastlcally received. Games , music and supper completed the afternoon. Those present were : Nellie Long , Nanca Hopkins , Mable Graham , Lena Lomolch , Mabel Moran , Bertie Herring , Caroline Emp- key , Florence Long , Mlnnlo Herring , Nerva Garner , Elslo Lomolch , Kilty Hopkins , Anna Aibor ; Masters Robert Erwln , Clarence Ma- Kan , Hunter Garner , Leonard Carey , George Graham , Bert McCrca , Johnnie Long , Willie Carey , Clarence Moran , AVIllle Lomotch , Arthur Moran , Jimmle Hopkins , August Emp- Itey. Dnneeil nt Mr , .loImnon'M Home. The North Star Social club waa enler- tatncd at a dancing party , glvon by Mr. Alfred Johnson at his homo , 3230 Emmet street , last Friday evening. Among those present were : Misses Ethel Plymplcn , Esslo Tail , Isa Perkins , Elslo Coates , Anna Johnson , Alma Aust , Katie Huba , Ida Caffctty , Slary Johnson , Llnnlo Turner , Lena Gadway , Llllle Coates , Hesslo McDermott , Mamie Carter , Ella Munson , Fan- nlo La Ray , Ruth Dltson , Mrs. Jack Frost , Mrs. Carnoby , Mrs. Johnson , Mrs. E. W. Plympton , Mrs. Maglnness ; Messrs. Gladstone Tall , Fred Martin , Tom Tlpton , Kenneth Jack , Cal Plympton , C. W. Jones , A. S. Frost , Alfred Johnson , Daniel Gorman , Will Tail , AV111 Johnson , A. P. Ray , Lew Cooler , Ray Cotlon , George Engstrom , William Slatthews , James Haynes , John MGInnls , J. W. Bolan , Sidney Knapp. Stephen Meaney , James Nestledeck , Will Preston. J. A. Post. With Ganien niul SOIIRH. Tuesday evening the friends of Miss Helen Wlnans succeeded In giving her a surprise at her home. The evening was pleasantly spent with games and music. Several se lections of vocal and Instrumental music were .rendered by a number ot the party. . At a late hour a dainty lunch was served , after which the happy throng moved homeward , much pleased with the way the evening had been spent. Among those present were : Misses Lucy Flsk , Hattlo Metcalf , Lizzlo Hayes , Lola Hamilton , Sadie Salor , Cora Stevenson. Maud Peterson , Carrie Rhyn , Hulda Johnson , Agnes Caughley , Helen Wlnans ; Messrs. George Pray , Frank Johnson , W-lljlo Johnson. Willie Falconer. Burt Steften , Ed Haywood , Dave Laroon , Willie Rhyn , Edward Wlnans. IIlKli Five Party. On Thursday evening Mr. nnd Mrs. Lemleux entertained very charmingly a number of their friends at high flvo. Prizes were won by Mrs. Kossham , Mr. Redlnger , Mrs. McCaftery nnd Mr. Vnnder- coy. These present were : Mr. and Mrs. Vandercoy , Mr. and Mrs. Fisher , Mr. and Mrs. McCaffery , Mr. and Mrs. Murphy , Mr. and Mrs. Keesham , Mr. and Mra. Madden , Mr. and Mrs. Dennis , Mr. and Mrs. Squires , Mr. and Mrs. Roach , Mr. nnd Mrs. Miller , Mr. and Mrs. McEIhaney , Mr. nnd Mrs. Haver- ley and Mr. and Mrs. Hester ; Mlssos O'Con nor , Robinson , Roach , Moran , Starbell and Fall ; Messrs. O'Connor , Robinson , Redmon , W. Robinson , . Rodlnger and Cameron , Oriole Club Dunce. A private dance which was given by the Oriole club In the club rooms Wednesday evening last was a very entertaining affair. The following participated : Misses Bohan , Jowles , Bruce , Brunlng , Clare , Flynn , Gar- neau , Gensler , Hlnchey , Leary , Mauck , Mal- Htrom. Movers. Racen. Stunden. Wenz Bulr- aldt , Glselman , Gulling. Kurtz , Sandhoff- ner , Schlutter , Schmlth ; Messrs. Augustine , Irennan. Bruce , Cox , E. Elmlger , F. El- nlger , L. Flynn , T. J. Flynn , Glselman , 5rau , Grleb , Gulling , Hlnchey , Joe Kelley , Curlz , G. E. Lyinam , T. Lynam , Lynch , B. ilalstrom , E. Malstrom , Sam McAullffo , A. Jeyers , F. Myers , W. Meyers , Murphy , Nichtlgall , D. Ross , R. Ross , Richelieu , Smith , Vlnqulst. Cniuly nt 11 IJIrUiilny PnHyv , ' Miss Gertie 'Gibson gave a taffy pull last Tuesday evening at her residence , S48 South Twenty-third street , In honor of the 10th birthday of her sister , Delia. The evening as pleasantly passed with games and veal - al and Instrumental music preceding the assault of the amateur candy makers On ho boiled syrup. Those present were : MIsseo Delia and Ger- lo Gibson , Bertha and Ida Meyer , England , .loore , Dlxon , Johnson , Herman , Kartell , > IcBrlde and Stewarl ; Messrs. Merion , Dolds , Jatle , Norrls , Meyer , Howard F. Plllsbury , I , A. Plllsbury and Mr. and Mrs. Gibson. Minx Cliiro'M Illrtliilny 1'nrty. M1S3 Agnes Clare entertained her friends n honor of her birthday anniversary Friday venlng , January 31 , at her home , 1439 North Twentieth street. The time was spent with ongs , music and dancing. Refreshments vore served. . Those present were : The , Misses Bowles , iolian , Mulligan , Emma Garneau , Mary Sarncau , Louise Vorwalt , Emma Vorwalt , Clara Vorwalt and Iho Messrs. E. Elmlger , D. H , Ross , Ed Augusltne , Ed Carter , Ed . .ynam , TElmlger , Thorrlas Kelley , Caha- ano , Bleson , Henry Grau. Siirjirlneil Minx Grovel. Miss Leonlo Groves of 2S3G Chicago slrcet was the victim of a Jolly ourprlso party last Vednesday night. Games and dancing oc- uplod the evening and all who attended re- lorl a pleasant tlmo. Those present were : Misses Stella Spol- man , Mamlo Mllland , Mamie Hlgglno , Mamto O'Malley , Mary Gentleman , Ana Gentleman , Katto Burkhard , Mao Revcn , Joslo Groves ; lessrs. Freece , Murphy. B. Murphy , J. O'Malley , D. Murphy , Spellman , Klllner , lurphy and Joe Chapman of Arlington. Ilnterliilni'il nt ( Jeriiuin Wlilnt. Mrs , Joseph Barker entertained the Forest Hill Card club charmingly on Wednesday fternoon. _ Besides the regular members ireaent there were quite a number of guests , imong whom were noticed Mrs. Llnlnger , , Ira. Haller , Mrs. Cotton , Mrs. Scott , Mrs. uorgs Barker , Miss Amy Barker. Pretty rlzoa were won by Mrs , Lawrence , who re ceived a book , Mrs. Llnlnger n Bohemian Jar and Miss Tlbblts n pretty calendar. There was quite aa Innovation In the wny ot re freshments , served at 15 o'clock , which were much enjoyed LMrr Mr * . Collon sang several songs In a delightful manner. Cle r n 111 Cl rv 1 1 > II iRti 1'Mtc. The high five social last Tuesday cvmilnR at the resilience ot Mrs. Dr. Price , 1713 Call- fornlii street , was a most enjoyable affair. Garflold circle No. 11 attended on masse. Choice vocal nnd Instrumental muM was rendered by the Misses Georgia EII tt , Mamie nnd Luella Jnckman. A cereal cushion , 'con taining a prize , made nnd donated by the president , Mrs , Laura Johnson , wai sold at auction to Dr. Ilertzm.inn for a nrat sum. Mrs. Agnes Ilazo had chargs of the finances. Mrs. Price nnd her mother , Mrs. Elicit , deserve - servo pralco as hostesses. An F.veiiliiH : A > lth MnMr. For Mrs. Henrietta Scott , 'Mrs. Cotton gave a small nnd rather Informal musical on Tues day evening. There was music by Mrs. Cnhn , Mrs. Whltmoro , Mrs. Wllholm nnd Mrs. Hitchcock , Mr. Cahn succeeded In playing five well kiitwn melodies In so disguised a manner Hut It was with difficulty the tunes wcro recognized , Mr. Hitchcock guessed three out of flvo and received the prize for the men , Miss Bishop taking the one for the woinjn , with Miss Palmer a close second. il ( or Minn OlMcn. Mrs. Myron Arnout entertained Friday evening for Miss Jennie Olsen of Fremont. Refreshments wcro served at 11 o'clock , Cards were played until midnight. These present were : Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Bayden ; Mlssos Crawford , Qracn Brewing- ton , Barklns , Emma Arnout , Olllo Boydcn , Mis. E. J , Arnout , Miss Jennie Otsen , P. J. Wyman , Jean Nlcklns , F. I. Slrykor , F. Brcwtnglon , Mr. Myron Arnout and Froil and John Arnout. \Vrililliiprn niul Cards wcro recslvcd In town last week an nouncing the marrlago of Miss1 Ada Elmlrn Lamport to Mr. Patrick Hgan , jr. , on Wednes day , January 29 , at Hill City , S. D. Announcement cards were received Inst week of Iho mnrrlage nf Mr. Bertram B. Downs , formerly of Omaha , nnd Miss Jennlo D. , King , which occurred MonJay , January 6 , In Chicago. They will bo at homo after February 15 at 4405 West Bcllo Place , St. Louis. _ It Will lie 11 ( Inlet Weil ill n K. Owing lo Iho sad and sudden dealh of Mrs. W. G. Wlnslow , the Invitations of Mrs. H. C. Wlnslow to Iho marrlago of her daughler , Jose-phltie. to Mr. Clifford WnrrcnSmith , wore withdrawn early In the week and the wedding will be qulelly cclcbraled In Iho presence of relatives and a few friends at Trinity , Buffalo , N. Y. . February 5 , without bridesmaids or any elaborate features. I'leiiHiireit 1'iiNt. Mr. nnd Mrs. Covell entcrlnlned the Tues day Night Card club last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Sutphcn entertained : he Ak-Sar-Ben Whist club on Friday ovcn- ng. ng.General General and Mrs. Mandorson entertained at dinner last week on Wednesday nnd Thursday evenings. Mrs. Adolph Meyer entertained the After noon Reading club In her apartmenls at Ihe Pcxlon on Wednesday. Mrs. Schwan entertained the Six-Handed Euchre club Thursday afternoon. Prizes voro won by Mesdames Harbach , Carter nnd Bennett. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Edmund 3urke , 3009 Webster streel , enlerlalned al cards Mr. and Mrs. George P. Cronk , Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Weaver , Miss Paul and Mr. C. L. Hopper. The Wlslerla club was entertained last .Vednesday . afternoon by Mrs. Joseph JNIc- 3aftrey lS09 Farnam street. The usual num- > er of games were played , with more than he usual amount of enthusiasm. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dennis were given n surprise last evening by a number ot their i lends. It being Mr. Dennis' birthday. Pro gressive high flvo and luncheon concluded he evening , with wishes for many happy ro- trns. Mrs. Van Ostrand gave an enjoyable Kon- slrgton Thursday afternoon. The guests Tvnrn * Afnin. PAW0I1. Mmn. Pnnlf. Mra. Nichols. Mrs. Gilbert , Mrs. Worthlngton , Mrs. Rheem , Mrs. Wilbur , Mrs. Doane , Mrs. Yates , Mrs. Moore , Mrs. Callln , Mrs. Fred erick , Mrs. Heath , Mrs. Barker , Mrs. Parker. The Gemuethllchkelt High Flvo club met Tresday , January 28. at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. ' Dake , Mrs. John Baumer and Dr. R. S. Lucko won first prizes , and Miss Dake and Mrs. George Mltlauer won the boobies. The next meeting will bo nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Burster , on February 11. Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Moore entertained the Bon Ami Card club very pleasantly on Mon day evening. The prizes were won by Mrs. , Holdrege. Mrs. Purvis , Mrs. Hud and Mr. Catlln. The guests of the club were Mr. and Mrs. Catlln , Mr. and Mrs. S. A. McWhorter , Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. George F. Gilbert. Dean and Mrs. Gardner welcomed a great many of their friends at their Thursday re ception at the deanery last week , which was a very pleasant affair. They were assisted by Mrs. Milton Barlow , Mrs. Charles Ogden , Miss Palmer , Miss Crounse , Mlsa Katherlno Barker , Miss Balcombe , Mrs. Levl Carter , Miss Dewey and Miss Taylor. PleiiHiireH lu Prospect. Mrs. W. B , Melklo gives a tea on Monday at 5 o'clock p. in. Miss Nash gives a luncheon on Monday In honor ot Miss Burns. The- Commercial club gives a reception Thursday evening from 8 to 11. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Melklo glvo a dance for Miss Burns Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barker will enter tain at German whist Tuesday evening. Mrs. L. J. Drake will ente'rlaln on Tues day aflernoon for her daughler , Mrs. A. F. Miller. The Tuesday Night Card club will bo onlertalned by Mr. nnd Mrs. W. J. Xter- stead this week. Miss Amy Barker has Issued cards for a German whist party to be given on Thurs day afternoon In honor of Mrs. A. F. Miller. Out of TIMIII VIxltorH. , Miss Emma Sharp of Toledo , O. , Is the guest of Mrs. F. P , Klrkcndall. Mra. Jonness of Ypsllantl , Mich , , la the guest of her sister , Mrs. C. E. Yost. Mr. Samuel Burns , Jr. , will arrive * today from Dartmouth and remain a week. Mrs. A. L. Ge-ro of Chicago , formerly Miss Mary Derby , Is visiting Mrs , J , E. Preston. Mrs , John A. Sargent of Kansas City oame up to attend the Alllson-Crclghton wedding. Miss McKell of Chlllcothe , O. , arrived yesterday and Is the guest ot her sister , Mrs. Howard B. Smith. Miss Maxwell , who has been the gucsl of the Mlssos Hamilton for tbo past two weeks , left on Saturday for her homo In New York. Miss Johnson of Columbus , Kan , , spent several days In town visiting her sister , Mra. Burncll , while on her way to St. Paul , Neb. Miss Henrlella Scolt of Dunkirk , N. Y. , who has been the guest of Mra. Cotlon , left yesterday for a trip through Texas and Mexico. . Friendly Miss Wakcloy Is visiting In Chicago. Mr. Herbert Cook has gone to .Now York. Mr. Both Drake left on Tuesday for St. Joseph , Mlsi Alice Chambers is visiting friends In Chicago , Mr. A , F. Miller returned on Monday to Franklin , Pa , Dr. H. P , Hamilton returned yesterday from Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Vail returned yester day from Chicago. The many friends of Mm R , F , Thompson of Atlanta , Ga. , will regret to learn eho was called suddenly home on account of the Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE > erloiii Illness ot her h ? bsnd. Her father , M. M. Standlsh , Accompanied her. Mr. C , Will Hamilton Is convalescing from an attack of typhoid fever. Mrs. J. M. Metcalf , who has boon quiteIII for the past week. Is Improving. Mlw Curtis leaves on Tuesday for the cast , where she will visit for about two months. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Wllhelm left for tha west on * Friday evening to bo gone several weeks , Mr. Frank Barker left for St. Louis on Tuesxlay , where ho will remain about n mouth. Miss Ura Kelley left on Monday for Co Imnbns , O. . where she will visit friends for se\nral weeks. B The many friends ot Fnthcr Hume , for merly of Webster , Mass. , will bo pleased to * leant of his icccnt convalescence , Mrs. William S. Rector , who has been en joying a delightful visit In Chicago for sev eral days , will return home Tuesday. Mr. and Mi * . Arthur Smith have returned from Boston. Mlis Iirce.1 TClurnod with them and will bo their guest fur some time. Miss Eva Manchester leaves today for a short visit In Lcnvonworth , Kansas City nnd St. Louis. While In St. Louis Miss Mnn- Chester will be the guest of Mrs. E. H , Warner nnd family , formerly ot Omaha , lK s MiiTi.\n. I'lnii to Unite Wltoleftiilrrn nml Itc- tnllcrn In nil Oririiiil , ntl < in. A few members of the Nebraska Traveling Men's association met at Krug's halt Inst night and took the Initial steps toward formIng - Ing an association ot retail nnd wholesale dealers nnd their rcprescntnllves of Iho clly , the object of which Is to promote the cause of homo Industry. Tbo organization will probably Include nil the leading whole sale nnd retail merchants of the state when the details of Ihe- scheme have been per fected , and It Is proposed that a state con vention of the members bo held nt least once a year In this city to dlsucss means and ways of furthering manufacturing and job bing In Nebraska. The following wcro ap pointed ns committees to canvass among the merchants of the city nnd place the body on a substantial basts : , Grocers Charles H. Miller , C. W. Close , Ed Strceter , John Kelly , C. D. Cannon and Ed Drew. Hardware J. H. Harbcrg , F. C , Tuttle and L , F. Dorsey. Dry Goods M. W. Rnley , George Hamilton , F. S. King and George Scotl. Drugs M. W. Ryerson , W. L. Root , E. A. W. Snell. Liquor Dealers L. Klrscht , Jr. , J. H. Beckman - man nnd M. Meyer. , Commission Harry Hitch and Mr. Howe. A meeting of the traveling men lo report progress will bo held nt Krug's hall Fcbrunry 8 at 9 n. m. , and n meeting of nil the mem bers ot the organization at S. p. m. In German Hoeleltex. The eighth session of the Nebraska Turn- beylrk was held In Gcrmanla hall last Sun day. The following delegates wore present : Henry Kummerow , P. Wurl. Philip Andres , Claus Conrad , John Krage , Theodore Bau mer and Henry Rohlff of Omaha ; Carl C. W. Paul and George Looschen of Fremont ; John P. Saltier , Emll Wurl and Paul Gerlng of Plattsmouth ; William Antlrcson of Mtllard. The greater portion of the session was devoted - voted to considering the rcporls of various committees and officers. They were devoted to the condition of the organization during the last year , and included a report upon the last tournament. This latter gave the list ot prize winners. It was decided to hold the next tournament In May at Mlllard , at which time prizes are to be given. The ses sion was closed > tn the evening with an ex hibition of gymnasllcs and turning. An ac companiment ot music enlivened all the exercises , A number of speakers delivered addresses. The evening was enjoyed by a largo attendance. Saturday evening , February 22 , the Turners will give tholr annual invitation masquerade ball In Qerinanta hall. Sweet Momenta Cigarettes are the belt. Try a package. Sold by all dealers. Steele & Co.'s Removal Sale. "A SHORT HORSE Is soon curried. " The plnin truth Is easiest told. Preparatory to the clon ing up oi this business we offer every thing liAhe store at half nnd less. 4 , A grand selling from the choicest as sortment of ready-to-wear goods In the west are the only ones now left. The sort thatsold early for $50 arif$75-the ( best possible /or / that price too-are now $25. Takes any of tfiese now ; S50 ASTRAKHANS $50 $ WOOL SEALS $50ELEC. SEALS. _ _ $12.50 Jack ets $4,98. Kvery Jacket that was up to JI2.50 and J1G.OO la now $4.98 rough , ana smooth cloth , In almost every size. $30.00 Jackets $10,00. An abundant choice from the better grades. Kvery Coat not marked $4.98 Is now $10.00 tills Includes the $23,00 and $30,00 ones , Children's Coats $1.98 for any that Imvo been up to J500 ; small Blze.t only , $2.98 for any that were uj > to $7,50 ; ulzea 2 , 4 to 0. $398 and $198 for any of the real none larger than 10 ycaru. $15 Ladies' Suits $4.98. Fine all wool tailor-made StiltB. In covert Ladeis' Suits $10.00. We're determined to close out the ontlro Bull etock and liavo put tlila price on all the bolter ones. New , ntylUli HultH marked $30.00 , $25.00 and $30.00 uro now $10 00. Underskirts 69c. Wash Underskirts , 49c. $1.00 fast black Baleen fildrts , C9o. $1 LO Hatlno ( . .clrts , fiSc. $1.7C Sateen Sktits. 3125. , All lined Molmlr Skirls , $ Mi wcro $200. $3.GO line Mohair Bltlrls , moreen rulllea , JIM. Bilk Bklrta , were J5.W.J2 9 8 What's promised on paper is proven in purchase. Steele & Co DMAS ( Removal Sale Cloaks , Suit * and Fur *
