TiriiJ OMAHA DAILY BEE : SfttDAY , AUCWST 30 , 1800. f SOCIETY RECEIVES A K1SC Enler'of tie Seven Oities of Oibola tt Oome < CROWNING SOCIAL EVENT OF THE SEASON lirllllntit rntiutloti in lie Ce1i-l > rntei1 lit he Cnnllp ' the KnluliU JVi'xt IVIilny MKlil _ < if > NNli of the "VVtM'U. Last week society was all agog over the fledlcfc reception , and to say the least , II van the society event ot tlic season , having brought out not only all of the old-time so ciety traders , but many of the future buds , All In nil , the lit dick reception will be pleasantly rcnicmbcicJ foi mauy a lonf ' day. i The coming vvcck , however , will put the cap sheaf onto society and will give people ple something to talk about for month * to come. The event rofeircd to Is nothing lest than the grand ball to be given by the KnlRhta of Ak-Sai-Hcn at the castle next Friday night. IbU ball U given In lionor of the coming of the King of Qtll- > ra , ruler of the Seven Cities of Clbola , Kho will be attended by his ictlnuo of JtnlRhts , all ot whom come from the goodly Eouth land. Upon this occasion the King of Qulvcra will choose from the ladles of the court , or the malda of honor some Omaha woman Rho In the plcscnce of the spectators will bo crowned the Queen of Qulvcra The exercises at the ensile will begin shortly after ! ) o'clock Trlday evening with the entrance of the Knights of Ak-Sar- Hon , clad In thtlr various costumes Aftei entering the castle the knights will go through the evolutions of a march , at the end of which the king , whose Identity Is known only to the knights of the Inner circle , will step flora the ranks and ascend the dlai where the ladies of the court and the maids of honor are sitting and from their number he will choose the queen leading her forward to the front ot the dlas , tlicie to be crowned. After thh has been accomplished there will be the Ilojal Lancers of the knights and their ladles led by the king and Hit queen This over the knights will repair to their dressing rooms , where they will resume their evenIng - Ing dre-ss , after which the ball will go on Kitty prominent gentlemen of the knights have been chosen as a reception committee , and twenty-iflve of the > oung men ns a ( loot committee , so that there Is no doubt of a complete and correct management of the main floor. Governor Holcomb heads the re ception committee and will bo present. Full dress Is requisite for admission to the canvascd space , although knights holding ball tickets not In full dress may sit In what Is generally known as the blcjcle track sur rounding the oval , seats being reserved here for all of them Each end of the oval will bo carpeted as last jear , and reserved for the dancers The band of-J.he Twenty-second Infantry , under the leadership of Mr. nelchardt , play ing ns an orchestra , will furnish the dance music , being stationed just behind the seats of the maids of bonor. On the opposite side of the hall will be the Seventh Waid Military band , plajlng the promenade music alter nately. Those who have been selected as ladles of the court , ladles In waiting and maids of lionor are1 Ladles of the Court Mcsdamcs Charles F Mandurson , W. N. Babcock. C B. Yost. E M. liartlctt , W. II McCord , C. W. Lyman , P. II D.ivla Charles M Wllhelm. F. C Klrkcndnll , G'ly C Barton. J J Dickey , W R. Bennett , II S Wilcox , C. S Totter , Isaac A. Coles. II. W. Yatcs , J. M Woolworth , Omahn ; EV Hart. John A. Baldwin , Coun cil niufts , la : r. L Clark , G M Lambert- son , D. E Thompson , Lincoln ; George II. Thumniel , George H. Bell , Grand Island ; John C. Watson , Frank P. Ireland , Nebraska City. Ladles-ln-Waltlng Mesdnmes D. H Wheeler , jr. . John S Brady , jr , Charles C. Allison , A. B. Jaqulth , W. A. Hedlck. Harry Jordan , B. B. Wood. Rimer n. Bryson , Thomas A. Fry , O. D Klpllnger , M. C I'cters , Harry Cartnn , G. M Nattlnger , Julius Kessler , II. J. Pcnfold , Clement Cluise Walter Jardme , Vance Lane , G , W. Loomls A. I ) Brandies , Omaha ; Ilarlow Keys , In- dlanola , Neb ; W , S. Dlmmock , H W Binder , Lucius Wells , II. L Cummlngs Council Bluffs , la ; D. L Holmes , James G. Martin. South Omaha ; Ray Nye. Fremont. Maids of honor Misses Pearl Hartman - man , Zctta Churchll\ Margaret McKell , Palsy C. Poane , Sue Colpet/er. May Dundy , Grace Allen , May Mount , Flora Webster , May Hartlett , Grace Illmebaugh , May Sar gent , Nellie Baum , Georgia Lindsay , Clara Palmer , Lillian A. Wllcox , Snra Butts , Ber tha Sloanc , Florence Knox , Bessie Yates Omaha ; Dorothj Van Patten , Davenport , la ; Nclllp Moore , Jennie Keating , Council Bluffs , In. ; Jean Bo > d Mullen , Ethel Honey South Omaha ; Mattlo Hayward , Qwendoljn Larsh , Nebraska City ; Laura Mead , May Colson , Fremont ; Hell , . Warwick , Grand Is land ; Maud Oakley and Sadie Burnham , Lincoln. At < lic Ilt-illrU ItiMM-iitliMi. Last Thursday evening witnessed the social event of the week , which vras the reception given In boner of the homo-coming of John I. Hedlck and the charming woman he has chosen for his bride ; and surely no bild < o'er had a more royal home-coming The magnificent grounds surrounding the Rcdlck lesldenco were Illuminated with hundreds of etectilc lights In the royal colors of Ak- fnr-Ben ; the wide , loomy verandas were likottlso illuminated The floral decorations of the bouse were almost a dream of tropical splendor ; great palms , through which you could nlmoit catch n breath of spicy south ern broeres ; graceful ferns and foliage plants Intermingled with red and white loses Jn the drawing room , library and lower hall. Avlth golden rod and Maiehel Nell roses In the dining room , completed the decorations In the lower hall from a bower ot palms n mandolin club of six pieces discoursed sweet music throughout the evening A largo canopy was erected at the side en trance through which the guests passed to the dressing rooms Coronndo punch , an Ini- poitatlon from the Coronado hotel , Santiago , Cal. , was served from a large punch bowl which rested In a bed of luscious fruits Refreshments were served in the dining room and library In the dining room were Miss Dundy and Miss Wakeley , assisted by Mrs. D , II. Wheeler , Jr. , and Miss Daisy Doane. In the library were Miss Emily Wakeley , Miss McKell and Miss Dlckliibou Judge and Mrs , Hedlck wro assisted In re ceiving by Mr. and Mrs. W A. Hedlck and -Messrs. Clark and Chat Hedlek Assisting throughout the rooms were Mrs W J. Con- neil , Mrs. Swaitzlander , Mis , McKell , Mrs Wood , Miss Hlmebjugh and Mrs. E. S Dundy. jr. The brldo wore blue foulard trimmed with black chiffon , black ribbons and red roses Mrs , W , A. Hedlck wore blueorgandie. . One \ery noticeable feature of thu evening was the presence of many old icildcnU who can seldom bo induced to attend social functions The list of Invited guests Included- Mr. and Mrs. George Armstrong , Mr and Sirs. W. N. Babcock General and Mrs. John K. Ilropko , Judge Benjamin S. Baker , Mr nud Mrs. n. Halch , Mr. and Mrb St. A. D Balcorabo , Miss Mora Balcombe. Miss Mabel Balcombo , Mr. and Mrs 8 , D. Barknlow , Mr , and Mrs , George Barker , Mrs. Joseph Barker , Mr. Joseph Barker , Jr , , Mr. and Mrs. M , T Barlow , Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin II , Barrows , Judge W O. Bartholomew , Mr. nnd Mrs. Guy Barton , Mr. and Mrs. J , F llarton , Mr. nnd Mrs K. C , Barton , Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Bedford , Mrs , H. Bel- Iii den , George P. Hernls , Mr. and Mrs L M Dennett , Hichard Berlin , Mr , and Mrs , Ellis : L. Blerbower , Hon. and Mrs. J. E , Boyd , i : Miss Margaret Boyd , Mr. nnd Mrs. L. Brad ford , Mr , and Mrs. J. S. Brady , Mrs. K , J IJrlggs Mr. Clinton HrlBgs , Mr. and Mrs J , J , Brown , Hon. and Mrs Charles II Drown , Miss Margaret Brown , Mr , and Mrs Truman Buck , Miss Buck , Mr , and Mrs Samuel Burns , Mlsa Fannlo Butterncld , Miss Mellona Buttcrfleld , Bert and Margaret Cook. Hon. and Mrs. 8. H. II. Clark. Mrs. S. S , Caldwell , Mr. ami Mrs. V , B. Cald- vvoll , Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Calm , Mr. and Mrs. Albert Calm , Mr. and Mr a Martin Cabn , Mr. and Mrs. O. 0 , Campbell. Mr nnd Mrs. It. Carrier , Mr. and Mr * . Harry Cartau , Mr , and Mrs. C , r. Catllu , Mr. and Mrs , Juinc-H K , Chambers , Miss Delia Chandler , Mr. 13. B , Chandler. Mr. Champion B. Chase. Mr. uud Mr * . Clement 0. Cliaae , Henry T. Clarke , John T. Clarke , Ml Gertrude Clarke , Mrs n. H , Clarkson , Mi and Mrs. John F. Goad , Dr. and Mri V. H. Coffman , Mr. and Mrs. Isoa Coles , J. S , Collins , Mr , and Mr : A. S. Carter , Mr. nnd Mrs. Levl Cartel Mrs. D. C. Collier , Mrs. D. L. Collier , Mis Hnttlu Collier , Miss H. E. Collier , Mr. an Mrs F. Colpctzer , Ml n Susie Colpetzei Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Congdon , Mr. and Mrs I. K , Congdon , Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Conkllns Mr. and Mm , W J. Council and family Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cornish , Ed J. Cor nlsh , Mr. and Mrs C. K Coutnnt , Mr. an < MM , J. C. Cowln , William H , Cowln , Mis Ednfi Cowln , Mr. nnd Mrs. Thomas A C'relgh , John A. Crclghlon , Mr and Mrs. I. F Crofoot , Dr nnd Mrs II. F Crummcr , Ui Hey Crummcr , Mr. nnd Mrs 13. A. Cudahy Mrs T 11 Cumlng , Mr , and Mrs. S. S. Cur tls. Miss Linn Curtis , Mr N. N. Crnry , Mr William Crary , Miss Anna Crnry , Genera nnd Mrs. Geoige B. Dandy , Mr Milton K Darling Mr nnd Mrs. F. II. Davis , Dr nnd Mrs J C Denlse , Mr and Mrs. C. L Deuel. Mr nnd Mrs H P. Douel , Mr , nm Mrs J. J. Dickey , Mr. anil Mrs W Ljl DIcKcy , Mr and Mrs E. Ulckcnson , Mis Jessie A. Dickinson , Judge and Mrs Gcorgi W. Doane , Miss Daisy Doane , Mr. On ; Doane , Mr W. O Doane. Ilev nnd Mrs Robert Dohertj , Luther Drake , Mr. nm Mrs L J. Drake. Miss Alice Drake , Scth C Drake , Judge nnd Mrs E S. Dundy , Mlsi May Dundy , Mr nnd Mrs. 13 S. Dundy jr , Mrs n. Estabrook , Mr nnd Mrs. H. D Estnbrook , Mr and Mrs J II 13vnns , Judgi nnd Mrs. J. Fawcett , Judge nnd Mrs A. N Ferguson , Mr. and Mra. Elmer 1) Frank Dr. and Mrs. II. Olfford , Mr. am Mrs Benjamin Gallagher , Mr. ant Mrs .1 W Gannett , Mr. Earl Gannett Mr. C. C. George , Mr. J. E George , lion and Mrs Gilbert , Mr. and Mrs. C. J Greene , Arthur P. Gulou , Charles H. Gulou Mr and Mrs. C. Will Hamilton , Mr and Mra C W Hamilton , Mr Frank Hamilton , Mis Stella Hamilton , Mrs Frank L Hallcr. Mr and Mrs Chris Hnrtman , Miss Pearl Hart man , Miss Grace Illmebaugh. Mr. and Mra 0 M Hitchcock , Mr. nnd Mrs. George A Hoaglaml , Miss Helen Hoaglaml , Mr. Pan Homeland , Mr. nnd Mrs. G. W. Holdrcgc Mr Paul Horbach , John D. Howe , Mr. am Mrs William H S. Hughes , Mr and Mra C. W. Hull , Mr. nnd Mrs 11. S. Hall , Judgi and Mrs. Frank Irvine , Dr. and Mrs. H. r Jensen , Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Johnson Mr nnd Mrs. Thomas Kllpatrlck. Mr. am Mrs Charles B Keller , Mr. and Mrs. Wll Ham H. Kecley , Miss Fannie Kennedy , Mr and Mrs. B. E. B. Kennedy , Hermai Kount7e , Miss Gertrude Kountze. Hon. am Mrs George B. Lake , Mr. and Mrs. J. H Lelimer , Mr and Mrs G. W. Ltnlnger , Dr and Mrs Horace Ludlngton , Mr. and Mrs C W. Lyman , Miss Mary McCrcary , Mr and Mrs William II. McCord , Mr. and Mrs John McCreary , Mr. nnd Mrs. J. C. McKell Miss Margaret McKell , Mr. Thorpe J. McKell Mr and Mrs. W F. Hurley , Mr. and Mrs A. J Hanscom. Miss Virginia C. Hanscom Mr and Mrs John A. Horbach , Mr. and Mrs Charles T. Kountye. Mr and Mrs. Jesse H Laccy.'Mr and Mrs. F. P. Klrkcndall , Mr and Mrs William C. Ivcs , Mr. and Mrs George , A Josljn , Judge Larimer , Dr. am Mrs. E W. Lee , Mrs. Florence McClelland Mr and Mrs F. H McConnell , Mlsi Calllo McConnell , Miss Isaacs , Mrs Annie C Meredith , Mr. and Mrs. Jame ! McKenna , Miss Blanche McKcnna , Mr. am Mrs J. A Mv-Shane. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Me Whorter , Hev. and Mrs T. J. Mackay , Gen eral and Mrs. C. F Manderson , Mrs. Ello Mathcsc-n , Mr and Mrs J. G. Megeath , Mr and Mrs. Samuel A. Megeath , Dr. and Mrs S. D. Mercer , Mr. nnd Mrs. George Mer cer , Mr. nnd Mrs J. M MetciUo , Mr. am Mrs Alfiod Mlllard. Hon. and Mrs George L Miller , Mr. and Mrs. J H. Mlllard. Mr and Mrs. W. B Mlllard , Miss Jessie Mlllard Mr. and Mrs. H , C. Miller , Mr. and Mrs C. S. Montgomery , Dr. and Mrs. R C Moore , Mrs. S C. Morgan , Mr. and Mrs W. H. Morris. Mr. nnd Mrs. W. V. Morse Miss May Morse , Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Mors- man , Edgar M Morsman , Jr. , Mr. E. P Mullen. Mr. Frank Murphy , Mrs Ezra Mll lard , Miss Cnrrlo Millard , Miss Helen Mll lard , Miss Anna Mlllard , Mr. A. Nash , Mr , and Mrs. E. W. Nash , Mrs. E. B. Nichols , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Offutt , Mr. nnd Mrs , Charles Ogden , Mr. and Mis. T. M. Orr , Mr , and Mrs. W. C. Orr , Mr. and Mrs. H. E Palmer , Miss Clara Palmer , Mr. George H , Palmer , Mr. and Mrs J. N. II. Patrick , Mr. Robert Patrick , Mr. John 13. Patrick , Mr , and Mrs. M. T. Patrick , Mr Al S Patrick Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson , Mr. am ! Mrs. William A. 1'axton , Mr. W. A. Paxton Jr. , Dr. and Mrs. James H. Peabody , Mr. ( and Mrs. E. P. Peck , Mrs. Elizabeth H. Peck , Mr. and Mrs P. L Perrlne , Hon. and Mrs , A. J. Popploton. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Popple- ton , Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Powell , Mrs. C. M , Powell. Mr. nnd Mrs. H. McL. Towell. Mr. E. D Pratt , Jr. , Mr. nnd Mrs. Lewis S. Heed , Mr. and Mrs. Abram L Heed , Mr. and Mrs W. S. Hector , Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Homing- ton , Mr. and Mrs. Lymnn Richard- sou , Mr. L. W. Ross nnd family , Mr. nnd Mrs T. L , Rlngwnlt. Mr. and Mrs John R Rlngwnlt , Mrs Sarah Roddls , Mrs Milton Rogers. Mr. nnd Mrs. Thomas J Rogers. Mr. Herbert M Rogers , Mr. Will Rogers , Warren Rogcra , Mr. and Mrs Edward Rosewater , Mr. Victor Rosowatei , Mr. and Mrs C. B. Rusttn , Mr. nnd Mrs W. B. Sterling , Miss Mary Sargent , Hon and Mrs. Alvin Saundcrs , Mr. Charles L Saunders. Mrs. J. W. Savage , Miss Mattic Sharp , Miss Ida Sharp , Mr J. C Sharp , Mrs Charles Shlverlck. Mr. Arthur Shlverick , Mr Asa Shlverick , Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Slmeral , Mr. and Mra. William Slmeral , Mr. E. W Slmeral , Mr and Mrs. Howard B Smith , Mr W. Farnam Smith , Dr. and Mrs. J. E Summers , jr. , Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Summers , sr ; Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Squires , Mr nnd Mrs. George G. Squires , Miss Louise Squires , Mr and Mrs 13 L Stone , Mr. II F Cndy , Miss Hnttle Cady , Mr. and Mrs C D Sutphen , Mr. Dewitt Sutphcn , Mr and Mrs. Warren Swluler , Mr. nnd Mrs Thomas Swobe , Mr. and Mrs C. T. Tnylor , Miss Taylor , Mr J G Tnylor , Mr. nnd Mrs E A. Thayer , Senator and Mrs John M Thurston , Dr. nnd Mrs. George Tllden , Mr and Mrs Charles Turner , Mr Curtlss Turner , Miss Mary Turner , Mr. nnd Mrs Jnmcs Van Ostrand. Mr and Mra. D H. Wheeler , Mr Bert Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. A. C Wakeley , Hon. and ? > lrs. E. Wakeley , Miss Nelllo Wakeley , Miss Emily Wakeley , Mr Bird C Wakeley Mr. and Mrs William Wallace , Hon , nnd Mrs. A U Wyman , Hon and Mrs John L. Webster , Miss Flora Webster , Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wesscls Mr and Mrs. D II. Wheeler , jr ; Mr and Mrs John E. Wilbur. Mrs. M. C. Wilbur , Mr and Mrs B B , Wood , Mrs. P. E Wood , Mrs. Clark Woodman , Mr and Mrs J M Woodworth , Rt. Rev. George and Mrs Worthlngton. Mr. and Mrs Henry Whiting , Mr. Charles Wilson , Mr and Mrs IIenr > Wyman , Mr nnd Mis. W T Wyman , Mr and Mrs IKnry W. Yntcs , Miss Bessfe Yates , Miss Flora Yates , Mr. and Mrs. C. E Yost. One of the prettiest homo weddings of the season occurred at high noon last Tues day , when Mr. Clarence A. Sweet of Fre mont and Miss Irene 13 Godfrey , daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H , Godfrey , were united In marriage at the homo of the bride's parents , 312 South Eighteenth street , this city. After the wedding lunch , the young people left for the west , their wedding trip covering a number of the western re sorts. Mr and Mrs. Sweet will bo at homo to their friends at Fremont after September 10 , where Mr Sweet U recognized as one of the prominent joung business men of that busy little city. The wedding ceremony was performed In the parlor , which had been beautifully dec orated With cut and natural flowers. The blinds were drawn and the gas lighted , giv ing the Interior of the room a delightful appearance. Those Invited were relatives of the contracting parties. The bride was gowned In pink silk , trimmed with real lace and chiffon. She carried a huge bunch ot white roses , TliorHoii-Floiliiinii. Probably the grandest wedding that ever occurred among the Swedish population of Omaha took place last Thursday evening , In the Swedish Lutheran church , when Mr. Carl Thorson and Miss Emma Flodinmi , daughter of Mr. and Mrs , P. E. Flodman , were married. At 8 o'clock the bridal couple , preceded by the brldeemalds and groomsmcu , arrived. The bridesmaids and groomsmen were Miss Ida Flodman , Bister of the bride , and Mr , Ells Thorson , brother of the groom ; Miss Amanda Limlo- blad and Mr , Oscar Hypse , Miss Edltb Carl son and Mr , Alvin Johnson. There were also In the bridal procession two little flower gtrli. Bertha Flodman and Nora Jerpe. The bridal procession came marching in very dlaw.ly , keeping time to the soft strains of % ihurmlng wedding march played on the pipe orgau by Mlsa Hannah Flodman , the organUt of the church and a gUter ot the bride The bridal procession was ono < Ideal beauty. The bride was gowned 1 cream colon and silk. The church was tastefully decorated , th principal feature being a large arch of evci greens , upon which was an artistically de signed good luck horse shoe , At the altar the yo\mg people were mt by Dr. P. J. Sward , who united them 1 wedlock according to the rites of the Luth cran church , after which he delivered short address. The church was filled to overflowing nn many could not gain admission After th ceremony a reception was held In th church parlors A number ot telegram and letters of congratulation were recclvei' ' The Swedish church choir rendered number of beautiful songs suitable to tt occasion. Mrs Clara Ekstrom nnd Mr. Cat Ekstrom gave piano duets and a short bu hearty speech was delivered by Rev. C. Ii Elvlng. The wedding presents were man and elaborate The bridal couple will mak n short wedding trip to DCS Molnes o Monday When they return they will locate cato nt 2055 North Nineteenth street. In Honor iif Ml * * ICIInntrlelc. Last Wednesday evening a delightful danc Ing party was given by Mr and Mrs Thoma Kllpatrlck In honor of their daughter , Mis Florence. The rooms of the pleasant hem < wore thrown together for dancing. Th porch , fuinlshed with rugs , divans , etc made a pleasant moonlit retreat for thi dancers. There were present' Misses Adeline Nash Louise Hobble , May Hamilton , Emmi Crclghton , Clara Palmer , Ednn Cowln , Florence once Morse , Lo Boutlller , Josephine Chris tlnn , Lydla Moore , Eva Kcnnard , Anna Shlv erlck , Orctchcn Crounso , Georgia Llndsey Helen Miller. Gertrude. Kountro , Helci Hoaglaml , Bessie Yates , Carolyn John son of St. Joseph , Hugus of Pasadena , Saral Baum , Bessie .Towlo , Sue Colpctzer , Saldi Allen , Leila Carter , Agnes Reed , nud Messrs Will Rogers , Hal Shears , Asa Shlverick Ross Towle , Arthur Cooley , Herbert Morse Edgar Mcrsman , Russell Wilbur , Era Mil laid , Jay Boyd , Louis Reed , Fleetwood. Og den of Now Orleans , Charles Pratt Fran ! Hamilton. Tom Crelgh , Herman Kountze Luther Kounte , Charles Wilson , Mlllan Hopkins , Harry Lyman , Fred Austin , Ho ; Crummer , Paul Hoagland , Will Cowln. Fre < Lake , Moshler Colpetzer , Charles Young John Patrick , William Cox , Arthur Carter Harry Llndsoy , Henry Allen , Earl Gannett Sam Bums , Wallace Lyman. Camltnl of tlie Sirl o . The lawns of R. R. Ballman and C. C Cope , Jr. , at Twenty-eighth and Blondi streets were the scene of a delightful enter talnment given by the llttlo folks of tin neighborhood last Wednesday evening Dressed In fanciful costumes of varlousl : tinted paper , the little girls looked Indeec like fairies and flowers The months were represented as follows Helen Thotras , Februaiy ; Daisy Lightfoot March ; Stella Grocox , April ; Margaret Col well , May Birdie Williams. June ; Belle Wll Mams. July ; Franklo Grocox , August ; Ear- line Valentine , September ; Edna Jameson October ; Alma Buck , > Iov ember ; Ruby Tracy December Bertha Morton was "Nature , " Margarel Cohvoll princess and John Wood prince. The last scene was n dainty little elf Alice Anderson , emerging from among th ( opening petals of an enormous tulip ant skipping about as a fairy should. All who were there pronounced the enter tainment n success. for tlic Chililrrn. A pretty dancing party was given lasl Tuesday evening from 7 to 11 by Mrs. W. J Connell for her two charming little daugh ters , Marlon and Hazel. About 100 bonnic lassies were present. The floors of the drawing room and library were catvassed , the porch ilecorated with Japanese lanterns and floor waxed for danc ing La France roses , carnations and ferns decorated the spacious rooms. During the evening delicious refreshments were served In the dining room , In fact all arrangements were complete in every detail for the en joyment of the merry little guests The strains ot sweet music , the perfume of flow ers , the murmur of happy childish voices , the tinkle of dancing feet , the white duck suits of the boys and the dainty airy cos tumes of the llttlo maidens In the soft , mel low glow of the tapers , all combined to make ono forget the dull old world and dream they were wltiesslng a carnival of real fairies. Ifr. niirt MFH. Tl 'nr l'x Surprise I'nrty , Among the many enjoyable parties of the past week the surprise tendered Mr. and Mrs. Beard was ono of the most enjoyable. Without a word of warning the party ap peared and took possession of their home and for several hours menlmcnt reigned supreme , the pleasure seekers enjoying themselves as only a party of Omaha's young people can. Various games were In dulged In. Dainty refreshments were served it a late hour. Messrs Beard and Jen nings rendered several musical selections , which were well received , and aided In completing a very Interesting Impromptu irogram. Those present were : Mr. and Mrs. Beard , Mr. and Mrft. Whitehouso , Mr. and Mrs. Greylag , Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beard ; Misses Shalda , Mulhall , Shalda , Coppeck , Shalda , Glllan , Mulhall and Hummel ; Messrs Jen- ilngs , Irwln , Impey , McCreary , Bouk , Hum mel and Allen. Siii-prlm- r. Ilnjtlcii. A pleasant surprise was given William C. Hayden last Tuesday evening at the rcsl- lence of D. I , Hayden. Appropriate music was furnished by Mr. H. Griffiths and pleas ant games were indulged In by all present. Light refreshments were then served and altogether the evening proved a most en- oyablo one. Those present were1 Ed Martin , Bert Smith. Abe Kohn , Llllle Kohn , Mr. and Mrs. H. Griffiths , Fred Currier , George T. larrle , Addle Palmer , Emily Brown , Frank roplirr , Maria McGlnnls , P. W. Perry , rleda Voncgert , Harry Bcrgcr , Nellie Ilckok , May Nelson , Charley Turker , Amma inowden , Theodore Fainsley , Mr. and Mrs. Schneider , Maggie Brown , Tony Brown , Dr. and Mrs. Walter , Mnttlo Alvcy , Alfied Vlntera , W. R. Jones. Laura Nelson , Mima Jayden , Savlllo Hayden , Sammle Has den , Yesley L Hnydcn , Mr. nnd Mrs. D. I , Hay den. _ _ Oruniil7i-l n ISen Club. An 0. G. N. club was organized last Tues- lay evening at the residence of Charles A. laldwln , and the following officers elected' 'resident , Herman Wachter ; vice president , Jharles Baldwin ; secretary and treasurer , lee A , Llllle. On Thursday evening the club was entertained at the residence of W J. Bnldwln , 2100 Ohio street. Cords and games were the order ot the evening , Lun cheon was served at a late hour. These present were : Misses Llzzlo Bachus , Anna Sundlatid , Lulu Ochsenbcln , Mae Boyle , Lulu Jones , Miss Buck , Lucy Bald win , Lily Burns , Lcona Cottrell , Nora Mc- n\n \ , Minnie Heacock , Anna Anderson , Opal Jaxter , Agnes Morand , Wllhelmlna Martin and Miss Klrkpatrlck ; Messrs. George Gard ner , George Boycr , Henry Smith , Will Fal coner , Dave Golden , John Wilson , Charles Baldwin , Heman Wachter , Curtis Eaton , liiK' I'nrtj. A dancing party was given by Miss Lulu Joyd at her homo , 1302 Park avenue , Thurs- ay evening. Those participating were : lossrs Harry Wade. William Wood , Charles Shlverick , Wlllard Barrows , Gilf ord Sadler , Lauren Drake , Gas lord Martin , .etta Dwyer , Walter Wllklns , George Grant , Jlarenco Thurston , Hex Moorhouso , Paul lodgland , Prof , Cockrell , Leon Boyd , John .arlnicr ; Misses Clarice Sadler , Maria larker , Nanco Taylor , Vivian MeDonaW , Cato Grant , Margaret Curtis , Darlln Brcck- nrldgo , Giaco and Qeno Thurston , Lulu Mwanla , May Nordaln , Hazel and Marian Connell , Ethel Wllklns , Miss Purvis , Alma Maplln , Holllo Burgess , Sadlo Alexander , .label . Boyd , _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ At n Tl.lnil.le 1'iirty. A Thimble party was given by Mrs. En- rlkln last Thursday afternoon , which was a most enjoyable affair. The hostess had pre- tared a delightful surprise , In the way of a jargaln counter , which the guests , after lartaklng of delicious refreshments , were nvlted to Inspect. Each guest was pre- ented with a dainty pleco of china as a ouvenlr of the occasion , Among the guests present were : Meg- ames Cronk , Billiard of Chicago ; Hasel of hlladolphla ; Burners , Ford , Sherrnclun , ones of Dolovan ; Kessler , Sanburn , Rhodea , Cochran , Kline , Flnley and Pass. MnrrliiKrH mill The wedding of Mr. William F. Baxter f Omaha and Miss Katherlne Krlckhaus ot St. Louis , will occur at the last named city on September 15 Miss Krlckhaus vlsllec Mrs. \ \ Illlam Kccnlg three summers ago Mrs. II. Nathan announces the cngagemen of her < lauglrte"r , Carrie , to Joseph A. Syars At All Saints' rectory , Friday , August 28 Mr. Louis A Weber and Miss Bertha Wood both of Council Bluffs , Rev. T J. Mackaj officiating. } = > The engagement has been announced o Mr. Ward Bdrgess and Miss Margaret Brown Both are wijlhknown favorites of Omaha so clcty circle . Word has b en received of the engage ment of Miss Helen Copcland , formerly ol Omaha , but-riow living at Salem , Ore. , nni Mr Fred Smith"of that place. Married af Uie homo of the bride's parents 316 South JLTueniy-slxth street , Lillian daughter o ( Mr. , and Mrs. Darius H Fitch ind Mr Caheton Branch White ot DuQuoln 111 Only { ho Immediate family were pres ent. Mr aiFd Mrs White left on the after noon train for a western tour Invitations are expected to be soon Issued for the marriage of Miss Grace Detwller , daughter of Mis Matilda Detwller of thU city , and Mr Paul Kulins. also ot Omaha. Among the social happenings of the pasl fortnight was the marriage of Mr John Go- ! llgleo to Miss Hose Nau on August 18 at St. Mary-Magdalene's church. Rev Father Glnuber ofllelatlng Mr Michael Golllglcc ncted ns groomsman and Miss Mnrgnrultc Nau ns bridesmaid After the ceremony a reception was held and n wedding lunch served nt the residence of Mr nnd Mrs. Thomas Burns. SS4 South Seventeenth street , with whom the brldo had made her home. Amid a shower of rice and best wishes the happy joung couple left on the evening train for Fremont where the groom Is n prosperous young farmer. I'lim-llon * tlm < HIM - I'lifon-il. In honor of Miss Boutcl and Miss Chllds , Mrs Frank L McCoy gave n charming "morning kcnslngton" on Thursday. Miss Acheson received at an afternoon tea on Saturday afternoon , from to 6 , In honor or her cousin , Miss Helen Chllds of Pitts- burg. The Misses Comstock entertained a num ber of joung women on Wednesday after noon In honor of Misses Chllds and Beutel , the guests of Miss Acheson. Last Tuesday evening a most pleasant surprise party wns given by the Misses Nelllo McCarthy nnd Ltda Hourlgan In honor of Miss Toody Hourlgan A bowling party , followed by an elegant luncheon , was given Wednesdiy afternoon bv Mrs Charles Mctz of South Twenty-eighth street In honor of the Misses Schmidt of Davenport and Miss Clara Schmidt of St Louis. Tuesday afternoon Miss Evelyn Jones en tertained at Kensington for her friend , Miss Eulallo Houck of Plttston , Pa These pres ent were- Mrs Fred Schneider , Misses Hall , Emlngcr , Bates , Burnham , Aulthans , Fowler ler , Coatsworth and Houck. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of St. Marj's Avenue Congrega tional church toured the city Monday evenIng - Ing In two largo trolley cars. Over seventy Endeavorers and their friends were present. Refreshments were served on the cars while en route. A pleasant surprise party was tendered Miss Orllla Butterfleld by her many friends last Thursday evening. The guests were : Misses Mamie and Fannie Thomas , May Stockham , Ertle Monlngcr and Lottie Whlto- liorn ; Messrs Wood , Miller , Wallace , Smith , Carney and II. Gamble. Miss Rose Bernstein entertained a few of her friends informally on last Wednesday evening with Dancing , games nnd music. Among these , present were : Misses Belle and Bessie JlcPhall , Myers , Ajers , Wllcox , Kalish , Pra.lt , Bernstein and Miss Sadie Bernstein , Mlss , Cora Young of Council Bluffs and tMiss May Young of Trinidad , Cole A most pleasant evening Is reported by all Tuesday Master David Northrup enter- in In cd at his home In honor of his twelfth birthday. lAfter several games , refresh ments were served , and a very enjoyable time was had by all. The Invited guests were : Misses Lena Crlt7er , Bessie Crltzer , Lillian Hall , Alice Hall , Mary Bedwell , Nel- le Guild , Bertha Majnard , Edna McLeod ; Masters Joe Maynard , Edgar Bedwell , Frank Peckham , Willie Guild , Jack Guild and Shlr- ey and David Northrup. A bicycle < party was given last week by some Omaha young men In lionor of their joung lady friends , but owing to the modesty it the said joung men. wo are only allowed : o candidly say , after the ride they returned to Omaha for lunch and afterwards danced until a late hour , The party consisted of Misses Vinnle Brown , Bertha Hertzler , Lole 3Iark Edna Jones , Edna Sherwood , Fay 3ole , Kato Whltmarsh , Kate Wilson ; Messrs Whltmarsh , Young , Hastings , East , Scribncr , Forsher , Dale. Buckingham. Tuesday evening a most enjojable cycling party was given by Miss Katherlne L Havens and Miss Ada M. Stone. After a short ride to the -cast of Hanscom park , the ride was out Center street , on the macadam. The party returned to the. home of Miss Havens , where , on the lighted lawn , dainty refreshments were served. Those partici pating in the enjoyment of the evening were : Misses Eva Bartlett , Mamie Bojle , Bruner , Clark , Delia Day , Havens , Hertzler , Parsona of Chicago , Stone , Wjman ; Messrs Brown , Bruner , Chaffce , Dale , Day , Ewlng , Poster , Harford , Houston , Ireland , McCague , McClond. The chaperones wereMr. . and Mrs. M. L. Stone and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chase. A few Walnut Hill j-oung girls last Frl- lay evening entertained nt the home of Miss Adele Ryan. Many were dressed In costumes to represent books. Miss Ruth Wiley as "Pocahontas , " Miss Maybel Hull as "A Boston Girl , " Miss Hattlo Mitchell as 'A Bow of Orange , " Miss Adele Ryan as Work , " Miss Edith Dumont as "A Gypsy Girl , " nnd Miss Clara Hervey as "A Paper Soil. " Games and dancing were enjoyed until dainty refreshments were served , then .ho llttlo Misses Dovey of Plattsmouth ren- cred a pleasing vocal selection. 'hoso present were : Misses Edith Du mont , Ruth Wiley , Katherlno Wiley , Clara Icrvey , Maybel Hull , Clara Mackin , Emma Joerne , Hattlo Mitchell , Adele Rj'an , Naomi 3peneter , Ethel Hull , Alice Dovey and Ethel } ovey ; Messrs. Dale Daw son , Mont Case , lobert Shirley , Arthur Chlsnm , Ben Senton , 3nrl Hervey , Joe Qulnllvln , Earl Tate , Les- er Hutchlnson , Charlie Wagner , Lester Wll- on and Edward Burgess. Miss Ethel Hull and Miss Belle Ryan presided at the punch > owl , _ I'ooiili * "VVlio Conn1 neil ( ! o. Mrs. W. S. Stravvn Is back from Okoboji. Miss Pearl Hartman Is at Lake Hlpley , Wis. Wis.Lulu Lulu Pejcko leaves for school Saturday , September B. Mr. Gould Dlctz is homo again from Sheri dan and Dome Lako. Mrs Steven A. MoWhortcr Is recovering rom a two weeks' Illness. Miss LIlllo Tukey has returned from her ummer outing at Okoboji. Mrs , George E. Collins has returned from a nine weeks' trip In the east. Miss Mary Lunt of Wisconsin is the guest of her brother , Mr , A. J. Lunt. Irving P. O.ar < lner | s making his home vlth Mr. and Sirs S A. McWhorter Mr John CV. iWharton left Thursday for a two weeks' putlng on the northern lakes , Mrs. T , J. Rogers and daughters have re- timed from ajslx. weeks' stay In Salt Lake City. City.Mr. . Archibald Acheson returned to Omaha his week after a sojourn of a month In Miss Henrietta 'Fohllch of Nebraska City s visiting Mlsa Hattle Drelfus during fair veek. ' Mra. H. H. Mrittock and son of Chicago nro visiting the family of Frank E. Alex ander , Judge Baxter a'pd Mrs. Baxter , and Mrs tobert Purvfs , rpturned from Denver on 'hursday. Miss Carlta Curtis has returned from Spirit Lake , where she has been spending the summer. She will remain In the city n week , when shn leaves for her school In the east Colonel C. L. Harris nnd toll daughter Miss Louise Harris , have returned from Sal Lalo City. Mr. and Mrs. J. H Holrnnn of Indlanapo Us , Intl. , arc the guests ot Mr. and Mrs. C F , Wellcr. Mrs. H. J. Fry and children have rcturnc from Georgetown , Denver and other Colorado rado points. Miss Eulalle Houck of West Plttston I'd , Is visiting Miss Evcljn Jones of Chi caco street Edward PecV and family will move Int the city from their summer home nt Calhoui on Tuesdaj' . Mrs W. A Plcl ot West Point Is visiting for several weeks with her sister , Mrs. O C. Kuenne. Mr and Mrs Frederick W. Leo nnd sons Robert anil Curtis , nro nt Lee Abode , Lak Ulpley , Wls. Miss Hnlton and Miss Lindsay of St Louis are visiting Miss Ocorglc Krtlg o Kountzo Place , Charley Engcl of this city has returnci from a vacation of two months spent aroiuu the Gloat Lakes. Miss Beutel , who has been visiting il Omaha for the past ten days , Is now visit tug friends In Iowa. Mr nnd Mrs Andrew Hoscwnter and sol left Wednesday to spend ten days In Wji- omlng and South Dakota. Mrs. Minnie Miller Thompson of Topekn Kan , Is visiting nt the homo of Miss Nellie Sheeb 2MS Lcavenworth During their stay at Lake Rlpley , Mr. ant Mrs. Felix McShanc welcomed many of their friends to the Owl's Nest. Miss Mnjmo Hutchlnson , who has been spending the summer at Denver and Manl ton , returned homo jcstcrday. J M. Wilson has relumed from an ex tended eastern trip having spent the soasoi at Coney Island and Long Branch. Rev. T. J. Mackay and family have re tuined to the city after a delightful stim- iner spent nt Harbor Springs , Mich Mrs A E Baker of Chicago , who has been visiting her sister , Mrs George W lloobler the past few weeks , has returned home Miss Frances Arnold , dliectnr of music In the Omaha schools , has been n sojouiner nt Ak-Sar-Uen cottage , Like Hlpley , Wls. Mrs. B Harris nnd daughter have le turned from a ll\o weeks' visit with friends nnd relatives at St Louis and Creal Springs 111. Miss Mable Smith of Oak Park. Chicago visited Mrs. Charles D. Thompson of 2112 Douglas street Thursday and Friday of last w cck. Mrs. Felix J. McShnno , sons Edward and Felix , and daughter , Marie , have returned home nftci two months spent at Lake Rip- ley , Wls Miss Schultz has left for a month's visit in St. Paul , and while there she will he the guest of Mrs. A. H. Llndeko and Mrs S. H. Ide. Miss Octavla LeSueur of Jefferson City Mo. , and Miss Susie LeSueur of Lexington Mo , are visiting their aunt , Mrs. Jeffcrhon W. Bedford Miss Nora O'Connor , who was formerly a teacher In the Farnam Street school , will henceforth bo identified with the Chicago city schools. On Sunday , September C , Mrs. Edward C. McShane nnd the Misses McShane leave for New York , to sail for Europe , ! to spend the w Inter abroad. Miss Theodora Borglum , accompanied by her mother , left Omaha Wednesday for Palo Alto , Cnl. , where she will attend the Stan ford university. Miss May Cleghorn , daughter of Robert Clcghorn of Salt Lake , Is in the city and will remain several weeks , the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Weller. Mrs. John Francis , accompanied by Mrs H. C. Fisher and her son , Harry , have re turned fiom Manitou , where they have been during the past few weeks. Miss Ellenoro Dutcher , secretary of the Omaha chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution , has returned from several weeks' visit In the west. Rev. Howard McAycal , who has been spend ing his vacation camping with Dr. W. J. Galbralth in central Idaho , returned from that tenitory Friday evening last. Mrs. Robert Rosenzwclg and children re turned Tuesday , after two months spent along the Pacific coast and at Salt Lake City , visiting filends and relatives. Miss Rose. E. Nlckell and Miss Katherlne O. Gue have returned from the Maltha's Vineyard Summer Institute , where they have been spending the summer vacation. Mrs. J. C Cornwell and children leave this evening for a month's visit with rela tives in Minneapolis nnd St. Paul , the lat ter place oncp having been her home. Mr. Walter S. Anderson and wife of Salt Lake City are visiting at the house of Mr. Anderson's parents , 3523 Burt street , nnd will remain In the city for seveial days. Mrs. A. C. Richards of Gencsco , 111. , Is expected next week to visltt her brother , F. B. Glllmore , 2019 California street , nnd will accompany her niece. Miss Lita Glllmore , to Denver. I Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. KImball have re turned to Omaha from Dome Lake , Wyo. Mr. T. L. KImball and family , with Mr. Holdrege's family , arc still occupying their cottager at the lake. Miss Hunt of Massa chusetts , who has been the guest of the Holdreges during the season , came down last week and loft for the east. i.i\coi.vs .SOCIAI.I sinn. LINCOLN , Aug. 29. ( Special. ) Miss Lot- tlo Whedon nnd her brother , Bert , gnve a very merry tallj'-ho ride Tuesday evening In lionor of their guest , Miss Katharine Crllcy of Kansas City. The young people met at Mr , Whedon's handsome residence about 5 and drove to Ensign's barn. Arriving at their destination duo Justice was done the abundance of good things which Miss Who- don had brought for the lunch. Singing and dancing furnished the amubcmcnt until 10 , when the party started on their moonlight ride home. The guests were : Misses Eleanor Raymond , Sadie Bur nil a in , Ona Im- hoff , Mabel Richards , Ellen Gere , May Bartlett - lott of Omaha , Katharine Crlley of Kansas City , Mo ; Messrs John Jones , Will Raymond mend , Harry Evans , Tom Wing , Ralph Hag gard , Piilsbury , Will Wcsterman , Bert Whe don , Dr. and Mrs Ladd , Emory Hardy , Mrs. Buckstaff and Mr. C. O , Whedon. Mr. nnd Mrs. L. W , Marshall gave a very pretty party last evening. After a few houis spent pleasantly at cards , dainty refresh ments were served , The Invited guests were ; Messrs. and Mesdamcs Burnhnm , William Leonard , Charles Lippencott , C. F. Lndd J. A. Buckstaff , A. G. Beeson , R. J. Green , W. B. HaiBrenvcs , F. W. Brown , John B. Wright , W. C. Wilson , G. M. LambortHon , L C. Burr , C , L. Burr , Carl Funko and D. E. Thompson , Miss Sadlo Burnham gave a jolly straw ride for Miss Bartlett of Omaha last even ing , The young people met nt Miss Burn- iinm's home at G for a rldo Into the country , The guests were : Misses Katharine Crlley nf Kansas City , Louie Whcdon , Lewis , Brooks , Ella Raymond , Ona Imhoff , Bessie Wing , Alice Wing , Alice Rlghtor , Messrs. Will Raymond , Charley Jones , Harry Evans , Piilsbury , Honeywell , Coojey , Joyce , Enrl McCroary , Tom Wing , On en Oakley. Miss Henrietta Hollowbush gave a very merry watermelon feast lost evening A thoroughly good time was had by nil the guests , who were : Misses Florence Farwoll , Mae Moore , Grace Oakley , Allco Slaughter , Olhe Latta and Miss Grace Rlngsurd of Elk Point , S. D. ; Messrs. C Y Smith. Matt Baldwin , Fred White. John Lottildgo , Homer - mer Honeywell and John Farvvell , Mr and Mrs. Frank W Smith and Mr and Mrs Henry Sutton. Regent C , II , Morrlll rcoclvJ n postal from Chancellor MacLean , written at Ber lin , In which ho elates that ho will re- tuin to Lincoln two days piovlous to the opening of the university It Is understood that the ladlcz In wait Ing for the Ak-Sar-Ben ball , to be neld Highest of _ H in Leavening Power. Laie&i u. b. ( jov't Iveport In Omaha during the state fair , ar Mrs O. M Lnmbcrtsnn and Mrs D E Thomp son The maids of honor arc Miss Once Oakley and MKs Sadie Bu'.nnniu All ot Lin coin Misses Grace Oikley , Allco Sliushter and Grace Rlngsurd and Meism. Fied White , Homer Honovwcll and Harry Lanrlix ; weie out Thursday night seienndlnt ; their friends Mhs Anna Binady , who Is n delegate to the convention ot Kappa Kappa Gnmmn fra ternity , left Mond.iv for Kvuna'on , 111. , c- rompanled by Miss May Whiting Thomas J Piatt nnd son , ( leorge. have re turned from thrlr trip lo Ireland , where his mother now icsldes They weie gone eight weeks on this delightful Journev. A B Coffroth hiia ictiiini-d from nn ex tended cnstein tilp. Including n uijngr on the great Inkes Mis Coffioth I * visit ing In Tcrro Haute Ind. Arthur Temple , n llttlo 12-jear-nld gentle man from Mexico Cltj' , nnlvcd Weducsdnj for a visit with Mr. and Mrs D U. Thomp son. son.Mrs L. C Buir nnd daughter , Mae , fame home Thuisday from LaKe Okoboji , wheir they have been all summer cnjovlng an outing Dr. Alton Saunders left for Blockings R 1) , Tuesday He Is to take the post of piofessor of botanv nt the State Agilcul- lural college Miss Ella 11 Harper and Laura B. Flske left Thursdnj for Omaha to spiVid a week with the lattcr's Mster , Mrs O W. Kcnnoy Mr and Mrs G Wheeler of Fulleiton Neb . have been visiting their son Mr. W B Wheeler , during the Grand Aliuj of the Re public encampment Frank Stetson of Kansas City has been In the city the past week , the guest of his mother , Mrs T M Mnrquetto Miss Mae Bartlett of Omaha was visiting with Miss Allco Rlghter , Mrs Coats and Miss Eleanor Hnjmond this week. Miss Llda Miller went to Omaha this week to visit her Kappa Alpha Thcta sister , Mlsa N'ell Randall. Miss May Lewis of Boston , Mass , Is visit ing Miss Charlotte Clalk and other friends In the city R C Hamilton nnd wife of Keokuk , la , are visiting this week with A. R Talbot and wife- wifeMiss Miss Marie Marshall will go to Omahn no\t week to attend the fair and the Ak-Sar-Hon ball. ball.Miss Miss Ethel Ilarman and sister from Tccum- soh are here spending the week with rela tives. Mrs Sclp Dundy of Omaha was In the city this week , the guest of Mrs AV B Ogden. Mrs T M Mnrquette will leave ne\t week for n short visit with relatives In Illinois Miss Nellie Lau will attend the Ak-Sar- Bcn ball at Omaha next Friday. Miss Ollvo Napper of Kearney , Neb , Is visiting the family of 71 A Wise Miss Mable Tuttle returned this week from her summer outing to Oregon Mrs Cochran left Wednesday for Peorla , where she will visit friends Mrs Bartlett of Omaha has been down to Lincoln twice this week Mrs E H Bow en returned Tuesday from the Black Hills Miss Mny Jones left this week for Cleve land , 0 C E Magoon starts next week for Minne apolis W. T. Elmore of Talmago was In Lincoln this week. M > TiS K1KM1 OMAHA'S hUIIUIlllS. "Ilriinoii. Born To Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hoffman , n daughter , August 23. James A. Howard Is building an addition to his store and fixing It up all around. Miss Ben Hoffman returned last Wednes day from a month's visit with friends in Kcarnej- . Mr. Carmolchel Is having the house for merly occupied by J. Martlg remodeled and repainted W. J. Joseph visited In Silver City , la. , during this week. He attended the fair at that place. C. Stlger returned from Lincoln Thursday , where ho attended the Grand Army reunion held at that place. Miss Kemp nnd Miss Mary Griffith of Omaha have been visiting with Mrs. G. R. \Villlams the past week. Mrs Fcott , who has been visiting In Ben son for bcveral dajs , returned to her home In Lincoln last AVcduesdaj1. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brewstcr of Beebee- town , la , formerly of this place , nre rc- lolclng over the birth of a daughter. Miss A. E Stlger entertained some of her Frlonds at her homo last Thursday evening \ . pleasant evening wns spent with music ind games. Miss Eva Smith and Bertha Tldd ot Platta- nouth arrived In Benson last Wednesday ifternoon and will visit with friends here .111 after the state fair. Will Anderson , who lias been living In I3cnson during the summer , departed for Lincoln last Saturday , where he will ro- nimo his studies at the University of Ne- araska. Mrs. J. A. Morgan entertained nt dinner 'ast ' Saturday a week ago a number of bur 'riends ' and relatives who were in Omaha is delegates at the United Presbjterlan con tention. She was assisted in entertaining jy Miss Jessie McDIll. Miss Margaret Safford entertained her 'rlonds at her borne last Friday evening In loner of her guests , Miss Smith and Miss fldd. Though It was stormy without a ilcasant evening wns spent till a late hour , , \hen refreshments were served. V. SI. C. A. The managers of the Young Men's Chrl'3- lan association bureau of Information , inder the auspices of the Knights of Ak- jir-Ben , nre vcrj- busy listing rooms for , 'Iiitoia to the stnto fair nnd have already Hied quite n number They ure prepared o furnish lodging for at least 2,000 people luring fair week The cxperlenco of Inst .ilr time has taught them many thliiKS ind the system tills je.ir will bo much mproved No rooms will be listed after ilonduy noon , ninrrliiKc MITIIHCH. Permits to wed have been Issued to the ollowlng parties by the county judge : Iiimo and AddrcsH Ago. neob Richards , North Plattc , Neb 21 ) lllu Aronsohn , Onialin 21 ohn Chrlstensen , Omaha SI 31vcna Olson , Omaha 22 Vrthur M. Titus , Omaha : n > Juncy A. Stltcs , Omaha 22 Stover It Kvonrriitril. A Mr. Stover , engaged in the real estate iiislnoss , w ns tiled before Judge Gordon yea- onlay morning. Ho was charged with swlnd- ing n number of boarding house keepers > y exacting a fee from them for listing their hciitsx * . repremitlng himself to bo $ fiRent for the rommtrclal club. Upon t , testimony ot fe woman , A boarding houL KfLpcr whom he had lined snd who pi > him a fee , he was discharged , he trstlfyb" that Stover b rt mads no mlircprrsentntlwh lo her and that she was satisfied ivlh what she hurt dons Th trouble was causi by a tulsunlristandttiR between Mr. Utt i the ilub nnd Mr Htovcr. * There Is no txcuso for any man to M pear In tarlotv vlth n grimly beard slnta the Introduction ot Hucklngham'i Oyu Mhlch cole : natural brown or black. I. I-VIIAOUAl'lIS. The lies Molnti Ilaso Hall club arc quar lered at the ItAtkcr j The Woodward Theater company are stop-t Ping at th IiArker. 1 M V ) Tulton left last evening for Denver , ' to be gone several ilajs. . "Colouel" Hay Eaton returned jcst J y fiom a vnrAtlon of two weeks , passed at I.ainmlr \ \ vo Suiieilntetident Poarse of the Omnha pub- , lie schoolb left last evening to spend Sun-1 dav In Lincoln J Mc-'sis retguson and Kmcrlck anil the Mt-'oilev/s Tlns company nro making the | Harl > ei their headquaitcrs. Rev. George Conrad of Klngsley , la. , haal been vlKltiiiK his fuitner parish at Saratoga ) and Chi-iry Hill during the past week. W. C. Vandeivoort , chief clerk of the rail way mall service , relumed vcstcrday from a tour of Coinado ) points , Including Denver. C. W. Wllklns , cashier of the local Pull. , man olllco , returned homo last evening from'v n fortnight's vacation spent at Qunnlson , Cole \V. P. Hnney , son of E Hancy of the union depot , leturned homo last evening fiom California , after an absence of nearly a serr. Mrs \rthur Remington has returned from n fortnight spent at the ranch of hcrA brother , Harry T. McConnlck , near Sher idan , Wjo Geoigo E. McKay of San Francisco ar rived In Oinnhn jcsterday nnd will inako-a- short visit with friends before continuing on bis way eastward , Commercial men stopping at the Darker are Clint 11 Slater , Chicago ; John J. Corn- stock Jnrcbvllle. Wls ; W C. Ebcrts nnd J. 0 Klnnaid. Detroit , Mich ; E. R. Con-Ing- ; ton , Kansas City , Ej Elklns and William Vivian , St Joseph ; E. T How era , Kansas City ; Occigo Chapman , Hockford , III. ; 13. Ogllvlo , Minneapolis. Minn ; C. E. Klm- brough , Mexico. Ind. ; Charles J. Smersh , Uralnard , Neb. With the approach 01 autumn we are preparing tc d splay finer stocks of well- ] made and fashionable clothing- , all ready to put on , than we , have ever shown before. Es pecial pains have been taken ! in the selection and making of | these goods. Meantime our suppb of lightweight garments is ] somewhat heavier than it | should be and we are offering quite unusual values in suits ind trousers in order to clear ] aut as far as possible our sum- merstock. Our Children's depart ment , too , is full of attractive garments at attractive prices. VB K/ \ & / V S. W. Cor. 15th nnd Douglas St.s. 'mmWWl V ; During fair Week in addition to the extremely low prices we are making to early purchasers of CAKPCrS AND FURNITURE we will prepay the freight to all points in Iowa or Nebraska. ORCHARD & WILIICLM CARPET CO. ,