THE OlSrAHA DAlIiY BJDJS : STTNJJAY , MAKUtt 14. 1H5I7. LENT'S QDIETUDE ENDURES Society la Taking a Fairly lamed anil Well Dessrod Vacationi TWO LARGE AND PRETTY KENSINGTONS tinny from Oinalm llnvc Attended the Uiicrn In ChlciiRO liiirlnu lite Pant Week I'lcnunnt Uvpnln at Minor MRanllttilc. As was to be expected , the record ot to- clcty events for the past v/cck shows a de cided falling off , which U directly attributa ble to the depressing Influence ! of the Lenten ncason. Thu greater part of th& list of events will bo seen to be taken up with Individual comings and goings , although there were at least two good-sized afternoon entertain ments and many pleasant luncheons , din ners and supper * of on Informal kind , which , It would seen , arc not prohibited oven to the strattc.if ( seels. Giand opera Is also a popular and decoious Lpnti-n diversion , as appears from the number of Omaha people who have been In Chicago lately. Although theio have not been enough of UIOBC to war rant tbo belief thul Italian opcrn would bo n lemuucrntlve vcntuto In Onjaha. there have been so many that If they could have been nil assembled together at one time , they at the Audi would u vo filled several boxes torium. If Chicago had patronized Its own opera In proportion ns generously an Omaha did , thorn would have been no complaint or light business. Out > of the most curious cnsos of self-do- nlal and mortification of the flesh wh ch the present holy time has brought to light is that of a young girl of this city , who , being pursued by the unwelcome attentions of u male admit of to a degree which bordered oil nomvcutlon , nnd being of a mild and devout character , I'nwllllng to offend or wound , took clever advantage of the penitential ecason to secure at least a temporary respite. She contrived to Inspire her swain with n renewed belief that slio was not wholly In different to him. and then , having been bid den by her spiritual adviser to give up something - thing ncnr and dear to her. she gently brplto the news to her admirer that It was for her Botil's good that she must not see hid face for forty days. Since this was so , the young man , being of a credulous and unsuspicious turn , had no option but to accept his bitter lot. which ho did with what grace ho might. And the girl Is undergoing other and more genuine penance for the fulfillment of her Lenten vows , and considering herself well repaid for the sacrifice. .Mr * . Kruriliimn'M ICoiinliiRloii. Frecdinan delightfully entertained Mrs. Herman tained about twenty-five , of her friends Sat urday afternoon In the parlors of the Hotel Droxcl. the occasion being Mrs. Frcedrnan's birthday anniversary. The hostess added u charming feature to the afternoons enter- talnment , which slio called "Old Friends In Now Attlro , " by the designating of each guest as they arrived with the name of some noted character. A card with the name upon It was pinned on the shoulder ; this wai referred to by the others In conversation , but not examined by the wearer. From the remarks addressed to her she was to guess whether slio was Impersonating Mrs. McKln- ley or one of the cabinet ladles or some local celebrity. Also cards wcro pcescd , which bore the names ot authors and poets , to the number of about twenty-five , but In a very new and Rtrango form , and the contest In guessing was most animated. An hour was granted for the guessing , at the end of which tlmo the cards were checked oft and prkcs awarded to the most successful con testant. An elegant luncheon was served In the dining room , which was beautiful In Ito adornments , the prevailing colors through out being green and white. A long scarf of green plush extended the length of the table In the center , bordered with smlla < c and plants dotted here and there ; and with the old of the silver candelabra with green and white candles lighted , gave an air of ele gance throughout. Music was discoursed from a sytnphonlon. Those present were : Mcsdamcs Leo M. Franklin , D. ncscnthal , A. Heller. L. Holler , H A. Cahn , Albert Cahn , H. Uosenstock , M. Levy , S. Bergman , II. Conn , i. L. Bramlels , A. D. Drandels , A. Polack , M. Goldsmith , K. Sellgion , H. Kehfold , II. Grotto. A. Man- dolbcrg , Leo Uothschllil , S. Rosen thai of Bal- tlmore , H. Hers of Chicago , F. S. Hadra of Salt Lake City and Lang of Now York. Kensington fur IllHH OlniNled. Mrs. P. W. Blrkhauaer and Mrs. Itobort II. Olmsted gave n largo and very enjoyable Kensington laet Thursday afternoon , at their residence , 123 Soutli Thirty-fifth street , In honor of Miss Olmsted of Cincinnati. A unique variety ot the guorains con tests so popular at present fur nished the principal diversion ot the afternoon , a prize being awarded to these who correctly named the largest num ber of the familiar advertisements which hung about the rooms. Mrs. Howelt and Mrs. Reynolds wcro equally successful in this competition and the pilzo fe 1 to Mrs. Hawaii by cutting. Among the guests wore : Mesdames LoomUi , McCoy , Krelder. Sterling , Foster , Hartman , Covcll , lUnsom , Stone , Mapes , Blackwell. . Slabaugh , Nott. Dickey , White. Clallln. Wil liams , Oscar Williams , Alexander Kennedy , Tlbbs. Burgesn , Fahs.Glllesplo , Hamllton.Pol- lard , Knnx , Irvine , Ulchardfon , Weaver , Boss , Iluoll , Bartlctt , Weller. Houston , Powell , Mlsencr , Van Court , McClelland , Patterson , Hector , Dinning , Itandall , Shelley , Schneider , Goon , Ogden , Noycs. Ilorton , Bal'IrIc , Ilcnder , Swltzler , Huntoon , Stickler , Ford , Itobblns. Dsnny , O'Xelll , Andrews , Now comb Bradbury. Palmatler , Peters , Mel ) iw ell , How- oil , Guild , Pinto , Howard , Hnynolda , Hogers , Nccdham. Ruth , Prlnco , Coe , Blaka , Slater , end Mbscs Fuller , Williams , AIe.\ander "Wood and Ilauman. \\VlIlllllKN UIIll nilKIIKTrilKMllM. The marriage of M'aa Dora Augusta Dunham , daughter of Mr. and Mrs , Thomas A. FU'her ' of Omaha , to Mr. Adrian Coulter Cornell of Lansing , Mich. , WM celebrated Sunday attornoon at 3 o'clock at the resi dence of the bride's parents , 2121 Miami street , Hev , Newton M. Mann olllclatlng. The bride was most becomingly nttlrcd in n handsome traveling gown of green covert cloth and the house was profusely deco rated with fimllax , ferns and cut flowers. The ceremony took place In the presence of only Intimate friends and relatives , The bride Is one of Omaha's raojt charming young women and. the groom a promising young business man ot his city. Mr. and Mrs. Cornell loft Immediately after the cer emony for the oast. After a year's travel they will bo at homo In Lansing , Mich. There was a quiet wedding at the Gorman - man Evangelical church last Sunday morn ing , when Mr , C. F. Snyder of Herman. Neb , , was joined In wedlock to MUs Hasp. Klaticr of this : lty , Hev. G , Strclolior offi ciating. The program rondero.1 by the Young People's society was an excellent ona for the occasion. . The ceremonies were over when Hev. Stretcher , upon request , ex tended a general Invitation to the congrega- Absolutely Pure Celebrated for Its great leavening strength and hi'ultlifulness. Ausurca the food against nlum und nil forms of adulteration common to the cheap brands. IIAKINO I-OWOBU CO. , NEW TOniC. lion to participate at a dinner glren by Iho parents of the Broom , who reside Junt easl of Blmwood p rk , near Lcavenworlh etrwst. About thirty couples went out to noy themselves with the newly married , despite the bad roads , After dinner had been served the gucdts were entertained by music anil singing. "Tho Wedding March" was played by A. Mllzlaff , then a piano duct br Mr. Fred and Miss Annlo Strelchcr , after -which moot of the afternoon wan spent In listening to music by the church choir. rnrpviell to Tlielr FrlpndN. A banquet was tendered I. O. Rhoadcs , A n. Hulchlnsoiiand A. J. Van Kuran last Thursday evening at the Mlllard hotel by a few of their personal friend * who wished to do honor to these gentlemen with whom they have been associated during the many years of their butlncfij and social life In Omaha and who arc about to take their leave for Salt Lake City , where they are to assume positions with the Oregon Short Line Rail road company. The table was elaborately decorated with flowcta and emllax , and the menu and service were pronounced by one am all perfect In every detail. Music was fur nished by an orchestra , which was stationed In an adjoining room , while the quartei consisting of Messrs. Ilnrton , McCunc , Trcal and Van Kuran rendered a very excellcni program , making the whole affair one that will not fioon be forgotten by these who were fortunate enough to participate. Thoia who gathered about the board were J. U. Sheldon , E. H. Perfect , F. L. Gregory O , C. Smith , W. J. llurgess , George Hunter. n. V. Lewis , H. U. llusch , W. M. Oilier. H. E. O'Xulll , Alfred Connor , W. F. Thomaa D. T. Stubbs , J. F. Barton , B. B. Treat , W. S. McCuno , Spencer Otis. Frank Colloy , J. M. Hondrlc , W. A. Campbell and T. A. Par- rlsh. Sir. ninl Mm. MvinKKtnn Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Livingston gave a very enjoyable high flvo party at their residence oU Howard street lant Thursday evening. In commemoration of their wedding anni versary. The rooms , which are tastefully furnished , wore made additionally attractive by the cut flowers and other floral decora tions. Mrs. O. W. Sutton and Miss Rose Weeks each scoring an equal number of games were obliged to cut for the ladles' llnst prize , which was secured by Mrs. Sut ton. The gentlemen's prlzo was decided In like manner by Mr. Davis and Dr. Aycr , the latter winning It. Mrs. Ayer and Mr. Frank Canning received appropriate consola tion gifts. Some choice musical selections were rendered Refreshments were served during the evening. From among those present the following names were gleaned : Messrs. and Mcsdamea W. It. Mathls , Dr. L. Ayer , W. W. Connoran , A. E. Wallace , J. W. Honk , G. W. Sutton ; Mcosra Frank Canning , Edwin Davlo , Mr. and Mrs. N. Weeks , Mr. II. H. Ncalo , and Mesdames Hay , Parr. Crawford , Zimmer man , M. A. Jeffries. W. C. Bouk ; MUs Rose Weeks and Miss Lllllo Path. IMeJiNtircM ( lint Are In < < ( . Mrs. William Partridge entertained tlio Dorcas Ten ycaterday afternoon. Mrs. John W. Rabbins gave a pretty Ken sington last Wednesday , for Miss Crosby of Boston. Miss Wallace and MUs May Wallace gave a 5 o'clock tea yesterday In honor of Mlns Black of Chicago. Mrs. F. L. Lummls entertained the Kensington club ot Hanscom Park place Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Brogan entertained In formally at a chafing-dish supper Friday evening Mr. nnd Mrs. Wanner , Judge and Mrs. Irvine , Mr. and Mrs. Chllds and Miss Morse. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Lehmer enter tained at dinner Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rogers , Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wheeler jr. . Mr. nnd Mrs. C. W. Hull and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Redlck. _ Ono of the enjoyable dancing parties ot the season wns that given last Monday evenIng - Ing by the Loralne Dancing club at Morand's dancing academy. The club will contlnu ? Its parties through March. Mr.i. J. E. Summers , . Jr. , entertained at luuchsou lest Thursday In honor of Miss Watson. The guests v/tro Miss Watson , Miss Helen Mlllard. MUs Bessie Yates , Mlso Johnson and MUs Iloigland. Monday evening at the hospitable homo ot L. Hoyer , 3019 Rcdlch avenue , Misa Cora Ko > cr entertained a number of frlenda Ir. honor of her guest , MUs Mary Calkins of Wyoming. A delightful evening wua spent. The Gemucthllchkelt High Five club tvcs entertained by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Schaoffcr last Thursday evening. The first prizes were awarded to Mra. Schaeffer and Mr. G. U. Dake. M' . and Mrs. R , Roseniwelg cap tured the booby prizes. Mrs. Harold Gilford gave a pretty luncheon on Wednesday In honor of Miss Watson. Covers were laid for M&idames J. It. Ringwalt , W. R. Morris , Victor Caldwell - well , J. 13. Summers , Jr. , and Gilford anJ Misses Watson , Mlllard and Helen Mlllard. MUs Buck gave a omall and delightful 5 o'clock tea Friday for MUs Watson , at which the guests were Mlra Watson , Miss Helen Mlllard , Miss Palmer , Mils Morae. MUs Florence Morse , Mlos Colpctzer , Miss Hoagland , Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Kountze. MUj Helen Mlllard gave a candy pull Wednesday evening In honor of MUs Wat son. 1'er giiMt. Tnose present wore : MUses Watson , Hoagland , Morse , Florence Morse. Palmer and Crounsc , end Messrs. Cooley , Tarlotoa , Herbert Rogers , Will Rogers , Pratt and Palmer. In honor of her mother , Mrs , Moore , Mm. W. J. Walker entertained a few of her friends at a Kensington Monday afternoon. The tables were decorated with pink car nations. In the gucsUng content of familial faces Mrs. Keys won first prlzo and Mr : > Schneider second. MUs Hcagland gave a charming luncheon yesterday In honor of Miss Watson , who is the guest of Mlns Helen Mlllard. Covers wsrcl laid for Ml-a Walaon , MUs Helen Mll lard , Allra Morse. MUs Florence Morse , Mils Andrccscn , MUs T.iylor. MUs Palmer , Mica Buck , Mra. Burgess nnd Mlns Hoagland. The Y. M. L. K. club met with Mrs. E. B. Carter Friday afternoon. An clngnnt lunch was served and all prc.iest had n pleasant time. Those present were : Mcmlames Al Dukes. Walter Price. C. II. T. Hlcpen , Harry Dava ! , T. A. Baker , J. M. Simpson , A. W. Audcrtnn , P. Strausbaugh , MM. O. Remington and Mrs. E. B. Carter. In honor ot Rev. and Mrs. Crane of Chicago cage , who spent a few days In Omaha last week , several pleasant luncheons and din ners were given. Mr. and Mrs , R. W. Breckenrldge entertained at dinner on Wednesday evening , Mr , ami Mis , A. T. Aiutln on Thursday evening , and Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Smith gave a luncheon on Thursday. At her pretty homo , 125 North Thirty- second avenue. last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Charles E. Ford In her 'charming manner entertained the Flrwt Christian church aux iliary of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions. There was an enjoyable program of muilc , recitations and readings. At the close of the program refreshments won served and enjoyed by the twenty members present. A very pleasant and enjoyable birthday party was given at the residence ot MUs Belle Bruce. 1U13 Martha street , last Tues day evening. The evening waa spent In music , cards and dancing and at a late hour I'upper ' was served. Those present were : Dr. C. W. Atterbury , Messrs. William Meyer , I' . W. Kopps. O. W. Anchmoedy. C. Peter son , Jack W. Kurtz , O. Kurtz , S , A. Chaplu , Roy Bruce and MUee * LouUo Kurtz , Jennlo Levy. Alma Nelson , Mamie Derby , Katt-J Kattol , Llllle and Dora Bockliouie and Mer- tlo Bruce. A birthday party was given In honor ot MUs Myrtle Beebe by Mr. and Mies Wal mer at the homo of Mrs , N , E. Hart. 2207 Douglas struct , last Friday evening. Tha amusements of the evening were nuinlc and gamca plane iiuulo by MUs Tlzurd and Mrs. CUESOIIB , colos by Mm. Bunncll , Mr. Walmer , Mlra Walmer and Mr. Green and harp music by Prof. Campbell were highly appreciated. Refreshments were served at a late hour , Mlas Beebe waa the recipient ot many handsome presents. Those present were : MUtei Dalber , Dlxon , Dakln. Tlz- ard , Hart , Sawer , Walmer and Beobo ; Mesdames Hart. Bunnell , Best. O. E. Hart and Cussons ; Messrs. Wlnsor , Llllle , Stone , Green , Boardman , Hart. Bast and Wai- rucr. rucr.Mr. Mr. and Mrs. G. Frits entertained a party at their residence , . -1623 Izard street , last Monday evening In honor of their son , Mr , R. Fries , who U home from the west on a visit. A pleasant evening was spent with inuilc , c-ardu aad dauclug. Refreshment ! I were nerved at 11 o'clock. Those present were : Mlreea Lillian Mullen , Bessie McEl roy , Jessie McMillan , Margaret Berlin , Maud McMillan , May Stoln , Nina Jteln , Hose Dewey. Henrietta Fries , BesJlo Martin , Esther Johnson. Nellie Dillon , Minnie Ber lin , Hannah D. Trostter , Anna Peters , Sadie Bean , Molllo Carnaby , Lizzie Urquhart Blanch Hcndcr , Anna Peterson and Minnie Seltz ; Mesers. Max F. Trostler , W. S. Rowan , P. II. Faber , II. E. Hanson. I. S Trostler , J. II. Dillon , Bert Honey , John C Nelson , P. J. White. A. Clemens. C. B. Horton - ton , Jr. , L. G. Thoelecke , H. Fries , Charloa Mullen , George Fries and C. Fries. The young * friends of Master Harry M , Canada , about thirty In number , gathered at his home , 2420 Charles , street , Saturday evening , March 6 , to help celebrate his fourteenth birthday. He was the recipient o many beautiful and useful presents. The evening was spent In games and music , nnd refreshments were served nt 9 o'clock , Those present were : Misses Jean Vankuran Juno Phclps , Greeto Woods , Grace Edwarda Garnet Serjuest , Millie Mllcston , Edna Wll- aon , Isabel McIIclvey , Jessie Canada ant Minnie Chapman ; and Masters Harry Ed wards , Thomas Estlll , Clarence Hughes , Roy Golf. Isaac Tulp , Robblo Edwards , Orto Jca tcr , Emery Dolman , Harry Canada , Christo pher Rider , Walter Nichols , Charlca Sprague and Daniel Angel. In I'ronprct. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Wllhelm wilt enter tain the Bon Ami Card club tomorrow even Ing. Ing.Tho The Oliver Jolly Eight will give a clul dance on the evening ot Saturday , March 27 at Patterson's hall. A number of society people are getting up an entertainment to bo given on the Tuesday evening following Easter Sunday , to consls of two one-act plays and a musical program The proceeds will bo devoted to charity. 1'copliAVIi < > Conic- mill Oo. Miss Mary Cunningham Is visiting In Lin coln. coln.Mr. Mr. L. H. Korty has returned from Now Orleans. Mrs. White of Maine Is the guest of Mrs. J. J. Dickey. Mtsa Mary Calkins Is the guest oJ Miss Alice Llvcsey. Mies Hlmebaugh Is expected to return from Chicago today. Miss Burnham of Lincoln Is the guest ol MUs Alexander. Mrs. Myron L. Learned has returned from an eastern trip. Mr. nnd Mrs. Samuel Burna returned from Chicago on Tuesday. MUs Black of Chicago Is visiting General and Mrs. Mandcrson. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Smith have returned from an eastern trip. Miss Emma Crclghton attended the opera In Chicago last week. Mrs. II. S. Jaynos returned last week from a visit In Washington. Mrs. Crcsby of Boston is visiting her sis- ter. Mrs. W. H. Wyman. Miss Louise Hobble Is the guest of MUs Marie Crounso at Calhoun. Miss Tukey has returned from a month's visit with MUa Burr of Lincoln. Mrs. W. R. Kelly and MUs Kelly were In Chicago last week at the opera. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Tallaferro returned Monday from a trip to New Orleans. Mr. C. Will Hamilton and Miss Hamilton have gene to Hot Springs , Ark. MUs Jesslo Mtllard and MUs Bacho at tended the opera In Chicago last week. Mrs. P. H. Webster has returned from an cxtendad visit with friends In Illinois. Mra C. W. Farnsworth of Chicago was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joslyn last week. Mis. Alexander Reed of Madison , Wls. , U the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Reed. Mra. J. M. Metcalf Is among those" who listened to grand opera In Chicago last week. Mr. J. Laurlo Wallace has returned to Omaha after a stay of some months In Chi cago. cago.Mr. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Smith left last Mon day for New York , after a winter in Omaha. * " " Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Lewis Joined the Omaha contingent at the opera In Chicago last week. Mrs. John L. Weboter , MUs Webster and Mfo ! Andersen will go to Chicago tonight to he opera. Mrs. E. B. Towlo was called last week .o Peru , Neb. , by the death of her sister , Mrs. Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Joslyn enter- tauicd last week Mr. and Mrs. J. Harmond lastlngs ot Vermont. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Crofoot , Mrs. Henry tartan and Miss Nash made an opera party ' .n Chicago last week. Mr. nnd Mrs. Weaver have left the Mur ray and are at homo to their friends at 116 ? outh Thirty-first avenue. Miss Marie Crounae. who has been apentl- Ing some time In Omaha , returned last Monday to her homo In Calhoun. a J. E. Baum and Miss Sarah Baum spent a few days In Chicago last week In attendance upon the grand opera. Lieutenant and Mrs. Dean are spending a part of Lieutenant Dean's leave of absence with General and Mra. Dandy ot this city. Miss Bertha Lllllbrldgc , who has been the guest of MlM Harriett Scott during the past week , returrrtd to her home In Mlnneapollo last Friday. Mrs. Ben Robldoux left lant Thursday for Snn Diego , Cal. , on a visit toher father and aister. She will probably be gone about thice months. Major E. W. Halford. through mhslng a train , was enabled to greet his many friends In Omaha last Wednesday on hla way from Denver , his present station , to the east. Mrs. C. L. Slemmona Is visiting her sister , Mrs. Ely. Mrs , Slemmons was formerly Mltfl Johns , nnd during her residence In this city was prominent In local musical cir cles. cles.Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Charlca D > OSD have given up housekeeping for the oummer and are re- Elding with their parents , Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Weaver , at 110 South Thirty-first ave nue. nue.Rev. Rev. Frank Crane , D. D. , and Mrs. Crane , formerly of Omaha , but now of Chicago , spent a few dayn In town last week nnd were entertained by Mr. and Mra. Allen B. Smith. Mr. W. Ernest Johrwon left on Friday for Jamestown. N. Y. , to join his wife , who it visiting her parents. Dr. and Mra. W. P. Hclllngs. Mr , and Mrs. Johnson are ex pected home this week. .VOTF.S i > 'nou : OMAHA , summits. On mice. . Mr. Stoncypher has moved with his family nto the commodious rcoldsnce formerly oc cupied by Mr. R. C. Patterson , on Case otreet. Mr. andMrs. W. J. Fischer are vlaltlng at .heir former homo In Alton , III. Mr , Fischer will vUlt several of the eastern cities befor > returning to Omaha. Mrs. Sweeney entertained the Dundee tcoph and a few town friends at cards 'on ThiiruJay evening , at the home of her father , Mr. J. II , Paretto , Forty-eighth and Davon- lort streets. Hev. Ketman of the First Baptist cburch conducts the bible class In the Dundee Sunday school , which liolila a weekly session In the jjhool house. This class was originally con ducted by Mr. Balrd and afterwards by Rev. lelllnpa. H Is well-grounded and onthunl&a- tic In Its study of the scriptures. The Sunday tchool U continually Increasing In numbers and has on average attendance ot about 100 luplla , Under the new ordlnancs , about fifteen dega have passed ths happy hunting grounds the past week. L. L. King of Soutli Sioux City. Nob. , liad hla blacksmith tools shipped hero yester day nnd will probably start a ehop hsre. Mra. Frank Roup of Clifton , Wyo , , U vlalt- ns Mrs. W. H. Wall this week. She expects to leave for home the latter part of the week. Mr. Jordan of Emerson , Neb. , Is visiting his brother-in-law , Mr. John Barrett , for & couple of weeks. The Sunnyslde High Flvo club surprised dr. and Mrs. John Simpson at their residence I'hursday night. An enjoyable time waa iad. High live and dutch euchre were played. Mrs. James Kindred got the first prlzo , and Mrr-ftrrO. Haas the booby prize. Refreshments were served. Henry Vos < 5jihfcl6ycd ) l > y the water works company for a number of years at this place. left for St. LwliarWednesday , where ho will make his futuivnbmo. Mrs. Chrlstfanformerly of this city , re turned from Laurel , Neb. , this1 week , where she has beonJtWi > i past three months. She will make her'ludirs h'omo here. Rev. W. B. Lover , pastor of the Presby terian churchTiaa been III the part week , hla plafe ifclng filled by a minister from Omaha. " 'It ' Is hoped Mr. Lower will ooon bo able to. ftttsnd to his duties. The nomination f city officers , for mayor , city clerk and Uwct councllmcn , ono for each ward , will ocjur pcxt week. Not much of a fight Is b3lnKrna.de from either side. There will pcsslbly Ue * three tickets In the field , as several sliver republicans want to bo voted for. llcllpviir. M , A. Lunn left for Chicago Thursday , where ho expects to engage In business. Edwin B. Siouffcr , who has been making an extended tour through the cast , returned homo this week. Mr. John Q. ROM was agreeably nur- prlsed by a number of his friends Monday , It being his 70th birthday. The visitors spent a delightful afternoon with their genial host. host.The The women of the Presbyterian church held their annual praise meeting last Sun day evening. A very Interesting program had been prepared for the services , which were conducted by Mrs. D. H. Kcrr. A musical and literary entertainment was given at Clark hall Friday evening by Mrs. Ketohum-Dakln , Instructor In elocution , as sisted by At Us Myrtle Coon , Instructor In vocal culture , nnd several students of Bellevue - vuo college , under the auspices of the Col lege Young Men's Christian association. The following program was rendered : Plnno Solo . W. II. Kcrr Selection ( n ) Sandolphlnf ( b ) Way Down Knst . . . . . . . . Mrs. Kctchtim-Dakln Vocal Solo L'Enstlsl IV Amour . . . . Miss Coon Selection In the Catacomb . . . . . . . . Mrs. Kctchiim-Dnkln Plnno Solo . Jennie Wnllncc Selectlon-n ( ) From Cape Cod Folks ; ( b ) Lord Dundreary's Riddles . . Mrs. Kctchiim-Unkli Vocal Solo ( n ) Madrigal ; ( b ) Slumber SOUR . Miss Cooi Piano Duet . Misses Lucas and I'lillllo The proceeds of the entertainment go to defray the expenses of a delegate to the summer conference of the Young Men's Christian association , lleiiiiliiKtoii. Miss Viola M. 'Barnes ' Is visiting with relatives and friends hi pinaha over Sun day. day.Gust Gust Paulson has been on the sick list the last few days. Several other citizens ore also threatened with the grip. The Farmers' institute will hold Its reg ular monthly meeting Saturday , April 3. A good program Is being arranged. Jim Allan of Omaha was seen on the strecta hero yesterday afternoon. Jim says ho has the United States marshalshlp where It cannot get away. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor held Ita regular monthly meeting last TuesdaycVcnlng at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George' W. Rlghter. ic Ilcnsoii. The Ladles' 'Aid society met at the home of Mrs. J. A. illowiird lost Thursday after noon. i I Mr. and Mrs" . H ! ! C. Brewster of Boebe- town. In. , werbjyfiltors among friends In Benson last wiek" . 9 For the benefit of the hall fund a box social will be clvefvat the town hall Friday evening , March , . 2B by the members ot the ' town hall board. . The member of the Odd Fellows' lodge are making preparations for a reception to bo given by them at the town hall next Friday evening ) Mar.ch 19. There will be'both morningnnd evening services at thoi Methodist EpIacopaJ. chutch today. Morning cervices at 11:30 : ( "And Ep- worth league ftt.T:15 : > n tho-evenlng. Rov. Mr. . . .Matthewspastor. . .1 i , -v. 'The queslldri1 to1 be * debated bn next Wednesday air the ' literary , after a short program , will Tie "Resolved , Tho'-Comlng Transmltslsslppl Exposition Will Be a Det riment to Omaha. " The meeting will open promptly at 8 o'clock. MUs Anna Black entertained her friends Thursday afterncon from 4 to C at her home In honor of her 14th birthday. A delightful time was had. MUs Anna was the recipient of many pretty presents. Among those pres ent were : Cora Johnson , Mattie McGulro , Bea Hoffman , Ethel Morgan , Mary McGulre , Llllla Stlger , Mary Landrock and Elsie Ccnnoroy. Opening ; Pattern Hati and Bonnets Monday and Tuesday , Mtrch IBth rnd IClh. MISSES KAHL & JOHNSTON , At Thomas Kllpatrlch & Co.'s. MTH. It. II. DnvloH , 1520 DOUGLAS STREET. First cpilng opening In fine millinery tomorrow and Tuesday , March 15 and 1C. No cards. The O. 1C Scofleld Cloak & Suit Co. , 1510 Douglas st. , will in a few tiajs bo ready with an entire now stock of ladies' jackets , capes , milts , skirts , waUta and wrappers. Mr. Scofleld will soon return from New York with the Irtest novelties and styles of the leason , and the ladles of Omaha will be given an opportunity to select from the most correct styles. Miss Terrlll has removed her dreEamaklng parlora to 2nd floor Paxton blk , ICth street elevator. .1-H. | It. H , DllVlcN , 1520 DOUGLAS STREET. First Eprlnt ; opening In fine millinery tomorrow and Tuesday , March 15 and 1C. No cards. MUSIC. The following communication from Dr. Charles EaeUns has been received by The Ueo , nnd pursuant to Its policy to give pub- Iclty to all honcat and dignified contribu tions which bid fair to be of public Inter est , Dr. Baetens' letter Is hero printed : To th& Editor of The Bee ; There la but ono etep from the sublime to the ridiculous. ThU wsa verified at the last concert of the 3maha Musical society , conductor Mr. Homer Moore. The singers were enjoyable , Mine. Camilla Urso sublime. Now comes the Haydn ! PooryFoJhcr Haydn ! enough to matjftjYau turn round In your grave to hear your .masterpiece sacrificed In such a way ? /Without orchestra ! and the hurried tempo InJvilch It was taken. ( Oh , my eye , as Charley Dickens bath It when de scribing the klnu.of.cherry served at Mugby / n.nti.T.inH.tnn V nli 11. o f tnrrtnnt AV'III netronomo 110 ( quarters. ) , Mr. Moore nearly nado Alia Breva" tiijio out of It. Much too lulck and almostJjesembllng a Jig , which lUtroined botlusjjor is and the lady presld- iig at the plano.1tH was a wonder tb latter lldn't break hehriWigers by trying to keep ip speed. Under 9rdlnary circumstances I would not notlsQdftTjPolnt out the Ignorance of one that prfsjirogs , to know and dossn't. Conducting properly/cannot bo learned In a lay , and all beginners make similar mis taken ; but , sir. this U the man who has found so much fault with others , the "chova- lor sans pcurp , " the pretender , who flings stones right and left at others , whether uorlteal or not , forgetting that ho dwells in a frail gltss house himself. I never saw the gentleman conduct ( misconduct would bo a nore correct appellation ) , befora tha ! tlmo and consequently did not attend his con cert to find fault , but I am an artist , ever ready , ( even as the skillful surgeon who doesn't spare the knife to benefit - fit suffering humanity ) , ready to npoak out , and - try to sift the real from the spurious , as I do on this occasion. You , Mr. Editor , can successfully assist hose honest endeavors ; you Invite musicians of this town to contribute suitable articles question rapidly resolved Itself Into n mat ter of flimnre. and Messrs. Jules Lumbard , W. H. Alexander , G. W. Holbrook , Walter Wllltliiu , L. Q. Junderltnd and M , 0 , MRS. J. BENSON. We Move In a Few Days INTO THE \s We'd rather give our customers the benefit and reduce our stock by cutting- the price on everything , except a few contract goods , than to have such abigstockto move. Below arc a few of ihe prices : Imperial Mode Patterns at just halt Mantel nnd Piano Drapes , Table and Children's White Dresses , 2 and 3 price. Pillow Covers all In China silk , hand yearn , fiom COe up. are Just half former Children's Spring Cloaks at just halt embroidered with Japanese gilt wash price. price. thread all at just half price. Handsome Colored Dress Trimmings , Ladles' Golf Jackets at just halt Stamped Sofa Pillows and Table Cov price cut In half. rice.Ono ers , with linen to work , from 15c up. 1-mitton Kid Gloves , former price Ono dozen Black and Colored Silk Handsome new Table Spreads , all $1.25 , cut to S5c. Skirts at just half prices. finished , $1.00. Odd sizes In Mousquctalrcs , cut to Moreen Skirts that were $4.50 , now Hand made Torchon Laces , 20 per ( TOc. J2.S7.Hair cent off from former price. TOc.Our regular $2.00 Kid Gloves , In Hair Cloth Skirts that wcro $5.75 , Handsome Oriental Laces , 7 Inches gray only , cut to $1.50. now $2.87. wide , 12c a yard. Elegant new Fancy Ribbons , cut teL Boys' Box Plaited Flannel Shirt Children's White and Colored L 9c , ,15c and 3Sc. Waists , colors navy , brown or gray , Dresses , for 2 and 3 years , that wcro Pure Linen Handkerchiefs , two for was $1.50 , now 58c. GOc , now 25c. 25 cents. Very sheer Pure Linen Handkerchiefs , two for 25c. Sheer pure linen , hand embroidered Initial Handkerchlcfs- two for 25c. All our Embroidered Handkerchiefs , from 2oc to $2.00 , cut 20c on the dollar $2.00 to $5.00 Handkerchiefs cut 2Co on the dollar. $3.00 and up Handkerchiefs cut GOc on the dollar. Heal Leather Pocketbooks , sterling sliver corners , GSc. Gents' Silk Mufflers nt half price. / Fancy ColUrcttes. 3314 off. Silk HuchlnRs , 5o a yard. ( Colored Linen Sets , chemisettes and cuffs , 15c. Silk Fronts , halt former price. 25c Windsor Ties , Ific. Howard's Face ) Bleach , half former price. Best Triple Extract , 15c ounce. i Best Quadruple Extract , 25c ounce. Crown's Perfume , was 7Go an ounce , now1 3Sc. Peters held the opinion , based upon many years' residence and experience In this city , that the outlook for the sale of tickets was ouch as to Indicate a large loss to the so ciety If It Incurred the expense ot an or chestra. It Is unfortunate that art must be governed by the laws of commerce , but the only way In which an organization can bo perpetuated Is to so manage Its affairs that It can pay Its bills. Because It was deemed Impossible to sell tickets enough to pay the orchestra Its services were dispensed with. The concert Itself substantiated the advisa bility of this conclusion. "The Dream ot Jubal" was given up and the three numbers sung by the society were substituted In Its place , The second point Is the tempo at which "Tho Heavens Are Telling" was conducted. Dr. Baetens refers to the metronome and the marking In the score. "The Creation" was written during the years 1706 and 1797. It was first produced In 170D. Haydn died In the year 1809. The metronome was In vented In 1815. Therefore the marking could not have been made by the composer. It Is simply somebody's opinion concerning the tempo , and while It Is without doubt worthy of consideration , it really carries very little authority with It. Conductors frequently differ in their opinion concerning the tempo of a composition. The writer has sung the for Insertion In your paper , but allow Mr. Moore the monopoly ot It to blow his own trumpet , trying to make the public believe that ho Is the musician "par excellence , " whereas ho proves to tils' musician that he U not ? CHARLES BAETENS. * * In Dr. Baetens' criticism ot the rendering of "Tho Heavens Are Telling" he empha sizes two points , the first of which Is the absence of an orchestra. It was the original Intention ot the Musical society to produce at the Urso concert a work entitled "The Dream of Jubal , " In which the orchestra Is perhaps the most Important factor ; the so prano nnd tenor of the Urso company were to do the solo parts. Shortly after the con tract was signed a meeting was held of the o.llcers and executive committee of the so ciety and the ways and means of managing the concert were thoroughly discussed. The part of Wotan In the final scene In "Die Walkure" under the direction of Theodore Thomas and Anton Scldl. Mr. Thomas takes the tempo very much quicker than Mr. Soldi takes It and in one part beats four to the bar for some forty bars where Mr. Scldl beats eight to the bar. Differences of opinion upon such matters are frequent. . . . , The doctor refers to the fact that the editor of The Bco has Invited the musicians of this city to contribute upon maters ot Interest to Ita columns. Some few "weeks since Invitations were sent to a number of musicians asking tliem to the best known , contribute short articles upon the scope and value of musical criticism. Three , Including Dr. Baetens , responded as requested. Two others wrote personal letters to ths editor disclaiming that their opinions would bo of public Interest , and Incidentally firing a few wrmless shots at the critics and the management - somewhat as Dr. Baetens ment of the paper , tias now don ? . Dr Baetens Is a man of years , experience , musicianship and he has had experience as a player In several great orchestral ? . Ho Is worthy of admiration and Indeed of venera- Tlon and It Is not the Intention of the writer to retaliate by saying . ? ? ? ? | ' , ; ' musician. But when ho of him as a man or launches out upon the rea of his emotions , nnd begins legitimate criticism when ho drops gins to vituperate the critic and the newspaper - with hla claim to paper * , he parts company earnest attention , his opinions lose their becomes sad y weak- value and his position ened. A valuable judgment Is a calm judg ment. Musical criticism IB a subject concerning which different opinions may very naturally exist. H may have several objects , and H nay select from several means to attain those objects. Newspaper criticism in musl- cal matters should , In our opinion , do two things : First , it should Inform the public fully concerning the facts Involved In whatever - ever IB under consideration ; second. It should1 endeavor to build up the good and eradicate the bad. A newspaper Is a power. It Is an active force In the great world of minds and hearts , t exerts a wldeipread influence , t la a responsible agent nnd wclgho well all ta policies , and , If It Is worthy of the respect and confidence of a community , It la ever anxious for the public good nnd laboring In ts service. The musical critic of The lice ma sought to be truthful and fair. It lu ila earnest endeavor to make the musical lepartment worthy of public confidence and of tha great paper of which It Is a part. There never was a performance that was above criticism , nnd any performance which can interest an intelligent audience for one or two hours Is certainly not beneath It. ndbcrlmlnato gush Is untrue , unfair , to wbllo and performers , debasing to the de velopment of art. destructive of the aelf- respect of the critic , unworthy of a great > aper and productive of nothing but inordl- late vanity In those over whom It Is poured , lonest opinion , based upon a broad knowl edge of the subject in general , and of a > erformanco in particular , if received In a iroper spirit , stands on the truth , deala ustly by public and performers , builds up be art , strengthens the critic , and gives valuable advice and encouragement to tlioso vho have already risen so high aa to come vlthln the province of Its Interest and atten- lon. A critic may laugh without malice , condemn without enmity , commend without rony , analyze without cruelty and praise without humiliation. It la not more likely bat bo should bo jealous of hla fellowu than they of him. Ho cannot prevent untrue , unfair , or malicious interpretations being pro- nounccd upon his writing. Ho can only con tinue In his work for the public good without fear before his enemies , or weakness before his friends , and such Is the policy ot the musical department of The Bee , and to this policy and In this great work It Invites the aid of every ono who has the welfare and advancement of music at heart. . . . The following is an extract from a criti cism published In the Berlin Boersenzcltung of February 1 , 1897 , commenting on a con cert given In the Berlin Sing Academic In commemoration of the 100th birthday of the celebrated German composer , Franz P. Schu bert : "In this concert our public had the pleasure of making the exceedingly sympa thetic acquaintance with a young soprano , MUs Mary Muenchhoff of Omaha , Neb. , who sang a number of Schubert's eongs In a voice clear as spring water and well trained , free from all roughness , offering In the purely lyric numbers executions especially pure mid harmonious. The latitude of that budding voice Is yet Insufficient to render succcsb- fully 'Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel , ' a deficiency , however , which age will lessen from day to day. " HOMER MOORE. Mention. Almost all the local church choirs arc al ready'preparing their Easter music. MUs Terry has taken charge of the choir at St. Mary's Avenue Congregational church. The exodus to Chicago to hear the opera there will bo Increased this week by a num ber of Omaha people of musical taste. MUs Mary A. Calkins , whose singing was so much admired at the Woman's club last Wednesday , will bo heard in two solos at the First Congregational church today. Prof. Scharwankn , who will appear In this city in a piano recital in April , la conducting the rehearsal for his opera Mataswlntha , to bo given by the Damrosch Opera company at Iho Metlopolltan Opera house , New York. The concert to be given at the Crelghton theater April 1 by the Musicians' Protective union will present the most complete orches tra ever made up of local musicians , num bering fifty pieces , under the able leadership of Hans Albert. MUs Emma Moeller of this city baa ap peared at the theaters nnd concert halls and has met with great success as an artist. On Saturday evening , March 27 , at Myrtle hall. Continental block , a complimentary concert will be tendered Miss Moeller by the Jenny LInd quartet , of which she Is the prlma donna. This will be the first appearance this season of the quartet. Hans Albert , Homer Moore. Olnf Peterson , Ernest Nordln and the Boyd theater orchestra will take part , also the Swedish Lady choir and Nor- dcn Singing society. The pupils of MUs Boymcr will give a re cital next Tuesday evening nt the home of Mrs. Randall , 820 Park avenue. The pro gram follow.i : ' My Dreams . . .F. Paolo TostI Mr. Wells R. Sears. I'll Not Complain Schumann Miss KilIWi Donne. All Through the Night . . . . . .Welsh Air Mr. Thomas II. White. Out On the neon Fred N. Lohr Sir. S. Reynolds. Estudlanllnn I'nul Lacomo Miss Evelyn Hopper. May-Time V. Paohi Tostl Mr. Will II. TliomnB. Winter Lullaby Reginald DcKovcn Miss Pfrlmmcr. Creole Love Sonir Edgar Smith Mr. George Hopper. ( n ) Llttln Boy Uliio Ktholbert Novln ( b ) The Double Lons..Krlck Mcyer-Helmund MUa Florence Randall. PART II. Duet I Live nnd Love Then Campana MfHsrs. White nnd TSiomnH. Because I Love You. Donr.C. D. Ilnwley 'Miss ' Evelyn Hopper. Grass nnd Rosefl J. C. Bartlett Mr. Sears. Troubadour's Serenade Moycr-Helmund Mr , Hopper. Thou'rt Like a. Lovely Flower , . . Wilson Q. Smith Miss Pfrlmmer. Once Again . . . .Ilawloy Mr. Reynolds. Happy Thrcn . . . . . . .Rocckel MUs Edith Doano. The following program will bo rendered by the choir of the First Methodist church under the direction of Thomas J. Kelly on the evening of Tuesday , March 1G , at the church , Twentieth and Davenport streets ; PART I. Solo ( organ ) Adagio and Andantlno ( from Sonatu. op. 177) ) Luchncr Mr. Kelly. Chorus Olorln In . . , . . . , . . . . . The First Methodist Episcopal Choir , Solo The Holv City Stephen Adams Kilmund Shank. Duet Love Divine ( from "Daughter of J.-ilniB" ) Stalncr MUH | ItobliiHon and Mr. Conkllng. Solo ( organ ) Prayer nnd Cradle Bonif , . , . , , Oullmant 'Mr. ' Kelly. Chorus O Snored He-ad Now Wounded , , LUzt-Schnrcker Thn First Methodist Episcopal Choir. Aria Judith Coiicono MLss Delia McDermott , PART II. Solo ( organ ) ( n ) Poem d'Amour.IIans Bltt ( b ) Berpnado . . . .Hcliubert 'Mr. ' Kelly. Solo Just for Today..Juno Blnglmm Abbott Halph W. Derrick. Solo ( violin ) I.egcmlo Welnlawskl , Charles HU-ulns. Chorus , ( with obligate ) The Son of < ! od fJoea Forth to War Whitney The First Methodist Episcopal Choir. Reading ( with organ accompaniment ) The Newsboy , T. J. Kelly Miss Van dlesen. Solo The Better Land . . . . . .Cowen _ , Miss Kstellc Brown. Solo nnd Chorus The Night la Cnlm and ? , : : . : : : : ; : : . " ; - : : ! ' Miss Robinson nnd First Methodlst'Eulsco- nnl Choir. Mnnlc ( orran-PllRrlm ) Chorus ( from 'lannc.au.er ) . . . . . . . . . . . WaBncp ClU In WliiirfiiKe GALVESTON , Tex. , March 13. The Oal- veston Wharf company today cut the charges In cotton 25 per cent on account of Increased business and the company announces that reductions in other commodities will follow as buslneej Increases. TOKSO.YAU PAKAGHAIMIS. H , P. Stall ! , Chicago , Is at the Mercer. R. E. Crandal ) , Denver , Is at the Mer cer. cer.W. W. L. Fllmer , New York , Is a guest at the Mercer. A. B. Steen , and " wife , Lexington , Neb. , are at the Mercer. l' Judge F. G. Hamer , Kearney , arrived In Omaha ycaterday. A. S. ( Allen and T. England of Chicago are at the Barker. A. F. Bloomer , the poetic lumberman of York , Is In the city. C. A. Vallery nnd MUs Elchenbcrg of Plattsmouth are Barker guests. F. M. Williams ami W. J. Biles of Hast ings are at the Barker for Sunday. J. C. Cavanaugh left last night for St. Loula on u business trip of a week. Rev. F. O. Hultman of the Swedish MIs- fclon church will go to Denver next Tuca- ( lay. lay.S. S. D. Barkalow has gone to Salt Lake City , where he will visit friends for a week. week.William William Sloman , advance representative of "Undo Tom's Cabin" company , Is at the Barker. W. A. Paxton , sr. , returned homo from Denver laal evening , after an absence of several days. K. C , Barton left last evening for Salt Lake City , where he will take up his resi dence In the future. Senator Teller of Colorado , accompanied by Mrs. Teller , stopped over In Omaha ye - tcrday while on his way homo from Wash ington. II. M. Maglll , Cincinnati ; H. W. Maglll , Chicago , and Artibur E. Maglll , San Fran cisco , are three brothers who are having a little reunion In this city. Nebraskans at the hotels : W. J. Miller. Ilaatings ; James Kelly , Exeter ; Frank E. Ward , Tckamali ; Luke Finn , Greoley ; George A. Mead , Fremont ; G , F. Antliea , Sutton ; A. N. Morris , Lincoln. Al'LAGUli OP Till ; NIGHT. TCIIINC I'lMSK AM ) OTIII2II HIICTAL TIIOIJIIMSS KAS1I.V GUHKD 11V A Mi\V AMI SAFI3 METHOD. A. 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