G THE OMAHA DAU/T BEE : StJNDAT , MAY 14 , 1899.
IN THE GAY SOCIAL WHIRL1
Month of May Brings with it a Number of
Pleaunt Events.
MANY LUNCHEONS AND TEAS ON THE CARDS
DcvofccN of Soeloly < < > Mnkr the llcnt
of llir Opiiorliinlf y Hi-fore
Ilic'innInK of ilic
Summer.
If to bo up-to-date one mutt bo original ,
Omaha society women can certainly lay
claim to that virtue , so much BO that those
from other cities who arc fortunate enough
to caln a glimpse of the Inner workings of
society here nro favorably and lastingly
Impressed by the various distinctive fea
tures which this and that hostess will give
to her tea , luncheon , reception or card
jmrty , and the Inventive faculties and pow
ers of entertaining. Ono of the chief reasons
( or the unfailing success with which all the
social affairs which occur In this city arc
ntloniled la the fact that no hostess over
nrranges a dinner , theater or card party , or
Bends out her invitation * to cither luncheon ,
tea or dinner without carefully considering
for a few moments whether those whoso
names are on her rough list arc siimclently
congenial to each ether to enjoy ono an
other's society for two or three hours. This
Is an excellent and safe rule for every young
hostess to tnko unto herself , and which en
tirely does away with thtit , than which noth
ing Is more dreaded , the "mauvals quart
d'houro , " which so often casts a wet blanket ,
no to ipcak , over part If not the whole of
what would otherwise provo an exceedingly
cnjoyablc > affair.
In this wonderful ago of progress It Is not
BtirprlsliiK to notice from time to time the
ever Increasing magnitude and Importance
attached to all the affairs given either by or
for the youngest members of the 400 of this
and other cities , a striking Instance of which
was the elaborate children's party given last
week Saturday by Mrs. S. A. McWhorter In
honor of her three sons , which was attended
by almost 200 little folks of 11 ages and
sizes , and which will bo one of the rod letter
events cf their happy childhood.
MrN. llurl'n Ili'L'citlim. |
The Rtollar event of the last week was
the brilliant reception held by Mrs. Horace
O. Hurt nt her residence on Saturday after
noon , .between the hours of 3 and G o'clock ,
In honor of her daughter-in-law , Mrs. Rus-
eell H. Hurt , Mrs. McKcen of Indiana , sister
of Mr. Hurt , and Mrs. Huhbard of Cedar
Itaplds , la. , who are guests at her home.
The handsome and spacious residence waa
beautifully decorated throughout with pink.
Over 300 Invitations had been Issued for
this brilliant function , and during the re
ceiving hours the parlors wore well filled
with beautiful women handsomely gowned.
The following women assisted , the hostess
In receiving her guests : Mcedames Bu
chanan , Summers , Will ne < llck , S. A. Mc
Whorter. and Miss Jessie Mlllard. The
Misses Grace Allen and Louise Squires pre
sided In the dlnlug room , and Mesdames
ralmer and Berry , assisted by the Misses
Moore and Cowln , served delicious frappe.
Mrs. Horace G. Hurt wore a handsome gown
of black Jotted net , which became her to
perfection , while Mrs. Ilussell H. Hurt was
charming In an exquisite toilette of yellow
crepo.
I3nrrtiilniiiiMifN of ( lip Wrrk.
Mrs. Allen entertained a email company
at whist Thursday evening.
Mrs. J. B. Uaum entertained Informally
for Mrs. Vlles yesterday evening.
Right members of the Riding club met
Wednesday at Miss Towlo's and enjoyed their
'first ride this season.
A party of young people drove to Florence
for dinner Tuesday night and nil report a
most enjoyable evening.
The South Side Whist cHib was enter
tained by Mrs. Wallwork at her homo on
South Thirtieth avenue. The prizes were
won by Mesdames Blanchard and Rlggs.
Miss Prances Barber , 2217 Fowler avenue ,
was agreeably surprised Saturday by a num
ber of her schoolmates. A very enjoyable
afternoon was spent , many outdoor games
being played , after which a dainty lunch
was served.
The AVedncsday Lunch club was enter
tained last week by Mesdames G. A. Clallln
and Cnntloftl nt the homo of the former. The
decorations consisted of pink and white car
nations , and the prizes wore won by
Mesdames Cockrcll , KJIOX , Wilklns and
Grossmann.
'Mrs. ' Upton uavo a most enjoyable May
party Saturday evening for the pupils of
Drownell hall. The spacious parlors were
thrown together and charmingly decorated
with spring ( lowers. Dainty refreshments
wore served during the evening. A number
of guests from the city were present.
Mrs. T. W. Tallaferro entertained at
luncheon on Friday In honor of Mrs. Russell
H. Hurt. The coFor scheme was white and
green , low bowls of lilies of the valley oc
cupying the center of the table while small
bunches of the same flowers were plaojd nt
each plate. The guests were seated ot live
small tables.
Mrs. Mary Dundy entertained nt an ex
quisite luncheon Thursday In honor ot
Mesdames Munger and Thummel. Covers
were laid for twenty-three at two tables In
adjoining rooms. The decorations were In
Mine , vases of the delicate blossoms decor
ating th'o tables and sideboard and small
bunches resting at each place. The plato
cards were dainty Japanese figures.
On Saturday evening Mrs. S. N , Mcallo en
tertained In honor of Mrs. Charles W. Brln-
Ingcr ot Grand Island , who Is the guest of
Mrs , K. II. Colo. A very pleasant evening
was spent with music and cards. Eight games
were played , Mrs. J , A. Harmon winning the
tlrtit and Mrs. C , W , Urlnlnger the second
ladles' prize. Mr. Leo Heloduo won the llrst
and Mr. Wirilam A. Mcallo the second gen
tleman's prize. At a Into hour the party In
dulged in refreshments.
Mm. George Barker , entertained charm
ingly on Wednesday nt a six-handed euchre
party. The decorations of American Beauty
roses and carnations were unusually beauti
ful , The spacious parlors were well filled
with guests. Seven tables wore formed i'nd
tbo prizes , which were very naudsome , were
awarded to the following players : Mesdames
Henry T. Clarke , Wattles. Coutant , Squire ,
Council , Uubols , Coles , Buchanan , Burns.
Mrs , C lea was fortunate enough to win
two prizes , the second ono 'Defoe for the
lone hand.
A small circle of friends gathered at the
homo of Miss 'May Carver , G18 North Twen
tieth street , Tuesday afternoon to help the
charming young hostess celebrate liar birth
day anniversary and to give her their best
wishes for her new year. Hoses and llfac
abounded In artistic profusion and shod their
dellculo fragrance through the cozy , home
like parlors. A number of musical selec
tions rendered by artists secured for the
occasion were well received by the assembled
guests and dainty refreshments were served
at the close of the afternoon ,
Mesdnmes Foley , Hlsloy nnd Despechcr en
tertained the ladles of the Wisteria club and
their hucbunda Wednesday evening , on which
occasion thu favorite game of whist was In
dulged In , The club prize was awarded to
Mrs. Foley , while the first prize for the
livening was carried off by Mrs. Plant nnd
Mr. Taggart uud the second by Mcsdamcs
J. H. Kelkcnney and Dalton Itlslcy and Mr ,
William Garrcy. Delicious refreshments
wore served. Airs , Dospccher presided over
the punch bowr , after which nil present per
formed n cake walk with much spirit f > nd
merriment , the prizes for which were Riven
to Mrs. Dalton Klsley nnd H. Mattheg. The
club has closed ono of Its most sucmsftil
seasons nnd all Its members arc quite op
posed to disbanding during the worm Ren-
eon nnd Intend to meet from time to time
during the warm season.
The residence of Mr. John Grant nt 1015
1'ark avenue was occupied Thursday night
by one of those delightful stag parties
through which the congenial hospitality of
the host has become famous nmong his
friends. Nearly half a hundred good fel
lows accepted the Invitation to spend an In-
format evening nnd they found nothing lack
ing that could make the event enjoyable.
The early part of the evening was occupied
by a general social session , flavored by ex
cellent cigars nnd varied by moro or loss
frequent pilgrimages to the big punch bowl
that ornamented the center of the dining
room table. Later the party was conducted
to the basement , where a delicious lunch was
served. The party broke up nt midnight
nfter a final toast to the host nnd many ex
pressions of appreciation of the delightful
hospitality that they had experienced.
Movement * "f Society People.
Mr. Frank Hoborson loft for the cast Fri
day.
Bishop Worthlngton spent last week In
New York.
Mrs. A. J. Eddy has returned from a
winter In California.
Dr. NcFson Mercer left Thursday for nn ex
tended southern trip.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kenyan spent part of
last week In Chicago ,
Mrs. W. O. McAvoy has gone to Kansas
City to visit old friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Ltndscy spent part of
last week In Kansas City.
iMrs. Alfred J. Lunt has returned from n
six weeks' visit In East Orange , N. J.
Miss Edith Tobltt loft Saturday for At
lanta , Gn. , to attend the library congress.
' .Miss Henrietta Wheeler has left for Now
York , where she will continue her studies
In music.
Judge and Mrs. Baxter will leave Thurs
day for a two weeks' trip to visit relatives
In New York.
Mrs. Fred Talmage was called to Chicago
Wednesday on account of the illness of her
sister , Miss Young.
Mr. Edwnrd A. Cudahy returned last week
from a fortnight's visit In Hot Springs , Ark. ,
much Improved In health.
Mrs. Moses Barkalow , who has been with
Captain Augur as quartermaster's clerk , has
gene with him to Santiago.
Mrs. Francis Wessells and Miss Wessells
left fast week for Falrhaven , Conn. , where
they will spend the summer.
Mrs. John McShano and Miss Mary Lee
McShano are In Manltou , Colo. , where they
expect to remain for a month.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Nnthan Underwood have
moved from Omaha to Chicago , where they
will make their homo In future.
Mrs. George B. Donnelly , who has been
visiting her mother , Mrs. W. J. Broatch , has
returned to her homo In Chicago.
Mrs. Robert A. Heed and daughter , Miss
Hattle Reed , of 1010 Georgia avenue , nro
spending the summer In New York and Con
necticut.
Mrs. William B. Sterling has gone north
for a visit , nnd upon her return on June 1
will bo the guest of Mrs. George F. Bidwell
for a few weeks.
Miss Nathanla Anspachcr has returned
home after two years' study In 1'arls nnd
will be nt home to her friends on Wednes
days at 1134 South Thirtieth avenue.
Mrs. Thomas Dorr Crane and son left
yesterday for Dos Mollies on a visit with
friends for the rest of the month. Later they
wlir Join Mr. Crane at Colfax Springs.
Captain W. B. Cowln , who has until re
cently been on duty nt Cienfuegos , Cuba , ar
rived In Omaha fast week for a visit with his
parents. Later on ho will go to Manila as
aide to General Bates.
Mrs. Patrick Gorman left yesterday for St.
Louts to bo present at the ceremony of con
ferring the black veil on her daughter ,
Mary , who will be received Into religion at
the Sacred Heart convent of that place one
day this week.
Lieutenant Colonel A. S. Towar has been
ordered to Manila , where ho will relieve
Colonel Charles McClure as chief paymaster
of the Department of the Pacific. His fam
ily will' not accompany him. Colonel Towar
expects to sail from San Francisco on May
22.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Kountze , who
toured through Italy , Switzerland and Ger
many last month , ' are now In Paris , whence
they will go to London. They expect to sail
on May 24 , on the Kaiser Wllhelm der
Grosse for home , arriving hero early in
June.
Mrs. Victor H. Coffman has returned from
the east , where she went to attend the wed
ding of her niece , Miss Pearl Cheshire. The
wedding was an elaborate nffalr , one strik
ing and Impressive feature being the sing
ing of the bridal hymn by the brldo as she
walked down the aisle.
Mrs. Harry Lnwrle , the Misses Lawrlo nnd
Miss Herberta Jnynes sailed on Saturday for
Liverpool. Mrs. Lawrlo and her daughters
will spend the summer In Scotland , return
ing In October. Miss Jnynes will visit
friends near London during the summer and
travel on the continent In the autumn.
AVeilclliiRM mill ISiiKiiKemi'iil * .
Miss Charlotte J. Skew and Mr. Peter H.
Wlnn were married yesterday.
The marriage of Dr. P. C. 'Morlorty nnd
Miss Clara Schroeder will tnko place Juno 10.
The nmrrlngo of Mr. William Grant Mor
risen and MUs Lydla Sargent Tukey is re
nounced to take place on Wednesday , June 7
at 7:30 : p. m. in the First Congregational
church.
The wedding of Miss Anna Belfe , daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. McPhall. 243S South
Twentieth street , to Mr , Bert Augustus
WIlcox will occur on Juno 6 at the residence
of the bride's parents.
A quiet but very pretty wedding took place
at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Yost on
Friday afternoon , when their daughter , Miss
Isabella Williams , was united In mnrrlago
to 'Mr. Clarence Asahcl Hammond of New
York City. The Rov. J. P. Yost , pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church of Cedar
Rapids , Neb. , odlclatod. Onl'y Immediate
relatives nnd friends were present. The
brldo was charming In n trnvellng gown of
mode broadcloth with rose velvet trimmings.
Mr. and Mrs. Hammond left on the afternoon
train for nn extended tour through the east
and south. They will make their future homo
In Now York City.
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On tin.Soplnl Calendar.
The Jolly Eight Dancing club give n grand
ball on Saturday , May 20 , at Patterson hall.
Mrs , Victor White will entertain nt tea
on Monday In honor of 'Miss White of Kouth-
ninpton , England , olster of Mr. Victor
White.
The next and last meeting of the South
Side Whist cfub will bo held with Mrs.
Crlckmore , Wednesday , May 17 , at "The
Capitol , " corner of Eighteenth and Capitol
avenue.
Out of Town ( iurxtN.
Mrs. Vlles Is the guest of Mrs. Frederick
Davis.
Mrs. J. W. Vail of Chicago is visiting Mrs.
Charles Block , 1909 Webster street ,
Mrs , Andrew Ellison of Kirksvllle , Mo. , is
the guest of her daughter , Mrs. Duncan M ,
Vinsonhaler.
Mrs , Charles N , Schoek of Hamburg' , Pa. ,
IB the guest of her brother , Mr. Robert
Franklin Smith.
Mr. Clare J , Cox of Broken How , Nob. ,
Is the guest of his brother and wlfo , Mr. and
Mrs. Charles H. Cox.
Mr , nnd Mrs. Edward F , Schneider were
the guests fast week of Mr. nnd Mrs , J , N.
POWDER
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
OYH BAKINO rOWOC * CO. . NtW YORK.
H. Patrick at Happy Hollow , on their way
from Germany to the home ot Mr. Schnei
der's parents In San Jose , CM.
' .MlPIS White of Southampton , England , uls
ter of Mr. Victor White. Is making ft tour of
'ho United States and Is the guest of Mr. i'.nd
Mrs. C. N. Dlctr. for a few weeks ,
Mrs. Herman Drake of San Francisco Is In
the city the gtioit of her daughter , Miss
Claire , whoso marrlngo to Mr. Fred Mont-
morency will occur on May 24 nt Washing
ton , for which point they will reave next
week.
OMAHA
Ernie Tlndell has recovered from his re
cent Illness.
Miss ' .Mnttle Nevlns has been sick at her
homo during the last week.
Mrs. J. N. Horton spent a day last week
visiting with friends In Omaha.
Mr. Htllstrom and family have moved Into
the Trapp residence on the hill.
The Ladles' Aid society will meet nt the
home of Mrs. Dr. McCoy next Thursday
afternoon.
Miss Lucy and Amelia Sbrlncr of Reasoncr ,
la. , visited with friends In Benson during
the last week.
The second meetlnR In- the Interest of the
public school will bo held at Dodson'B hall
tomorrow evening.
Mr. Ranch Is having a 200-foot weir drilled
on his place on the Military road. The drill
ing Is being done by n steam engine.
The election of officers will occur at the
regular meeting of the Rcbcknh ledge next
Saturday evening. All members requested
to bo present.
Communion services will bo held nt the
Methodist Episcopal church today at 11 a.
m. by the pastor. Rev. Mr. Dross. Sunday
school at the usual hour.
The pupils of the primary department
treated their teacher , Miss -Mercer , to a
shower of May flowers last Friday afternoon.
This Js the second one given to teachers of
this school.
Florence.
Mrs. Hardy of Calhoun , Neb. , visited with
Mrs. Brewer Thursday.
The Foresters of the Modern Woodmen of
America will give a dance at the city hall
May 20 , Saturday night.
A party of young people from here was
entertained by Miss Bertha Kruger of Omaha
at her home Friday night.
W. C. Thomas , who has been In Chicago
for the last six months for treatment , re
turned home Monday benefited to some ox-
tent.
tent.Tho
The Presbyterian Ladles' Aid society will
give an Ice cream social at the city hall
Tuesday evening , May 16 , for the benefit of
the church.
Mrs. Robert T. Graham was taken to the
Emanuel hospital , Omaha , recently , where
a successful operation was performed. She
expects to bo out soon.
Mru. N. M. McColm of Judsonla , Ark. , ar
rived here Thursday and will make this her
future home , having purchased the property
of Mr. McNabb on Main street.
The young members of the Episcopal
church were preparing the last week by
choir practicing for the confirmation today
nt St. Mark's church , Bishop Worthlngton of
Omaha officiating.
crn of American Revolution.
The Omaha chapter , Daughters of the
American Revolution , held Us last regular
meeting ot the season on Monday evening
at the homo of Mrs. Z. T. Llndsey. An In
teresting literary and musical program , un
der thu leadership of Miss Anna T. Adams ,
followed by refreshments nnd a social half
hour , concluded the evening's entertainment.
At the business session a large amount of
routine business was transacted. Arrange
ments are being made for the national so
ciety to have n special day at the Greater
America exposition , and the Omaha chapter -
tor voted to co-operate with the exposition
management In making the event a success.
The invitation was given the natlonar as
sociation at the annual congress last Feb
ruary and was unanimously accepted. The
date will soon be selected by the society's
board of management.
A. Delmore Cheney , the bass-baritone , has
returned from his eastern trip and will resume -
sumo his teaching In the Ramge building ,
room 315 , corner of Harney and 15th streets.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
A. M. Engles , treasurer of Nemaha county ,
Is n gueet of friends In the city over Sun
day.
day.Charles
Charles D. Thompson , returned Friday
morning from a short business trip to St.
Paul and Minneapolis , Minn.
Fred J. White , accompanied by Roy
Chapman of Lincoln , has gene to Missouri
Valley , la. , to visit friends.
A . B. Klttrldgo of Sioux Falls , S. D. , one
ot the best known politicians In that state ,
Is at the Mlllard for a few days.
Charles E. Barry , manager of the Hammond
mend Packing company's business In Hammond
mend , Ind. , Is a guest at the Mlllard.
Mrs. Chat-lotto Hartig and Miss LyOla
Sehwlcder of Milwaukee , Vis. , an at tno
M'llarcl They are returning from a west
ern trip and concluded to visit iho Greater
/vmi-iicu Exposition grounds on their way
back.
E. G. Patrick , C. W. Close and R. F. Hod-
Bins left yesterday afternoon over the Wabash
to attend the tenth annual convention of the
Travelers' Protective association , which con
venes In Louisville , Ky. , Tuesday. They
join the St. Louis delegation at St. Louis
and leave there Monday morning for Louls-
vlll'e.
At the ( Murray : J. L. Glanberg , Now
York ; J. S. Hamlln , Milwaukee ; Charles M.
Dowo , Plttsburg ; Russell Thorpe , Rawllns ;
Mrs. J. F. Carroll , Miss Lottie C. Worloy ,
Lincoln ; James G. Spelrs , New York ; II. L.
Croll , New York ; George L. Woodward , F.
II. Plerson , Lincoln ; C. Y. Lucas , Chicago ;
George J. Crane , Council Bluffs ; Horace W.
Beek , G. B. Gaynor , A. B. Pratt , Chicago.
Nebraskans nt the hotels : P. M. Scofleld ,
Wahoo ; Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Schmidt , Fre
mont ; E , P. Locke , Nebraska City ; Mr. and
Mrs. A. W. Curtis. Mrs. F. E. AVhlte , Miss
Amelia Valley , Chadron ; J. Roy Ellison ,
Lincoln ; Ed T. Ross , Gordon ; T. L. Ack-
crman , Stanton ; 3. J. Dennis , Lincoln ; L. C.
Weber , Arlington ; Mr. nnd Mrs. P. J. Lang-
don , Gretim ; Ed Dormcun , Tekamah ; A. G.
Strong , Ponder ; M. Mclioth , Greeloy ; Mike
Welsh. O'Neill ; II. C. SpauMIng , Ord ; A. T.
Bloomer , York ; J. M. Gllchrlst , Nebraska
City ; A. E. Harvey , Lincoln.
At the Her Grand : F. A. Leland , Kansas
City ; II. Theodore Haneen , New York ; W.
G. Walker and wife , Cheyenne ; Gust Schaefer -
fer , Chicago ; 'Met Augur , San Francisco ;
John L. Handley , Denver ; L. A. Earlo , Cov-
Ington ; C. Campbcn , Louisville ; B. F. Wood-
ford , Chlcag6 ; J. F. Do Jarimtt , Kansas Cilj .
H. L. Clarke. Now York ; M. A. Price. In
dlanapolls ; II. C , Goodman , Now York ; K.
I. DeWolf , Philadelphia ; Edward F. Trcfy.
St. Joseph ; William Hollman , M. A. Kins ,
Mludeu ; F. M. LIbblo , St. Joseph ; E. J
Nlckey , Milwaukee ; L. P. Slgsbee , New
York.
At the Klondike : W. A. Dyson , Elgin.
Neb , ; Charles Morgan , Denver ; M. H. Van
Pelt , Lander , Wyo. ; J. 0. Pcttljobn , Valen
tine , Neb. ; J. F. Fannon , Clearwater , Neb. ;
A. S. Calvcrt , Sioux City ; J. D. Stewart ,
Aurora , Neb , ; H. II. Kreytag , Denver ; J. Guy
Lautz , Centorvllle , la. ; E , M. Sorberg , Lin
coln ; Mrs , E , Flynn , SIbloy. la. ; P. J. Tay
lor , Tekamah ; E , Roark , Summervirio ; M.
E. Sawtell , Tekamah ; F. J. Cox , Miriard ; C.
S. Walker , Sioux City ; John Hoag , Wayne ;
J. L. Meyers , Pendor ; F. F. Stiyder , Butte ,
Mont , ; John Baker , Wakelleld ; II , Graves ,
Wayne ; J , L. Hunter , Wakcflold ; E , B.
Martin , Conway , Mo , ; Fred FJynn , Kansas
City ,
At the Mlllard : Frank Bach , Mrs. Char
lotte Hartlz , Miss Lydla Schwieder , Mil
waukee ; II. A. Thtirbor , Cleveland ; C. E.
Belf , New York ; John Slull , Chicago ;
H. L. Ottcnjohn , Cincinnati ; W. F.
Adams , Chicago ; W. F. Norway ,
Cblppowa Falls ; Lew W. Irvine , New
York ; W. M. Meets. Dfmver ; F. J. Wiriloms ,
St. Louis ; O. J. Bills. Falrbury ; P. Wood-
mansep , DCS Molnes ; F. Sounenscholn , West
Point ; Mr. nnd Mrs. L. Barber , Plattsmouth ;
F. S. Puttyman , Nebraska Olty ; O. L.
Church. John House. Chicago ; C. P. Parish.
West Point ; J. E. Hawkins , St Joseph ; E.
C. Spinney and daughter. Des Molnes ; ; W.
R. King , New York ; 0. Leanardt , Los An
geles ; J , L. T. Ployart , Amen ; C , L. Lung-
feldt. DaycDuort.
Ante Room Echoes
Arrangements have been completed nnd n
department established nt the Greater
America Exposition , to be known ns the
Department of Fraternal Associations.
A magnificent building has been set aside
for the exclusive use of the fraternities.
"Fraternity building" Is 100x140 feet In size
nnd two stories In height , with a lilpti
dome. The largo nnd commodious audi
torium will scat nearly 1,000 people ; large
reception rooms , parlors , toilet rooms nml
rooms for headquarters for those societies
around the auditorium.
A great national convention of the fra
tcrnltles will be held , in which nil frater
nities will take 'part. Special days will be
act apart for nnd to bo known by the fra
ternities desiring this distinction. F. F.
Reese of Omaha Is tlio fraternal commis
sioner nnd Is now busily engaged In nt-
ranging the many details.
iMrs. E. D. Watt of Omaha was elected
supreme oracle of the Royal Neighbors nt
the national convention of the order nt St.
Paul lost week nnd Mrs. C. E. Allen , also
of Omnhn , was elected one of the board of
managers. Mrs. l-'lorenco Brown ot Council
Bluffs was chosen supreme receiver nnd Dr.
Susan M. Snydcr of the same city was
elected ono of the supreme physicians.
The annual session of the grand encamp
ment of Hie Grand Army of the Republic
of Nebraska was held at Yorlc Wednesday ,
May 10. Preceding It there were exercises
In the opera house , where Mayor Harlan
delivered an address of welcome and deliv
ered to Department Commander Majors the
mammoth glided key to the city.
In executive session J. E. Evans ot North
Plntto was elected department commander ,
John Reeao of Broken Bow senior vice com
mander nnd J. WIlcox of Omaha Junior vlco
commander.
In tlio evening the veterans Joined the
Women's Relief Corps In their reception at
the Methodist church. After the address ot
welcome by Mayor Harlan there were mu
sical selections and speeches. Among the
speakers wore Hon. J. B. Conwny , Chaplain
Mastc-reon , Senator M. L. Hayward , Mrs. C.
E. Adams , department president of the
Women's Relief Corps , and Mrs. Morgan ,
post president of the same organization , nnd
Hon. T. J. Majors.
The second day was devoted entirely to
business. Senator Hayward was chosen dclc-
gate-at-lorgo to the national encampment
nnd Thomas Hlbbcrt of Adams , J. O. Moore
of Palmyra , William Phillips of Superior , J.
B. Ferguson of Lincoln , Lew W. R.ibcr of
Omaha , William WUlaman of Norfolk , dele
gates. J. Davis of' Wllber , Smith
Caldwell of Ddgar , Will Glffert of Pawnee ,
Jack Horton of Stanton , Joseph Laffcrty of
WIsncr , form the new state council of ad
ministration. Beatrice secured the next
encampment.
The Women's Relief corps elected the
following officers : Mrs. Fedella M. Ru-
peper. Harvard , president ; Mrs. Mattle J.
Pemberton. York , senior vice ; Mrs. Martha
J. Bagley , Bloomflcld , junior vlco : Mrs.
Mary R. Morgan , Alma , treasurer ; Anna
Boyd , Hastings , chaplain. Delegates to the
national meeting are Mrs. Sarah Sweet ; at
large , Mesdames Brooks , Stover , Lamb ,
Alters nnd Miss Gllllsplc. Executive board ,
Louise Deacon of Omaha , Mary Saxton of
Edgar , Mary Huffman of Newman Grove ,
Mary Smith of Lyons , N. Morey of Kear
ney.
The grand lodge meeting of the Ancient
Drder of United Workmen at Lincoln was
ittended by forty delegates from Omaha.
The grand officers represented from this
jit jr. "woroDr. . J. B. Ralph , grand medical
idviscr , and Jacob Jaskalck , member of the
finance committee.
The work o'l the- ; first day consisted of
receiving the reports of the different officers.
They showed a prosperous condition of af
fairs.
There were organized during the two years
previous to January 1. 1899 , ten lodges nnd
four were consolidated > wlth other lodges.
There were added to the jurisdiction by ini
tiation In nineteen months , from Juno 1 ,
1S97 , nearly 0,000 Workmen. This Is thn
largest gain In the history of the juris
diction except In 1893 and 1S94 , when there
was but little competition. A statement of
receipts and disbursements of the grand
lodge from June 1 , 1897 , to January 1 , 1899 ,
shows receipts of $498,038 and disbursements
jf ? 150,470 , leaving a 'balance on hand of
M2.1G7.
In the evening nt the state capltol the
3elegatea were tendered a reception by the
Lincoln order. Among the speakers of the
jccasion were Governor Poynter , Grand Mas-
Lor Workman Schultz , .Mayor Wlnnett and
W. J. Bryan.
The place' of the next grand lodge meet
ing will be Nebraska City.
At Thursday's session occurred the elec
tion of officers , which resulted as follows :
M. E. Schultz , Beatrice , urand master work
man ; R. P. R. Miller , Lincoln , grand fore
man ; H. M. Stock-well , Clearwater , grand
iverseer ; G , II. Barber , Edgar , grand re
corder ; Frank J. Morgan , Plattsmouth , grand
receiver ; J. C. McElhelnney , Lyons , grand
watchman ; J. D. Brayton , Basse/It , grand
; uldo ; Jacoo Johnson , Superior , member of
board of trustees ; U. W. Cole of McCook ,
M. E. Schultz of Beatrice and J. H. Erford
at Lincoln , representatives to the supreme
lodge.
An amendment to the constitution of the
Brand lodge authorizing the Issuance of
$1,000 certificates , was adopted. This
amendment , like all similar nets of the
grand lodge , must bo submitted to a. full
vote of all the subordinate lodges. Hereto
fore all benefit certificates have been $2,000
Dr over.
The conclave of the Modern Woodmen
at Kansas City , from June G to 10 , promises
to be the greatest event In the history of
the order.
mill I.uillcH of Hit.lli
W. B , Hubbard , representative of the supreme
premo division , organized a division of the
uniformed rank of thirty-two members last
week. The officers elected were : J. W.
Dodd , captain ; R. C. Hewitt , first lleutcn *
: yit , and A. W. Blackford , second lieuten
ant. The new division Is to bo known as
Markey division nnd will mnko Us first ap.
pearanco In uniform May 21 nt Metropoli
tan hall. A grand ball will follow ( lie
drill.
drill.Gate
Gate City tent , No. CO , Initialed ft class
of seventeen members nt the last meeting
The meeting was the first to bo held In
the new hnll In the Patterson block.
Omahn tent , No. 7o. Initiated n class ot
ten members nt Its last review.
Golden Rod tent. No. 45 , Syracuse , went
to Tecumseh and conferred the work on i\
largo class last week. Deputy W. M. De-
Long has been with them for a few days.
J. E. Malone reports that lie has secured
ten applications for Tlldcn tent , No. 70 , nt
Tilden.
The knights nnd ladles will hold a klr-
mlss , commencing Juno 12. The Bee has
donated n set of paintings by John Key.
All donations will be sold nt auction.
Gate City hive , No. 9 , spent n very enJoyable -
Joyablo evening nt Its new hall Monday
The regular review will bo held Monday
May 15 , at Patterson hall. All members are
requested to bo present.
A now lilvo has been organized by Dep
uty Supreme Commander Mrs. Addle M.
Hubbard , under the name of Uniform lil\ > .
There are fifty-ono charter members. The
following officers were elected : Coin-
niatulw , Georglo Payne ; lieutenant com
mander , Mary Lindsay ; record keeper , Wln-
nlo Llngafclt ; finance keeper , Rode Foster ;
chaplain , Addle Williams ; sergeant , Lillian
Taguo ; mlstrees-nt-arms , Matilda Pilgrimi
sentinel , Cecelia Bcchtol ; picket , Addle
Hough. The now hlvo reports fifteen candi
dates for the next review.
Gate City hive. No. 9 , received four
drafts for $1.000 each for those who lost
their lives In tlio Patterson block fire ,
March 21.
Mnilrrn AVrmilmcn of Amerlon.
Omaha camp No. 120 , the banner camp of
the state , Is making preparations to attend
the head camp meeting nt Kansas City In
June. This camp now hns a membership of
020 , the largest of any In the state. At
the last regular meeting there were twelve
applications for membership and nine adop
tions. Tlio monthly report of the banker
ehowcd a balance on hand of $2,490.78. The
camp is now undergoing a thorough reno
vation. The Individual competitive drill
for the Rolpen medal , now held by J. C-
Patch , will take place Wednesday. May 17.
A lodge of Royal Neighbors , auxiliary to
the Woodmen , -was organized at Alnsworth
Saturday evening by iMrs. Hattlo Bailey , dep
uty supreme oracle of .Hot . Springs , S. D.
Tbe officers arc .Mrs. Clara Miles , oracle ;
.Mrs. . Agnes Hnnna , vice oracle ; Mrs , Flor
ence Beaumont , recorder ; Mrs. Mary Saw-
yew , receiver ; Mrs. Effio Johnson , marshal.
The new lodge starts out with perhaps forty
members.
The first individual competitive drill In
the nxo manual of the Joint Foresters'
teams of Omaha nnd South Omaha took
place Friday night of last week In connec
tion with the ball given by Supreme camp ,
No. 5973 , In Woodman hall. Neighbor
Charles White of B. & M. camp , No. 2722 ,
proved the winner. The commands were
given by Chief Forester Walter Horton of
i.Magnolia camp.
AVooiliiicit of ( he World.
At Ashland April 27 a Woodman circle
was organized .with . n membership of twenty.
The following officers were elected : Worthy
guardian , Mrs. Zella Blodgett ; advisory
lieutenant , 3Iis. Gibson ; clerk. Mrs. Lewis ;
banker , Miss Carrlo Wood ; attendant , Mrs.
Clark ; sentinel , Mrs. Ulstrom ; outside senti
nel , C. W. Gibson.
The members of Seymour camp pave a
minstrel .performance . nt Crelghton hall la-
stead of their regular meeting last wcei : .
The proceeds of the entertainment will ho
used to purchase uniforms for the drill
team of the camp.
Omaha camp No. 1C last Tuesday evening
admitted a very distinguished class of new
sovereigns to the order , nmong thorn being
Postmaster Crow. The camp Is composed
principally of business men.
Alpha camp gave an entertainment Thurs
day evening In their forest. The members
and friends ot the camp were entertained
by a select musical program by the band of
Alpha camp , under the direction of Prof.
Greene. Sovereign Commander Root ad
dressed the gathering.
The Iowa State Log Rolling will take
place at Boone , Juno 9. Special railroad
rates have been secured on all the roads.
A prize has been offered by the saverelgn
camp for the 'best drilled team and band
contests.
Services In commemoration of Ascension
day were held at Trinity cathedral Thurs
day evening. As the day Is ono es
pecially observed by the Knights Templar
In the world at large , a delegation from
Mount Calvary commandery attended the
service In full uniform. There were about
fifty knights present.
Somber and Impressive wore tbo obsequies
of William Robert Bowen at the Scottish
Rite hall 'Monday ' night , the ceremonial
being observed by Saint Andrew's council
No 1 of Knights Kadosh , Ancient Accepted
Order of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. The
commander , James Gilbert , was assisted In
the ceremony by Sir Oracle Luther M.
Kuhns nnd the following officers ; Lconldas
P. Funkhouser , William F ! Funkhouser ,
Claude L , Talbot , S. R. Crickmorc , Henry
Hardy , Dwlght Holmes and Joseph P.
Davis. John J. Mercer acted as grand mar
shal.
anil Fraternal ANnnnlatlnu.
Omaha lodge No. 1 spent the first evenIng -
Ing In lhclr new hall , Myrtle annex , last
week. Two candidates were Initiated.
Music -was furnished by Brother Peterson ,
pianist , and Brothers Muller nnd Williams.
After the lodge adjourned the hall was
cleared and dancing Indulged In.
The young men of the lodge have been
busy for some time preparing a minstrel
entertainment , to bo presented next Tues
day evening. Arrangements are also being
made for A big picnic at Fremont next
month.
I. O. O. K.
A subordinate lodge , with a membership
ot eighteen , was organized at Spencer last
Tuesday evening , eighteen members of Elk-
at a great
sacrifice.
Wo nro obliged to make room for pianos coming In from rental dally In such
largo numbers as to overcrowd our salesroom badly , eo wo liavu decided to close
out at unheard of prices
Ono beautiful quartered oak case , upright $145
Three Cabinet Grand uprights , 3 pedals 155
Twelve uprights , carved panels , latest styles 1GS
Other substantial uprights uauall y cold from $275 to $300 , at $175 , $18 $ , $21S
and $235.
We will allow full amount paid within three years toward any new STEINWAY -
WAY , IVEKS & POND , VOSE , B.MERSON OR SINGER PIANO , for which wo are
sole agents.
Slightly used Knabo $150
Slightly used Hardnian , 185
Klmball upright , good as new 225
Checkering upright , fine condition 250
Packard organ 25
Ijnke Side organ 35
Crown Organ , 38
Square pianos from $35 upward ; easy monthly payments. Write for cata
logue , prices nnd terms. Instruments rented , tuned , stored and exchanged. Tel-
phone 1G25.
Schmoller & Mtteller ,
ISIS FA UNA .M STIIHHT.
Largest piano dealers In tbo wcet.
horn Valley lodge No. 57 nsststlng In the
ceremonies. Deputy Grand Master 0. O.
Snydcr was Authorized by the grand lodge
to conduct the Initiatory ceremony.
Boyd county has now three prosporotn
lodges , two subordinate and one Robekah ,
all of which were Instituted by the O'Neill
lodges.
Krntcrnnlotr .
Triune ledge No. 56 , Knights of Pythlns ,
will celebrate Its eighth anniversary May
16. In the castle hall In The Bee building.
Half a hundred members of th Omaha
lodge of Elks are planning to attend the
grand lodge meeting nt Kansas Olty , Juno
20 to 22. The ward at St. Joseph's hospital
belonging to the order has been completely
furnished nnd prepared for use.
The United Moderns , n new fraternal or
der , has been gaining a foothold in Omalm of
late. The headquarters of the order nro In
Denver and the membership has recently
passed the 4.000 mark. It has been organized
only nine months. The Omaha ledge now has
fifty-five members. At the next regular
meeting eighteen new members wlir be In
itiated. The work of organizing lodges
throughout the state Is being pushed by Su
preme Organizer E. M. Well.
I.lornnra.
The following licenses to wed were issued
by Judge Baxter yesterday :
Name and Residence. Age.
John Masck , Omaha . 21
Agnes Suss , Omaha . 20
Affrcd C. Winter , Omaha . 22
Margaret M. Thompson , Omaha . 18
John J. MIcken , Omaha . 31
Susanna Gluttfeldcr , Omaha . 2 ! >
Peter H. Wlnn , Omaha . 30
Charlotte J. Skew , Omaha . 25
NOTICE T °
NONEY SAVERS
"Penny saved Is n penny earned. "
Silk Petticoats $3,95 $
made of this grade of silk you'll not flnd
this style less than $8.00.
LADIES' TAILORED SUITS , styles and
prices that will please you.
Muslin Underwear Samples
Drawer , 16c nnd better ;
About corset covens , 25c nnd
better ; skirts , 75o ami
better ; gowns , 25c nnd
Half
better. These nro not
ordinary cheap stuff , but
Price. nno qualities slightly
soiled.
Silk Waists , $2,50 , $4,95 , $5,95
These are waists you'll not flnd elsewhere
better silk better style cheaper.
WE AUK S12I.M\O HOODS CHEAP.
1510 Douglas.
A. Delmore
CHENEY
BASS-BARITONE
Vocal Instruction
CONCERT , ORATORIO and
MUSICAL FESTIVALS.
Call or address at studio , room 315
Rarago building , oppo. Crcifrhton-Or-
iheum.
Invitations and Society
Printing n gppclnlty.
HAM'L FINLAYSOfl
213 S. 13th HU , Omaha.
Mrs R Davies
, , J ] ,
TUJ3SDA.Y
WE WILL HAVE ON DISPLAY
1OO New
Imported
Patterns. . ,
Which wo will sell at very low-
prices nnd Just the styles for summer
.
mer wear.
IBllDoucrleisSt ,
Ask to see
Our $2.45 , $3.-15 and $4.98 ,
trimmed hats , several hun
dred to select from.
Hair Department.
The largest hair department
in the city switches from $ J
up.
F. M. SCHADELL < S CO.
ins : ; : DOUGLAS ST.
The Hotel Broadmoor
AND CASINO. - ,
HUUOPEAN PLAN , 1
*
Colorado Springs. Col.
Opens June 1st , 1899 , for the
year.
An Ideal resort nt the foot of Chey
enne mountains. ,
The ctilsliii ! not excelled in the west. < A
Address Messrs Tunnel & Weston , 7
Proprietors. P. O. Uox K , Colorado
Springs , Colo.
BEROLZHfllHER'S
I Y Showing a new line I
* of street and white
, hats for mid-summer t
wear.
203 South fifteenth.
MRS. J. BENSON.
South 16th Street ,
Parasols and
Sun Umbrellas.
New styles and shapes , all colors and prices'
Polka Dots , Stripes ; Cords , Tucks and Ruf-
les , all kinds of handles , including dog hcadsi \
the latest New York fad. Handsome line ( /
Children s Parasols , from 25c up. Sun Urn"
brellas Jrom 98c up.
RIBBONS.
We have an elegant line of new fancy rib-
eons for neck , waist , and narrow ribbons for
shirring , in all colors. See the elegant 4 1-2
inch ribbons we are sel'.inofor ' 25c
O
A full line of Beaded Belts , for $1 , $1.50 , $2
and $2.75 , Special Prices on Net/iersole Brace
lets , sterling silver , for 75c and $1 , heavier qual
ity $1.25 , $2 and $2.50. '
Pretty Jeweled Bracelets worth $1 , for 50c.
All New Pianos
At the New Piano Store.
They are not only new hut without a single exception -they
are the best piano known to the world.
The BALDWIN PIANO , by Its complete patented system of
acoustic construction , produces a deep , rich , mellow tone not to
be found In any other piano The action In the Baldwin Is most
satisfactory. It Is perfect. The Baldwin case designs are of beau ,
tlful architecture , and the most costly woods. They are magni
ficently handsome Tbo Baldwin Is absolutely durabln and Im
proves with use. Wo repeat and emphasize the agsurtlnn that the
Baldwin Is the best olano money and 'brains bnvo over pro
duced. This Is strong language , but coino and see It. Wo merely
wish to appeal to your own Intelligence. The Baldwin has only
ono fault : It Is expensive , but when wo sell you ono at the
manufacturer's prices the cost becomes moderate nnd within the
reach of many who Imagine they cannot 'buy the best piano
Then we have other good makes at far Iftss prices than the Bald
win ,
TIIK BUST PIANOS
TUB BEST BARGAINS.
DICKINSON 6c HUSTON ,
I7IO Farnam Street. Bee Building ; .