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Holy Week as was generally expected
as been yery quiet. Even those peo
ple whose observance or Lent was not
after the straightest manner of their
sect, have drawn the line closely this
leek. Though there has been scarcelv
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or the future, and plans were made for a number of events that may
be expected in the near future. The Patriarchs who have abstained
from dancing, as an organization through Lent, will give two more
dances this season. The first will be given next week, and the
last, fixed for April 11, will be a german. The Empire club will
give several more dances, the next one having been arranged for
Monday evening. This will be the first formal dance given by the
Empire club this season. The coming week will witness a number
of other private functions. A notable event in society will be the
presentation of "Among the Breakeis" by a number or well known
young people at the Lansing theater Wednesday evening.
The musical program of Sorosis on Monday was a complete (suc
cess. It was arranged by Mrs. W. S. Summers, who added no little to
the enjoyment of the afternoon by concisely written sketches of the
lives of the several composers. The life of Raff was first given, fol
lowed by his brilliant and beautiful "Polka de la Riine," played by
Mrs. Barbou. Mrs. Barbour needs no introduction to musical Lin
coln, for her playing has been often enjoyed. Her touch is remark
able for its brilliancy and strength, and the polka was a happy
selection. The newer school of music was illustrated by sketches of
Maxagni and Alfred DeMuth. The former is- best known by his
Cavellerio Rusticana, and the beautiful Ave Maria from it was de
lightfully sung by Mrs. Mary Latimer Gray. The latter, who is
especially known by his violin music, was illustrated in a lovely little
cradle song played by Miss Emma Gregory. Miss Gregory gives
promise of a musical future, and her playing is uainty and pleasing.
Robert Schumann's romantic life was the fruitful subject of a sketch
and was illustrated by the Novelette in F by Mrs. W. Q. Bell. Mrs.
D. A. Campbell sang Rubinstein's "Lovely Spring" in a charmingly
artistic manner, which was thoroughly appreciated by the ladies.
After a short sketch of Liszt the remainder of the program was
wholly musical. Miss Richardson and Miss Campbell sang a duet,
which was thoroughly enjoyed, as the union of two cultivated voices
"always is. The march from Raff's Leonore Symphony was played on
two pianos by Mrs. Barbour, Mrs. Hodgeman, Mrs. Beebe and Mrs.
Bell, and was one of the pleasant features of the afternoon. Miss
Marie Hoover played one of Chopin's Etudes in her own artistic and
dainty manner, which was warmly received by the ladies. Miss
Richardson gave the closing number, "Salve Regina,' by C. Hurshan
Dana. No comment on Miss Richardson's singing is necessary, as it
has been a pleasure and delight to the musical eopIe of Lincoln
ever since her coming among us. The ladies insisted upon a second
number which was graciously given. Sorosis adjourned to meet on
Monday next, March 2G, with Mrs. Summers for a special business
session. In two weeks the meeting with Mrs. H. H. Wheeler will be
led by Mrs. T. C. Munger, who wiil discuss the "Income Tax.''
There is talk of a large german, to be given in one of the hand
somest houses in the city sometime in the near future. It is so long
since one of these beautiful functions has been given in Lincoln
Miss Martha Funke's being the last, that the forthcoming event
will be a decided relief from the ordinary range of social activity. It
is looked forward to with much interest
At the business meeting of the state. oratorical associat'nn held at
the Wesleyan univereity Monday afternoon, the following officers
were elected- President, Mr. L. M. Farr, Doane; vice president, Mr.
Mallalieu, state university; secretary, Mr. G. W. Smith, Cotner;
delegates to the inter-Btate association, Messrs. W. H. Puneil, Wesle
yan college and W. N. Johnson, state university.
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Wednesday was a double birthday anniversary in the family of
Mr. Barr Parker, his own and his youngest child's, and Mrs. Parker
arranged a very pleasant surprise in honor of the event, by inviting
a number of Mr. Parker's gentlemen friends to spend the evening.
She executed her plan with the most delightful success. Elaborate
refreshments were served on small tables from 8 to 9, partners being
selected by means of deeorated matched cards, and later a hair
hour was consumed in a competitive contest on the numler of words
to be made from the letters in the word "birthday." Mr. A. W. Lane
and Mr. S. T. Cochran won the first and consolation prizes respec
tively. Mr. L. C. Burr in behalf of the assembled friends presented
Mr. Park' r with a handsome gold headed cane, making appropriate
remarks, to which the host replied most feelingly.. The remainder
of the evening was given over to cards and social chat. Those pres
ent were: Mr. Paul Holm. Mr. Zehrung, Mr. C. H. Morrill, Dr. J.
W. Bowman, Mr. L. C. Burr, Mr. C. W. Hoxie, Mr. O. P. Davis. Mr.
T. C. Munger, Mr. George E. Hibner. Mr. J. W. Winger. Mr. A. G.
Billm'eyer, Mr. Phelps Paine, Mr. W.Morton Smith, Mr. Teeters.
Mr. R, E. Moore, Mr. Stevens. Mr. H. B. Patrick. Mr. Le Grand
Baldwin, Mr. A. W. Lane, Mr. George Cook, Mr. R. P. R. Miller. Mr. J.
A. Hayden. Mr. S. S. Whiting, Mr. S. D. Hyde, Professor Covey. Mr.
F. C. Fisk, Mr. Teeters. Mr. W. C. Wittman, Mr. W. A. Klock, Mr.
E. C. Rewick, Mr. H. P. Foster, Mr. T. P. Kennard, Hon. A. II Weir,
Mr. George H.Clark, Mr.F. A. Brown, Mr. C. Richardson. Mrs.
Parker was assisted in the entertainment of the guests bv Mrs.
Bowman and Mrs. Holm.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Allen entertained a company of friends very
delightfully at high five Thursday evening, March 22. Those pres
ent were: Governor Crounse, Miss Doll, of Lafayette, Intl.; Mr.
and Mrs. R. E. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hurlbut, I. and Mrs. R. E.
Giffen,Mr. and Mrs. Geo. K. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Kennard,.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Keith, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Reefer, Mr. and Mrs.
Will Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Rod
gers; Miss Putnam, Miss Saunders, Mrs. Marcus Parrotte. of Omaha;.
Mr. T. P. Kennard, Mrs. Cora K. Pitcher, Mr. and 0. M. Thompson
Mr. and Mi-s. Douglas Shilling, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Shaw, Miss Hol
lowbush, Mr. Guy Hurlbut and Mr. Hollowbush. Mr. Hurlbut was
awarded the first gentleman's prize, and Mr. Rogers was given a
token of consolation. Miss Doll won the ladies' royal and Miss
oaunuers the consolation.
Invitations are out announcing that the Kappa Kappa Gamma
will entertain this evening at the home of Miss Lottie Whedon. A
musicale to be given will add to he enjoyment of the guests. Miss
Whedon's home is one of the most beautiful in Lincoln, and Miss
w deUon is a most charming hostess.
Mrs. I. S. P. Weeks and Mrs. Mary H. Barker were at home Thurs
day evening, March 22, to their friends. The party was given in
honor of Miss Amalie Hofer.
Mrs. D. E. Thompson and Miss Manic Price returned from Chicago
Wednesday. They wee accompanied by Miss Mary Miller, who will
make a visit in this city.
As the ladies who are members of the faculty and the professors'
wives desired to become better acquainted with each other they
decided to organize a little club to meet every Tuesday at the homV
of Mrs. Canfield. The first part of the afternoon is devoted to the
reviewing of any two new books that may be considered interesting,
and the rest of the time is spent in social intercourse. Other ladies
are often invited to partici. ate in the program, and the afternoon is
always delightfully spent. The organization of this club certainly
was a happy thought.
Mr. Fritz Westermann was an Omaha visitor this week.
Mr. F. W. Collins returned this week from Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. Adna Dobson entertained a number of friends at
cards last Saturday evening.
The regular monthly party composed of students of the state
university was held at the Lansing hall Friday evening of last week.
There was about GO people present and it was one of the most brilliant
parties ever given by these youi.g people. Those in attendance
were: Miss Nora Smitzer of Fairbury, Miss Emerald Jones, Miss
Grace Burr, Miss Mana Shaw, Miss Agnes Sewell, Miss Jessie
Hoffman, Miss Jennie Stewart, Miss Lucy Griffith, Miss Daisy
Cochrane, Miss Graves, Miss Minnie Gaylord, Miss Maude Berkey,
Miss Smith, Miss Dora Harley, Miss Sherwood, Miss Grace Ashton
Miss Josephine Lotteridge, Miss Maud Hammond, Miss Sadie Grahanu
Miss Helen Hoover, Miss Edith Fiske, Miss Mattie Burks. Miss
Blanche Garten, Miss Grace Huntsinge Mibs Grace Oakley, Miss.
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