12 THE COURIER v George N. Foreeman, of West Superior, Wis., formerly one of the most popular citizens of Lincoln, was in town this week renewing old acquaintances. Mr. Foreeman was a prominent member of society in the palmy days of three or four years ago, and he cherishes the most pleasant memories of his residence in this city. His friends rejoice at his continued prosperity and are assured that he will keep on the upper deck. A very enjoyable book reception was held at the home of Mrs. F. M. Hall. 1040 D street on Friday evening for the benefit of the Y. M. 0. A. library. At the next meeting of the ministerial association. Dr. Lasby will read a paper entitled "Jewish Continental or the American Sabbath, Which?-' Miss Lottie Whedon will entertain a number of friends at her homo this evening. Miss Mao Burr has returned from school friends in Sioux City. a most delightful visit with Mrs. J. Miner of Grand Rapids, Mich., is in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. E. Price. Rev. O. Swanson and family left Tuesday for New York. Mrs. Goudy has gone to Omaha. The marriage of Miss Nellie Cochrane and Mr. Frank Woods will occur this month. Mr. D. A. Cling read a very interesting paper before the Unity club of the Univerealict church on Tuesday evening. "He took for his topic "The Early American Theological Unities." Mr. and Mrs. Cal Talley are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hale of Beatrice. W. A. Ewing left Tuesday for Rome, N. Y. Miss Nettie Ball has gone to Mason City, where she will attend school. J. B. Wright left Sunday for Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kelley, of Omaha, were in the city during the week. T. Z. Morse has hone to Boise City, Idaho. C. J. Garner left Monday, for Portland, Ore. Miss Rose Riblet of Erie, Pa., is visiting Mr. S. Wertz at 2728 Q street. Col. Kelley is on the sick list. Mrs. J. J. Cox has returned from Denver, where she was called by the serious illness of her brother. Misses Jeanette and Mary Louise Underwood left Tuesday for Covington, Ky. Mrs. McDowell, of Fairbury, who has been visiting friends in this city, returned to her home Saturday. Mrs. Robinson, who has been Mrs. John B. Wright's guest for the past few days, departed during the week week for Sioux City. The party giren Saturday evening by the Phi Delta Theta frater nity in their new rooms on Tenth and O streets, was one of the jolliest parties that they have ever given. The seven rooms which they have so prettily fitted up were thronged with pretty girls and their gallant escorts. The gowns warn by the young ladies were particularly fetching. Twelve numbers'wore danced and the most enchanting music was furnished by IrvinVe orchestra. In one corner was a prettily decorated table from which ices and wafers were served during the evening. The Phi parties are always jolly and are looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure by the fair ones. Among the dancers were: Misses Florence Winger, Lottie Whedon, Agnes Sewell, Nellie Griggs, Annie Broady, Ura Kelley, Maud Shaw, Doliie Ricketts, Josie Tremaine, Stella Elliott, Althea Roberts, Elizabeth Seacrest, Alice Maitland. Bessie Tuttle, Mary Jones, Conkling, Sallie Groh, Mae Moore. Messrs Will Hayward, Pillsbury, Ralph Haggard, Avery Haggard, Muhler, King, Spooner, Tom Wing, Ray Welch, Emery Hardy, Charles Elliott, Chas. Jones, Harry Whoeler, Will Westermann, Louie Westermann.Theo Wester mann, Max Westermann and Harry Shears. The Patriarchs held their first business meeting last evening. Misses Bertie and Margaret Clark expect to leave the first of next week for New York, where they will spend the winter. Miss Sarah Harris will leave in a few days for Chicago, where she will spend the greater part of the winter. Sorosis met on Monday for the first time this season. Although the day was inclement, the number of the ladies present showed the very decided interest whith which the work was undertaken. Mrs. M. D. Welch occupied the time with a carefully studied paper on "Some Social Questions of Australia.' The subject was ono of in terest and the lessons taught might be learned with profit by the people of the United States. There have necessarily been many failures in attempting to make an experimenting station of this con tinent, but its failures are the result of too advanced legislation. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J. E. Miller. Mrs. H. H. Wheel er will discuss "Motherhood." The initial meeting of the Matinee Musical club was held Friday afternoon at Cui tice's piano rooms It was attended by the ladies of our city who are interested in musical matters and if the future may be judged by the opening program many good things are in store for the members of the Club. The program given was as fol lows: Concerto - - (two pianos) ... Chopin Miss Hoover, Miss Griffith. Vocal Solo - - .... "Israel" Mrs. Noble. Paper - "Development of Music to the Middle of 17th Century" Mrs. W. Q. Bell. Vocal Solo "Day Dreams" Mrs. Butler. The second meeting will be held Oct. 17th at which time the pro gram will be upen the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. The piano and vocal numbers will be illustrations of his composition. When the ice man comes be sure the name LINCONL ICE CO. is on the wagon, they have no pond ice. 1040 O Street. Don't forget Sisler's new quarters when wanting anything in the Ice Cream line. 133 south 12th street Phone 630. It you order your ice of the LINCOLN ICE CO., you will ge prompt service, courteous treatment and pure ice. 1040 O street. Albert D. Hayden, Notary Public and general stenographer Law work a specialty. Room 5 City Block. Phone 174. & A -, y