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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 20, 1894)
GlvOBB clotlies keep titieix slaape, 12 THE COURIER The Orphilian literary society of the Wesleyan University gave a very enjoyable reception on Saturday evening in honor of the Or philian juniors. The reception occurred in the Orophilian-Theo-phanian hall and was attended by about seventy-live, the combined forces of the two societies. Prof, and Mrs. G. H. Colbert gavo a dinner party on Monday evening. Mrs. Joseph Bigger and sister, Miss Winifred Hill, have returned from the east, where they spent the past two months. Mrs. J. J. Cox and daughter Mabel returned from Harvard, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. II. D. Hathaway and son Ralph spent Sunday with Mrs. R. D. Muir. Mr. and Mrs. Frank n. Selby of Beaver City are at the Lincoln. Mrs. L. G. Rollins of 3132 R street is suffering from a complica tion of hay fever and pneumonia. Mrs. Frank Brown entertained a number of friends at luncheon on Friday. Mrs. Frank W. Little went to Sioux City last Wednesday. Miss Nellie White has gono to Grand Island for a brief visit with Miss Wasmer. R. D. Richards has gono to Holden, Mo. Miss May Boutan, of Columbus, is visiting Mrs. C. C. Wilson, 2720 P street. The Matinee Musicale which began so auspiciously two weekB ago held a second meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The time of meet ing was changed from Wednesday to Monday afternoon and the place will be the concert hall in the University Conservato.y of Mnsic building. The program was delightfully rendered and had for its motive Bach. It was as follows: Essay "Fugue" - Mrs. H. R, Nissley "My Heart Ever Faithful" Miss Richardson Prelude and Fugue C (sharp) Minor - Mrs. W. O. Jones biographical Sketch - - Miss Miller "Slumber, Beloved" - Mrs. A. S. Raymond Many names were presented for membership and the increased limitation will soon be reached. An adjournment was taken till Nov. 5th. The First Congregational church has been showing signs of activ ity in these fall days The congregations are large and the attend ance at all services increased. The music is specially attractive and the chorus, under Mrs. Raymond is proving a great success. Miss Anderson is a drawing card as a soloist You will be made welcome at any of the services. Sorosis met on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. E. Mil ler. The beautiful October day made a full attendance possible and many invited friends shared in the pleasure of Mrs. Wheeler's paper on "Motherhood." This subject, while of incaluable interest to the human race is not one in which our girls are educated and the paper was a 6trong sensible plea for an improvement along this line. Many suggestions were made as to what may be the best training of girls and the sad consequences of neglect of care and preparation. Navy blue storm serges make a neat quiet, stylish dress see them at Herpolsheimer & Co,s. sale, 50 cents for 35 cents and 42 inches wide. Children's high grado ribbed underwear exclusively handled by Herpolsheimer & Co. Fit is perfect, style and shape correct Much useful literature is written on the "Physical Culture of Child ren" and their mental and moral education. While the responsibili ties of woman's life are the greatest in the world, the rewards are also great The discussion was general and interesting and much good will come of more interest being awakened by those who have the future of our nation in their keeping. Miss Richardson will re late her experiences in the Yellowstone Park at the next meeting. Monday evening the members of the local chapter of the Phi Delta Theta, who occupy the fraternity rooms in the State block, in troduced threo new members, Messrs. Shears, Mueller and Spoon er. After the young men had been initiated in a novel manner they were presented before the well laden board. The smoking room was used for a dining room. A large table was stretched the entire length of the room and on it was spread a most tempting feast. The Phi rooms are very attractive; they are furnished with oak furniture and the rugs and hangings are in terra cotta. The members of the Cracker and Cheese club were entertained in a delightful manner by Miss Latta on Wednesday. The presence of a number of visiting young ladies added much to the afternoon's en joynTent Those present were: Mesdames Davis of Sioux City, Charles L. Burr, Fred C. Howe, Ode Rector; Misses Mame Carson, Fay Marshall, Jcanetto Wilson, Rachael Brock, Mae Burr, Bennett of Omaha, Price of Chicago, McMurtry of Indiana and Mary Dawes of Marietta, Ohio. George Wilson and L. B. Nicholas left Tuesday for New York, where they will embark for Liverpool, England. Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Howe will soon leave for Worcester, Mass., where they will reside in the future. Mrs. J. A. Marshall has returned from Denver where she has been spending the summer. E. J. Davenport of Valentine was in the city Wednesday. Mrs. F. G. LaSclIe of Cortland is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C M. Keefer, 740 J street. Mrs. C. M. Keefer will entertain a number of friends next Wednes day in honor of her guest Mrs. F. G. LaSelle of Cortland. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Higgins returned to Davenport, la., Wednes day after a visit with Mr. Higgins' sister, Mrs. Theresa Doolittle. Miss Curtiss of Stougbton, Wis., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Hallett left for her home Monday. Mrs. C. M. Woodward left Wednesday for Denver. Miss Nan Lillibridge has returued to this city. Mrs. Frank Little gave a charming "At Homo" on Tuesday. Her guests were: Mesdames J. D. MacFarland, Alexander Wilson, John Carson, Davis of Sioux Citj, C. C. Burr, R. H. Oakley, Will Wilson, H. R. Nissley, Latta, Chas. Burr, L. C. Burr, Otto FunVe, Sutton, F. C. Howe, Chas. Dawes, Ed Holmes, Beman Dawes, W. R. Dennis, S. H. Burnham, Frank Ladd, D. E. Thompson, R. J. Greene, John Hewitt, E. E. Brown, J. A. Lippincott, Ed Ewing. J. H. McMurtry, R. O. Phillips, Putnam; Misses Saunders, Bailey, Dawes of Marietta, Ohio, Latta, Wilson, Carson and Rose Carson. R. Van'Bonin has gone to Pueblo, Colo. Rev. A. M. Van Dryno left Thursday for Chicago. Mrs. L. L. Jerome and John Jerome will spend the winter in San Diego, Cal. Harry D. Howe, of Davenport, la., is a new resident of this city. Ue is a brother of Mr. C. A. Howe, with Barr Parker. A x JBfeJatejrJtisaxsaattXK