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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 1896)
THE COURIER. i- . : & WMto basket; I shall continue fobo tho well wisher of yourself and your pnncr. Q. M. W. i The lady who wrote tho above letter is the mother of three interesting chil dren whom she is "bringing up with a sense of the dignity and supreme im portance of the trust imposed upon her. Such a column would bo of interest to all readers of The Codkiek. The only trouble is that there is no one on the staff capable of furnishing advice to mothers. However, in next week's Courier there will be a mother's confer ence column which will bo kept open for contributions consisting of questions concerning the rearing of children and its problems interspersed with bright sayings from the problems themselves. I know of no better editor for the space than the writer of the above -letter. Plattsmouth, Neb., Nov. 30. The Woman's club held an open meet ing at Mrs. H. N. Dovey's November 26, to which each member was permitted to bring one guest, and despite the inclem ent weather a large crowd was present. It was English literature night, Mrs. Lewis, leader. The meeting was opened by a piano solo, Miss Elson. A motion prevailed to suspend regular business. Tho presi dent, Mrs. Stoutenborough, welcomed all in a very bright speech, in which she strongly implied to tb.2 gentlemen present, that they are favored to live in this day of woman's club. When the erstwhile vain, fretful, peevish, spoiled beauty has evoluted into the brainy, helpful, hopeful, Christian woman. Mrs. Clark followed with a poetical address of welcome to the gentlemen. Mrs. Straight read an essay on Shakespeare, and to the mild surprise of her hearers, she praised William for domestic virtues with which some of his biographers, at least, have not ac credited him. But those biographers, I believe, were men. 'The Modern Drama," by Mrs. Davis, followed. Mrs. Waugh talked of the novel in Shakespeare's time. Mrs. Snyder read an extract on Shikespeare's chivalry. Miss Elson again favored the company with a solo, after which the lights were lowered and a creepy sensation disturbed your corre spondent. In the dimness Mrs. Travis gave a very clever parody on "To Be or Not to Bo," etc.; ."To Club or Not co Club." She wandered on and on in her soliloquy, and as she apostrophized The Ghost, Juliet, Ophelia, Macbeth, etc., silently entered and ranged themselves in a semi-circle about her. The last to appear was the two -'Merry Wives," who looked very merry indeed. It was most unique and entertaining. Tho brillanco of the electric lights was again restored and a sociable half hour ensued. Light refreshments were served. Mr. C. S. Polk, in an impromptu speech, reviewed the work of the Woman's club from a bichelor's stand point, and thanked the ladies for their hospitality. Mr. Dunroy of Lincoln was among tho guests. R. Framed and unframed pictures at ruinously low prices. No charge for framing when the material is bought of us. A large lot of Prang's framed pic tures at 65 cents, not the price of either frame or picture. J. E. Houtz, Leming's old store. Gregory 6ells the best crushed coke for 87.40 per ton. 11th "and O. Phone 343. ANNOUNCEMENTS. The best minstrel performance that has been in Nashville this season was given at the Grand Opera house last night by the Beach & Bowers' combina tion before a full house. From the time the curtain went up until the perform ance was over the house was in a con tinual round of applause. The songs were all new and well rendered Bobby Bmch.'in hissoDg, took the house by torm. The contortionist is the bent that has come this way for some time. The drill was presented in an artistic manner by well known artists.led by tho inimitable Bobby Beach, and introduc ing all the magnificent movements of that body. Tho conclusion was a grand extravaganza entitled, "Aunt Hannah's Christening," introducing the mysteri ous cottage, which ?as very amusing. Nashville Herald. Beach & Boners' minstrels comes to the Lansing theatre next Frid.iy and Saturday, December 11 and 12, with a grand ladies and chilJrens matinee next Saturday afternoon. Prices will ue ro duced to 10, 20 and 30 cents. Seats on sale Wednesday morning. If you. ty a PIANO From the MATTHEWS PIANO CO. You are sure that it will be worth all you pay for it. We handle the SHAW, JEWETT. WEG-MAN, SINGER, PIANOS. WAREROOMS ISO South 13th. 1 HE COURIER. $2 PER YEAR. WHAT! The Great Enquirer ONLY 50 CTS. A YEAR? YES! And any one sending two yearly subscribers at 50 cts. each, gets a Free Copy One Year. An 8-page paper and 9 leng col umns to a page, makes it the Largest in Size ! Cheapest in Price! Always Most Reliable for Facts, Truth and Markets. 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But to strangers we would say that we can offer you at the lowest posaiblo pricas garments that cannot be bought elsewhere for what wo sell them for. It is a rule with us never to advertise what we do not place on sale. Rsmber that now, right now, jour opportunity has come for replacing that worn garment of yours with a stylish new one from our stock. Tho sale lasts but one day, and it "will bo the early bird that catches the worm." i ARE YOU A WISE PERSON? If bo. show your wisdom to tho world, and by your exam ple teach the lets fortunate the place to get EXCELLENT BARGAINS X02T PRICES. Next Week will be one of the very few in the lis'ory of Lincoln for Immense Bargains. 0. J. Family Grocer Wholesale and Fetail. 1126 N STREET, -" Stock purchased direct " ' Wo buy in carload lots. Quality considered, we claim to he the Low est Priced Grocery in Lincoln. 11 : AND : WE SELL NEW COURIER HALL. HARRIS THE BEST FLOOR IN THE CITY. .' SEE IT BEFORE YOU GIVE A PARTY. 11?4 N - REEFER JACKETS. 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