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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (March 12, 1898)
8 THE COV.J.t. 6b UBS. Continued from Page 5. Course" furnished a most interesting and instructive program. Mia. Travis bad the "Gold Fields of California for her subject and although avowedly a silverite sbe handled gold as if she was ready spurred many of the girls to a not averse to its use and her paper was greater study of American history, and most entertaining. Mrs. Howland had though all cannot win the medal, a per a short paper on the "Gold .Fields of the maneot interest may be aroused. Rockies" and gave some incidents of a The medal itself is a present source miner's life in Cripple Creek. Miss of perplexity. It had been hoped to in- Gass invited the club to take an imsgir corporate in it the design of the official ary trip to Klondyke but most of the wheel of the D. A. R, but no one inellig- members were inclined to turn back ble to the order is permitted to use its when they met the difficulties which badge. A new design is under consid- she described most graphically. Mrs. oration. Davis gave a short talk on the old "Over Mrs. R. Rehlaender, the chairman cf land Trail" and Mra. Wise read a paper the committee on colonial exhibits for on the '49ers, which contained many the Trans-Mississippi exposition, pre- pathetic incidents of those who p rilled the summer vacation, they met in an aented plans for the loan collection. their lives and those of their families in upper chamber of one of their homes. The most charming part of the after- the mad rush for gold. The "Methods The parents were either driving or en noon was in the pleasure derived from of Mining" by Mrs Herold was much joying the cool of their lawns, and no gii?? flKs ?; flHs t a i AUegretti (Jfyocolates WL 3. - Rector's PfyaFaoK e -- " " "" . -L - - ' !" " and made the announcement in concert. Even that tangle could be unraveled, however, and if-the car coquetted up and down and betwfeen floors no one objected drinking tea from lovely ante Revolu- enjoyed, the subject being new to many one intruded upon the privacy of the verbally, while, the occasion served to tioaary china whicn was botnine ae oimeauD. jxext iriaay evening "Art cnuaren. ine program consisted en araw form interesting suggestions irom light and envy of every loyal daughter will be the topic for the evening and it tirely of original compositions little the ladies who pad brought it about of is expected Mrs. Snyder will make this poems, stones and sketches. Each ch'ld the various means to counteract the as always, a most entertaining session. also brought a few flowers in her hand, fluttering sensations thereby produced. " and at the close of the hoar (it was The real test gf the boy's self-control The May Festival so successfully in never more than an hour) gravely pre- arose when be bad gained a floor that augurated last spring by the Matinee aented them to the one whose work she had been named among others, and open- Musicale, is to be repsated this year, preferred. Occasions were known when ed the door fori some one to leave. A Moet gratifying replies have been re- tne interest became- bo great that the number of important last things would ceived from all the Nebraska towns which flowers were thrown promiscuously at still remain to be said, and standing in where the rooms were dark- sent representatives last May, and they the favored one. But usually the opin- the entrance, and thus perfectly mis preparations made for the are delighted to again cooperate with ions of the youthful critics were divided, trees of the situation, some one would present The Century club enjoyed a treat on Tuesday afternoon in an illustrated lec ture on "Ancient Rome," by Prof. Bar ber. The members of tbe club and their frierds to the number of forty, assembled at tbe home of Mrs. W. H. McCreery, ened and views to be thrown on a canvas. the Lincsln club in the advancement of Hampered by no laws of form or con- say them with fluent continuity. There Prof. Barber made the talk so very musical interests. stitution, no need of poetic words in the was of ten a dehjr jsined look in tbe eye interesting that tbe hour and a half The Festival will consist of three con- verse, it was easy to reach a decision by of just a plain giiest who wished to reaeh devoted to it and the views was all too certs, on the evenings of May 3rd and a short, impartial cut, of simply what his or her room, but tbe boy simply abort. At the close the warm thanks of 4th, and a matinee on May 3rd. was best liked. smiled peacefully, and held his temper the club were offered the speaker for his An artist of national reputation will The elders seldom saw these childish along with his 'Jever, till matters were kindness. be secured for the second night. The efforts, and if by chance one fell within satisfactorily sejtled and the daintly de- Thisis the second open meeting of members of the club will sell season their notice, usually refr.ined from taining skirt hall swished away from tbe the club held recently, and as the post- tickets for the three concerts. criticism. door-groove. At the office the Daugh- poned business is accumulating, an ex- An unusually fine chorus is expected, The little club was evolved without ters were equally pervasive and interest- tra called meeting next week will prob- the Omaha chorus of one hundred voices cause or reason, simply a phase of chili ing. Their inquiries for letters, cards, ably be necessary. The report of the and lesser numbers from Granl Island, davelopment, and, its mission ended, keys and many other important things, committee en next year's programs is Fremont, Hasting?, Columbus and York slipped out of existence. flowed on like Tennyson's brook. But bow ready, as well as the report from being among those to participate. Other Do the children of today have any their air so engaging, and their manner the nominating committee. towns will also send soloists. such clubs? of accusing themselves when they re- The Matinee Mueicale met as usual on Monday afternoon. After roll call the Tbe visitors will be the guests of the Matinee Mueicale and its friends. It is hoped to make the affair an art- We hear of musical societies officered called that, after all, they had left their and controlled entirely by children. One room key in the elevator so altogether at Rockford, III, is limited to twenty- charming, that the clerk always smiled ations are of secondary importance. ganization at Leadville, Colo., but where than the prosaic; Washingtonspoliticans, announcement was made that the next istic success, and though the club must five little girls between the ages of eight under the influence. The Daughters meeting of the club in two weeks time not incur financial loss, money consider- and fourteen, and there is a similar or- were certainly much more illuminating would be held at the First Presbyterian church. A fine program of organ and oratorio music has been arranged, and anvone will be welcomed to the recital on the payment of 10 cents. is the child culture club? Tbe Art department of Woman's club met as usual Tuesday afternoon, with At the late election of officers of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held in Wash- The meetine on Monday was devoted ini-ton. Mrs. John M. Thnratnn nfnmo. Mre.S. E. Upton presiding. The sub- to tbe study of the symphony and Ave ha. was elected one of the twenty vice- ict, Michael Angelo, was of interest to Maria. presidents general. No small compli- Mrs. Doane described the growth of ment to Mrs. Thurston and her stata the symphony in an interesting paper. anc city. Its form was illustrated by a movement from Schumann arranged as a piano every one, and a well written paper b,y Mrs. Janet McDonald, increased the interest of the members in the life and works of this master painter. The work of this department is not only pleasing to the members, but visit ors also find much th enjoy. Each pa peris well illustrated by pictures, and The attist and hia workn hrnnwnt Kb. quartet, and two movements from Mo- fore the Art department of the Woman's xart's "Jupiter Symphome," given as a ciub Tuesday afternoon, was Michael duet. Ansrelo. artist, ectilntnr. pmrinaar and Three examples of the Ave Maria were poet, who opened up an undreamed of the current eventfl keeP a11 in touch with sung; solos by Miss Grace Reynolds and future for 8CUip,ure. The paper upon the art work of the day. Mrs. E. Lew's Baker, and the beautiful th-8 Bubject wa8 gly and ..-.. trio from Mendelssohn's unfinished "Lor- t-0UB,y prepared by Mrs. J. P. MacDon- The D' A' R C0""8- etai" by Mrs.Holyoke, Mrs. Butler and M. Figurea of the colossal statues of The visiting Daughters convened in Mrs. Campbell. David, Mose after the vulgate transla- Washinetoc last week certainly added The latter number was prefaced by a tion of the Bib,6( j,, from tfae bn)nze ldrgely to tQe gayety of the nat-on They ehort sketch of "Die Lorelei, by Mrs. door of San Marco the interior of St. invaded several hotels, and practically Campbell. Peter's church at Rome, and the Sistine took possession of them, with the clerks, Mra. E. P. Brown accompanied tbe Chapel of the Vatican were ehown. This and that student of human nature, the and everybody was sorry when they flut tered away on Saturday. Harper's Ba zar. Fifteen Hours to Chicago. Is all it takes, if you leave Lincoln on the Burlington'n new fast train at 11:19 p. m., any day. No change of cars. En tire train of Pullman sleepers and free reclining chair cars runs solid to Chi cago union depot. CallatB&M depot or city office, cor. O and 10th streets for berths, tickets and full information. Geo. W. Bonnell, C. P. & T. A. Miss Antique (fishing for ments) Oh, to be young again. Cadley What would be the You'd only grow old again. compli- use? "Have you sworn Lent?' she asked. off anything for hotel "front," enjoying the situation to the full. At the Arlington the elevator boy found life thoroughly worth living, and though he said little he looked vol umes. His car is usually conducted for the convenience of the hotel guests in u-ertu last and most famous of the great mas Miss Eugenia Getner, who was pre- teraof Fiorencef died on the threshold vented through illness from appearing 0f his ninetieth year, February 18 1564. on the last program, sang an air by Gior- . ' daoi, to the sympathetic accompaniment The Woman's club will hold a meet of Mrs. Joseph Wurzburg. iDg at the state university on Monday inepreuaeni appoint a hohhimudr; afternoon, when an exhibition .ill h pensr!. but last week th n.,rh. committee and called a meeting of the given for the benefit of the members un- converted it into a cozy corner for their executive board at the close of the pro der the direction of Miss Barr. especial delectation. They entered it in groups of five and six, and sinking into Withe 11 the attention bestowed on the its cushioned seats continued conversa The Platlsmouth Woman's club is do- subject of education, children seem no tions so absorbing that the trifling mat- lag a practical work and numbera more intelligent or precocious than for- ter of indicating the floor at which they among its members many practical merly. wished to ieave waa ofteD forgotten, women and busy house wives. It is aL In the early seventies a band of eight This naturally created some confusion ways delightful to see how many of them little girls, between the ages of eleven in the mind of the boy, which was not attend each meeting of the club and and twelve jears, existed in Cleveland, relieved when several women discovered take active interest m most of tbe de- Ohio, with their own little literary club, together that they had passed their partmeots. Last evening the "Travel Once each week in the long eveningB of "stations," if the word may be permitted, "Oh my, yes;" said he. "Lots of things." "What?" she asked. "Oh," he replied, truthfully, "when it comes to specify,-nothing in particular." H. W;. BROWN Druggist; and ' Bookseller. Fine Stationery and Calling Cards 127 S. Eleventh Street. PHONE 68
