10 ttlE COURIER. I ! after tin manner of Prof. Sherman's Hand Book. This following so soon after Prof. King's lecture and delightful talk on Sbakspere was especially accept able. A number of the ladies expressing themselves an deriving more benefit from it than any meeting held during the two years devoted to the study of the plays of the great writer The musical program consisted of an instrumental solo by Mrs. Florence Teagarden and a vocal duet by Mrs. Sackett and Olive Murtey, The Century club will meet with Mrs J. L. Teeters Hay 2nd. Mrs. Hindman will present the paper. The Lincoln Aldine club will continue its study of German history into June. At the next meeting the club will decide about joining the General Federation. Current eventB are always a feature of the program, and the study of Ger many includes the literature and authors of that country. Lincoln Soroeis met Tuesday, April 26 at the home of Mrs. Tibbetta The president, Mrs. Welch presided. Mrs. Burlingim discussed the early history and remaics ot ancient Mexico, and showed photographs and idolt. Mrs. W. J. Bryan was elected to represent Soro sis at the Denver Biennial and Mrs. W. G. L. Taylor was appointed alternate. The club will meet with Mrs.-Bryan, May 10th. She will report her observa tions of modern Mexico. April 14 Crete Sorosis met with Mrs. Mason. The time was filled by the readiDgof papers. Miss Merrill wrote of the rite of the Euglish Drama, and Mrs. Root of the O igin of the Ordjr of Jesuits. Short biographical sketches were given of the poets of the Elizabeth a pariod, such as Spencer, Mxrlove, Green, Sbakspere, Sir Philip, Sydney, Ben Johnson and Sir Francis Bacon; the explorer of seas, Sir Francis Drake; also the explorer of the heaven?, the as tromomer, Keplar. This entree hash was followed by a salad especially designed for club wom en. "It is not a question of sentiment, but oaa of digestion, can we take in so much foreign material and so many sorts and retain our integrity?" .fiach lady was presented with a boquet of pansies tied with the club colors. THE THEATRE imd ywxr wmslh dr amid slhiirt waists to uas0 CLARKSON LAUNDRY COMPANYo THE OLIVER THEATRE JN. (DWBEN. J, Maw. HIE 1 Iff 1 The Matinee Musical May Festival will be given at the Oliver May 3 and 4. At the grand opening concert Tuesday evening the chorus of one hundred and fifty voices will be accompanied by the Hagenow string orchestra. Several operatic numbers will be given in cos tume by Mrs. Cameron of Omaha, Mrs. Sheets of Grand Island, and Miss Babbit of Preston, la. Other soloists are Mrs. Will Owen Jones and Mies Rees. Prices 50, 35 and 25 cents. At the Flower Matinee Wednesday afternoon, May 4, the beautiful cantata, "The Roee of Avontqwn," will be given with an obligate solo by Mrs. F. W. Tay lor. The program also includes two groups of flower songs by prominent soloists, a Swedish ladies' quartet, and instrumental numbers by Miss Emily Perkins and Miss Silence Dales. Prices .10, 35 and 25 cents. The Artists' Recital Wednesday even There is every assurance of a festival of fun iu the production of "A Hot Old Time." the attraction which Manager Zehrung will offer the patronB of the Funke Monday and Tuesday, May 2, 3. The Rays, those most talented and en ergetic comedians whose rich comedy has so often pleased, are cast in parts which show their capabilities as fun makers to the very best advantage. They have surrounded tnemseTves with a com pany of well known artists, prominent among whom are Marshall and Nelson,. John C. Leach, Frank V. Lalor, Gilbert Girard, Josie Claflin, Bernard Dylln and many others. They all combine to make the fun come fast and furious. The author, Edgar Selden, has selected each and every one for their fitness for the parts they play. Prices SI, 72, 50, 25 cents. Seats on sale Saturday 10 a; m. ing, May 4, will be one of the most bril- "" got concert, ever heard in Lincoln. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. MAY 2 AND 3 Miss Mary Louise Clary, universally Miscellaneous Program Tuesday, May 3. Flower Matinee Wednesday, May 4. Grand Artist Recital Wednesday, May 4. ARTISTS Miss Mary Louise Clary, America's Greatest Contralto. Mis Stella Hadden-Alexander, distinguished New York pian Jt. Miss Mildred Webber, gifted harpist Seats on sale Monday, May 2, at 10 a. m. Price Tuesday evening, 50, 35 and 25 cents. Wednesday afternoon 50, 35 and 25 cents. Wednesday evening S1.50, S1.00, 75 and 50 cents. Season tickets $2.00. 1 F. C. ZEHRUNG, Mgr. Corner O and Twelfth streets acknowledged to be America's greatest contralto, will sing her celebrated num bers from "Samson and Delilah," and also a variety of other selections. Mrs. Stella Hadden-Alexander, the distin guished New York pianist, a pupil of Sherwood and McDowell, and of Klind worth in Berlin, will give two numbers. Mrs. Alexander has made a brilliant success in New York and Washington this winter. The third soloist will be Miss Mildred Webber, the gifted harpist from Chicago, whose appearance is as charmingly artistic as her playing. Prices $150, SI, 75 and 50 cents. Seats now oc sale. Season tickets $2.00. The Blazing Lights of Laughter. '- JOHNNIE AND EjaJCMA. In Their Three Act Musical Farce The closing meeting of the Amateur Musical club ot York for the season of "97 98 occurred on Monday afternoon in the club rooms when the following pro gram was given: Overture to Rosamond Schubert First piano. Miss Cobb, Mrs. Harrison, second piano, Mm. Sedgwick, Mrs. Mc- Conaughy. Barcarolle Schubert Miss Warner. a. At the Spring, b. Valsn Impromptu, Liszt c. Impromptu, Schubert. Aim Cobb. Aria de Antique Gluck Mrs. Ida Woods. Impromptu Schubert Miss Carscadden. Q r lAnTCOT Blue Danube Waltz Straus Oi"lUl 1 i0 I Mre. Sedgwick, Mrs. uampDeii, Mrs. Harrison, Miss Gilbert. Salterella Clark Martha Dayton, student, a. The Secret b. Air Maria. .Schubert Mrs. Maud Woods. The club will give'.their annual open meeting Monday evening. May 9, which it I II 7-i' BY EDGAR SELDEN. A combination of farce comedy and vaudeville. Prices $J , 75, 50 and 25 cents. Seats on sale Saturday, 10 a. m. &M9 9mQO(D(JX!)&mVBl99&999mQmdQ LINE TO DENVER AnfiMAAAAfiH LATEST DESIGNS. Prices to suit alt We miles. Send for samples. IaT3 i pay freight 100 1 XV. A. BAIL9T, MM6 O street. BeeoeeexDocDQWMiBH 2 9&&9G Two solid vestibule trains daily. Leaving Lincoln at 6:10 p. m and 150 .m. Arriving in De&ver at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p. ro. and always on time. cor. 7tnand P sts. cor. 10th and O streets. G. W. BONNELU G. P. & T.A. UERHU EXGUKE MTUHL UK B. F. Wilcox eta. .Bother successful and delightful Cify Ticket SfflceC year a worn. Died" on April 6. ittiw, at her home in LiBColn. After an illness of several M I SQ months, Mrs Henrietta Sheldon Hawley, wife of E. 8. Hawley ot this city. The Y. W. C. A. assisted by the wives of the faculty of the university will serves May luncheon in the armory froa 12 to 2 o'clock, Tuesday, May 3rd. Every body invited. Price 25 cents. tFOR J-lairdressing, Shampooing, Manicuring, Scalp Treatment, Firat Class Hair Goods of All Kinds, Tonics, Pins, etc-, go to 2VIaa Atxtxo Rivet At Mrs. Uospers, 1114 O street ' MIMIIMIMMMMIMIMIMM LINCOLN, Neb. S. H. Burkham, A. J. Sawyer, President Vice-President. D. G. Wimg, Cashier. W. i I s WtVVVWMt1IV1ljVMfJV9Htl9v' has movrd from the Y.M C A. baMB&TUrteatfh ana in, to toe ; ! Halter Block CAPITAL $25o.oeo. DIRECTORS: A . J. Sawyer, S. H Burnham, E. Finney, J. A. Lan caster, Lewis Gregory, N. Z. Snell, G. M. Lambertson, D. G. Wing, S. W. Burnham. 144 North Thiftseath St, aad is prepared to do all Unas of Upholsterinp; 5 GoucK flaking as cheap as the cheapest and hctter. "Corn Tassels" William Reed Dun roy'a songs ot the Prairies, for one dollar. On sale at The Courier office.