The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, January 18, 1902, Page 6, Image 6
THE COURIER SOCIETY NOTES LIFE'S MAZY WHIRL Surely this has been an uneventful week, rarely is Lincoln duller. A young society girl remarked the other daj "this town goes to extremes, either we .ire surfeited with parties or we are perishing with ennui." Now that the mt exhibit has closed blessings he up on the heads of its perpetrators there would he some hope of a revival were it not for the coming Pan-American carnival which will enlist the time and energies of many women, hut these energies are stored up and the surplus must he worked off in some way. so women will work and men will weep their hard-earned dollars as long as the present conditions exist. There are some good things socially in store for next week and others are promised during the three weeks which will Intervene between now and Ash Wednesday. - ,j . .t- c f Alpha Epsilon chapter of Sigma Chi celebrated the nineteenth anniversary of its founding Saturday night. An elaborate banquet was served at the Lincoln hotel to the chapterand alumni from the university and other colleges. Hon. Paul F. Clark presided as toast master and called for the following resMnses: "Opening the Chestnut Burr." Mr. George Rurgert. "Wild Animals I Have Known," Mr. K. It. Kainey. "The Eternal City," Mr. C. M. Mayne. "The Crisis," Dr. J. F. Stevens. "Via Cruris." Mr. Kay Hinshaw. "The Pioneers." Mr. L. K. Ewart. "The Hoosier Schoolmaster,'" Pro fessor A. K. Kichards. Those present in addition to the speakers were Dr. H. O. Shannon, Hon. J. II. Mockett jr.: Messieurs Geoige Kisser. II D. Iindis, Paul Fitzgerald. Charles Patterson, J. M. Nelson. O. G. Horn. II. I J. Peterson. J. I.. Van Hurg. F. D. St nit ton. Fred Hawks worth, V. P. Sheldon, A. J. Coats, C. E. Shaw. D. Hansen. II. C. Arends. Otto Schneider, Jesse Whitmore, J. A. Kees, Robert Kurg and Cliff Le J toy. Z Mrs. O. J. Wilcox celebrated tile first birthday of her infant son Jefferson Leonard Wilcox with a baby party last Friday. Suitable hygienic refreshments were served. Babies present were: Kobert Wolcott, Elrene Caldwell, Leon ard Treveiyn Mathews, Ethel Joy Kailey, James Sine, Richard Spangler, Catherine Collin. Annie Pierson. Kalph Rowen. Earl Betzer. James Hiland Cone. Edson Borehell, Norma Ktlth Saxon, Khoda Ketzer and Kalph Kohb. ic The W. It. 1. C. club met last Friday afternoon with Mrs. Raker at ir.") It street. The attendance was unusually large. Airs. Henline was the leader in the history lesson: Mrs. ISates read -i paper on Sir Walter Italcigh, and at tractive musical selections were ren dered by Mrs. Maple. Mrs. Elder :m-l Master Kaker. Miss Kemptou assisted the hostess in serving refreshments. .' .' j" eC .," ." The musicale given Friday, the tenth, by Mrs. A It. Mitchell was worthy of more than the passing notice it re ceived last week for it was in every particular one of the most charming of such affairs that Lincoln society has been privileged to attend. The decora- V MISS CATHAKINE AC.NEW. Popular in the society circles of Lin coln, and a vocalist of much promise. "Over Grass Grown Trails," Kegent tions were beautiful. The piano stood Edson Klch. "When Knighthood Was in Flower." Hon. J. V. Wolfe. "The Gentleman From Indiana." Judge Wm. R. Burton. in a corner of the drawing room and the palms hack of it made an effective setting for the musicians, and a pro fusion of American beauties, brides maid roses and carnations were ad vantageously placed. The dining room was adorned with Golden Gate roses, narcissus and ferns, the color scheme being green and white. The program was a delightful one. Mrs. G. M. Iun bertson announced the numbers and also read with effect, the story of Ir mlngarde which has been set to mus ic by von Flelitz. Mr. C. W. Ketter ing sang this cycle of ten songs with unusual lire and passion. Miss Hoover played two piano solos at the beginning of the program, a third after the songs and also played the accompaniments, all her usual attractive and poetic style. Mr. Alexander Berger played two 'cello solos divinely. After the program Mrs. Henry E. Lewis and Mrs. G. W. Khodes served ices and cake, and Mrs. F. D. Levering poured coffee at a small table. Mrs. A. W. Janseu, Mrs. DeWitt H. Bruce and Miss Har wood assisted in the drawing room. Mrs. Deutsch, of Horton, Kansas, was the guest of honor. The circle accepted an invitation from the east central to join in a trip around the world. The hostesses served de licious refreshments. The next meeting will occur in three weeks at the home of Mrs. I. G. Chapin. j .? .? fir r c Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sawyer gave an informal musicale Saturday evening for their guest. Miss Ferrenberg. Mu sical numbers were presented by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wurzburg, Miss Fer renberg, and others. Fifty persons were present. While in Lincoln Miss Ferrenberg was notified that she had been elected to a position at the head of the vocal department in the Bap tist college at Grand Island. She will henceforth divide her time between this institution and the Presbyterian college at Hastings. Ji 4t -31 tC rt" tT Mrs. E. E. Spencer and Mrs. C. II. Warner will entertain the M. M. whist club this evening. This was organized r Mrf ! life m1 MISS FKANCES LEW, of Sioux City, la.. Who for a month has been the guest of Mrs. L. J. Herzog at 1747 N street. Tuesday evening Miss Irene Dullenty was surprised by a number of friends who wished to help her celebrate her birthday. Miss Morgan and Miss Cleveland furnished music. Games were played, and light refreshments were served by Miss Dullenty and Miss Lee. Those present were: Misses Emma Houston. Stella Morgan. Mary Kaskill. Etta Donner. Mamie Dee. Nel lie Dee. Agnes and Clara Berger. Ma bel Long. Irene and Grace Dullenty. I-aura and Edna Cleveland; Messrs. John McShane. Joe Leahy. John Sulli van, Frank Dai ley. Frank Grady, Kob Reed, Henry Grace. George and Leon King. Will Kodgers, Iouis Tanney. George Gaskill. . j ... t? ," rC The engagement of Miss Josephine Cable of Davenport. Iowa, to Mr. Dan Wing a former prominent business man of Lincoln, now of West Newton. Massachusetts, has been announced. The marriage will occur January the twenty-second at the home of the bride's parents in Davenport. Profes sor and Mrs. DeWitt B. Brace, Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Lewis, and Air. and Mrs. S. H. Burnham will attend the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Brace will return to Lincoln on Thursday and will be ac companied by Mrs. Brace's father and sister, Mr. Wing and Miss Wing of West Newton, who will visit in Lincoln for a time. 3i 51 -Ai c r 7c Mrs. A. L. Hoover and Mrs. E. C. Babcock entertained the southeast cir cle of the First Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon. Twenty-five ladies were present. Miss Burruss and Miss Bessie Burruss added greatly to the pleasure of the guests by rendering a number of vocal and piano numbers. as an afternoon whist club but the generous hearted women who compose its membership soon decided to meet in the evening and admit their hus bands. The next innovation was to play euchre instead of the more serious game, now dancing after rerresnments is the custom and old fashioned songs are sung before parting. What will be the next step in the evolution is un known. '" AL - '? 7? f Mr. and Mrs. It. H. Oakley and Mrs. Will Maxwell gave a large card party Saturday evening at the Oakley home. Nine tables accommodated the guests at six-handed euchre. Mrs. John B. Wright and Mr. W. F. Kelley won the royal prizes. Mrs. W. O. Thomas re ceived the prize for shouting. The din ing table was prettily decorated in pink and six guests at a time were served a two course luncheon. Mrs. Robinson of Chicago poured coffee. Tc "7Z" Mrs. A. G. Billmeyer entertained the L. A. kensington Tuesday. All of the members except one. and a number of guests were present. Mrs. Patrick in the garb of a fortune teller read the palms of those present and fortold for them all sorts of good luck. Miss Cald well entertained the ladies-with two interesting stories cleverly told. Dainty refreshments were served. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Sea crest. -5i -i 4 .1" f f Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Stevens gave a small dinner last evening. The table was decorated with pink roses and the pink tint prevailed in the viands which were served in five courses. Guests were Reverend and Mrs. Louis Greg ory. Reverend and Mrs. M. A. Bullock. Mr, and Mrs VH. Wallace.