The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, April 12, 1902, Page 6, Image 6
HUlJMBMHt'JH' 'L'J 11 THE COURIEB SOCIETY NOTES LIFE'S MAZY WHIRL An epidemic of amateur theatricals has struck Lincoln. Not a week passes but that one or more hostesses enter tain friends In this way, and even the churches are taking advantage of the fancy to enrich 'their treasuries. If this presages the passing Of the ken si ngt on, -well and good. There has been just enough gaiety this week to keep society moving without ex haustion, and it was remarked at the Wilson party how fresh and altogether lovely the belles were, it j H- Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wilson gave a beautiful danc ing party at Walsh hall. Two hundred people In brilliant costumes were pres ent and the decorations were lovely. The dancing hall was In green and white, many palms and Easter lillles being used. Wall pockets suspended on the casements in the parlor were filled with pink roses, and bouquets were on the table. The centre piece on the table in the supper room was a large basket of American beauties and smllax, with a bow of ribbon which matched the tint of the roses tied on one side. The lights were white candles In crystal sticks. Mrs. W. TJ. Wilson poured coffee and Mrs. A. R. Mitchell served salads. Mrs. W. C. Wilson was charmingly gowned in white lace. Noticeable among the gowns worn by the guests was that of Mrs. I. P. Searle, an elegant green panne velvet. Mrs. John B. Wright wore white lace; Mrs. J. A. Buckstaff black lace over green Bilk; Mrs. C. G. Crittenden, black net over taffeta; Mrs. D. E. Thompson, a flowered pink gown trimmed with billows of lace; Mrs. W. M. Leonard, white satin; Mrs. Lewis Marshall, pink silk; Mrs. A. R. Mitchell, black and white silk; Mrs. W. B. Wilson, black velvet; Mrs. Steb bins, black silk; Mrs. Robinson, black silk; Mrs. L M. Raymond, blue silk; Mrs. W. H. Raymond, black with garnitures of red. Many of the young ladies. Including Misses Burr, Miles, Odell, Cochrane, Raymond, Har greaves, were in white, as were also Mrs. Mark Woods, Mrs. Seacrest and Mrs. W. G. Morrison. Miss Prout wore a lavender gown; Mrs. Walter B. Hargreaves, black and white; Miss Hays, pink; Mrs. Homer Honeywell, white broadcloth; Mrs. John Dorgan, lavender; Mrs. George Woods, black. The music was line, the floor ideal, and all combined to make this one of the most delightful of the dances of the season. Chancellor and Mrs. Andrews were at home Wednesday from five to seven o'clock, to all -members of the faculty and their wives, and to all regents and their wives. Invitations were extended to more than two hundred persons, nearly all of whom were present. The drawing room and library were beauti fied with big bunches of superb Ameri Ican beauties. The chandeliers and candelbra throughout the house were entwined with smllax. The dining room was In yellow and green. A mound of exquisite yellow roses was on the table, and roses were on the buffet, and yellow shaded candles il lumined the room. The coffee table up stairs had a mound of pink roses in the centre, and was lighted by pink candles under pink shades. The din ing room was thrown open at six o'clock, and a buffet supper was served in three courses. The two substantial courses were served In the dining room the coffee and sweets upstairs. Mrs. Andrews was assisted by Mesdames J. L. Teeters, H. B. Ward, W. G. L. Tay ' lor, C EL Bessey, T. M. Hodgman. Wil lard KimbalL The gathering was in formal, homey and altogether delight ful, and while a large number was present the spacious rooms were at no tlae crowded. A large number of ladies and some men availed themselves of the privi lege given by Reverend and Mrs. F. S. Stein of meeting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burdette Monday afternoon. All club women and their husbands were in vited by Mr. and Mrs. Stein, who, with Mr. and Mrs. Burdette received the callers. Mrs. F. M. Hall presented the guests and Mrs. H. M. Bushnell assist ed in doing the honors In the drawing room. Mrs. W. H. McCreery assisted by Mrs. Ralph Haggard, Miss Garten and Miss Cochrane served punch. Most of those present had seen and heard Mr. Burdette before so the in terest of the callers centered mainly In Mrs. Burdette, who. as president of the California federation of clubs will be the official hostess at the biennial to be held in Los Angeles next month. 3Irs. Burdette is gracious and charm ing and will no doubt be an ideal hostess. Mrs. William Gold played Mendels sohn's wedding march as the members of the bridal party took their places, and after the ceremony Miss Edna Mayer, a niece of the bride, played "The Wedding Bells." An elaborate luncheon was served at two long tables which were adorned with Easter, lilies and ferns. Only relatives and Inti mate friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer left at six o'clock for New York, where they will reside. Saturday evening at their home, 2813 Vine street, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jenkins celebrated their tenth mar riage anniversary. Master Paul Grif fiths, In evening dress, admitted the guests. Mrs. Griffiths and Mrs. Bowen assisted in the drawing room. In a Japanese tea room Miss Clara Beman, wearing a silken kimono, served tea and waiters. Master Roger Jenkins, also in oriental costume, assisted Miss Beman. Stories weird and stories witty and jokes new and old, inspired by the fragrant beverage, were told by the guests. Gifts of cut glass, tin, wood and silver were left as souvenirs. In vitations were extended to Messieurs and Mesdames George Waite, William Griffiths, Roy Hussong, Harry Bowen, Ward Richardson, Samuel Hall, Lewis Trester, J. H. Burk, W. C. Shinn, C. J. LEAH LOUISE METER, Who scored a distinct success in the soubrette part In a recent play pre sented by the senior class of the Lin coln high school. Miss Marian Camp, a talented pupil of Miss Lucy M. Haywood, gave a piano recital Monday evening at St. Paul church. Miss Camp has remark able technical ability for one so young, and has temperament to a marked de gree. The audience showed apprecia tion by liberal applause. Miss Florence Robinson assisted Miss Camp. The program: Theme and variations In F major, Tschaikowski. Butterflies, Gustav Weber. My Heart is Weary, A Goring Tho mas. En Route, Godard. Autumn, MacDowell. From an Indian Lodge, MacDowell. Three Etudes, Chopin. Scherzo In B flat minor, Chopin. My Heart To Hear Thy Voice, C. Saint Saens. Concerto in G minor, allegro con fuoco, andante, Mendelssohn. ie Tuesday at one o'clock at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. Simon D. May er, 1225 H street, was celebrated the marriage of Miss Anna Mayer and Mr. I. H. Meyer of New York city. Rabbi Simon of Omaha officiated. The house was decorated with palms, ferns and Easter lilies. The bridal party stood under an arch of palms for the cere mony. Miss Mayer's wedding gown was of white nun's veiling made en train. She wore a veil and carried a shower bosquet of lilies of the valley. Whitmore, E. E. Tullis, Bert Towner, Milton Schwind, Denton, Eldin Taylor, Selby Beman, Mrs. Pike, Miss Beman, Mr. Grant Hogeland, Mr. D. F. Easter day, and Masters Paul Griffiths and Ralph Bowen. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Clarke gave a handsome dinner Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Raymond. Covers were laid for forty two on seven small tables, which were adorned with baskets of flowers. The bride was seated at the dining table which was decorated with Easter lil ies. A sheaf of lilies was fastened by white ribbons to the back of each chair and the ribbons were carried from there to the chandelier, forming a can opy over the table. The men pro gressed from table to table with each of the eight courses. After dinner Mrs. John B. Wright, Miss Raymond and Mr. Burnham sang. Kappa Kappa Gamma spent Satur day afternoon at the state farm and the young ladles greatly enjoyed in specting affairs In general. Those who went were Mrs. Burnett and Misses Manrid, Hays, Richards, Wilson, Jeary, Whedon, Funke, Edmiston, Out calt, Whiting, Griggs, Field, States, Cunningham, Shedd, Stephens, Locle, Bennett, Mabel Bennett and Louhe XULTKTCUVCB. Mrs. Elizabeth Valentine was sur prised on her fifty-ninth birthday an niversary, which occurred Saturday, by a company of friends from the L. of G. A. R., the woman's relief corps, and the G. A. R., who gathered at her home to celebrate the occasion. Arm7 songs and a guessing game made the time pass quickly. Refreshments were served Messieurs and Mesdames A. Eastman, R. E. Losee, C. C. Gingery, J. H. Valentine, F. A. Truell, Knight, Jos. Bolshaw, E. B. Fancher and A. H. Randolph; Mesdames Hildebrand. Sherbln, L. M. Pratt, Burdfck, Mc Klnster. LUlle Pratt, Hill, Gilmore, Walsh, Hunter, Smock, Finelty, Shoe maker, Denham; Messrs. Clay Dawson, Brad Ringer, G. B. Vaughn; Misses Eunice Burdick, Maud Burdick, Mable Hildebrand, Edith Pratt, Winifred Valentine, Cadna Owens, Bessie Pratt. Libble Owens, Rena Losee and Masters Joe Randolph, D. Eastman and Harold Reynolds. Miss Ethelyn Bignell will give a card party this evening In honor of Miss Edith Butler, of Council Bluffs. Six hand euchre will be played, and first and second prizes will be given. Pink and white carnations will be used for decorating. A two course luncheon will be served. After refreshments Mr. Ramsdell, who is a fine magician, will entertain the guests with legerdemain. The guests will be Misses Chadwick, Winifred Bonnell, Losch, Auld, Alice Auld, Moore, Reynolds, Palmer, Walk er, Cady, Mackin, DuTell, Grlmison, Murray, Spalding, Nance, Casebeer, Whitcomb, Allen, Miller, Parks, But ler; Messieurs Brown, Crandall, Pow ell, Peterson, Clinton, Sweeley, Mudge, Home, Lawlor, Wilson, Matson, Haw ley, Schwarz, Anderson, Hedge, Pol lard, Moore, Hurtz, Farney, Barnes, Hall, Phillips, Huse, Ramsdell. The W, T. M. met Thursday after noon with Mrs. R. H. Switzer, 421 North Twenty-seventh street. Rcll call was responded to with quotations from Alice Carey. An ancient spinning wheel which had been the property of some of Mrs. Switzer's ancestors, was exhibited. Refreshments were served by Misses Switzer and Westcott. Those present were Mesdames Hess, Gentzler, Evans, Steele, Clark, Morse, Harlan, Holben, Lasch, Lane, Pierce, Edleman, Shefdeman, Kaufman and Mrs. West cott, who was a guest. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Edleman. Quotations from Will Carleton. I The senior class of the state univer sity gave it's annual promenade last evening at the Lincoln. About fifty couples were present. The committee consisted of Mr. Charles Wells, chair man; Mr. H. E. Crandall, master of ceremonies; Messrs. O. G. Home, F. K. Neilson, H. K. Barnes, Dexter Clinton, Frank Martin, Griffen, Welch, Powers; Misses Hays, Montgomery, Druse, Reeves, Wilson. The chape rones were Chancellor and Mrs. An drews. Professor and Mrs. Barbour, Professor and Mrs. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Haggard. Refreshments were served in the ordinary. Mr. -and Mrs. James Tyler celebrated their marriage anniversary with a card party last evening at their home, 1635 K street. The marriage occurred thirty-four years ago in England. The house was prettily decorated with car nations, smilax and ferns. High five was played, and prizes were given. A luncheon was served In three courses. Guests were Messieurs and Mesdames Robert Boyce, George Clark, De Forest Green, Joseph Hoppock, A. H. Pauli, H. Gardner, James Tyler, jr., E. G. Tyler; Misses Waring, Lucy Waring, May Tucker; Messieurs Jacob North, and Fred Tyler. Mrs. J. F. Ludwig of Arizona, who has been very ill for some weeks at the residence of her sister, Mrs. C. E. Yates, is convalescing and it Is thought that she will be able to return to her home in three weeks. Mrs. Yates will accompany her to Salt Lake city. "