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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1903)
THE COURIER SOCIETY NOTES LIFE'S MAZY WHIRL This has been a full week and many pleasant functions have been given. Notwithstanding the fact that Ash Wednesday comes next week, there are ever so many things planned, and many of them for the latter part of the week. Musical people who did not hear Ga brllowt8ch, are as busy trying to give reaspnable excuses, as were the people of old who were bidden to a wedding feast or something of the sort, and de clined the Invitation; but these musical people receive not one grain of comfort from those who heard the great Rus sian, as each one tells them they have lost a rare opportunity. At eight o'clock Wednesday evening, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. K. Griggs, 1548 South Seven teenth street, were married Miss Dorothy Margaret Griggs and Mr. Bertrand Eu gene Buckmaster of Tacoma, Washing ton. The bride and groom, unattended, entered the drawing room to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding music played by the bride's sister. Miss Nellie Griggs. The ceremony was performed by Chan cellor Aylsworth of Cotner university, beneath an arch of palms and ferns, mingled with white roses and carna tions. The youthful bride was pretty and girlish in her wedding gown of cream crepe de chine over taffeta, which was elaborately trimmed with antique lace. She wore a veil caught with a dia mond and pearl sunburst, the gift of the groom, and carried bride roses. After congratulations ice cream and cake were served in the dining room by Mrs. R. A. Drain and Misses Mabel Bennett, Claire Funke, Jessie Outcalt, Inez Manrid, and Louise Hargreaves. The room was adorned with daffodils, and the young ladies who served wore yellow or white gowns. Misses Helen Field and Grace Bennett served punch in the library. The present room, which was filled with glittering cut glass and silver, and much pretty china and linen, attracted much attention. A fine new piano was the gift to the bride from her parents, and a quaint silver spoon sent by the bride's grandmother, made the relic lovers green with envy, for it was once the property of Sir Robert Morse, who was the great-great-great-greatgrandfather of the bride. Mrs. Buckmaster has resided in Lin coln for ten years. She has been very popular with her young associates, who sincerely regret that she is going so far away for her marriage takes her to Ta coma. She is a member of Kappa Kap pa Gamma sorority. Mr. Buckmaster is manager of a litho graph and engraving company in Ta coma, and he and his bride will be at home in that city after March fifteenth. Out of town guests at the wedding were Mrs. Ralph A. Drain of Kirkwood, Illinois; Mrs. J. W. Buckmaster of Stu art, Iowa: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rlna ker of Beatrice: Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kil patrick of Beatrice. Only relatives, a few intimate friends, and members of the bride's sorority were present. The W. T. M. were entertained at a fancy dress party, St Valentine's night. at the home of Mrs. A. P. Mickey, one of the club members. The beautifud resi dence was brilliantly lighted and artis tically decorated in red and white hearts. Twenty-five members of the club and their husbands began to arrive at eight o'clock, arrayed in costumes of many hues and wonderful construction, that certainly were unique and appropriate to the occasion. In most cases the disguise was complete, the Identity of the wearer remaining a mystery until the hour came that all should unmask, when many sur prises were in store for those present. A minute description of all the costumes would be impossible, but in the company were several who deserve especial men tion. Mrs. Raymond, as "Dolly Var den." decked in a costume that was the height of fashion years ago accom panied by Mr. Raymond, whose gro tesque clown uniform contrasted strik ingly with the one worn by Mrs. Ray .mond. Mr. Hess as a typical Irishman caused much merriment, as also did Mr. Master and Mr. Morse In their clown suits. The noble red man was rep resented by Mrs. Gentzler. resplendent in all the trappings usually worn by the untutored savuge, representing Minne haha, the Indian princess, who was met later In the evening by a "brave" in the person of "ye host," A. P. Mickey, whose costume proclaimed him to be one of the noblest of his nice. J. S. Sherdemau as "Farmer Hayseed," amused all by his awkward actions and quaint expressions. Mrs. Sherdemau as "Aunt Dinah," exem plified the old southern mammy and ex cited much curiosity on account of her voluminous makeup. Mr.. Steele ds Queen of Clubs, In a striking costume, of black and white, was much admired. Others present were equally deserving of mention. The guests were asked to hunt for hearts with numbers on and. partners were found for various games provided for entertainment. At the eleventh hour all were asked to remove their masks Edna Hurley, Gntce Bennett, and Wini fred Sherman. Mrs. Rleger was assisted In the drawing room by Mesdames F. K. Lahr. J. H. Violet and M. H. Vanden burg. Master Walter Eberly admitted the guests, and Miss Ruth Lahr was up stairs to direct them. The largest function of the week, and one of the loveliest of the present season, was the muslcale given Tuesday evening by Doctor and Mrs. Charles Franklin Lndd in honor of Mrs. S. A. Latta and Mrs. Olive Watson. The" beautiful large drawing room is an Ideal place for such a gathering, and the two hundred guests were comfortably seated. Palms and American beauties adorned the end of the room In which the grand piano stood, and In the other end were meteor roses, red azaleas and carnations, while the cozy corner, which is one step higher than the floor of the main room, wns beautiful with jonquils. The program was given by Mrs. Robert A. Holyoke. soprano; Miss Maris Hoover, pianist; Mr. Carl F. Steckelberg. violin ist, and Mr. George Johnston, tenor. The musicians were enthusiastically re ceived and the program was consider ably lengthened by encores. Special In-J i ( V MRS. HARRY H. EVERETT ) and partake of a delicious supper served by the Misses Mickey. Heart-shaped delicacies were served In each course carrying out the general idea of St. Val entine. 54 -4 TS It" , A very pretty reception was given Thursday afternoon from half after three to half after five o'clock, by Mrs. C. W. Rleger, at her home, 1233 J street. More than a hundred ladies called. Mrs. Rieger received her guests in a gown of light blue silk mull with black and white stripes, embroidered in white. It was trimmed with black lace and touches of pink. Miss Laura Wharton of Delaware, Ohio, who received with Mrs. Rieger. wore black grenadine over taffeta, with pink trimmings. The reception hall was decorated with Golden Gate roses, and American Beauties gave added beauty to the drawing room. The dining room was exquisitely done in yellow. On a batten burg centerpiece, lined with yellow silk, was a mound of tulips and daffodils, and at either end were yellow candles In silver candelabra. Smilax and as paragus ferns were gracefully fes tooned on the chandelier, and from it depended a basket of yellow flow ers tied with yellow ribbons. The buffet was banked with ferns and flowers. Mrs. J. H. McMurtry in a cream gown, Mrs. Homer K. Burket in yellow, presided at the table. In a room above stairs, which was adorned with red carnations, azaleas and ferns, punch was served by Misses terest was felt in the song "So Blue Thine Eyes," as it was written by a Lin coln man, Mr. Howard Kirkpatrick, and is really a very pretty song. The following was the program: Hungarian Dances, Nos. 1 to 5. ...Joachim-Brahms Mr. Steckelberg. So Blue Thine Eye Howard Kirkpatrick Fruehllngslied (with Violin) Oscar Weil Mrs. Holyoke. Llebestranm- Liszt La Campanella Paganlnl-Uszt Miss Hooyer. In May Time Oley Speaks Thou Art So Like a Flower Chad wick Mr. Johnston. Murmuring Zephyrs Jensen Mrs. Holyoke. Berceuse Godard C&ratlna Rafr Mr. Steckelberg. In response to recalls Mrs. Holyoke sang "Mighty Lak' a Rose." and "Jap anese Love Song." Miss Hoover played as an encore " 'Twas a Lover and His Lass," by Xevln. Mr. Steckelbergs en core was a G string solo. Bach, and Mr. Johnston sang an Irish love song. After the music red Ices, wafers and fancy cakes were served In the dining room by Mesdames W. G. L. Taylor, J. H. McMurtry, and W. A. Green, assisted by Mesdames Ross Curtice. George Cran cer. Ralph Haggard. W. F. Kelley, and Misses Rose Foster. Marie Talbot and Katherine Agnew. The dining room was In gorgeous red. On a centerpiece embroidered with red roses and bordered with renaissance Iaci, was a mound of red tulips. A Rus sian samovar was used and there were antique brass candlesticks with red candles. Mrs. Ladd was assisted in the drawing room by Mesdames I. M. Raymond. C. G. Crittenden. C. II. Eubank. A. B. Ken nard. A. R. Talbot, V. H. Gerhart. and F. W. Brown. Mrs. Ladd wore a gown of white crepe de chine and antique lace. Mrs. Latta black crepe de chine. Mrs. Watson'H costume was a dream. It was a black lace, robe with ribbon embroidery In pineapple designs, and fagotted open work In scrolls, made over a slip of black chiffon, and another of white taffeta. Mrs. Holyoke wore a fluffy pink chiffon frock, and Miss Hoover white mallne with billows of lace, many tucks and much ribbon. All of the assisting ladles wore lovely evening gowns and the guests honored their host and hostess with their prettiest costumes. Mrs. Roosevelt has Just shown an at tention to the nrtlsts who furnish enter tainment for her musicales by posing for a special photograph to be presented to them when at the White House. She de cided to do this after frequently hav ing them present her with photographs of herself with the request that she write her name upon them. Most of the pho tographs were not good likenesses, and many of" them were quite old. The new photograph shows her with sufllclent of the White House surround ing in the background to make It famil iar to everyone. Mrs. Roosevelt spent .some hours In putting her autograph on the pictures, to have them ready for short notice. Celebrated musicians seldom come to Washington without asking the privilege or playing for the president's family, and to each, when asked. Mrs. Roosevelt pre sents her photograph and that of lhe president. All of the recent pictures of her, however, show the fatigue which has come Into her face since taking up the arduous task of satisfying the official public socially. . Nothing In this world Is sweeter than a baby unless It be a collection of babies, and no collection was ever sweeter than was that which Mrs. Har ry H. Everett Invited to her home to celebrate the second birthday anniver sary of her little daughter Margaret, this afternoon. The babies were ac companied by their mothers, and while the babies played, the mothers chatted, and all had a lovely time. Tomorrow Is little Margaret's birthday, bvt as the twenty-second fell on a Sunday the cele bration occurred today. The decorations were suggestive of Washington's birth day. Boxes of red and white pepper mints were given the children as souven irs. A dainty supper was served to the mothers. Mrs. Everett was assisted by Mrs. E. C. Merrill, who Is Margaret's godmother, and by Miss Florence Put nam. Those present were Mrs. Harry Reese and her daughter Margery, Mrs. George Risser and her daughter Marion. Mrs. W. F. Kelley and her son McClure. Mrs. R. H. Wolcott and her son Allan. Mrs. Harry Harley and her son Burke, Mrs. Crandall and her daughter Vir ginia. In honor of Mrs. Josephine Fish of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Wettllng and Mr. and Mrs. Seth W. Eddy gave a very enjoyable card party Monday even ing at the commodious Wettllng home. The house was decorated with pink and white carnations, and festoons of pink and white hearts. The guests surround ed eight tables for six-handed euchre. Mrs. Walter Ludwig received a cut glass dish as a reward for the high est score, and Miss Boyce was given a silver spoon as a consolation. Mr. Mark Woous won a handsome stein as the men's royal, and Mr. W. M. Widener a deck of cards in a case, as a consolation gift. Master Harry Schaup admitted the guests, and Mrs. C. J. Guenzel and Mrs. W. L. Sheetz assisted Mrs. Wettllng and Mrs. Eddy In serving a two-course lunch eon. Miss Jean Tuttle and Miss Long en tertained the junior girls of the high school at the home of Miss Tuttle Saturday- evening. Festoons of hearts adorned the house. Pretty valentines, done in pen and Ink by Miss Pauline Burkett. were used as targets at which the guests shot with bows and arrows. They were rewarded for their skill in shooting, by receiving as souvenirs the valentines they pierced. A two course luncheon, with sandwiches. Ice cream and so forth. In the shape of hearts, was served. About seventy young ladles were present. The Saturday Night club will give a dance this evening at Walsh hall.
