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O R e o 7 T v SOCIAL EVENTS OF THE WEEK, A Brilllant Awakening Among Omaha Boclety People. ANNUAL BALL OF THE ELKS, Yiyperton Phantom Party--Mrs. Hal- ler's Red Reception—Last Ball of the Esmeraldas—Weddings, Balls and Parti s The Eiks Ball, ¥he great social event of the season was the sccond annual ball of the Elks, on ‘Wednesday evening, at their headquarters in the Continental biock. Elaborate prepara tions had been made for the event and 1o ex pense had been spared to make the party a Bwell aftair. The parlor, lodge room and din Ang room were tastily decked with smilax and rarest flowers, and the national colors were hung tastily on the walls, The dining ¥oom was the great artistic triumph, surpass dng any similar effort in Omaha. The tables Were arranged in the form of the letter k, Yhe initial of the lodge, and banks of flowoers ard pyram{ds were arranged at the ends and corners, The menu was in keeping with the decorations and comprised the rarest dain ties, The service of the wiaters was perfect, 'The carpets of the lodge room and parlors had been covered with canvas for the accommodation of the dancers, tumes worn by the ladies were mtlemen appearing in full evening dress (here were present: Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Thurston, Mr, and Mrs. T. M. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wakefleld, Postmaster and Mrs, C. V. Gal- lagher, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Goodrich, Mr. and Mrs, M. A. Upton, Mr. and Mrs, 1. W, Miner, Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Sholes, M Mrs, 1. D.5Shull, Mr. and Mrs. Max M jss Nellfe Morse, Mr. and Mre hillips, Mr. and 'Mrs. W. B. Aloxande Mr, and Mrs. T. . Tuttle, Mr. and Mrs. ! €. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. E. Rood, Mr, and Mrs. W. N. King, Mr. and Mrs, Edward ickinson, Mr. and Mrs. William Gyge isses Shoars, Metz, Terry, Parrotte, dan of St. Louis, Wilkins,” Ceambers, man, Goldsmith, Morris, Canfield, § 5 Garnean, Seaver, Thompson, Dennctt, Mein- berg, Rheem, Finley, Collins, Recd, M Jordon, Metz, Gordon, Heth, Leonard, Coombe, Tirrell, Parke, Lindsay, Roeder, Taylor, Berlin,' Wyman, Barton, Parke Morris, McClure, Smith, Zehrung, of Li coln. Among the noticeable toilettes were: iss Nellic Morse, heavy black brocaded silk, lnce garniture, Mrs. Mav Meyer, corn-colored satin, black lace trimmings. Mrs. Augustus Pratt, black lace. Mrs. J. M. Thurston, white satin, en train, Mrs. I W. Miner, pale blue moire, wine velyet polan Dickinson, corn-colored rt. Mré. D. V. SI red silk surah. Mrs, J. A, Wakefield, light cream black i H, D. silk, Shaw, heliotrope silk and Miss Motz, black v Mrs. Rood, r skirt. Mrs. D. H. Goodrich, nile green silk with black la Miss' Lizzie Canfield, pink silk and light blue satin trimmings. Miss Jordan, cream-coloved s M. Orr, black silk w M. Bartlett, black silk. . M. Phillips, | od theater cos- tume, aslies of roses s Mrs, William Gyger, black silk. Mrs, T. F. Tuttle, black silk, lac monds. vet, 1 silic surah, lace over din Hyperion Phantom Party. Any one stepping into the Masonic hall Thursday evening would have been at first glance startled with the wierd und spectral scene presented, Silent and ghost-like fig- ures sheeted like the conventional spook flitted through the mazes of quadrille and waltz like grim spirits mocking the pleasures of the living. While the mad whirl of some of the changes recalled the dance of the wierd sisters in Macboth und needed but their sepulchral tones to make the illusion complete. It was hard to believe that this rgation of spectres was only the mem- { the Hyperion club entertaining them- selves with a sheet and pillow e party. For some weeks the event had been the talk of particularly the lady members of the club, and the question was not, as usual, what to wear, but how to wear it. However, their usual ingenuity came the rescue, and the ult was some very mneat robes, despite their grotesq 8 The party proved to be a great s s, and a fittin; close to a brilliant s on for the Hyporions. The disguiscs were perfect, and but few recognitions were made. The un: masking took pla in the course of the dances, and resulted in a_succession of sur prises as familiar faces appeared from behind ghostly vestments. (The ladies were then given time to rearrange their bangs and duncing was resumed, continuing until. their al hour—midnight. Refres 8 B interlarded at their proper se: At the close of the party 1t was discovered that a number both of the ladies as well as gentle- men had forgotten to bring their headgear with them, as they had come to the Ly with thelr heads enveloped i pillow cas They had to ride home bare-headed or their ghostly head dress, und con merriment was produce lowing were among the persons The Misses — Stickney, Sue King, Jen- nie King, Edith Maine, Bertha Wright, Birdic Cook, Lorena Smith, of Council Bluffs, Lottie Byrne, — Keene, Anna Vapor, Maniic Mc- Lam, Inez Hascall, Mollie King, Florence French, Josephine French, — Kreb lie Sexauer, — Duncan, Carrio McLain, Angie Boyce, Jessio LeClaire, Mrs, Jones and Mrs. Green. The Messrs. (i, A, Ostrom, G. A. Joslyn, i F. Day, F. E. Hollinger, Mr, Fullc Van Gorder, — Stecve, T. 8. Gregor. W. E. Wakeficld, W. J. Byrnes, W. C. Milii: gan, J. Weber, I Green. J. . Buleli, J. H. Vaughn, G. R. Crandall, E. B, S R Sherman, B, E. Mufit, W. H. F. C. Craig, R. C. Francis, W. E.W and & number of other M'DONAL] RENNAN, On last Tuesday morning Miss Katie Bi nan, sister of Ed and T, F. B known contractors, of this cit, under most happy auspices o Mr. M. O'Donnell, of Stillwater, Minn, The cer mony was performed in'the Holy Trinity church by Rev. F. Koopmans, J., during a solemn nuptial mass, of which the clergyma mentioned was the celebrant. ‘The choir was increased for the occasion and sang with tell- ing appreciation Lambillotte’s Paschal mass, the entra: of the party and friend to and the exit from the church being signalized by Haydn's wedding march, which was excel lently rendered upon the' organ. The bride was attended by Miss Manno Costello and the groom by Mr. T. K. Brennan, the brother of the bride. A large number of friends wit- nessed the ceremony, the altar during the same being richly decorated with fresh and flagrant flowers. After mass tho party re- paired to the beautiful residence of the bride and ber brothers in Binney street, Kountze lace, where a reception was held for several hours, and an elaborate bridal breakfast spread for the party. ‘This levee was at tended by numbers of admiring friends who extended congratulations to the happy party und whiled away the time until the evening when the bride and groom took the train for their future home in Stillwater, Mich, During the reception, & number of happy episodes oe- curred, prominent among which was the drawing of prizes enclosed in rosettes made from the bride's dress. The first of these, with an emerald ribbon was drawn by Miss Rose Smith, which augured success in_every undertaking, Miss Celia Hughes, of Council Bluffs, fortunately selected a rosette with a cold ring, which seemed to indicate an early f-.m,.\ Miss Mollie Lacey, of the same place, selected a miniatuve vial with a small pill, which was mterpreted as meaning be- tothal toa physician. Miss Mary F. Bren. nun drew all the sweets of life, symbalized i sugar plum, and Miss Maggie Kennedy iches of life in an old cent nickel “Dlic donations of the friends of the bride were as follows Mr. John FitaPatrick, Chicago, Mr. ard Mrs. John O'Graay, toilet se or, tray and cups; Baby O'Grady, potato masher and toothpick holder; Miss Jine Ward, table lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Fo. yarty, Marseilles spread and towels ; Misses Sumiil, handsome paintiag of the Madonna nd IKate Dee, silver butte Mrs. Joseph E. Southard, i Mrs. J. O, O'Regan, silver water pitcher and cups; Miss Mary Mo T TR YT THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, APRIL 8, 188, ~SIXTEEN PAGES. KELLEY, STIGER & C SPECIAL SALE Parasols and Sunshades ‘We will open Monday morning an immense assortment, comprising all the latest novelties in Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, at astonishingly low prices, 100 Black Satin Parasols, (lace trimmed), natural sticks. $1..76,would be cheap at 82.25. 100 Black Satin Parasols (@lined and lace trimmed) with fancy na- tural stick, 82.00; worth 82.76. 76 Black Satin Parasols, with fancy changeable linings, lace trim- med, 83.50, worth $4.50. 100 22-inch Plain Satin Parasols, gold mounted frames, with fancy white ivory handles, blacks and tans only, 83.16; worth §4.00. 100 22-inch All 8ilk Moire Para- sols, natural sticks, assorted colors, $3.25; worth 84.25, SUN UMBRELLAS. 125 26-inch Twilled Silk Sun Um- brellas, paragon frame, natural sticks, 81.65; worth 82.25. 100 26-inch Twilled Silk Sun Um- brellas, paragon frame, fancy silver crook handles, 82.16; worth 83. 76 26-inch All Pure Silk Sun Um- brellas, natural sticks, finest paragon frame, guaranteed to wear, $2.65. ‘Would be cheap at $3.50. HOSIERY. Special Bargains for Next Week. 100 dozen Ladies' Ingrain Lisle Thread Hose, split feet, black and as- sorted tan shades only, 25c¢; good value for 87ic. 100 dozen Ladies’ Extra Long Cot- ton Hose, full regular made, fast col- ors, in black, tans, modes, seal, navy and cream, 25¢; worth 37c. Onyx Stainless Black. Ladies’' Onyx Stainless Black Cot- ton and Lisle Thread Hose at 50c, 65c and '76c a pair. This is the only absolutely fast black hose made. Should they crock or fade in wash- ing we will refund the money. Underwear. Ladies' perfect fitting Ribbed Lisle Vosts, made from the flnest combed Sen 181and, 25¢; worth 37ic. Corner Dodge and Fifteenth Streets. LINENS. At 75¢. 7 plecos Bleached Damask, 63 inches wide, allnew patterna. These goods have never been sold by us for less than ©0c—for this sale, 76c¢. 6 pieces heavy Bleached All Linen Damask, 72 inches wide; our price for this week $1.00 Reduced from 81.25. 8 pieces heavy and extra fine Blenched Double Damask, 72 inches wide, samo quality sold elsewhero for $2.00. Our price for thissale, $1.25. NAPKINS. 100 dozen 3-4 and 5-8 Bleached Napkins at $1.756; regular price, 82.26 100 dozen 3-4 Grass Bleached German Linon Napkins, the best napkins yet made for hotels and res- taurants. Our regular price on this napkin is 82.75 per dozen. Monday and all next week our price will be $1.95. 385 deozen 3-4 Bleached Irish Linen Napkins. other dealers ask §4.25 for same goods; our price for this sale, $§0_0. TOWELS. 20c. 20c. 20c. 200 dozen Huck, Crepe and Dam- ask Towels, extra large sizes, for Monday 20c¢, reduced from 25c. At 40c. 50 dozen hemstitched and open end knotted fringe Huck and Dam- ask Towels, reduced from 60c. At 50¢ The best value at this price will be found on our counter this week. This is an odd lot and the regular price on such goods are '75¢, 86¢ and 81.00, reduced to 50c. l.cgse BED SPREADS, Marseilles pattern, extra large size, reduced to 81.00; worth §1.35. CARRIAGE LAP ROBES and LINEN HORSE BLANKETS in end- less varriety. SPECIAL SALE! Black Lace Flouncings. ‘We will commence Monday niorn- ing the groatest sale of 42-INCH BLACK CHANTILLY and SPANISH GUIPURE LACE FLOUNOINGS that has ever been attempted in this city. Allnew and perfect goods of French manufacture, all pure silk and perfect shade of black, and comprise all the latest and choicest novelties. 42-INCH BLACK OHANTILLY FLOUNOINGS, French manufacture, all silk, at the following prices, which we know are extremely low, quality considered: 81.25,81.45, 81,75, 82.10, 8235, 82.85, 83, $3.85 84, 8$4.25, $4.50, 85.50, §6.25, 87.25. See these goods before buying elsewhere. 42-INCH BLACK SPANISH GUI- PUREFLOUNOINGS, French manu- facture, all silk, at the following prices, which cannot be beaten: $1.40, $1.75, 8215, $2.85, $3.85, §4.26 SHORT LENGTHS. All our short lengths of Black Chantilly and Spanish Guipure Flouncings will be offered regardless of cost. 42-INCH SWISS EMBROIDERED SKIRTINGS-SPECIAL BARGAINS ALL NEXT WEEK at the following prices: '70c, 85¢c, $1.00, §1.25, $1.50, 81775, 82, 82.25, §2.50, 82.75, $3, 83.50, 84.50. 22{-INCH SWISS EMBROIDER- ED FLOUNCING in beautiful dainty designs; just the right thing for chil- dren's Gretchen dresses; best value ever offered in this city, at 50c, 85¢, 75c¢, 85¢, 81, §1.10, $1.25, $1.35, 81.50, | 175, 82, 82.25 and $2.50 a yard. orner Dodge and French Satines! French Satines! Our Immense Variety of Styles in French Satines, manufactured by FRERES KOECHLIN. Allof them our own exclusive designs and patterns and CONTROLED in THIS CITY. Every novel and choice shade shown, both in plain colors and fanecy making a large and varied as- sortment to select from. This quality we especially recommend for actual wear, fast and durable finish. by us colorings Novelties in Wash Gaods. FRENCH GINGHAMS, SCOTCH GINGHAMS, ZEPHYR GINGHAMS, ZANZIBAR GINGHAMS, CHAMBRAY GINGHAMS. In all styles, Shephard Checks, Stripes, Barsy Plaids, ete. Com- binations and Solid Colors we guarantee them to wash. Our Novelty Plaid and Stripe Scotch Fancies with plain to match., The handsome colors and patterns to- gether with the Faney Hemstitch effects, entirely new, makes them very choice. See them before pur- chasing a wash dress. Faney Terry Cloth, a new Cot- ton Fabric for Summer wear; beautiful shades in Cream, Pink, and Blue. Large variety of Shades in Crazy Cloth, suitable for Portier’s Draperies, Sash Curtains, ete. See our handsome line of Morie Silks, both Black and Colors beautiful Changeabie Surah Silks, Novelty Plaid Surah Silk India Pongee and China Silks, W hite Shanghai Silk. * We offer decided inducements to Ladies who want a Spring, Jacket, a wrap, a Newmarket or Shawl,Jackets with or without Hoods and Tailor made, price $2.00. All Woollacket for $3.00, splendid fitting. A handsome striped Jacket, braid trimmings, $4.80. The morethan liberal pat- ronage given Cloak Dept., during the past week warrants us in saying we show by far the best assortment Jackets at $5.00. to be found in Omaha, Diagonal Cloths, Check Cheviots and Colored Cloths, including the best line of Stockinets in choice Shades and Mohair stripes. We show an elegant Himalaya Cloth inJackets at the very low price of $8.80, an English Serge splendidly made and Satin lined, Our price $10.00 on sale in thecity elsewhere at $12.80, Our cus- tomers tell us we show the bes line of Newmarkets to be found in the city; $9.80, $18.80, $17.00, $19.00 and $22.00, are the prices at which we offer a choice select- ion of Raglans U markets, ete.,, Spring Shawls in Choice Shades and Colorings in price from $2.00 and upwards. We call special attention to our line of Embroidered Fichus with knotted Silk Fringe. The goods are very handsome and meeting with favor everyweere; we range them in prices from $2.28, upwards to $16.50. We show a well selected line of Star Shirt Waists in all the Grades of Mater- ial from 28 cents to $1.80. The Sterling Flannel Waists, $1.283, $1.85, $1.50 and $2.00. 1In Jer- seys we offer the best values in the city, prices from 78 cents to $4.50, our of ifteenth Sts. ble linen; Mr. and sil fruit dish; Mahon, Monmouth, 111 Mrs. Frank McC Miss Maggic Millet, card receiver; Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Conlon, ‘silver tea set: Mr. and Mrs. Captain O'Donohoc, castor; Mr. J. P. and Mary 1. Brennan, pepoer, salt and vine: garset; Mr. G. and Ellen' Holmes, hall mirror’ and hat rack; Mr. and M John _ Mulvihill, silver salad dish Miss Maggie Kenned, i Miss Mamic . Rush, or fruit dish: Miss Mollie Lacy and Mrs. Fox, Council Bluffs, Ta., set silver teaspoons; Mr. Martin Hughes and family, Council Bluff: ver cake stand; Miss C. Hughe worked handkerchief; Hamilton nd Miss Rocbuclk, hall mirror; M C. Brennan, silver butter kiife Mrs. M. Lee, silver kni and Mrs. J. [, Nichol, table Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Whalen, silver fruit dish} Mr. Tom Ilynn, sct linen; M Brennan and daughters, Mrs. S. . and d two s teaspoons; ' Mr. and Mrs. It O'KKe MacGeoghegans and_Mitchell's “History of Ireland;’ Misses Nanno and M Costello, dozen breakfast plates; Mr. T F. Brennan, gold bracelets to the bride and diamond pin to the bridegroom. brot Mr. and Red Reception. One of the most delightful society events of the past weel was the red reception given by Mrs. Haller yesterday afternoon at the esidence of George W. Lininger, corner of Eighteenth and Capitol avenue. The obeau- tiful residence was most elegantly decorated for the occasion, red being the prevailing color, red lampshades, ribbons, drapery and flowers being used in rich profusion. The dining room was a per the predominating color, and wax candles. The draped in the same color, and from this il- luminator to the four corners of the table were festooned four bright red ribbons. “The liberal use of this flaming coior and yet the absence of anything gaudy was a_trivmph of artistic taste, The beautiful pictures and statuary in the parlors were an_unending sour of entertainment to the visitors, The Turkish boudoir, hung with rich porticres and other tapestrics, hand-made in- oriental countries, was a source of wonder und de- light. Mrs. Haller was assisted in Mesdames Metcalf, Wheeler, Dysart, Heth and Osborne, the last named lady being from Council Bluffs, la. The following is the list of some of those present : Mesdames Woolworth, Summers, Allen, Kurty, Coutant, Kaufman, Squires, Wind- sor, Powell, Colpetzer, Du Bois, Morse, Bartay, Millard, Tabor, Page, Lacey, Bron stoy, Cornish, Sharp, Hall, Orr, Clark, Wakeley, _Garabrant, Burnam, Paxton, Kitchen,' Clarkson, Stebbins. Misses Col- lins, Wakeloy, Yates, Hawks and Kerr, both of St. Joseph, ‘Ma., Burns, Bridges, Shears, Ida and Mattic Sharp, Ijams, Koyte, Wall, Gilbert and Rockman, Mrs. Haller's costume was of satin (white) with train, red plush trimmings, diamonds, Mrs. Métcalf, shell pink satin en traimn, square neck, diasmonds. Mrs. Wieeler, white moire with bluc em- broidered net trimmings. Mrs. Chase, ashes of roses, caskmere with red trimmings, diamonds. Mrs. Vaille, black velvet and tulle cut de- collette, corsage boquet of red geraniums, Mrs. Dysart, black moire and lace combina- nation (square neck), diamonds Mrs. John Heth, black lace dress, pearl ornaments, Miss Osborne, of Council Bluffs, black silk and lice with biue trimmings, diationds. A bevy of Council BIuffs' fairest repre sentatives were in attendance. . Mrs, William Vaille and Dysart presided later in the even- ing, to the entire delight and pleasure of all, in the dining room. The Emmett Party, ‘The original mission of the Emmett Monu- ment association has long siace been seryed, but the club still survives as a strong sociul organization to keep alive the intervest in Ire- lund and Irish people. On Monday evening the association held their eighteenth wnnual ball at Masonic ball, and fully 1% couples were in attendance: thore were also preseut delegations from South Omaha, Platte Cen- ter and Blair. Among the prominent persons in attendance were noticed Dennis Cunning- hary, Mike Lee, John Keagh of Platte Cen- ter, and @ number of others. The hall was tastily decorated with red, white and blue relieved at intervals b green silk bunuers adorned with appropriate wottos. On one were the worde: “‘Thy Sous Arise to Hreak Thy Chains.” On another: ‘“In Unity is Streogth.” On & third: *Ircland Will and Must Be Free.”” The last was em- blazoned will the natosal esculcheon, & ov andelier above was receiving by Charles Vaill, harp. 'The occasion was throughout a de- lightful onc. The committee on arrange- ments, to whom generally is due the eredit of a successful ball were A Murphy, P. Shar- key, J. H. Feeny, M. Lee, D. A: Hurley and Captain John O'Dononoe. The reception committee w b of John Graves, Peter O'Malle Tallan, M. P. O'Brien and P, J. Tighe. The fldor manngers, T. O'Neil, P, C. Hi J. M. McMahon, John Fitzpatrick, D. Cunningham, C. J. Smyth, P, J. Barrett and Ed O'Conner. An alda So. Barker hotel, any which the Although this is the fir as met with decided success. At this last referred to mine host, Baleh of the eclipsed his previous efforts to en- tertain the club, and made cveryone fecl X The programmes aud Among Birne; ster party was given by the Esmer- 1 club Monday evening last at the 1d was the most enjoyable of s given thig scason. cof the club it present we Me: A Barrett, Will Baker, Coombe, L. Co outh Omaha, M. L. Doy 12 Balch, Epeneter, A. Bower, ilich, Jefferics, 13, C. Bell, . Vaughan, Lombard . H, McKenna, J. A. Ry Wakefield, Shipmian, ner. Th ington, S Byrne, Baleh, Lizzie Bénson, Nellie Benson, Bruning, Leland, George, Davol, Richard son, Smith, Emma Brandf, Minnie Brandt, Brown, Moorse, Hutchison, Mrs. Von Slyke, Mrs. Neil, Mrs._Gilman, Mrs. Smith, of avenport, I, Mrs. Magrane and many others, The supper wa features of the oceasion. The beautifully decked with flow aiters perfect in their servi marched in to strains of music. was superb, one of the most elegant tables were s and the The guests The supper An Editor's Marriage. Last Monday, Mr. J. A. Hospodsky, editor of the Narodni Listy (Bohemian paper), of this city, was married at Wilber, Neb., to Miss Mary Semilsky, one of the fairest daughters of Saline county. Judge Ryan, of Wilber, officiated. A number of friends, among them his colleague, Mr. John Rosicky, of the Pokrok Zapadu, with Mrs. Rosicky, John Hofman and others, attended the wed: ding. On Tuesday the happy couple and at- tendants returncd to Omaha, and & grand re- ception awaited them at National hall, wher congratulations and wedding presents were theorder of the day. A Pleasant Event, The social at the First Presbyterian church Thursday evening was well attended. Those present listened to an excellent literary and musical programme. Among the special features was the quartette composed of Messrs, Crager, Pratt, Smith and Pierce. With tlie aid of harmonicas and a piano they rende lent rausic. A vocal solo by Mrs. W lled forth ‘enthusiastic up plause. The recitation by Mr. William T Hellee was well received. After a few re marks by the pastor the evening was devoted to social enjoywent, Tur Pieses’s ball was one of the biggest balis given in Omaha_ this scason, nearly fifteen hundred bewg in - attendance. Th hall was tastily decorated with flugs, pic tures and implements of the craft. The parade in the afternoon in which the U, P, Fire company, the Veteran firemen aud the policemen took part, was a splendid pageant ON Fminav evening some thirty couples vave Herman and Henry Drexel o surprise party at their, home ‘at 1248 South Tenth street. ‘The sudden influx of visitors be wildered them for a few moments until they began to realize y were the victims of u surprise. The guests took possession, furnishing some very palatable refreshments and tho evening slipped away between card playing and dancing. Mu the day AND Mas. MEeYER celebrated den wedding anniwversary on Tues- ning last at their elegant residence on upper Douglas street. The handsome parlors were thronged with the intimate friends of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer, who danced to the strains of the Musical Union. An ele- gant champagne supper was served at mid- night. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer were the reci ents of a number of handsome wooden pres. ents, amang which was an exquisitely carved writing desk, & gift from Mr, Meyer's ew- ployes. N Now. 7uaz Lent is Over, the Parncll social ub comes out of its temporary retirement 10 once more enjoy_themselves “in their bi- cekly dunces. The hop of Wednesday ning was tha twelfth of their series this scason and Cunningham’s hall was crowded ith pleasurc-loving. sons and daughters of rin. Mr, Collins acted as floor man- ager and his assistants were Morns Cain, J. T. Fitzmorris, John Kervin and Louis Con: nelly Chit Chat. H. L. Chamberlain has returned from the Royee returned from New York city on Friday p . H. McLean, of New York, ank Ramge., r. H. B. Hudson ant trip down and Mrs, 1. fter at Judge Dundy b days and confined to his house. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Dew from Florida the first of the week. Morris J. Meyer, of St. Louis, is the guest of his nephew, Adolph Michacls! Next Tuesday evening Mr. Gustay Hahn to be married to Miss Paula Marschne 1e Uniques giv il ball at Cunning. huw's hall on next Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs G. W. Logan returned from their western trip the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Withnell returncd from their California trip early in the week. James A Bev of Sutherland, Fla., is the guest of his old-time friend, Mor'ris Mor- rison, Mrs, John P, § ton, D. C., for a th mothe C.S. Crowell bid his friends in this cit £ood-bye yesterday to go to Denver, wher he will locate On Tuesday Business Ma the Herald, was joined by Springfield, 11, Mus. General O'Brien Frances returncd from waukee on Friday. Miss Mary Rouch, pri at Dunlap, I, is is the A. McAndrews, on C; Mr.and Mrs. J.T. Evans have returned from their two months' sojourn on the Pacific slope greadly improved in health, s, A. F. Bosche, 202 North Nineteenth , Eave a pleasant tea party Friday ning o a number of friends. Dean Millspaugh, of Minneapolis, formerly rector of Trinity cathedral, has been the guest of Dean Gardner this weck. Mr. W. J. Carter has gone to the frontier counties 0 the state to write up the country along the new branches of the B. & M, Mr. and Mrs, Charles H. Dewey, after a delightful winter among the orange groves of Florida; have returned again to Omaha, Mr. R. H. Blose left yesterday for his old home i Wabash, Ind., Where he will spend a month in recuperating and visiting old friends, F. F. Patrick was married to Miss Fannie W. Brown, of Fremont, on Wednesday They make ' their future home at Patrick, Wyo, Mr. A. P. Nicholas has returned from New England after two months visit there. Mrs. Nicholas will 'prolong her stay for two or three weeks yet, The ladies who attended the Elks’ ball de clare that the proper interpretation of the initials of the' lodge—H. P, O. E.—is *'best people on earth.” Henry Teating and bride, of Lamont, 111, while on their return from their bridal’ tour in the west, stopped a day or two in Omaha the guest of fripnds, Mrs. Magrane gives her ¢losing social of the season on Thursday evening, Apri and is making preparations to eclipse her Christmas matinee, The continued ill health of Mrs. General Crook, for a month past_has necessitated a change of climate, and she left this week for Oakland, Md., her old home to, recuperate, G. D. Zimmerman, a_popular young bank clerk in the Uuited States National bank, left for Minneapolis the first of the week o step into & more remunerative position in that city. Mr. and Mrs, Metcalf have returned to Omaha after & four months absence. Their is the guest has returned from a Ast. D. Muir arnam., s been il the will be found past three v returned art has left for Washing. > months’ visit with her ager Merritt, of his wife, from and their her daughter trip to Mil- cipal of the schools t of the family of street, winter was delightfully passed in Southern California and Texas. On Tuesday evening Mr, Oliver H, Marion was married to Miss Carrie F. Referstein. The ceremony took place at the bride's resi- dence, 1820 Corby, the Rev. A. F.Sherrill officiating. David C. Rowden, one of the new police- wen who bears quite a rescmblance to Chief , has followed the example of his su- perior officer in taking to himself a wife, he lady is Mrs, Foley, 1024 South Twelfth street. Mr. H. A Pear_and Mrs. Vena Shower- man_were united in wedlock on Monday cvening. Tmmediately after the cercmony they left for Denver' and Sult Lake Cit where they will pass two weeks of the honeymoon children's party iing at Exposition will be held Friday all. The little oncs will make out the invitation list and sell the tickets at & ke charge of the aair until ¥ o’clock, when the eniio! and chaper vill take up the dance, fiftec for then smont, and Miss were united in nun Presbyterian J chaible. The tifully ted in honor of 1d many fricnds were present Pleasant afternoon, two young so- v iadies strolling d's opérahouse. “Oh, Lill.”" says > t's Booth of us g0 up and get seats for Humlet,” Lill looks faint and glancing reproachfully at Mavel say h, gracious, Nell, please don't say such a thing again. 1 can’t Barrett,” - iceable Where He 1s, Milwaukee Tribune: The Denver associntion of the alumni of Michi university has started a movement sceure the appointment 1o the va chief justiceship for Judge Coole: chi of “the inter-state i ame has been mentioned Vaite's chair,which command %0 much respect and confidence us that of Judge Cooley. The president could not do a better thing for the supreme court t 1 to put Judge Cooley in Judge Waite's seat, but to do so would inflict an irveparable loss on the commission of which Judge Coole been the guiding spirit. The success of the railrond commission 18 due more to his adminis- tration than to anything elsc, and the public sc upon which he has e tered as its presiding officer is so 1m- portant, and so mueh remains for him to do in that position that it is a serious question whether the country ean afford to have him take a place that will it of his services as commissioner of inter- nal The wise and gulation of 1l rreat railronds of the country is second in importance to no other “duty of the government and while it would no doubt be n just and proper recognition of his ability as o lawyer and of his integrity as o man to elevate him to tho highest honor th country is able to confer ufimn his profession, the country could ill afford to dispense with his services in his present v sponsible position. In other words easier 1o fill the vacancy on the supreme bench than it would be to fill his place on the insterstute commerce commission, - A Novel Clock. A patent for a new clock or chronom- eter has just been granted that is at- tracting considerable attention herve, It is the invention of W. H.and J. D. G A of Maryland, who claim t it can e made 1o run, if necessary for years after wound. Other specinl features of the clock that it is absolutely noiseless when in operation and does away éntire- ly with the pendulum and balance now used in clocks and ches, unning gear including both the striking and time mechanism consists of but six wheels and it requires but one spring to propel both of these ats ments by the rise of a partial self- ing spring constructed to two of the wheels. The inventors utilize the pow wasted by friction in other time-pieces, thus ennabling the clock to run & much greater length of time with the same motive power—or by one winding up. The inventors intend to work a revolu- tion in clock-making by the introduc- viuge I chureh, & altar was b the event Scene More Ser to tion of a perfect time-plece which, they say, because of its simplicity, can be manufactured at much less eost than the many excellent low-priced time-pieces wanufactured in this country to-day, ECHOES FROM THE ANTE-ROOM Determined Efforts to Expel Saloon- keepers From the Masonic Order. A SECRET SOCIETY SENSATION., A Knight of Honor in Every Sense-- The A. O. U. W.—Doings of the Oda Fellows —General Lythian News. A Seccret Society Sensation. A sensation has just developed in the se- v civeles of a neighboring state. ral weeks ago the columns of the daily press were filled with an account of an at- tack by highway robbers upon a well known young man who was a member of at least six sceret organizations for one of which he acted as Ou this occasion the £000. The determined he shoula the umount and - generously relieved anfortunate official of all liability in the matter, The young treasurer expressed and heartfelt gratitude and once more s sumed his vows of eternully existing in a sphere of brotherly love. But a-certwn mem- ber of the lodge felt very little sympathy with the sufferer. This gentleman determined o follow up und wateh closely every action of the supposed viem, A short time after ‘the robbe the treasurer of the soe lischarged ; f 1 _his busin use, ns he ted, asuperior ainst him, Suspicious facts were placed before the lodge in the young man’s absence and an - investi- gation demanded. A~ committe was selected and work was commenced on the accounts, The intricate and puzzling system which the young man had employed in keeping the books of the lodge left the committee wholly at se; An expert was called in to conduct the examination, but after laboring fruitlessly gave up the job in despair. Then the younj treusurer was called upon for an expluna. tion, und he appeared 10 be very willing, An evening was set, but the young man on thut pirticy sning was confined o his bed and elaimed to be suffering from a bud cold, Upon the second eall he appeared before th » His smooth tongue and plausible Junguage were once more called upon to do duty in defense of their owner's honor, but uilea. The committce was not (o be und demanded satisfactory and not rhetorical explanations The discrepancies in the accounts were numerous ather large in umount, 'The treasurer gave no explanation of the diserepancies, but in order to straight. en himself guve the lodge twenty-two notes, payable at the rate of o wo months, 1o cover the deficit of £05.5 in his accounts, “The lodge, of which he was the treasurer, hus expelled the young man, and as speedily 5 i possible with their , the other or- ders are doin g the same Merited Confidence, The case of Joseph W. Branch, treasurer of the Knights of markable one. 4g0, @ Prosy Sev his thanks supreme Honor, s a re Mr. Branch was, up to a year rous merchant of St. Louis, The confidence in his financial standing and integrity was unshaken; but to the surprise of all he met with a most disastrous business failure in the summer of IS§7. At that time Mr. Branch was holding a large amount of money, the funds of the Knights of Honor, JL was but natural that, in the presence of sucha failure, the mémbers of the order should becowe alarmed for the welfare of their money. 1n some sections the members, with perhaps pardonable indiscretion, pub’ licly bewailed the loss their order would sus tain, In the midst of his personal troubles, Mr. Branch was waited upon by the oficials of the grand lodge and an accounting called for. A thorough investigation showed that the ruined merchant had _been true to his trust. The affairs of the order had been kept distinct from those of his private busis ness, and every dollar he had reccived minus the disbursements as shown by proper paper, was safely deposited in & bank to the credit of the supreme treasurer of tne Knights of Homor. Through all bis personal reverses the unfortunate gentleman had proven himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him, It is very likely that Mr. Branch will s0on recover from his fnancial difticulties. The great confidence his bretbern Lave in Lim s shows by the fact that Josoph W. Branch 1 supreme treasurer of the order 14, 1884, up o March 140f the pr Mr. Branch has rec $11,476,001,70, yet the ince Jihe nt year ived and - accounted’ for Saloonkeeping Masons, About a year ago the grand master of the A F. & A, M. in Missouri created & sensa- tion by declaring the business of saloonkeep- ing to be a Masonic offense. At its lash session the grand lodge of the state sus- tained the position of the erand master and result was that a number of saloonkeepers who were Masons accepted their demits. A arge number of liquor dealers still retain their membershin, 1o order to enforce the edict of the grand lodge on this question, the present grand master has issued & proclamation. he grand master notifies all subordinate lodges in the jurisdiction to give all their members who are engaged in the sale of alcoholic liquors, the option of quitting the business or withdraw- r the lodge n mpliance with this orde aro to huve charg ferred againat them, which chas tried in the usual manner. In edict has been recognized by bt few of the lodges, Some of the most prominent Masohs of that city are persisting in the enforcement of the order. Other and more conservative members say thoy are perfectly willing that the occupation of saloon-keeping should be disqualification for membership hereaftory they hold, howoever, that it will be an injuss tice to_expel roputablo members, who are saloon-keepers, and who hecamo Masons long before the edict was thought of. Theke claim that the action of the Grand Lodge as to those already membors was in its nuturg ex post fucto. and ttempt to enforce the order will cause serious trouble, shoes. Piovas J, Porter Post, G, A, R.. whs mustored in I'riday_evening by Junion Vice Department Commander Comrade B, C., arkinson, of Seward, Neb., ussistod by ndes Davis, Cuscadon, Dennis, Allisony Davidson ana others. After muster th cloction of ofticers and_their_installation by Comrade_Parkinson followed. The po-’ starts off with a charter membership o seventeen with the following offic Commander, J. G. Mills; 8. V. o Lo G Maginn: J. V) C. G, R, Rathbun; stirgeor Dr. S, K. Spaulding; adjutant, G. C. Bone ner: quartermaster, W. S, Askwith ; chaps, lin, B. West: officer of | da. day, W. €. McLean; oficor guard,’ D. 0. Clements; sergeant major, W, Stewart; Q. M.'S., A. K. Rhoades; delegate to department encampment, S, K. Jackson: alternate, L. F. Magion, Afte the installation of the ofticers the membey with the installing officers and invited guesf sat down to wsplendid lunch prepared by the wives and dgaughters of the comrades, "1t is’ expected that within a few weeks the mem- bership will be fifty when it is the intention of the post to have'a camp fire at their head® quarters in Goodrich hall on Saunders street, A cErTAIN lodge in‘Omaba has adopted ' novel plan to awaken interest in the order among the careless members. Like many other lodges this particular one has many members who keep their dues paid up romptly, yet who “never fail to miss'a meeting.? “In order to bring these delins quents to time the secretary of the lodge has been instructed to issue to cach of these ,a note requiring their_attendance on a certain night *“‘to meet certain charges in which you arc personally interested.” The intention is to present charges in an informal manner against the delinquert and require him to give his excuse for absenting bimself from the meetings of the lodge. A promise “to sin no more” invariably results in & with- drawal of the charges, ~ It is, however, tho manifest intention of many of ' the lodges of the various secret orders here to take serious steps to sccure a reasonable uttention from all members to the interests, of the lodge, If extreme measures must be adopted it is probable that many of these will decrease their membership to some ex- tent by dropping delinquents from the roll, Tue spcoxn aniual social of Omaha Division No. 12 Knights of Pythias was given last Wednesday evening at Masonio hall. Preceding the grand march an exhibi- tion drill was given by the division under mmand of Captain John Hayward, The dificult and appropriute movements made showed the excellence for which thy division is famous and the pride of 1ts pains- taking commander was fully justified. Dur- ing the evening the silent manual was per- ‘med by 1 of the division,and elicited v applause. The entire affair was one rfect enjoyment, A1 Pusoxt, Neb.,” Priday evening, April Centennial lodge 1. O. O. F. of that city red by 150 visiting Odd Fellows. ‘They came to witness the beautlfal work of thislodge in the degree for which, as well ag in numbers, it is claimed to be the banner lodge of the west, The visitors were from Schuyler, North Bend, David City, Lincoln, Wahoo, Arlington, Blair, Stanton, Norfolk, Pilzer,” Ainsworih sceola, Newman's Grove, Hooper, Yor whia and other places. Re hment e spread and en- Joyed by a large num we on transportation for the m of the supreme lodge K., ready being importuned by the senger agents to decide on their ular route. A lively competition and ling low rate will no doubt result, and cvery member should tuke advantage of this by assisting one of the greatest secret 80« y “demonstrations this country has yet tnessed, Cincinn; of P. al ., grand chancellor of Nes braska, Kuights of Pythias, has met with serious financial troubl His many friends in Omaha entertain the hope that he will res cover from his misfortune, Riciann O'N A WOMAN'S RELT ganized in conneet G. A R.; the ne received, ¢ Cotrs will soon be or- . Potter post, papers having been’ obrated Easter Monday h o aancing party Monduy evening &t Junningham hall, A large number were in attendance, and o delightful evening was passed. Tue A. 0. 0. H, SINCE 115 oreanization the Knights of Honor ha paid out in- death benefits $28,- 211.845.04 up to March 1, 1888, This amount has been paid to the heirs of 12,000 deceased members, Two or the Omaha divisions K. of P, will compete for prizes at Cincinnati in June, They are Omaha No. 12 and Black Eugle No. 17. Mt Suasta 1or6e, K. of P, will give & social at Centrul hall Monday evening, AL brothers of sister lodges are cordially ims vited to be present. Tur Kxi6uts Temrran ball, which takes at Maso hall Tuesday evening, miscs to be a very successful affair, i by the Plattsmouth Thursday night. A most a8 spent. A SOCIAL WS givi lodges A. O. U. W. enjoyable time ans of Oliver lodge 88, A, P, & at Seward, Neb., arc preparing to erect a' commodious buildin rLonar, K. 0f P, will work in TPhursday uight. Six Pages TRIAN rank of leefuring throughout Ne- » Ancient Order of Us J. G Tari braska on Workmen.! on Samanirax lodge K. of P. will put Gsquires through to Knighthood Thurs- day night. LaNceLLor Division No, 14 K. of P. will hereafter meet regularly, hay ing been reor- ganized Owana Reavest K. 0f P, will hereafier meet cvery Wednesdsy night in Krounze block. o How to Hlod Tools in Tempering. Iron Trade Review: A manufacturer of Philadelphia of great experience, ag well as of much intelligenco, instruets his workmen to hold large steel tools in a north and south line while the tools are being tempered. He says that many years ago he noticed that such tools would often fly apart when bein, tempered if held “east and west,” an that the liability to such accidents wa= greatly lessened, if not entirely obyk ated, if the teol was held “north and south,”

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