Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 22, 1888, Page 3

ARBOR DAY'S - ORIGINATOR. Sterling Morton the Recipient of Tributes of Respect. HONORS SHOWERED UPON HIM' Pocts, Statesmen and Eminent Men of the Country Tell in Verse and Prose Their Appre- ciation of the Day. In Memory of Arbor Da Nenraska Crry, Neb,, April 21.—[Special to the Ber.]—The originator of Arbor day, a national, a universal benefactor, must ex- perience a feeling of justifiable pride and satisfaction while noting the world-wide ap- preciation of the day, and especially with the efforts of the people of his own home and state, R To-morrow Is Nebraska's Arbor day, and 180 the birthday anniversary of the Hon. J, Sterling Morton, of this city, the originator of the day and practice of systematic tree planting in America, and in whose honor Nebraska Ciky in 1888 celebrates the day With unusual festivity. Along with a gen- eral observance and celebration the Daily Press will 1ssue to-morrow an Arbor day edition, to which contributions have been made by many of the most eminent writers in America as a kindly tribute of respect to the author of an idea that1s bearng fruit nnuall y in twenty-cight states and a num- ber of foreign countr Edmund Clarence Stedman, the silver- toned poet, contributes: § THE TREE PLANTER, Tribute of fruits be his, and glossy wreaths From roadside trees—and his the people’s loye, When east and west the wind of summer .breaths Through orchard, shaded path and sighing grove, Enyusn C. STEDMAN, New York, April, 1883, flox J. STrRLING MORTON, The Originator of Arbor Day. JAMES RUSSELY, LOWELL, James Russell Lowell writes as /001 FARM, SouTnnonovan, March 2 Dear'Sir: 1 thank you for the opy you 80 kindly offer me of uniting m, thanks with those of others to Mr. Morton on the 22 of April. T heartily wish that all our newspapers could be as usefully employed on that day. Our Teutonic _ancestors, it they -did not worship trees, at least held certain specie: them sacred and made votive offerin them on certain days of the year. In this _vegetable hagioligy the oak and the beech held the first places for the frugal reason, perhaps, that their mast furnished ¢ gratuitous food for swine, the ct one may assume, of these dwelle primeval forest. If the Aryan races mig- rated westward from Asia, they probably brought this cult with them, for there, also, trees are looked upon with religious venera' tion. The Greeks, in this as in other things, had a more imaginative faith and_associated the lives of superhuman, though not im- mortal, things with thosé of trees. 1 willingly confess so great a partiality for trees as teanpls me to respect & man in exact proportion to his respect for them. He can- not be wholly bad who has o sympathy with what is 80 iunocent and so beautiful. But quite apart frow any sentimental considera. tion, the influence of trees upon elimate and rainfall gi to the planting.of trees und to the protection of them where nature has al- ready planted them a national importance. Our wicked wastefulness and_ contempt for the teaching of science in this matter will most surely be avenged on our descendants. not, instantly rebuke, but she rives the breach of her 1 mn glad therefore to join in this tribute riendly gratitude to the inventorof Arbor Day. Ithiuk that no man docs anything more visibly uscful to posterity than he who plants a trce, I should answer the cynic’s question, *“What has posterity done for me that I should do anything for it by saying that it is all tho pleasanter to do something for those who can do nothing for us, Marco Polo relates that the great Kublai Khan planted trees more willingly becanse “his astrologers and diviners told him that they who planted trees lived long.” Lot me hope that this may prove true in the case of Mr. Morton, Faithfully yours. J. R. LOWELL, ARY TAYARD. in the SECH Hon. Thom; , 3 and an old pe end'of the author of Arbor Day, WaAsHIN C., March 31—TI am to record my vote in favor of public thanks to a living benef; without wi ing until “storicd urn or animated bust” are raised for him who is beyond the reach of such gratification, Prosent laws in Kansas may make it dan- gerous fora man to raise *a vine there, but a “fig tree,” under whose shade he m. cline 15 even there permissible, In braska a man may sit under both his v and fig tree aud ‘“‘none shall make b afraid.h Icount it my good fortune to have long known J. Sterling Morton, and appreciate his many delightful qualitics of head and heart. It was the wisdom of a good h and far- seeing sagacity that induced him, sixtcen years ago to lead the state board of "agricult- Ure to “'set apart and consecrate” a day for tree-planting. I do not say that Mr. Morton builded wiser than he knew,” but he built visely, and the expansion of his thought has wonderfully blessed his conntry, and de- serves the hearty thanks and recognition of his country in all sections, The wisdom and pertinacity of Jonathan Swift's sayings may now well be recalicd: “'And he gave for Lis opinion that whoover could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass Lo grow on a spot of ground where only one grew beforo, would deserve better of mankind and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.” 1f this were true of two ears of corn or blades of grass, how much more of a tree? “The tree: went forth on a time to anoint 8 king over them--and they suid unto the olive tree— ‘Reign thou over us” May such be the rule in these United States. I am very truly yours, T, 1", Bavano, PROM GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS, Weor New Buiontoy, Staten Island, N. Y., March 21T am very glad to join in grateful congratulations o the author of tho suggestion which has resulted in 8o beautifnl and serviceable an observance as Arbor day. Whatever makes a village or town more at- tractive promotes that local pride and public spirit, which aro the vital and_conservative forces of a great republic, and if the plantor of one shade tree is a public benofactor wiat shall we say of him who stimulates the planting of whole groves and forosts Truly your GEorGE W 3, T, HEADLEY, Mr, J. T. Headloy, the eminent histortan, contributes the following A Newnura, April i1, 1885.—I never bel that Arbor duy was ibe 1 flection—n carefuily matur it was an inspivation, springing spontaneonsly from tho hoart aud brain of the Huwan ingenuity con y of state, sessini not a singla obj Its material bone g that man is to be considered & beuefactor of his v who makes two blades of grass to grow where only oae grew before,’ what shall be said of him who makes & million trees grow where none grew beforet Its ma- terinl benott calculabl makes the bai ile and tho plain green with beu But these mater ert benefits, great as thoy are, ave siull compared with the moral of feet on the mind and b o people. In the young, especially the taste, cultivates the love of d provides pleasant, healthful impressions that never will bo'obliterated. The love of trees, I think, has a more elovating effect than even the love of fiowers, It is more strong and g, all these immediate benefits, Arvor veaches far beyond the loculities where ved. The ed in cer ctions, even cattered and have homes of theirown. The influence of this day will follow tiem there, and und the influcnce of their carly cherished pressions trces will be ted, not ouly around their dwellings but ulong the roads and water courses of the places in which they live, and thus cover tue land with beauty and blessing. All bezory then, 1o the founder of Arbor lly hocome “Thread Fos s MAHA DATLY BEE: SUNDAY APRIT, 22, 188 —SIXTEEN PAGES., KELLEY, STIGER & CO . Corner Dodge and 15th Streets. SUN UMBRELLAS. SUN UMBRELLAS. We take pleasure in informing our customers that after many experiments we have at last secured a line of Black Hosiery, called “ONYX” STAINLESS BLACK, which will not stain the feet or garments in any way and withstands the effects of perspiration as well as re- peated washings with soap and soda. We guarantee that the dye contains no ingredients likely to be injurious to the wearer or the fabric. Having thor- oughly tested the goods, we confidently recommend them to our customers as a article of great merit and one which will prove & boon to those who have long wanted a Black Stocking which does not stain or lose its color. We have full Jines of theses goods in both Ladies”, Children’s and Men’s, in plains and ribs, and guaranteed as represented above. * * HOSIERY. HOSIERY. HOSIERY. 05 dozen Tadies’ Solid Ingrain Tisle Thread Hose, with split feet, blacle, modes and tans, at 25c; regular 374c goods. 60 le nd ok, + sold for Ladies’ Brilliant Li , all full regular made dozen warranted fa modes, aud tans, at 39¢; nev less than 60c. Jersey Fitting Vests. Jersey Fitting Vests. 30 dozen Ladies’ extra fine quality Jersey Fitting Lislo Thread Vosts, with low square cut necks and silk trimmed, in ceru, white, pink and blue, at 85¢; good value for 81.15. EXTRAORDINARY VALUES N 42-INCH BLACK CHANTILLY AND SPANISH GUIPURE LACE FLOUNCING The success attending the sales of Black Chantilly and Spanish Guipure Lace Flouncings advertised by us last week has been so great that we have decided to offer the coming week STILL GREATER INDUCEMENTS by placing on sale 830 new pieces comprising the very latest and choicest designs yet shown, and have no hesitation in pronouncing them the greatest values ever offered in this city. 42-INCH BLACK CHANTILLY FLOUNCING. French manufacture, all silk, and perfect black, at $1.80, §1.45, $1.66, 81.87, $2.15; $2.25, $2.85, $3, 83.35, $3.85, 84, 84.50, $4.75, 85.25, 85.60, $6.25,87.25. We simply quote prices. Inspection and comparison will prove that our prices are exceeding- 1y low. 42-INCH BLACK PURE SILK “TOSCA LAMBELLI" LACE FLOUNOING, $7.25 ayard; actually worth $10.00. Experts could hardly tell the differ- ence between this gnality and the real hand run goods that are sold at three times tho price., 42-INCH BLACK SPANISH GUI- PURE LACE FLOUNCING. French manufacture, all silk, perfect black, $1.85, $1.75, $2.15,$2.85,83.371, $3.85, $4.50. Inspection and com- parison will prove that these prices are exceedingly low, quality consid- ered. Ladies’ 26-inch heavy Twilled Silk Sun Umbrellas with enuine paragon frame and assorted natural handles, at $1.68; worth $2.18. Ladies’ 28-inch Twilled Silk Sun Umbrellas with paragon frame, gold mounted ebony handles, at $2.25; worth $2.78. Additional Novelties in Parasols Including sevepal lots of very desirable styles at REDUCED PRICES! LADIES’ KID GLOVES. Ladies’ Z-button “Gypsy” Real French Kid Gloves, handsome embroidered backs, in the desirable shades, $1.18; worth $1.80. ‘We place on sale Monday Mornin special bargains in Spring Jackets. A line of strictly all WoolJackets which would be cheap at $4.50. and for the coming week, All Wool Jackets for $8.48, bound and finished with braid, colors Blue, Tobac and Terra Cotta. A Stockinet Jacket three colorings for $4.658 which would be consid- ered cheap at $8.00. Also a complete line of Jackets in newest shades and blacks from $8.00 and upwards, including a Novelty Jacket, gilt braid_trimming and loose white vest front, $20.00. A complete line of Embroidered Fichus from $2.25 to $16.80; Raglans Newmarkets and loose riLLing] front Ulsters from $8.00 to $23.50. h Beaded Wraps and Summer all buyers. awls at prices to meet the wants of Mother’s remember we carry a complete assortment of Shirt Waists for Boys from 28c¢ to $1.50. Kelley Stiger& Co, 15th s day. The sculptor’s art could not erect so nobie a monument to his memory as Jovin hands and hearts are rearing and shall rear to it all over this barren land. Yours very truly, J. T. HEADLEY. EDWARD EVERETT HALE. Rev. Edward Everett Hale, one of thomast, charmmg men and delightful writers that America has ever produ lowing suggestion : 30 Highland_strect, Roxbury, Mas 6.—I am certainly one of thos¢ who recognizo the service of Mr. Mor forestry worl, and Ithank you for an oppertuni I could wish that the press and those who write for it could consider a plan which scoms to me very important in the forestry movement, % Most of th es have sinking funds with which to provide for debts not yet due. It would be a simple and wise policy for a state 1o invest a considerable sum_annually from its sinking fund in fore Individuals hos- itate about a form of investment which docs not pay for many years. A state nced not hesitate, because 1t does not need the money for many years. A state uas also the powcr to make ‘and enforee the.laws which will protect its forests. With great respect, Yours Trul, oW GOVEINOR TIHAYER OF NEIRASKA. Lixcory, Neb., April 14.—1 take pleasuro in saying that I cordially endorse the purpose you have in view, To Mr. Morton belongs the eredit and the honor aving originated and inaugu in, Nebraska, As a result of his wi Nobraska set the oxample of planting trees; an example which has not only pervaded ‘many of the older stutes, but has even reached into for- eign lands. The planting of trees exerts n most whole- some mfluenco, and will in the futuro, confer incalculable blessings upon our r I gladly join in this public tribute of re « Mr. Morton. is name will ever be associ- ated with Arbor Day. Very truly yours, Jomnx M. CARL SCNUR Hon, Carl Schurz writes us follows: 175 West Fifty-eighth strect, New York, March 26, 1858, —1 “gladly join those who honor Mr. Morton for his zeal in promoting the planting of forest tr The man who does that deserves well of his country, 1 aw, dear sir, vory truly yours, C: Scnur: Lettars were also received from the pov- ernors of XKentucky, Colorado, Minnesota and New Hampshirve: also from wauy noted literary men of the country. The Newest Dodge. Detroit Free Pre “1 suppose T'm a'l to blame,” he was explaining at po- lice hendquarters yesterday, *'but you $e0 I'm in here on @ j and not up to all the tricks, T wasout for n walk last night, and as [ crossed Washington ay at State sireet a woman came walking up to me and sai ** fOh, mister, have you got a heart?’ I said [ had.” T'hen, siv,” she went on, me from a brute of a wan and home,’ “Just then Tsaw a man approaching, and the woman flung hersclf into my avws. The fellow came up within ten feet, cussed and growled a little, and theu wont off, When e had disap- ofd the woman thanked me for my aslced my name and addres ut off the opposit She had I missed to think protect sce 1ae watch and wallot, she took it, but—-" “Bat she did.” Well, yes. I hate to let folks know U'll have Looking the Wrong Way, Soteroiie Journal foot lightly poised on high, th stood, tod, passing b 2 why she should, With onc lo 30, coming elos And asked To serve proud To be of use to you.," , 1 blandly bowed, what I could Jdo , saying: “Fwould make we Then Hiaughtily she turned on me A look that froe blood. “If you wern't blind [ she suapped, “you'd S0 My rubber’s i the wd 1» { list of tho A"GAY WEEK IN SOCIETY: The Matrimonial Fever Threatens to Become Epidemioc. BALL OF THE OMAHA GUARDS. Union Dress Party—Mrs. Magranc's Closing Social—Dickens Meets the Press Club—K. of P, Social—Notes. Ball of the Omaha Guards. The first grand ball of the Omaha Guards on Tuesday evening wad exclusively a com- pany affair and is a criterion of the high so- ial stauding of the members of the organz- ion. Some of the leading society belies of city were in attendance and the affair was a brilliant social event of which the boys may weil be proud. The walls and ceiling were tustily hung with flags, fit and hand- some decorations for an armory, and it is to be hoped that they are to remain as perma- nent adornments, The refreshment tent stood at the south end of the hall and was handsomely dcoorated with bunting. On either side of it stood a stack of arms, with drumsosusponded in the center, The hall is admirably adapted to dancing, and the floor was in excellent condition, The event was a full dress affair and numerous cle- gant costumes were worn by the ladies. Among them were noticed the following: Mrs. Harvey, pink fallle silk and brocade, diamond ornaments, Miss Plummer, Nile green silk with pink flower trimmings, Miss McCrintock wore a striking costume of black luce over yellow satin. Miss Dixon looked petite and pretty in a becoming costume of white flanncl with yellow trimmings and jonquit flowers. Miss Bridges, of New York city, tlowered heliotrope silk; diamonds, Miss Touzalin, pink silk’ with pink drapery. Miss Lce, white silk, cut decolette, with novel slecves. Miss Sherwood, white foul- lard silk with olive green pauels and trim- mings, Among the spectators were noticed Dean Gurdner, Miss Jackson, Utica, N. Y.; Mis: Yates, Miss Hawks, St. Josebh, Mo, ; KKerr, St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Touzalin, Mrs, hl'f)\\' n, Miss Richardson, Mrs, Lowe, ers were Licutenant and Mrs, rvoy, Mr, and Mrs, Touzalin, Miss Green, ulpepper, Va.; Miss Plummor, Hartford, Conn.; Miss Allen, Dayton, O.; Miss Bridges, Opden N. ¥.: Miss Heffley, Council Blu scs Touzalin, B3urns, Dixon, Wilson, Brownson, ombe, Hurlbut and Licutenant Green, U. Captain Scharff, Licutenant Lowe, ant Mulford, Scigeant Morrow, geant ens, Sergeant Webster, Sergeant Hull, 6, Sergeant Reed, Wakeley, Willtius, Ba Sherwoo: tephens, ' Welch, Latha, Butler, Reed, Coen, lerwood. Mossrs, "I, W, Voss, Wilson, I Angerine, Bry Dickens and the Press Club, After the conclusion of Charles Dickens readings from his father's works on Tuesday evening at the Grand opera house, he was tendercd a reception by the Omaha Press club in their cozy rooms in the Metropolitan block, My, Dickens was introduced by Presi- dent Gregor, id in response to the wel- come extended to him, made a characteristic and most happy speech. It savored of the extemporized school for which the educated English are so noted. There was not the hesitation of a woment in finding a word with which to express the happiest and kind- His demeanor w that of well-bred, cultivated gentleman, i ease, grace and couversation there was everythmg to ds t and charm the beholder.” In honor to the guest, the tion was attended by Judge Wakele, Broateh, Judge Savage, Ge Webster, Ben Woods, Thomas I h J. Farron, of the Soap Bubble company; F. A. Balch, of the Barker; Alfred Meinb xander, Max Meyer, K ) tzmorris and K. A. O'Brien, of Gregory, of the Republican; ald; Edgar C. Snyder, Gurley, ‘B. B. Young, Jotter, Carl Smith, Railway News; 5. F. Woodbadge, World; irbrother, Beg. - Light refreshments served, and Messrs. Brigham and sang solos . au excelleut wmanuer, the who Speeches were made by Judges Walkely and Savage, General Webster, Mayor Broatch Councilman _Alexander and Max Meyer. And each of these offorts, in their way, was agem. In his remarks Max Meyer referred 10 his first reading of Dickens’ works, which was in a translation into German and before he had left his native place. Mr. Dickens caused some merriment by stating that one of the first and possibly the best translation of his father’s works into German was made by an Irishman, whose name was_Moriarit; who had succeeded in_turning the English slang into that of Berlin, which in itself was a most wonderful achievement, The recep- tion closed at midnight. Dress Party at the Armory. The members of the different dancing clubs of the city whose series of parties are ended, sighing for the waxed floor and in- toxicating waltz once more, decided to unite forces and give a grand social at the armor, The efforts of the persons having the matt in hand proved successful and an elegant social dress party on Friday cvening was the result. Fortunately the decorations put up for the Omaba Guards' bull still remained. The gentlemen were all attired in the con- ventional swallow-tail. The toilets worn by some of the ladies were perfectly dazzling in their loveliness and & complete list is here- with given: Miss Gertrude Chambers, Nile green cash- mero, V shaped bodic Miss Chambers, black lace, decollette, Miss Kennedy, black lace and diamonds, Mrs. J. . Collins, black lace and dinmond: red sash, Miss Wilson, mings. | Mliss Mabel Balcombe, white satin and ac Miss Balcombe, white surah. Miss Lake, pink and white silk. Miss Haucl, black lace and green ribbons, decollette, Miss Murray, black lace, jet trimmings, roses, decolletic, Miss Dickey, black lace, blue sush. Miss Williams, white' tulle, violet trim- mings. ~Miss Sallie McClintock, white nun’s veil- ing, Miss Platter, white satin, lace trimmings. Miss Jennie Murray, white china silk, olive green trimmings, decollette, Mrs. Hiteheock, white sillr, green brocade. Miss Smith, of 130ston, pink silk, Mrs. Yarneau, white moire silk, en traine, pearl ornaments. Mrs, Harvey, wine colored silk, real lace trimming. Miss Yates, pink silk. Miss Bridges, pink surah silk, decollette, Miss Plummer, black and ' yellow siik, festooned with roses. Miss Leila Shears, black lace, decollette, Miss'Jordan, black lace, decollette, Miss Hawks, pink silk, lace draper Miss Richardson, white china crepo. Miss Juckson, white moire aud luc Miss McClintock, Javender wmoire, pearl pasamentre, decoljetté, The following gentlemen were presen Messrs. Buruhammer, Hoagland, Ben Smith, Harvey, Hitchcotk, ‘Collins, Judge Lake, Kennedy, Doane, McMiltan, axton, Wilson, Morford, Gould, Poppleton, Barton, Morris, Hodges, Mylius, ] unders, ‘McCague, black lace and silk trim- Turner, Seaver, Heall, Sanborn, Car lin, Patrick, Hall, Wyman, Crary, Smith, Licutenants Grace and Wright, 1ts First Birthday. The Oriole lodge, Kuights of Pythias, which, though it it-has been in existence only a year, holds a high rank in every way among the lodges of the city, gelebrated its first birth- day Thursday evening at Metropolitan hall, ¢ rooms were thronged with beauty and chivalry and a delightful evening was en- joyed. Before the dancing commenced a fine musical and literary programme was p ented, nearly all of ‘the participants being members of this lodge of very versatilo talent. The first on the programme was Nat M. Brig- ham, who sang most acceptably O Happy Day.” He was accorded a splendid encor and sang again. Mr. W. R. Goodall's reci tion “Give Thunks,” was followed with th most iutense interest. Mrs. Clappe rende; the vocal solo, “'Flower of the Alps.” She was followed by C. W. Kyle, the orator of the evening, who delivered an address studded with literary gems - and orato ical . flights. Charley and Daisy Hig. gins gave -8 piano and violin solection of classical music that was perfect inits execution. Johm M. Tanner followed in bis usual cleyer manner with the song, *I Doubt if it Ever Oceurs.” . The_recitation, “Not in the Programme,” by L. H. Baer, was particularly good and he was given two recalls, A wole quarielte, consistiug of | with wusic. The dates Messrs. Snow, Searle, Wherry and Holbrook, rendered “Thé Trooper.” It was their first public effort together and was excellent. >rof. A. Walther closed with an instrumental solo. The remamder of the evening was de lightfully passed in dancing. Mrs. Magrane's Social. Mrs. Magrane's closing social was held at Masonic hall on Thursday and was a happy and notable event. The company was ju large enough to make the dancing comfort- able and evérybody was jolly and thoroughly enjoyed him and herself. The floor commit- tee consisted of W. D. Dennctt, W. J. Foye E. R. McMahon, J, H. Vaughn, Among those present were: The Misses Bertha Wright, Mabel Eaton, Fannie Eaton, Nyman, arrie Parker, Fry, Rateliff, Nellie Sexaur, Herrington, Shipman, Annie Powers, May Goulde, Susie Quealey, Copeland, Minnie and Emma Brandt, Whitney, Klambeck, Specht, Beacher, Dollie Harpster, Denison, Miller, Lomax, Mason, McClure. Mamie Deiss, Brown'and_Berinett; Mesdames Magrane, Copeland, Kennedy, W. O. Matthews, Ander: son und Skiles: Mcssrs, 15, 1. Muffitt, W. J. Foye, B. R. McMahon, Frank Barrett, Barrowclough, 1. C. Schneider, . H. Kos- ters, Oscar Goodman, J. H. Vaughan, H. Gallagher, W. D. Dennett,” A. Bower, I, E. ilchrist, G. T. Anderson, R, M. Patferson, M. Beach, H. T. McKenna, H, C. Drexel, 1. Singer, H. I. Plumb, Will Covinbe, B! D. Gates, J. P. Frenzer, F. A. Schaiter, A. V. Lichténberger, H. 8. Kendall, J. G, No- hoba, W. H. Reidt, W, B. Bell, C. £, Bentley, W. Grosh, E. M. Kinkel, J. E. Fisher, 10 | Jefterics, Charles Merle, E. Nelson Bal- duft, P. A, Bealey, W, J. Byrnes and B, B. Smith, Some beautiful costumes were worn by the ladies, und among them werc noticed : Mrs, Magrane was becomingly attired in a suit of light blue moire silk, Fedora lace, V shaped corsage. Miss Carrie Parker look colored silk, embroidered trimmings, duchesse lac diamonds. Miss Fannie Eaton, prettily attired in white satin and lace pearl trimmings, diamonds. Mable Eaton wore a becoming costume of pink and white lace, square corsage. Miss Shipman looked charming in lavender nun’s veiling, white swan’s down trimmings, sleeveless corsage, Marshal Nicl roses, Miss Mamie Deiss wore a handsome suit of blue sillk and moire square corsage, dia- monds. Miss Nellie Sexancr looked well in a suit of brown velvet. Miss Annic Powers, white velvet panels. Miss Gould, black silk, lace draperics, cor- sage bouquet of calla lillies. Mrs, Anderson, brown silk, velvet trim- mings Miss Mason, cream foulard silk, garnet plush trimmings, Miss Kinkel, black lac flowers. Miss Lomax wore a terra cotta suit with plaid velvet trimmings, skirt of ceru and terra totta silk Mrs. Copeland, cadet blue silk, bonnet to match. Miss Copeland, light silk. Miss Brown, tan silk, créam sash, Mrs. W. O. Matheivs, black silk, draperies. Miss Wyman wore & pretty suit of pearl colored silks, pink silk trimmings. d prett; 1 pink roses, pearl Squaro corsage, terra cotta suit with sleeveless corsage, lace . Burns Club, The Burns social club gave their second party this season at Masonic hall on Friday evening. About eighty lads and lassics were present, and heartily enjoyed themselves. At intervals the dances were varied with Scottish songs, solos being given by Miss Bowie, Mrs. Martin, Miss Maggie Meldrum and Mr. Alexander G Messrs, Willian 1d Thomas Meldrum, attired in Tartan , plaid and sparran, danced the Highland fling to the entire satisfaction of the Scots. The Butterfly Ball. Prof. Martine, the noted Chicago dancing master, has consented to take charge of the cowing Butterfly all, the yroceeds of which are to go toward erecting a building for the Creche society, The professor arrived in Omaha on Friday, and he aud Mrs, Morand have already matured the plans for the event, and are now busy pushing them 10 success. At least 150 cluldren ave to tuke part_in the carnival, which is to consist of a combination of the “Culprit Fay” wnd ‘‘Midsummer Night's Dream.” Fairies, brownies and other fanciful spirits wiil he introduced, The dancing and pantomiuics w! interspersed tle event SPECIAIL PRICES e sEmeNoe Wo have just received from the Fac- tories our Spring Stock of Mens' Kine Shoes, consisting of Cordovan, Kanga- roo and French Calf, in Hand Sewed and Hand Wetl’s, in all the new and nobby styles. Anyone wishing fine, Comfort- able and S h Shoes will save fully 50c to #1.00 a pair, by buying of us. Note prices below and see our goods. $7.50 for Mens’ finest Hand Sewed, Cordovan Shoes. Congress and Lace, B. . D Widths, French Toes, worth $8.50. $6.00 for Mens’ finest Hand Welt, Kan- garoo Shoes. Congress and Lace, “Waukenpfast” and Opera Styles, worth $7.00. #5.00 for Mens’ finest Kangaroo, MecKny Sewed Shoe. Congress and Lace Opera Style, worth $6.00. $4.50 for Mens’ fine Calf Scemless Shoes, Button. Lace and Congr French and Opera Toes, worth $5.00. LADIES’ SHOES. We will also continuve for one week the sale on Ladies’ $3.50 Bright Dongola Shoes at $3.00. Ladies’ $4.50 French Kid Shoes, Opera last, C. D. and E. Widths, for §3. Dodgo are May 24, 25 and The same entertan- ments have been presented - Chicago with marvellous success. Serenade to General Crook. The excollent band of musicians from Fort Omaha accorded Major General Crook a ser- enade at the Paxton Monday night. The performers were located in the corridor, which was erowded with an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. The balconies and re- ception rooms were given up to the gencral and invited guests, who re the elite and fashion of the city. Commissioncd offi- cers from the fort appearced in full uniform and assisted their brave and estcemed superior in entertaining the company. The serenade Jasted until 10 p. m., and the pro- gramme embraced classical ic and the popular national and ope day. Mrs. Pratt's Euchre Party. EOn Wednesday cvening Mr Pratt, 1203 Park avenue, gave a pl handed euchre party to a number of friend There were ten tables occupied by guests. Nine prizes were given, three royzl, three in- termediate and three booby. Thos took part were: . Mos and Mes Branch, Howell, Goodvich, Purvis, d, Bliss, Akin, Bartlett, Coats, Alexander, Taxton, Jones, finer, Morcer, Blake, Resdon, Bell, Evans, 1y, Kirkendall, Ambrose, I Alexander, Sholes, Mr Brown. Orange Blossoms. DALZELL—sMITIL, Wednesday evening ut the Hotel Barker, Mr. R. Dalzell aud Mrs. Grace Swith, both of Davenport, Ta., were united in wedlock by the Rev. A W. Lamar. The bride is a sister of Mrs. . A. Bulch, the wife of the genial host of the Barker, 1A —FIEE, Mr. L. B. Hail, a promincnt gentleman of Dorrance, ian., and Mis Iiva 'vee, daugh- ter of M. A, Froe, of this city, wore' married yesterday at the onic of the hride at Wal- nut Hill, Rev. J. S, Myers, of Springfleld, Mo, officiating, Miss Maulic Free, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, while Mv. J, S, Woodburh, of Omals, acted as_groomsan, The happy couple left'on the cvening. train for Denver, and after un_ extensive Visit, in Colorado will tuke up their abodo i Dox- rance The bride i3 one of tho most accomplished in this city, and possesses those Qualities of mind und heart which go toward ing man | while the groowm s a very stimablo young anan, Botl purtics ave to be congratulated on tho cxcllent ol have made. ANDREWS-GARARD, Mr. 1. R. Andrews, o prominent torney of this city, has won a _raro his successful wooing of Miss Mary U. 1., of Morrison, 111, Theiv m o church of the ( tierd, at Morrison, on Tuesday Lust, and v olegant and elaborate afur. Tho autifully decorated with 1 vines, aud the manly le und the numerous at- tendauts made sceno at once heautiful and Phe bride w y attired in atin, en traine, with pink nes luce and natura! dlowers, ws wore the conventional emony was solemnizod by o Kollock, ot Englewoad, ral hundred inlvite flowers and clamber groom, his lovely br full dress, Rey. & in the pi Kuests, ars Miss Gavard was pastor of iiversalist church at Morrison, and is a young woman of exceeding loveliness of haracter and beauty of fuco and form, s well as cndoy th sctunl alty ments of ¢ e, Andrews was of nton, la., bat tho 2 Miss M sembled in St. Philome: ¢ morning to witness their marriage. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father McCartliy. Inth oz the fricnds again met the happy ple at their home hteenth and Plerc pongratulations were extendc and the evening passed in @ most manue A flne gifts received by the ne were handsome and costly. friends of Mr, McCoy as- lral Mon- wedded pair hey make th stroct. Among > present v Miss e, Maggic McCoy, Lizzle ¢Coy, Clara Jameson, Ann Solenbetg, Ida Mill, Lizzie Newland, Lizzie Darbey, Anr MeCormick, Hannah Jaweson, Lizie Duvis, Mr. and Mys, Jordan, Mr. aud’ Mrs. James McCoy, Touy lack, the fri Magyic bberts, Jenuie Oharles Stacy, Seth Grover, Bill Je Charlie Miller, Boss Selser, Oran Wheolery Almond Jonnings, Will Stacy, Charlie Peters son, Archio McCoy, Jake Ellick, John Davi Frank Strathouse. Mr, and_Mrs. Groyi will take up their home on Sixteenth and Marcy. WRLLS-GRWINNER, Mr. W. W. Wells and miss Belle Gewine ner joined their hands and fortunes in wed« lock Inst Tuesday evening, The marriage took place before the chancel of St. Barnae bas church, the Rev. John A. Williams offie ciating. Mr, L. R. Pinncll and Miss Emma Wells acted as groomsmen_and_bridesmaid, The white robes were wonderfully becomin to the bride and she looked very sweet an charming. The Myrtle lodge of the K, of P,, of which Mr. Wells is second licutenanty wero out in full uniform and occupied the front seats, After the ceremony the new married pair wero escorted across tho streo to the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, Gewinner, where all sat down to & bounteous supper. ' The remainder of the evening was passed delightfully in social converse, Numerous handsomo and costly presents were received by Mr. and Mrs, Wells, who are great favorites with their ase sociates, THE O'BRINE-FORD NUPTIALS, The marriage of Miss Rosa A. Ford, daughter of Councilman Patrick Ford, of the Third ward, to T, F. O'Brine, at St.' Philo- mena's cathedral last Tuesday the reception in the evening at Mason were happy and most enjovable events, Mullen and Miss S. O'Brien attended the couple at the altar, and assisted Mr, and Mrsi Ford in the evening at tho recoption. Tha latter event was attended by Mayor Broatch, city officTals, members of the council, a prominent professional and business men, acs companied by their wives and daughters. A sumptuous feast was served, after which dancing followed, Mr. and Mrs. O'Bring were the recipients of a large number of presents, the gift of the council cmbracing § sofid oak bed room set costing §250. CONNOR-MAY. James H. Connor, chief clork to the gene eral foreman of the' Union Pacific shops, was married Wednesday to Miss Kittie May, The ceremony occurred at St. Peter's church at § o'clock, the pastor officiating. In the evens ing_a grand reception was given the nowly wedded couple at the home of the bride's brother-in-law, Mr. John Byres, 2016 Daven. port street. A large number of invited iests wero present and showered well wishes and handsome gifts upon tho bride and groom. [logant refreshments wera served and the evening was delightfull passed with dancing and instrumental an vocal musie, under the dircction of Mr. James H. Shields as master of ceremonies, Pilgrimage of Elks. A party of Elks whose horns have becoma somewhat prominent left on Thursday for Salt Lake City; carrying with them a special digpensation for the institution of a newr lodge of Elks in the land of Jordan. The drove was led by Past Exalted Ruler John Francis, and was composed of the followings W. I, Hechel, R. C. McClure, G. T Mills, Dy W. Haynes, Willinm Gyger, 1. A. Balch, Blmer' D, Frank, H. J. Moynihan, F. Re Morrissey, Frank Macdonald and Thomas ¥y Boyd. Socfety Gossip. R. R. Grotte is in Milwaukee. Frank Colpetzer has gone east. Mr, William Keenig is back from New Yorlg city. : J. H. N Cork. John D. Creighton left for tho cast og ard has returned from New ver has gone to Syracuse, N. Yiy 10 visit his mother. John I, Boyd and Joln Daugherty have ¢ for a trip down east. Miss Carolina Ijams is in Baltunore. goes thence to Portland, Me. g Colonel and Mrs. Henry will return from Galveston some time this weelk. Dr, Willis Cottrell, of Peoria, is the guea@ of Attorney Munn, an old-time friend. Dr. S. D. Mercer has been called to Salem, 11L,, to attend the funeral of his mother. Rev. J. A. Hultman, pastor of the Swedish. sion church, passed the last week in®" Chi Dr. Swetman and his bride have returned from their long wedding tour over the Pas cific coast. - A cablegram from Hamburg, Germany, tells of the safc arrival there of Mr, M. Taft aund family. Daniel Moore has returned from the piners ies of Wisconsin, having harvested his crop of Tumbe : The Independent hose company have about completed arrangements for o grand May pole party. Mr. and Mrs. turned from a th cifie slope. C. S. Montgomery has left for New York to attend the national convention of the dems ic club, Mrs, W, H. Wilcox, of New York city, is the gue ster, Mrs, William Stephs She Jolin Creighton have re« month’s trip to the Pa~ teh was called to Canton, t of the wecek, by the death of & asant little nds at Lew Miss Claire Rustin gave a pl Muesday evening to fr home, 5 Mr, and Mrs. G. F. Labago, after lightful six months sojourn in Californ baclk in Omaha again. On Sunday evening the residence of Ane drew Carlson, 1609 Doreas, was the scene of a pleasunt social gathering, A. L, Strang returced from Aurora Mon- day, whither he had gone to perform the last sud rites over the daughter he recently lost. Miss I Courson and Mrs, Will Eilers, of Alliance, Neb., are in the city the guests of Miss Amelia Koller, at 1218 Sherman avenue, Prof. H. B, Boyles, principal of Valentine's snorthand school, has gone to southern Illis nois for a two months' visit among old friends, Lust Sunday evening the weekly party off the Hebrew ladies’ social club was held af the residence of Mr. and Mrs, David Black, on Eighteenth street. Mr. J, B. Bryans has returned from @ pleasunt three week's trip down cast during which he passcd most of uis time in Boston and New York city. p Lieutenant and Mrs, VanLiew arrived yess terduy afternoon after having spent an’en- joyable visit of one month at their homo in 10, New Jorsey. The Parnell Social club gave their bie weckly dance at Cunningham’s hall Wednes- day evening, The usua! large turn-out and 500d timo were enjoyed. The imperial club gvd one of their pleage next, at theiy . " 'This is 1o be followed which closes the season. On Wednesday ey 11, M. Calds well, 1818 Capiful aver open hor perlor iuformal reception in oy A plo de- , are Mary C. Fox, wife of a prominent cattle man of Opula b., is in the city visiting her rclftives, and at present is@ guest of hor r, wifo of Councilman Couns: avenue, The Y. P, §, C. soclety of the Fourth Con- gregational chul 1lent concert on next Thursda i 26, b Lh new chu of I ity-fourth an Commere s at which Mrs, J, T Clark, Prof. Lee G. Kxatz, and Mr. J. As Balluor assist, Colonei A inent busin city, is Pa,a proms die of that ing_cordinl at= icpartment sidents of the oil basin frogy he cories. JTames Haynes and wife were called to 0osa, Ja., on Tucsduy, to uttend the funcral of a brotLer, Rev. John Haynes, wha died on tho preceeding d. The deceased was widely knoy ouyliout eastern lowe, and has for y Lecn @ winister in the Methodist church The change of date of the ball of the cens tral lakor union and also the tening us- pect of the sky on Wednesday ovening made the atiendance less than wus expected, e sany ng was enjoyed, however, an as @ great many uckets had been soid the affuir was a geeat financial success, operatic entertainment entitled A son in Love,” will be given at the Fort o the 0 month, at 8 o'clock p.m, Trinity cathedral ore gan fu As the dramatic talent of the Sees oud infaniry is far above par, somethi graud may "be expected, Those who wi take part are Mrs. Wh and Mrs, Malls Lieutenants Kinsie, Rowell, Mallory and