Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, May 27, 1888, Page 3

A FLOOD OF SOCIAL EVENTS, The Warm Weather Makes No Dif- ference in the Number, JHE GRAND BUTTERFLY BALL Hebrew Concert—Burns Club—Unity social—The Social Four—Mr Heller's Reception— La- dies’ Musical. The Butterflies Ball. A prettieror more ideal picture of fairy- land was never witnessed in Omaha than the “Butterfiies' Ball,” presented in the Grand opera house on Thursday, Friday and Satur- day evenings, A gorgoous train of butter flies, fairies, sylphs, nymphs and tritans, at- tired in rich and gavzy hubiliments, disported themselves in lovely and ever changing marches, dances and posturing. Over 100 Jittle girls and about a score of their brothers were the dramatis personee, no grown peo- ple taking part. The argument of the play isthe tale of the “Culprit Fay" caught making love to an_earth child, his subse- quent banishment therefor, his restoration again and joy over his returh. But the set- ting of the play is purposely so gorgeous that the story is forgotten and the attention wholly cccupied with the fine offects and grace of the dancers. In the opening scene the queen of butterfies, enthroned and sur- rounded by her court, witnesses the bursting from the chrysalises of many of her subjects and a merry_round is danced. The fairics then appear, Oberon and_Titania, who with their elfin sports charm the winged queen. At this the children of the earth claim their right to dance. A minstrel then tells the talo of the “Culprit Fay," whose sin, doom struggles and redemption are all illustrated in_pantomime by the fairies, naiads and sylphs, after which the whole fete concludes With & grand butterfly dance. Ten tableaux were presented. The first was that of the *“Court of the Queen of the Butterflies,” which represented that wee sovereign as sitting on her throne surrounded by her subjects, During the tableau numer- ous merry dances are introduced, while the characters are personated by the following rotty children: itania, Queen of Fairi Dollic Little Cobweb, attendant of Titania. .. Blanche Tler Oberon, King of Fairies.. .. Harold Copeland Heralds—Trumpeters, i ores Louis Pratt Sammie Burns Mark Coad Willie Burroughs samuel Morse Nellie Bell Y Stephens Edith Smythe Dollie Little ‘Tiessie De Bevoise Emma Moore, Lizzie Allen, May Mount, Louise Tukey, Birdie Balback! Georgia Smith, Beulah Dixon, Fannie Ward, Leona Groves, Bessic ller, Thannie Aus’ pacher, Blanche Miller, Ajues Jacobson, RMary " Barkor, ie' Cumpbell, Nona Smith, Leah Black, Nellic Barnum, Edith Schwirtz, Helen Evans, Ethel Tuicey, Dora E :wald, Julia Armstrong, Clora EaStman, Edith fler, Annie Morris, Lizzic Richter, May Rogers, Agnes Levi, Stella Levi, Mamic Kennedy, Mamic Kenney, Jottia Keith, Elsie McKenna, Lillia Moore, Minnic Beadler, Mary Hornaday, Ruth McKarsland, Ethel Forbes, Henrietta Reese, Ethel Whit® k, Mary Enwald, Dol Knsso Taylor, Ethel Morison, Stella’ Murphy, Ma- ol Egbert, Kittic Hostetters, Katie Kasson, Margaret Curtis, Jeanette Crandall, Helen Curtis. The second tableau was “a bright em- broidered train of butterflies,” in their march, in which the gudsts, sylphs and foivies’ were invited to participate. This closed with the sylph dance by the follow-| ing children: Grace_ Allen, Lullu_ Miller, Daisy Gross, Olive Maley, Neanu Goodall, Kutie Hellen, Jessie Lovett, Mamie Davis, ElvaJones, Stella Heustis,'Iva Keunedy, Goldie Mutphy, Fannie Gilbert, Anna Cun' ningham, Daisy Mans, Katie Creary, Gertic Pugsley, Flora Koster, Bmma Levi, Beuluh Sharp, Grace Leonard, Maud Iier, Claudine Toster, Ethel Geist and Birdic Higgins. Tn the mext tableau Elberon enters with his fairy guard in attendance and Titania ar- rives, supported by her train, who join the fairics in their grand danc Elfin dames: Queen T Dollic Lattle; Eifins; iirdic Balback, Emma Moore, May Mounf, Birdie Higgins, Mamic Magranc, Emma Crandell, Fairy Guard—Cantain, Robbic Goodw'n. Guards: Joe Henion, John Groves, John Lorimer, Clayton Goodr Daniel’ Arm- strong, ‘Michuel Clarkso Tukey, Georpe Meigs, M. E. Fairies—Titania’s Train: Florence Drumm, Hannah Kaltier, Fannic Ward, Marie Arm! strong, Maggio Macbeth, Faloolah Lovett, ieva Kennard, Ora Moore, Kitt Mona Smith, 'Lillie Moore, L Maggic Conway, Nettie Caréy, rich, Georgie Swmith, Hele o, Lillie Allen, Hesto This ends the first part, The Najad's Dance in thesecond tableau of tho sccond part is a charming one, Dolly Little and Florence Mulvey who took the two leading roles astonished the audience with the perfection they have attamed in ballet dancing. The most difficult of steps and posturing were performed by them with wondrous case and grace. Little Eva Ken- nard and Dora Moore, who nacted as the queens of the naiads, were without a doubt two of the pretticst dancers ever scen at any entertainment given in this city, In this scene these were participants: . Queens of Naads: Eva Kennard Moore, Emma Moore, Edith Schwar Black, May Mount, Mamie Magrane, Ibach, Jettic Kelth, Ethel Tuk ds or Tritons: Ira Van Ca Goodwin, Harry Stevens, Harry Tukey George Meigs, Raymond Kendrick, Michal Clarkson. The Sylphid Queen in the scene is Ethel Smythe, while those in the Sylph's danca are Grace Leonard, Goldie Murphy, Maud Iler, Claudine Foster, Ethel Giest, Islora Kosters, Daisy Maus, May Lawrence, Gertie Pugsley, Beulah Sharp, Katie Creary, Emma Levi, Lida Loring, Birdie Higgins. The next tableau 18 the floral dance in which the participants holding large arches of flowers In their hands present a_charming sight, Thequeen is Mabel Brown, one of Omaha's prettiest and most graceful juyenile dancers, As usual. she won the wadience, The following were her attendance: Eva Keunard, Lizzic Allen, Nora Smith, Hester Taylor, Ora Moore, Kittie Smith, Bertie Austin, Lillic Moore, Graco Allen,’ Blanch Trumbull, Belle Trumbull, Louise Miller, Trgey Flynn, Thina Schmiddt, Alice Whit Taa Itobertson, Dellu Jones, Hannah Trost: ler, Selma Dalstrom, Bertha Moyer, Mamio Carey, Louise Granden. “The fifth and final tableau was without doubt the prettiest of them all, in which nineteen girls poso gracefully, forming the figure of u butterfly in the center of the stage, using long scarfs of different colors, Julia' Mulvey was the center of the figure and her attendants were: Frances Murry, Emma Moore, May Mount, Birdie Balbach) Hellen Buvabam, Beulsh Dixon, Lillie Groves, Thannio Anspacher, Agnes’ Jacob- sen, Lizsie Cawpbell, Leab' Black, Maude Parfitt, Fannie Kennedy, Edith Schwa Ethel Tukey, J Lizzio Ric Jettie Mamie Kennedy, Agnes Olive Lister, Mamie Kenny, Edith Yer, May McKenna, Katie Trumbull, The pages of the butterflies ball were Charlie Pratt, Horbert Morse, Louisa Pratt, Sammie Burns, Mark Coad and Willio Bur® Crown bearer Culprit Fay Mortal Mai ed ut intorvals were ren- dered by Julia Muivey, who possesses un- usual powers as an clocutionist as well as & dancer. The presentation of the play the first even- ing was marred slightly by the blundersof the scene shifter and orchiestra, but the two subsequent _ovenings everythng passed oft smoothly. The acting of the children was throughout faultless. Prof. Martine, who Bas had complete charge of the entertain- ment, has accomplished a wonderful mak, when the numerous drawbacks he Las had to coutend with are considered. He hLas won for himself numerous friends acd admirers n Omaha. By request the performaace is to be re- peated iu a few day Unity Olub. The pleasant meries of a successful soolal season induced the Unity club to give a0 extra dancing party on Tuesday eveniog at Masonic ball. It proved to be a delight- ful affair daspite the fact that the evenings THE OMAHA DAILY' BEE: SUNDAY MAY 27, 1888~SIXTEEN PAGES. KELLEY STIGER & CO. The continued cold, wet weather leaves us with &nuch larger stocks in all departments than is usual at this season of the year. We are determined tQ take no more chances. We push the prices down now to a point that will move the entire stocks in @ short, sharp and decisive way. BARGAINS IN SILKS. Two Special Bargains in Black Surahs 20-inch all silk black American Dress Surah, at 80c; never offered less than $1. 24-inch all silk French Dress Surah, double warp at $1,regular re- tail pi $1.88. Plaid and Check Surah Silk, in black and white, and all the new combination colorings, at 70¢, 80c, $1, $1.50. The handsomest and only complete line ef first quality colored Su- rah Silks. All new shades; superior uality, price the lowest. Bargain in Printed India Pongee Silks, at 756¢; quality worth $1. Bargains in Dress Goods. SPECIAL NOTICE. On account of the unseasonable weather during the past four weeks, many lines of new spring dress goods, remain unsold. We expect to move thera by making a great sacrifice, and offer them all in one [lot, on our center table at 89¢ They are all wool, full 40 inches wide, new and staple shades, and suitable for present season. The actual value of and purchased to l’gmil at BOc to 78¢ They will all go at the popular price, 89c. All would be cheap at 65c. wool 40-inch Black Albatross and Nun’s Veiling at 8Oc; 42-inch Sitkk Warp Henriettas; $1.28 per yard; former price $1.68. For Monday only. CHALLIES. The latest French designs, in all wool 82-inch printed Challies, Only the choice styles and paterns; designs exclusive. Beautiful for party and commencement dress A large variety of domestic Challies, WASH 2§-lnc]1, fast colors, only 18¢ GOODS, French Satines in the finest and best quality manufactured. Pat- terns and colorings all new, 28¢, 88c, 87{c. Scoth and French Ginghams, guaranteed fast colors, only 28c. 86-inch cotton Batiste,colors that will wash. plain and fancy,12iec, worth 16 2-3e. WHITE INDIA LINONS. A nice even thread, good quality, full width, actual value 18¢, our rice 10c. xtra quality, full width, 28e¢, our price 15c. soft finish, equal to any shown at A very sheer superfine quality, full width, real value 88c, our price20c. Finer qualities at 28c¢, 80c, 85c¢, 37}c, BOc. All of equal value. are boginning to get rather warm for danc ing, but it gave the lemonade a good flavor, Eighteen numbers were tripped on the glassy floor to the music of Hoffmann’s_orchestra. Among those present were the Messrs. W. 1. Burlingim, —— Bailey, F, C Corby, William Benjamin Edholm, A. venworth, George Lydick, J. C. Lang, Munn, H. J. Plumb, A. M. Pinto, J. ant, C. C. Phelps, J. Reynolds, A’ S. Ritchie, Charles Sherman, E. B. Smith, —— Singi H. Thompson, W.T.P. Wood Emil V E : "The Misses Pinto, Bailey, Corby, Davis, Anderson, Burlingim. Wood, Boise, Josslyn, Churchill, Jackson, Meredith, atey, Copcland, Edholm ball, \worth, Baleh, Belden. Har- Howell, Howe, Moor Schineider, Vaughan. s Whitney, Wilson and numerous ney, Rich Westh others. 3 The club is to be reorganized this summer and commencing in October will gi parties. The opening soc st home party. The club is oune of the oldest social organizations in the city, having been inexistence over fifteen years. It numbers among its memmber some of the leading citizens of Omal Social Four. ‘While the other social organizations of the city are bringing their season to a close the Social Four club has just begun its scason and will give all the rest of their dancing parties at Hanscom park. Their first p:frty was given at Crapps hall on Friday evening, and was well attended. Mr. O. J. Martin was master of ceremonies, with P. J, Teb- bins, T. W. Cox, S. H. Cooley and O. J. Martin as assistants, The following persons were present: The Misses Laura Miller, Zola Bechtel, Kittie Burns, Lena Byres, Tillie Pjerron, Addie Smith, Lena Tebbins, Auua Metz, Kate Powels, Beulah Nelson, Hattie Bell, Mrs, Symmerman, Eda Stuht, Rose Smith, Rose Shroder, Annic Peterson, Tina Sinhold, Emma Katz. The Messrs, Phil 'febbins, 1. W. Cox, L. H. Cooley, O. J. Martin, John G. Nehrbas, Thomas Meldrum, Robert Richelien, Robert Limberg, W. Jones, R. L. West, Will Peterson, C. R. Zimmer- man, G. L. Fischoer, W. F. Martin, J. J. Schuly, L. M. Hummel, J. J. McCan, C. M, Bachman, . H. Gadd, A, Redfield, H. Mel- rose, Frank Kuniston, A. S. Leslie, C. M. Rawrtzer and H. MeDonald. Mrs. Heller's Roman Reception, Mrs. Heller rewarded the young ladies who rendered her such valuable service in the Roman booth at the May fete by tender- ing them a delightful party on last Saturday evening, at her home, 224 North Eighteenth street. Among those present were the Misses Fonda, Clark, Wakely, Hughes, Moore, Smith, Karbach, Doane, Coburn, Ol- liver, i uzalin, Bal- lantine, Yates, 0 The Messrs. McCormick, Redick, Smith, Hallan- tine, Bowman, Rustin, Heth, Fonda, O'Reilly, Morford, Baddolet and Ellis, The Mesdames Touzalin, Bronson and Vaill were spectators. Ladies' Musical Society. The ladies' Musical society gave their bi- weekly concert at Meyer's hall on Wednes- day afternoon. The instrumental music was furnished by Mrs. G. M. Hitchcock, Mrs. Henshaw and Martin Cahin; the vocal num- bers by Miss Jsaacs and Nat Brigham. It was an elegantn concert, well attended, and despite tho fact that the audience was com- prised of ladies who as a rule are undemonstra tive, several hearty rounds of applause were given each participant. Ladies' Night, The menibers of the Metropolitan Social club have closen next Wednesduy evening as lndies’ visiting night. Dancing Party. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner gave a select party to a few of their friends on Monday evening last. ‘Their beautiful home was rich in floral decorations, und everything favored @ wost enjoyable evening, Madrigal Club Concert. The Madrigal club will givea concert at Meyer's hall ou Tuesday evening. The pro- gramme will consist of solos, duets and quar- tettcs, and & most excellent number of se- ! ns will be present Windsor Club, ‘Ihe wembers of the Windsor clab gave'a pleasant May party at their hall on Twenty- sevenlh and Leavenworth sireets ou Friday Parasols, Parasols Before purchasipg we cordially invite inspection. of vj reat reductions we have just made in the prices of our en- tire stock of Parasols. They are below all previous quotations in this depart- ment. Our large display has no equal in assortment. It comprises all the newest colorings and designs, with special mountings We wish to emphasize the fact that prices weve never so low., 5 plain satin coaching Parasols, sorted colors with paragon frame faney sticks, at $1, worth $1.50. 150 ladies’ black satin Parasols, trim- med Spanish Guipure lace, with par- agon frame and fancy natural sticks, at 82, worth #: 100 ladies’ black satin Parasols trim- med, Spanish Guipure lace with assort- ed colored linings and fancy sticks, at 3 regular price 84, 100 ladie® fine Morie Silk Parasols, in all shades with fancy carved sticks, at §4, worth $4.75. Sun Umbrellas. Sun Umbrellas 100 ladies’ 26 inch Sun Umbrellas, English serge silk with paragon frame and assorted natural sticks, at $1.50, worth 100 ladies’ 26 inch Sun Umbrellas of the celebrated “‘Gloria Silk,” with par- agon frame and handsome silver shep- ard crook handles, at $2.15, regular price 83, . 150 ladies’ 26 inch Sun Umbrellas, warranted all pure silk with paragon frame and assorted natural sticks, at $2.05, worth #3.37%, This is the best value ever offered in Umbrellas. 75 ladies’ 26 inch Sun U pure silk with handsome oxyd! handles, warranted to wear, at $4.25, splendid value for #5. & Hosiery. Hosiery. 50 dozen ladies’ full regular made ex- tra fine balbriggan Hose, blacks, tans, mgdcs, seals and navys, all rt 25¢, worth 87dc. 65 dozen ladies real French Lisle Thread Hose, all full regular made and warranted fast colors, blacks, tans, modes and grays, all sizes, at 39¢, worth 60e. Lace Mitts.’ Lace Mitts cn ladies’ all pure silk mitts, ey or luce patterns atv25e, ns- and 75 do plain Je: worth 40c. 60 doxen ladies’ ¢xtra heavy Milanese silk Mitts, with ni¢e embroidered backs inassorted colors, *‘warranted to w and keep the shape” at 50c; usual price 6de. ¢ BARGAINS in LACES PRICES CUT DOWN TO MOVE SUR- PLUS STOCK. 42-inch Black Chantilly Flouncing: French manufacture, all silk and per- 20, $1.25, §1 y 2,18 $2.50, $3.85, 8 5 y 84.25, 85, 47, 42-inch Black Silk “*Tosea Lam- balle” Lace Flouncing at 6.00: actual value 50. ¢ lace resembles the hand-run so closely that experts can hardly detect the difference, and is only one-third the price. 42-inch Black Spanish Flouncings at $1.10, $1.40, $1.7 $2.85, #3.85. These have all been duced in price. GREAT BARGAINS IN LACES. We will place on SPECIAL SALE MONDAY MORNING, AT GREAT- LY REDUCED PRICES,OUR ENTIRIS STOCK OF SILK AND FANCY COT- TON LACES, in Black, White, Cream, jeru, comprising Chantilly, Span- npure, Escurial, Fedora, Point . Point De Gene, Normandy, Val- . Oriental, Egyptian and elties, &o., &c., from 24 to 12 inches, at 5S¢, Tie, 8, 10¢, 124¢, 15¢c, 25¢, 85c, H0c and 75¢ yard. This lot has to be seen to he appreciated. 45-inch Swiss Iimbroidered Skirtings, exquisite designs, at $1.00, $1.20, $1.35. $1.50, $ 82,00, $2.25, $3.50, $4.25 ayard. SPECIAL SALE OF MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Bargains in Night Gowns—50c, 60c, 90c, $1.00, $1.25. These Night Gowns are made Mother Hubbard, French yokes and shirt fronts. Bargains in Chemises—25c, 89¢, 67c, 70c, $#1.00. Neatly trimmed in embroid- ery nd lace tucked yoke Bargains in Skirts , ble, 75c, 8sc, $1.00. Full-sized skirts, trimmed in every stAle, according to price, with tucks, embroideries and Torchon laces, Bargains in Drawers—25¢, 4sc, 60c, 75, $1.00. Cambric and muslin draw- rimmed according to price with ing, fine embroideries, Tor- Guipure " re- Fancy No $2.75, .00, rins in Corset Covers—25c, 33c, , 60¢, 75¢. High and low neck Cor- Covers, in an immense variety of les, handsomely trimmed according to price. Bargains in Dressing Sacques—$1.00, $1.85, $1.50, $2.00, Cambric and India Linen Sacques, perfect fitting, all sizes, stylishly trimmed with lace and Qlubruidcry. Corner Dodge and Fifteenth Streets. BOOT i SHO DEPARTMENT. BARGAIN SALE MONDAY. ‘We quote below some of the greatest bargaing ever offered, on good new goods just from the factories, you want a bargain come Monday. 180 pnirs Ladies’ genuine bright Dondola Button Shoes $1.89; regular price 82.50. 220 pairs Ladies’ fine bright Dongola Button Shoes, ¢ to e widths, $2.47;worth $3.00. 186 pairs Ladies’ extra fine bright Dongola. Button Shoes ¢ to e widths, $2.87, regular price £3.50. 210 rs Ladies’ Paris Kid Hand turned Button Shoes, b to ¢ widths,$3.89 worth §5.00. MEN'S SHOES. 98 pairs Men’s Solid Seamless Shoes, Lace and Button, $1.89; regular price $2.50. 70 pairs Men’s heavy bright Dongola Congres 1 regular price $4 106 pairs Men’s genuine Kangaroo Shoes, Congress and Button, $3.84; worth $5.00. 110 pairs Men’s finest Kangaroo Hand Sewed Shoes, Congress Opera toes and “Waukenfast” lace, $6. worth $7. We are always head quarters for Misses’ and Boy’s Shoes. It was the last of their social series and among the most pleasant events of their sea- son. Mrs. Lee's Tea Party. Mr. Frederick W. Lee gave a pleasant tea party lust evening to a number of friends. Several courses were served, and the time antly passed in social chitchat and en- joyment of the eclegant dainties served. Tea was followed with games. Educational Society Ball. The Workingmen's Educational society gave their first aunual ball last evening at Metz's hall. The proceeds are for the special benefit of their new library, and the enter- tainment was well attended, as it deserved to be, The evening was a little warm, but well-waxed floor and good music in A me: ure more than counterbalanced this diffi- culty. Dinner Party. Miss Paulina Goldsmith gave an clegant dinner party to a number of her friends at her home, 1923 Dodge on last Sunday. Among those present were: Miss Aunie Hoffman, of New York; Mr. and Mrs, Albert Abel, of 'Denver: Miss Tillic Newman, . J. Fisher, Gus Deitches, S. Oberfelder, Albert Cahn, R. Silberstein, Julius Meyerand L. M. Roder. On Thursday evening Attoruey C. S, Mont- gomery gave a supper to Judges Brewer and Dundy at the Omaha club rooms, Nine courses were served intermingled with witti- cisms and stories. Those present besides the host were: Judges Dundy, Brewer, Savage, Groff, and Woolworth, Attorneys _Offut, Ogden, Clarkson, Lambertson, Kelley, Pritch: ett, Harwood and Elmer D. Frank. Now For a Good Fish, R. §. McCormick, Marsh Kennard, George C. Ames, W. G. Albright, Jetf W. Bedford and E. T. Duke left Wednesday evening for Lake Osakis, Minnesota, to be gone two weeks with the reel and rod. It is stated that several members of this party were in favor of fishing in lowa waters, but their ex- perience of last season caused them to deter- mine to try their luck mn another state. Calico Ball. The 0dd Fellows of Goodrich lodge gave a calico ball Friday evening at th hall on the corner of Saunders and Paul stroets. Al the ladies were attired in cal- ico dresses and they appeared just as charm- ing as though dressed 1n silks and satins. The grand march was led by Mr. W. A. Van: nice and Miss Minnie Walker. The supper at midnight consisted of strawberries, cake and ice cream and was greatly relished. A Musical Day. The German Singing society of Council Bluffs has invited the different Omaha sing- inge societies to join with them in a grand celobration to-day. One of the leading fea- tures of the duy is the presentation to this society of a silk banner by the German ladics of the Blufts. This occurs at 11 a. m. At noon a procession will be formed and march to Buck’s garden, where a barbecue will be. held und & concert given. Inthe evenig the garden will be illuminated and a ball given Plymouth Social, The Plymouth Aid society of Kountze ad- dition held their last meeting at the residence of Mr. John E. Edwards, Thursday ning. One of the leading features of the occasion was the matching of aprons and neckties. The holder of a tie had to look after the lady whose apron matched it. A nsmber of prizes were given, The first prize for best |emmer was a rare bouguet of ‘exotic flores- cence, and was captured by James Conrad. M. Van Court took the other prize (boooy), a fragrant cabbage head. The affair was throughout a jolly one. He Wi 0 Europe. The Rev. W, J. Hursha has had the good fortune to be one of the thirty Presbyterian ministers of the United States who will rep- resent America in the grand Pan Presbyte- rian council to be held in London this sum- mer. He is the youngest American delegate, and the appointment is a high honor. After attending the sessions of the council, he will travel in various parts of England, Scotland and Wales. He next goes to France, Ger- inany, Switzerland and down into Italy as fur s Florenee. He returns to Omaha in the fall. ‘This will be his first trip across the “big pond,” and naturally is looked forward to with the keenest pleasure. He will leave on his extended trip in two weeks. A Pleasant Dinner Party. M. Fred. Balch, the very genial proprictos of the Barker, entertained the members of the Elks lodge who went to Salt Lake last month, at a pleasant and enjoyable dinner last Sunday afternoon. The pleasures of the Salt Lake trip were very glad. ecalled and talked over and the incidents of the trip gladly reviewed. There,was no regular order of speech-making, although very pleas- ant addresses were made by Mr. John Fran- cis and Hon, W. F. Bechel. Mr. Balen has the thanks of the seven other members who made up the party for a very pleasant day aud a bounteous dinne Social Life at the Fort. Mrs, Colonel Wheaton's reception Monday afternoon was a most enjoyable event. The oficers of the Second mfantry and a large number of city people constituted the attendance. Mrs. Wheaton will receive again on the last Monday of this month. A pleasure party composed of a number of young ladies and gentlemen from the post and city will go to Bellevue rifie range Wed- ;n_canluy or Thursday, the weather permit- ing. The members of the Second infantry band serenaded Musician Coyens Monday evening. It was Cupid versus Coyens. Theresult was that Coyens, the conquered, is bound for lite with the golden chains of matrimony. Last Party of the Parnell's. - Nearly a hundred couples of the Parnell Social club danced merrily to the music of Hoffman’s orchestra on Wednesday evening at Cunningham’s hall. It was their_final party for the season, and they were deter- mined to make the most of it. The genial Mr, 8. E. Collins and_his lady, Miss Maggie Fitzmorris, most skillfully led the grand march, Mr. W. H. 'Franklin sustained the honor of master of ceremonics. The follow- ing were the members of the various commit- tees: Morris Cain, John Kervin, S. B. Col- lins, T. Conway, Louis Connelley, J. T. Fitz- morris and J. J. Lloyd. The club has been in succesful operation for three years and it is probably that iv will be again resumed next November. Miss Yates' Tea Party. Miss Yates gave a tea party at her home, 114 South Twenty-fifth street on Wednesday evening, to & number of her friends. A most elegant repast, consisting of a dozen courses, was served. Cards followed the supper, hearts being the game played. Prizes were offered, and Miss Breck, of St. took the first ladies' prize, and Will Hamil ton carried off the gentleman’s trophy. Those present were: ‘The Misscs Breck, of St. Louis, McParlin, Gibson, Lake, Boyd, Wakeley, Burns, Woolworth, Richardson, Collins, 'Kennedy, Nora and Mabel Bal- combe,” Crompton, “Rustin. The Messrs. Frank and Will Hamilton, §. Heth, Mos- ford, Ringwalt, Turner, Poppleton, Wakely, Suith, Caldwell, Milils, Sanborn, Doone, Beale, Bartoy. urns Club, This organization of Scots gave their final monthly party for the season on Friday even- ing at Metropolitan hall. In addition to the usual dances, a number of musical and poet- ical selections wére rendered most accptably, cipant bping Mrs. Martin, who gave a Scottish song, agnd Miss Shepard and Alex- ander Lyall, who delivered recitations, No gathering of the members of the Burns ciub would be complete without a highland fling, and Mr. William Koss, with an ease that comes from long practice, danced this to the satisfaction of the spectators. The only thing thatin any way cast a shadow over the gathering was the memory of the fact that at their last gathering a month ago Jamieson Was With them, towering above them all in the vigor of early manhood, and to-day he sleeps in an uatimely grave. School Children's May Party. The May party held on Thursday by the pupils of St. Patrick’s school was a splendid affair. The children all assisted at the holy sacrifice of the mass, which was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rey, J. Jeannette. After mass the r end father crowned the May and fuiry queens, Miss Katie Rush and Miss Teresa McArdle. About half past nine the children passed into Hascall’s grove and o grand day was cojoyed. Mr, Tem Brennan platforms, benches and sw ared for them. The Reverend Fathers Jennette, McDonald, Glauber and Lyn passed the greater partof the day in the grove, and did their best to make it pleasant for the pupils, and they succeeded, for all de- g vas the grandest day they had for Many friends of the school ¢ in the afternoon, among the visited the par and Hon. 1. Hascall, number Mr, P. Hug Hébrew Concert and Dance. The sccond annual concert and ball of the Hebrew Ladies’ sewing society and was held at Metropohitan hall last Tucsday evening, and proved to be a_flattering success. The following programme was rendered, every number receiving an encore. PROGIAMME, Orchestra........ Musical Union Reeitation—Average Fidelif Samuel Fricdman, Soprano Solo--*Das erste Lied™........ rl Grammann Miss Lizzie Ts Membraneous Croup and the McWilliams L. H. B Sweet Heart, . er. X F. Lyner Mrs. Martin Cahn. Recitation—*The Painter of Seville” Miss Ida Isaacs. The Two Larks (op. 2).. Minnie Rothehild. Dreams...... ... Anton Strelezk Mr rtin Cahn. Recitation—"The Seven Ages of Man” Shakespeare Charles Elgutter. This was followed by & programme of six- teen dances which kept the large party pres- ent in ene continual whirl of cnjoyment until far into the morning, The ofticers of the as- sociation are Mrs. M. Hellman, president, Mrs, F. Adler, vice president; Mrs. B. New" man, treasurer, and Mrs. L New, sccretary. Mrs. Thomas' Musicale. Arare treat was given those so fortunate as to attend the musicale given at the hospit- able residence of Mr. Dexter L. Thomas on Tuesday evening for the benefit of St. Johus church, The programme was as follows: PART 1. ...Prof, and Mrs. Saxby ..Prof, Saxby “Mrs. Slocumn are and Wood Mrs, Jester .Leschatizky Duet—(Piano)... Song Sword drill Bongs oo, PANT Prof. and Mrs, Saxby .Mrs, Teale Duett— (Piano, Piano solo. Song.... Piano solo Mrs, Slocum Song.. >rof, Suxby Mrs. Jesten was in excellent voice and do- lighted her hearers as usual, Prof. and Mrs, Saxby’s, instrumental members were of such a character as to sustain the high reputation long since accorded their skill. But both a surprise and a treat was in store, for the audience in the piano solo of Mrs. Slocum, who was rapturously applauded, and in re- sponse to the continued ovation she rendered that beautiful selection, ‘‘Blue Bells,” in a manner which was nothing short of a revela- tion to her hearers. The success of the whole affair wus due largely to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Thomas among the fruits of which was the delightful collation which was served during the evening. This lady possesses that rare faculty of always making her guests foel welcome, while her large and elegant new residence is admirably fitted for a gathering of this krind. An Evening With the Musicians, Wednesday evening the pupils of the acad- emy of the Sacred Heart, Park Place, held the last of the series of their entertaining literary reunions. The programme repre- sented & great amount of mental force prefit- ably expended and was, withal, 0 entertain- ing that at its close the uppermost feeling was that of regret. The essays were not mere biographies of the different schools of music, and further, the cultivation of this art was shown to be apower for good, bearing the thoughts into realms of holy imagining, seut- iment ana worship, Liszt was sbly and admirably handled; but especial interest was manifested in the article on Mozart, who being unable to shape his thoughts with the mosaics of the vocabulary found a fitting mould for them in the Larmonies of sound. Inthe last essay the many rich literary pearls of the past year were gathered 1o dower the storchouse of memory. The music was highly classical, both in choice of subject and execution, On the whole the pupils of the academy have reason tocon- gratulate themselves on the ability wijth Which they have acquitted themselves. of their work in this province, THE PR Introduction—I3; Below is given E. Stephienson Miss Gregg iss Babeock liss Nash Gruenig Dellone The Music of Tr .Miss Lowe MUSICAL 1 Entree—Lohengrin ‘Wagner Misses Mc es C. “Ee Rossignol”—Piano_solo Miss Nas “Die Hochzeit des Figaro’ 1 solo.. Mozart Reminiscences Italiennes. strumel o Harp, Miss Dellone. “Passage Bi Opus 81—In- Oberthur Piano, Miss Nash. I's Farewell”—Vocal duo 5 .. Mendelssohn Misses Nash and McNaughten, A Dedicatory Social The A. O. U. W. held their dedicatory ser- vices and first annual social on Wednesday evening and it proved to be one of the most delightful events of the week, The new hall on the corner of Fiftcenth and Farnam, in the Barker block, has been occupied only a few weeks by the order and with its fresh and bright appearance was very attractive, Flags wero effectively used in decorating the walls and wrapping the pillas. The hall was filled to overflowing with members and guests, and a number stood in the hat room and halls, unable to gain entrance master of cercmonies was S. R. Potter. first of the oxercises consisted of the follow- ing programme of interesting features, nearly all of which were encored : Overture = Address. Solo... lite Band Mayor Broatch “Sieop Weil Sweet Angel” Mr,'Nat Brigham. .Mr. H. Creighton <..."Of, Morning Lund" Weir and J. McEwin Mr. B Aye) Response to the Magor ATM Reading...... -Selected Song White Squall”’ 18, Song ... . Selected Address... . R. Benson Quartette . “Hoselein im Wald Herman Lodge No. 96, This was followed by elegant re of which the ice cream particularly ished. After all were duly refreshed the chairs were removed from the hall and the remainder of the evening devoted to dancing, Made One. BONNENSCUEIN-KRET On last Sunday evening the wedding of Miss Camilla Kretsch to Mr. Henry Sonnen- hien took place at the synagogue, Rabbi Benson officiating. Immediately after the ceremony the party repaired to Rosenmunds, where a banquet was held in honor of the newly married couple, about one hundred in- timate friends being present. The bride and groom sat at the head of the table, the former looking radiantly beautiful in a dress of cream silk, with veil and wreath, Rabbi Benson ofticiated us toastmaster, and toasts were responded to by Messrs, Benson, Vin- yard, Stein, Brandeis, Kretsch, and others, After the banquet the hall was cleared and a programe of fiftecn numbers was danced, the party adjourning about 1 o'clock, wish- and Mrs. Souncnschein joy and prosperity for all time to come. bride is a daughtor of Mrs. I Kretsch, and the couple intend to make thelr home in Omaha, KEI-ETLEMAX, . Stryker and Miss A V sday A delegation of the Omaha Kuights thias, Division No. 12, was pr nt. A ge company of friends and relatives also witnessed the ceremony, The gifts were nuierous and valuable, ENOWLTON-HOFENER, At the bridegroou's residence, Nioetecath and Vinton streets, May 23, Mr. Byrou P, Knowlton of Omaba, and Miss Laura R, Hoffaer of * St. Josephi, Mo., were married, tev. J. M. Wilson obiciating. Omaha's Scottish Bard. Alonzo Hilton Davis, Omaha's swoetes§ poet, was one of the seloct coterie of musicall souls who tendered to J. N. Matthews, thél bard of the prairie state, a reception at romantic home near Mason, T1l,, on Wedness. day last. The gathering was a notable on and numbered in its eircle somo of the mosf distinguished young literateurs of the coune, try, among whom were James Whitcom! Riley, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Clinton Scolla and others, whose ripening genius is coms manding the attention of the world of letters, Mr. Davis was requested to contribute an original poem for the occasion, and he read the following verses: NATURE' BARD, Now, Matthews, it scemeth to me, Quite jolly that we should agree To crown you in May, 1 all nature is gay, Wh ) r0d and trill from the tree. And birds For ballads that charm you 1 know, Aro musical zephyrs that blow 'Mid wee' buds which bend, And in witchery blend, And burst into bloom all aglow. The song of the singers who tilt, T'he boughs till the dewdrops are spilt And drip all in time To their warbling rhyme, To you is a siven’s charmed lilt, And bells that chime swectest T woen, Are blue-bells that hang in between Green leaflets and eling, With o rhythmical swing. When fairy hands only ure seen, The drip of the rain is the sign, Your muses to trail into line, And buttercups clink, As they lift them to drinlk Your health from the magical nine. A singer once lived who could trill, Such low, laughiug Lilts Ut a rill Ran off ima rune, And the woods joined the tune, Till flowers echoed back from the hill. And, Matthews, the birds in the trees, The rill and the' blossoms and breeze, That sing near your door, Do proclaim evermore, You teach them the ballads that please. S0 noyw, with the May richly dressed, And dety jewels thick on her breast, *Tis jolly, T vow, Thus to place on your brow, A crown she has cheerily blessed. General Gossip. Robert Garlick is in Chicago. Warren Rogers is back from Hot Springss Dr. Parsell has returned from New Yorks (s, B, 1. Swith left for the east on Frud day. Charlie Offut returned from Paris, Ky., ot Monday. Mrs. H. P. Whitmore and daughter are in St. Louis, Walt M. Scely returned from Chicago om Tuesday. he Mi Cheyenne. E.D. Weber left on Thursday for New York City. General Atwood, of Madison, Wis., is thq guest of Dr. Stone. ' Messrs, P, 12, and J. D. Tler re turned from Ohio on Weinesday. Mrs. W. J. Hawk left on Tuesday for New York to visit fricnds. \ Mr. Joscph Stern left Germany, last Friday. Fayett Dyer, of Sterling, of Dr. R. B. Ralph. Walt M. Sceley, John E. MecClure and D H. Wheeler are in Chicago. Hon. John A. Creghton and Mrs. Creighton, left on Wednesday for the east. Mr. Douglas N. Graves will be married to Miss A. M. Withnell on June 6. Mrs. W. I Hawks has left for the east, where sho will spend the summer. Invitations are out for a grand public drilk of the Omuha gUArds to-morrow evening. _Miss Clraa Southard gave a Kensington tea party to a number of fricnds lust evening. Miss Jennic and May McFarland, of Bure lington, Ia., are visiting friends in the city. Mrs. K. Lee Murray left Thursday for, Springfield, 1L, to visit with friends and re- lative "The marriage of Miss Fannie Horwich to, Mr. N. Ginsberg occurs at Germania hall thisd evening. Mrs next es Thomasan have returned from for Carlsbadt, 1, isthe . e Pomy returns from Europe, after six months’ absence in by the fatal illncss of his father,has returne 0 Oma Mr. L. Herman, from St. Paul, Minn., andj well known in this city, is circulating atong! his friends. | Mr. Edward L. Merrit, late_editor of tha! Herald, will remove back to Springfield, IiL,| his former home. M. Isuac Kahn, of this_city is to be mars ried to Miss Hanhah Anchill, of Brooklyn, N. Y., on Junc The Concordia singing society are making, preparations for a grand cxcursion to Blair in a week or two. | After scven months' absence in Oregon and Washington territory, A. R. Drexel has returned to Omaha, Dewitt R. Young, day clerk at the Paxton, goes to Minneapolis to take aposition in the Windsor hotel there, Mr. M. Kellner and family, 01d residents of Omatia, have returned from a visit to thein daughter at Milwaukee. Mr. N. Ginsberg, o well-known dry goods merchant of Omaha, is to be married to Miss Faunie Horwich on May 27, Ex-Governor Rennington, of Dakota, wa in the city Wednesday the guest of Gener Dennis and Major Clarkson, Mr. Rubin Mendelsohn, o prominent citi= zen of Detroit, Micl., i on a visitto bLis daughter, Mrs, R. Robinson. Frank A, Rice, of Logansport, Ind., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, O, Lars son, 700 North Twenty-third street, Mrs. B. Hoymann and Miss Annie Hoff- man loft on Friday for the east to pass the * summer at fashionuble watering places, Tho Omaha Athletio, club has challenged the members of the Metropolitan social club to a friendly game of base ball at 9 a, m. this morning, Mr. J. Stewart Brady, formerly of Harris- burg, Pa., but now of Kearney, Neb., spent a few days in the city during the early part of the weck. T. J. Louis and wife, of Pittsburg, Penn, are the guests of their duughters, Mrs, Rockwell, Mrs. R. C. Kelvy and Mrs, A, £, Abererombie. Miss Anna Egan, a fascinating young lad of Kochester, N. ¥ is visiting. brs, H. B, Coryll, of Orchard Hill. = Miss Bgan will re- main lere during the summer. Prof, Bruner and Charles J. Mentor have returned from Cleyeland, where they acted as delegates from Nebraska to the supreme lodge of the Knights of Honor, Mrs. G. R. King and her daughters, the Misses Fannie and Sidonia, who have been visiting in Mobile, Ala., for' several months past, have returncd again to Omaha, The Young Men's Hebrew association are ting up an excursion 1o go to Ruser's parke and picnic grounds in_about two weeks, A al train is to be chartered to carry the rry-makers, ards arc out announcing the marriage of <ahn, of Kahn Bros., a well known to Miss Hane . Y., on June 8, at “the bride's Europe. Ed Crowell who was called to New Jbrsey"i hell, of Brooklyn emony takes plac residence. Miss Minnie A. Simpson, of Chic Miss Annie Heaf Friday cvening ‘Traut and Miss Mamie g0, who have been visitin v, 1207 Pierce street, left e’ Chicago, carrying with them the good wishes of their many new ae- quaintances in Omaha. e, Thowas Hunt of Buffalo, N. Y., and Aaughter, Mrs. ma D. Vail, of Orville, 1., spent the k with Mr. and Mrs, F, E. Bailey, corner of Grace and Nineteenth streets, ‘I'hey were on their way from New York to California. Mrs. 2. C. Ross of Marysville, Cal., has been visiting in the city for the past two weeks with Mrs, I, . Bailey. Mrs. Ross is 80 pleased with Omaha that she will remai here for the most of the summer instead of going on cast as she had planned, The concert given on last Tucsday evening under the pices of the Young Veople's social club of Saratoga, was @ ver ble entertainment and introduced Mrs. 3.9, Clark, Mr, J. A, Bollman, Mr. Kratzavd Miss Nottie Vapor In vocal selections, with Mrs, K. W, Hills 88 accompanist, enjoyas