Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 10, 1888, Page 3

IN OMAHA® SOCIAL CIRCLES. The Soclety Events of the Week Mainly Matrimonial. GRAVES - WITHNELL WEDDING. Mrs. Paxton's Luncheon—A Double Wedding—Miss Isancs' Musicale— Other Musical,.and Social Events—Gossip, 1te Mission. Let aspiration’s ardent fire Be e'er a sun with genial ray— Not rudely blight with fell desire The nobler thoughts to sere decay, But may each gentle, lambent beam Mature each victue, bright and fair, And light at sunset's dying gleam A life with vintage rich and_rare. ~W. J. Bynxes. The Riding Club. , Several young ladies and gentlemen of Omaha have organized a.riding club under the captaincy of Mr. Wakefield, night chief at the Western Union telegraph office, They went out together for the first time Wednes day evening last, and although it was their first appearance on horseback together, they ere the recipicuts of many compliments for their graceful manipulation of the strings. They rode down Farnam four-abreast, mak- ing altogether a_very handsome appearanc Mr. Wakefield descrves great credit for the lively interest he has manifested in this very proper and healthful amusement as well as all who participated, and this will probably be only the beginuing of a regular serics of rides during the warm summer months. The party went out again last evening, mect- ing_as usual at Hanscom park, whence the party proceeded to Fort Omahi to witness dress parade. Among those recogmized by the reporter were the Misses Fannic and Mable Eaton, Miss Nellie Wilkins and the Messrs, L. K. Dennis, Frank Gould and Charley Evans. There werc a number of others in the ranks wlso. Miss Fannie Eaton is particularly a graceful equestrienne and presents @ charming appearance on horse- ack. Mrs. Paxton’s Luncheon. One of the most. elegant luncheons spread in Omaha for some time wus that tendered to Mrs. Thayer, of Denver, and Mrs. Boyd, of New York City, by Mrs. W. A. Paxton on Wednesday afternoon at the Union club rooms. Some forty-two plates were set and the guests were at the table from 2:80 p. m. until nearly 5 p. m. The affair was intended particularly for Mrs. Thayer, who is a lady of superior literary ability, and the tables were arranged to represent the initial of her name, “T.” Lovely bouquets were placed at each plate. Mrs. Paxton sat at the head of the table, with Mrs. Thayer and on her right and left. respectively, ing room was beautifu orated with flowers in honor of the oceasion, The follow- ng elegant menu was served : Little Neck Clams on Shell. Bouillon. Deirled Cravs on Shell. Spring Lamb, Green Peas. Roman Punch. Volau Vent of Sweetbreads. Chicken Salad. Strawberries with Cream, Neapolitan, Ice Cream, Cake, I Coffee, Chat, Bon Air. Champagne. The luncheon was strictly a_ladies’ affair, and the following persons were present’ Mesdames Thayer, Catlin, Coipetzer, Du- boise, Cudahay,” Heller, Lininger, Cornish, Yost, Pratt, Savage, Barton, Wallace, Bar! ker, Dr. Moore, Metealf, Like, Congidon, Coffman, Himebaugh, Rosewater, Carter, Collins, Swobe, Yates, Darrow, Gilbert, Nye, Daddisman, Orr, Harbach, Sharp, Boyd, Clark, Loring, Morse, Woolworth, Lacy, Fiteh, Gallagher, Hooker, Shiverick, Gi man, Chiase, Mat Patrick, Burdett, Richard- aldwell, Cowin, Beall, Henry Yates, ett, Kountze, Breck, Hanscom, Peck, Patrick, Dr. Jones. Farewell Reception of Mr. Harsha. A graceful compliment was extended to the Rev. W.J. Harsha Friday evening in the farewell reception tendered him, pre- paratory to his departure for Europe on Sat- urday. The affair was held in the parlors of the church and was attended not only by nearly his entire congregation, but also a large number of leading citizens outside of the church. Interesting farcwell addresses were made by Rev. W, R. Henderson and Judge Sav The judge hms traveled a number of times over the route mapped out by Mr. Harsha, and he gravely gave the young minister some valuable and also laugh- able advice, At the close of his remarks he presented him with for enowgh money to pay the entire expenses of the trip, asa testimonial from a number of tho mem- bers of his congregati Hursha most happily replied; cxpressing kreut. gratitude for the gift. Mrs. Dr. Darrow rendered o beantiful vocal solo, which was most accept- ably received. The remainder of the even- ing was spent in social converse. Miss Isaacs' Concert. The complimentary concert to Miss Lizzie Isaacs on Tuesday evening at Meyer's hall was favored with an auspicious evening and the auditorium was filled to overflowing with an appreciative asudience. Miss Isaacs was assisted by Mr, B. B, Young, bavitone; Mr, Nat Brigham, tenor; Mr. Ed Brett, violinist, and the Children's Symphony orchestra, The following programme was presented : PANT 1 Toy Symphony—Allegro., Minuet and trio. Allegro, vivace, presto, Children’s orchestra. Violin solo—Fuantasie sur Trovatore. Mr. Edward Brett. Voeal solo— “Honor and Arms.” [Samson.] . Mr. B. B. Young. sessensssss. Haydn ..Handel Piano solo— a)Italian. Concerte (1st movement. Bach Eb}'l Craumeswirren .Schumann (. mouumm (4th concerto. . 5 .....Sterndale Bennett Lizzic Tsaacs. Mis Voeal solo— *It Came with the Merry May." ., Mvr. Nat. M. Brigham, PART 11, sti Piano Solo— (#) Rhapsodio D' Auvergve. (b) E ludo dn Coneur 88 Li Isaucs. Vmul holo—“hs blinkt der Thau,” ... Rubenstein B. B. Young. Violin Solo—*'F'ifth Air,"” ..De Beriot Mr. Edward Brett, Vocal Sol () "le Lillies Clustered Tall and Fair, Da (b) *Th Mr, Nat Piano Solo— (a) Scherzo a capriccio F sharp in .Mendolssohn ++s0 Chopin .St. Saecns (b) Ballude in G minor. Miss Lizzie Isaacs. ‘The entertaigment proved to be most satis- factory and was greatly enjoyed. Miss Isaacs played with her usual ‘ease and en- tirely from memory. Mr. B. B. Young, with his full, btrong~ voice perfectly under eontrol, won favor as he always does. Mr. Brett, barring a_few mannerisms in playing, did well with his selections on the violin. He has a good touch and finish. The great feature of the evening was the singing of Mr. Nat M. Brigham, the universal favorite. The children’s orchestra did better even than at their lust u{v)mu'um‘t‘ and show the result of careful training on the part of Miss Isuac Young People's Banquet. At the close of the Ladies' Missionary so- ciety, of the St. Mary’'s Avenue Congrega- tional church, Mounday, June 3, the young ladies of the society and their friends re ired to the hospitable residence of Rev, Villard Scott, - the pastor, where a bangue was spread, covers being laid for fifty, They eujoyed themselves as only young folks ca, unul the time for the wmeeting of the Y. P. 8, , when they returned to the church and lpeuv. @ pleasant hour. Dancing Party at Germania H A number of the leading German ladies of the city gave a reception and gance at Ger- mep'a ballin bhonor of Mrs. Pomy's return KELLEY STIGER & CO. CORNER DODGE AND FIFTEENTH STREETS. WHITE GOODS. WHITE GOODS ‘We are better prepared than ever before, with a very complete assort- ment of White Goods, in India Linons, Oanvas Lace, Ozarnia Lawns, Victoria Lawns. Persian Lawns, Bishop Lawns,Linen Lawns, Nainsook, Ettamines, Piques, Marsailles, Mazalia, Corduroy, Organdies, Batist, In- dian Dimity, Cotton and Silk Mulls, etc, etec. In cheap mediums and In order to close out our stock of Beaded Wraps, we will make prices to insure their ready sale. Lot1l. V shaped with beaded net sleeve, coneidered cheap at $12.50. Our price to close $8.50. Lot 2. An elegant embroidered V shaped wrap, which has never been sold forless than §15; our price to close $11. Lot 3. A handsome wrap, beaded front and back, beaded net sleeve, very cheap at 817; our price to close, 812.50. Lot 4. A wrap, dull jet, solid shoul~ der and sleeve, former price, 819; on sale elsewhere at $22; our price to close §14.85. There are but a few sizes in any of these garments and at prices named are decided bargains. We would ad- vise an early investigation to any one desirous of a Peaded ‘wrap. ‘We are showing an elegant as- sortment of Jerseys,including blacks, gobelin, blues, terra cotta and cream; prices from §1.60 to 84.60. A handsome cream Jersey at $2.25 and $2.85, in blacks, gobelin blue and terra cotta, with military braid- ing, we ehow a decided bargain at $3.00. best qualities, all at very low prices, Notice a few special bargains in White Goods for this week. 1,200 yards Checked and Barred Nainsooks, always sold at 12}c; this week, 6ic. 5,000 yards Fine Imported Lace Striped Lawns, Sheer White India Linon, Canvas Lace, Corded Stripe and Bar Czarna Lawnis, Check and Plaid Nainsooks, at from 10c to 26¢ a yard. Reduced from 16c and 50c¢. This assortment comprises everything in White Goods we have form- erly sold at the prices named. But to move them more rapidly, we in- augurate our flrst JUNE WHITE GOODS SALE, by reducing prices nearly one half. Beautiful French Marsailles, Corduroy, Pique. etc; materials suitable for white street costumes. We show them in numerous qualities from 17¢ to '70c per Yard. Handsome and Sheer Pure Linen Lawn at 60c and 75c. French Organdies, the finest and most sheer of all cotton fabrics, at 83c, 46¢, 6Tic, B5¢, 76¢, 85¢. Fancy English Batiste, full 36 inches wide, and fast colors, guaranteed to wash, 12ic. DRESS GOODS. DRESS GOODS ‘We call special attention to the three qualities of Black English Mo- hair, which we place on sale Monday morning. This material is a styl- ish, dressy and wear resisting fabric; remains free from dust, and never changes color; especially desirable for traveling and street dresses. Our prices always the lowest, 75¢, 85¢ and §1. See our large stock of white, cream and ovening shades of fine ‘wools, in Cashmeres, Nun's Veiling, Albatross, Henrietta, French Serges, Flan- nels, etc. Two special numbers in White Dress Flannels, full 654 inches wide at $1 and 81.25 peryard; actual value 81.35 and 81.75. Cream Habit Cloth, very handsome and stylish, 50 inches wide, at $1.26 per yard. All of our Challies, reduced to 16¢; desirable and choice styles. Gents’ Furnishing Goods Men’s real balbriggan undershirts at 25¢, well worth 40c. Men's jean drawers, perfectly made and finished at 38c, worth s0c. Men's very fine balbriggan shirts and drawers at 50¢ each, worth Toe. Men's fancy stripe balbriggan shirts and drawers at 50¢ each, actual value Tbe. Men's real French balbriggan shirts and drawers at 5% each; this 1sour reg- ular 85¢ quality. Men’s fine white summer merino shirts and drawers at 50¢ each, worth Tic. Men's real French balbriggan shirts and drawers extra_good value at 7oc each, regular price $1.00. We have extra large siz underwear; 42, 44,46, 48, WHITE SHIRTS. Men’s white unlaundried shirts made of wood muslin and fine linen bosom, at 39¢ worth 6oe. Men’s white unlaundried shirts made of New Yo mills muslin and all linen bosom at 65¢ worth 90c. Men's white laundried shirts, extra fine quality we offer at 75¢, worth $1.25. MEN’'S HALF HOSE. seamless balbriggan half hose , worth 20¢. Men® at 124 Men’s seamles: in fancy stripe: worth 40¢. s lisle thread half hose, and solid colos, at 25¢, We have a full line of the ‘“‘Onyx” fast black half hose at 40c and 5 FLANNEL ’s fancy French flannel shirts, all yles and nicely made, at $2, worth SHIRTS. Corner Dodge and Fifteenth Street. I from Kurope, and also to introduce the Misses Tina_and Julia Jobat, of Peoria, 1., who are visiting in the city, ' Over one hun- dred and fifty invitations had been issued, and nearly that many couples werein attend- ance. Dancing and the discussion of an ele- zant supper were the main features of the accasion, and were thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. Pomy was highly pleased with this graceful compliment extended. Progressive Euchre. The seductive game of progressive euchre is always in scason and always excites in- terest. A pleasant contest in this game was held Friday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Williams, 1505 Binney street, Kountze place. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Sloan, Mr. and Mrs. Johuson, Mr. and Mrs. Drake, Mr. and Mrs, Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Coe, Mr. and Mrs. Kirkendall, Mr. and Mrs. Brady, Mr. and Mrs. Dean, Mr. Mr. and Mrs, Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Cam: pion _ Allison, Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Guion, Mr. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. ot brooke, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Loyal Legion. The Loyul Legion gave their last reception for the season ut the Millard last Wednesday evening. Speeches, tousts and singing were the features of the occasion. Captain Humphrey paid a glowing tribute to General Sheridan, and Major Clarkson in_ response dehvered *Sheridun’s ride” in a spirited manner. Captain Frank Moores in his felicit- ous manner delivered “The Woodpecker.” General Brooke, Major Franklin and & num- ber of other United States officers were present. Cinderclla Carnival, Mrs. Benton is busy with her bevy of pretty little girls preparing for the Cin- derella carnival to be held at Boyd's opern house wcek after next. They have already made wonderful progress in skillful dancing, while anany are developing histrionic and musical talent that is @ surprise to their friends, Surprise Party. Fifteen of the young friends of Miss Teresa Harris tendered her a very pleasant surprise at her home, 818 Howard street, last Monday afternoon. The little miss was taken com- pletely by surprise. Songs, recitutions and refreshments served to make it & most pleas- ant afternocn for all those present, Luncheon Party. Adolph Meyer entertained eighteen lady friends at an elaborute luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. Cupid’s Capers. GRAYES—WIITNELL, At high noon Wednesday occurred one of the most elegant weddings that has happened in the upper circles of Omaha for some time, The contracting parties were Douglas N, Graves, of Baraboo, Wis., and Miss Allie Withnell, daughter of John Withnell, and one of the most charming young so- ciety ladios of Omaha. The cerémony took place under @ canopy of smilax on the front of which was hung a large and beauti- ful floral horseshos. Dean Gardner pro- nounced the sacred words that made them oue. The bride looked lovely in a white moire silk, en traine, handsomely trimmed with Chantilly lace. The veil was fastened with orange blossoms and extended to the end of the train. Mr. Eugene Graves officiated as best man, Nealie Bellis, @ chatming little miss of three sum mers, oud & nicce of the brde, at- teaded as bridesmaid. In her dainty white lace costume she looked @ veritable fairy. After refreshments were served in the din- ing room, which was beautifully adorned with flowers and festoons of white ribbons. Those in attendance at the wedding were: O Graves, Chicago; B, H. Graves, Kausas City; Hev. A. K. Graves, Minneap: ollsy Mr. and Mre, H. P Dovel Mo sud Mre. E. W. Nash, Mr.aud Mrs, ', A. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Tler, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Kortz, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Peyck Mra. Goorga W. Hal, M. and Mra . W, Hills, Mr. and Mrs. Edivard Rosewater, Mr. and Mrs. Audrew Rosewater, Mr. and Mrs. R. Kimball, Mr. and_Mrs. James Woodurd, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Barbeare, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris, Mr. an2 Mrs. Thomas Swobe, Mr, and Mrs, Frank McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. J. §. Shropshire, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. With- Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morris, Mr. and_Mrs. Henry Brown. Mr, and Mrs. W. P. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sovenson, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mc- i€enzie, Mr, and Mrs. John Mauchester, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Winters, Mrs. Iridjey, § MN S SBant WItESLILE Wellor, Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Van Swith, and Mrs, 5 W Mr. and Mrs. Charls C. H. Withnell, Mr. and "Mrs, M. G. and M Charles and M R. Millspaugh, Foreman. Council Bluffs, Miss Lizzie Kate Phelps, Miss Lillian Pad- Miss Mary Nash. ate Van Arner: Gardner, Miss Nef Miss Carric a0, 1 Nellie Rosewater, Mumnie s McDonald, Mis Minnes . Miss Hatt Crow, Neally Bellis, Clark, Mi Miss Lou Miss Ray Libb; Mavle Hubbard, N Sophie Standish, Miss Fannie Mr. H. P. Devalun; Mr. and Mrs. Croffts, Council Bluff; id Mrs, Frank Sprague, Council Bluff nd Mrs. J. L. Forman, Council Bluff: . and_ N Arthur Ray- mer: Mrs. Denzier, Mrs, Hattie C ton, Mrs, . T. Clarke, Mr.'and Mrs. W. A. Richards, . Van'Arnem, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chicago: Mr. and Mrs. J. Sperry, : Mr. and Mrs. F. Libby, Mr. and W. Phelps, Mr. and’ Mis. William Thompson, Mr.' and Mrs. F. Phelps, Mi Nellie Hall, Laura Connell, Elorence and Nannie Clayton, Grace Perlino, ¥ > ‘and Edith Phelps. ; r, Mr. and Mrs. s, Mrs. A. Lellman, Hev. and Mri Lnng ) . Sheeley, Mr. and Mrs, George Hunt, Oakland, Cal.; Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs, T. H. Taylor, Mr. nnu Mrs. Samuel Reese, Mr. and Mr J. Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Mattice, M and Mrs. C. T. McLain, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs, H. D. Shull, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Shull, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Yates, Mr. and Mrs, A. Van Kuran, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. I3. Haney, Mrs. Jennie Goeken, Mr. and Mrs, N, K. Hubbard, Mr. and Mrs. Max Becht, Mr. and Mrs. C. Cowherd, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith and ter, Malyern, Ta.; Mr. and Mrs. George Parr, Messrs. Hyde Foster, Jim Morton, Frank Brown, Will Morris, Rich Morris, Frank Hanlon, Frank Berkley, John Mc¢Donald, Eugene Graves, T. Croft, Harry Weller, Frank Clark, Harry Gratton, Will Snyder, . R. W AHIHL“ J. Counnor Farish, J. H, Withnell, Ed Morris, Revel R. Irance, Baron Marguerce, Henry J. Baird. John Brown, Mart Brown, Ott C. Richards, Oak- land, Cal. Some lovely costumes were worn and among them were noticed the following Mrs. John Withnell, tan colored reception toilet, Miss Eliza Withneil, costume. Miss Lizzie Withuell, white aibatross, silk pasmentrics. Mrs, W. P. Williams, white faille, court train, pearl trimmings. Mrs. k Bellis, brown faille. Mrs. R. N. Withuell, black moire and lace, Mrs, P, M. Leonard, white moire, court train, Mrn C, H. Withnell, white albatross, . Libby, mahoguny silk, M Gardner, gray silk and velvet. Miss Johuson, green and tan silk, Miss McAusland, black velvet and jet. Miss Nellie Morris, green brocaded silk. Mrs. A. W. Phelps, plack and white surah, Miss Edith Phelps, white lace, Miss Laura Connell, blue satin, Miss Nannie Clayton, brown silk. Mrs. William Shull, heliotrope silk, Edward Haney, brown silk Reese, Brown silk with pearls. Edward Rosewater, black silk and irs. Earnest Peyecke, black silk aud 1g !\hsu Lillie Brass, blue silk, Miss Nellie Hotlingsworth, blue surah, Miss Auna Weitzel, white moire, Miss Sadie Nash, blue brocaded velvet. Mrs, Richard Kimball, black silk and jet. Mrs. Frank Hills, white embroidered cos- tume. Miss Kate Phelps, white embroidered mull. Tn the evening the newly wedded couple left for the lakes of Minneapolis, where they will pass the summer. In the fall they will take up their residence in Barahoo, Wis., where Mr. Graves has an iuterest in exten sive stone quarries. A DEAF-MUTE WEDDING, Au interesting marriage ceremony oceurred Thursday afternoon at the residence of J. J Kennedy, a quarterof a mile beyond the Deaf and Dumb institute, in which two deaf-mutes named Mr, John Weinberger and Miss El- mira Bebored were made one. The cere- money was performed by the Rev. W. J. Harsha, which was interpreted in pantomime to the mute pair by Prof. Gillispie. They re- sponded in their sign language, and Mr. ilmn.lm declared them man and wife. The wedding was largely attended by deaf and elegant black lace McKoon, | dumb friend: demonstra On_ Thunr vho made a silent but very ompany IANKIN—SCHROEDER, Y revening, at 2518 Davenport street, Mr. George W. Kankin, of this city, was uuited in_ marringe with Lena 1, Schrocder, of St.. Louis. The Rev, Detweiler spoke the mag them one. Mr. Rankin is a r e young business man and is at present in the employ of S.A. Orchard. The newly wedded pair e their home at 2026 St. Mary's ave- DOUBLE WEDDING. On Tuesday, ut 3 p. m,, the pleasant home of Mr. E. B. Wood, 1131 North Eighteenth street, was the scene of a double wedding of abrother and sister—an event before un- known in the soc [ parties were M, Leeds, and v D. 1., and novel cery Rev. J. dow in Dennis, o Fannie M. Wood. The the 0 b (uu,u'. place at the sume time und were wedded, the questions being put alter, v to them, ceremony was witnessed by a few invited friends. In the evening the happy coupl left for the Minnesota lakes on their wedding tours, They return the latter part of the month. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis wlll make their future home 4 Duk., whei Dennis wheat farm. n in Omaha, ng associated in business here with his father. Mrs. Dennis and Mr. Woods were formerly classmates together at Os- wego and of late fellow teachers in the Omaha schools. BAKER—QUINY. Mr. Cassius M. Baker and Kate E. Quinn were married last Wednesday evening. They will make their future home at 634 South Seventeenth street. BASTI-BERANEK. A very pleasant affair took place at the Barker hotel on Wednesday evening in th marriage of Miss Caroline Bastl of Brook- lyn, N. Y., and M tanislay Beranek, for- mcrl\' acitizen of New York who has for some time resided in this city. The cer mony was performed by Rev. M. J.P.Thing. After the ceremony the bridal party sat down to un elegant repast of many courses, doing ample justice to the excellent products of the kitchen artists of the Barker. The {;nrty consisted of Mrs, Bastl, mother of the ride; Mr, Bastl, a brother; John Rosicky and wife, Miss Julia Odwarka, Mrs. M, B, Powell and Dr. Hollowtschiner, AMBLER-MCMANUS. Mr. G. S. Ambler, for whom Ambler Place is named, has found a pleasant partner i the person of Miss Ella McManus and on Wednesday last sealed a compact with her that is to last through their natural life, The ceremony took place at the residence of Mrs M, H. McCleary, an aunt of the groom. The Rev. G. Lodge officiated. Both bride and groom are well known in the city and are very popular. Mr. Ambler is a pushing and energetic young business man, LICHTENBERGER-SPECTIT, A. C. Lichtenbergor, one of the youngest and most capable master plumbers iu the city, went to Chicago Saturday last. On Wednesday evening he was married to Miss Amanda Specht, daughter of Chris Specht, the cornice man'of this city, The bride, at. tended by her bridesmaids, left one week ago, to make the. neaded preparation for the nuptials, which took place at the residence of Mr. Lichtenberge parents at 138 South Peoria street. Mr, s}.um and George, the groom’s brother, left for Chicago Tuesday to witness the ceremony, the latter to act as groomswan. The bridal party will return in /s and take up their r i dwelling which the groom has X in Orchard Hill. The bride and groom are well known in this city and will be warmly welcomed to thewr new hosts of adwiring friend: owns A Pleasant Musicale, Th2 musicale given Thursday evening at the St. Mary's Avenue Congregational church for the benefit of Miss Georgia Boul- ter and the building fund, was a delightful affair, Miss Georgja sang three numbers and displayed remarkable improvement a re- sult of her studies in Chicago, Messrs, Brigham, France and Leutz of course de- lighted the appreciative audience. After the gem of a programme fice cream and berries were served n the amiable and enterprising ladies of the church, One who was present was heard to say: A similar entertainment should be given at least once & month during the summer for the enjoyment of the can't- get-away people. We need something be- sides base ball and stump speeches.” pe l:lxsa Meliona Butterfield is iu Salt Lake iny. Shoe Department Men’s white night shirts, made of good muslin and extra long, at 65¢, worth 75c. 36 pair Ladies’ kid Oxford ties at 81 200 vairs ladies” bright dongola but- ton shoes at $1.89, worth $2.50. 215 pairs ladies’ fin ngola flexible cole button shoes at $2.87, worth $3.50. 130 pairs ladies’ * is kid” hand turned button shoes, B to 12 widths, at #3.89, worth #5.00. 98 pairs ladies’ glove kid hand turned Congress shoes (just the thing for ten- der feet) at 81,75, worth 80 pair ladies wu,c Congress shoes at $1.00. SHOES. kid op slippers with MIs 60 pair miss’ heels, at $1. 74 pair miss’ Newports, at $1. 86 pair niss’ kid spring shoes, at $2. MEN'S SHOES. 56 pair men’s buckle working shoes, at $1.3 80 pairmen’s A calf seamless congross working shoes at $1.50, worth $2. 100 pair men’s bright Dongola con- gress shoes, at £3.50, worth $4. 50 pair men’s fine I\ungnum lace and congress shoe 70 puar men kangaroo hand sewed low Oxford shoes. at 5, worth 6. BO SHOES. calf button and 1ght Dongola button heel button congress Boys’ fine size 1 to b4, H0. PARASOLS, 150 ladies’ faney brocaded and striped Parasols, with paragon and ns- sorted sticks, and seal browns, sale pi lace trimmed frame and as- sorted sticks at $1.75; worth $2.374. 75 ladies’ real pongee silk, lace trim- med parasols, with assorted ullmul silk linings and fanc icks, at $3.25; good value for # satin 200 ladies’ 26 nuh "(-lm silk um- brellas, with paragon frame and assort- ed natural sticks at $1.50; regular price 2,10, General Gossip. wnyal Smith is in Chies bliss Ella Bracken has left for Europe. John Dale has returned from Indianapolis. The Misses Poppleton and Yates are in Stanford, Conn. Mr. and M ago from the e: R. J. Jenkinson Jaunt i Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. turned from the Colonel M. T. P the cast on Thur evening. Frank Bennel, of Dunlap, Ta., has been the guest of R. M. Patterson the pist week. Mrs. J. H. Cahn and son Milton of Chicago are the guests of Mrs. L. Danbaum. Mr. C. C. Quiagle has_left for Wil port, Pa., with matrimonial intention Miss Grace Himebaugh has returne Chicazo where she was attending school. W, B. Copp, of Holyoke, Colo., hus been visiting Omulin friends for tie past week. Mr. and Mr e H. Boggs left on Wednesday.for i trip to New York and Bos- D. ller returned a weck is taking a three wecks orge H. Boggs have re- ck and family left for Friday afternoons Miss Knight gave a de- lightful” Kensigton tea to a number of friend J. Brown gave an elegant dinner /in’ honor of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mrs. J. G. McBean and son, of Chic are the guests of Mrs. J. H. Hurlbut, avenue. John R. Morrison has returned from New Jersey where he was called by the death of his futher. Commissioner O'Keefe has been entertain- ing a brother visitor from New York City this week. Mrs. 12, A, Cudahy entertained a number of her lady friends at a dinuer party at the Paxton on Friday. Miss Flora Montgomery of Palmetto, Tenn., is the guest of Miss Estelle Mount, 115 South Eighteenth strect Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Haze, of Pella, Ia the guests of their son, Sergeant H will make a three weeks’ visit. Mrs. D. T. Mount and her daughter May, accompanied by Mrs. Martin Dunham, have goue to Ohio for a month's visit. Miss Grace McCrary, of Keokuk, is v ing Miss Fanuie Bishop at her home Kountze place, and will remain a few wecks. Miss Nellie Rosewater returned from New York Tuesday morning where shie has been in attendance of the Cooper Union Art school. Sheriff Coburn and wife will tender a re- ception to the teachers in the public schools next Thursday evening at their home, 2022 Webstor. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kountze are Poughkepsic, N, Y., attending the graduation ises at Vassar college, their daughter being a member of the class of 1558, Miss Georgie Boulton gave a pleasant mus- fcale at the St. Mary's avenue Congre tional church. She was assisted by Messrs, Nat Brigham, Revel France and Max Lentz, C. R. Perfect left for Ohio Friday evening, where he will join his wife, who is now at Richmond, After a three weeks' trip in va- rious parts of that state they will return to Omaha. M. J. Buckley left for Kansas C Wed- nesday, He will stay there until the 11th, when he will go to Cuicago, returning in three weeks. Mrs. D. E. Edwards of Santa, Cal, ar rived in the city to pass the summer with Le daughter, Mrs.” Clement Chuse. She is ac- companied by her sons, Mr. Wilkie and Mas- ter Leroy Edwards. Mr. Charles Nettleton, of the Union Pa- cific headquarters, was married last Wednes- day to Miss Rosa Bechtell, the Rev, William 1. Henderson, of the Secend Presbyterian church, performing the ceremony. A nuiw- ber of guests were present, and most & beau- tiful repast was spread. e Endorsed Powderly. PiTriBURG, June 9.—The national conven- tion of Knights of Labor iron workers, which has been in session here for the past week adjourned to-day at noon to meet in Chicago the first Monday in April1559. Previous to the udjuummLuturuullmun was adopted endorsing General Master Workwan Pow- derly for reelection. e Large copper smelting works have just been established near Prescot, Ariz. This firm’s output is not controlled by the French syndicate which has charge of almost the whole output of this country, 120, Park in better health than he ha The late Waite had four mes- sengers during his fifteen years on the su preme bench. Three of thein went mad. Mr. Bluine is a visitor to the now ul- most deserted American exchange in Paris, tor the purposc of looking over the files of the dui y.." It consists of .«rumnuluuw and is valued at ), (600, If Robert Ingersoll really plagiarized from Buckle he must have been intelleetually strapped, and nobody who hears his brilliant talk will'believe that. P. Roe, the writer I'a novelist, whom a great many has been visiting be that Mr. Roe will rital nove Governor Berry of w Hampsaire, s now in his ninety-second year, organ ized the first temperance society in that state at Hebron, sixty-two years ago. Editor Cliarles A, Dana receives o royalty it on each volume sold of the and thus he has m this source, member of the :d college. He “was a bishop at thirty- it, und became an archbishop nine years lates Scnator Huwley received thirteen votes for four ballots in the republican national convention of 1884, He is not superstitious, but he would rather have twelve than thir’ teen votes this year at first. cut Rutherfora B. Hayes is said to unatized Scott's “Lady of the Lake” when a boy of ten, and beforo he was had read through all the plays of Akespeare. Secretary Vilas has the gavel used by him in presiding over the last democratic na- tional convention bound with gold and mounted on a square of plush, hanging up in his parlor at Washington. The late William B, Dinsmore, president of the Adams Expr company, wis known as o “first nlght ' at the New York theatres forover forty years. John Hoey is another veteran in the same line, Ienatius Donnelly went to Shakespeara's birthplace in disguise, being dubious of the reception the people of Stratford might ex- tendto him. He requested to be left alone at Shakespeare’s tomb and wept there. al Sheridan’s personal wemoirs, which are shortly to be published, will com’ prise i work of two volumes, of five to six hundred pages each, 1t deals’ scantily with statistics, but has much to say of fighting, Ex-Scnator Tabor of Colorado was using as & paper weight the other day in his private ofice bar of gold that was vilued at £12,000, 1t hud come from his Vulture miue, in New Mexico, from which he is realiziug another fortune, John W. Mackay, the bonanza king, has a dinner service worth #100,000, The silver was furnished from his own mines, and, upon the completion of the set, he bought the dies outright, in order that the set might never be duplicated, Mr, Gladstone owns a valuable plot of land on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, If the venerable statesman should take up his residence there, he would be constantly re minded of the house of commons witn a de bate upon Irish affaivs upon the boards, Ex-Governor Pattison of Pennsylvania is an inveterate horseman, The other morning after a daylight breakfast he started in the saddle from Westtown (Chester county) and came the whole distance-+twenty miles—in time to be at his bank at the usual time for opening business, Calvin 8. Brice, the head of the Ohio dele- gation to the St. Louis convention, is worth something like §20,000,000, and this fact is supposed to thoroughly ‘qualify him to suc- ceed Henry B, Payne inthe United States senate. Mr, Brice's father was a Presby. terian minister who worked hard on o salary of $300 a year —— oo Ilol‘rillll' Barbaris Baurivoni, June 9.—[Special Telegram to Tue Bee |—Horrible barbarism proved against the chaptain of the Che peake Bay oyster dredgers. 1t is shown that in many cases the unhappy crews have b 80 beaten and ill-treated that men hay glad to throw thewselves wnto the water and perish by drowning rather than at the hand OF the hrussl slavedriviag Gasteln are with knives and clubs. AMERICAN MUSICAL TALENT, Grand Work of the National Cone sorvatory of Musio. MRS. THURBER'S PET SCHEME, The Closing of the Third Year of Itd Existence Shows it to Be More Successful Than Was KEven Anticipated. National Conservatory of Music. The National Conservatory of Music of America, in which Mrs. Jeannette M. Thure ber has taken such an active and liberal ins terest, has just closed its third year of good work, and m the Conservatory building, af 128 Enst Seoventeenth street, one night the past week, a programme of miscellancous ses lections and operatic scenes was given, which amply showed the proficiency of the loading pupils in vocal accomplishment. For the past term of eight months the Nuational Cone servatory of Music of America has given free instructions in vocal and dramatic art, elocus tion, deportment, fencing, languages, ote., to nearly two hundred students from every state and territory in the union, Ten of the pupils who were not willing to accept grattiis tiously the advantages of this institution voluntarily paid for its privileges, The National Conservatory of Music of Amerioa was incorporated on September 91, the following being the incorporators: Mrs. August Belmont, Mrs. Richard Irvin, jr., Mrs. William T, Blodgett, Mrs. Jean- nette M. Thurber, Mrs, . W. Ward, Messrs, August Belmont, Androw Cornegie, Willinm G. Choate, Joseph W. Drexel, Parke Gode yin, Wiltiam R. Graee, Richurd ITrvin, jr il i, Jhsis Sellgman, Th Thurber and Wa K. Vanderbilt, The object of this conservatory, which has been so well carried out, is to give to all can- didates with u yood musical talent an ine struction as thorough us can be found in an of the great musical centers of Europe. This the dircetors have attained by securing the lest available masters for the teaching of all that contributes to the formation of an ao complished artist, Th follows und founders ure: Mrs, Cal- vin 8. Brice, New York; Miss Mary I, dington, \.»w\mk Mrs. C. P Huntington, York; Mrs, J T, Stranahan, Brook- W, \\ Co I, Washington; T. Har- rison Garrett, Baltimore; Timothy Hopkins® San Francisco; Leopold Mothudy, St. Louis; A. . Pripp,’ Buftalo; Miss Ma rett, Battimore; Mrs. Levi P. Morton, New York; Mrs. William Reed, Baltimore; Mrs, Nathan ppleton, Boston; Hon., Erastus Wiman, New York: Frank Thompson, Philadelphin W. D. Washburne, Minncapolis, and the fol- lowing is a list of subsc for the of 1887-88: HIls excellency, Grover wnd, president; the Ho arles: S. of New York, secrctary of the the Hon. Willinm C. Whitney, of , secretary of the nuvy; the Hon, William C." Endicott, of Mussachusetts, séo- retary of war; the Hon. Samuel F. Miller, of lowa, justice of the United States suprema l\u the Hon. Geo Hearst, United senator for Californin; the Hon. United States senator . William B, Allison, f for Towa; the Hond Jones, United States senator for Nes 3 the Hon. John B. MucPherson, United senator for New v: the Hon, William 13, Bvarts, United States senator fon New York. the Hon. Perry Belmont, of New: York City, the Hon. Roswell P. Flower, of New York City. the Hon ISvastus Wiman, of Staten Island, Mrs. C. P. Huntington, of he Misses Cooper, of New angdon, of New s of the conservatory . Mrs. Jeannetto M. Thurbery y Trvin, jr.; secretary, an; director Jacques Bouby. was opened on Decemb 1885, in its present temporary premise Seventeenth street. At the commencement its main object was the tho h cultivation of the voeal powers of the students, from the rudiments of voice formation to the fulless development of lyric and dramatie smging. ution, accompaniment and v, considered necessary ese have been added dur- t year the teaching of deportment language, and the pupils have ten to Instructive of Music,” for the scholastio year just closed was us follows: Singing, Miss Gertrude Griswold, Mrs. Frida Ash- forth, Messrs. Christian Pritsch and Jacques Bouhy; repertoive, Ferdinand J. Dul ues Bouhy: elocut 1ues Bouhy ann, Alberto Rumpf; stage depor fencing, 21li. Cha for John P, York Cit York Cif 1 solfog- el nent, Regis Senac; v been concluded above mentioned 1 education, of a school of harmony, counterpoint and and the history of music, for vices of the following professors ured. Piano, Rafael Joseffy, sie Pinney and Miss Adele Mar- 3 violin, Leopold Lichtenberg; har- mony, countery and composition, Bruno Oscar Klein; history of music, Henry T, Finck, The next term of the National Conserva- 10 ill open on October 1, and the entrance examinution will take place as follows ing class, September 24 and 25; pano, Sep- tember 26 und 27, In conncetion with the conservatorv, & large chorus is being formed to be known ' as the National Conservatory Choral society, h will be open to persons of any nation- an admission fee of 85, after having ) competence n the trial of voices, which wilt be held on October 15. This chora body will give three con s of important ral works next winter with selected pupils he conservatory as soloists. e the first opening of the conservatory ral hundred students huve benefited by its advantages, some of whom have alread; wade a prominent start in a profession career; whiie hundreds of candidates have been n mittance postponed “from lack of room in which to wrain them and the need of funds to provide for the inc od staff which their admittance would nec ifate. This ¢ - lent institution appeals to all lovers of music in this country who have means 1o be generous to contribute to the work that is being faithfully ed out by annual sub- scriptions, donations to the building fund or in the endowment of free scholarships; and the board of directors believe that the Na~ tional Conservatory of Music of America has only to be bevter known to meet the support r the |A4|l|\lllm to the branches of musi piano, violin, composition, which the conserva- tory is free to all unublo to pay for it, pro- vided that natural abilities justify théir ade mission ; still, to emphasize its national ¢ hars er and 1o s e for euch state the right souted n it, there has been ar a system of free scholars ships, Of thes¢ up to the present time, two belong to Maryland (The T, Harrison Gar- rett” and the “Mary Garrett” scholarship) one to California (Phe “Timothy Hopking' ) New York, (The and the “Andrew ), Jtis hoped thint bes nip may be founded b state, which will be conferred upon -andidato from the who shows the most talent. The swm of 5,000, is required for the endowment of a scholurship, Further information can bo obtained by addressing to the secretary, 125 cast Sevens teenth street, he ( Wesr Poisr, N June 8, —This morn. ing there was a cavalry drill in the riding hall. The two small galleries were crowded with spectators, and not half those who de- sired could get into the building. The last drill will take place this afternoon. The sers mon to the graduating class will be cred to-morrow by the chaplain. Oa Monday lhl cadets of the first class are to get their diplos mas, - The Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilde Union of San Francisco has decided that i w bers must not work on eastern og foreign-constructed stationary-made boilers on the ground that they are cause of “inferior workmauship and poos material used iu their coustruction,”