Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 9, 1888, Page 3

ECHOESFROM THE AY WORLD Roceptions and Other Social Events of the Weok. THE UNITY cLus PARTY. Hops, Socials, Receptions, Wedding Anniversaries, Marriages, gagements, the New Dances, and Other Society Gossip, Unity Clab, The members of the Un the second party of the day evening at Masoni: collent time was ¢ Those pros: were: Mosdames [ Copeland, J. Blair, C. H. Gratton, James Burr, € Shields, D. Kennely, H. Curtis, J. Auties, K Josclyn, G. L. Hughes, E. Elliot, W. E. Burlingame, A. M. Pinto, Poters, L. M. Hayes, W. O. 10ws, G Anderson, Josie Beverly, Bodwell, Cop Featherton, Mi Mv'lnhmn Lizie Sh: The Misses Ay ner, the Miss B. Hubbard, 1 club gave s on Wednes- Th= usual yson, and, O'Hanlon, Josie Laing, Hattie Whitn: mina Calhoun, Elliot, Annie isher, \mln'\\‘ lhoun, Pottis ; Freoman, J. H. Blair, er,G. W, Shiclds, O n Curtis, Joso! Burlin- D. Kennedy, 1. D. Vi 7. Simpson, @. L. Huzhes, Iy, B E. Bryson, N. gume, A M. Pinto, J. W . Mathew Hardman, L, W John Muir, C. it W N. Raw Ayrest,Charles R, Sherman, 1%, E E L. Winslow, L. E. Singer, i A. Swan, Jamoes Miller, J. E. Balch, Will . Comber, W. Victor White, D. H. Chuistie, 1 D. S. Lees, Frank Barvew, B. Thomas Bowie, J. B. B Small, Eaton, B. G. Wheeler, P, D, 3. Buchanan, J. C. Laing, George N. Rose, . H. M. Moore, Harry G \G.F. 5 Martin G Kast, J. G, Fleobo, 15, K. il H. D. Whitney, M. E. Kerr, Arthur Howe, William Barnum, R. H. Waller,Gi. F.. Ander: son, C. M. Buckman, W, E. Waketicld, J. C. Fisher. The club will give its next party Junuary 8, 1580. MeMul \\.w ilson, n Dennett mith) William A. seresfor I P. He The New Dances, The “Glide Mazourka’ was arranged by Professor A. R. Loomis, and as its name in- cates, differs from the ordinary mazourka only in the fact that it favors the glide or re- dowa movement. The “Diamond Lancers” now taught in all the principal schools and classes throughout the country, has already become so well known that any further description of, or reference to the same at this time would: be superfluous, The “Berlin® comprises a polka step, playing an easy and g It commences with three poika steps for- ting with the outside foot, then nside toe front and back, a half turn is made, complotely changing the posi- tions of the dancers. The couple assume their original position by repeating this movement, starting off. however, in the op- posite direction o that first taken. Four polka steps are next danced in order that the couple may again be in position for the half turn and r tition of figure above descrived. This dance can also be executed in redowa and galop time. The *‘Laravene” is in 2-4 time and consists of an casy slide in either direction, passing the opposite foot back and nt (o a grace- spring movement aud the execution of a redowa step in either dircetion and repeat, leading off again with two glissades. “The “Parisian Gavotte” is the most diM- cult, though most popular, of all. No other dance at present in vogue can be compared Wwith it, as it is entirely original in its ar- rangement from beginning to end. exceedingly lively dance, the music to which it is larly inspirmg. T *ipants, e ll stand- ingin half position, facing each other the same as in the “Diamond,” are first required to pass the outside toe front, then back, re- peating the same within side foot, leading off ‘with a redowa in either direction, terminat- ing with four glissades, the genticman start- ing on the left and the lady on the right. dis- eful toe movement. particu- In Honor of Mrs. Levin. The following is clipped from an extended account in the Atchison Globe of the Tth inst. and will be of interest to Mrs. Levin's friends here: In the splendid procession of society events that has distinguished the history of Atchi- son within recent years, the Globe believes the summit of suc was reached last night in the reception given by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hetherington in lu)lmr of Mrs. Heth- ermgton’s sister, N I The event served a double purpose forded Mrs. Levin opportunity to mecet her old friends, and also was the formal opening to the social word of Mr. and Mrs. Heth ington’s andsome residence since enlargement. The invitations numbered several huudred, and few regrots were received. An unexpected pleasure of the evening was the presence of Mr. Levin, ‘who ran dowa from Omaha espe for the occasion, The host and hostess and Mr, and Mrs. Levin welcomed the guests in tho east parlor, Mrs. Hotherington was becom- ingly attired in a vich costume of white surah velvet trimmed in pea diamonds. Mrs, Levin worc an empire gown of white Bangalese, flowers. Assisting in dispensing the hospitalities were Mrs. B, P. Wagzgon: Mrs, J. . Murphy, . Mrs. . Howard and Mrs. Nellie Allen, The occasion was also distinguished in the toilets of the ladies of the splendid company, superb in silks, velvets and precious stones, The Himebaugh Silver Wedding, Twenty-five years ago, in Sycamore, [l Annetto O, Johuson bacame the bride ot M P. C. Himebaugh. Friday night at the Mil- lard, in the presence of a large number of friends, the happy pair celebrated tbe twoen- ty-fifth anniversary of this auspicious event. About threo hundred invited guests crowded the parlors to pay their respects and offer congratulutions to the happy couple. Mr. and Mvs. Himebaugh with their daugh- ter received in the main parlor, Mrs. Higie- baugh was attired iv u pink satin gown, elub- orately trimmed. Miss Taylor wore black velvet and blue; Miss Fonda, white brocade; Mvs. I, B, John- son, black tulle heavily jetted with silver; Mrs. Carter, a lemon-colored satin, woven in gold with and intricate flower design and or- Damenty In hair and on panels of dress of grosaes. Among others who wore elogant toilets were the Misses Wadleigh, Mrs. Squires, Mrs, Fred Nye, Miss Polack, Mrs. Ista- braok, Mrs. Hitchcook and otors, Dumlnz wis indulged in, the diningroom having been converted into a ballroom. The most prominent wen and most beautiful women of the rgm city were in attendance to offer congratulations to the happy pair who for a quarter of a century have enjoyed the highest connubial felicity wud prosperity, The Press Club Benefit, One of the society features of the coming week will be the Press club benefit at Boyd's on next Thursday afternoon. The attraction will be the Omaha favorite, Miss Minnie Maddern, with her maguificent company, in her best play, “In Spite of AlL” "Pickets lu‘( ba {mur«l of the members of the club oxchanged at the box oftice on Wednes- day morning for reserved seats. Miss Mad- D is the most bewitching little lady in her style of acting in the country, aund is great favorite with gentlemen as well a8 lady patrons of the theater, Her audi- -nmlm uniformly larg md appreciative, The wmatinee on Thu; has been sclected many of her friends u the occasion for lurmman of & number of theatrical par- ud of leading ladies and gentle- u.nol J These will be especially well entert; un boouuu ln ulsmlnn to her adwmirable play M addern will recite *'0stler Joe," the phu which, when re- g’ud by Mrs. Potter at & private memhm n ‘asbioglon some Ume ago, attracted uni- OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY “PECEMBER 9, 1885 — KELLEY, STIGER &CO. Handiereh FRESH ARRIVALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! AT Speclal Sale. On Monday morning we will be pre- pared to show the finest assortment of Handkerchiefs ever shown in this ci comprising all the lutest novelties bought expressly for the Xmas trade, at prices that will please you. COME AND SEE THEM. Ladies ~4~:nl Duchess Handkere s from $1.2 The best value in the city. Ladies’ fine French Hand-embroid- ered Silk Mull Handkerch , real Valenciennes lace bors exquisite de- signs, from $3.25 to % ch. This is something new and yery popular. Ladies’ fine French Hand-embroid- ered Hundkerchicfs, on hand-spun sheer linen lawn, elegant designs, from §3.25 to §10.50 each. .adies’ fine French hand-embroid- ered sheer linen lawn Handkerchiefs, scalloped borders, latest novelties, § the lines we are showing at the follow- ing prices: 50c '$1.00{$L, 50'$2 0018220 2.5 wo! th worth \\ol' rth \\\ullh worth ; $1.50.' $2.2 L7H. 83,00, | $3.50, Lace Border 2510 $10.50 each. 100 dozen Ladies’ embroidered sheer linen lawn Handkerchiefs, H. S. and scolloped, only 30c, worth up to 50c. 150 dozen Lad embroidered linen lawn Handkerchiefs, scolloped and H. S. borders, only 163¢; worth up to 25¢. 200 dozen Ladies’ embroidered and veined sheer lawn Handkerchiefs, end- less variety, L worth up to 20c. 200 dozen ies’ H. S. printed bor- der linen cambric handkerchiefs, fast colors, 6ic, worth 10c. ‘FUR DEP'T. | SALE SON OF THE SEA- Scarfs, Muffs, dren’s Sets, and Fur Trim- ailing at wholesale prices. Boa and Muff Sets. blac k Boas, Capes, Ch (Boas 8 yards long.) Extra quality 82,70, vsually sold at $5. v black coney, § 3, ust tra “quality \an\ sold. lynx back, Extra natural bl ally sold at natural cin- namon and « only $35, worth Other kinds at proportionately low pi LAD in almost market, M l\ marten. $1 ND MUFF SETS fur in the rable l'ur in the murl\vt. Alask in (London and dyed) only $15, positively ‘Sealskin has advanced 45 per cent sinee we hought these, and we are confident that flu- same g not be hong where in this city, namon bhear, only $11, \vm!h 4. B natural blac worth $15, ght medium and dark shades) only #6.25, worth and usu- ally sold nL $9. Extra natural black .25, worth and uuu.l”\ S tra naturs l ||~u.|ll\ sold at $4.5 seal (closely FeheAE B8 | LHORIEAL wul). only usually sold at $4.50. I quality seal plush, $1.75, worth and u ally sold at $2.50. 800 extra quality bliack coney. only 98¢, worth and usually sold at $1.50. Another 3 cases BLACK HARE MUEFFS at 45¢, worth CHILDREN’S FUR SETS in variety, from $1.50 to $12.50 a set. FUR TRIMMINGS. 150 yards extra black econey (lined)30c, worth 50 yards extra black coney (lined), 45¢, worth G5e. 100 yards 3-inch extra nutrin beaver (beautiful golden shade). $1.60, worth $2.25. 100 yards 4- inch extra nutria beaver (beaudiful golden shade), $2.10, worth $2.75. Ex- 2-inch natural black marten (one of 5, worth biack mar- Tyny ndless -inch natur: worth qualit 3 overstocked on this width, will offer it this week at $4.75, worth and reduced from $6.50. Fur trimmings of ever description at the lowest possible for first-class goods. White down Trimmingsin all widths, from 38c to $1.10 a yard. GENTS’ Furnishing Depar't. This department is overstocked with elegant goods suitable for Christmas gifts, Silk and Cashmere Muffle Silk Umbrellag, Fine Neckwear, Fur Gloves, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, Kid Lined Gloves and Mitten Silk and Satin Suspender: MUFFLERS, We show Fine Cashmere Mufflers, in light and dark colors, at 50¢; well worth $1.00. Large \\'m‘:tm\ \Iuflh‘rfl, in light and dark colors, at 2 De. 100 dozen ox(rn large all-silk Cream in ten different patterns, at lly worth $2.00. We offer an immense assortment of all-silk Mufflers, in cream and colors, at £1.35, $1.60, M), $2.50 and $3.00; worth double these prices. NECKWEAR. 100 dozen Silk and Satin Neck Scarfs, all new and choice styles, satin lined, at 15c; regular price, d Fine Silk Teck Searfs and Four-in- Hand Ties, all choice styles and new shapes, at 50¢, 75¢ and $1.00. SILK UMBRELLAS. ne Gloria Silk Umbrellas, gold and mounted, at $2.37) worth $4.00. We show the best quality of \\'md«)r Silk Umbrellas, gold mounted, in the latest designs, at $3.75, 50 and $6.00. GENTS' GLOVES, - We show a great assortment of kid lined Gloves and Mittens at 75¢, $1.00, $1.50 and $1.85. Real Beaver Gloves, $4.00, $7.00 and $8.00. "ine Angora Gloves at 75¢; worth & 3 The best quality of Sealskin Gloves and Mittens at $9.00 and $10.00; worth $15.00. HANDKERCHIEFS, Fine White Linen sInitial Handker- chiefs at 25c; worth 100 dozen large Silk Handkerchie! in white and colors, at 50c; worth and $1.00. Elegant Silk and Satin Su all colors and styles, at 50¢, THhe, $1.50 and $2. spende $1. 0.! RIBBONS. RIBBONS. SPECIAL SALE! All Silk, Satin and Gros Grain Rib- bons in black cream, cardinal pink,blue |} orange,&c. This is an odd lot that we are closing oat very cheap, as will be scon by the [n\ln\\mg list: No. 5 No. 7 | 8c | 10¢ l12’,,c‘ ‘16¢ Reduced [ Reduced Reduced | Reduced from from from from 124c. 15¢, 16c. 224e. No. 12 All Silk. Satin and Gros Grain Ribbons, picot edge. This ribbon we have been selling at 25c; on Monday at 10c. REDUCED FROM 25¢. SASH RIBBONS. 8 and 10 inch All Silk, Sutin and Gros Grain, and All Silk Moire Sash Rib- bons in black, cream, and delicat shades, that have been selling at $1.1 and §1.25 a yard, on Monday morning at 85¢; reduced from $1.15 and $1.25. Our regular linc of Ribbons are com- }ll(‘.ll!.o\'cry conceivable shade will be ound in our stocl. FANS. FANS. FANS. Special Sale. 3 hand-painted Satin and Guuze, Spangled Gauze, &ev, &, 2§ worth from $ to $3.50. See the elegant line of noveltie: Fans, we are showing, $2.75, $3, $3.50, #5.75 and $1-5 | CORSETS. CORSETS| Warren's Satteen Featherbone Cor- sets, absolutely unbreakable, only reduced from $1 a full line of the celebrated Dress Form, | (umlmm and Woven, C. P, W. N Dr. Warner's, Ahflmmm\l French prices. Children’s Fancy Knit Hoods « Jersey Caps, Toboggans, Ete., That have been selling at 35¢, 50c and 60, will be offered on Monday morning at B5c each. All the Fancy Knit Hoods, Jerse Caps and selling at 75e, 85¢ and $1, on Monday and the balance of the week at H0c. worth up to $1. Laaies’ embroidered and hand hem- | ortment, stiched Aprons, clegant as ote, euach. 60e, 75, §1. 15 and $1.2 . Tohoizgans that have h.».-u‘“ 5 Dodge Sts. Specizl Sale Remnants 0f Plushes, Monday morning we will place on ile ALL REMNANTS AND SHORT L 'HS OF SiLK PLUSHES that hu\n- acemulate during this season. Th in ALL SHADES and widths. and in length range from one-fourth yard to two and one-half yards, Just the time and opportunity to buy thom for fancy work at half price. = Come early to get choice colors. The best and most de: mas present, A HANDSOME ble Ch rist- IH \l l\ SILK DRESS Our $#1. WARRA yard. Our $1.75 Black I\ inches wide, at $1 Our $1.65 Bl French at #1.85 per yvard. Our $2.00° rench Peaun do Soi inches wide, at $1.65 per va Our $2.50 French ue VEAR, Grpin_ Silk, at $1.25 por illo Francaise Silk, 74 per yard. Avmuroe Silk 1 Fronch Faillo Fran- nteed all silk, 23 inches 00 per yard, She Depr_(:_}? Spocial sale of Holilay Slinpers, Jutd, atonly one- nts' Fine $ho s, Xemas P n.nm ) two thi =15 thole val warn linsdclotih Slippars at Ties re- 1eoom § TAdixe’ fing o nbroid red slippars, $1; reduced from 41 nad <lipoors, $1355 ve- du £ fins falt war n 1 on 31,70 NN PPERS. ot e ol slippors at d5e; To- flas smhroilieel slippes at 8ic; 1 b 3t b \|.-u s fino leatrer slippass at $1; rodues 1 from fon's finy han Loy el 12en i), '8t b goatsliprors at 2 re ab $2.50; slipoers at (hn sawed plash slipp s 1-sebad alliga 1reom S J at 1feo0 s nand )1 tuea 1o 8450, "lllllvu 1K AL teon B, AN 1 Paris kil sios 200 bateon s Men's solid N redues 3 $1008 at 82.35; 033 and batton Moa's.fti> Cal€ eongrass ARd lach shoes ut & ) 230 reduced fron $5.50. KELLEY STIGER & CO., COR. DODGE AND FIFTEENTH STREET. | versal attention. In the rendition of this piece Miss Maddern has no superior. Mrs. Magrane's Party. Mrs. Magrane's Council Bluffs class in dancing gave a social at Beno hall last Thursday evening. 'The following people present: Messrs, Stacey, Tidd, Pusey, , Dohanny, Baddolet, Edson, H. L. and . R. Stacy, Murphy, Ingoldsby, Zurmuch- ler, Woodbury, Suilor, Adwood, Parsons, Jouu! Pomlcu;m\ Wells, Shepherd, Lou- gee, Alpaftee, Taylor, Shafer, Seitz, Will- jams, Marpus, Bowman, Stillman and Cham- berlain. Mesaames Moore, Huldine, Kep- linger, Baldwin. The Misses Huldine, Pusey, Moore, Philiips, Chapman, Murtin, Parsons, Hawthorne, Butts, Gleason, Sher- man, Woodbury, Haas and others from Council Blufts, The guests from Omaha were Mrs. Magrane, Mrs, Mathews, Mrs, Dr. Bensotghs, the Missos Trimbell, Ma quette and Helen Colter, MeGee, Pilte, Me- Mahon, Morrison, hields, Crane, Sex- auer, The Messrs. orge, Caldwell, Miiroy, Burroughs, Goodma |’dll(‘|!0ll (lmrles and William Mathews, Roomis, Singer, Goldsmith, Cameron and 1Tughes. The Mission of Soeicty. It has been well said that the vital princi- ple grows weal when isolated. The man who cares for nobody and for whom nobody cares has nothing to live for that will pay for the trouble of keeping soul and body to- gother. You must have a heap of embers to make n glowing fire. Scatter them apart and they become dim aud cold. So to huve a brisk, vigorous lifo you must have a_group of lives to keep each other warm, as it were —to afford cach other mutual encourage- ment and confidence and support. 1f you wish to live the life of a man, and not that of u fungus, be social, bo brotherly, be char- itavle, be sympathotie, and labor earncstly for thoe good of your kind. ican Club, an Social club, on Docember 5, gave the fourth of its successful at Cunning- ham hall. The A. O. H. band, under the leadership of Prof. Douglas, was present, and between the dunces discoursed some of its excellent music, adding laurels to their already well-carned reputation, The pro- granune, consisting of twenty numbers, was woll enjoyed, and everybody present ure anxiously awaiting the fifth party of the series, Mrs. McWhorter Roceives. Mrs. S. A. MoWhorter, Fortieth and Dodge, was at home to her friends on Wednesday afternoon from 8§ to 5 The house was beautifully decorated with flow- ers and smilux. . MeWhorter was as- sisted by Mvs. Horreo G, Burt, Mms. . B, Johnson, Mrs. S, D. Mercer, Mrs. D, o .'s'u- fuion, Mrs. Charies Cal, Mrs. M. 1rs. H. 5. Rollins, Miss Gertrude Chambors and Miss Mary Luke, Young Married Folks' Social Ciub, The Young Married Folks' Social elub gave their opening party on Thursday evening at Goodrich hall, ou Saunders and Paul streets. There was u full attendance of the members aud their wives, and the event proved every way as greal a social success as could be wished. The hall was tastily docorated and the floor in splendid condition for dune- ing. The next party will be held January 3. Wooden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs, A. M. Martinovich celebrated the fifth anuiversdry of their marriage at their residence in the southern part of the city by giving & very enjoyable party on Monday evening, December 3, Many useful as well as ornamcntal presents of artistic woodwork were received. A very ploasant evening was spent, everybody wishing the happy couple many returns of the day. Mrs. Wood's H Reception, Mrs, B, B. Wood's reception from 2 to 5, p. m., Wednesday, proved a brilliant affuir. The ladies receiving with Mvs. Wood were Mrs. Darkalow and Mrs, 8. D. Bankalow. ‘The ladies who assisted in entel g wes Mrs, Harrison, Mrs. Shelton, Mrs, Louis Reed, Mrs. Fred Davis, Mrs, Peck and Miss Iihhop. Irish-Ame The Irish-Ameri Wednesday evening, Engagements. ‘The engagement of Miss Pauline Gold- smith aud M. L. Roeder is annovuced. 1'heir wedaing occurs the latter part of February, Cards are out announciog the en;mmgn; of Mr, Simon Fifher, of this city, 1o Miss Ad- die Bloom, of Towa City. Mr. Fisher is a popular young socicty man and holds a posi- tion with Max Meyer & Bro. The Millard Reception. On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Millard again threw open their beautiful home for the inspection and entertainment of their friends. Nearly three hundred persons were present in the course of the evening and a pleasant time was enjoyed. The Poppleton Reception. Invitations arc out for a grand reception to be given at the residence of Hon. A. J. Pop- pleton on next Thursday evening. 1t is to be given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Sears Popplcton, who have just returned from their wedding triv. Mrs, Kelker's Party. A very pleasant lunch was given by Mrs. William S. Felker at her residence, north- west corner of Woolworth avenue and Twenty-seventh street, Tuesday evening last, in honor of Miss Nellie McCune, daughter of Juage McCune, of Chicago, 11l Miss Canfield’s Party. Miss Lizzie Canficld gave a reception in honor of her friends, the Miss Bothwich, of Chicago, Friday evenings The affair was a very pleasant gathering of a lim- ited number of the personal friends of the fair hostess, Telegraphers' Reception. Invitations are out for the telegraphers’ grand reception to be held at Masonic hallon Thursday evening, December 20, The party 15 their first, and no pans will be spared to make it a brilliant success. Mrs. Peabody’s Reception, Mrs. Peabody gave u reception at her home on Capitol avenue, on Wednesday, from 3 to 6 p. ., in honor of the Misses Yates, Danc- ing was one of the pleasunt features of the occasion, Wedding Bells, FREY-SA Crap's hall presented an auimated scene last Sunday evening on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Flora Saly to Mr. Heory J. Frey, both of this city. Rabbi Bevson per- formed the ceremony in the presence of about one hundred and fifty friends and rela- tives of the couple. The party then pro- ceeded to the supper rooms, where an ele- gant banquet had been spread in honor of Mr. aud Mrs. Frey and Mr., and Mrs. L. Bloch, the latter a twin sister of the bride who had been married the previous evening. Numerous toasts were madeé and responded over sixty o tulatory telegrams I from relatives and friends abroad. the banquet the party proceeded to the room, on the upper floor, where the light fantas was tripped until 12 o'clock. ‘The ladies looked very becoming in costumes of cream- satin albatross. They are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. D. A, Saly, old and respected residents of this city, Mr, Bloch s connected with one of our leading clothiers, and Mr, Frey a well koown at- tache of Hayden Bros. Numerous costl and elegant presents were received by Both of the contracting parties. HORWICH-TURCHANSKY, Miss Fannie Turchansky and Mr. Kaspar Horwich were united in the holy bonds of wedlock last Sunday evening, at 1018 Doug- las street, by Rabbi Bramson. The spa- clous building was crowded with relatives and friends of the coutracting parties, who iad come to wish the young couple & pros- perous and joyful journey through life. A banquet and ball followed the ceremony, and the large crowd present enjoyed itself im- mensely until an early hour iu the morning. General Gossip. Mrs. Robert H. Hall has returned from tho east. Bishop Worthington returned from Wash- ington Friday The Crescout club ¢ave @ pleanant soclal at Goos hall last evening. Mrs. Charles Stephens, after along visit in New York, is again at home. rs. T. C. Bruner has returned from her two mnu!.hl tour in California, Mrs. Joseph Metcalf gave a dinner last Fri- day iu honor of Mr. and Mrs, Backert. The W. C. C. association hold their annual ‘bmques at the Barker hotel to-morrow even- ing, The Young Men’s Hebrew assoclation opened their uuon vnry uu-ymou-l_v at Mub— rmmu Wednesday evening a grand entertainment and ball, The affair was quite largely attended. The Ladies’ Social club give a hop at Met- ropolitan- hall on the evening of Decem- ber 19. Mrs. Francis C. Grable, 2005 St. Mary’s avenue, has returned from a six months’ trip in the east. The members of Harmony Social Circle hold their regular semi-monthly meeting this evening. After December 13 Mr. and Mrs. William Poppleton will make their home at 1056 Georgia avenue, Mrs. Herman Kountze holds a recevtion Saturday, December 15, from 3 to 6 p. m., at her home, Forest Hill, Mrs. P. C. Himebaugh left with her daugh- ter Grace for Chicago on Friday where the latter is to enter school. Miss Susan B. Anthony has been eater- tained by Miss Cornish, 122) South Eleveuth street, during their stay here. E. H. Kitchen and wife, parents of Coun- cilman Kitchen, left Wednesday evening for their home in Los Angeles, Cal. The members of the Harmony Social Circle give thew opening ball Thursd evening, December 13, at Crap’s hall. Mr. and Mrs. Bachert entertained a dozen of their friends at dinner Tuesday. The table decorations were smilax and roses. Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Anderson enter- tained a select circle of friends at their pleasant home in Poppleton park on Tuesday evening last. Mr. and Mrs, W. M. Bushman returned turnea Thursday from a three months’ tour of California, Old Mexico and various other parts of the south and west. The Young Men's Hebrew Knights of Shurity gave a very suceessful and enjoy- able ball at Germania hall on December 2. About sixty couples were in attendance. Miss Adie Samson left Tuesday evenin for the east to spend the holidays with r tives in Cleveland and Boston and afterwards will enter the conservatory of music at 130s- ton. Mrs. E. V. Smith and her Leonora returned to their sunny home in Los Angeles Thursday morning. They were accompanied by Miss Minnie Bauman, who will remain with them on the coast during the winter. Miss Mary Brown, daughter of Dr. J. Morris Brown,of Omaha,will make her debut next Tuesday ning, Elaborate prepara- tions are going on for a party which will take place on the occasion. Over two hun- dred myvitations have been sent out. e What They are Doing. San Francisco Fxaminer: The year 1888, now rapidly drawing to a close, is one that will long be remembered as @ prosperous one for fraternal societies, Standing at the head is the great charitable order known as Masonry, with 15,833 lodg, bers, located in every civilized country. Followmng close upon its footsteps is the veteran Ancient Order of Ioresters, with 5,123 courts, 702 555 adult and 72,337 juvenile members, & grand total of 774,59 Next upon vecord stands the Manchester unity of Odd Fellows, with 657,551 members, and close to its figures American Odd Fel- lowshup, with 8,570 lodges, 575,000 members, and 2,077 encampments with 105,000 mem- bers, and the Pythians, with 175,000 gallant knights, Then come the American orders that have grown with such startling rapidity from the idea of the mechanic of Meudville, Pa., “Father” Upchurch. The Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Knights of Honor, the Royal Arcanum, the American Legion of Honor, the Order of Chosen Fricnds, and a host of others formed upon the co-operative and endowmert pla It 18 within moderation to state that less than 1,000,000 of members are in the en- dowment orders, and that the average en- dowument carried is 82,000, On an nVuruxu the death rate \vlll year be 1 u,rv simp! daughter ple multiplication lhuwll 10,000 times ,000 annuwlly, ‘r\w-a amounts, gathéred by trifling assess- ments during the year of §1 to 83 monthly, are scarcely folt by the giver, but mean cown fort, aid, relief, everything to the receiver, Poverty, distress, want and orime have been averled by this practical and prompy pecudiary assistance, pauperism prevented and poorhouses deprived of those who un- der any other circumstances might have been tenants; the general taxpayer has been re. lieved, and thousands of homes made com- fortable and bappy because of this common: acuse syslewalls coutribution, ECHOES FROM THE ANTE-ROOM The Week's Doings Among the Fraternal Orders. RESULT OF PYTHIAN ELECTIONS. Statistics of the Mystic Orders of the World—The Pythian Insurance Question Again—How They Ob- served Thanksgiving Day. 1 0. 0. F. A wide field for speculation and dis- cussion is brought up in the trouble which has come upon an eminent past grand commander in New York, because he indited a fraternal letter to various members o f the Py - order under the AX . AUX BELLUM. 510141 initials, speak- ing a good word for a brother who was a candidate for ,the ofiice of lieuten ant governor and enclosing pasters. Asa matter of fact the fraternal orders must necessarily have an influence in politics if the obligations which they impose are of any force. An infimty of causes and circum- stances may modify the obligation to assist one another in the political field but there 18 an immense force in the ‘fel- low feeling” which makes us wondrous kind. The great safeguard, however, lies in tho fact that no member of the order of Odd Fellows, nor indeed of any of the great fra- ternal organizations, can be true to the teach- ings of his order and cast his vote for any other than the one whom he considers the best man for his_country and for humani Speaking of the New York incident, the San Francisco Examiner sa; The write doubtless forgot, in the heut of the campaign and the desire to get his friend clected, thut the initials and titles of orders could be legitimately used except upon matters in some way pertaining to tne fratern- ity or connccted therewith, He may have thought it **was for th od of the or- der” that his candidate should be elected, We have known the time in the history of v when, if the frat had canvassed - and for certain candidates or against certain others, it \Vuulnl have been “‘for the good of the orders.’” Also in Missou: 8, and also here at home in California, “polities can never be allowed or enter- tained, is not correct. When the; re united wealthy antagonists seeking, by eve means, to hamper, cramp and obstruct, by legislation, the march of fraternities, it is of vital importance that the orders rise, as they have done, and through the medium of the ballot box elect friends and retire antagon- ists. Weknow naught of the case under dis- cussion, It muy be, a8 charged, & grave vio- lation, but when the assertion 1s made that under no circumstances should an order have anything to do with politics or candidates, we respectfully assert that this rule, like all others, has cxcupUuul; e Knights of Pythias. From correspondence collected by the Pythian Knigbt of Kochester relative o the ingurance question, the following ox- tracts are of interest in Omahs. Under date of Novembver 5, Supreme Chancellor General William Ward writes to R. B. Rowley, Esq., grand chancellor of Louisiana: “You ask, under date of November 1, 1853: ‘Would there be any objection to some of the mem- b«.rn of the order starting un insurauce com- , fire, marine and lifo risks, and calling ll “Iho Kuights of Pythius association " Yes, there are wany objectious, and in view of the purpose of the legislation at Cin- cinnati (as I construc it) no wember should harbor the thought one mowmcent of using the name of the order for life insurance purposes. The order has provided for a life insvrance which 18 universal. No local organizatious other than sections of the cndowmoul zank chn Properly ‘uss the name of theorder of the Knights of Pyth- ins, Every knight is eligible to membership in the endowment rank. T will not grant permission to use the name of the order to any organization called life surance. You may ask, why not permit Louisiana to exercise the same privilege of some jurisdic- tions that now use the name of the order connected with life insuranci My reply would be, they orcanized prior to my administration, but I will v further that my report to the supreme lodge will em- body a strong re mumendation 1o u illegal to thus use the name of the o ‘Crue knighthood is, to foster eve ‘est of vital importance,” a rather velement communication ad- dressed to the same publication, and leveled varticularly and specific i Shropshire and Monell, ; of Mil president of the board ~ of takes occasion to remark that thority has in the insey, i using either the word ‘Pyth- or ‘Knights of Pythias,’ as a title 10 procure and do businessas a life insurance company, an- I trast eve ¢ of the order, particularly those of the endowment rank, will h]u‘.ll( nd act boldly in support of this position.” On the other hand a secretary of one of that the on; should “*hustle with ther R ML LD er been a practical success, that is, with any degree of satisfaction to north knights, and I am not surpri that these movements for home insur- ance are being enacted and agitated all over the country, especially in the north- crn states, Has it come to pass that a knight cannot do anything except what is dictated to him by the supreme lodee? J we subject to somo I archy not an individual knight insu; Life or an endo 1f the laws of this country will al incorporation of a Pyth in company, is it in keeping with good citizenshp for tiié supreme lodge o say that the incorporation should not be Fative ! On the other hand, suppose the suprewe lodge should say that such insurance comn panies were illegal and not allowed to exist, Vi annot work with and he supreme lodse. why without it. The soverign it sanction but ceess, heless; also, the Masonic Aid.” Charles O. Romer, C. C., lodge, is h'l ok with typhoid fover at ' of v L. A. Merriam, %6 Saunde Ammwuu toige ofticers elec are the following: Mt. Shasta lodge, E. Currier, C. ( ) l.vm, 7 , s Oxt %, 8 rn, 12, # of W. S 3 or, I, R. nrul 5. AL, l( s0t, M. of A, Oriole lodge m S. R. Patton, C. C.; Judge 1t I) A V. W 1) mh, prelate; S, C. « Frost, AV, K:-Huuu, M. Chri K. of R and 5. of B3 0. €, Laing, Staugland, M. at A, Virginius lodge, No, ball and supper on the nl;;m of De atits hall on Saunders stroet. Tic cluding gentleman nnd ladies, $1.00. have ulready been sola, Oriole and Viala lodges both had success- ful social sessio: on Thanks The latter, after the se open the doors to invited guests, and all en- joyed @ royal Thanksgiving banquet. The tables wi arranged in the form of a trian #le, ip the center of which stood the altar, ¥ buried in a mass of floral des Surmounting the aitar was a ilow of flowers bearing the name and ber of the lodge. ‘T'he floral decorations entire were a compliment from lirothers Hens and Swobada, of Viola, In the inter- vals of speceh-making and song-singing the Union Pacific band furnished several selec. tions in its usual finishea style, .o Kassidean Knights of A E R This order, a priory of which has recently beau instituted in Omaka, is desgribed us a re- vival of the Aueicnt Institution of the Chasi- dim, the P2, 1 also “Knights of tne use they were es- 0 1e por holy erection in @ 05, hee ¥ ouImissio] and upprouches of wiale of wyn‘m thut | augu hty men {n Israel," me of the patriotio Macce @ the first to come to the valiant Mattathias when he in* ited that wondorful and successful res o ._u tyranny which has fow nlwl i, ¢ about one hundred s before the advont of the Mes- began o be called Essenes or the silent, the mysterious), and aftor the eventful subjug 1 of Tsrael, sube sequently t the atl battle of Judas Maccabeus, they hdrew disheartened into the desert, and built their principal habitas tions noar the Dead sea. Isolated communie tics of the Kssonos also established thems I in various heathen countries, and smurkable historical fact’ that a corruption of the . the simple and comparatively on of the fire worshipers arose, not allowed by their vows to proselyte, and hence, notwithstanding the remarkable influence they wielded, *thoie aggrogute number in Judoa was not much above four thousand at the time of the birth of the Mossiati, and yet their importance was such that a gato of Jerusalom was named in honor of thew, and t history and acts occupied a I space o the writings of Josephus and Philo the philosopher. They made systomatic provision for the poor; devoted especial attention to the care and ‘medical troatment of the sick; cule vat d a close acquaintance with the move- \ts and phenomena of the heavenly f ol themselves to agriculture and mechs ; manifested a tender rog and a reverence for the a N ready to s and their aw u| heroism une ce to deat About th and ifty v siah, they (“'soors, wor self-e controly their indif 1 soul—all combine conspicuous in their them the reverent respoct of even heathen by whom they were surrounded. Avout one hundreed and fifty years after the old disponsation hadgiven place to the new, the nearly disappears from his- tory. It as the tradition informs us, omo v h mod ¢ the in- of chiristinnity, and accoptod Jesus as “Him mm 1o come.” Tt dis- ve etivisi were not it ca b ol to that re- markable 1 of Mount Le- banon, into whom tho kssenes scem to have merged, and from whom the first crosaders roceived the hints out of which grew the ors ders of Christian Knights. It is believed that many of these moditied Essenes joined in_their aborti from the S the is due der in me I|| on a firm basis in the present year. Priorics have since been blished “at Denver, Omaha and other pluces, the name adopted being Kassidean iseenic Rite i are N are named respectively Neophyte Kassidean, Associate Kassidean and Knight Companion, There are, likewise, three honorary grades, named Knights of the East, Kuights of the Sword and Lrowel (which all mewmbers of the State Grand Prioties must receive), and Harodim, ov Ruler, (ux grade alone conferred selected roj g and which is vhing g The ritual ch of these g vly, dignis W, active, and ie the 1y m of men of ht and e+ xl!ml' Tho. love of country, ration, of free thousht and free speech; hatred oppression, and of the tyraniy ill-ud pop lar apinion: personal chastity: fraternul unity counlity for Adonai th; of of prossively. of beney in need ot all who are ate heart vding tho s of this obedicnee, their The jewels and cos- tistress, vy l]l ill and th mes’ priory No. und the “Tolloy g are Charles M. Dinsmoor; Martin: : sens in Omata enthusiastio and the pros- ings are held mbers are e work is_called for Tuesday i , when there can grade, S COmpPANions ure nt, vorl in the assoc Al neophites and i cordially myited 1o be pre “Ssociation. Iy a sceret soc fol roished by M, Neve of the progress and work of ong benevolont societies will he read wit Though Danish association is one of the least but, thetess entitled 1o a 1k smong the societics in Omaha on account of its benevolence and enterpris It was organized Janu ), 1371, by about a dozen of our Danish-Americin citizo1s as a social society, and grew slowly for soma years, then a weekly sick beneflt s added a littie later § ineo which |||u| wds ¢ ne puid bers and £ 108 tands almost completed, on n value, with onl The dimensions are 63 feel front and 105 feet in depth, and four storics brick, stone to be the most size in Omahia ot substantial building of its Thie st floor is arranged tores for rent, All the rost is for 5 s use. The second flooris d into . 1 committee rooms, large ing room and diuliig with i Seating ¢ 1y s, Are wiso. tollow. rhorn. and all Modokn' ims provements. The taird floor is the dencing hail, th bington bl and’ covers all of the third floor oxeept e and ladics and gouts’ Loilet oper s 6600 an. A splenlid sy surrounds the hatl, 1% 118 this hall beats anythis make u suggestion to the com- ball, if such is going to be held this winter, to see the oficer about the ball, as we foel assured lly donate the a purpose, Tho socicty hall to wone but firstc will be run on a strong temperan intoxicating liquors of any kind lowed in Washington hall. izz of South Omaha Pucsday evens for ullag tha e 3, V g oftlc octor, At the regular [§ uni No. 1 lup the follow suing teri R H. l(ulull L Wells; traasurer, ushier, Frank 1. L S0} CUrators, M. M. Parrish wes H hiapliin, scribe, K. K, H. Brewer; David David- food, oue ye ler orge ; guard, two Ars. Tucsday Hedges was Doud alternats The tenth annual session of the il be held at becora, L, he' o eveuing, and Ll Collegium in February next. Bl : ladies of tl M 4 a fair m the ) C'ass nnd A artclos are proceeds of which go t the bui! the proposed church, The Shoot Iror union. wha, » ball at chur 20 of on 58 ing fund ot Cornice Mukers? No. 8, v its st g Lkt ity hall was tustefully ‘Lhey weore also styled the ‘ per wie surved.