Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 10, 1889, Page 3

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE ECHOES FROM THE ANTE-RO0M Newa and Gossip of the Week Among the Fraternities. PYTHIAN NOTES AND POINTS News of the State Fraternities—Talk Among the Masons—The Triple Link and Its Votaries— Gens eral Society News. 1 O, 0, F. Bryant and Geo A Bennett,of Omuha, instituted Mystic A1, the new of odd- camp No. encampment fellows at Platts mouth Rep- resentative Bryant of the grand lodge offi ~Q) ciated. L. G. Larson 2\ chief patriareh; L BELLUM.E. Karnes s Loran Davis, jr. warden ; Frank Boyd,scribe, B. C. Kerr, treasuer; J. W, Williams, high priest, were the officers installed. After the transaction of some local work,all adjourned for supper. Major J. W. Nichols and ot Omaha members came lato n the day and assisted in the evening work. At 8 o'clock the encampment was called to order with several visitors in addition to the Omaha force present. There being ten candidutes out of twenty-six in readiness, they were in- troduced into the mysteries of the ad degroes of the order. At 110 was had for r uts, and u m., the work adjourncd. Grand warden; RRoyal Arch, A. sHolmes, the royal arch masons braska, ass by A.'Tulleys, of Red T, G. Rees, T. Lowman and Dr. Grec McCool, instituted and installed the of Miriam Chapter No. 47, R. A. M. ford. The officers are as follows: H, P, G. E. Whitman, of Oxford; Condon, of Arap; seribe, wase, of Oxford; treasurer, A, of Beaver City; 'sccretary, 'E. 1 Oxford; C. H., S. W. Lee, of Oxford; I W. T. Hamilton, of Oxford; R. A. C., Arnsberger, of ‘Oxford; G, M. 3d V., M Pettygrove, of Oxford; v Niclson, of Oxford; € Sumuy, of Beaver City; sentinel Puine, of Oxford. After the installation monies the company partook of an im- promptu lunch and enjoyed an hour's social chat, Hon. C. G. H., P, of of Tecumseh, Ne A &A SR, U S A It is stated that elaborate y phernalia was brought out from the cast to Sioux City, at the time of the inauguration in that city r ¢, and that a number of high dignit of 'the supreme council in New York and of the vicinity of Chicago was present at the working out of the thirty-two degrees. There was a complete exemplifica tion of the ritual,ana the fraternity in this section of the country was delighted with the session. Masons. “There will not be a new masonic lodge in North Omaha at least during the present ) the lodges in this city, with the ey tion of Nebraska No. 1, disapproviug of the request of North Omaha masons, A0 v w, The lodge at Humphrey gave a supper to its members and their familics at the resi- dence of Henry Gietzen, It was a jolly crowd and fun and merriment prevailed. "The supper was a feast of good things, pre- vared by the ladies, consisting of oysters, cakes and delicacies, and the table was handsomely decorated, the center piece be- ing the emblem of the lodge-—a shield and anchor—worked in cako and colored candy. The banquent at Harvard was an event that will be long remembered with pleasure Dby all who were present. From 7:30 to 9 p. m. @ reception took place - the lodge room, and the guests filed into Perry’s hall at the latter hour and sat down to a feast fit for a king, After purtaking thercof to their hearts’ content all present were heartily welcomed to the festivities of the evening i fow well chosen remarks by J. F. Hickman, T, H. Matters then announced the toasts, “Our Country,” “The A. O. U. W.,” “Our Wives,” and " “Our Guests,” and théy were responded to in @ befitting mauner by Messrs, 8. J. Rice, J. G. Tate, W. H. Payne and Rov. G. 'R Parrish, respectively. The speeches were interspersed and the proceedings en- hivened on the part of the ladies' glee club, Mrs, Rochill, Miss Metta Babcock and Messrs. Storm and Rice, and they all added much to the enjoyment of the occasion, The merry party broke up at miduight, e K n The Knight Templars of Mount Ehas commandery, of Holdrege, and thew ladies enjoyed o magnificent banquet which was served at the B, & M. eating house by Mine Host Tramel. Forty-four covers were laid, and all enjoyed the repast. After suppor the time was spent in social intercourse, and when the “wee sma” hours began to ap- proach, all departed for their homes feeling that that the evening had been one of pleas- ure and ono that would not soon be forgot- ten by those who had participated in its on- Joyments. Tho special conclave of Jordan comman- dery, at Blar, was made the occa- sion of a very enjoyable time for those sir knights who attended. The occa- sion was the annual inspection of the com- mandery by Grand Eminent Commander Sir J.J. Wemple, of Hastings, who was accom- panied by Grand Treasurer J, S, France, of Omaha, and Grand Generalissimo L. ‘M. Kcene, of Fremont. After the meeting the sir knights adjourned to the City hotel, where a banquet was served in a style of art that aid creditto the hostelery and developed both the gastronomic proclivitios and the best soclal qualities of all. Toasts and specches added jutercst to the occasion, The knights of Blair sgeak in the highest terms of the visiting of uls, and trust that they in turn were favorably mpressed with the capacity of Blair knights templars to provide 8 good entertainment for both the mental ¥ad the physical mun. A petition has been received at the office of the grand keeper of records and seals 1n this city for the institution of a new lodge at Neligh, Antelope county. It will start out with & charter membership of about thirty, New lodges are also being organized at Ox- ford, Minden and Arapahoe. Grand Chancellor W, H. Love, of Lincoln, was in town Thursday. Past Chancellor Charles P, Miller, agent of the Pacific Express company at Columbus, 18 8001 to be transferred by that company 18 Bouth Omaha, He is a rustler in lodge and other matters, Past Grand Chancellor Frederick Mutton, member of Eureka lodge No. 7, of Ne- braska City, died at that place on Janu- ary 10, District Deputy W. H. Rayner installed the oficers of "Evergroen lodge at South Omaha Thursday. George H. Spear, master-at-arms, and Otto Hener, master of finance, of Occidental lodge No. 21, Columbus, made avisit toVir- ginius lodge'on Wednesday. On the anniversary of its foundation, Feb ruary 21, Oriole lodge will celebrate in the form of a literary and soclal entertainment. ‘The grand chancellor is out in a card call- ing attention to tne twenty-fitth anniversary. It is clasped by the oak toa heavy bac Frouml of lAlVl!l'cddhll\fll’.Mlld reads as follows: ‘Office of the Grand Chancellor — With Knlculy Courtesy I Greet You: On the 19th of February, 1889, you are called upon to cel- ebrate the silver aunniversary of our order, ‘Twenty-five years ago, in a land devastated by civil war, amid depressing surroundings, our order took its rise. But richest grupes come from barren soils, and on severe and rocky slopes the trecs are often of toughest fibre. The wines of Ruedesheim cannot be grown in the fatuess of gardens, and the ce- KELLEY, S SUNDAY. FEBRUAR TIGER & C Y 10. 1830.~TWELVE PAGES Corner Dodge ‘and 15th Sts. NEW SPRING GOODS, CONSISTING OF Imported and Domestic Sateens, Ginghams, White Goods, Embroideries, Linen Laces, Lace Flouncings, Muslin Underwear, MUSLIN UNDERWEAR NEW GOODS. ot Cheap. Poorly Made Articles. Direet from the Best Known Manus factarers of Such Goods. Every article cut a pertect shape, and made for honest wear, We quote some prices, but this s poor guide l values ag we are offering. 1 s should be seen and handled to get an idea of thelr worth, MUSLIN CHENMISE made and finished as neatly as best custom made work, ) quality muslin, trim- sry, and perfect ake leaders MUSLIN DRAWERS made to correspond in every way, material ana workmanship, with the chemise above, at e, i, e, He and $1. NIGHT GOWNS. Material and make will he found equal to goods costing double our prices, that will be marked in this sal 1, 5115 8.2 and $1.35 ¢ MUSLIN SKII Tncluding a dozen good styles, | burgruiles, narrow and deep_embroldery, All of the best value that has ever been placed onacounter. The goods are perfect in shope and fine quality cambric, trimmed in_embrof- dered or lace e es made on these are 25, Aue, S, te, i, ., (00, $1.00 In addition to the above we have a large as- sortment of lace and embroidered trimmed goods at our usual popular pri Also alarge assortment of infants long and snort slips. ranging in_price from 500 to 8600, These goods will be displayed on the second tloor. We have just received and will open Monday, our new French Sateens, KELLEY, STIGER & CO. dars of Lebanon disdain the level of marsh and meadow. And thus our order, supericr to its surroundings, sustained by the foster- ing care of its founder and the perpetuity of its principles, spread, cven as a pebole dropped on_the scnsitive bosom of & lake makes ripples into_circles, ever expandin ever multiplying. Tho effort and the sacri- fice have alike come to their frmtage, and on this anmversary, emerging from the toil of earlier days, with the earhier and later clouds alike swept out of the resplendant stellar arch of our order, let us as Knights of Pythias pause _trom' our work to remember and rejoice with exhilirated spirit, to antici- pate the future, and with reverent heart to offer to God he great Te Deum of our order.” “The Pythian light guards at Columbus has been organized with fifteen members, The officers are, A. Sauer, captain; Byron Comp- ton, first licutenent! Josie Wells, second lieutenent; Bob MoKean, right guard; Earl Pearsall, left guard; McKean. sccretary; Pearsall, treasurer. Wells, Compton and Pearsall were appointed n_committee on by- laws. Young men from sixteen to twenty- one are eligible to membership. Amaranth lodge, of Grafton, has & grand ball and banquet on the evenings of Feb- ruary 22 and 23. The order will spare no pains to make this banquet even more pleas- ant than any given in tho past. The election of officers of the two divisions of the uniform rank at Fremovt, took place, sulting as follows: Fremont Divisior . 21—Captain, Malioney itenant, H. herald, R. Pease; tr LB, Frick s recorder) J. Barge; installing oficer, C. 1. Hili. Damascus Division, No. 20—Captain, . Pereys lieutenant, 1%, Dolozah; hers Eddy; treasurer, I, 1. | recorder, Zingro; installing ~ofticer, A. M. Arries; fuard, B. Brinkernoff; sentinel, L. Lecdom. The crder at Weeping Water is making ar- rangements tosclebrate thesilver anniversary of Pythianism on Tuesday, Pebroary 19. Con- mittees have been appointed, and it is the in- tention to have some good speakers together with musie, cte, A supper will be served during the evening. e Modern Woodmen. Last weok's party of Hasel camp, of Coun- cil Bluffs, was well attended and enjoyed. Camp 120 is about to organize a sick bene- fit fund, which can be drawn upon at the rite of & per week per capita. There will be four initintions at next Wed- nesday’s meeting, A delegation of fifteen or twenty will work the l()rmuml degree at Council Bluffs next weel. A. Larkins, deputy head consul of the modern woodmen of America, organized a camp with seventeen charter membors at Osceola. D, M. Butler was installed venera- ble consul, J .L. Makeever, worthy advisor, and Max B, Bittnere, clerk. The camp has a good start ana great things are expected of it W' Kassidean Knights, A. E. R, At the next meeting of this lodge two ini- tiates will be presented for the Neophite de- gree. X Independent Order of Foresters. Court Magic City, No. 168, Independent Order of Ioresters, met Wednesday eveni Eight new members were initiate Ranger George J. Seltzer was elected rep- resentative to attend the fifteenth annual session of the bigh court to convene in Bloomington, 111, Monday, the 11th. Messrs, Milton E. Kerr,' P. Hay and B. abe, of Court Eclipse; Omaha, were visitors, ——— Baby Has Gone to School, @ho Daughters of America. The baby has gone to school; ab mel ‘What will the motber do, With never a call to button or pin, Or tie a little shoei How can she keop herself busy all day, With the little “‘hindering thing” away? Another basket to fill with lunch, Another “good-by” to say, And the mother stands at the door to see Her baby march away; And turns witn a sigh that is half relief, Aud balf o something that is akin to grief. She thinks of a possible future worn, When the children one by one Will go from their home out into the world, ‘To battle with life alone. And not even the baby be left to cheer The desc!ate home of that future year, She picks up gurments here and there, Thrown down in careless haste, And tries to think how it would seem 1f nothing were displaced. 1f the house were alvrays still as this How could she bear the loneliness? Unlaundried Shirts. NEW EMBROIDERIES. Astonishing collection of HAMBURG EMBROIDERIES, for our GRAND SPRING SALE. 2500 yards Hamburg Edgings, from 1 to 2600 yards 23 inches wide, 8 1-8e, worth from 10c¢ to 12}e. Hamburg Edgings, from 11 to 8 inches wide, 12}c, worth from 15¢ to 18c. 5,000 yards Hamburg Edgings, from 2 to 6 inches wide, 15¢; worth from 20 to ¢ 2000 yards Hamburg Edgings,, from 2} to 6 inches wide, 20c. worth up to 80c. 2000 yards We will open Monday some of the finest Embroideries ever shown in lamburg Edgings and flouncings, from 83 to 9 inches wide, ¢ this city ¢ worth up to 50c. In Matched, Cambric, Nainsook and Swiss Setts. HEMSTICHED EMBROIDERIES. 45 inch Swiss Embroidery Skirtings with hemstitched or scalloped edges, 63¢, 78¢, 85¢, $1, $1. LACE DEPARTMENT. up to $4, 42 inck Black Chantilla Lace Floucings, (French manufaeture, all silk), new styles, $1.38, $1,88,$1.60 The best value ever offered in the city. B0 inch All Silk Drapery Net, elegant striped effect in black, creme and delicate shades only, $1.88, $1.75, $1.90, $2.15, $2.85, $3.25, worth $2. B0OOO yards REAL TORCHON AND MEDICI LACES, all new and perfect goods and at prices that 20c. will astonish you. 1/ 8'sc. 1102} inches wide. Worth up to 1le. $3.75, $8, $6. 12 /2 1} to 8 inches wide. Worth up to 1 15c. 13 to 33 inches w Worth up to 2 C. de. 2todi Worth up to 25 Elegant assortment of fine Matched Sets in fine Torchon. Medici, 25c¢. 24 t0 5 inches wide. Worth up to #8c. nches wide. Cluny and Smyrna Laces. White Goods. Corner Laundried and GENTS' FURNISHING DEPT Laundried and Unlaundried Shirts. SR o S 100 dozen White Unlandried Shirts with luen bosom and good muslin, at J0¢, worth 6 —50¢c. 200 dozen White Unlaundried Shirts, double reinforcod front finen bosom and i worth e, L0 ) dozen White Un q e reinforced front and patent sleeve facing and button holes, ali linen bosom muslin, ¢ 3 worth $1 L¢ 1= 100 dozen White Unlaundried Shirts, made of Utica muslin, tine all linen bosom, hand-made button holes, double } front and back, at $1; worth We gua shivt to fit d Shirts, ek, with hana-made and fine 00. $1 perfect. NIGHT SHIRTS. White Night Shirts made, of heay muslin and cxtra long.at soes worth 7 ancy trimmed Night Shirts, made heavy muslin and extra long, at 6sc; worth 81, HALF HOSE. 100 dozen fine Lisle Half Hose « regular price 500 dozen English and German Cotton Hulf Hose, in fancy stripes and plain colors, at Ze: worth 50c. NECKWEAR. Fine Silk and Satin Tecks and Four- in-ITand Ties, all new and elegant styles, at = worth s, 200 dozen clegant Tecks and Four-in- Hand Ties, all new styles, in light and dark colors, at 50c; worth 1. rantee every 0c: New Scotch and French Ginghams, New Dodge and 15th Streets IN ONAIA SOCIAL CIRCLES. The Numerous Elegant Soclety Events of the Weok. L!NINGER'S RECEPTION. Ollapodrida—Young Married Folks— Elks' Anniversary—Weddings, Re- ceptions, Balls and Other So- cial Events and Gossip. MRS, The Lininger Reception. The beautiful home of Hon. G. W. Linin- gor was thrown open Friday eveniag for the pleasure of a number of favored friends, the event being a recoption by Mrs. Lininger and Mrs. Frank Haller. They were assisted Dy the Mesdames Cornish, Metcalf, Powell and J. J. Burnes in receiving. The ' elegant home never presented a more attractive ap- pearance thaa it did on that occasion: there was a profusion of flowers everywhere and these with the clegant picces of art with which the rooms are beautified made the place more luxurious and inviting. The mag- nificent diving room was particularly splen- didly decorated. Mrs. Lininger wore a Par- isian costume of golden” brown plush with Irench faille front, the whole heavily em- broidered with gold passementerie and dia- mond ornaments. Mrs, Haller wore an_ imported French gown which was strikingly handsome, being of heavy French faille of a cream color, em- broidered with gold and silver builion, hand made, Queen Ilizabeth collar, dancing length. Mus, Metcalf, white silkk and lace, decol- lette, diamonds, - Mrs, Powell, handsome black sitk entraine, digmonds, Mrs, J. diamonds. 3 Among those prosent were: Judge and Mrs, Wakely, Mr. and Mrs. S. £, Morse, Dr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Whitney, Mr, and Mrs, 2. W. Nash, Mrs. and Mrs, Riall, Dr, and Mrs. P’cabody, Mr. and Mrs, Barker, Mr. and Mrs, Ramsey, Mr. and Mys. Barton, Colonel Chase, Mrs and Mrs. Fonda, Mr. and Mrs, Goutd, Mr. and Mrs.” A. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Vaill, Mr. and Mrs. E, S. Dundy, jr., Mr, and Mrs. Carter, Mr. and Mrs, Orr, Mr. and Mrs. Barkalow, Mr. and Mrs. D.' H. Wheeler, fr., Dr. McPhar- jin, Mr. and_ Mrs, D. H. Wheeler, s MY, and Mrs. F. B, Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Dickey, Mr. and Mrs, J. . Boyd, Mr. and Mrs, D.'O. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Brad- ford, Mr, and Mrs. Shiclton, Colonel and Mrs. Henry, Mrs. C. A, Collins,'aud others. The Misscs Wali, Coots, Wakeley, Bennett, Yonda, Nash, Milard, McParlin, ~Hall, Henry, Coburn, Burns, Dundy, Collins, Walker, Dewey, Chase, Marshall, Boyd, Carter. The Messrs. Shiverick, Heth, McCann, sherrill, Cralle, Corsisn, Hendricks, Collins. Osgood, Patrick, McMillan, Wakeley, Beall, Hamilton, Woodbury, Stoughtenborough, Milins, Koenig, S u Ollapodrida. The **Ollapodrida’’ given on Tuesday even- ing by Mrs. John L. Webster proved a most unique and enjoyable affair. The subject illustrated was Tennysou's “Dream of Fair ‘Women,” which was presented in a series of tableaux in which appeared some of the fair- est young women in Omaha, The scenery was cleverly managed and the young ladies most beautifully costumed, Mrs. J. J, Dickey read the poem and Mr. Saxby played a soft accompaniment, while various tab- leaux were being prepared and presentea. Among the characters represented were the Tollowing : ‘ Helen of Troy ., .+ Miss May Dundy l|7h1geuln.,. . D. H. Wheeler, jr. Cleopatra., . .. Miss Jordan Jephtha's Dilighter . i 55, Dudy, ir. Fair Rosamon vas coeseess Mrs, Mallory Eleanor...... .Mrs. General Wheaton The secondary characters in these tubleaux also appeared o a good advantage. ‘These scenes were followed by a series of tableaux called *The Bride,” in which Miss Mabel Fonda appeared as a Spanish lady; Miss MoParlin as a tambourine girl; Mrs, Skip Dundy as & coquette; Miss Agnes Mc- Parlin as a Quaker malden, and Miss Dewey, ihe bride, Burns, pink silk, black lace and Unity Olub, The hop given by the Unity club at Ma- sonic ball on Wednesday eveuing was a very enjoyablo affair and was well attended. The floor is onc of the finest for dancing and the music was excellent, A new feature was adopted at the dance. Programmes were dispensed with, and in their stead a card with the name of the next dance was Lung up in a conspicuous place. This prevented the engagement of partners ahead and enabled those getting in late to got some dancing. The ladies present were: Misses Liliie Rex, Jennie Flor, F. Coombe, A. Huxhald, R. Anderson, Minnie Mathews, Nellic Gray, Mrs. K, E. Dicker, Mrs. and Miss Copeland, Miss Boyce, Mrs. C. H. Bowman, Mrs. W.C. Killen, Misses Shaw, Cleveland, Maggie Meldrum, Lena Butts, Maggie Mellett, Grace Cleveland, Recowit, Mean, Larkins, Potter, Lotta Cook, Mrs. and_Miss Whiting, Mvs, Burr, Mrs. Lane, Mrs, Pertle, Mrs. M. E. Burlingame, Missos Fincbey, Sulith, Par rott, Johnson, May Callahan, A. Kennedy, B, Nelson, K. Sheldon, Honners, Feather stone, Calhoun, Mrs. R. H. Lucas,Mrs, E. E. Jones, Misses Lanig, Nelson, Hardy, Plat ner, McBelt, Mrs. O. H. Wells, Mrs. R. Kemmarth, Mrs, G. T. Andorson. Among the gentlemen were; W. E. Coombe, G. R. Tucker, J. wpson, Fred. H. Gadd, W. J. Green, D. H. Christie, J Smith, George C izer, B. G, Me) , W, . A. Reuses W. ( S, Kelley, B. 12. cland, James dward Wessel, T. H, Lyons, N. H. Nelson, A. E. Duncan, W. C. Morris, A. T. Kellogg, H. 5. Macloon, Tom Bowie, 4, L. Kichards, J. N. Pertle, C. Youse, J. F. | Burlingim, J. L. Johuson, H. H. Knight, D. Kennedy, 1. Bingham, R. H. Thomas W, Burchmore, Henry H. Vande cook, George I, Hubbard, F. don, C, Baxter, A. O. Hutehinson, I ifiiu, T “hompson, O. W. Dunn, W. H. Huxhol L. Cool, James W. Robb. C." H. Wells, P, Kennatt, Roy Waiker, William™ Barniim, George T. Anderson. Hop at the Armory. One of the most pleasant social events for some tune was the party given at the armory on Thursday evening by Messrs. G. Barton, Ed. Sherrill and E. McCann. Everybody present was in full evening dress and tho affair was in every way an clegant onc, Among those present were: Mr, and Mrs, Will Poppleton, Mr. and Mrs, Mulford, Mr. and Mrs, Sherwood, Mr. and Mrs, Nash, Mr. and Mrs. Hubbéll, Mr. and Mrs, Skip Dundy. The Musses McClintock, Miller, Ward of Chicago, Shears, Hall, Kountze, Williams, Dewey,” Chambers, Emma_and Laura Hoagland, Bessic and Florence Yates, Dixon, Brown, Deane of St. Paul, Richa son, Clark, Sherwood, Fonda, Burns, Craig, Jordan, Johnson, Boice, Balcombe, Luding- ton, McKenna, Nash' and othérs, The Mesrs. Barton, Carr, Heth, Clark, Curry Doane, Hamilton, Caldwell, 'Jordan, Leyon mark, Morgan, John and Bob Patrick, Keed, Rogers, Dr. Smith, Stanly Smith, Arthur Smith, R. Smith, George Smith, Turner, Dr, Wilcox, Wyman, Garncau, Adair, Ca Dorr, Hendricks, Johnson, Koenig, Latham, Mulford, McCund, McCagle, Rustin, Robin' son, Sharp, Sherrill, Sherwood, Perrell, Webster, Wilson, Saunders, Hodges and others, The Queen's Wedding Anniversary. To-day Queen Victoria will celevrate the forty-ninth anuiversary of her marriage, Like other fanctions which recall the prince consort, this 18 a solemn, cheerless affair The queen's health is drank by the house. hold, who are expected to look solemn and mournful, as though they could see the com- monplace features of Prince Albert before them, and the memory of the queen's dead husband 1s honored in silence, waich means that everyvody stands and says and does nothing. Young Married Folks. The regular monthly hop of the young Married Folks club on Thursday evenin, was a bappy affair. It was held at the usual place, Goodrich hall, on Saunders street, The following couples were present: Mr. and Mrs. W, G. Schriver, Mr, and Mrs, J, W. Duumire, Mr. and_Mrs, Schmit, Mr. and Holbrook, Mr, and Mrs, J.J. Gibson, Mr. and T. B. Minahan, Mr. and Mus, C.J. Canan, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Goss, Mr. and Mrs, L. 8. Mole, Mr. and Mrs. Percival, Mr. and Mrs, O. C. Brownley, Mr. and Mrs, Sturgls, Mr. and Mrs, T.J. McLain, Mr. and Mrs. ' Har- man, Mr. and Mrs. C. 'N. Nettleton, Mr, and Mrs! Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. C, Needham, Mr. and Mrs, Martin, Maguire, W. E. e e e e AR M. Van Court, Mr. and Mrs, Folster, Mr. and Mrs. D. d Mrs. G. A. Ostrom, Mr, and Mrs.’ B. McCullough, Mr. and Mrs, P. Goosh, Dr. and Mrs. Edmuntson, Mr, and birs. licr, Miss Necdham, Mrs. Hengen and Miss Lepp. an-Lazarus, Mr. an, of Chicago, and Miss Carrie Lazarus were united in marriage at the synagogue, last Wednesday evening, The following gentlemen acted as ushers: Messrs. D. Kauffman, P. Ublessinger, S. Oberfelder and G. Frey. 'The young lady looked charming in a cream-colored silk trimmed with orange blossoms. She was led to the hymeneal altar by her parents, N and Mr: . Lazaru The groom, in reg lation black, was accompanicd by his sisters, Mesdames H. Stern, of Holdrege, Neb., and Mrs. M. Strasser, of McCook. The reception and supper were given at the Metropolitan hall. Many costly presents were received by the happy couple, Mr. and Mrs. eyhan left for a trip south on the 7th inst, Smith-Rayte Marriage. At Papillion, Wednesday morning, Miss M. A. Rayte was married to Mr. G. C. Smith, the ceremony being performed by Bishop Worthington, in the Episcopal chapel. The bride was becomingly attired in a trav- eling suit of blue broadeloth, and was led to the altar by her father, where she was met by the groom in regulation Prince Immediately after the ccremony the took the Missouri Pacific train City and other po; In a few days they will take up their residence on Park Wild avenue in this city, A number of distin- guished Omahans graced the occasion. Miss M. A, I lately connccted with Brownell an instructress, subse- quently, and until the 1st of Junuary a teacher in a suburban school at Papillion, M. Smith is chief clerk of the supply de- paftment of the Union Pacific, State Dinne The state dinner at the Paxton was held Thursday. The tables of those who had in vited guests were decorated with flowers, the service was on_handsome china and tie meau all that could be desired. After the dinner all adjourned to the parlors, whero cards and daucing were enjoyed. During the evening refreshments wore served. The following are those who entertaincd: Mr, and Mis, Richardson had Mr. and Mrs, Ramsey and Mr. and Mrs, Horbach; Miss Richardson, Colonel and Mrs. Henry had Licutenant'and Mrs. Sarson and Mrs. Por- tor; Mr. and Mrs. Tower had Mr. and Mrs, Bennet(; Colonel and Mrs. Hall, Judge and Mrs. Wakeley: Mr. and Mrs. Kitchen had Mr. and Mrs. Allen, and a number of young belles und beaux. Councilman O'Connor Surprised. Friday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs, O'Connor was a most lively scene, the occasion being a surprise party given by a number of thew young friends. Dancing was indulged 1n until a late hour. A sump- tupus repast was served in the most elabo- rate manner. The host and hostess _spared 1o trouble in making it a_ pleasant affair for their young guests, which was not without appreciation by the young people, Saratoza Notes. The neighbors and 0ld friends of Mrs, J. P. Shipman treated her toa good old-fash- foned house warming at her new home, Twenty-fifth avenue and Shalor street on Thursday evening. The rogular monthly meeting of tho Sara- toga lyceum was held Tucsday evening at tho residence of Mr, H. E. Jones, and des- pite unfayorable weather,was well attended. The next session will be at Mrs. J. P. Ship- man’s residence, Seeond Presbyterian Chnr The parlors of this church were crowded last night from 8 to 11 o'clock by the mem- bers of the congregation, as guests of the La- dics' Aid society of the church, Refresh- ments were served by the ladies, and a reci- tation was given in & highly accomplished manner by Mrs, McClanaban, who re richly meriied applause. : On February 14, the Mission band con- nected with this church will give an enter- tainment in the church proper, Horwich-Waxman Nuptials. Miss Anna Horwich and Barnett Waxman were united in marriage last Sunday eveuing at Clark's hali in the presence of about oue hundred friends and relatives. R ant performed the ceremony, which was that of the old orthodox Jewish church. A banquet and ball followcd, Three-Year-01d Kl While it is a stand that the Elks always have royal good times in their social affairs, the annive ’ bration last Thursday night may be said to nave been just a little bit pleasanter than usual for affairs. It brought to- gether so many of the chavter and first yoar members that they greatly enjoyed the many happy refe ¢ to good old times. The spread to which all did ample justica de- licious, and the toust specches were full of cloquence, Among the members present were: Jolin_Francis, H. Hyde, W. C. Gregory, I W. Miner, 12, E. Whitmore, . Hulett, Thomas I, Boyd, Snyd » Coffman, Dr. Hanchett, J. finley, ) A, Upton, F. A, Phillips, A. Fowler, 1. Dougl: George Eddy, Robert Hunter, Francis Dana, 1 Larkin, W. D. Dennett, H. A, Win . M. Farnsworth, William Minot Ti 1, J. M. Antes, D. H. Se Martin Kelley, H. Muentetering, A, B Ritchie, W. H. Alexander, W. E. Hamilton, A. H. ‘Comstock, Harry Alfred Meinberg, Sune, K. Collins, 0. S. 5k It Brown, J. Hughes, If ction Bet, Friday might by Mrs, Frank 1 dto M udie Swobe, in payment of an clection wager, proved to be one of the most enjoyable social affairs of the week, Master Swobe aceompanied by | father, mother, brother and Miss Mamie Waterman, who joined him in the en- joyment of the festivitics. During the cam- paign last fall, he and Mrs, Bernard entered into an agreement, whereby, if Harrison won she_should give liim a party, buv if Cleve land ot there, e was to present her five pounds of fanc Cleveland failed to win by a large majority, conseque He 1 came out loser. She liqui obligation handsomely About and girls were invited, and they had 4 merry time of it. Ch des, dancing, juvenile games of various kinds and splendid refresh- ments served to fill the evening hours with fun and frolic that were delightful. As the little guests departed to their hotaes, tho young her cachi pretty girl a parting kiss und scut them all away happy. nent W. Paid an ¥ The party given Hevrew Ladies' Aid Society, This nization, instituted about six mouths ago for the purpose of attending to the poor and sick and burying the dead, will present the drama, “Among the Breakers,” at Washington hall, on Harnoy and Bigh- teenth streets, on Taesday, Pebruary 1 The following will take part: Sol Princ 13. Harris, Herman Black, A. J. Lon Givetz, L. 1. Baer, Miss Ida Jacobs, Mrs, L. zeie Isaacs aud Miss Cora The Art Association, ory interesting meeting of the Art as- sociation will be lield Monday evening at the Linmger gallery. Mr. Edward-Rudolph Garczynski will speak on *“Landscape Art"! and a large attendance of members is antic pated. Busiuess of importauce, moreover, will bo acted upon. Mr. and Mrs, Mulvihill Surprised. On wednesday evening about twenty couples gave Mr. and Mrs. Mulvihill a pleas- ant surprise party, the dato being Mrs. Mul- vihill's birthday. Music, singing, dancing and refreshments kept the jolly party enter- tained until an early hour i the morning. 0ssip. Oscar Goodman an krancisco. . Mettlum has returned from Wyom- ks give another ladics’ social March 5. General City Fri John C. Hughes left Friday for Fort Du Cheene, Utah, Messrs, A. and M. J, Harris are in Platts- mouth on business, Miss Belle Ward, of Chicago, is the guest of the Misses Miller, Mr, and Mrs. T. C. Bruner gave a pink dinner party on Wednesday, William Elsman of Troy, M weels in Omaba with friends. ‘The hop given by the Unity Social elub Weduesday evening at Masoulc Lall proved mith returned from Salt Lake Y., speut the a delightfal About sixty couples were i att Mrs, A H. Hurd, of Chicago, is the guesd of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Grifiin, Mr. and Mrs. P, O, Himebaugh main 1 California till spring. “The third annual mask ball of the Y, M. H. A, takos place next month, Fred S. Robbins and Miss Edith B, Olm- stead are to be married on the 24th, Next Thursday Miss Lizzie B, Dickey vecome Mrs, William McClellan Pike. Friday evening Mrs. Magrane gave a pleasant dancing party at Masonio hall. The Young Ladies' Social club gives a dance Wednesday ovening, February 10, Miss Polack gave a dolightful party to s number of young fricnds Wednesday even- ing, On Friday evoning the Edward Creighton s gave an entertainment in the Ware ovent. lance, will re- will [ M. Orr is taking a trip in the far She was accompanicd by Colonel and J.M. Eddy. @ Cherry Hill club gave a pleasant party entral Park hall Friday evening. About couples were present iy coffoe social of the Happy Twelve, was held at the residence of Mis. M. Golden, Thursday afternoon Mr. C. K. Coykendall, of the Union Pacifio, has retuined from thé east, where ho was called by the death of his wother. Mrs, Augustus Pratt and Mrs. Clarke gave a reception at the v the former on Wednesday evening. Miss MeClintock gavea card party to a number of fricnds on Friday cvening in honor of her guest, Miss Richardson, Harry Hoth left yesterday for a month's pleasuro jaunt in the sunny south. He will ke in the Mardi Gras at New Orlean he second annual ball of the Letter Car- vior's association, will bo held ut Kxposition February 21, the eve of Washington's virthday. 1'red Langdorf loft for New York City sday, seemingly on business, but it is suid will return in about two weeks with a better half, The many frionds of Miss Theresa Harris will bo pleased to learn that sho has recov- cred from Ler recent illness and is able to be out again. Miss Nellie Wakeloy entortuined a number wy frionds with o Kensington toa yes- afternoon at lier home, Ninetecnth id California streets, “The next hop of the Imperial club will bo Jd an 2708 Saunders street, on next Friday ning. One of the features is to be tho extras, which will be in the nature of a sur- 1o concert given by the Omaha college of music under the man, ot of Miss Lizzio ;s on Thursday evening at Meyer's amost delightful and creditablo W. E. idence of lesday evening the ladies of the South- western Lutheran chure 1 hold a social at the res of M to Lawrence, corner Twenty-fourth stréet and Poppleton avenue. ‘The members of the Tmmanuel Baptist church gave a unique sociable on Thursday ovening, the gentlemen presentcompoting for a prize in sowing. Mr. G. Williams carried off the prize. Among the delightful affairs of the week was the reception on Friday given by Mrs. Adolph Meyer. The house was brilliantly lighted and o profusion of tropical added greatly to the beauty of the scene, The marriage of Mr. Simon Fisher to Mi Addic Bloom will take place in the early part of April at the residence of the bride, Towa City. A special train for the groom onds will be chartered for the oc- nd ball to « by the Ladies’ Aia socicty at the new Waslington hall. February 19th. A strong amatcur dramatic company will pro- duce ting two act comedy- dray v hias returned from o * tip to the Pacific coast. 1t is announced by tho fricads of the family that the young lady is cn 1 to Mr. Isadore Hesseiberg, bookkeeper for Mr. 1. Brown, The marringe ceremony will take place iy the near future. nearly five month: A full hand A close A pive Four fingers and a thumb, ho legs of a stove. all—The ery of the ragman, oint—An opium den. ter—Tiwenty cents. rd spring—A somersault. What part of a watch reminds one of o junlk shop? The second hand. An eievated railway brakemen—one that is on a spree. Wanted—An American to lead the German ito a fight about Theater managers st oftentimes find a good deal of talent in the supe. A Chicago man_claims to be living on 4 centsaweek. Nothing is said about the father-in-law he is probably living on also. A Missourt trar s obtain a aking dis- Louis. i \ npensation—every- 1se can sce throuzh the device, if tile weirer can't. | To keep the head v u these frigid Qays, it is to be assumed there is nothing bet- ter than a stov The Samoan question and Mrs. Iarrison's gowns ure still quarreling over the question of which is entitled to the greater share of the publi After Ma over Cleveland, the god- dess of 1ibe the Breoklyn bridge, and Cleopauea’s necdle will compose the big four of New York. When you write to a member of Congress for information on any subject, you are sure to get a frank reply, provided he answers your letter. The idea of teaching every girl to thump a piano, and every boy to be a book-keceper, will make potatoes # a bushel in twenty years, Recent experiments show that a tortoise walks & mile in four hours. He would just about set the pace for a pair of lovers stroll- ing by moonlight, Professional officeseekers will be inter- ested in learning tnat General Harrison's new balmoral shoes have unusually heavy 50 The act of dying is said to be absolutely painless. —The present adminisiration at Washington should be greatly comforted by Lis assurance. ‘T'lie president of the board of health of Jacksonville, Fla., says officially: “There ind in the state of Flo- rida,)’ £ liere clse the office sceking fever is epidemi THow inconsistent some men are, to be sure, The same man who will cheerfully pay $1,60 to hear a woman whistle has beon knosn W0 threaten instant annihilation to the ofice Doy for doing the self-same thing. A Boston man purchased a bit of court- plaster for his noso and a postage stamp for adetter, He then placed the court-plaster on the le aflixed the stamp to his nose, and tried to erawl into the letter-box. In his steadily enlarging grasp of the earth Bismarck will some day encrosch upon teat pact of it claimed by Jay Gould, and an- other hide will be addeil to the collection that already haugs across Mr, Gould's back yard fence, A Boston woman asked if the last lunar cclipse was partial or impartiall That {8 something on a par with the young New Or- leans lawyer who was taking testimony and asked a witness f certain articles were val- uable or invaluable, New Yorlk is still hectoring the president - J f3ut things do not yet se koing New York's way toany great extent, If the German chaucellor s quite through wweaking the American nose that supercil- ious olfactory organ will proceed 1o sniff at him disdainfully avaging rema A glass c Her Portrait, w York Mercury, Sweet, silout lips, you do not speak To bless with words my listening car} The gentle message that I seek I do not hear, Sweet, downcast eyes, you do not rise, To let we catch the tender light That, beaming from beloving o Made duy more bright. Oh, break the silence, gentle lips, With tones that cheer and tranquilize, Beam forth from that demure eclipso, Oh, downcast eyce!