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

IN PARLOR AND BALL ROOY, The Advent of Lent Felt in Soclal Circles. GRAS EVE PLEASURES, ks and Their Dear Ones—Phantom and Surprise Parties — Forty Day Farewell to Folly— eral MARDI Fociety During Lent. Lent, which the secular as well as the re ligious world knows, 18 & penitential period of forty days, beginning with Ash Wednes day and ending with Easter Sunday, the Sunday not being count During this time the members of cortain churches are sp posed to refrain from all amusements. This astinence is in commemoration of the forty days fast of Christ in the wilderness. The churches in th try that obscrve this iod of abstinence from worldly pleasures he Catholic, Episcopulian and Lutheran. nwmnerous are the members of these clhiurches in those indefinable circles known a8 society that their absence during the period of Lent always causes a lull in the rush of social pleasur bers of these church w prominent par ir communities, and the tirement for over a month is gencrally at tended with a decrease in the number of gay s are soci in the events, That part of the social world which does not attend church has long sinc learned this, and has come to pt the period of lent as a time of rest, Tl 18 it has accepted Christmas and other holidays observed by christian people. Lent appears at & most grateful time for the weary votary of pleasure, coming, just as it docs, at_the end of the social seuson, In faet, the people in society look forward its ad with ple: s means a bricf emancipation actions of social dutics aud a chance for r cuperation of several months of indulgen In many places i the east the evening be- fore Ash W day is solemn shrated in society and bl of burn- ing or burying F ¥ "I'he past season is conceded to be the most Drilliant ever known in Omaha und the sud- den ushering jn of the period of Lent seems like the lull after a storm. The members of the churches mentioned are following out the creed of their denomi- nations to the letter concernimg social pl v True, their faces are seen in the | quet and dress circle at the theater occas ally and they laugh at the drollery or ap- plaud the genius of the actors —but then, ou kuow, theatre going i their education hot to be counted. among the forbidden pleasures, The Elks' Social. Probably the most notable event in soci- ety circles last woek was the Elks’ social and ball, given in their elegant club and lodge rooms Tuesday aight. Among the guests was a number of charming ladies from abroad. That everybody thoroughly enjoyed the musical programme, the dancing and refreshments goes without saying. As master of cercmonics, Edgar C. Snyder proved himself an adept, and all those who contributed cheir talents to the literary en- tertainment acquitted themselves in the most charming manuer, Miss Anderson, the _elo- cutionist, made a pronounced hit. She is an artist of rarc ability and keen appreciation Jules Lumbard and Lieutenant Ki zie, both in tncir solo and du efforts, simply charmed the audience. Their vocal ability Las long been recoguized as of the highest standard, but on this oceasion each seemed to sing with inspira- tion, Miss Georgio Boulter, Mme. Munte- fering, Mr. Butler and the Mandolin club also deserve special praise. Following is a complete list of those who enjoyed tae even- ing’s cntertainment: Robert Purvis and wife, E. O. Gat Miss Ida Boyce of Duluth, J. E. Preston, Miss k. orge, Miss Marie Ham- er and wife, H. P. Potte, Mrs. Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moody, Miss Lottie Clough, Mr. and Mrs, C. M. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hake, R. L. May, Miss I V. Anderson, W. J. Hughes, Miss Lulu Valentine, 'Mr. "and Mrs. Jules Lombard, Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Baich, B.A. Fowler, H.W. Hyde, M, A. Hall, Miss Laura Fisher, Green Bay, aVis,; Bu- ene Montgomery ana wife, A. H, Comstock, and Mrs, F. . Kirkendall, Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Schriver, Mr. and Mrs. Irving, F. Bax- ter, A. S. Ritchie, Miss Fayette Goldsmiti, Mr, and Mrs. A. M. Pinto.” C. W. Thompson and Mrs. D. V. Sholes, Mr. Patterson, R. M. Patterson, Josepn, Mo.; Mr. and wife, M. and Mrs. R. C Miss Mattio Buel, of & and Mrs. W. C. Ives, Mre. Samuel Gamb Mr. and Mrs. W. L Hawk, S. George T. Mills, F. P, Gridley, A. E, Lewis, Miss Ellen M. Warrick, Mrs. D. A. Warrick, Officer, of Council Bluffs, Ta. ; D. E. Me bridge, B, H. Smith, Miss K. Wilson, James ¥, Nelson, Dr. R. M. Stone, Mr. und Mrs. H. Muntefering, W. K. Harding, Burbour Brown, Meegan, James E. Balch, Miss Byrne, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wake' field, Miss May Perry, of St. Joscph, Mo.: Mr. and Mrs, Robért Easson, W. H. Alford, Miss Kate M. Ball, J. M. Best, and_Mrs. Raymond, Dr. Ewing wn, Miss Zeluma Childs of Kansps City, . W. H. Spellman, John A. Krug, O, Kar- buch, Miss O. Karbach, H. 13. Stodaart, Miss Steita Colladay, D. £. Morron, C. A. James, Mrs. F, B. Evaus, Dr. A. . Jonas, Henry Pundt, J. B, Brown, A. Meinberg,' Mr. und Mrs. C. S. Waitney, Mr. and Mrs. 3. Robinson, Dr. and Mrs. W, H. Hanchett, W. O. Wakely, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ul 'k, Alexander, Frank W. Clark, James A, Mr. and Mrs, 1. attle, Mr. and Mrs, . Shoenaker, B. G. McGilton, D, H. ver, O. H. Gordon, Dean Gardner R. W, Taimage, Miss C. Talmage, H. mer, Dr. 8. Harvey, W. L. McCague, and Mrs. C. T, Suiith, Mr. and Mrs, Upton, Miss Butterticld, 1. Massey % B. Alexander, Miss Imogene Alexander, travon, Miss Roeder, Mrs. Brandt, of ki, A, B. Roedaer, J. E. Douglas,” W. 3. P. Neodham and wife, M Needham, B. Tzschuck, Miss Tzschuck, Miss Alice Schmdt, ~ Miss ence Lee, G. H. Boggs and wife, Miss Mr, M. A Howard, Wood, Dr. Despecher, H. D. Gat; Georga Bouiter, Miss Maggio Boulter, D. H. Wheeler, Stewart Halett, Miss Strandgaard, St. Joseph, Mo.; H. L. Hall and wife, Mrs, 1, D. Keim, Kunsas City, C. Ames, John Rix, Miss Bessie W. Paul, Miss Maud Paul, C. J, Loomis, Miss Annie Fiteh, W, D. Dennett, Minot Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. J, O. H V., Burkloy, Miss Neliio Lantry, Stroug City, Kan.3 J. P, Finley, Jeunie De Lone, w. Hamiltc George Spangenbery, C. Sunyder, C. Hulott, Mrs. Thomas Swobe, Miss Mamie Waters, Dr. Keenan, Miss Totin, Dr. B, D. Arnold, Miss Fannic Avnold, Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. R, C, MeClure, J. Van Ku- ren, J. I, Williams, Victor Whit Good Sa ritans Have a od Time. “The Good Samaritan club gave a party at Masonic ball on Wednesday evening, that was well attended, and proved a social as well as a financial success. Daucing was the order of the evening aad, at midnight, the duncers refreshed themsélves with a fine subper. The following were ent: Nrs. Fitts, M Kettle, of Fremont, M J. Edholm, Mi 10, Mrs. J. O. Fisher, Miss Spoor, M n, Mrs. Hatfield, Mrs. L. C. Gibson, D, Mrs. F. M. Shoely, Mrs. . Sprague, Mrs. Cooley, W, T De- Mr. and Mrs, ong the guests pros- Britton, Mrs. N. P. Wood, ~Mrs. vine, M. Brigham, B. Emma Godson, Grace Godson, J, Gale. Itose Far- rell, Simythe, Alice Jones, Knapp, Smith, Lulu Leffelder, Kattio Evans, G. M Cleve' 1and, K. Schuidt, Ednolm, Kittie Evaus, L. Bumith; Mossrs. 1. A. Walton, L. P. Weéls, J. G, Weitzel, 'R, W. White, G."Wilson, W T, . Woods, E. Anderson, C. H. Allen, Vic tor lruce, A, K. Bontley, I. W. Burchman, 0. . HBratton, Britt w. Candish, W. A. Carney, T. H. Cooloy, W. 8. Collott, W. W, Contloran, I. H. Cole, Churies Courtuey, G. T, Condish, Cushing, N. J. Edholu, A. Edholm, A, Everson, L. C. Eweu, T. 11, Ensor, D. L. Edwards, T, H. E. Fair, C. A. Foster, ). Wisher. R. Z.'Fruzelle, L. C, Gibson, D. Geraldine. W. P, Garvin, Dr. Gapen, L. D, Green, J. Hadfleld, I, J. Hayes, L. J. Healey, L. Herzog, J. L. Jacovson, G. W, Jones, C. W. Caltins, J. M. Knapp, J. A, Krugeer, F: J. Raker, J. L. Lyncholw, 'H. P, Lewis, W. W. M. Coombs, P, McCluskey, C.W. MoCoy, Frice, E. W, Field, N.'H. Nelson, C 3. H. Ohlin Roeder, N, F. Syk Sprague, F. L. Thornton Among those present. were: Mn and Mrs. N.J hoim, Mrs. H. Kettle of Fre mont, E. W. Field and Mrs. Field, Mr. and Mrs. 'Britton, Mr. and Mrs. J. O Mrs, and Mrs, L. C. Gibson, Mr. and L. D. Green, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Shee Mr. and_Mrs. Hadfild, Mr. and Mrs, I M. Knapp, Miss Knapp, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sprague, Mr. and Mrs. J. L Thornton, Mr. Mrs. W P. Woods, Mr, and Mrs sitzel, Mr. and Mrs, E A Walton, Mrs. Fitts, Mra. Spoor, Misses Edholm, L. Smitn, B.'Nelson, M. Brigham, Devine, Emma and Grace Godson, J. Gule, Rose Farrell, Smythe, Smith, Alice Jones, Lulu frelder, Kittie Evans, G. M. Clev land, R, hinidt, Mrs. Cooley, Mrs. A Singer, Messrs, A. M. Akin, E. Anderson, C. H. H. Allen, Victor Bruce, F. J. Baker, A. E. Bentle W. Burchmore, O. D. Bratton, W, andish, W. A, Carncg, T, H Cooley W. 8. Collett, ! W. Connovan,” B, H. Cole, _ Charles Courtne &, G. Y. Candish Aver son, L. E. , I H. Ensor, A. RBdholm, D. L. Edwards, T. H. Frice, Fair, C. A. Fost Pt Ja R. 7 vin, . puson, G, W. Kruge, H. P, L Friselle, D, ( Jon < . McCoombs, Joy, W. F. Moore, rg, C. L. Nichols, M ky, C. W H. Nelson, (. A H. Ohlinz, M. C. P. Roceo, D, R Roeder, N Roberts, C. B. Sykes, Singer, Wilson, R. W, White, . Weeks. The Children's Masquae Ball The childeen of the German school were given a masquerade last night, and the little fellows were out in full force at Germania hall. Children all the way from three vears old up were en masque, and > of the ladies remarked, the sight was oo cute for anything.”” There was an unusual diversity of " characters, queens and beggar women, devils and angels, princes and peasants, and amyriad of others being represented. There were about one hundred and fifty little fel- lows on the floor at once. A great many ly grown up people were present, and enjoyed the pretty and lively spectacl very attracti > was the wand exer- cise, which rmed very dextrously, Among_tho: were Sallie A 3 Lulu Peycke, Vierlandew flower Lizzie Stricker, e Minnie Heimrod, tambourine girl; etes, French girl} Christi Lehman, school boy uchauf, jockey ga Molir, French' peasant girl; Augusta Lehman, lower girl; Dora Zotz: man, winter; Hattie Kammerling, goldcelse: Clara Snyder, sailor; Adelnide Boeekhoff, flower girl; Anna Matrer, Vienna girl; Fanny Heimrod, flower girl; Luli Wittig, jockey's Ida Andres, harlequin; Master Eddie Wittig, clown; Master Arthur __Smidt, dude; Willie' Kroiteh, negro; Herman Buseh, clown; Albert Krug, monk; Otto Boller, firemun; Herman Bonfin, clown; Ernest ' Lehman, ase ball; M Jul Maurer, schwarzwald © girl; and many other. This was given for the benefit of the German-American school and was_a success in every particular, and too much praise cannot be given to Prof. Hempel for th ;m.mlu!r in_which the affair was con- ducted At 10:80 the masks were removed and the children were treated to a fine supper, Their Krown up sister: nd cousins and aunts then took possession of the ball room and danced until 3a. m. Young Men's Hebrew Masquerade. About one hundred and fifty couples were present Wednesday evening at the third an- nual ball, given by the Young Men's He brew association. About 10 0’clock the fes- tivities began aod the mask med bent on having a good time, There was o great many pretty costumes on the floor and they were as varied as they well could be, because they comprohended the sublime’ as also the ridiculo (Al went pleasantly. At midnight@@gsupper was announced and an elegar repast was served. After supper twelve numbers in dancing were indulged. The Musical Union orches- tra_furnished excellent music, under the leadershipof Prof. Harry Irvine. The ball was a success both socially and financiall and the membvers and committee in charge de- serve a great deal of credit for the success- ful termination of their Jabors. Below are the names of the several committees: Joseph Drukker, M. Kahn, S. Schlessinger, H. Rotholz, H. Rosenberg, A. BDeitches, S. Freedman, A. Lewis, J. Dannebaum, H. J. The following costumes were represcnted - ireek girl, Miss Minnie Rothschild; Pom- peian givl Nellie Samuels; jockey,Mrs. Sol Bergman: Topsies, Mrs. S. H. Baer and Mrs. George Hoyns@illow shams, Misses Cora Bendit, Sarah_Brandies, Clara™ Rind- skoff, Minni¢ and Anna Rothschild; Oscar Wilde, Zerlina Frecdmans old lady with live pig in carriage, Mr, Swn _Ireedman; newspaper _ girl, Mrs. Y. Bauk; fall scason, Miss S. Mauer; summer scason, Mrs. Dr. Henson; night, Miss Nellie Pratt; Zouave, John Nehrbas; peasant irl, Miss Eva Sbeigle: belle of 'the regiment, Miss Hernstein; 1nedical lady, Miss Wedeles; Spanish tambourine girl, Mrs. Albert Cahn school girls, two cnums, Misses Ella Hell and Sadie Joseph; flower girl, Viola Pratt; domino, L. Rothschild; M cun cowboy, Julius Dreyiuss: tambourine girl, Miss Belle Dolan; Spamsh cheyalier, ~Ed. Veirs; death, W. Heller; old lady in green, Anna Hertz, Council Bluffs queen’ of the day, Sadic Souneborn pretzel girl, Miss Theresa Lazarus; Kate r Mrs. John Freyhan, Miss Lazarus Hirshstein; Mexican lady, Miss Rosa Hirshstein; St Jucob's oil, A. . Bran- dies; Pompean girl, Miss Sarah Brandies; American flag, Mrs. atz: queen of the night Miss Sannaborn; black domino, J. Un- r pills, Mr. L. Oppenheimer; jockey, ), MY, lica Me Kate Castleton, Mrs! A. Lowis; folly,Mrs. Sam Sloman; Kichelieu, Pred schiool girl, Miss Adonis, Lou \ Rococo Mrs. J." Brandic: Sam - Sehlank’ L girl, Miss Rotholz; king’s jostel v; Turkian, Miss O. Brandeis; dutchman, J. Klein Harris; school boy, 13, Ha Geor, Washington, L, M. Lewis: dutchman, A. Zunder; Thaddcus, W. C. Long, Among the spoctators were noticed Mr. and Mrs. A. Hass, Mr, and Mrs. L. H. Bacer, M. Catn, Mr. and Mrs, M. and Mr nd Mrs. N Sloman, Mr. 8, . L IKaufman, Mr. aud ) Mrs. J. iRobinson, Miss' ¥ lie Newman, and Mrs, Dannabaun toscnberg: Messrs, Rosenb Greteh, Fisher, Moyer, Oberfe : hill, Doitscnes, Rothseiiild, Polack and wany othor Those deserving especial notice were Mr. Sam, Freedmun, who would undoubtedly s taken first prize, und Mrs. 1 and Mrs, L. Baer, as the two Topsys very good, and were entitled to second 1 Party. Mrs 3 ut prog euchre at the Millard hotel. The two rooms used for that purpose w preuily decor- ated with smilax and cut lowers, The ladies’ first prize, a rose jar. was won by Mrs. Dr. Hoffmann, The ladies' booby prize, a Jap auese doli, was given to Miss Buttertield, ‘The gentlemen's first prize, & pocketbook, was won by Mr, George H. Leslie, and it was § d that a more fitting prize could not 0 chosen for gent who handies the cards us well us he does, The gentlemen’s booby prize, & cucumber, Harry 2ssive ier was handed to Mr, " Robidoux, who blush- ingly stammel out his thanks. The fol- lowing were the guesis: Mr. and Mrs, Joun Barker and Miss Bar- kee, Mr. and Mrs, C. S, Raymond, Mr. and Churehiil ory Mr. aud Mrs. John rancls, Mr. and Mrs. 1. C. Suyder, Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Robiuson, Mr. aud Mrs. Ben Ron- doux, Mr.and Mrs, C, ‘I Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George . Loeslie, Mr. and Mrs, L W, Mir Mr. and Mrs. G.oW. Lininger, Mr. and Mrs, 1., Haller, Mr. and Mrs, Frice, Mr. and Mes, Clement Chase, Mr. and Mrs, Babeock, Mr, and Mrs. Rooert A. Craig, Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Swobe, Dr. and Mrs. Hoff man, Mr.and Mrs. Max Bachert, Mr. and Mrs. Johu . Williams und aaughter, Mr. C. E. Babeock and Miss Baboock, the Misses Butterfield, Waterman, Thomgsson, Mr. and Mrs., W. . Williams, Mr. un® Mrs. Koim, of Kausas Ol Messrs, Kelley, Squires, Hulett, Brown and Colonel Chase. En Masque. Oue of the prettiest of masquerade balls wias given .\@ud«y evening at Hartwan's 2 Ler Gent O I RS. WATER COLO ETCHINGS. A Discoumt of Twenty-five per ¢ nt off Publisher's Prices will be Given Commencing Monday and Continuing Color. ‘A. HOSPE Jr.. 1513 Douglas Street, Omaha. We will sell Remarque Artist Proof Etchings at 26 per cent off. We will sell Artist Proof Etchings at 26 per cent off. We will sell Artist Proof Engravings at 25 per cent off. We will sell Fine Oleographs at 25 per cent off. We will sell Fine Satin Proofs at 25 per cent off. We will sell Fine Water Color Paintinge at 25 per cent cf. : Remember This Week Only, at Hospe's. 95 Per Cent 01 | 2 Do Gent THIS WEEK ONLYS On Our Finest and Best Pictures, Regardless of Style or DNILNIVd ENGRAVINGS. | Bl hall by the Crescent social club, about forty couples taking part, and everybody seemed bent on having a good time. Music was fur- nished by Starkey Brothers' orchestra and proved fine. Among those present were Misses Burmester, Handell, Kato Woods, Mary Woods, L. Johnson, C. Johnson, Emma Zurfil, M. Green, A. Koster, M. McAdams, Dody, C. Koster, Mathews, Pickard. Steph- L. Martin, M. Leslie, K. Pierce and Messrs, Thompson, Burmester, Al- bernises, Pickard, Handel, Wiseman, Stu- bens, Dody, Mayerhoff, Bruner, Kelley, Wil- son, Adains, Paulsen, Bradwick, Martin, Leslie, Johnson, Broadhurst and Benson. Among some of the mdst unique costumes worn was that of Mr. and Mrs. Hundel as Lattle Red Riding Hood £nd _the wolf, Miss Gusta Kintopf as the morning star, Miss Cora Dingledene as a sailor girl and Miss Julia Larkins as a countess were immense. Miss Mathews and the Misses Katie and Nettie Woods also wore most bewildering costumes. Miss Burmeister, one of Omaha's society belles, acted as mistress of the cere- monies. Inaugural Balls, A grand ball was given Mouday evening at Masonic hall, This affair was given under the auspices of Prof. Riymer, for the introduction of his new orchestra, which rendered some very flne dance mus There were fifty coup in attendance, and all seemed to enjoy them- selves immensely. The committee having this in charge was: Master of ceremonies, Dave floor committee—1T'homas Bowie, T L. Latteficld, ¥. Huxhold: mittee—Louis Leeder, Hy Leeder; ager, A, G. Reynolds. Cho inaugural ball given by the Journey- Christic; man- men Barbers' union No. 3, at Cunningham hall, M ay evening, was well attended, over se ve couples taking part, and all scemed to enjoy themselves hugely. The music was furnished by the Musical Union orchest Prof. Harry Irwin. The committee having this in ¢! ge added much to make the affair a grand 85, and too much credit cannot be given it for so doing. % The following committees had this in charge: Reception committee—Gus Schur: J. Ritter eocge Nichols, George Gallow: H. Westphal. Ploor committee—~W. M. Smith, D. Me- Clarner, P. Mear 1. Jacobs, George B. pwart, F. Decke The supper was served at Higgins', ‘The ball netted about $150, which sum will be used for the benefit fund. A Pleasant Surprise. A surprise party was given Monday even- ing by the many fricnds of Miss Anes Phompson, of Brock, Neb., who is visiting at the residence of Mr. William J. Scott, at Twenty-eighth and Dodge street. Among those present v Mr. and Mrs, M. Hen derson, Mr. and Mrs, M. J. Hale, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs, 5, W, Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. McKaue, Mr, and Mrs, J. B, Claver, Mr. and Mra. A. H. West, Mr. and Mrs. J. Itice, Mrs Connoly, Misses Annie Rice, Maggie Connoly, Susie Connoly, Emma Gilbor Ward, Messrs. Al Hender- La mith, Chris Gohring, Prank Tryon, W, Coy, 8. w. Heron. A very pleasar.t evening was spent, music, dancing and refreshments being indulged in. ‘Garduer, H Phantoms at the Sloan Mansion, The much ialked-of phantom party given by Miss Bertha Sloanjoccurred at her home, 1003 South Thirticth avenue, on last Tuesday evening, Mardi Gras Tho dresses wero rather rich for phantoms, but they were the more beautiful for being less ghastly. dancing continued for one hour, at th which the masks were removed. The pext hour whs devoted to lotto, and the five prizes were won by Miss Mabel Brown, Miss Bes sie Towle, Miss Allen, Mr. Louis Pratt and biiss Nellie Randal. Miss Brown won the royal prize, aud the remaining four hay- ing the same number of poiuts each, were awarded o trophy. Miss Nellie Beldon re coived theconsolution prize, The nexthour was devoted to rofreshments and the award ing of a beautiful souvenir to every guest The delightful event ended at 10 p. w. Miss Collins’ Ten Party, Miss Collias gave a tea on Monaay even- ing to a number of her friends. She was as- sistod by the Misses Yates, her neighbors aoross the way. At S8 o'clock the guests sat down to & rather claborate tea, as the fol- lowing mepu Wil testily: Bouillon, Ken- 2 under the leadership of ' nedy miscuits, white fish, Parisiennc pota- toes, croquettes of chicken, French peas, olives, pickles, rum punch, French waters, 10af, Saratoga chips, salted almonds, chicken salad, strawberryice, assorted cake, fruits glaces, black bread and cheese, cafe noir, Cards and g ip followed the clegant repast. _ The _ following were the guests: ~The Misses Wakeley, Ogden, M. Chase, Henry, Minnie Richard” son, Yates, Mcicnna, 'Hoagland, Bessie Yates, May Dundy, Luna Dundy, Jessie Millard, Hooker, Watermann, _Nichols, Mary Millard, Buell of St. Joseph, ljams, Walker, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hitchcock, Mr. and Mrs. Clement Chase, Mr. aud Mrs. Dan H. Wheeler, jr.. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haller, Messrs. John Patrick, Will Doane, Frank Hamilton, Will Hamilton, Arthur Wakeley, Edward W. Osgood, E, C. Snyder, Al Patrick, William C. Wakeley, Dr. Will Wileox, Ed Fairfleld, William K. Morris, John E. Wilbur, Caldwell Hamilton, Nate Crary, Robert Garlichs, Charles Howe and J.’S. Collins. Burns Club. The Burns social club gave a pleasant en tertainment and dance at Metropolitan hall Priday evening. The programme consisted of a song by Alexander Gray, entitled **Laird Cock Pen.’ Miss Maggie Meldrum sang “Far Awa’ to Bonnie Scotland,” and was heartily encored. Mr. William Ross danced a highland fling in costume, after which dancing was indulged in. Among those present were: Mr. Mr. and Mrs C. Cheney, Wilson, Mr. and Mrs, A Mrs. 'T. MeKa E. Chapman, Mr. and th, Mr. and Mrs, J. ; Misses IPleming, Cheney, Shields, Combrun, MeBeath, Farrell, Meldrum, Grifith, Mul drun Messrs. McDougall, Lybell, Dunc Smart, Alexauder, Alger v, Horn, Urquahart, Muir, Kelley, O'Brien, and many other and Mrs, T. Meldrum, and Mrs. J. Mr. and Mrs, Mr. Duncan, Mr. g M Tho music ‘was furnished by Hoffn orchostra, Moo much praise ca given to the committee having this in charge, for the able mauner in which they conducted this affair, Newman-Silver Wedding. On last Saturday evening occurred a silver wedding that was not a silver wedding in the usual acceptance of the term. Atthe time mentioned Miss Sallie Newman became Mrs. Meyer Silver at the Germania hatl, Know- ing the gentle and loving disposition of the thesbride, the rabbi conducting the ceromony sid he would not require her to promise to cbey her husband, The ceremony wit- nessed by a large number of relatives and fricnds. The attendants were Miss Lena Newman, Bertio Newmau, Bront and Gussie Confolt as bridesmaids, and Messrs, H. Newman and S, Newman, s groom- the bridal smen. After the .wedding party and guests partook of an elegant sup- per, and then all joined in the merry dance, "Thé reception was under the management of Schonberger, and the - festivities lasted until a late hour. Brandes-Haapman Nuptials. Mr. Fred Brandes :and Miss Marian Haar- man were made man and wite by Judge Kroeger on last Tuesay evening. The event occurred at the resudonce of the bride's mother at 2023 South/Ewentioth street, in the presence of about fifty friends, Miss Emma Schwaab acted as briesmoid and Mr, Fritz Wells did the honors ' for the groom. The young couple were mhfle the recipients of wany beautiful and viifdable presents and a bounteous wedding feast was prepared. The German Turner Quarteste club and the la dies’ section of the Omaha Turnverein were present in a body, and among others present were noticed Mr. and Mrs. W. 1, Heins, Mr, and Mrs. Wilroth, Mrs. Schwaab and daugh- and Mrs, Schnake, Mrs. Windhein and daughters, Mr. and Mrs, Weinhagen and Mr. and Mrs, Kunt st Surprised, Miss Agnes Thompson, of Brock, Neb., who has been visiting for some time at home of Mr. William J. Scett, 2511 Dodge street, was tendered u pleusant surprise party on Monday evening, Awong the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Mer- riam Henderson, Mr. aud Mrs, John Halo, Mr. aud Mrs. 'L, Robinson, Mr. and Mrs 8. W. Irwin, Mr. aud Mrs. McKee, Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Claver, Mr. und Mrs. A H Wost, nd Mrs. John Rice, and Mrs. Counaly. Susie The Misses Anvie Rice, Maggie and Contioly, " Emma (Gilbert’ and Grace Wi Messrs, Al Henderson, N. C. ‘Lasdersimith, Chris_Gohiring, Frank Tryon, Will Coy and Sam Gardner, dnd W. H. Heron, of Council uffs. Military Litterateurs. The Edward Creighton Guard Viterary society will hereafter meet on Monday, and to-morrow give the following programm Instrumental Solo. . August Borglum Paper. W. White Govern o o corge J. Paul Essay J. ¥. Whalen Vocal Solo. E. Thermolen Recitation .Miss Lizzie Dwyer The United tates Supreme Court...... ot &' Isaac Adams Vocal Trio. Misses Hayes, Ebert Debate: “Resolved that the Growth of Trusts is a Menace to American Institu- tions.” ~Aftirmative, J. W. Evans; negativo B. J. Scannell. Danced Till” Broad Daylight. A party of seven couples left this city for the Saltyman farm, fourteen miles in the country, on Saturday night, where they joined a merry crowd in a dance that lasted until 6 in the morning. A fine supper was served at midnight. The following were in the party: William H. Wooch.Mr. Fairfield, Miss Bertha Rowe, Mr Farmworth, Edward Kelley, Mr. Nesel 'Bush, Miss Mollie Slat- tery, Fiddler Ves Bowers, Daniel Fitzzerald, Miss Johanna Fitzgerald, Audy Dow Miss Leaa Festner, Mr. MeDona onway, Mr. Edward Isaac, Conway. Ladies' Night at the Turnvere month the ladies of the Turnveremn set a night apart for the ladies to witness their gymnastic performances, Last Tues- day evening was the evening chosen for this month aud a great many of the gentler sex were present and greatly enjoyed the exhibi- tions of strength and skill on the parallel and horizontal bars and four-legg ances called horse.” The performances were in the main_well and _gacefully cuted. A dance followed and the ladics also had a chance to show their gracefulness of movement. urke Athletes Dance. The Omaha Nonpareil Athletic club gave its last social party before the Lenten scuson on Monday evening, at Cosimopolitan hall, on South Thirteenth street. A very neat and attractive programme was gotten up for the oceasion and eighty-five couple participated in the grand march, which was begun promptly at 9 o'clock. ' 1t was led by Prof. Michael Shanahan, of Chicago, The mem- bers are to be congratulated for the wirable manner in which they have n aged their parties through the winter months, The Pleasures of Unity, The lust-party of the ub ut Metro- politan hall on Friday evening was a merry anl informal one. Nearly ull the members of the club were present and everybody seomed in his and her jolliest mood. The floor never smoother and the music was never thau on that evening. Some very pretty costumes were worn, but tnere was no attempt at vain display. Dane ing commenced at 8:30 and continued long after widnight, with an intermission in the mddle of the programme for refreshments, Kelly-Buckley. - Monday evening, Michael Kelly, the otyper of the World, was ellie Buckley, of Chicago. ed at St On well-known ste married to Miss The ceremony occurr Columb- kille's church, Chicago, Rev. Father Burke officiating. The huppy pair received a num ber of handsome giits from the The bride is a sister of M. J. Buckley, the popular electrotyper of Tur Bre. Mr.' and Mrs, Kelly have returned taken up their resi dence in this city. iends. Fair Ramblers, 1t is reported that a number of young ladies intend organizing & number of “‘Rambler Clubs,” to be composed each of from six to o young ladies. The object of these ations is Lo wmalke trips of spection to different pomnts in the city wi o there is anything of interest. The smelting works, Union Pacific shops, printing ablishments and the various other places are to be visited. Each club 18 10 have & gentleman escort, Concordians Cross tne Big Muddy, Ou Monday evening twenty-one members of the Concordia society of Omaha, accepted the invitation of their brethren of the same name over the river, to join in a masquerade ball. They squeczed themselves into ond carryall, and the ride over the river was v jolly one. After a night of revelry, th- v break. ant party took place on dence of Mr. L. avenue. The Norden Sing day evening, Oneo Guard by in number whi ent. Olivette ties at Metropolits evening. There wa with good music and the hours wel home swe Last Sunday at Krame in wedlock. 'The we residence of Mr. Ke street, 1n the prosen and was presided ovy The Ar An extremely inte ised at the Western March 11 Mr. liver a ecture on *( the Lininzer gall of members Th meets The Clio Adolph Mey 1’ resi There were about seventy-fiv The members of the Olivette another of their pleasant and informal and Mr. Moses Fisher w Rudolph ¢ and a larg iting Concordians started home about day An Evening at Cards. and Tuesd H. Hoye successful necktie y last at the resi- r, 1403 Sherman A good string bund 'wus in attend- ance and dancing wa the amusement of the even “The whole affair was manazed by Mrs. T Johuson, to whom much credit is due. Singing Society. ng society gave its first grand masquerade at Washington hail Satur- nf the features of the ball was the grand military tableau of the Picket the singing socicty, t enty-four nicely ~done. couples pres- Cir Party, le gave par- an hall on Wednesday s a full attendance and 1 the smoothest of floors d happily away. The waltz was danced at 1 -Kramer. ) p. m. Miss Ma guerite united coat the sdding toolk pla ndice, South Thirteenth ce of u few relatives, by Rabbi Goldstone, ASS0 tion. resting evening is proy Artassociation, Monday, zynski will de 1eous Art” at attendanc Jontempor nuted, o C this, enc uing at Mis Social Gosaip. w. H the south, The Misses Lowe . Bockmar is taking a tour through from returned Florida Thursdiy. Mrs. Udo Brachvogel has roturned from New Yorlk City. D. W. Van Cott returued from the east the first of the week. Colonel k. D. Webster ieft Wednesduy evening for Sun Diego. HALY MeC for u three wecks' visit, Dr. L. Slominski, fg Fran- cisco, has located in Elmer Ellioty ¥ trip much improve Mr. Arthur 5, Port O1 urns from his southern in health nd John A Milroy have left for the Pacific coast, Mr, M. O. Maul returned from a delightful rip 1o Salt Luke Cit “The next meeting club will be at Miss Lia Isancs Davidsohin, of the N Rey, W. R. Hende Hot Springs. The Edward Dixon, been spending the p Dr. Seward Watson W City, ix the guest of Charles W, MeNa extended trip thro Since his return from California Mr, 0O'KKe L. Mrs. fe has be Moritz Me, Douglas street Miss Kato ( studies at & vyl acred H ) p.m 15 10 of Rochester, N.Y, rand Mrs, I S, Fi gave a luncheon Fhursduy afte y a week aro. of the Oma i, D ebating be marricd to Sol ebrasia Tribune, son ard family are at return in one weelk, . 18t weels in this city bb, of New York Bishop Worthington ir bas returned from un rh Nebraska and Kansas. John n visiting his son 4l Quincy, noon ut 2104 iton eart ac as returned o her demy. 5o, also, nas Miss Lulu McShane. Frank Mezik, a fiv house, was married 10 Miss Antonia Dw; Mr. Persinger, od Des Moines, was in newing old dequaint Mrs. J. N 10 joi prep The Misses Lantry tertained the past wi g Mr. Frack lonor of the ladics, her busband ¢ H. Patrick left atory to leaving for a trip in Burope Cond gave @ ladaie at No. 4 engine lust Tuesday afternoon arak or of & society paper Omuha last weeik, r ances. Monday %00 in v night anid York been royally en ing Mr. and Mrs. John Templeton gave them acard party. On Friday the young ladies returned home. Miss Pauline Zimmerman, the daughter of Zimmerman, was tendered a ploasant At her home, 1013 Picrce, on ‘tucsday evening, _Mrand Mrs. Connolly, Twenty-third and Nicholas, entertained a number of friends at an old-fashioned tafly pull Friday ovening, The time could not have been more enjoyably spent. Miss Zulema hilds, who has been visitin Mrs. R. C. Patterson, at 2513 Faroam, 'ng the last two weeks, has gone to Council Bluffs, where she will be the guest of Miss Oficer. Last Tuesday Mr. Charles Vanborg, of this city, and Miss Theodosia Harsly, a pop- ular young lady of Wahoo, Neb.,, were mar- ried.” At present they are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H, L. Beaver, . Miss Mamie Wilkinson, who has been vis- iting her brother, Dr. George . Wilkinson, returned home to Keokuk yestorday, Her brother accompanied her and will ‘make a short visit at the old home. Mrs, Captain Wood ent Sisters of he tined about fifty Rebekah with their husbands at home Tuesday evening. Cards, music ¢ the order of the evening, . before the delightful party and dancing we and was 2 i, 1 eve, at Germ: oin’ guve a public exhivition creises under the leadership of Prof Kummurow which was much en- joyed by all preseat. After the exercises & social hop was indulged in ‘The Parnell Social club gave a very enjoy- able part jam hall on Tuesday evening.* This being the last party of the season all seemed bent on having a_good time, and which no doubt they did, There venty-five couples present, ia hall, the de ball for the bencfit of the new Russian synagogue wus held at - Wash- ington hall last Mouway evening and was Dr. L. 2 best costume. auite well uttended ceived the prize { Solominski re- There nd Mrs. S, loman nds at therr residen n Sunday. Thos and Mrs. 'Slos M. Haas, Mr, en! und Mrs, M, nd Mrs, A, Mr. and M. Hcllman, 's chureh un, A The ladies of St. © 8 social and suppor - a I av the corner of Vir venue and venworth sireet Tuesdi ing. The luttar was packed with ihers of the regation and friends. instromental i 1 music, sup- iented by 1ing supper, furnished three hours of homelike cnjoyment. A snu, sum of money was realized for tie benefit of the ehurch. Mr. Joseph Se. young men_reared apolis lust Monduy, w his future home, = M the business of 1he N vany for a numb success thay b Minne- ¥ ho will make Scanlon nas managed b Lumoer com- aud with such id necepted the cHmpany in and active | circles and was president of Happy Hours ciub the past winter, s of friends and several young hearts Minneapoli lcuder in s the Was i prog ademo selle Directoire, Fditin Sessions Tupper in Life, Sing I the Tosca hat and gown The nez retrousse, charming frown dainty glove, correct anl chio es demure und glancing diwn, A sight to sot agog the town The girl that twirls a walking-stick ! The coat-tails flapping lonz and wide, The jaunty wasteoat tucked inside, Aud pecping forth the lace moucholr; Ab, somo may smile aud some d 1 sing with wonder and with pride, La Dewoiselle Dircetoire! 4 A victure she, none can dispute, From stunning hat to lttle boot, Enough to move the deaa or quicks Refore this vision [ am muto 1 yield my howsze—L salute The giel thav twirls a walking stick! - - Fonin a Pu Chicago Herald: 'I'w ho i np netors ping ulong the ties of a rail We're in havd luck again, Bil [ should say s0. Tiicre’y ouly one combination going that will cver geb ek. Ou Monday e @ largo party in and ou Thursday eyeu- me on the road again.’ “What’s that, Billy??