Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 2, 1890, Page 13

THI OUMAHA DAILY BEE INTHEN e ———————————————————————————————————————————————— ettt e e —— INESS 2R IN OM - THE ULTIMATUM HAS BEEN REACHE Cloaks and Millinery Must Go. Pricas Tell the Story. 50,000 Remnants of Embroideries will be closed out at 25 per cent less than manufacturer’s prices. BARR'S CLOAK DEPARTMENT CLOAKS. WRAPS. JACKETS. The grentest sacrifice ever made in any department will be made in Barr's Cloak Department THIS WEEK. It has been unanimously decided that Barrs carry the finest and best selected stock of cloaks ever brought to Omaha. Only a few of these choice garments remain, and will be placed on sale early Monday morningz, at prices that will astonish the purchaser. long Clouks, for $3.95, former price $9.00 to $12.00. Piush Jackots, in short, medium and extra lengths, at less that the ac- Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, from $8.15 to $14.00; these goods cannot be purchased clsewheroe, for double the money. Ladics’ Calico Wrappers, that we sold for $1 for oniy 98c each. All our fine Rubber Gossamers, will be placed on sale this week, at less than the actual cost price. BARR'S HOUSE FURNISHINGS This department has been moved from the basement to the first floor and as the articles in this department are t0o numerous to mention, we would advise every one looking for bargains to see this stock and you will always remember the Wm. Barr Dry Goods Co. as a public benefactor to the people of Omahu. Remewber it don’t take much money to buy lots of goods. This is a chance of a life time. All our fine Vases sold by us from $1.50 to $3.00. Your choice Monday at 50c each, BARR'S PRINT DEPARTMENT Your last chance for figured all-linen Lawns at 15¢ d. All Cotton Lawns, ¢ yard; worth up to 12ic. Best Shirting Calicoes at oc a yard. BARR'S RIBBONS. We have made another big cutin Ribbons. Asevery one knows, our former prices wi very low. Another cut makes this an opportunity never to be found again, These goods are the best quality of all-silk Ribbons, and you can buy them for less money than you would have to pay for very commou goods else- where, . 7 We have about 40 fine surah _figurea Sashes that we have been seliing at $2.25, Our price Monday will be $1.18. , will be placed on sale Monday, Gorset and Muslin Underwear DEPARTMENTS. Only a fow days yot remain in which the ladies of Omaha can avil themsel ves of the opportunity to buy a FINE FITTING and BEAUTINULLY FIJISHED CORSET from 50¢ to $1.15 LESS than the regular pric Ixtra long P. D. Corsets, best quality sateen, only former price, $3.00. P. D, Corsots, best quality **Coutille,” $1.43; former price, $1.75. Thompson’s Glove-Filting Corsets, oxtra length, 85c and $1.43; former price, $1.00 and $1.75. Madam Warren's Dress-Form Corsets for only 98¢; regular price, 81.2 French Woven Corsots, extra long and medium, from 85c to $1.98; regular price, 81.00 to $2. 50, L C. & C. P. Corsets, in colors and white, from $1.43 to $1.98; former price, and $2.50. SPECIAL SALE of Children’s Musitn Drawers, commencing Monday morning; sizes from 1to 14 yenrs. SEE THIEM. Barr's Art Department. Everything in this department to bo closed out regardless of valua. All lovers of art needle work should avail themselves of this last opportunity to buy ma- terals at loss than half-price. See following prices: Silik Arrasene, 5-yard skeins, only 5¢ a skein; former price, 123c. Wool Avrasons, 10-yard skeins, 8¢ a skein: former pric No. 1 and 2 Chenille, only 15¢ a dozen skeins; regular price, 25¢ and 80ca dozen. All our Chenille Ornaménts and Tassels to be closed out ut 25¢ a dozen; worth from 75c to $1.50 a dozen. Barr’'s Dress Goods. 44-inch Scotch Cheviot, all wool, for 84c u yard. 40-inch all wool Stripe Suitings for 89c & yard; former price, G5c. 5 Paris Novelty Suits go for $10.00 each; rogular price, $25.00. All Remnants of Dress Goods will be alaged out at less than half price. Barr's Ladies” Gloves. We would call special attention to this depurtment. As we have only handled first-class goods, we have made the prices less than you can buy the ordinary goods for, ~ Our stock is in good shapo and the assortment is good yet. You will never buy these goods at these pricos again. Barr’s Fur Dept. TO BE GIVEN AWAY. All our Muffs, Capes, Bons, Collarettes, ete., will be given away this week for a mere trifle. Note the following barguins Mink Muffs for only v i ench Mink Boas for only. JeAR 3.95 onch Monkey Mufls for only...... : i ench Monkey Capes for onl; i g ench Moukey Bous for only ol .75 each Nat Lyox Muffs for onl. 5 Y i ench All our CHILD REN'S FURS WILL BE GIV 2.00 & set; former price, $3.50 and $5.00 a set. These goods are cut down to less than halt cost. Notion Department. Your last chance to buy Notions for a meve song. The crowning bargains of a life-time to be found ac the notion counter. 1If you don’t got here it's because you can’t read the list of attractions. Purse Twist (Corticelio), sold e here at 40¢ spool: closing price. 15¢. Hercules Brand, from li-ineh to 8-inchin width, ail shades, 8¢ n yard. Silk Laces, in all colors, worth 10¢ each: cloging price, 4e. Baby Brushes, worth from 15¢ to 40c; our pri Aunother fine line of Fans to be slaughtered, including satins, gauze, marabout feather, ostrich tin, ete.; your choice, 83c. Millinery Department. Read aud consider, for this is certainly your last chance to buy a Trimmed Hat or Bonnet at your own price. We ave determined to sell every Trimmed Hat and Bonnet within the nextv week. Beautifully Trimmed Boonets and Hats at only $2 were sold at from $5.00 to $9.00; don’t fail to see them. See our Untrimmed Felt Hats at 15¢ each; only a few more left. Ladies’ and Children’s Straw Hats, in black and colors, from 25¢ to 7ie; worth double the money; now is your chance to buy a spring hat for half price. Flowers in endless variety. Now is your chance to buy a beautiful French Flower, in wreath or bunch. for less than actual cost. Ladies wanting flowers for evening wear should call early and secure some of each; these same goods Parties Indebted to THE WM BARR DRY GOODS CO, will Please Make Settlement Before March 12. A‘vurd to the wise is sufficient. th ese bargains, ECHOES FRONTHE ANTERYOM An Important Circular for the Daughters of Rebekah. THE OLD OFFICERS HOLD OVER. Inird Anniversary Celebration or Omaha Division No. 12—Speeches from Everybody—Other Se- cret Soclety Notes. The Rebekah Degree. The following important circular in refer- ence to the nutional couvention, Daughters of Rebekah, has been issued by Grand Sire Underwood, says the Bundle of Sticks: Yo the oficers and members of the general convention of the Daughters of Rebekah; to the special cowmittee raised by the sovercign grand lodge to consider ques- tions relevant to bodies of the aegree of Rebekah, and to whomsoever it muy con- cor Know Ye~That under an enabling act by the sovereign grand lodge, L 0. O, I, (ses- DI 1855)-tHhetirat general convencion of of Reb September 17 n ‘Topeka, Kan., September, 1500:" and whereas, the sovereign grand lodge ad- journed its session of 1850 without taking direct uction on the propositions presented to it by the said convention, but instead raised a special committee, aud referred to it for consideration “all questions relevant 10 g eral and state conventions and lodges of ‘the Deeree of Rebekah,” with instructions to report thereon at the nextsession of the sov- ereign grand lodge (1890): therefore, con sidering the evident original purpose of the sovereign grana lodge to assist the Degree of Revekah, and regarding the non-action by said sovereign body on the propositions emanating from the saia general convention, and their reference to a special com- wittee a8 o move to give time and enable the friends of the degree to compile the legislation desired theretor and preseut it in proper shave for action thereon by the sovereign gran lodge during it session of 1500: I bold that Sue closing of the said general convention to in Topeks, Kan., Septombor, 1800, as uthorized under tho form of an adjourned session of the body; and that the original delegates constituting the convention re- AL 1D COWMISSION With power Lo take their im the adjourned wmeeting of the con- vention to be asscmbled at Tokeka, as afore- said; and that where through death or res iguution o vacaney sball occur it will be ad- missible and proper to elect or appoint an- other delegate to fill the vacancy, uvder wrovisions for procedure heretofore promul- eated. 1 furthermore authorized and recom- od that the president of the sail ge convention shall designate the “‘con ou conforence’” appoiuted by herself or apvoint & special committes of Lhe same pumber from the delegaies to the'conven- u to act in coojunction with the special committee raised he sovereign grand lodge to consider questions relevant o the degree of KKebekah, that through the joint commuttee on conference the interests and purposes of the Rebekah degree branch of the order may L e fully discussea and a com- prebi:usive report thereon be presented to tho sovereign grana lodge at si0 Again, it 1s suggested that the legislation desired shall be put iu the form of resolu- tions aud be reported by the specia; comm tee of tue sovereign grand lodge, 80 that sbould the peport—in part or the whole—be opted, such resolutions us wight be ap- proved would become law like othor enact- ments by the sovereign grand lodge; and that the matter of @ coustitution for the general convention be postponed, to be here- after determined upon when it is certain that the sovereign graud lodge intends to uiake the holdiog of a geaeral convention of the Daughters of Rebekab permanent under requirements of a special law. +or the purpose of materially assisting in perfecting the proposed legislation for the Rebekab aegree braveu of e arder it is Leld that the speoisl eommittee raised by the sovercign grand lodge, previously re- ferred to, is empowered to assemble on the call of the chairman at such time and place as he shall select, and hold a session for two or three duys, ut Uio expense of the sover- eign grand lodge, per account to be ap- vroved by its committee on finance. Should a meeting of the joint convention be held as here suggested the resolutions resulting from the conference should first be preseuted to the genersl convention at its adjourned session, and beng by it ap- proved, be then veported to the sovereign grand lodge by its special committee, and in time to appear in the daily journal of the proceedings of the sovereign body not later than Wedoesday of its session of 1860, Cousenuently it is recommended that the adjourned session of the general convention of the Daughters of Rebekah be called to order not later than noon of the Monday the beginning of the session of the sovereign grand lodge at Topeka in September, 1890. The foregoing 18 not mandatory, but per- missive under reasonudle purview of the law. Joux C. UnNprrwoobn, Grand Sire, Trgo. A. Ross, Grand Secretary. ‘The Chicago Odd Felldw is advocating the question of district representation in the grand lodge of Illinois with a view of redu ing the expenses of that body, District rep- resentation is in force i many jurisdictions, notably New York, Ohio and Wisconsin, in all of which the per capita puid for support- ing the several grana lodges is reduced to a minimum, and bears a striking contrast to the sum paid in Illinois, which has ranged in W the way from 50 to 85 guild and benevolent society @ itful party at Metropolitan hail Thursday night. Owing o the extremely tho attendunce was ratner small only ubout thirty couples being pres- ent, but a large number of tickets had be sold and the affair was a success financially a8 well as in every other wa Ivy lodge No. 33 wiil visit Alpha lodge at South Owaha uext Friday eveuing. Thejoint committee appointed to make arrangements for the entertainment of Grand Sire Underwood will meet Wednes- day night to make final arrangements for the visit, A 0. U. W, Grand Lecturer I. M. Wolf, organized and iustituted a lodge at South Bend, Cass coun- Ly, on the 21st inst. ficers: 3 terson, M, W.; M. E. O'Hrien, F.; Charles Barber, O.; W, L. Weils, R.: A, F. Babbitt, Fin.; B. Sturzenegger, Rec.; Wilham J O'Brien, G.; J. W. Salsbury, L. W.; Job Moon, O, W. The lodge meets on Tuesday evenings. A uew legion of the Select Knights is be- ing organized at Waco. ‘Ihe petition for a charter is being numerously signed. Third Anniversary Celevration. Omaha division No. 12, uniform rauk, cel- ebrated its third anniversary Monday night by giving a banquet at the armory, corner Tweut, cond and Cuming streets. The ball was gaily decorated with flags, buntiog, festoons and emblems of the order, and pre- sented o beautiful sight, Three loug tables, extending the full length of the hall were literally groaving beneath their load of good things. Arravged slong the center of each table were flowering shrubs and pyra- mids of tropical fruits. At each plate were placed fragrant corsage bouquets for the ladies and boutounieres for the gentlemen, The mombers of the Omaba division were present in full force, mecompanied by thewr wives and sweethearts, and the following invited guests were also present, accompanied by ladies: Brigadier General W. L. Dayton of Lincolu, Colonel Charles P. Needbam of Lincoln, aid-de- canp ou the staff of the major general; Colonel George H. Crager of Omala, aid-de- camp ou the staff of the major general; Colonel Jobn Jenkins of Lincoln, tant inspector general on the brigade staff,Colouel H. J. Wells of Omaha, assistant quartermaster general o the brigade staff; Colonel H, M. Dowans pf Lincola, comwmand- ing the First regiment; Lieutenaat Colonel J. A Brown of Owaha, comwmandiag the Secoud regiment; Major Dinsmoor of Omaba, surgeon of the Second regiment; Sir Knight Harey Merriam of the Pythian Spur, aud a 13es representative, Afler a most dehicious repast had been partaken of Captain Joho Hayward of Omaha division, rapped the assembly to order, and after a few remarks explanatory of the occasion, proposed the toast, ““The Mebraska Brigade,” and called on General Dayton to respond. The general responded eloquently, saying he was proua to have such a division as Omaha No. 12 in his brigade. He praised Captain Hayward for his energy and his proficiency in bringing his division to such a high state of perfection in drill and disci- pine. Omaha division, he said, had come 0 be recognized as the crack division of the state, and the inspector general hud given it a more honorable mention than had bsen ac- corded any other division. it was known throughout the state, and was conceded to beone of the best drilled. The eeneral closed by expressing the hope that the di- vision would uttend the encampment at Milwaukee and carry off the prizo. He expressed the zreatest confldence in the di- vision and its captain and said he had tried to induce the latter to accept @ position on his staff but the captain had preferred to de- vote hiumself to his division, Colonel Downs responded to the sentiment *Our Competitors ut Milwaukee—The First Regiment.” He revioewed the composition of the first regiment and expressed the wish that the Omaha division might belog to his regiment. The colonel concluded by comuvli- menting Captain Hayward very bighly on the excellence ohtained by his division, Lieuteaant Colonel Brown was called to respond to the toast ‘‘The Second Regi- ment.” He expressed bis pride and satisfac- tion at the fine appearance the division pro- sented av Tuspection and complimented both ofticers and Sir Knights for vheir good work He also thanked the cuptain for his energy i bringing the division to the front and said that everytning No. 12 took hold of was always succossiul. The ladies also came in for a fair share of complimentary remarks. *The Pythian Press” was responded by Editor Merriam of the Spur. He stated that the press had become one of the permanent institutions. of the order, There were about twenty-five Pyth- ian papers being published, the number having greatly diminisbed from va- rious causes, The speaker said that the press exerted a great influence in inereasing the mewmbershlp of the order and the mem- bers must uppreciate and support the papers which are devoted to their interest. The sentiment *The Omaha Press,” was responded to priefly by a Ber representa- tive. Captain Hayward made a few remarks,’ saying he was proud of his division. They bad started out with & membership of about ixty and this had been reduced by weeding out the non-workers until the division now numbers about thirty active workers. ‘The captain then proposed a toast .‘Omaha Davision,” and called on Sir Knmight H. R, Weber, who responded in u most eloquent manner, expressing his pride at being a member of the division and extending a Learty welcowe to all present. He conclud- 7\9 b{lnledgmg long life and prosperity to 0. T'his concluded the speeeh making and the floor was speedily cleared for dancing,which was continued until & late hour. The ar- rangements for the banquet and the entire entertainment were very complete and re- flect credit upon the gentlemen having the matter in charge. The following gentlemen constituted the committee: Sir Knight U. B. Balcombe, Captain Hayward, Quurter- master H. W. Soyder, Treasurer A. F. Wolff and Sir Knight H. R. Weber. Notes, Lily dwision beld adancing party at Metro- politan hall Wednesday night. About thirty Ccouples were present and & very enjoyable time was had., This party was given as a farewell to the hall, as the division will meet hereafter in Wolff's hall, corner Twenty- second and Cuming. Ratbbun lodge No. 128 will be instituted tomorrow night by Grand Chaocellor Mc- Farland, in the hall on the northwest cor- ner of Douglas and Fourteenth streets. The lodge starts out with sixty charter members, avout thirty of whom are members of the order. A brilliant future is predicted for this sturay youngster. A new lodge is being formed at Peader, ‘This 18 the first lodge in this new town, Oriole lodge gave a party at Pythiao hall Thursday night. Delphi division No. 25 of Broken Bow in~ stalled the following officers at the last meeting: Captaiu, R. E. Martin; leuteuant, G. Trefren: berald, F. W. Blair; recorder, G. R. Humplirey; troasurer, B. 5. Lally; guaro, W, J. Woods; seatiuel, I W. | Matthews. The jnstalling oMicer of the oc- casion was P, J. T en A. A, N. M. s, There will be an oficial divan of Tagier temple, N. M. 5., at their kaaba on Saturday evening next to celebrate tne feast comuem- orative of Mohammed's visit to the beavens. This is a feast whicb all the temnles cele- brate at the same time, A Pleasant Surprise, Captain Hayward of Omaha division No. 12, Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, was the victim of a surprise Thursday night, the anniversary of his birth. The division was at the armory i full uniform and the cap- tain was sent for to settle a knotty question which bad arisen. When he appeared the division saluted him and Sir Knight Weber made 5 few appropriate remarks. At the proper time a symbolic chart,which hung at oue side of the room, was raised and revenled a haudsome crayon portrait of the gallunt captain, In the language of & spectator, ‘‘the captain was paralyzed” and could not reply for some moments. He finally regained con- trol of himself and thanked the division for this token of their respect and love for him. The ladies of the division had been posted and appeared in force, adding their congrat- ulations to those of the Sir Kuights, The event was closed with a dauce, PEPPERMINT DROPS, Whiskey is said to improve with age, but age doesn’t improve with whisky. “‘A butcher knows how to make both ends meet,” *“Yes, if you give him the proper steer.” Don't fret about what your reputation will be after death. Tombstones are mighty charitable. Jack—How can you expect to marry her when she has a husband already? Dick— He's alineman, “Short and sweet,” remarked the erocer 88 ho tied up thirteen ounces of sugar and marked it “‘ono pound.”” Mistakes are not the only things thav peo- ple who are nnhappily married make. They malke old bachelors and old maids, Alpine Guide (who has tied himself to two tourists)—Now, gentlemen, if either of you eak quick 30 that I can cut the rope 1 De Smith—Do you suppose there is any- thing serious between Iravis and Miss Southmayd? Bloodidod— Yes, I do—her father., vy Before she marriep 8 woman s content that her lord should walk to the time of a wedding march, but after the ceremony she insists on & quick step, The worst looking speciwen of utter and hopeless ruin we have yet seen was the rash reporter who attempted to get the aggregute age of the wowan suffrage delegates, Yabsiey—Well, hoW are you today? Mudge—O, as usual! ' Yabsley—So! I am sorry to hear it. Mudge—Why! Yabsley— Because I baven's got 8 cent to loun today. In the blissful perjod. of relief whien the ofice boy goes to the water-cooler Lo wet his whistle his longsuffering companions ,canuot help wishing thal he would drown it, “Phis wakes the third day now that you haven’t shined my sl ? **Dar's no black- in’ in de house, sah. ny didn't you tell me before?” “Bekase | was afeerd you mout buy a box.” ““Ab, that horse was a gallant beast,” said General V **You sbould have seén him at Antieta ““You bet he did,” said Kuhl, on him,” First Lady—My eldest daughter, Pru- dence, has had a proposal. Second Lady— Jugeed! Kirst Lady—Yes, ard is to be mar- ried, Second Lady—Then 1t is quite true that she has lately been left a lov of money. “Can you tell me where I'll find the sen- ator!” said the wife of & prominest servant of the public to @ page at the capitol. “Yes, ma'am; he is in the ante-room.” “‘Dear| dear! that man seems to think of nothing but cards.” RAL Miss . Blaney, late of Paris, will ex- hibit Monday, March 3, at the Paxton hotel, imported costumes, etc., spring novelties, ete. HEADS BUSY; HEELS AT REST, | Midlenten Mind Culture in the City by the Lake. BRIGHT BITS FROM BREEZEVILLE. Beautiful Things in the Windows and Beauties Wrapped in Furs—A Visit to the Art Institute, Fair City Feullitons. Cnrcaco, SlL, Feb. 28.—|Special to Tne Bee.]—Dear Buds and Blossoms: The world's fair of Chicago will be held in fur capes for sgome time to come notwithstand- g the promise of spring in the daffodils, lilacs and mignonette for sale on the streets and the melancholy strains of the hand organ in the up-town districts, The shopkeepers seem to have a presenti- ment that Candlemas day will put winter to flight, judging from their marvellous display of summer fabrics. y-Hightweight-henriottas, India silks, organdies and ginghams that are a feast for the eyes and A TEMPTATION TO THE PURSE crowd the counters, Clover leaves and clover heads constitute a favorite design in silks and challis; from the natural colors on white and pale rose, gray and maize colored grounds to a pleasiug effect in two shades of @ color, pale and dark brown, deep and light rose and so on throngh endless charming tints, The ginghams are exquisitely dainty in color and make. They have open work lace stripes of white in combination with all the delicate shades. Everything in the mideste and milliners’ confections Suggest an early awakening of spring. ‘The promise only is belied by the dull days, with skies that, were 1t not for the elasticity of human nature, would cover the earth with gloom. There are fewer attractions than usual at the theaters. ‘Tho Auditorium's rich ornamentations in 0l ivory and gold is ® beautiful frame for the exquisite stage tting of the Mikado, with Leura Joyce and Digby Bell, who are pightly filung the vast house. Clouds of gold, pink and lilac, with impossible trees, heavy with bushels of blossoms in the same lovely sbades, coutrast curiously with the costumes of rich swff made gorgeous with gold thread. ‘Apropos of theaters, Alice King Hamiiton, whom the people of Omaba have cause to remember, was playing here a fortnight nince with Sothern. Seeing a fattering notice of herscif n_one of the pavers, and chancing to meet the editor at & reception she took occasion to thank bum, “It was very generous and good of you to notice poor » she murmured gratefully. what was her amazementto hear in rey O aletter from a friend of yours in Boston begging me to say something pleasant of you and 1 obliged him, that is all.” 13y the by, she calls herself Alice Living- stone now and, iIf one way judge from her photograph, hus @re ery much prettier. Lent seems to ha @ halt i f the fashionable women in Chicago. simply & change in the manuer. of distraction, From cultivating the palate aud heels to cultivating the heads with all wanner of lectures on all manner of things at this time of the year strikes me as bad generalship. Bodily fatigue deesn’t quicken the wit or understanding and from its confusing results I prophesy “bus first and pleasure afterwards” will receiv A NEW AKGUMENT i its favor. ‘The art institute opening on Monday even- ng in its crush and crowd was a composite uroble of art and nature with no definite s of eitber. The pictures, which are ad- wurable end like Katisha's shoulder-blade, worth coming miles to see, could only be reached "by the exertion of an awount of strength und then nearness rather necessi- tated touching than seeing the canvas, In addition to the possessions of the institute there was a large loan collection from many vrivate gal- leries in town. A Sir Joshua Reyuolds’, Holman Hunt's Triumph of the Innocents, Velasquez's portrait of Phihip IV., & number by Jules Bretton and nearly two hundrea canvases by Mrs. Merritt, Walter McEwen and Henry Mosler were on exhibition. to- gether with a number of marbles and old tapestries. The costuming of the women was curiously varied, and some of the faces 80 wonderfully good to look at as to distract the attention of the visitors from the -PICTURED ONES ON THE WALL. Among the familiar faces to Omaha peopie were Miss Hallowell, who visited Mrs. Sav- age during the winter and Mr. and Mrs. Jay orton. An evening during the past week long to be rememberad was spont with Mrs. Walter C. Wyman, whose voice has caressed the ears of an Omaba audience and whose charm. 1ng house has honored much of her fascinat- ing personality. Being in high spirits and full of musio to the lips she sang again and again fairly intoxicating the handful of men and women fortunate emough to be her guests. Among her selections were several songs by Augusta Holmes. The wiera pas- sionate words and music as voiced by Mrs, Wyman, fairly took away one's breath and left soul and sense thrilling with delight. General und Mrs. Crook aro very popular in Chicago and are exceedingly attached to tneir new home. _Mrs, Crook's name appears ‘on the Tist of lady patronesses of o pageant being gotten up for the benefit of charity At & luncheon given me at the Union League club on Tuesday, I borrowed some points for hostesses at home. ‘I'bhe table was literally covered with a lace work of ferus. ‘L he center piece was a wmonstrous bowl of jacque minot roses. Iced wine in dainty liv- e glases was served in place of black coffee and a delicious sauce of sour cream ana chon ped chives wa rved with the shad roe. A luncheon today and the Twentieth Cen- tary elub tonight with George Biadle to read ana some good music will give me somewnat for another time. Until then may the wind not blow too hard on my buds and blossoms aud may lenten sleep lend new roses Lo their cheeks and a brighter sparkle to their eyes against the coming triuwphs after easter. L. L L. —————— THE LININGER GALLERY. Comments on the Collection by a Vie- tor 1o Omaha. Owmana, Feb, 25.—To the Editor of Tne Bes: Ifafew lines under this heading will be acceptable from & visitor to your go ahead city, when nothing but the swift run- ning electric motor cars will satisfy its money-making people, I trust that the opinion of sn admirer may be acceptable, It is almost too early in the history of your city to expeot your finunciers to spare much time in cultivaling @ taste for the “fine arts,” or to use their surplus means in purchasing expensive pictures. Money 18 worth too much and high rates of interest are not conducive to that sort of pleasure, But your city alrcady has a number of wealthy men, and they ave aiways on the in- crease, S0 that it 18 DOL 100 800N Lo At least cultivate a taste for the beaatiful, more e pinilly when one of your citizens' chief d light is to use his wealth in bringing irom foreign lands the very best that Lho old mus- ters bave produced, and throwing open tho doors of bis art gallery to the public. It has been my pleasure 1o see his splendid col- lection of oil paintings and water colors, and they are certainly worthy of many visits, and ought o be seen often to be appreciated as they deserve. The Linnger collection s certainly very fine, and one of the best rivate collections in the west and was pleased to seo 50 many of your people Wwho appreciate the kindness of your e teemed citizen, and I think that if it was more widely known that such a rare treat could be had without even askiug, that bis gallery would be erowaed with admirers. Itis not my intentiou to criticise, but I can safely say that there are a number of pie- tures thatsingly would be worth going a long wnglana& No. 46, “Invasion ey Lor- raine,” by Danbell, No. 2 David with the head of Goliath, by Guido Rein would satisfy the heart and eye of the most fastidious of critics. No. 12, a portrailt of Rembrant,No. taughter of the innocents, N Joseph holding the nfant Savior, aud 147, water colors, and many others too numerous to mentio; very fine. and any of them will well repay a visit. It is hard for many of us to sec where the value is received in paying from $500 to 5,000 for paintings; but there are so many ghly favored people in this large world who have more money than they can spend and who think less” of it than they do of gratifying thewr taste, that the valie of mouey is counted only as it atlows them to do so. And no doubt it is well that we who are not the highly favored have so litte desire to be, spending our small surplus in that way, for it would keep us in perpetual hot water. But we should, nevertheless, cultivate a taste for all that'1s retining for the good that we may thereby reccive and impart to others. Yours truly MONTOWLET. e Mrs. Sheerar's Soiree. The home of Mrs. M. L. Sheerar's, No. 710 North Thirtieth stroct, was turned into a bower of flowers on Thursday evenine, the occasion being the musical soirce given by Mrs, Shecrar and her pupils to her patrons and frionds. The programme consisted of the following musical features: Duet by Robert Towne and Howard Leonard; Span ish danze by Clyde Weston; sclection from Il Troyatore,” Beatrice Lynn; piano sol Howard Leonard; waltz, Robert Town waltz, Mamie Towne; songz, Edward Chapiy piano 'solo, “Chansun Russe.” Jenue Gishi piano duet by Jessic Towne and Graoe Leo nard: piano solo, *Mazurka,” Claude Fos- ter: song, “For You.” Edwin Chapin; piano 8010, 3rook,” Jessio 1own es. S v favored tho company with several sclections on the puno. — Some of the young participants showed great ability in tl rendering of the music, the oldest being only fifteen, the youngest only eleven years old. A1l the persons pros- ent were very much pleased with ver formance and thought it bighly creditabie 0 both teacer and scholurs. A dainty sup- per was served. The next social gathering at the Saratoca Iycenm will be on K'riday jevening, March 7. On the 21st o masquerade will bo given, * Miss Lillian Stadelman has returned from it withi friends in Chicago. Iwaut to be an angel, For that I hope and pray. 1want to be an angel. 1ut, of courss, nov right nway, Mrs. McCorkle—How religionsly solema these owls Iook. MeCorkle—Yes, they are biras of prey. Now that Lent is upon us the rcligious part of the public must expect to sutfer from the oyster pie rates, Miss Churchgoer—Did you attend divine service today! Mr. Stayathome—Yos, I performed one. Wrote to my best girl. Minister—So you saw some boys fishing on the Sabbath my young mun, Did you ao anything to discourage them ! Small Boy— Yeés, sir. 1 stole their bait. ‘The sermon was dreadfully nat, And the people much angered thereat, When & man of dejection Essayed a collection nobbed the sad man with the hat. . free, sang the choir, “I'm glad of that,” said & poorly dressed ola gon- tleman who had justdropped in; “but you jost wanit till some o’ them English syndicates ket hold on it.”! “Am 110 infer that you would be willing to dispense with my services ' asked & min- ister of member who bid been remonstrat- ing ubout the length of his discoursos. “No, not altogether; but why not eat your services down to about half their length “Woman, Wo are taught,” said the preach- or, “was, in the beginning formed from o rib of man.' “Yes," musingly assented Hisnobs, who sat 10 oue of the rear pews, “and metaphorically speaking, she has been wore or less a bone of conteation among wen ever since.”’ $ Life insurance agent—Oue of the consid- orations with us I issuiog @ policy i the woral state of the insured. Applicant—That is ull nonsense. 1f it was firo insurance you waere putting on & man you'd be right in look- ing up bis record, but for mere life neur- KLCE 1ts A0 Limperiinence.