Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 30, 1890, Page 7

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE SUNDAY, NQVEMBER 30, 1890, SOCIETY IN THE DOLDRUMS. Movements in the Gay World of Fashion the Past Seven Days. PROMISE FOR FUTURE ENTERTA:NMENT. A Prilliant Reception at Mr. and Mrs. O, M. Carter's Resldence—A Pretty Dancing Party Given by Mrs, William Paxton There has been a lull in the social world which promises to continue for a fortnight at least. Society Is in the doldrums and until new matters shape themselves this condition will undoubtealy continue, The ¢, since the opening of the season, has been rapid and already heavy eyes,weary movements and long drawn faces show that the race has been exceedingly enervating. “Even the “buds” who were expected to go through one season without losing their color or their youthful enthusiasm are quite ready for lent to dawn, although they bave had lit- tle dancing, the majority of the affairs thus far having been receptions and kensingtons. But fhe reorgani of The Assembly, which is no fact, invitations for memb 3 K, will give the debutantes an_opportunity to show their ability in the bailroom, having stood the ordeal of conversazione, reception, kettle drum and card party remarkably well Tho reception of Mrs. Clinton Briges and Ber son, Mr. C. H. Briggs at the Millard, Vednesuay evening will be one of the big 'ovents of the week verono thousand in- witions have been sent out, and of course it wil be on & scale of magnificencesuch only as money can provide, 1t will bring the old re fdents of the city together on the one hand, i . Brigg's friends will be there from sots, so that & mingling “»of old and young will be the result "his being the only big “‘crush’ of the week, the rogrets will be very few per consequence. There is & pretty little soclety woman up town who gets up the daintiest dinners and the happiest dinner parties in all Omaha, The other day sho was. asked about thess things and she gave some very pretty littie notes which aro reproduced here: “There are three kinds of dinners” she eaid, “Solitary dinners, every s dinners, and set dinners, I have made a study of them all. You have heard of the woman who lives upon the strength of a hob- by ora fad. Well, the subject of din s mine. I investigate ail kinds and forms of dinners. Solitary dinners, I think, ought to be avolded as much as possible, because soli- tude tends to produce thought, und thought tends to the suspension of the digestive owers. “It has happened that those who have made the gratification of the appetite a study | nerally done so to excess, and to the exclusion of “nobler subjects, while on the other hand such study has been held to be compatible with moral_refinoment and eley Ition, but there is' the Lappy mean, and, as ppon the due regulation of the appetite as- depends our physical well being, and |upon t in & great measure our mental energies, it seems to me that the subjectis |worthy of attention. here are certain kinds of food that everybody likes and that are the best for |them. Sometimes [ think it is 8 good plan not 1o let a person know what you are going _to have for_dinner, but just pass the dishes to them. Many times they do not know themselves what the dishes contain, but it ithey are well cdoked and everything is neat |around them they will partake with an ap- |petite “I believe that a dining tablo should al- ways have flowers upon it, ana where it can |be afforded. music should be one of the pleas- ant parts of the programme. [ remember |visiting in the family of an English clerg, {man once; there were five pretty daughte Each one was a good pianist, and every day |they took their turn at the instrument, and {wealways ate more cheerfully and content- edly by the sweet strains than swe would have without them, I am sure. How nice it 'would be if they would instituto that habit, or custom rathor, in America.” Queer things happen atthe afternoon re- ceptions where the crowd ebbs and flows and |conversations have a way of being snapped (off in the middle not-to-be-continued-in-our- mextsort of style, People overlook these they wish to see and run_agaiust those they detest. Cthers bow to strangers and “‘cut” Aeauantances, and so it goes. A number of contre temps nave enlivencd this winter’s “‘teas,” though nothing ver, dreadful has occurred to upset an Omaha edition of “School for Scandal” bevoud a few piquant lies, which, like chickens and curses, event- ually come home to roost. But these'will not gount when the season is over and the foes will be friends and the friends turn to foes. 1t was, however, at a crush not long since that a very vopular ety woman, whose husband is‘as well known as Tug B build- ing, espied across the room un_acquaintance, enother woman whose myopia and ens thusiassm for members of her family are strongly marked—shall it be said eccentricities or characteristics or mis- fortunes!—and she determined to sacrifice herself by golng and speaking to her, No sooner thought than done, in her most engaging mavner. “How d'y 'do, Miss Feu- illeton?” “Excuse me, but you have the ad- vantage,” says my lady, with her eye-glasses fixed beamingly on her mobile countenance, “Why, you know me perfectly well? *No, 1 don’t know you atall.” ‘‘Yes you do: look at me! You have known me for years." 4No, I can’t recall you atall. You must tell me your name.” And for several minutes this embarrassing ene went on, until the lady put a match to a can of dynamite by speaking her name, which is thoroughly well known, and so ended the matter. But the doubt still lingers in her mind whether he had so greatly changed in the past year, or if it was that Miss Feuilleton needed a pair of stronger glasies. The Carter Reception. One of the pleasantest homes in Omaha for thegiving of a large reception is Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Carter’s, on upper Farnam street, near Thirty-sixth. It was built with a view 0 many & social entertainment being held therein, and the wisdom of Mr. Carter has long been manifest. All the rooms on the lower floor open into one another, a broad hallway on the east giviug the house the ap- pearance of o real old fashioned, hospitable mansion of Queen Anne's time. The stair- way is broad, broken by short landings, the rise thoroughly architectural and dignified. Two parlors and a breakfast room on the east gives a continuous passage through the house. The dining room is off the ond arlor, while the library is on the west, open- ng into the hallway. “Between the library and main entrance is & cosy nook with single wide seat in it prettily upholstered. The decorations were very elaborate, as would be expected jn the home of one of the leading bank presidents of the city, lms, ferns, chrysanthemums and cut ow being lavishly distributea throughout the rooms. ~ The librar where the punch was scrved, was a bower of beauty, cables of smilax having been fes- tooned from the central chandelier to the sides of the room, while pretty tiny lanterns ¢ u kaleidoscopic color to the place. In e deep embrosure of the stairway the musicians were stationed under a beautiful canopy of smilax. . Cauvass was laid in the two parlors and Qining room and the dancing space was Meiently large for ail who desired to par- ticipate in the mumbers, Choice refresh- ments were served in the breakfast room on the northeast side, the entire arrangement of the reception’ reflecting a kunowledge (Cof the requirements thoroughly delightful. Assisting Mrs. Carter in receiving were Miss Carter, Mrs. Colpetzer, Mrs. S. P, Morse, Mrs. Powell, Miss 'Dundy, Mrs. aller, Mrs, Carter wore & handsome black velvet gown with white satin brocade front, en traine; Miss Curter was very prettily costumed in blue crepe, made after Grecian models, and carried & large bunch of Amel can beauties; Mrs. Colpetzer appeared in a well-fitting _black lace gown; Mrs, Morse was attired in ved velvet; Mrs. Powell, ‘white silkk; Miss Dundy, who is always a well-dressed woman, on this occasion wore a flvwn of green silk, under black lace; Mrs, aller appeared . a Worth toilette of white silk and gold embroidery. Punch was in the library by & quart+ito of attractive debutantes, Misses Emily Wakely, Ofal Towyalin, Reynolds. and Hartman. = Miss Wakeley wore astriking combination sult of blue and pink plaid satin With pinkc_rosottes and golden lace; Miss Totzlin wore a beautiful new costume of pink silk trimmed with large pink beads, pink sleeves, pink slippers and pink fan, it was réally a symphony in pink and _became the young lady remarkably well; Miss Curtis wore a very pretty gown of white tulle over white sili, frimmed with - for-get-me-noty decollete; Miss Doane wonv o great deal o admiration appearing in a delicate blue cofe trimed with pink tulle; Miss, Bowman of Council Blufts, a pretty girl by the way was attired in white silk with white sitk mulle; Miss Luna Dundy, combination suit of golden brown, with feather trimmin, Mrs, Scip Dundy, white net over white sil Mrs, ki Mrs, Dr, Smith, black net; Haray McCormick, another bride, wore white striped net over white silk and ' large pink . 3. Curtis, white satin trimmed te brocade, tips of ostrich feathers, o and diamonds; Mrs, Catlin, black silk, hieavily beaded: Miss Mabel Pratt, gas- light green silk, made quite plain: Miss Moore, delicate blue net over blue silk end forget-me-nots, The following were the guests present: Mr. and Mrs, W. G, Allen, Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Ames, Mr. and Mrs, S D, Barkalow, Mr. and Mrs, John Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barker, Mr. and Mrs. J, J. Brown, Mr, and Mrs. J. E. Baum, Mr. and _Mrs. Boggs, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and_Mrs. Brauch, Mr. and Mrs, Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Burt, Mr. and Mrs. Babeock, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Dayvid Baum, Mr. and Mrs. Coliman, Mr. and Mrs, Cady, Mr. and Mrs. Cory of Council Bluffs, Mr.and Mrs, L, Carter, Mr. and Mrs, Colpetzer, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, Mr. and _Mrs. Catlin, Mr. and Mrs, Conish, Mr. and_Mrs. Coutant, Mr. and Mrs.Cushing, Mr.and Mrs, Dean, Mr.and rake, Mr. and Mrs, Dodge s, Mr. and Mrs. Dundy, Mr. ., Mr. and Mrs, lispie, Mr. and Mrs. George Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, Mr, and Mrs. Hailir, Mr. and Mrs. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Hoghn, Mr. and Mrs. Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. Harris, Mr.and Mrs. M. A. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton,Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Kilton, Mr. and Mrs. Kierstead, »ir, and Mrs. Mo Cormick, Mr, and Mrs, Redick, Mr. and Mrs, Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Kitchen, My, and Mrs. Multord, Mr. and Mrs, G. €. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, Mr, and Mrs, Swobe, Mr. and Mrs. Lininger, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs, Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Stiger), Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay, Ma- dame Powel, M, and Mrs, Sumner, Rev. and Mrs. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Sholes, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Pinney, Council Bluffs, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mr. and Porter, Dr. and Mrs, Smith, Mr, and Mrs, W. V. Morse, Mr. and Mrs._Ritchio, Mr. and Mrs. A, B. Siith, Mr. and Mrs. Motealf, Mr. wnd Reede, Mr. and_Mvs. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Muir, Mr. and Mrs. Ringwalt, Mr, and Mrs. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. S, P. Morse, Mr. and Mis, Raymond, Mr, and_Mrs. Thurston, Mr. and Mrs, Vaill, Mr. and Mrs, Windser, Mr. and Mrs. Bon Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeicr, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Mr. and_Mrs. Woodman, Mr. and Mrs. Wiakefield, Mr. and Mrs, Ar- thur Wakeley, Rev. and Mrs. Zalmer. The Misses ~ Baker, Burgess, Benham, Buward, Nellie Baum, Burns, Bowman, Council' Bluffs: Curtiss, Crake, E. Daven: rt, Dundy, Doane, May Davenport, Coun- cil Bluffs; Dodge, Council Bluffs: Farns- worth, Cotineil Bluffs; Hawley, Bessie Hall, Nellie' Hall, Hartman, Johuson, Kennedy, Lee, McClintoch, — Moore, McClelland, Nichols, _Pratt, nolds, _ Council Buuffs;' Sumner, Touzalin Taturn, _ Wallaco, Young! Denton, James Me- (o) <oenig, George Wright il F. Wrght of Council Bluffs, Burt Wheoler, W. F. Smith, M. Bar- low, W. F.Baxter, Garlish, White, Koss. 1, Squires, Garneau, Tuttle, Ed. Toomis, N. E. Barkalow, Richard- es, Darling, Redick, Barnird, Heth, Turner, Cornish, Guion, Clark, N. A. Hall, How, Stanley Smith, Baluridge, Prof. Lewis, Clapp, Doane, Raided by Friends. The quiet home of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Webster on Charles street, Ofchard Hill, was raided at avout 8:30 last Tuesday evening by some fifty of their friends desirous of remind- ing them that the evening of their soven- teenth wedding anniversary had arrived. They were so completely surprised at this sudden demonstration that for & short time they were at a 1oss to know the intent of such ahost, as they filed in, one after another, but 1s it began to dawn upon them that they were in the hands of friends, their natural cordial hospitality asserted itself, and it was but a short time when all weremade to feel at home. vening's entertainment was introduced otting tables for progressive euchre, which the most natural way for Orchard Hill people to amuse themsel After a couple of hours were spent with _cards and by other tables were spread for re- ladies of the company. Before partaking of the feast the event of the evening occurred, when a beau- tiful china tea set was presented to the host and hostess as a substantial reminder of the occasion. In presenting tho dainty china Mr. Findiey abandoned all backueyed speechies, and in a few beautiful words, - in- apired by true friendship for Mr. and Mrs. Webster, gavo into theit . iscoping the lovely gift. Among the familiar faces present were the following; Mr, and Mrs. M. L. Sheerar, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Haley, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. W, H. Chapin, Mr. and Mrs, W. E. Findley. Mr. and Mrs. Necley, Dr. and Mrs. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs, Fagan, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Dr. and Mrs, Somers, Mr. and Mrs, Van Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Coryell, Mr, and Mrs, Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Guild, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Wickersham, Mr. and Mrs. Hail, Mr. and Mis. Hodgin, Mr. and Mrs. Perfect, De and Mrs. Towne, Misses Knowlton, Towne, Daisy Wood, Cor- oll Wood, Adda Gillett, Messrs. B, P. Kniglt, S.'A. Orchard, A. T. Darby, H. J. Matthews, N. P. Sass, Bugene Thompson, Master Edwin Chapin. ; The Thurston Card Party. In houor of their niece Miss Fanny New- man of Lincoln, Miss Luna Dundy and her flance Mr. H. B, Newman, Judge and Mrs, Thurston gave a very delightful card party Friday evening at their residence on Farnam and Twenty-fourth streets, The house, which is particularly adapted for entertain- ments such as this, was decorated In a mod- ost yet very effective mauner. Partners for the game were selected by different varieties of hana painted cards, containing figures of the Greek gods and goddesses and characters from the Gilbert and Sullivan operas. Mus, Thurston was assisted throughout the rooms by Miss May Dundy, Miss Emma Hoagland and Miss Neilie Burns and Miss Jessie Mil- lard. ‘The first ladies’ prize was taken by Mrs, Will Redick, the second by Miss Hawley, The first gentleman's honor was carried off by Mr. Arthur Guion, the second by Mr. Ar- thur Wakeley. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. David Baum, Mr, and Mrs. Ed Baum, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wheeler, jr., Mr. and Mrs, Clem Chase, Mr. and Mrs. A, Wakeley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deuel, My, und Mrs, C. W, Hamilton, Mr, aund Mrs, E Dund,; Ir. and Mrs. Will Redick, Mr. Will Millard, Mr. and Mrs. W. F' and Mrs. R. 8. Hall, Mrs. H. S. Rollins, Misses Catherine Barker, Harriett Hall, Newman, Dundy, Luna Dundy, Wakeley, Hoagland, Carter, Burns, Jessie Millard, Huwley, Clara Hawley, Balcombe, Gertrude Chambers, Alice Chambers, Holcomb, Curtis, McClelland, Nichols, Hall, Harkness, Messrs, Ed Fairfield, Richter of Lincoln, Newman, Eastman, Riley, Heth, Al Patrick, K. C, Bar- ton, Frank Hamilton, Pierre Garnean, Ed Tuttle, Charles Saunders, Charles Tuttle, Charles Offut, Arthur Guiou, Ed Cornish. The Paxton Dancing Party, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Paxton have a beauti- fully appointed home, and a dancing party there Is always certain of briuging out the leaders of society in large numbers, The ball room is located at the top of the roomy howe of the Paxtons on South Twenty-fifth avenue, and here the gay young men and women spent the major portion of Tuesday evening to the music of the Musical Union orchestra, ‘The party was given in hounor of Miss Clarke of Missouri, the guest of Mrs. Paxton and Miss Jeruie McClelland, and was on s with former entertainments which have'been given by one of Omaha's old resi- dents ana his amiable wife, The house was beautifully decorated throughout, the florist having been given cartoblanche tomakethem handsome and sug- gostive, Chrysinthemnms, wintar's cholcest ecorative flower, were there in profusion, while smilax and roses graced the parlors, dining room and library. The ball-room,how- ever, showed the greatest care, the decora- tions throughout belne charming in every sense of the word. Mrs. Paxton was assisted in receiving by by Miss Clarke and Miss McClelland. The ~ hostess was becomingly gowned in & black net, wearing the Paxton diamonds, which always attract attention. Miss Clarke was prettily costumed inasimplo wown_of yellow tulle with plaited skirt. Miss Jennie McClelland a very pretty blonde by the way, and whohad the management of the réception in her hanas, wore one of the handsomest gowns in the room, a white cash- more heavily ornamented with feathor trimming and white sillke, and sho carried a lovely boquet of flowers.” Miss Bertha Yost attracted attention by wearing a striking gown of vivid blue silk. _Miss Margaret Williams, pink silk covered ‘with rosebud tulloand pink moire; Miss Wakeleyga lovely pink crope; Miss Doane, bluecrepo; Miss Jurtis, white net over white sill_trimmed forget‘me-nots and grasses; Miss Hoagland, a very foreign plooking gown of heliotr crepo trimmed with hellotrope satin hel otrope gloves; Miss McKenua, black net trimmed with gold laco: Mrs. Harry MeCor- mick was gowned in & handsome rod cape, square neck, entraine and her diamonds shoue brilliantly under ths gas jets; Miss May Dundy, black and gold net and silk; Miss Luna Dundy, white silk; Miss Hibeard, whito_crepe trimmed with' yellow velvet} Mrs, E. S, Dundy jr,, white net. The dancing programmes were littlo gems in their way, piinted by Miss McClelland, and tied with different ~colored ribbons, the programme containing thirteen dances and four extras. Miss McClelland who was _the real head of the evening, Mrs. Paxton giving way to the young lady, acquitted hersolf of the arduous duties in i especially commendable manner. Although young in the duties which devolve upon hostesses she showed a pleasant - adaptability 1o the amenities and gave promise of futire triumphs in the ling whioh Mrs. Paxlon mapped_ out for her. The guests present were: Mr, and Mrs. . S. Dundy, jr, Mr. and Mrs. Will Redick, Mr. and Mrs,' Harry McCormick, M Yost, Brown, Doane, Emily Wakeley, Hib- bard, chaperoned by Mrs. Judgo Lake, Dundy, Italey, Lola Carter, Hartman, Cui tis, Hoagland, McKenua, Balcombe, William: Hall of St. Paul, Woolwortk, Smith, Moor Pratt Trenchey of St, Louis. Messrs, Tur- ner, Doane, Guiou, Newman, Briggs, Killer, Moores, Charles Redick, Clark Redick, John Patrick, Frank Hamilton, Will Wyman, Mor- gan, Ross McDougall, Charles Tuttle, Will Crary, Nate Crary, Pierro Garneau, Clar- ence’ Brown, George Barke, Wood, Bert Cook. Weddings of the Week. HOCTOR AXD PAULSEN, The marriageof Mr. Thomas Hoctor and Miss Pauline Christine Paulsen was sol- emnized at the church of St. Agnes, South Omaha, Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock, Rev. Father D. W. Morriarity officiating. The groom is one of the well known business men of the Magio City, being at present ity clerk, The bride is one of the favorites in the social_circles of the place and is cs- teemed for her many graces of mind and heart. A reception followed at Blum's opera house, which was participated by nearly two hundred couples, who ~ joined ~ in one ocarnest wish that the life just beginning for the newly married couple be as full of sunshine as their hearts desire. After the reception & ban- quet was served at the Hotel Dellone, speeches being made by Eli H. Doud, David Anderson, Rev. J. R. McGrath and D. F. Bayless. Mr. and Mrs. Hoctor were the re- ciplents of “any presents, useful, ornamen- tal and valuable; The Crescent quartette was present and rendered some very fine selections, adding much to the pleasure of the wedding feast Among the many visitors present were Mr. and Mrs, Charles” Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. P. McCGoldrick, Misses Mary and Llla Holmes, Anna Davey, Maggie Kenuedy, Annie Slit- tery, Katie ‘Conway, Katie Welsh, Judge George Holmes, Jr., Michael O. Mau), Will- lam Holwes and John Welsh of Omaa, Mr. und Mrs. Philip Barrett, Muvs, Pierce Ry and daughter, Miss Bridgot of Miliard and Mr. Edward'A. Calelly aud sisters Misses Nina and Maud of Elichorn. EDDY-CANFIELD. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Can- field of Manistee, Mich., was ;the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday after- noon, November 12, the occasion of the mar- riage of their youngest daughter, Miss Mar- garet Canfield, to Dr. Everett Eddy of this city. The interesting ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Mr. Westlake of the Congre- gational church, Messrs, Ed. R. Wheeler and Oren Haws acted as ushers and masters, Harry and Burt Wheeler as pi s Bello Gardner made a very charming bridesmaid and Mr. Charles Canfield, a brother of the happy man, aid the honors as groomsman. A unigue feature of this very pleasant sooil event was the bride's cake, which contained a solid gold band on the inside of which was inseribed the words, My turn next.” The cake was cut up and distrib among the young ladies present, and Miss Lizzio Lewis was the fair reciplent of the gold ring and now all the young men of Manistee are layiz awake at nights wondering who will prove to be the lucky man. Miss Tina Haines en- 1ivened the proceedings by giving a beautiful rendition of “The Wedding March.” The bridal party left on the 6 o’clock train for their honeymoon tour and are now gucsts of the Paxtonhotel. The doctor will, at. least for the present, make his headquarters with Dr. Gibbs of this city. A Silver Wedding Anniversary. Twenty-five years married ! A quarter of a century passed with one another. It is in- deed a long time and one cannot help but grow a bit sentimental when itis realized that the compantonship of so many years has never been broken, but on the contrary has been brighter each year as time touched gently the hair of the man and woman who have lived and loved through the changes of almost a generation, In the hurry and bustle orlife one is very liable to forzget the many examples of true devotion which are to be seen on every hand and broadly hint that the growing tendency of the erd is toward a radical abridgement of the marriage question. But it is to just such celebrations as that of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Potter last Saturday eveningat their residence, South twenty- fourth avenue, that the defenders of the war- riage relation look for their strongest argu- ment in favor of an institution that is as old as time. It was Mr. and Mrs. Potter's silver anni- versary, d about them they had gatherea many friends to help assist in the general joy of the evening, In addition to its being their silver wedding night, it was Mr. Pouter's fiftieth birthd and everybody had double cause for joining in the celebration. The house was modestly though very ‘)fl'ltily decorated with flowers. The curtains were hung with smilax, while chrys- anthemums and roses wero pliced through.- out the room in prominent plac Mrs. Potter was assisted in sceiving by her daughter-n-law, M, C. S.. Potter, jr., and her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Talmage of Denver. Theother chiliven present were: Henry P., Charles 8., jr., George B., Arthur G., Robert K., Emma A., and Jerome T, Pot- o guests were privileged T, The Eluy high-five and were given lanche to do anything which their fancy might dictate, the arrangements for their entertainment being perfect to a degree. Laterin the evening delightful re- freshments were served, Mrs, Potter being vesponsible for their preparation, showiwgz that in addition to her other gracesshe was a fumous cook, The guests were seated at small tables throughout both down and up stairs end were servea by several of the younger children, which made it more like & Tamily reunion than a reception. The presents received were many and most of them very valuable, all being of sterlin, silyer, in keeping with the occasion, o nearly all of them coutained the wish that Mr. and Mrs, Potter might live to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary in as charming a manner as the twenty-fifth. The guests present were: Mr. Dudley Evans Mrs, Seeley, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Gamer, Mr. C, W. Stockton and the Misses Stockton, Miss Agues Humm, Mr, and Mrs, J. F. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. lrvln‘ F. Bax- ter, Rev. Willard Scott, Mr. and Mrs. John Franels, Mr, and Mrs. P. Milestone, Miss e Milestone, Dr, Amelia Burroughs, Dr, and Mrs, H. W. Hyde, Prof. L. W. McCon- nell, Mr. and M . F'. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. W, P, Brennan, and Mn, J. E. to carte Proston, Mr. B, O, Brandt, Miss Kittle Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. € W. Rogers, Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Iler, ;\Miss Imogene Iler, Mr. and Mrs, Thomas By, Tattle, Mr, an Mrs. Ed E. Honn, Mr., Branle H. Ziobach, Mr, and Mrs, 7. A. Kelth, Miss Connor, Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart Wnite, Mr. Willlam A. Derrick, Mr, ana Mrs. G, 8, Potter, jr,, Mrs, C. D. Talmadge, M Chris Musselman, Mrs. Frank Arnold, Mr.,Roy Aroold. A Charm nxlgwnchoon. Mrs, William F. Valllj gave a beautiful luncheon Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, in honor of Mrs, Arthur Wakeloy and Miss Bessio Miller of Richmond, Ky., which was distinguished for its elaborateness and tho numbarof delightfulfiunayations inaugurated io dinuner giving. 3 The house was daintily decorated, the guests being recelved upstairs, the lower portion of the cottage, 2412 Cass street, being devoted to the lunchveon proper which was served on fifteen tables lll'rh'l'\l throughout the hallway, the parior and dining room, Murs. Vaill_was assisted in Miss Fanny Newman of Lin ley, Miss Miller and Mrs. David Baum, When luncheon was announced it was ascertuined that Mrs. Vaill had selected o number of ladies to preside at each of the fifteen tables, and to them she presented a card containing the names of the other ladies who would be expected to take places at tho same board, These cards were tied with different colored ribbons corresponding to the ribbons which were placea in the center of each of the taoles. The ladies , who wero to oceupy the heads of the tables had little difficulty in assembling theircoterie of guest: and these little ¢ found their places with the gui of their ; ‘The lunch consisted of five courses and was served by the following ladies, Mrs, C. S, Whither,” Mrs. H. T. Dailey, Misses Wakeley, Clark and Bennett. The invited guests were Mesdames Haller, Wheeler, Chase, Mulford, Nichols, J. E. Baum, Collins, Sloane, Lockwood, M 0t Mon tgzome peta ridgge, 1teal, Collman, Darrow, - Metealf, lls, Williams, Ir- itney, ' Jones, Taber, Allen, T. L. Barkalow, Gilbert, W, Rogers, T “rancis. Keller, Wes- receivin Ringw Rogers, Cartor, Curtis, F sells, 'Caldwell, Phillippi, Hussey, Lee, Pease, Alexandér, Lomax, Riall, Woodard, Harvey, Duryea, Riley, Arthur B. Smith, D! Baum, A. C, Wakeley, Hhillip Potter, Dr. Smith, H. MeCormick, Love, Pinto, Wheaton, Dowd, Gardner, MeClannabian, Adams, Sal- mon, Miner, Brown, Dr. Miller, Doher Misses Balcombe, Nicholls, Summers, Be nett, Wakeley, Tavior, Sharp, Juckson, Briggs, Wullace, Benham, Young, Clark, Lyman, Burgess, Newman of Lincolu, Vaill of Beatrice, Hawley, Clara Hawloy. Oneof the prettiest was given Wednesday from 2 until 6 by Mrs, W. L. Adams, jr, at her residence, 192 Chicago street, postponed from Tuesday on account of the funerat of the late Judge James W. Savage. Mrs. Adams was s sisted in receiving by Mrs. Pritehett, Mrs. MeKenna, Mrs., W. V. Morse, while through- out the rooms Miss Yost and Miss McKenna gave able support in their charming manner of entertainng. Mrs. Adams worea handsomo ption gown of mouse-colored silk, entraine: . Pritchett, white cashmere and silk; Morse, who is a very pretty woman, Wora an attractive gown of pearl gray silk and pownt lace, the whole relieved by a neck- lace of pearls with a pendaut of pansios set with diamonds; Miss Xodt looked particu: larly lovely in a quaint oldfashioned gown of d silk sugizestive of the Stuart dynasty: Miss McKenna, silk gown trimmed with white, V-shaped neck and eloow siceves. Amoug the very large namber of guests who called during the afterngan, Mrs. Adams be- ing one of the old settlers of Omaha, we Wheeler, Catlw, Briges, Gilber wards, ¢ Irinstone, Haw Beall, Nichol$, Sloan, Johmson, Powell, Ciin: ton Powell, Pérrine, Yost, McIKcnna, Priteh- ett, Pratt, Moore, Smiih, Cole, Misses Moore, Curtis, Mefenna, Yost Dundy, Luna Duody, Doane, Touzalin, Houg: land, Mrs. Hoagland, Mes. W. £, Allen. A Fancy Bazaar, A ladies’ fancy bazaar for the benefit of the Jewish templerwas held &t the restdence of Mrs. Andrew Haas on Thinksgiving after- noon and eves Thik entertaining and successful affair originated with two littie girls of the Sabbath schiool, Inanie Anspacker and Elmer Labeman, who were untiring in their efforts and deserve great credit for the successful outcome of the affair, They were ably assisted by the ladies of the Keusing- ton, members of the congregation and others, Special reference should be mado to the kinduess of Mr Mrs. Albert Cahn, Mrs. S, \ and Mrs. Moritz Meyer, who were indefa: tiguanle in their efforts to make the bazaara suc The humorous #nd one of the most successful features of the bazaar were the votes taken upon the most popular young s, who were declared to be Miss Dollie | who was presented with a solid gold and Miss T'illie Newmat, a pair of French kid haud made boots. Dr. Ho was yoted the most popular young gentl .ana was presented with « gold headed ¢ and a_term of singing lessons donated by Miss Lizzie Isaacs was won by Lena Rehfeld. The bazaar netted ovs £400, which was sur- prising, and proved to make a thoroughly en- joyable Thanksgiving duy. A Plessant C ard Party. ‘Wednes evening Mr. and Mrs. W, Vaill gave a pleasant high five party Miss Bessie Miller of Richmond, K tables being occupied by the playots. the end of the game “refreshmeuts weore served and the prizes distributed as follows. First ladies’ prize was won by Miss Bishop first gentleman's by Mr. Fairfield; Miss Luna Dundy won the ladies’ booby, Mr. Clarence Brown the gentleman's, al- though why a passenger agent should be in the rear like that is past finding out, es- pecially when “hustle” is expected of thel The following were the invited gues Misses Newman of Lincoln, Doane, Wakely, Emily Wakeley, Touzalin, Barnard, Curtis, Bishop, Parrotte, Carter, Davenport, Bar- ker, Moore, Pratt, Hall, Lelia, Shears, Mc- Clintock, lda Sharp, Hartman, Alexander, Hoagland, Laura Hoagland, tes, Bessie Yates, Tatum, Bessie um, Fisher, Baum, Brownie Baum, Stevens, Dundy, Lung Duady, Clark, Hallof Minueapolis, Clark- son, Vaill of Beatrice. Messrs. Redick, Cleaver, Stanley, Smith, W, I. Smith, Clapp, Dr. Wilkinson, Baldridge, Spottswood, Will Doane, M Fairtield, K dougal, White, Howells, 1. Bre Clark, C. E. Brown, Baruard, Duryea, Allce, Newt Barkalow, ewman of New York, Patmer of Chicago, Rictor of Lincoln, A. Offutt, H. Heth, Heth, They Played High Five, Mrs, Foster and her daughter of Boston who have been visiting Mr. Harry Foster at the Merriam went to Colorado Frid ay morn- ing, where they will spend the winter with relatives. They were entertained on Thanks giving evening in the roows of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Miner at a high five party, After the games were concluded refreshments were served and were particularly praised by all present. The other guests’ were: M Mus, G, C. Hobbie, Mr."apyd Mrs, L. P, noy, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. 'Yfoodrich, Mr. Mrs, (. J. Frice, Mr. und Mrs, Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Blood, Mr, and Mrs. W. "M, M man, Mr. and Mrs, C. B. Moove, Mr Riggs, Miss Lillian Housa, Mr. Harr ter, Mr. Featherly and Mr. A, S. Cart The prizes yere awarded s follows: Ladies’ fivst, Mrs, F'rice; Hucul{fi. Mrs, Goodri gentlemen’s first, Mr. Clrter; second, Mr. Blood, e Tho Ladies’ Musical Society, The Ladies’ Musical spglety has decided to reduce its membership ,fee. The charge will be in future, for @sgociate members 43, for active members §2, A large membership is groatly desired. Several interesting pro- grammes are in contemplation. The next re- cital will be given by “Miss Miles, a vocalist who has recently come here from Boston. Miss Miles is a most pleasing singer, having received surperior instruction which, added to intelligence, refinement and native ability, has made a singer who will bo wi comed to Omaha very l&mlly. Miss Miles recital will be given at Meyer’s music hall on Wednesday, December 3 at 8 o'clock, Pink Chrysanthemum Dinner. Mr, and Mrs, W. W, Cox of 222 Sprague street gave, in honor of thelr friend, Mr, A. L. Foote, & pink chrysanthemum dinner Thanksgiving day on the occasion of his birthday. The rlors and dining room were beautifully decorated with smilax and chrysanthemum while the menu was tempt- ing” to & degree, as you would expect ata Thanksgiving banquet. Covers were laid for fourteen the service being in courses. The guests present were: and | Grand O]:ie”ruwHouse. Rhodes, May Jordan, Powers, Mr, MoMahon, Mr. A, L. Foote, Mr. and Mrs. W. W, Cox. High-Five in the Suburbs, The Kountze Place High-Five club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. K, D, Hustus, Nineteenth and Binney strocts, on Friday evening The host and hostess were very suocessful in making every one thoroughly athome, and after the game refreshments wore served that were In keeping with the entertainment. Mrs, H. Jaynes carried off the ladies’ prize, which was two very handsome chind salt cellars, Mr. J. J. Gibson was the fortunate gontleman and secured a beautiful set of nut picks, The following members were prosent: Mr. and M . P, Bay, Mr. andMrs, B. A. Blum, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Collin: 3 Dunbar, Dr, and Mrs. A, W, Edmiston, Mr, and Mrs, [, D. Fowler, Mr, ana Mrs, J. J. Gibson, Mr, and Mrs. H. Jaynes, Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Lewis, My, and Mrs. H. Lawrie, Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Shielas, Mr, and M E. D. Van Court and Miss Martin, In addi tion to the club men.bers were noticed the following guests: Judee and Mrs, Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Mr. and Mrs, Ervin Baxter, Mr, aud Mrs, F. Kenniston, Mr. and Mrs, Kennedy and Mr, and Mrs, Curtis, Movements ana Whereabouts. Mrs. Mary Harkness of Kuusas is visiting Mrs, J. M. Thurstan. Murs, Henry W, Yates left Monday for St. Joe on a visit to her si Senator and Mrs. A, S, Washington Thursday niog. Miss Newman of Lincoln is the guest of Mrs. Judige Thurston on Iarnam street Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Williams were guests of Mr, and Mrs., E. C. Snyder Thursday last Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Riall entertnined three or four friends at dinner Thanksgiving evening, Mr. and Mrs. Colonel and Mrs at dinner. . Miss Bessio Yates, Miss Orchard and Mis Hoaglaud are still the guests of the Mis Steel in St. Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hodgson, jr., have gone to Portland, Ore,, where they have taken a house for the winter. Mr. and Mis. I, A. Brown entertained the Limited club at his residence on Twenty-fifth streat Monday evening. Thanksgiving evening the C. M. B. A branch No. §, gave @ very pleasant dancing party at Washington hall. Miss Clarke of Missoual, who was the guest of Mrs. Paxton fora fortnight past, left for her home Wednesday. Mrs. Julin A. Burket, Mrs, M. A. Pinney and Miss Blanche Pinvey of Burlington, Ia., are visiting the family of H. K. Burket, 504 Yates street Mrs. Jay Morton, who was Miss Carrie Lake, and hews tw hildren and Mr. and Mrs, Morton of Chicago will be the guests of Mrs. Lake this weels. A sale of fa cticles for the benefit of the ehild’s hospital will be held at the resi dence of Mrs. Judge Lake on upper Dodge street, oa Thursday afternoon. The Omaha guards will give a geand mili- tary ball and reception Tuesday evening, De- «t 19, at Wasiingtou hall, invitations for | which will be 1ssued on Monday. Albe Bierstadt, the celebrated artist, will arrive in Omaha probably next week from a sketching tour in the west. He will be entertained by Mr. Robert Patrick [} pd Mes. Allison San New York Friday evening . Mrs. Russe and mother there, n fora Taylor, the Misses Bush, Misses Lulll Paddock left ror N. H. Patrick entertained Ludington Tuesday evening vison'will join her father . F'red Nye 1 weeks before jc Chicago, who has taken a he Herald. Miss Florenco Yates, whohas heen at the Clifton Springs, N. Y., sanitarium for tho past four monthis, is expected to return to Omaha this weel and will be accompanied by Miss Breck of St. Louis. Mer. A, M. Kitchen moved outof hi Nye iu sponsible position former ence on id M Rollins will shortly move into tho house just vacated, the deed for the property having been recorded this wee k. The foot ball game between the Young Men’s Chuistian Association and the Univer- . witnessed Thanksgiving day | iss Wakeley, Miss Bar- i \ v Smith, Palmer and Mis: Nichol pient of a very delightful surprise on the evening of the 25th instant, from o iaxy number of her friends. The ludy was sented witha very handsome albim duving the cvening, an additional for surprise, a rattan rockiag chair and a china lamp. Miss Nichols responded to the prescntation specch in a par a appropriate manne ‘The Kensineston given by Mrs. 1. J. Fish AMUSEMENTS. Three Nights Commencing Sunday Evening, November 30th. The Thrilling Melo-Drama LIGHTS AND SHADOWS. BY CHAS, GAYLER, ALL NEW SCENERY. THE GREAT FLOOD SCENE. tersin This. ree Comely it the duy, the Bright, Brisk und sation of rank David. ©. B, Hawkins. Will THIS 1S WHAT YOU'LL SEB® Post Office in Full Action, Rapid Messe Melodious Lette d Postmaster, Curriers’ March. Jayville A Obstrepe y, Novel Dunces, Pantomimic fprises. Elavorate Costumes. New musio derthe direction of Wi, | Lsou. Box Sheetopea Thursday morning. ', “STANDARD LECTURE COURSE. The GrafiEStanley December 24th, 1890. MAJI0KJ. B. POND has (he honor th announee the only appearance in this city of HENRY M. STANLEY. BUBJECT: The Rescue of Emin Pasha! The Forests, Pigmies and March Across Africa, PRICES OF ADMISSION, + =« $1, $2 &$3° ACCORDING TO LOCATION, Tickets for sale st Standard Busisess Colle go, N. Y. Ldfe Bullding. Don't Hick Any (ne But silf, fou (an Buy Sealy Now for Any Nieht BOYD'S OPERA HOUSE. Of train ® A at her cosy residence, 507 South Twontloth stroet, on Monday afternoon, Novembor 19, was indeed an enjoyable affair to tiose that were fortunate to be present. The pariors wore beautifully decorated, as was also tho table upon which was spréad the delicacies of the soason, The usnal subjects were dis House i BestComedyCo In this or a count Miss I v otlier PRESENTINC Jo JoMeNALLY'S Brillian Farcical Sative Your Straght Tip. the manage- went of Rich & Hareis Monday Evening, December 1. Under Tuesday Evening, December 2. Wednesday Evening, Decenber 3. WEDNESDAY, MATINEE. BOYD'S--TO-MORROW NIGHT---BOYD’S. cnased, the tariff bill, togethor with the Mes- sinh dances of the Indians and the questions of the day, and the Liostess ‘was ably ussisted by her sistor, Miss Julia Bloom, who has beon sojourning in the eity for tné past two months, and by her amiable qualitics has won hos ts of friends. AMUSEMENTS, BOYD Decenber 4th 4 Nights Only, 4 OPERA HOUSE Commencing Thursday TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF IMRE KIRALFY New and Elaborate Production, Surpassing all Previous UNDER THE PERSONAL DIRECTION OF Kiralfy Brothers Gorgeons Revival of the neu S Mikado Ballet A grand company of Terpsicorean Ar- Us gorgeons cos- tumes and entively new scener’y, THE SUEZ CANAL. The Royal Necropolis, The Home of the Mikado The Giant's Stairway. The Wieck of lhe Henrietta. The Eceentric Palate. The Llephant, Mazouk. TO-NIGHT ONLY. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, The Jolly German Dislect Comedian and Sweet S nge CHAS, A. GARDNER (KARL,) Picturesque Scenery. Alpine Choruscs. Genuine Tyrolean (uartette. Saengerfest and Spinning Bee. Hear Gardner sing his popular SONgs: “Pretty Bobolink" “‘Chamois Hunter” “German Swell” *‘Gesundheit” and thesweetest of all melodies, “The Lilac" In His Grand Romantic Comedy of Tyrolean Life “FATHERLAND.” Under the Mana: ement of SIDNEY R. ELLIS. EDEN MUSEE. WILL LAWLER, Manager. Cor. Eleventh and Farnam Sts, Omaha, Neb: W eek of December 1. THE CREAT. THEONLY. DERVILLE FAMILY ed artists, Musical prodigies, in songs, dances, drills, instrumentalities. potpourri of popular songs, ballads and melodies, musicians are acknowledged to be the gre: This family of tost now traveling. The Weird, Fantastic GhostDancers From the Pine Ridge agency. the Messiah ghost Man-With-the-Strong-Breath-Teahoa, Runt Briggs and Thunder Voice Monyhan. dance as Little These braves will execute given at Rosebud. THE ITALIAN GYPSY BAND. These weird Nomandic indolent musica’ novelties will present some of the most popular Gypsy sirs of the day. Their ~ music sounds Their skill inspir is without a doubter, ng und ethereal, DOCKSTADER. The greatest minstrel of the will appear for age. one week This quaint, comical only. goniug ARLIN, the Fairy Paper Queen, in the art of paper delineations. SIDNEY, the Genius of the Jack Knuife. his work is mementos of curiosities, Hoe sits all day and whittles, and A Bright, Spicy [Entertainment. ONE DIME IS ALL IT COSTS YOU.