Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 21, 1890, Page 7

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE; SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1890.--TWENTY PAGES THE WEEK IN. SOCIETY. What Fashionablo People Have Beon Doing in the Past Seven Daya. PLEASURES BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS. The Inangural Ball of the Season- Oard Parties and Receptions 1o Give Spice to the Mid« Winter Gaiotles, 1s Christmas what it used to be? It doesn’t scom so when the goings on of the present are recalled in contrast with those that made up the lives of our fathers and mothers, and even were a part of our childhood. When the writer was a youngster, Chirist- mas toys and cards were not advertised on the 1st of November, and Christmas numbers of the papers only seemed to come out fn time to find glad faces at the breakfast table the morning of Santa Claus' visit, Now the magazines and weekly papers issue thoir hol- iday numbers so early that their subsequent appearance in their usual sombre form and again (and often several times) before Christ- mas day is singularly imapropos and not at all mer A “sympostum” recently published on the subject of “Santa Claus" indicates that there are a number of peoplerepresented as parents and teachers of children who deem it immoral and devlish to causo children to believe in the existence of the jolly old elf; that the realization, finally, that there is no such being is likely to make children doubt true and better teachings, There is no use argulng this thing. These deductions are absurd, and ou might as well cast out from iterature, but it may injure young people, all fairy storics, mythology, and everything alse likely to be believed in during that de- lightful period of life called childhood, I'he mother who does not draw about her the joys of her children, and feel within her a charming remmniscence of early sweet- heartedness in reciting Clement Mooro's 'Twas the night before Christmas,” is un- worthy Gows blessing. ‘Why! Because it speaks of Home. The man or woman grown, who does not seem to have an-empty place in thoughts on Chrisr- mas day—a longing for the satisfactiou of one moment’s return, when the toy Noal's ark or the tin locomotive was first discovered by the fireplace in the hazy dance of that happy morn—has hived a life away. God bless Santa Claus! God bless the children of those sweet, loving mothers who 80 live in their own gentle tenderness as to almost beiieve in that wholesome and happy myth, ¥orhe isan honest purveyor of the teachings of Churist in that it is better to give than receive. But what can this have to do with the world of fashion? May be little, but do not the leaders in the smart world have children, and are they not 10 be remembered upon this universal day of peace, which midnight Wednesday will usherin? There is simply a suggestion to those whose names have been mentioned time und again in these columns, to so surround their chil- dren’s lives with brightness, with great joy that they, the little ones, will come to believ: that the real Christmas’ is not that which comes and goes every 25th of December, but that which lives in the heart all the 'year round, Socially the week bas not been noted for great doings in society, although there have cen many delightful little affairs, which seem to be'growing in popularity as’the sea- son grows old. Hostesse gradually com- ing to the opinion that two or three litile af- fairs during the season, whorein you may choose to have the young, the middle-aged and the old about you, in turn, is so much leasauter than a crush and then have re arks made about the crowds and the service and s09n ad infinitum. The Dickey german was a very delightful though somewhat informal party,but it broke the ice and alveady a number of germaus are announced to take place duriug January. The Turner reception brought out the Smart, world in large numbers,while several charm- ing card parties gave the people who dance but little opportunity to show what they know of the enticing game of high five, Next week promises little in the way of big affeirs, but usually the weck brings around its full complement of dances, parties and re- ceptions, It is pity that society cannot have an op- Enr(\xuhy 10 pay its homage to Mrs, Dorothy lennant Stauley, who, with herhusband,will be in Omaha both on the ovening before and on Christmas day. The leaders of society in every eastern eity have showu Mrs, Stanley great attention, and she has accepted it all as the gentle English woman naturally would, atribute to the great fame of her husband Christmas morning Mr. and Mrs. Stanley will worship at Trinity cathedral and prob- ably will take their Christmas dinner at the Millard, where a suite of rooms has been re- served for the famous explorer and his beau- tiful and accomplished wife—unless somebody should carry them away ton real old-fash- joned English dinner with boar's head, plum pudding and a gorum of punch to wash it all di o gentle remiuder to the flower of English womanhood that_she is notso very far away from the tight little island and the scenes of her childhood. In view of the fact thata number of ger- mans are 1 be given in the near future the following hints for favors may not be out of place: One of the most unique is a crush hat made in delicate satins after the latest style aud at exactly the same expense as the regu- lation opera hat. During the figure the gen- tlemen will dance with these beautiful bits of color under their arms and after the ball they will be used as card receiver, ash box or wasto buskets. The correspouding favor for the lady is a parasolette of the same color as the hat, draped with lace or net and mounted on along orook handle tied with ribbons. Then there are reins of pamted ribbon padded with sachet powder with an arm- prece at one end and a fringe of bells at the other that are sure to bea “‘go.”” Opposite dancers will be harnessed in the armlets and driven around the baliroom by the lady on the left or gentleman on the right, These reins are three yards long and cost from 3 to $10 a pair, according to the quality und style of work. Another very novel favor likely to become popular is the cowl and cloak for the gentlemen ana the hoods and cloak for the ladies, woven in metal cloth, bullion guuze and gum, diamand dusted or jewelled net. These transparencies will be amplo enough to envelope the dancers, and aspen stocks, shepherd crooks and pilgrim staffs will complete the outfit. While the purses, card cases, bonbounieres, match safes and stamp boxes are uot new in design, they are pr nted in o style thatis both novel and fanciful, enamel, mosaic, repousse, carved leather and painted porclain being used indiscriminately, 1t is & peculior fact that some women kill flowers within twenty minutes after ther are adjusted to the corsige. Others will wear them for hours and they will look as fresh as when they were first piuned on. A florist saiG: “Women wear lowers sometimes be- cnusollw" are valu, not because they love them. They droop and mourn tnemselves to death, because they know there is nothing in common between them and the wearer, They arelike little children; they love those who love them, and their best,brightest beauty is given to the woman who pins the boguet on through her love for the flowers,” A physi- clan sald: ‘‘Certainly some women can kil flowers within a very few minutes, Itis a sure indication that a poisonous vapor is es- caping from the body to o great degree. 1t may be the result of disease, or it may be that bathing and proper care of the skin are neglected. “I'he body that is kept in whole- some cleanhiness \\'il(givunnw life to the flow- ers. A magnetie strength is carried from the wearer to the flower, and long after the woman is weary with an afternoon’s shopping or calling the flowers will smile back at her with her own strength. She gives life to the flowers through the sweetness of her body. There is such a difference in women about the care of the person. Some of our best dressed and wealthiest ladies are the most negligent. They seem to have no pride. There is nothing more discernable than this disregard. They are either ignorant orun- consciovs of the fact or else they are with- sn. tue pride that should go with intelligence. lowers cannot live in the poisonous vapor and they betray the secret of invisible negleot by s0on droopi Browncll Hall MusiCal The semiannual musical recital of the Brownell hall young ladies occurred at that place last Thursday evening. The large auditorium was densely crowded with the friends and relatives of the participants in the recital, many of them being from out of town, Among those present were noticed Rev. D. T. Brady of Crete, Dean Whitmarch of South Omiha, Mr. and Mrs, Harvey of Wilber, Mr. and Mrs, W. Ranyan of Council Bluffs, I Dawson of ~South Omaha, C, W, Thomas of Grand Island, Mr, Hospe, Mrs, Bunting aud Mrs, Doty of David City, Otto Morton of the Nebraska City News, Captain Jobn Simpson and Mrs. Simp- son, Mr. and Mrs. William Cleburne, Mr. and Mrs, John Petors, Mr. and Mrs. F\, L. Hallor, Mrs, G. W. Lininger, Mr. aud_Mrs. L. M. Rheem, Mr. and Mrs. I, H. Korty, Dr.and Mrs. Holmes, Dr, and Mrs, Moore, Mrs. Wilkins, Harry Wilkins, W, Baxter, Mr. and Mrs, George Barker, Mrs, Heth, Miss Miller of Greenwood, Ky., Harry Heth, Stock Heth, The young ladies who were to particiapte in the entertainment were gathered in the front of the auditorium. They wero under the direction of Miss Wallace, the Instruct- ress in instrumental music, and Mrs, J. W, Cotton, who has charge of the vocal classes at the hall. The programme was a long one and occu- pied over two hours in its delivery. t number was a piano quartette by M na Fowles, Louise Doherty, =M Olsen and Margaret Gra whom were between the ages of ten and fourteen. The number was well rendered, and was followed by a vocal ductt by Misses Clara Palmer and Amy Baker., This was a double number and was sung with good tasto and fecling in an effective manner, Miss Estella Thorpe entertained the audi- ence with a piano_selection by Gottschalk entitled “March de Nuit,” which was beanti- fully played, the young lady showing excel- lent judgment both in phrasing and tech- nique, She displayed a conscietious rogurd for the work in hand and gave an almost fauitless rendering of the selection. She was followed by Miss Maud Hayward, who ex cuted Durand’s “Sousles Bois” in a brilliant und effective manner, Miss Jeanctte Left- wich sang a Venetian song by Tosti and was followed by Miss Carrie Tho who exe- cuted Beethoven's “loudo” in 'C, very ef fectively, The mext number, ‘a = -Min uet,” by Miss Clara Palmer, w well exccuted, and Miss Ina Kennedy charmed her hearers by her reudition of a “Cuckoo Song.” Master Joseph Barker Jlayed a “Hunting Song” and 'Miss Mabel >utnam charmed the audience with a splen- did execution of RafP's *“Cacliouea.” A piano duo by Misses Phaeba Doty and Nita Bunt- ing was well received, as v rne by jeorgia Fowle cllie Holt amused the audicnce with o song entitled A Foolish Little Maiden” and Miss Amy Barker followed with an instrumental nuniber, “In the Moonlight.” Miss Estelle Thorpe then sang “I Dreamt,” by Schira. The number was an excellent one and showed Mis Thorpe's voice to good advantage. Her voice 18 sweet, yet powerful, and was well controlled. The lower' regi ter was full und clear and the upper notes were taken in a clear and tone, AlL of the following numbers were very well rendered, being performed by the clder pupils and presented many points of real merit., The execution was very good and, in some cases, exceptionally so, showing careful and conscientious work on the part of the puvil and instructress, These numbers consisted of a piano number by Miss Kate Collins, a vocal solo by Miss Clara Palmer, a piano solo by Miss Janet Livingston, a vocal num- ber, double, by Miss Amy Barker, a piano quartette by Misses Alma Reimers, £dith Abbott, Anna Nelson and Maud Hayward, and a chorus in which all the young ladies took part. Miss Barkec's number was ver rendered. Her voice is a rich contralto, rich and clear and heard to good advantage in Gounod's *Slumber Song." The entire entertainment was a pronounced success, and the young ladies were the re- cipients of many congratulations at the close, A Picturesque Tournament. A pretty and exeedingly animated speci- men of class work was offeredat the Academy of the Sacred Heart, Park Place, in the novel form of a “Tournament in tne Field of General information.” The courteous com- bat was conducted in strict accordance with all the laws and usages of medieval chivalry, and the joust was a more “gentie and joyous feat of arms” thun any recorded in Scott's heroic pages. Seven fair champions, pupils of the second English class, composed the array of emulous knights, and the raculty and scholars of the academy formed the spectators, Four heralds, from the graduating class, ap- pearcd with Dbadges of office, “Garter- King-at-Arms,” proclaiming the nature and conditions of the polite contest, the 1m- portance of the oceasion, the dignity of the audience and the lofty reputation of the forthcoming champions, ,"Lion King-at- Arms,” then threw open the folding doors which creencd the “seven champions of pro- gress,”” and, while the third and fourth her- alds led each combination in turn to the cen- ter of the lists, “Liou” proclaimed the name, device, deeds and armorial bearings of the several claiman: ‘The lady knights wore beautiful shields in quaint designs of enamel, silver and gold, pretty swords and lances of silver and enamel, fastened to their sides by gay ribbons. The first challenger drew from an urn, atthe herald’s signal, a card bearing five questions, and from another urn a card seribed with the name of another knight, who, thus challenged, became the defendant. The challenger made the in- terrogations rapidly, by her chance-sent card, and the opposer was expected to re- spond with equal alacrity, 1f the respondent hesitated or failed, it ‘was her sad duty to hand her lance, the first forfeited trophy, to her fair foe. The challenger must then roply to the remaining questions on the card her- self, or, failing to do this, hand both her own lance and the captured weapon, toa knight whose name she herself must draw by lot, the brilliant joust ran on, displaying, cer- uly, an amount and & variety of informa- tion unexpeocted in young ladies of sixteen. Tho range of interrogation was as quaint, as varied and 8s ingenius as the scheme itself was uovel and striking, In one card might chance to be & quotation, the author of which was de- manded, followed by the requisition of a date in history; succeeded by the name of a char- acter in fiction, creator and book to be named; after which might be presented a Latin motto or verse for translation; then the origin of some quaint name or custom might be solicited ; or @ question asked as to the works of great painters, poets, novelists, historians or architects, or queries on our own civil government, or explanations of some question. of theday, cte. When & kuightj had been so unfortunate us to have forfeited lance, sword and shield by three failures, she was hors du combat, but, happily, such defeat was not, in the decroes of fate, reserved for any of these charming champions of progress. After an hour and a half of splendid prowess, wherin some wounds were iuflicted but no belligerent forced from the field the um- pires declared adrawn battle, and three prizes were awarded to the three victors who had escaped without even a sword scratch from the-hard fought *“Field of General Informa- tion.” The first prize was very appropriately, *‘latest poer and was placed in the hands of Miss Mary Regan. The second was Irving's “Kuickerbocker papers” and recompensed the efforts of Miss Hinna Lemon. The third was “Cambell’s pooms,” and was well merited by Miss Anna uuuf. The following young ladies were emineutly deserving of honorable mention: Misses Greenwood, Fisher, Myers and Heimrod, The ordeal was sovere, but the victory was & veritable triumph to the ‘“‘'seven champions,” a singular satisfaction to their teachers, and no doubt, a great pleaure to their many frionds. A Beautiful Luncheon, Mrs. Warren Rogers gave one of the most delightful luncheons of the season Thursday, at 1:80, at her howe, 2704 Farnam street, The tables were placed throughout the drawing room, livrary and dining room, and assisting tho hostess in entertaining her guosts were: Mrs, T.J, Rogers, Mrs. John Wilbur, Mrs. Oscar Willinms, Mrs. Will Hamilton, Mrs. H. J. Roliins and Miss Bishop. Flowers or- namented the rooms, which are particularly cosy and comfortable,the lunchgon being per- fection itself. T'he fortunate guests present were: Mrs. Thomas Rogers, Mrs. Stebbins, Mrs, Will Poppleton, Mrs. Meday, Mrs. Swobe, Mrs. Arthur Wakeley, Mrs. Waessells, Mra, Gi. W. Megeath, Mrs. ‘'Will Hamilton, Mrs. Alfred Millard, Mrs, Will Millard, Mrs. Rollins, Mrs. Barkalow, Mrs, R.R. Ringwalt, Mrs, James Chambers, Mrs. Bierbower, Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Bradford, Mrs. B. B. Wood, Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs, Guy Barton, Mrs. Pritchett, Mrs. Brooke, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Wil- bur, Mrs. Deuel, Mrs.'Cauldwell, Mrs, Mot- calf, Mrs. W. V."Morse, Mrs, Wheaton, Mrs, Colpetzer, Mrs., Dan Wheeler, Mrs. Wood- worth, Mrs. David Baum, Mrs, J. E. Baum, Mrs. Vaill,” Mrs, Lewis Reed, Mrs. Briggs hnd Williams Misses Yates, Bessie Yates, Smith, Tsaacs, Sharp, Ida Sharp, Hoagland, Laura’ Hoagland, Hanscom, Carter, Baum, Bishop, Wakeley, Millard, Williams. Miller. Morriages. CLARK AND CHIZUM. On Thursday. December 18, Mr. J. W, Clark of Council Blaffs and Miss Jessie M. Chizum of this city were united in marriage at the home of the bride's father, 1706 Corby street, Rev. C. W. Savidge officiating, as- sisted by Mr. Fred R. Reed, who is a deaf mute and professor at the deaf mute insti- tute, the contracting parties also being deat mutes. Mr. ¢ 1ge read the service, which was repeated by Mr., Reed in the sign lan- guage t bride and groom. LYTLE AND DONANUE, Wednesday evening, December 17, at the home of the bride's’ parents, 1202 North Eighteenth street, Mr. Edward Lytle and Miss May Donahue were united in war, Rev. C. W. Savidge officiating. By this mar- riage two of tho oldest and most resvected families in _the citv were united. A large company of friends witnessed the ceremony and the ceremony was followed by a delight- ful wedding supper. MERKYMAN AND FINNEY, A very pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock ot the resi- dence of the briae's parents, 1722 Cass street, the contracting parties being Miss Bertie Finney and Mr. Scott Mecryman, Rev. Mr, Merrill ofMiciated, & very large number of friends being present to witness the happy event. KLINE AND RANDOLIH, The marriage of Miss Katle Kline and Dr. Frank Randolph was solemuized at tho re dence of Rev. F. G. Hillman Friday at 10:0 a.m, Dr. aud Mrs. Randolph will leave for Californis in a few days, where the honey- moon will b passed. Thie brideis a resident of Wilkesbarre, Pa. MAUL AND JACONS. Monday afternoon at ) Jacobs were united in Trinity cathearal, Dean Gardner The wedding was somewhat of a surprise o the many friends of the groom, although it was genorally known that it would be consummated in tho near future. The bride and groom, however, have the warm wishes of a host of people for a happy life. Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. Maul left for Hot Springs, Ark., where they will visit friends, The Turner Rec Thero is no more beautiful home in Om than that of Mrs. Charles Tarner, at Thirty- sixtlrand Farnam streets, Oceupyfhe a com: manding position at the top of the long in- cline on Farnam street, with an unob- structed view of the surrounding country, it is the ideal of a retired capitalist's residence. Surrounded by beautiful grounds, which slopo ently toward the strects on either side, built of dark red pressed brick and Ror esque in its style of architecture, it completely fills the eye, as it must please the hearts of those who dwell therein, Completed in March last and occupied for more than nine months, it is essentially a new house, one of the few handsowe man- sions which have been completed within the year. And Friday evening 1t was thrown open to a large number of guests many of whom were treated to their first glimpse of the interior, which 1s quite in keeping with the beauty of tho exterior, Although the invitations “announcea a resep- tion, it was really in the nature of a house warming and per consequenco there were very few regrets received, for many of tho people had @ desire to’ see a model homo, erected by one of the leading citizens of the metropolis, Tuteriorally the residence is a series of pic- tures. ‘I'he drawing room to the left of the wide hallway is finished in an ivory white with gold border, the decorations toning in with the woodwork, the furniture a shade darker and relieving the heautiful floor pat tern, whick is a very light gray, a small fig- ure of dorker matcrial running through it. The room is thoroughly Louis Seize in style, and is one of the very few examples of that school in the west. The hailway 1s carpetod in a much darker shade than the drawing room to the left or the library tothe right and nigs out in retief the beautiful examples of upholsterer aud finisher's art as repre- s rooms. e and roomy that matte in the house are roomy and airy finished along the same lines as the drawing room, but in appreciably darker shades. Book cases line the wallsy while here and there a statuette or a picture delights the eye and pleases the sense. The dining room is directly in the rear of the drawing room and like the other rooms on the ground floor is a poem in color and light A wido stairway leads from the hall to the upper roows, which was utilizod as a trysting place for many of the young men and maids e there. entered from the Farnam streot ot down heads west, the guests en- tering the residence from the rear, through g, storm canopy, the back siwirway which is almost as wide as any front stairway, in most. houses, being utilized to get to the dressing rooms on the second floor. The receiving party besides Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner were Mr. Curtis Turner, Miss Turner and Miss Kennedy. Mrs. Turner wore a handsome gown of black silk trimmed with exquisite lace. Miss Turner was costumed in a pretty whit2 cashmere covered with a profusion of feather trimming. Miss Kennedy appeaved in a-dainty costume of white cashmerc and silk relieved by lilies of the valley. Among the guests remarked for their handsome costumes were : Mrs. Joseph Barker, black silk with a pro- fusion of passementerio trimming. Mrs. Dr. C. B. Smith worea very stylish gown of white silk crepe with plaitings of the sume shade, entraine, E. S. Dundy, blacksilk and diamonds, ieorge Gould, a wedding gown of white silk trimmed with white laco, entraine. Mrs. J. M. Metcalf, distinguished for her excellent taste in gowns, wore a dainty white brocade richly trimmed’ in gold passemen- terie. Mrs, Squires, a protty costume of black net. Mrs. D. H. Wheeler, jr., wore a handsome dress of black net trimmed with gold lace. Mrs. 8. S, Curtis appeared in a remarkably pretty gown of black Lyons velvet trimmed with white brocade, with black lace finish. Entraine. " >. W. Hamilton, black silk, entraine. S. Poppleton, white crepe orna- mented by broad ribbon trimmings of a helio- trope shade, Mrs, Dan Whesler, sr., black silk, Miss Dwight of Peoria, aremarkably pretty girl who received a great deal of atvention from tho eligible bachelors present, wore a fotehing gown of white China silk. : Miss Moore, white silk trimmed with white aco. Miss Yost, a vivid blue gown trimmed with a profusion of laces. Miss Emily Wakoley woro a delicato pink silk crepe relieved by soft edgings of lace. Miss Doane wore white siik and white net, entraine. Miss Curtis, white China silk with pansy trimming, Miss Mary Ludington looked very in a white tulle trimmed with wh Dyke pointed ornaments. Miss Margaret Williams, white tulle trimwed with gold braid. Miss Hoaglaud, a very stylish Parisian gown of hcuolmfu crepo prettily trimmed, Miss Laura Hoagland wore a handsome costume of white silk. Miss Jennie McClelland, yellow net over yellow silk trimmed with gola lace. ‘b{‘isl“kWyumu wore a gown of pink net over pink silk. Miss Dundy wore oneof the handsomes gowns at_the reception, a golden brown vel- vet trimmed with a lighter shade of bracade. Around the neck sho wore a delicate blue rufiling of light blue silk mousselline de soie. Miss Bertie Jordan of St. Louis, and by many considered the prettiest young lady present, wore a dainty tollette of white Chinasilk trimmed with lace; she carried a handsome bouquet of pink roses and also wore pink roses in her hair, Miss Florence Yates, who goes into soclety but little on aocount of her health, appeared ption. pretty te Van in & pale blue silk and BTN tulle, relloved by rpmpnn\d, the opening performance being & white hyaciothes, Miss Hessie Gates white tulle trim- med with white ribbon! Miss May Clarke of Chicago, and another of the beauties present; made many conquests in a costume of dark maroon satin trimmed with pufings of white fillo Miss Nash, who has;just returned from Salt Lake City, wore a protty dress of plak tulle over pinic silk. Miss Hibbard, pink net. Miss Leola Carter, Whoso engagement to Mr. Newton Barkalow has just been made public, wore a delicate- gown of yellow net over silk, Rerreshments wero sofved in a large room ina third story, which some day will un- doubtedly bo tho billiard room, and so well wis everything arranged that there was littlo crowding, notwithsbanding the presence of S0 many people. Dancing followed the reception at 11 o'clock, many of the married people staying to participate in tho thorough charm of the evening. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs, J. Barker, Mr. and Mrs, Metealf, Mr. and Mrs. Dundy, Mr. and Mrs. Catlin, Mr. and Mrs. Georgo Gould, Mr. and Mrs. D, H. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs, D. H. Wheeler, jr., Mr. and Mrs, H. W. Yates, Mv. and_Mrs. S, 8. 'Curtis, Mr. and Mus. C., W. Hamilton, Mrs. Cuming, M. and Mrs. Warren Rogers, Mr. ‘and Mrs. T, J. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Clement Chase, Mr. and Mrs, Reese, Dr. and Mrs, Denise, Dr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deuel, Judge and'Mrs. Lakeand Mr. and Squires. Misses Dundy, nedy, ht, Moore, Yost, Emily Wakeloy, Doune, Ludington, Williams, _Hoaglond, Hoaglaud, McClelland, Jordon, Yatos, Yutes, Breck, Clarke, Nash, Hibbard, ter, Messrs, Suunders, 'Hamilton, Hull, on, Art Guion, Loomis, Shears, Koen' nedy, Coles, Kellr, Stanley, Smith, Arthur Smith, Deeting, John and Rob Patrick, Al ; Honry and Will Wyman Barlow, Barkalow. Two Pleasant Card Parties Mr, and Mrs, Levi Carter, who are occup ing the Boyd residence at Nincteenth and Davenport streets during the absenco of Mrs. Boyd and Miss Boyd in California, gave two delightful card partics last week, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, High five was played and in many respects it was a re- markable series of games, ten ladies ha to cut for first prize on Wednesday and six ladies for the second prize on Thurs- day evoning. 1n the Thurs: M H. B, Lockivood won overy gam h, say the least, is re as there were a number of first- ers present. lichtful refreshmonts wereserved, both even- ings being exceedingly pleasant, made so by the delightful nospitality of an ideal hostess Wednesday cvening the prizes w on as follows: Rirst Iad a pretty and dish in chocolate and gold, won by Vs cond,n dainty ivory fruit by Mus onsolation prize, a pretiy rose lamp, W taken by Mrs. B. B. Wood. = Mrs General Wheaton won the first prize for the gentlemen, being compelled to take a gent atin the game, which was a b ¢ refrigerator. When asked wl roposed to do with it, Mrs, Wheaton re marked that it would be an excellent th for her husbana while hunting Indiaus in th bad lands, The second prize for the gentle taken by Me. B. M. Morseman, The nt, ning was won by Mr. Cou to booby honur consistin whisk broom in a doukey head hotder. T guests present wore: Me. and Mrs, Wa ley, Mr. and Mrs. Wessell: . and M Adims, Mr. and Mrs, Barker, Mr. and Mrs, Coutant, Mr. and_Mrs. Hanscom, Mr. and Mr. antd Mrs. Morseman, Mr. and Mrs. Walldee, Mr. and Mrs, B. I". Siith, Mr. nud Mrs. Henry Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Barkalow, Mr. and Mrs. Bennott, Mr. and Mrs, G and Mrs. Kilpatrick, Mr. and Mrs, r. and Mrs. Wood,Cotonel and Mrs. an, Jadge and Mrs. ‘Thurs- ton and Mesdames Miller, Wheaton, Brooke, Hill, Judge and Mrs. Wikieley, Mus. St tor, Miss Amos, Miss Hanscom, Mr. Tuttle and Mr. Drake. Thursday evening prizes wers taken by the following: k st ladies’ prize by Mrs Lockwoud, a very dainty book of etchings of metropolitan museuw piétures: second ladies’ was won by Mrs. Cuduby, a pretty pink ht lamp; the consoldlion ‘prize wént to Mrs. Vaill,'a kid button box. Amoug the gentlemen'the winners were: Mr. Catlin, a handsome weichsee wood cano with storling sitver clasp; second to Mr. Lockwood, a bot- tle of violet'water with un'ivy vine in silyer covering it; the consolation prize was carried off by Mr. I J. Rogors, u_pretty silver koy ring. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Cat- lin,’ Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Baum, Mr._and Mrs. Boggs, Mr. ond_ Mrs. Barton, Mrs, David Baum, Mr.” and Mrs. Bradford, Mr. and Mrs, Cudahy, Mr. and Mrs. Squire: Mr. and Mrs. Vaiil, Mr. and Mrs. Millurd, Mr. and Churchill Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Ames, Mr. and Mrs. Mclntosh, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ro: Mr. and Mrs. Esiabrook, Mr. and Mrs. Funkhauser, Mr. and Mrs. Joncs, Mr.and Mrs. Rollins, Mr. and Mrs. Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs, Redick, Mr. and Mvs, Woolworth, Mr. and Mrs. Thomus Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Ed s, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Dr. and Mrs. Jones, Dr. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace and Mr. Be A Pretty Ribbon Gorn Inhonorof Mr. Harry Jordan and Miss Bertie Jordan, brother and sister of Mrs. J. J. Dickey, the latter zave a very pretty Ger- man Thursday 2vening. Two or three yoa ago the Capitor Hill German elub figured very largely in the social life of Omaha, and the guests of Thursday evening will largely b eonfined to the members of the Capitol Hill, which has since been disbanded by rea- son of the marriage and removal of several of the then leading lights. Six diroct and three indivect figures were od, the first being the flower figure, the being made up of ribbon wroupiugs. The indirect figures were the familiar screen idea, the chariot_race, while not in the least suggestive of “Ben Hur," still animated and oxciting to o degree and the choice of partuers by ribbons. Mr. Jordon lead with his sister Miss Jor- dan, the others participating being Mr. W. Lyle Dickey and Miss Ames, Mr. Art Gaiou and Miss Chambers, Mr. W. Wyman and Miss Williams, Mr. W. J. Cartan’ and Miss Laura Hoagland, Mr. St joars and Miss Hall, Mr. Coles and Miss Knizht, Mr. Charles Saunders and Miss Chandler, Mr. Smith and Miss Wyman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deuel, Mr. K, C. Barton and_Miss Hoagland, Mr. Frank Hamilton und Miss Dundy, Mr. Barlow and Miss Bishop, Mr. Newton Barkalow and Miss Carter, Mr. Will McCague and Miss Hibbard, Mr. Crofut. and Miss Bessie Yates, Mr. John Patrick and Miss Yost, Mr. Kennedy and Miss Nash, Dr. and Mrs, . E. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Poppleton. It was very Jolly and brought back reminis- cences of days gone by when the German was in the full tide of its popijlarity, and to be a #ood leader was the ainh of every egentleman then moving in the smakt world.” As for the young ladics they havesalways been able to assist in reading, but the friendly contests, the rivalries for the hounors of being at the head, were vivialy reciilled Thursday even- i the very hospilahle home of Mrs v, who is & very charming and delight- ful hostess. Mr: Dancing Party at 'Metropolital Halil. Although somewhat ¥istily planned, but nevertheless ono of the'¥ery delightful danc- ing parties of the seasou, was given at Metro- politan hall Wednesdaypvening in honor of the following young lagigs, who are visiting friends in this city: Miss Natalia Wollstein, Miss Hermy Wollsteiny,Miss Julia Bloom, Miss Fannie Marks, Miés Emma Romer, Miss Minnie Stearn, Miss Maud Iseman, Miss Pauline Mandelbmn. The gentlemen having the party in arge were M. Ober- felder, Frod S, Seligsohn, D). Silberstein, P, M. Kose, A. Wessels, dulius M 3 Deiches, J. Oberfelder, C. Stonehill, S. Heyn —all well known members of the Metropoli- tan club. A tempting supper was servad during the evening and evervthing done to make the young ladies realize that for the time Omaha girls were forgotten and that they were the real bellos of the evening, In addition to those mentioned there were pres- ent Misses Pollock, Goldsmith, Tillie New- man, Etta Newmin, Lizzie Issacs, Ella Hellor, Miss_Adler, 'Messrs. Martin' Ober- felder, G. L. Stonenfll, Mr. Nowman. The Omaha Kinaergarten. The pupils of the Omaha Kindergarten will give a pretty and unique entertainment at the Young Men's Christian assoclation hal Tuesday evening, December 28, commencing at 7 o'clock precisely, A very appropriate programme has been flag drill, followed by an oxhibition of the rogular kindorgarten work, comprising among other things gift and occupation les- sons and circle games, Tabloaux, songs snd recitations will be given during the evening, 50 that the entertainment will be of a very varied character. Among those who will take following: Gertio Hospe, June, Hospe, Viola Cahn, Minnie Meyer, ' Herbert Meyer, Marion Hames, Risley Hames, Martin f vey and Jessie Cutler. The entertainment will close with a beautiful Christmas tree covered with presents from the children to their parents.—Miss Evelyn Grifiiths, di- rectress. Procoeds to go to western Ne- braska sufferers, art are the Birthday Surprise. A number of friends of Mr. George Ker visited bim at his home on Tuesday evening to help him celebrato the forticth anniversary of his birth. Mrs. Kor was admitted mto the secret and sent her husband on an errend down town while preparations wera mado and time given for thevisitors to artive. One his roturn Mr. Ker found his home in pos ses- son of his friends and the surprise was complete, Vocal ana instrumental music was the feature of the evening’s amusement, followed by refreshments and dancing, and all present had a good time. My, Ker said that but for the fact that it would make him grow old too fast, he wished birthdays were moro fre- quent Among those present were noticed Mr. and Mrs. J. I, Cogkendall, Mr, and_Mrs, John finckley, Mr. and Mrs, H. B. Hand, Miss ta Van Beck, Miss Mary Hand, Miss Jessio Johnson, Mr, d. W. Maynard, Mr. William M. Giller, Mr. Morgan Maclean and M. Henry Hand A Pleasant surpris Will Almanson was pleasantly surprised by his many friends Tuesaay eveuing, Da- comber 16, 1t boing his eyghteenth anuives sary. Lunch was served at 11 o'clock. Those living in_the viciity of 2400 Leavenworth streot might have scen the following tired but happy peoplo leaving for their respective nomes at 1 oclock a. m. Misses Cowery, Lori wwford, Patton, Rasmussen, Sh lan, Buvker, Jacobsen, Donahue, Alvord, Va- liud, Coombe, Peters, Cole, Schwartz, Mox- n, Black and Hayden, and Messrs. G, Cox, A. Knicke , wntion, Rocho, Black, ' Coming In honor of their D Mr. and M german New Y daughter Miss Louie . L. J. Drake will giv eve December 31, Movements ana Miss € as quite il Miss Marks of Sioux Miss Delly Pollag Mr. Join W. Campbell will spend his Christmas with friends in St. Louis. Miss Sadie Nash returned Tuesday from a delightful visit to Salt Lake City. Miss Mary Poppleton returned from Miss BBrown's sehool, New York. Mrs. J. A, Buckstaff of Lincoln was the goest of Mrs. John cis Wednesday, Mrs. D, C. Patte ve a pleasant din- cr party Wednesday to a few friends. B. Warwick and ilv left last ake up their residence in Montan Burns returned yesterday morn- Auburn semitary, Cincinnati sment_Is announced of Mi Leola C. or to Mr. Newton E. Barkalow Mr. S, Curtis will_entertain a number of friends at dinner Christmas after- noon, Wherrabouts, Brown was reported yesterday City is the guest of esterday liss Ma ing from Mt The eng: Master Bernard Fowle ried Fowler, from K% son of C. H. ribault, Minn., Woolworth gave a esterday afternoon in Miss Hibbar Mus. P, J. Nichols, who has been quite ill, is recovering very ropidly and is again ab 0 bo about. s May Clark of Chicage Mrs. George S. Gould, 990 fourth street, Augustns Kountze, Will Rogers ana Wilk Rustin ardived home yesterday from their castera coll Mr. John Ha beautiful honor of s the guest of North Twenty- and wife of nrlingmnl of Mr. and rroll M. Carter lewe, Cambridge, ten days’ vacation. Miss Julia Greeley of Ottumwa, Ta., is in the city, st of her cousin, at 1116 South Ninth stre Miss Duryea returned yesterday from her 1 in towa to spend Christmas with Dr. eturned from Harvard for a and Mrs, J. T. Duryea. Mrs, Max Meyer'left this week for Now York on an tended visit to friends, She will return some time in Febr Miss Fanny Martin left f hicago this week to visit fr ds and relations and to take vocal and instrumental instruction, Miss Louic Drake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, i : returued from St. Catlierine's academy, Davenport, yesterday. Mrs. M. V. Solomon tenders Mr. and Mrs. G. Solomon a reception Monday evening, ember 22, at her home at Mount Pleasaut. of St. Louis is tho guest of vi Curter, Nineteenth and Daven- ith whom she will remain for a month, e Club” will hold thow fortnightly meeting next Monday evening at the Lin- inger gallery. Subject for discussion, “The FPuture of Musie.” Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Hortsche of Ia., will spend Churis J. M. Metcalf at th South Eleventh st Miss Ada Shepard of Arlington and Miss Hawley of Lindoln, two charming young be the gaests of Miss KKathrine Barker during the holidays. Mr. I. W. Miner celebrated his birthday last Monday ey number of friends to join in a game of cards in his rooms at the Merriam. Mrs. A, B. Smith gave her second Hambury, tmas with Mr. and Mrs. r beautiful home on forty-third ning by invitiog a recep- | second street, | husband about tion on the 17th, which was largely attended, & numbor of leading society peopio of Lincoln being present during the afternoon. Mastors Dwight and Fd Swobo_returned from their schiool at Faribault, Minn., on Wednesday to A\n'nll the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Swobe, Mr P. T. Burkloy, a prominent banker of Stromsburg, fccompanied by his vife and children, are visiting at_the residence of Mr. E. Dunn, 614 South Eighteenth street. Mrs, L. M. Bennett, 404 North Twenty:- gave & pleasant loto par Monday evening in honor of Miss Ames of Chicago. Thirty young poople were present. Miss Carrie K. Curtis of Washington, a sis- ter of Colonel 8. 8. Curtis on Georela nue, arrived in this city yosterday on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, which will extend over the holid . Frank Muir loft for New York Thurs- evening to join Mrs. Muir who has beon visiting friends there for the past three months, Mrs, Muir will return with her anuary Mr. and Mrs, C. 8. Raymond on Tuesday evening Mr. and Miner, Mr. and Mrs, C. J. _Frice, Mrs. Ben Robideaux, Mrs, W. S, Mr. A, 8. Carter. Mr. L.A. Suesman of Chicago, managor of the wost department of the United Press association, accompanied by M Suesman havi the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John F the past weok on Georgin avenue. Alr. and Mrs, their entertamed Mrs. 1. W, Mr. and Riges and . Solomon returned from led wedding tour to the Pacific dnesday, and aro the guests of Mrs. M. V. Solomon 'l will be at ho to their friends aft 15 at the Spring Valley stock farm. Mrs. J. W. Vaill, in honor of her daughter, Miss May Clarke of Winona, Wis,, gave a pleasant dancing party last Thursday even, ing. Twenty young people were present and enjoyed the évening greatly. The party was given at the residence of Mr. O. W. Pickard in West Lawn, Charles A. Goss, esq., of this city left his business Thursday evening ostensibly to spend Christmas with his father's family at Akron, O., but really to return with an es- timable lady as his wife, He intends spend- ing New Yoars in Omaha The reorganized Assembly, which eral very delightful dancing parties season, anuounces the first party of the season next Friday evening at the Millard. This will afford ‘an excellent opportunity for the college boys and girls to make their appear- ance in society. Three dances will be given by the assembly during the season. Thursday evening a party of met and formed what will be known Ghost Dance elub, and elected offic s fol- lows: President, Mr. Kd Berger: vice presi- dert, Mr. Allen: secretary, Mr. £ H. Brown . William Heinzeman, They are t complimentary masquerade party on tlemen as the ton club gave their second uy evening at Washington vable time was had. The the elub, allof whom are well known insociety of Omuha, are as follows : Messrs. Bert, Goodman, C. C. Phelps, W. C. Bartlett, W. J. Maddin, W. J H. Newton. Their next dance will be held on January 7, 1591, Colonel and Mrs. J. N. Cornish entertamed at dinner last Thursday evening iishop Worthington, Mr. John Worthington Murphy, Hon. and Mrs. George W. Li Dr.and ' Mrs. Doherty, Mrs. Windso and Mrs. Joseph Bar The courses and the service was quite in keeping with Mrs. Cornish’s reputation as one of Omaha's famous cooks. dance Last Wedi hall. A most members of The Fortnightly high five club were enter- tained last Saturday night by Dr. and Mrs. Ewing Brown, at their r corner of Thirtieth and Pacific streets, ss Bessio Tatum the first ladies’ prize and Mus, Willi Clarke the second. N nard won the first gentlemen’s pri Mr. Pease the second. whelors of the club entertain at Mr, the next regular meeting, December 2 M. H. Bishop, who has for several yeurs been manager of the Omaha station of the Consolidated tank line company, 15 to leave that company on Junuary 1 {0 eng: in business for himself, and will be succe by John B. Ruth, pre it manager at Daven- port, la. Bishop is_one of Omaha’s best lnown business men. He has ty, and, what 15 still better, a very large circld of ad- muring friends who jofa in wishing him all manner of success 1 his new ventur Already indications point to a number of people who will _participate in the carnival at the coliseum New Y car's eve ostumes are belug looked up, old time ouored gowns are being brought’ down from ts and taken out of dust-covered ceda in which they have reposed f years. Those who haven't costumes of their own are looking up costumes, and everybod) seems tobe on the qui vive for the inaugural masquerade of the “Mystic Circle,” the club having the carnival in charge. Two bands of musie will b in attendauce, one for dancing, the other for promenude, and as £500 ave offered in pri valry will no doubt bring out many beautiful costumes and character masks, It will be a pleasant way to spend New Year's eve and to ussist in welcoming the birth of 1891. Refresh- ments will_bo served and the house made brilliant with floral decorations and clectric lights. lrge CRAND=EX7xA7 Oneight Ouly [SUNDAY, DEC. 21st. GRAUS (PERA (30. The Gondolie Latest Operatic Cr GORGEOUS COSTUMES. TWO CARLOADS OF 3CENERY, ra House. Granaest in Omaki, Dolphin and | A CHRISTYAS CHIME, John B, Tabb in Laues' Home Journak At Christmas time, from clime to clime, Each star to star doth swoeetly chim THIL all tho on! ringed with rhyme Then, loosed above, anote, thereof Floats downward like a wandering dove, And all the world is ringed with love, AMUSEMENTS, Bouyud's. Thursdav Friday, Satarday, Sunday, D MBER 18, 19, 20,%21, Matinee Saturda IRATEST OF ALL FARCE-COMBUIRS NATURAL GAS (IN A NEW METER.) hod with new music, new songs.now dances, striling costumos, provoking site nations and proity fises, Musical Dirvctor, RICHARD' STATL, author of « tho Sou King and 8a1d Pashia. Seats now on sale. Bouyd's Gorgeous Production of Rice's $0,000 Spectaos ular Extravagans > CORSAIR. Bright Scenic Effects, Magnificent Costumes, Elaborate Properties. Mechanical Sensations, Caleium Light Novelties And Great Cast—40 Artists, Regular prices. Seats on salo § Embel NIGHTS, BEGINNIN (5 Lhaersday, Dec. 25th. A MERR ———HOLIDAY ATTRACTION MR. ROLAND REED And his Perfect Comedy Company under the direction of MR. E. B. JACK. N l D. D. Lioya's & f THE WOMAN HATER Mr, REED as Samuel Bundy, Friday, } ducl 3 entric Com. First Production Here, LEND ME YOUR WIFE Dion Boucicault and Sidney Rosenfeld. MR. REED, as Capt. Abner Tarbox. “As Mild a M ||\vr4‘||‘ Mun as Ever Scuttled Ship.” Saturday, Matinee and Night, Arranged by Seats will he put on sale Wednesday at roge ulur price Y “ROEDER #BELL, iy & ) PROPRIETORS . MONDA , DEC. 22, 100 Mile = ~ Bicysle Race. Start 5:0, p. m. For Sweepstakes, Gate Money and Championship. - Between B, Reading, Prank Shill and Mardis” Unknown. Admission 25¢c. Ladies Free. S Roller Skating and Music After THE RACE. Finish about 9:30 p. m. DIME EDEN MUSEE ‘Will Lawler, Manager, - Corner 11th and Farnam Streets. Omaha, Neb, WEEK OF DECEMBER 22d. —~DHES WHITE PEATHER o sistai One of the Friendly Indians who Rescued Whites During the Sioux Massacre by Hole-in-the-Days Band in 1862, THE DERVILLE Symphony Troupe A Family of Talented Musicians, Renowned Comedians and Artistic £k Specialties, THE ONLY DOCKSTADER, In His Black Face Oddities. NALA DALAMAJ The Boautiful, Gracef® and hor den of hissing, soething reptiles, in which are some of the most snakes known. The Only Livine Baby Monkey A cute little brute with the anti>s of a human, and he gets spanked in the old fam- iliar way, known to us all, by his mother, TE Snake Charmer, poisonons THE WORLD FAMED .. I Bl]ou I'1ro. FRANKLIN. ~ WEBSTER, GORMON, In their Comical Absurdity, entitled IRISH : MIXTURES, Introducing rapid changes, bright, breezy sonys, refined comedy, artistic dances, cons cluding with thelr famous triple statute clog. Our : Christmas : Novelette : Exposition, Another floor has been opened up, and Historical Scenes commensurate with Christmas and Elegant Paintings will be placed on exhibition. A GRAND, GLORIOUS HOLIDAY TREAT. NO ADVANCE IN PRICE - - - - ONE DIME IS ALL.