Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 8, 1891, Page 7

4 N Y < + THE OMAHA DAILY FASHIONABLE What the Srart World is Doing as Ash Weduesday Approaches. FRIVOLITIES. THE CROWNING WEEK OF THE SEA'ON. A Reautiful Dancing Party—Three or Four Swall Receptions—Matinee Teas and Luncheons — Com- ing Events in Store. Three days more and the fashionable world will rest. The past sixty days have been busy ones for peoplo In soclety and every bit ' of quict that they will secure duringthe period of sackeloth and ashes 15 surely well earned. Lent this year is unusuaily early andin that respect much fault has been found. ~ Easter this year coming unusually early will glve those who desire Lo do some entertaining before spring very good chance and there will 10 doubt be many jolly affairs duringthe post lenten season. i What the debutantes will do during their period of rest is matter for much speculation. Some of them will provably join literary clubs and polishup on Browning, Swinburne, Shakespeare, probably Ibsen, whilo others will attend to their religious duties and try 10 get back in the good graces of their pas- tors whom they have forsaken {or the charms of the beau monde, In any event they will the scason, knowing that they to husband their strength for the Easter ga Then a summer at 30me one of the watering places and mountains in September will bring them back fuil fledged belles ready to oter the race of breaking hearts and possibly making a_brilliant match In the gay round en passant. Society has had much to occupy it during the past week, the approach of Ash Wednes- day giving a wider scope to conversation and furnishing more than the usual amount of occupation and activity for the constantly in- creasing affai due to the aaditious of grown sons and daughters which go to make up the city’s social life. ¥ “Thiere huve been a number of swoll affairs the past week. Some of them particularly large and wich an interest begond that of mero social festivity—and more than the usual number of teas, veceptions and card parties. Tho presence of & large number of strangers from other cties has added a pleasant variety to a number of the enter- tainments and given Omahans an opportunity to give expression to that genial and hearty lxu%plmlil{ for which they are note Altogzetlier the present social witbstanding the _retivement of se lies in mourning, has been ome of brilliancy and does not suffer by comparison with any in rocent years. religionsly Apropos of a Nebraska girl the following appeared ia the San Fancisco Argonaut of last veek Colonel Cody's eldest daughtor, Miss Arta, is u magnificent, queenly looking youny woman, credited with having as much cour- ago and self-confidence as her father. Many prety storios of her pluck are told by the residonts of North Platte. Among them is the followmg: Some years ago, when Miss Artawas about fourteen years of age, Cody had in his stable a large, h d spirited horse, who was particularly vicious —s0much so, in fact, that Cody himself dia not care about riding him. Oneday Arta con- cluded thatshe v ! this hor: nough the stableman sought to disuade She was_determined, however, and succeeded in getting a bridlo 'on him, and then leaped niwbly o to his back. The horse reared and plunged, but tho girl kept herseat. Finally the animal threw her. She got up again in an instantand once more on his back. This timo the animal threw her over his head, scratching her face to a considerable degree. With blood streaming down -her face, her eyes filled with tears, and her rageso groat that she looked like a young tigross, sho ang to hor feet, crying: *“The brute, I'll ride him now if he kills mo.,” and suiting the action to the word, gave the horse the most terriblo beatinghe had ever reccived, and when she bad comploted the animal was as docile as the proverbial “Old Dobbin,”” ana Miss Artarode off triumphantly, while her fatner and the stablomen looked on in ns- tonishment. _ Another illustration of hor con- flaence in her ability to take care of herself Is fumishiod by tho fict that one duy, dur- mg Cody's first trip to England, sho was reading a letter from him, and at’ once d cided she would like to_see her father agai Thatwas on Wednesday, at_North Platte, Neb,, and on the following Saturday she was on a steamer leaving New York for England, and traveled the entire distance of over 5,000 wiles alone, A “fad” indulged in by the winter's bride 1 that of haying one of tho satin slippers, or shoes, in which she walked to the chancel- rail, silver-plated. She preserv it as a ‘cherished souvenir, and if the slipperbe smiall and shapely—the average woman possesses 16 Mk ok 1o BAvE 1t a8 perpetuated if it be not so—it forms an oddly pretty ornament for the mantel-ledge or cabinet. = A silver- smith, who has had several briaalslippers brought to him to be plated, says that ho has put o number of wee baby shoes through the same process, and hus even coated smoking- pipes, o hells, and lead-pencils—sug- Restive, Likely, of somo special bitof romance. The silver-plating 1s not very costly, and the sentiment bids fair to be soon indulged in gencrully, The Innovation of having the bridesmaids go down from the chancel to meet the brige at tho church threskald, introduced b a re- cent New York wedding, is likely to become a popular oue, Bridesmaids have always sufferod, no matter how charming they may be, becauso they nsually precede the bride and are lost 1 the halo of her interesting brillianey. However, the other day, it was possible to give to the train of young womn walking slowly the tength of tho church the sttention which their beauty and grace justi- fled. Said a man afterward, speaking of this lovely retinue: *“Ihey reminded me, as they came down the aisle in the half-light of the church, of the procession of the ‘Daughters of the Dawn’, an effect. which their delicate pink draperies and veils, like the first famt blush of the morning, served toheighton. Mrs. Cushing’'s Lun.cheon Oucof the very beautiful eventsof the week was the luncheon and high five given by Mrs. R. C. Cushing Wednesday afteraoon at her residence on South Twenty-tifth avenuo. Tho houso is delightfully arranged for en- tertaining, tho rooms being particularly large aud comfortable, and on- this occasion thoy preseuted a strikingly handsome appearance. No house tis winter has been more lavishly and claborately decorated, the florist having been given carte blanche to make the home of Omahws mayor as radiantly-tropical as possible in this northern latitude. A banlk of forns and palms met tho eyes of the guests in the hallwiy ; banks of rosos and hyacinths adorved the mantels, the mirrors reflecting back the excoedingly effective ar- ranging of the flowers. Smilax and ever- greens were arranged 1 festoons, while the word “Welcome” above the drawing-rooar arch was expressive in Christmns groens. A tall pyramid of roses, hyacinths, Easter lilios and narcissus stood on the piano in the drawing room, tho perfume from the flowors being exceedingly pleasaut and re- freshing: “Tho orchestra, stationed in the upper hall, discoursed concert music throughout the en- tire afternoon, much to the pleasuro of & arge number of reprsentative society poo- o o biad secopted M. Cushivg's Roepi. tality Assisting the hostess in tne cntertainment were Mrs. Jobn A. Temploton, her sister; Mrs. 8, P. Morse, Mrs. E. A. Cudaby, Mrs. W. A Paxtonand the hostess' daughters, Lova and Lucille Following the luncheon, which was upon & {ory dlaborute scale, Bigh ive was piayed by 1he guests. the prizés being won by Mrs. A . Wyman, & beautiful cut glass porfume ense; Miss Lynn Curtis, a handsome rose jar the booby being won by Miss Augela Kins 2NF, % rare antique jar. Thoso preseut wero: Mrs. Colomel M. V. Sheridan, Mrs. J. M. Thurston, M. J, A. Wakofleld, Mrs. E. A, Cudaby, Mrs, I, Col- N, fotser, Mo DuBois, Mr. W, A. Paxion, rs. U. L Gllbort, Mrs. E. W. Nush, Mrs. John Dadismas, Mrs, Colonel 'S. S, Curtis, . G. M. Clayton, Mrs, B, L. Lomix, Mrs Ben Gallagher, Mrs, F'. A. Rinohart, Mrs, . B. Johnson, Mrs. Thomas F'. Godfrey, Mrs. John Barker, Mrs. Churchill Parker, Mr Charles H. Brown, Mrs, Byron Reed. Mrs. . J, Green, Mrs. Captain Warden, Mres, A, Moyer, Mrs. J. Brady, Mes. 0. M. Car! Mrs, G, T, Taylor, Mrs, C. Hartman, Mr Cornish, Mrs, J. M. Metcalf, Mrs, G, H. Boggs, Mrs. Catlin, Mrs. J. T Kinslor, Mrs. G, “Cooke, Mres, Kinsman, Mrs. 9. 3 Brown, Mrs. H. W. Yates, Mrs. H. Whit- more, ' Mrs. T. B. Minnehan, Mes Dr. Jones, Mrs. J. J. Brown, Councii Bluffs; Mrs.J. M. Dangherty, Mrs, H. F. Cady, Mrs C. 8. mond, Mrs. C. . Brauch, Mos, C. K. McShane, Mrs, D. H, Wheeler, s Mus, J; . Crelghton, Mrs. Judue Dond) Mrs. C. W. Hamiiton, Mrs. A Wy man, MFs. C. V. Gallagher, Mrs. Dr. A. A, Pari Mrs, Clement Chaso, Mrs. J. G. Gilmo Mrs, 3. A Wil Hamilton. Mrs. Kirkendall, Mrs. P John A. Templeton, Mrs. Cummings, 7. Smythe, Mrs. C. E. Squires, Mrs. S, D. Mercer, Mrs, Dr. V. H. Coffman, Mrs. W. Mrs. General R. R Livingston, Carrier, Mrs. E. A. Walters, Mis. . Mrs. Lylo Dickey, Mrs. Jeunison, Mrs. David Bau Mrs. F. Dellone, ' Mrs. hane, Mrs. Max _Moyer, Whithey, Mrs. W. Williams, Charles Cook of icago, F. M. MeDonough, Mrs, Kelwon, My, . Blerbower. Mrs. J. 1%, Coad, Mrs, H! V. Coryell, Mrs. Charles McDonald, Mrs. Daniel Baom, Mrs._ Stiger, Mrs. Hubbard, E, Baum, Miss Dindy, Miss Luna Dundy, Miss Nash, Miss Mills, Miss Carter, Miss O'Keefe, Miss Curtis, Miss Parker, Miss Zangs, Miss Meroney, Miss Kinsler, Miss Cook, Miss Flynn of 1Js Moines, Miss Davis, Miss Irwin, Miss Baum, Miss Mc- Donough, Miss Smith. A vory bashful youth was he; He trembled in each-Joint, And found it hard to come to the 1Y A Students’ Recits The pupils of Mr. F. 8. Robbins gavea successful piano recital at the Lininger art gallery Wednesday ovening, the very cosy room being crowded with parents and friends of tho participants. Mr. IRobbins follows the methods pursued s0 successfully by his father, that of teach- ing the major scale then the relative minor scaleand drilling them upon the rudiments of music until they are able to decide for themselves what the requisites aro in any selection, He probably does not insist dpon the same number of hours of practice as some of the teachers of the city, but, judging from fforts of the pupils Wednesday ovening, results ave worthy of a good deal of con- gratulation, As might have been expected the pro- gramme was light, but was very interesting notwithstanding, several of the pupils not being over twelve years of age, and one of them not over ten. This is a very tender age for children to be playing sonatines by C and romanzas by Ridley Prentice, whilo there were two Chopin numbers, a Mendelssohn numbi two Gottschalk numbers and a Beethoven number ou the programume. Miss Curtis, who in_addition to painting some and attending to her many social duties finds time to take lessons on the piano, opened tho programme with an etude by Chopin, quite fairly played, and she closed part first with a serenade by Kroogor, much better rendered than the firsst numbor. Miss Kathryn Drake gave a pleasing intor- pretation of “Der Fliogende Hollander” by Wagner-Schwalm, the only fault bemg in the tempo, which was taken too siow. Henrietta Rees, alittle tot nine years of age played a sonatine by Clementi in a_par- ticularly pleasing manner. Her figuring is exceedingly ood and the development of the left hand quite remarkable in one so voung. Miss Lu ck played one of Men- delssohn Without Words.” A duet by Misses Mabel Boyd and Annie Me- Dowell, two young girls, brought part first to a close, Miss May Miller's playing of Beelhoven's Sonata. Pathetique, Op. 137 was quite above the ordinary. She 1s a ‘very promising musician, Miss Mabel Cotter gave one of Gottschalk's compositions while Miss Lizzie Liddell was entrusted with o Chopin number. f Mr Fred Adams, Miss Adams and Miss Miller concluded the programme by each play- ing 5016, very creditably, Between parts one and two Mr. Fred Adums presentod Mr. Robbins with a very handsome gold medal, a maltese cross, as a token of the estcem which the pupils bore him, Mr, Adams said: “We, vour pupils, hav- ing been fortunate enough to be placed uader our justruction believe that this instruction has been of the highest order. *We therefore wish w0 show our appreciation of this by presenting you with a little token of our esteem other than words, and also something that will be a ro- lor in years to come of the actual value 1 upon your services in this city, “May this bo the gatoway to your sue- cess.” Mr. Robbins replied, though quite visibly affected. “The pupils whose names are engrayed upon tho buck of the medal are: Misses Aimee McDowell, Sarah Ainscow, Faunie Roeder, Lynn Curtis, Gwendoline Evans, Henriotta Rees, Meliora C. Woolworth, Grace Nields, Mabel Boyd, Helen Adams,~H. E. Nason, May V. Millée, Anua Harper, Washington, Pa’, Mrs, D. H. Wheeler, jr., Misses Lucy Broderiok, Eva Crowell, Alics Egbert, Mabel Cotter, M. Fred Adams, The Common Sense Girl. Pittsburg Dispateh, Oh, the common senso girl may not be chie, But socially rather tame; Still she moves along in aquiet way, Turns a deaf car to what others may say, And gets there just the same. An Enjoyable Party. A very enjoyable high five party was given at the residence of Mr. Frank Garretty, cor- ner of Nineteenth and Ohio streets, last Wednesday evening, and everybody present seemed bent on haviug u good time, and the festivities of the occasion included what was by nomeans the least part of it, a very sumptuous repast i which all took part with RUSto, T'ho following were among the guests: r. and Mrs, E. Duval, Mes. and Mrs. S. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. R, A” Smith, Mr. and Mrs. T/ Gentleman, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. ic, and Mrs, T. H. Dailey, Mr. and Mrs, J. I, Kerns, Mr. and Mrs. . H, Lowery, Mr. and Mrs, P, Sherlock, Mr. and Mrs, M. W Cav- anaugh aud Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hayos, also Mesdames M. Lawless, J, A. Whalen, Durr, and 8. I, Clapp; Misses Costello, Da ton, Porter and Durr, ‘and Messrs. Gubbins, J. Murphy, Gates and E. C. Crapp. Mrs. Hellor's Pleasant Carty. Thursday aftornoon Mrs, Albert Hellor gave another high five party to a number of her friends. After a pleasantstruggle for the prizes the guests sat down to a_dolicious luncheon of various and setect courses, There were invited the Mesdames Dr. H. P, Jenson, M. Swits, Eruest Peycke, M. Hell- man, J| Lobman, G. Heyn, C. Parker, Barker, F. Adler, Leopold Holler, R. R. Grotte, Dr, V. Cotfman, A. Pratt, M. Levy H. Colin, M. Cahn, Albert Cahn, U. B deis, 8. Bergman, 8. Fisher, A. Daas, I. Now, L. Mendelsohn, A. Mandelberg, 8. Lowis o San Francisce, (. Wise of Sioux City, Ia, G. B. Seckal of Logan, 1a., H. Eiseman of Couucil Bluffs, Ia., and others. Mr. and Mrs. Joslyn's High Five. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Joslyn entertained about forty of their friends at high five at their home on Davenport street W adnesday evening. The house was profusely decorated with lilies, tulips and roses, which filled the air with their fragrance and added much to the evening's enjoyment. Aftera lively contest in which thirteen games were played, dainty refreshments were servod and followed by the distribution of prizes. The first ladies’ prize, & very uniquo hand painted placque with degorated stand, was carried off by Mrs. Josoph H. Blair, The second prize, s beautiful tissue per and satin novelty in tho shape of umbrelia filled with choice flowers was won by Mrs, D. C. Dunbar, The first gentleman’s prize, asilver match safe, which represented & partially burned candle 'in the candlo stick, was won by Mr. C. 5. Raymond. The second prize, a dainty hand embroldered handkor- chief case, fell luto the hands of Mr. F. Jaynes. 'he guests resent were: Mr, and Mrs, D.C Dnnhr.%{r‘ and Mrs, . D, VaaCourt, Mr and Mrs, E. V. Lowis, Mr. and Mrs, C. 8. Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. F. N, Jaynes, Mt and Mes, J. J. Gibson. Mr. and Mrs, Honry Jaynes, Mr. and _Mrs. Harry Lawrie, M. !» and Mres, Blum, My, and Mrs, H. C. Akin, Dr. and Mra, B, F. Crammer, Mr. and Mrs, Milton Konnard, Mr. and Mrs, D. V. Sholes, Mr. and Mrs.' A. M. Pinto, Mr. and Mrs, Will- iam Curtls, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Burlingane, Mr. Frank Alexander, Miss Imogene Alex- ander, Mr, and Mrs, J. H, Blair, Mrs, L. D, Fowler, Mrs. C. E. Farnsworth, Apropos of February 14, Onting. All talk of Cupid, hearts and darts Is now considored trash, And the girl who gets tha 'valentines Is the one who has the cask. Mre. Alexander's Entertainments. One of the busiest society women this week has boen Mrs, W. H. Alexander, who has given thres very charming entertainmonts begining with a tea on Wednesday, asupper onThursday and a high five party Friday evening. The Alexander residence situated at 1234 South Thirty-first street, while not large, is pleasantly arranged for just such affairs as those given during the past week. The decorations wore very vretty, lilies and hyacinths predominating. which is always effcctive, entered largely into the decorations, makiig a pretty back- ground for the flowers. A very novel method was introduced at the Kensington on Wednesday by which partnors were ablo to find one another. Divided quo- tations were used for partiers and com pleted quotations indicated the tables, Forinstance the quotation, “Still waters run deep,” was halved, the persons hotding the two parts be- ing partners. Two completed quotations were placed on each table, and the porsons holding these quotations occupied that particular board. Then in addition ribbons were used to assist the guests in determining where they wero to sit, Assisting Mrs. Alexander Wednesday were Miss Lila Alexander. Miss Tukey, Miss Webster of St. Joe and Mrs. Hi The guests present were: Mesdames | Antes, Auglin, Ackerman, Bartlett, E. M. Bartlett, Benton, T. C. ' Bruner, Dr. Brown, Frank ' Brown, Blist, Birkhauser, Boulter, E. A. Benson, W. E. Clarke, Claf- lin, Covell, Cook, Cumings, Colpetzer,’ Colo, Dickey, Dale, DuBois, Istabrook, Gordon, odrich, of Chicago, Howell, Haz- tt, John Hamiltou, Hicks, Haver, Minor, or, Palmer of Chicago, Riloy, Ray~ nolds, Raymond, Squires, Sholes, Shields, Sunderlaad, Treat, T Wilkios, Wilbur, Wolle, Whitney, Misses Alloxander, Imogene - Alexander, ' Ada Alexander, Compbell, Dayvis, Ellen Davis, Sanderson, Shattuck, Tukey, Tatum, Bessie Tatum, Waebster, “Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs, Alexander entertained a numberof friends at supper. To the gentlemen wore given conundrums and fo the ladies the answers, and the per- sons holding the question and’ answer were partuers to luncheon, a very delightful inno- vation, by the way. Supper was served at small tables, there being four conrses. After the supper the conundrums furnished a ple ant theme for conversation, the question suggesting wmany others 'to the guests, who were: Mr. aund Mrs. Allen, Mr. and Mrs, Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs, Burt, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell' Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Baum, Mr. and Mrs. Clouser, Mr. and Mrs, Dumont, Dr. and Mrs. Duryon, Mr. and Mrs, Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs, Hoagland, Mr. and Mvs, Havtman, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis, Mr. and Mrs. Rustin, Mr.” and M Ray- Mr. aud M, S Sommers, ~ Rov. 3 Scott, Mr. and . Tulleys of Council ‘Blufts, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. Wellor, M=, and Mrs, A. Wyman, Mr. ana Mrs. Clark Wood man. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs, Alexander brought their series of delightful affas to a close by giving a high five party, which like tho entertainments preceding, was successful 10 a degreo. Having mtroduced two new ideas in the manner of choosing partners, it was thought that innovation could no further go, but again were the guests treated to a surprisein the manrer of selecting partners. This time Mother Goose's Melodies had todo service, a line of a four-line stanza being given to each lady and gentlemau. The first and third lines and tho second and fourth lines thus bo camo partners, The verse was printed on the table cards and it was a very easy mattor ts decide at which table the holders of . the particalar verse would play. After a number of games, prizes, which were very pretty, were awarded as follows: The first lady’s prizo,a _very pretty watar color framed, was won by Mrs. Branch and the sccond 'lady’s prize, a case of pertume, was awarded to Mrs, Kelley, The first gen- tlaman’s prize, a collar, cuff and button case of leather, was carriéa off by Mr. K. M. Powell and Mr. C. " N. Dictz captured the secoud gentleman’s prize, a plush framed shaving glass. Refresaments wero served after the game was discontinued, the guests participating being Mr. and Mrs. Ames, Mr. Frank Alex- ander, Miss Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Ben- jamin'S. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. David Baum, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Baum. Mr. and Mrs. Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Claflin, Mr. and Mrs. Clowry, Mr. and Mrs, Chase. Mr. and Mrs. Colpetzer, Mr. and_ Mrs. DuBois, Mr. and Mrs. J. J.'Dickey, Mr. and Mrs, L. J. Drake, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Dictz, Dr. and Mrs' Eddy, Mr. and Mrs. Estabrool, Mrs. (iraves, of Chicago; Mr. Guion, Mr. and Mrs. Haryoy, Mr. and Mvs. Hicks, Dr. and Mrs, Joves, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Kelley, Mr, and Mrs. 'Mclntosh. . Mr. and Mrs. Naugle, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kennedy, Mr. -and Mrs. Purvis, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Squircs, Dr. and M. Charles Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Thurston, Mr. and Mrs. Tillson, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wheeler, jr, Mr. and Mrs, Van Kuran, Mrs. Hazelett. w¥ou owo me fivo dollars, papa," said hel, ‘And Ethol owes mo five,” said mamina. “Well,” roturaed papa, ‘‘inasmuch as mamina owes mo five, lot us call it all off, and 0 square the family circle, They Played High Five. A charming entertainment was that given by Mr, undMrs. J. N. Campion on Thursday ovening at their residence, 2112 Lake strect. The rapidly approaching lenten season ap- peared to give, if possible, o keener cdge to the enjoy ment of high five than usual and the midnight hour bad struck before the game ended and the winners wereannounced, Mrs, Bates and Dr. Hanchett carried off tho prizes whilst the consolation souvenirs fell to the possession of Mrs. Lally and Dr. Foote. ‘Those present_were: Mr. and Mrs. Bates, Mr. ana Mrs. Brogan, Mr. and Mrs. Chad- wick, Mr. and Mrs. Ewiug, Mr. and M; Gates, Dr. and Mrs. Hanchett, Mr. and M Holbrook, Mr. aud Mrs, Sully, Dr. and mrs. Park, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patreick, Madame Powell, Madame Patrick, Miss Powers, Dean Gar ner, Rev. dner of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mr. Sears, Dr. Foote and Mr. Clarence Chad- wick. A Ladies' Social Session. Oneof the most enjoyable affairs of the season oceurred last Saturday at tho res deace of Mrs, J. L. Harris, 2618 St. Mary's avenue. Itwas termea o “ladies’ social ses slon,” and was given in honor of Miss Fan- nie Bonns, one of Milwaukee's society young Idies and & nioce of the charming hostess. The afternoon was passed in a most enjoya- ble manner, interspersed with recitations, vocal and instrumental music. At 5 o'elock the guests were ushered into the pretty diu- ing room and sat down toa luncheon dell- cutely prepared in six courses. The session was then continued until 5 o'cloek, when the gonts departed, much pleased with the novel ontertainment. Among those present wero: Misses Clara Schlesinger, Sadie Schlesinge Hattie Becker, Mamio Becker, Addio Ne man, Tillie Newman, Clara Rindskopf, Flora Adlér, Carrie Goldsmith, Ella Heller, 'Lizzie Isaacs, Eva Kohn, Bettie Seligsohn, Doilio Pollack, Minnie Stem, Julia Bloom, Lowa City, In.; Hattio Roizenstein, Allegheny Pa.; Pauiine Mandelbaum, Detrolt,Mich. ; Faunie Bouns, Milwaukes, and Mesdames B, Kohn, L. Rothschild, S. Schlesinger. A Matinee Luncheon. Mrs, H. B, Coryell of Orchard Hill gave a most charming 1 o'clock luncheon and high five party on Thursday. After partaking ot dainty viands from china painted by the hostess, tho ganies began. Favors consisting of a plece of royal Worcester china and cut gluss rost for carving set, were captured by Mrs. Smythe and Mrs, Kelton. The invited guests were: Miss Jane Adaws of Winous, AGES. Mesdamos Hawsia, Gibson, Wheolr cron Wheeler, —Templeton, Cooper, Falker, Mapes, Mansfield, Rubl, Hail, Wecks, Austin, Gowe, Sheorar, Smytne, Driscoll, Patterson, Bohn, Webster, Van Horn, Wick- ersham, Mrs, Smith, Miss Smith, Mrs. Kel- ton, Mirs. Browne, Taylor, Mueller, jr., Mss Pearl Hartman, Miss Coryoll Wood and Mrs, Dr. William Aruold, The Girls, God Pless Thom. A TRIOLET, "Tis oasy to wed, And all ean afford jt— Trust heart and not head— T8 €8y 10 Wedwm. Love's wealth ever fled Frrom the man who would hoard It. 'Tis easy to wed, Andall can afford it! New York Herald. HER ROO, A still, sweet atmosphero that scems To favor most poetic dreams ; The scent of violets half sl In April forests cool and deep A delicate and graceful bent Of maiden fancy evident In fall of drapery, and in hue Soft chosen, where the light shines through; Andall chaste thoughts made manifest, And youth's delicious hopes expressed In this doar room, wherein are seen The pureness of her days sorene, And'neath its snowy curtains spread The sacrod whitoness of hor bed New Orleans Times-Demoerat, 10 THE ROSK IN HER HAIR. Poor little rose, I pit ot 0s Oporto’s wine when fraity! Tortured an evil hour or two Just to adorn a willful boauty, Minn. % T know her well, too well, alas | Just watch the fairy as she dances!) She wears my heart—but let that pass, Itsdead. Sho killed it with her glances, Your fate, poor rose, is such as mine— To be despised when youare faded. Yet she's an angel —ha'f divine And still an oqual half dograded. Munsey's Weekly. IS EXPLANATION. I kissed her. Yes, Twill admit it, We two were alone iu the hall, Her roses wero red, and the perfume Got intomy head, that was all. By Jove, but it wasn't my fault, man— "Twas her own—sho wis ravishing fair; Hor lips were liko rose leavos uncurling, And her eyes were like stars, and hor hair Was as sweet as the breath of wild violets Lord love you, how eould I resist ! A man’s only human whatever, And that woman was mado to be kissod. Springfeld Graphic. Mrs. General Cowin's Reception. Thursday from 3 until 6 Mrs, Goneral Cowin received at her residence, 3 Worth- ington place, assisted by Mrs, J. N. H. Pat- rick, Mrs, Henry W. Yates, Mrs. Lyman Richardson, Mrs. W. V. Morse, Miss Yates, Miss Besslo Yates and Miss Wakeley. The rooms looked exceodingly beauviful under their wealth of floral decorations of white and green. The mantel m the drawing room was effectively embowered in Easter lilies and hyacinths; the dining room mantel the same. Throughout the whole lower por- tion of the house tall palms and pretty ferns added greatly to the beauty of the scene. On the second landing of the wide stairway a number of palms wero grouped, and tower- ing above them a hand§ame specimen of the Indiarubber tree attraéted great attention. Near the dining room entrance was sus- vended a silk banner upon which was printed the programmo of fmusic rendered by the "Musical ~unionj orchestra sta- tioned in the upper hall Another banuer on the second floor told this story : PROGRAMME election, Gasperone. otte, Cllo. . Black Mantels Hungarian Dance, Characteristic Plec filloc ker .Wehror Bucalossi Brahms n, Silenberg Languetto hiers ribulkn Boohierinl ... Offenbach attired in a emoroidered "l'l«-('ll.\lmhl ' anish Das votte, Bea Bocherind M ) 4 Selection, Mrs. Cowin was boautifull, gown of white sillc with blac} crepelisse, yellow rosess Mrs. Pairick wore o very handsome cos- tume of gray silk trimmed with white lace, Mrs. Yautes, who is always a well dressed woma, wore a costuma of gray silk em- broidered with white cropo lisse. Mrs. Richardson, a golden brown satin, entraine. Mrs. W. V. Morse. white silk. Miss Yates, a pretty gown of gray crepe. Miss Bessio Yates, a bandsome rose colored crepe, Miss Wakeley, greon silk, trimmed with gold. Tho dinine room table was quite simply set, a cluster of hyacinths and lilies making pretty and offective center picce. Anong the very large number of guests present during the afternoon were Mosdames Guy Barton, Benjamin Smith, Miss Smith, Mrs. M. T. Patrick, Miss Millard, Mrs. Mc' Kenna, Mrs. J. M. Brown, Mrs. Doctor Pin- ney of Council Bluffs, Mis, Clinton Briggs, Mis, arles M. roitt, Mrs, A H. Cooley, Miss Cdrter, 'Mrs. R. E Gaylord, ~'Mrs. G W. _ Lininger, Mrs. J. H. McIntosh, Mrs, C: J. Groene, Miss Nash, Miss Carter, Mrs. H. D. Esta’ brook, Mrs, Colpetzer, 'Mrs. Levi Carte Mrs, Deniso Barkalow, Mrs. D. H. Wheeler, jr., Mrs. 7. J. Rogers, Mrs. Samuel Burus, Miss Burns, Mrs, Alfred Millard, Mrs, C. B. Rustin, Larynx —Miss Oldie Wayback s very proud of herancestry; she told me last night that her family dated back to the time of the conquest, but I doubtif she could produce proof of it, Miss Giddy Newtolds—Proof! What proof do youneedi Look at hevself. Me. and Mrs. Hale's High Five. Tho delightful home of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hale, 2407 N street, South Omaha,was fllea Wednesday evening with a very pieas- ant compauy made up of the friends of the host aud hostess, who gave a high five party in honor of their charming guests, Misses Phoebe Phillips and Kate B Hayes of Piatte Center. The artistically decorated parlors and the elegaut costumes of the ladies made the scene one of the most bril- lant ever witnessed in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Hale were assisted in receiving by Misses Kate E. Hdayes, Phebe Phillips an Mollie Condon. Thoso present were Mr, and Mrs. G. L. Hollo of Omaha, and Mrs. John = M. _Glasgow, Mr. and Mrs. Epes Cory, Mr. and 'Mrs, James Plnllips, Mrs. Jennic Walker of South Omaha, Missos Phoebe Phillips and Kate £, Hayes of Platte Center, Minnio Moriarty, Larie and Carrio_Giadomini of Omaha, Hermance Laur, Moulite Taur, Huldah Mambert, Sadie B. AckePulia Kyne, Molle Condon and Jennie C: of South Omaha, and Mos: RRobert”" Russell, Albert Beaton, Frank Beaton, Morris J. Barron, P. J. MoGrath and Frk P. Moriarty of Omaha ana William yne, Dr. Thomas Kelly, James F. McIReytblds, Prank P, Clif- ford, A. R. Kelly, W, Sage ana D. B, Condon, g Aftern serles of fntéHesting beautiful and appr awarded the winnors, ! resented with the' Lambert with tho sec while Messrs, Frank P'foriarty and A. R, Kelly were respectivel¥’iawarded first and second prizes to the gofttiemen. Miss Mario Gia comini was awardsf“the ladies' consola- tion and Mr. Morris . #farron the ~gentle- man’s consolation prizo, Marriages of'the Week. NELMS ANT/ECHAAW. & marriage is announced of Mr. Warren J. Schaaf, cashior for Sloan, Johnson & Co., to Miss Bossie L, Nelus of Bath, II.. The wedding ceremony will take place on_Febru- ary 12 at Bath and the newly wedded couple will bo at home to friends at 1402 South 'll")wunly-elxhth street, this city, after March Dr, ames, six to prizes wero Herman ce Luur t and Miss Huldah prize for ladies, DE MARS AND FOLDEN. Rev. C. W, Savidge upited in marriagd at his residence on Wednesday evening, Miss Adele J. Do Mars and Mr. Lloyd W. B, Holden, THOMAS AND BRENGLE, A very pretty marriage occurred on Janu- ary 21 at the residenco of Mr. A. E. Thomas, Forty-seeond and Hamilton stroots, when Mr, John M. Brengleof San Autonio, Tex., and Miss Fannie L. Thowas wers bound in ‘wed- lock bauds. The wedding presents wero use- ful and numerous. The happy couple will soon depart for their future home in San Aa- tonfo, careying with thom thoe best wishes of a host of friends, The Wogd Reception. Me. mnd Mrs. A. P, Wood gave a brilliant roception on Thursday evening at their rosi- dence, 128 South Twenty-fifth street. It was avery large gathoring, but tho arrangemen ts for receiving the guests wereso complete in overy detail that everyono prossnt was made to feel thoroughly at home. The floral decorations were magnificent and much taste was displayed in placing them in the various rooms, the spacious din- ing room being espec noticeable in this rospect, A very uniquo and striking feature was the beautiful center piece formed in the shape of an umbrella and it goos without say- ing that the table was loaded dowa with all the delicacies procurabl at this season of the your, . Mes. Vorlins, Mrs. Deniso, Miss Collter, Miss Perkins and Miss Wood as- sisted in raceiving the guests, Among those present wero the following: Dr. and Mrs. Denise, Mr. and Mrs. Darrow, , Mr. and Mrs. Dumont, Mr. and Mrs, Day, Mrs. Mrs. Dickey, Mr. and ' Mrs. and Mrs. Fleming, Mr. and Mrs. isher, Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs, Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs, Fergnson, Mrs. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Grigor, Mr. and Mrs, Gaylord, Mr. and Mrs. Grable, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, Dr.and Mrs, Gifford, Mr. and Mrs. Gam' ble, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Gillispie, Mr. and Mes. ifawley, Rev, and Mrs. Harsha, Dr. and Mrs. Hoffivan, Mr. and Mrs. Haines, Mr.and Mrs. Howard, Mr. and Mrs Huntington, Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb, Mr. and Mrs, Hughes, Mr. ‘and Mrs. Hendrix, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkes, Mrs. Hopkins, Madam Hickman, Mrs. Hous ton, Mrs. Hermaun, Mr. and Mrs. Ives, Mr. and Mrs. Irving, Mr and Mrs. Jame Mr. and Mrs. Joplin, Mr. and Mrs. Kinsman, Mr. and M. Kirkendall, Mrs. J. K. Meredith, Mrs. Etta Matheson, Mr. and Mrs. Munroe, Mrs, Miller, Mr. gud Mrs. Nichols, Dr. and_Mrs. Parnell, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, Mr. and _Mrs. Perine, Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Mr. and_ Mrs. Parotto, Mr, and Mrs. George Pattorson, Mr. and Mrs. D, C. Patterson, Mr, and Mrs, O, Pratt, Dr. and Mrs. Pinney, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Poor, M. and Mrs. W, L. Patterson, Miss Bowman, Mr. and Mrs, _Remsey, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond, Mr. and M. Rol- lins, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, Dr. ana Mrs. Smith, Rev. and Mrs, tt, Mr. and Mrs, Kenoard, Mr. and Mrs, Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs, Kilpatrick, Mr, and Mrs. Kelly, Dr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Mr. and Mrs. R. Kelly, Mr, and Mrs. Ludington, Mr. and Mrs. Lomax, Mrs. Littl, Mr. and Mrs. McCartney, Mr.' and’ Mrs. Morseman, Mr. and Mrs. Morse, Mr. and Mrs, Mills,' Mr. and Mrs, Max Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Moyer, Mr. and Mrs.' Moritz Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. J, H. Millard, Mr. and Mrs. Will B, Millard, Mr. and Mrs. Alf Millard, Mr. and Morseman, Mr. and_Mrs, McConnell, and Mrs, Morehouse, Mr. Mr.and Mrs. McKell, Dr. d Mrs, Snyder, Mr, Smith, Mr. and_Mrs. Sharp, and Mrs. Schemerhorn, Mr. and Mrs. Switzler, Mr. and Mrs. Stadden, Mr. and Mrs. St Smith, Captain aud Mrs. Sarson, Mrs. W. B, Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood, Mrs. Stubbs, M, and A h Mrs. Swobe, Mr. and Mrs. Squires, Di Mrs. ‘Tilden, Mr. and Mrs. Towle, M Mrs. Woodworth, Mr. and Mrs. Welsh, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Wing, Mr. and Mrs. Welshans, Mr. and Mrs. Wolle, Dr. and Mrs, Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Yost, Mrs, Zahner, Mr. and Ms. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Mr. and_Mrs. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Austes, Mr. and Mrs. Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Barto, Mr. and Mrs, Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. Boggs, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Buck, Mr. and_Mrs. Bogue, Mr. and Mrs. Burt, Mr, and Mrs. Buchanan, Dr. and Mrs, Beyant, Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Botkin, Mr. and Mrs, Coé, Mr. and_Mrs. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Cady, Mr. and Mrs. Coutant, Mr. and Mrs. Carrier, Mr. and Mrs, Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Cobb, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney, Mr. and Mrs, Collins, Mr. and Mrs, Christian, Mr. and Mrs. Creigh, Mrs. Collier, Mrs, Cuming, Mrs. Carisle, Mrs. Cook, Mr. and Mrs, Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Doud. The Poor Wal'-Flowers. There were wall-flowers thero by the dozen, Unpartnered they half filled the hall, And looked with sad eyes on the dancers— And yet ’twas a charity ball. A Song Recital. The Ladies' Musical soclety will give their next recital Thursday, February 12, at the Lininger gallery, the programmo being.in charge of Mr. emd Mrs. H. D. Estabrook, with Mrs. MeIntosh accompanist. Owing to Wednesday, their regular day boing Ash Wednosday, the programme will be given on Thursday Which is as follow: PROGRAMM Isafrel.... sossoarass e TEias (Words by | r Alien Poe.) And the Angel Isafrel, whose heart-strings are n lul nd who has the sweotest voice of all God's creatures. —Ko . Mr. hrook. Per sua madie ando u il i (Linda DI Chamounix.) Mrs. Estabrook. a1 b riar . Mr. Estabrook. of Spring, G ...King a. Poor Wou Vogriot b, TheJolly chuffer Duet.—Messen Len Hoffmann Mr. Estabrook. Mrs. Estabrook. The Pining Flower Rotoli Mrs. atlon.... . Widor istabrook. Invo b Mr. Estabrook, 8 Love thoughts... ... b, Es muss efn Wunderbar e, The Maiden and the Butterty Mrs Estabrook. Duet.—Serenata (Mofistofel Mr. Estabrook, M Sehumann ... Lisat D'Albert .. Bolto A Social at Metropolitan Hall. The ofice employes of the United States wind engine and pump company gave a social at Metropolitan ball on Friday even- ing last. The entertalnment consisted of dancing and card playing, and during tho evening a sumptuous repast was served in tho hall. It was an eminently successful af- fair trom every poiut of view, and_will long be remembered with pleasuro by all who participated in it. Among those present were the following : Mosdames Koss, Buck, Moore, Gannon, Shane and Hall. Misses Osburn, Rich, Beck, Moore, Smith, Bradley, Sexauer, Rich, Ciark, Hartman, Calligan, 'and also Misses Chamberlain and Spooner of Council Bluffs. Messrs. Ross, Buck, Moore, non, Shane, Hall, Grifiths, Rico, C Starkweather, Dogle, Turner, Howell. Beck, Stacy, Grifitns, Godman, Youse, Smith, Grumlick, Franklin, Harper, and alsn Messts. Stacy and Spooner of Coun’ cil Bluffs, i Remington-McCormick Recept'cn It rewinded one very much of the old days to see the McCormick residence at Eighteenth and Capitol avenus thrown open to the beau moude, as it very often was before aflliction castits pall over the house- bold. The reception given Friday afternoon by Mrs. Arthur Remington and Mrs, Harry McCormick brought outa host of people, many of them the representatives of the old families, and these, together with an army of younger society people, gave to the affair @& prominence in keeping with the standing of one of the oldest fam- ilies in the city. ‘The house, which 1s one of the roomiest. iv town, is beautifully adapted for entertainments such as the one of Friday. No matter how many peopla are pres- ent there is no feeling of acrush in oue's mind and per consequence the enjoyment be- comes great)y heightened. Myriad roses, palms, ferns and smilax made up the decorations which were exceed- ingly pretty and graceful. ‘The orchestra was stationed in an alcove off the salon and hidden from the yuests by @ beautiful screen of smilax, a very effective arrangement by the way, yet none of the beauty of the music being 1ost by the barrier of green, A very large room on the south of the hall was daintily decorated and in it Miss Mc- Clelland and Miss Emily Wakieley held coury over the sherbet, which they served like vet- ernns of many o hard-fought season. The dining room was a bower of beauty in smilax and palms. The banquot table was pesutifully set, the center piece beng Jonquits In @ cut glass flower holder. Candel- abra occupied cach corner, and the flood of mellow light they shed over the scene made it almost a fuiry picture. But of those who assisted Mrs. Remington and Mrs, Harry McCormick in receiving. They were Mrs. Mulr, Mrs, Bradford and Mrs. Dan Wheeler, jr., while upon a bevy of pretty girls, Miss Hongland, Miss Bishop,Miss Burns and Miss Curtis,de- volved the duty of looking after the muterial wfi{_‘m of tho guests. retty on this occasion, wore & beautiful dress of gray crepe, on traln. Mrs. Harry MeCormick wore & handsomo dress of white embroidered tutle, her slippers and gloves boing of the same color, and she carried a bunch of beautiful roses Mrs. Bradford was in a gown of blue crepo which received many deserved compliments for its beauty. Mrs. Dan Wheeler, jr., one of the handsome women of the city, wore au effective costume of black uet trimmed ull around the sloeves and neck in gold braid Mrs. Muir, a dainty figured costume of chuna silk Miss Bishop, striped not over yellow silk Miss Burns, who has the very happy fac- ulty of making friends and keeping them, therefore a great favorite in the smart world, worea pretty gown of light green crepe trimmed with white moussolline do soie. Miss Hoagland wore a London mado gown of embroidered India silk ana violet crepe rimminge, Miss Jennie McClelland, striped not over vellow siik Miss Emily Wakoloy pink and blae silk. The Smith Di g Party. The season which is so rapidly drawing to an end has been distinguished for the large number of its receptions, Kensingtons and card parties, the bails and dancing parties being anything else but numerous. Of the latter, however the dancing party given by Mr, and Mrs. Benjamin Smith in honor of their daughter on Wednesday evening at their residence, 1900 Capitol avenue, was by far the crowning event of a very brilliant season in the smart world. The receiving party wer north drawing room, the large hall and the dining room being cleared for dancing. In addition to Mrs, Smith and Miss Smith thoso assisting in receiving were Mrs, Richardson, Mrs. W. V. Morse, Mrs. Colonel Sheridau, Mrs. Truitt, Miss Summers, Miss Hoagland, Miss Laura 'Hoagland, Miss McCord of St. Joseph, Mrs. John Horbach, Miss 1jams, But of the decorations ! It was evidently the aimof Mrs, Smith to provide something different in_the way of floral adornmont, and she brought to bear the knowledge gained by years of ussocia- tion with exclusive circles in Boston to ac- complish what 1s universally conceded to have been the most oxquisitely and elabor- ately decorated home ever secn in Omaha, To those who have been permitted to enjoy the hospitality of eastern people the party of Wednesday evening was very suggostiv There was an air of castern tact and taste about it which was thoroughly delightful There was no steaining aftor effects, every- thing being in thorough harmony with the surroundiv The mantels were banked with tulips and n us, whilo in_endless profusion palwms 1d ferns nodded their heads to the enliven- ing talk aud chatter of the guests and the be- witching strains of an orchestra stationed in the vestibule of the main entrance, the guests bewg admitted at tho side door. The folding doors were screened with smi- lax and potted plants, while palms orna- mented the angles of the rooms, lined the stairway and made a forestof green through- out both upper and lower flooi In the upper hall the decora- tions were Japinese in character, a pretiy effect being obtained by suspending Japanese umbrella in one corne ber with innumerable lauterns and v, It was real girestive of a flower show ratherthan the beauty show which 1t turned out to be, for the devotees of Lho beautiful world were there in great num- ors, Mrs. Smith was prettily attired in_a gown of black velvet trimmed with white jace. Miss Smith wore a becomiug costume of white embroidered crepe lisse, Mrs, Truitt wore a pale grey embroidered crepe. a white chiffin about th > shoulde Mrs. Sheridan lookel particularly distin- euished in a gown of white lace, decollote. Mrs. Richardson wore an claborate costume of black lace embroide in black beads, the court train of black satin de Lyon with trailing_vines. Miss McCord wore a pretty gown of white net over white silk, Miss Margaret Williams wore a combina- tion costume of the provailing English fash- ion, whito brocade with ruffies of moussel- line de soie. Miss Doane appeared in a swoet gown of of mulle, full skirt, trimmed with lace. Miss Curtis, green crepe trimmed with blackbirds, Miss Yates a golden brown with ritbon, Among the large number of guests present were: Mr. and ‘Mrs, Joseph Lehmer, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Wood, Mr.and Mrs, Carrier, General und Mrs. Brooke, Mrs, Hill, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Morse, Mr. una Mrs. Met- calf, Mrs. Charles Deuel, Mr. Mrs. C. Will Hamilton, Mr. and Mss. Victor Cald- well, Mr, and William Povpleton, Me, and Mrs. George Pritchett, Mrs, John Hor- bach, Mr. and Mrs. Damel Wneelor, Mr. and Mvrs, George Paterson, Colonel and Mrs, Sheridan, Mr. and Mrs. Rollins, Mr. aud Mrs. McCord, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Reed, Mr. and Mrs, Meday, Mr. and Mrs, Baum, Mr, and Mrs, Smith, » and s ussey, Mr. and Misses stationed in the net trimmed dlland, Doune, Woolworth, Hibbard, Barker, I tis, McCord of Joe, Boyd, Bishop, ljams, Williams, Carter, Bessie Yates, Mr. Lander, Mr. Shears, Deering, Mr. Hodges Mr, Drake, r. Guiou, Mr, Wyman, Mr. Will Wymai . Coles, Mr. Bald- idge, Mr, W. F. Smith, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Choate, Mr. Horton of BBoston, Mr. Crofoot, Mr. Fairfield, Mr. Charles Howe, Mr. Will Kennedy, Mr. Clinton Briggs, Mr. Curiis Turner, Mr. Coughlin, Dr, Wilcox, Dr. Sum- mers, Mr. Milton Barlow, Mr. Luther Drake, Mr. John Patrick, Mr. Churles Wilson, Mr. Frank Hamilton, Mr, Berlin, Mr. Goorge Squires, Mr. and'Mrs. Jesse Lacev. Their First Anniversary. Friday evening, February 6, in honor of the first year of their weaacd lite, the beau- tiful home of Mr. and Mrs, A. H. Kayse 2845 Burt street, was opened for the recep- tion of friends. The pretty decorations of flowers lent' enchantment 1o the programme of entertainment, which cousisted chicily of music and games, followed by the serving of refreshments. The host and hostess re ceived many tokens of their friends’ regard, togethor with best wishes for ali the futuro years of their wedlock, and as the party of young peoplo 1oft the happy sc euch’ one could but feel that the charming epoch of life, Tho guests present were Misses P Van Waggoner, Pnilbrick, Pratt, & Rose, Linderholm, and Mesdames Warr and Prichard, Messrs, Claypool, & Metlen, Mickel, Rose, Stollard, Thomas, Warr and Prichard. ard, A Birthday Party. A pleasant party was tendered Miss Blanche Whitlock Friday afternoon by her mother, that occasion being her sixth birth- day. Mrs. Whitlock was assisted in enter- taining the little ones by Mrs. Gridley, Mrs, Patrick, Mrs, ¥. M. Flyndsbaw of Avlington and Miss Edith Packard. Prizes were offered for the largest soap bubble blown, Master Will Galoraith aud Miss Julia Higginson being the successful ones, Tnose present wero tho Misses Mabel Carter, Lela Miller, Josephine Drake, Julia Higginson, Mattie and Gertrude Aruold, Nina Kinkeaa, Jenunie Gillen, nie Mo- Masters, Bella Oberfelder, Celia Harri Mabel and Mildred Wilcox, Mary Shield: Marie Donison, Mamie Sullivan, Lola Deralon and Gracie Patrick. Masters Will Galbraith, John Aruold, Tom Whitlock, Louis snd Frank Deralon, Leslie and Harry Higgins and Walter Johnson. Kountze Place Fesiival, The Kountze Place high five club was en- tertained by Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Minahan and Miss Lipps at their handsome residence 1805 Sherman avenue on Kriday evening. Miss Lipps surprised her guests by present- ng each with a score card on which sho had designed and painted groups of flowers that were in themselves works of art, and de- lighted the eye with their charming delicacy of detail and wealth of color, stowing her- self to be an artist of no mean order. The guests carried away the cards as mementos of the evening, which, thanks to tho genial hospitality of the host and hostess, will be remembered as one of the liveliest and wost pleasant of the season, Mrs, G. W, Shields carried off the ladies' prize—a charming ching bon-bon case, while Mr., E. D. VanCourt secured the gentlemans' rize for the socond time—a beautifully Remington, who looked uunusually ‘l ecorated calendar. A daluty luuch was served in Mrs. Mina- han'a usunl good taste, which was thoroughly anpreciated by all present, e neact mooting of the clab will bo held ence of Dr. and Mrs. B, F. o Friday oven The following gliests present: Mombors: Mr. and Mrs. J. P, Bay, Mr. and Mrs. E. A, Blum, Jadge and Mrs. Brad- lev, Dr.and Mrs, B. F. Crummer, Mr. and Mrs. D, C. Dunbar, Dr. and Mrs, A. W. Ed- miston, Mr. and_Mrs. George L. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs, L. D, Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. J. J Gibson, M. and Mrs. . D, Hustus, Mr. and Mrs, H. J nes, Mr. and Lewis, M. and Mrs, H. Lawrio, Miss Martin, Judge and Mrs. G W, Shields, Mr. and M E. D, Court. The guests prosent woro: Mre F. L. MeCoy, Mr. and Mrs. . A, Brogan) Mr. ‘and M. Rood, Mr. and Mrs, C. J. Smythe, Mr. T J. Mahoney. were the mombers and The Barker Party. Mr. and Mes. Joseph Barkor gave whal many rogard as the pretiiest highfivo party o the scason Thursday evening at their bosutis ful residence South Eighth and Worthington place. The house was a mass of roses, hyas cinths, smilax, Easter lihes o jardinioros and flower holders, placed on mantles, tables in corners aud everywhere oy would show their beauty best. Mr, and Mrs. Barker have a reputation among the old families of Omaha as leaders in the art of entertaining and their ontertain- wents are sure of being largely attended by the fortunate reciplents of nvitations. Littlo tablos wero seattered through the drawing room, the library and the dining room, and aftor an exeiting series of gamos refreshments were served thereon. The prize witners on th asionwere: Mrs, so- Kenna, who rece a pretty oxidized bon- bon dish: Mis. Richardson won the second, a aninty china jewel case; the booby was taken by Irs, Benunett, who received a pumpkin blossom, The first gentlomen’s prize wis won by Colonel Sheridan, an oxidized mateh- safe; Mr. McKenna reccived the second pretty snakeskin pocketbook with silver clasps; Mr. Bennett winning the booby, & usoful shaving c The guests pres E. M. Morseman, Mr. and Mrs. Morsc Prichett, Mr. and Mrs. 8. D, Barkulow, Mr and Mrs. Lovl Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Ram- soy, Mr. Frank Murphy, Mrs, Cumings, M and Mrs. A. Wakeley, Mr. and Mrs. Cowin’ Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Kitehon, Mr. and_Mrs, B. B. Wood. Mrs. Hinman, Mr.and Mrs. Coutant, Mr. and Mrs, Bennett, Mr. and M, C.'J. Greono, Mr. and Mrs.'S. P Morse, Mr. and Mrs, W. V. Morse, Mr. and Mrs. Horbach, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, Pat. rick, M. Smith, Mr.'and Mrs, MeKenna, A ahy, Mr.and Mrs, Moda allaghor, Mr. nud Mrs, 154 Pock, Mr, and Mrs. Wil Redick, Mr. and Mrs, Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Caldwell, Mr. and Mys, J. H. Millard, Dr. and Mrs. Gifford, Mr. and Mrs. McCord, Mr.and Mrs. Lewis Reod, General and Mrs. Wheaton, Miss Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Nash, Colonel and Mrs. Sheri~ dan, Mr. and Mrs. Metealf, Mr. and Mrs, Wessels, wore: Mr. and Mrs, and Mrs. Guy Barton, nan, Mr. and Mrs. “Ben ud M Mr. and Mrs, ris' Deli htful Reception. It was reserved to Miss Curtls to ine augurate a charming form of society enter- tainment so much in vogue in New York, Washington and Boston society circles, that of inviting & hostof men to au evening ro- ception and gathering about her the buds and the belles of the smart world, girls dis- tinguished for their beaut, and_ their brilliancy, and none will gainsay theasSertion that Miss Curtis succeeded in this most delightfal of particulars, The Curtis iden: Miss ( 517 Vitginia_avenue, was & blaze of light Friday evening, the whole lower portion of the house hayin undergone the magic touch of the florist an the decorator, Ropes of smilax were stse pended from the tops of the mirrors and fos- tooned along the sides of the drawing room and the dining room. Buncles of roses were distributed about the Fooms inrose balls and Jurdinieres, while the mantol and fire place in the drawingg room were o muss of Howors, palms and ferns. Candelabra on either end of the mantel shed a soft light over the animated - scene, while adozen or more lavge reading lamps. with variagated shades stood sentinels over small tables in the dining room, which were pre- sided at by the goddesseswhom Miss Curtis had invited to pour eoffee and chocolate, to serve sherbet and other refreshments. The receiving party was composed of Mrs. S. 8. Curtis, Miss Curtis, Miss Carrio . Cur- tis of California, Miss Thomas of Washington, Mi Knapp and Miss Doane. And’ assistng the fair debut~ anto of the Season in entortaining her guests were Miss Miller, Miss Jennio Murray, Miss Mabel Pratt, who poured coffee and - choco- ate and served sherbert; Mrs. Dan Wheeler, jr, Mrs. MeCormick, Mrs. nswold, ‘Mrs. Riall, Misses ' Emily OpalTouzalm, Margaret ie Yates, Gertride Chambers, Gortio Clark, Leola Cartor, Pearl Hartman, Fritza Barnard, Luna_Dundy, Baum, Hib- bard, Kuight, the Misses Babeock, Miss Swith, Miss McClelland, Miss Brogtch, Miss Bruker'and Miss Burus you find a prettier on than the ones just mentioned | Some of the more fortunate of the young ladics who came early managed to ensconca themselves in large sofas and in vig chairs, and around them the jeunesse doreo of tne metropolis circlea like motbs around the candle. The gowns were in many cas some, some of them being - entir the oceasion, Mus. Curtis worewhite Chinasilk, trimmed with feather trimmiug, entraie. Miss Curees, a pretty gown of white Chinn sill, with pansies and” the Howers sho re- ceived and carriod would have mudo a florist green with jealousy. i e k. Curtis, whito crepe with cathers, Miss Folly Thomas, & great Washington belle, bright, piquunt, a brunette und viry petite, with lovely brown eyes and & voice suggestive of silver bells, wore a sweet gown of green net, trimmed wilh pond lilios Miss Knapp of Racine, another favorit in Omaha circies, wore a beautiful gown of old rose silk, trimmed with ostrich feathers, sud also brocade of the samo shade, Miss Touzalin, & charming bud, wore a pretty costumé of gasiight green crepe, trimmed with pink Miss Wakeloy, pi 4 Miss Chirity F k, o singularly attrac- tive young woman, wore a beautiful gowa of Light blue silk crepe, entraine, with slippers and gloves to match. Mrs. Griswold, ouo of the season's brides held court 10 her wedding gown of whita silk, trimmed with oxauisite lace. Miss Burns wore s pretty blue eashmero trimmed with net. Miss Luna Dandy, trimmed with silk Miss Williams, a dainty costume of mous- seline de soie. Miss I'riza Bornard, another potito eanty, vivacious and clever, wore a gown of white lace trimmed with yellow satin rib- bons. Miss Gertrude Chambers, wnito cropo, trimmed with soft rufties of ‘crepo aud large bunches of daffodils, Miss Jennio Murray, black mousseliine de s010 aud abundance of ‘yellow buttercups, Miss Hibbard, pink silk net over silk. Miss Knight, Whito silk. wirs. Harey McCormick, white whity siik. Mrs. Riall, yellow silk trimmed with bro- cade, Mrs. Dan Wheeler jr.,a sweet gown of black net trimmed with gold. Miss Sheppard, & beautiful Erov crope trimued with whito o in folds in_front and relieved by g of white ribbous, High Five in Dundes Place. Tho membors of the Dundeo High Five club are exceedingly fortunate in having awong them those who understand so_well the art of entertaining. Mr. and Mrs. . A, Swith certainly showed themselves cqual to the occasion Eriday evening, The time passed quickly aud pleasantly and eightoen iames, wore very closely contested. Mrs. We A. Hancock recoived s first lady an exc ingly dninty oxydizod after dinucr coffea spoon with the dite February 0, D1, pretily engraved in the bowl. Mr. C.T. Hamiiton found himself the possossor of & eonveuious and um{ matchsafe of the the same material, ho gonlal and popular preident of the lul ith s wortly wifo carried off to conola, tiou prizes. Mrs. Koith gained a sl sl doll while Mr. Koith, amid snouts of laughtor, received a bottle of catsup, indicating th( (Conttnued on ffth page.) lot ot very hand- new, for dark maroon velvet over