Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 15, 1891, Page 7

THE PERIOD OF PENITENCE. What Ecoiety s Doing During the Lenten H Beason, _ ENTERTAINMENTS OF THE PAST WEEK, he Closing Party of the Assembly A Sunlight Dance at the Garrison—Movements of the Gay World. Now ring the bells of Lent, with chimes of race, Calling the souls to penitenco and prayer; And all the chestnut bells, left in the rac Wring their sad souls with anguish and desnair, Older than sho used to be, notso frosh, as you may see, {Still she hopes on, hopelossly, for her auan of destiny. LENT 18 COMING, Soon in this town Society Will settle down To ploty, When Lent Begins They'll fu the lurch Hilarity and fn church, wents beir sins. Y. Journal, AN AST WEDNESDAY LAMENT, Today Lent begi Repent of your si And put on yoursackcloth and ashes; Nomors routa nor balls, Nor afternoon ealls. Nor cutting of startling dashes, The season for sack cloth and ashes Is with us. The ball room is deserted, the Kensing- ton sewing circle is a memory, the high five arty only a sweet recollection. The fiddlor s oungz up his fiddle and his bow upon the rusty nail, for there will be no more worik for or old Joe until Easter Sunday gives re- ense 10 the self-constituted “dead to the world.” While dancing s interdicted by the laws of X.ent still there may be somo littio of it done on thesly. While the season issupposed to Beouc of repentance and_meditation there Will undoubtedly be some little diversion. The buds and belles will join in lit- oriry pursuits and may be found Saturday mornings ot tho industrial schools teaching the children how to make pinafores and skirts, while the matins and vespers will be religiously attended. In the evenings—well a good many of them will go to the theater because thoy have had solittle opportunity, you know, during the season just ended. And undoubtedly some of the performances they attend may be yogarded in the nature of doing peunauce. ¥or they will be suficiently mediocre to give oue aprofound ennui. Somo of the leaders of the smart world have already drifted eastward and south- ward and there, without the churel’s all seeing eye upon then they will probably con- tinue to make merry until the close of the penitential season, For, according to the custom of the day you may be gay solongas you are not found out, and if there are hegiras to the cast. and the south and other places away from Omaha, it will only be proof that the world weariness is only upon the surface, A merry heart goos all thoday, A sud one tires In o nifle a, Socially tho weok just onded has been very fizet, as might have been expected. The as- sembly on Shrove Tucsday evening brought out. the belles and beaux tor a last dance and Ash Wednesday found a pood many of them on the highly polished floor, ushering in the season of sack cloth with's smile and a gay laugh. But then one must not be hard on the oung, for the dances this season have really Kflen few when former seasons are rocalled. The decision not to give the annual charity ball and the disbandment of The Cotillon de- rived societyof a number of delightful balls, Pae probably they wili be made up when the post lenton season begins, and which comes 50 early that there will be'lots of opportunity for society to tire itselr out following the rythmic flow of the dance music, There wasoncea time in Omahawhen, if you gave a dance or a feast on Saturday night, the stroke of midnight put an end to it as’ promptly as to poor littls Cinderelln’s legendary merey-making. Thearrangements 1o that theend of the w ‘would see the end of the entertainment and that Sun should be honored in form if not in lis winter hos been cliaracterized by tho persistent breach of this observance. = The growth of the practice has been, apparontly, 50 gradual that nobody seems to notice However, wo shall _have ample opportunity Qr penaice durim-she next six weeks or s0 —of which ovligation this note may serve ns 8 reminder. Mrs. High Tono 15 reported by the New “York Sun to have indulged in the following solilbquy: “Iam not & toady, yet I have al- ways triea to make my way into the best circles of society, The manners of the peo- ple thero are “agrecable to me; I like their stylo: their talk is polished; you got choice viands at the table; they are not always harassed about money; the ladies dress beau- tifully and the men tastefully; vou seo fine iotures and other rare things at their houses, JaShioh the air s pleasanter than that of the poor house ; they can entertain you with ac- counts of their foreign tours; they live in the most desirable parts of the town, and dou't need to be nlways skimping und strain. ing. Of course, I like that kind of life, and Jiko to get up into the socicty of peoplo who now how to please my tastes and my mind. YetI am no toady.” ‘The woman of today who prides herself on her painted satin bed cover imagines that this is an entirely new decoration. 1s as old as the time of Paul Veromese, least that’s when it was first heard of. story goes that the colebrated painter wa like many of his kind, inclined to be v eccentric. He accepted the hospitality weulthy family who were spending some time attheir villa in the country, Ho was by no me bowever, an idlé guest, Ho took entire possession of his room, forbid. ding the family toenter it, and not even allowing the the servants to come in, He attended toit himself, and evory morn. ing put the sweepines outside the door, His host, being a sensible man, concluded to lethimdo as he pleased. Soone day, with- outa word of farewell or thanksgiving, the painter disappeired, and the servants taking possossion of his room, immediately made the announcement that the sheet had disap. peared, After somo search they found it rolled up in a corner. On 1t was painted in his best manner a picturo, superb w coloring, of “Alexanderin the Tent of Darius” It was tho painter's method of thaaking his host. First hung as un areas, it was aftor- ward found that the picture showed to better wnumgc when the sheet was laid on the So we of thenineteenth century who claim paiuted shoets as new find out after all that the Italians of the fifteenth century were as wise as we, The man who invents a new figure for the cotillon will certainly be hailed by society as a benefactor, The very debbies of the sea- son, who are generally glad enough to dance without eriticising the steps or movements, have commenced to find fault with the recur: rent monotony of the measures meted out o them, There was a joyous report carly in the sea- son that several of the old time 'leaders— I, C. Barton, W. J. Cartan, Will MeMil: lan, uk Hamilton, Will Wyman— were excogitating figures, but if thoy were thoy must have gotten tired and loft the work undone. Of the men mentioned only Mr, K. C. Bar- tou tigured at all as a leader this season and then only on one occasion. While he led with all Liis old.time spirit there was little uewness iu the mazes on the fioor, There is too littlepf the season Left to expect auythiug in the way of of reliof, but 1t might mot bo a bad idea o0 establish a prize or series of prizes for cotillion novelties for next seasou. This would give the gentlemen pewed a chance to put in the odd hours of o summer to somo effeot and with profit to socioty as well as themselveos, § o scandals which ugland over high i best sort show © broken out in El-y @t private houses of oW society travels in crcles, Gambling was & mania with En, lish people under’ the Georges. Men beg- gred and womon compromised themselves by their losses at cards, and needy aristocrats lived off the products of the games thoy en- couraged at their homes. Then came the eraof public gaming houses, of Crockfora’s and bis rivals, and privato #nmbling died anatural death. Following this the speculation in stocks of the railroad mania time gave the Englisman a chance to risk his money with a fair certainty of losin it. Now that Crockfords are no longer poss ble and stock speculation has becomo un- fashionable, he returns to first principles and the card table is an mccessory of the drawing room, a8 in the days when George (11, was king. So far our socloty has not been badly in- focted by the novelty. Men who want to gamecan readily find the cpportunity at their clubs or in other dircctions. The American woman is not muchof a gambler, away from the race track. What the future has 4n store, though, it would require a bold prophet to predic pecially as the sex shows a marked proficiency at poker and 1s not altogether ignorant of ‘the technicalitics of baccarat, To Miss Li-n O—s. O beauty of-thoauburn hair Worn coiled on your shapely hoad, As freshening a8 the morning air That's blown ncross a pansy bed Does thine own passion’s ardent power Breathe incense on my heart's declino? Fair goddess! bo the fashion’s flower Bt still my glorious Valentine. *The Assembly's Closine Dance. Shrove Tuesday evening the Assembly gaveits closing dancing party, the numberof guests present being much larger than on former occasions. Knowing that Lent was so near at hand the programmes of the belles and the beaux were crowded with dances, and so eager were some of the men to completo their engag ments that theclock was turned back twenty minutes us were also their watches, and some of the fair young women, who had religiously determined not to dance during Lent, found that they had broken their vows atthe be- ginning of the penitential season, The decorations were not particularly elaborate, smilax and palms, with several stands of flowers making up the fioral ar- rangoments Miss McCord, who has been one of the favorites of the season, woro a fiowu of white Brussells net trimmed with gold. ! Miss Emma Hoagland wore an exceedingly pretty Venetian costume of black, yeilow aud green, a combination at once odd ana strik- ing. Miss Hibbard, black crepe trimmed with silver. Miss Knapp wore a very handsome gown of black lace trimmed with natural flowers, which she had arrauged in a very artistic manner. Mrs. Truitt appeared in a red net trimmed with black butterflies. Miss Emily Wakeley, white silk trimmed with pansi Miss D vellow ites. Miss Carter, ycllow tulle over yellow silk and carried o bLeuutiful bunch of American beautie: Miss Folly Thomas, a belle of several Washington seasons, wore a fetching gown of black net trimmed with a dainty vine ot silver, gray gloves and gray slippers com- pleted a perfect tout ensemble. ne wore a handsome new gown of tulle heavily trimmed with marguer- THE OMAHA DAILY BEE SUNDAY, e —— Ladies are especially invited to attend these sales. and 7:30 p. mJ§ Miss Curtis wore black lace and carried a handsome bunch of roses and hyacinths. Mrs. B, B, Wood, white silk trimmed with lace, Mrs. 0. M. Carter wore arich costume of black velvet trimmed with white brocade, entraine, Miss Margaret Williams, white tulle trimmed with gold, and carried a bunch of v flowers. Miss Bessie Yates wore whitesilk trimmed with TOW moire ribbons, he following were among those Erfl"t‘l\t: Mr. and Mrs, Peck, Mr. and Mrs. William Redick, Mr. and Mrs, H. S. Rowlins, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Milard, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Colpetzer, Mr. and Mrs. McWhorter, Misses Mabel Swmith, Williams, Yates, Nash, Balcombe, Carter, Carter of St. Louis, M Cord of St. Joe, Stewart of Council Bluffs, and her ' friend, Miss Beach, Miss Ludingtor Messrs. Will Wyman, Henry Wyman, Charles Saunders, Charles Barton, Curtis Turner, Will Kennedy, Charles Howe, Henry Briggs, Charles Stew~ art, Charles Haas and A. B. Paxton from .tlbu Bluffs, Clark Redick, R. M. Davis of St. o, To Mrs. D—n W—r, Jr. A shatt of sunlight dancing ‘Through the frozen hearts of men, The joys of our day erhancing, Shining full of a glory, as when ‘The skies of & winter grow rosy With tho *passion of " springtimo and flowe; “Takethe worshipping world, sweetest posy, For your Valentiie; you, mistress, aré ours. A Pretty High-Five Party, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Richardson, pi- tolavenue, gave one of the prettiest high- five parties of tho season last Saturday even- ing. The house was pretuly arranged for the occasion, the comfort of the guests hav- ing been a primo_incentive in the arranging of the tables. Dainty satin bags were pro- presented to the guests, with the number of the tables lettered on them in gold. To each winner was presented a chocolate bonbon, and at the couclusion of the series of games, the persons holdiug the largest num- ber of bon bous captured the pri which were as follows: Mrs. J. H. Melntosh won the ladies’ first prize, a_silver witch spoon from Salem, Mass., having a witch on tho handie and three broom sticks, a very unique gift, the ladies’ second prize, a silver hat pin, was won by Mrs. Hussey; the booby, a hand painted book, “To Read and Be Read," was taken by Miss Bishop. The first prize for gentiemeén was captured by Mr. McCon- nell, “Strangers and Wayfarers,” by Sarah Ome Jewett; the second = prizo, an antique calendar, with leather cover and strings was won by Mr. Stebbins; the booby, Soyder's book of rules on High Five daintily gotten up by Mr. Richardson, who made a preity Venetian scene on the cover and in bold letters announced to the winner that o should “Search the seviptures,’ was won by Mr. Charles Hill. The refreshments which followed were quite claborate, the en- semble being perfect in every way. Tho following were the guests prosent: Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hill, Captain and Mrs, Avers, Mr. and Mrs, Hussey, Lieute t and Mrs. uitt, Mr. and Mres, Fred MecCon- nell, Mr. and Mrs. Stebbins, Miss Bishop, Miss Murray, Miss Isaacs, Mr. Frank Ayers, Mr. Charles’ Hill, Mr. Talbot Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Melntosh, An interesting foaturo of the evening, making the game purticularly exciting, was that the table having made thirty-two points first rang the bell, all the tables fllfl'h\u been provided with bells, and under these circum- stances seventeen games wero piayed. To Miss K~y W--y, If Tcould takemyheart from the shrine where it now rosts, And wiil it kneel down humbly as a suppli- ant of thine, d do it, but—Bright beauty, will you let mo o' my best Just smile at meand s I'm your Valentine, u're glad that The High Kive Club Series. Tho last of the series of games by tho High Five club was nlayed last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs, A. L. Lott, Mis- souriavenue and Seventeonth street, The s were members: Mr. and khurst, Mr. and Mrs. James and Mrs, R. A. Powell, Mr, and Mrs. W. B. Check, Mr. and Mry. Ma: honey, Mr. and Mrs, L. 'T. Martin, Mr, and N Samuel G, Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Hopper Mr and Mrs, A, T, Lott, Misses Lille Nitsche, Hormance Tour, Mattie Wallworle and Hattie Stone and Messts. L, T. Martin, Dr, T’ A, Borwick and Bismarck Nitsche. The series consisted of fifty gwmes. Mrs. Sol-Hopper, winning thir- ty ‘games, was awarded fint prize (o the ladics, and Mr. Sol Hopper won tho first gflzu for gentlemen, on thirty-two games won. {rs. Mahoney and Mr. Bismarck Nitscns wero awanded the consolation prizes, China Wedding in Kountze Place, The hospitable aud pleasant home of Dr, and Mrs. B. F. Crummer was invaded Monday eveniog by a number of the friends of the doctorand his wite, each guest bear- ing a china offering, as the occasion was the tweatieth anniversary of their wedding, It C. S RAYMOND Prior to tearing down our present building, to be replaced with a new block on this corner which we shall occupy when completed. In the mean time we have no place to carry such a mammoth stock of goods. They must and shall be sold. Auction. sale will commence, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY (9th, AT 10:30 A, M. . Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Solid Silver and Plated ware, Clocks, Bronzes, Art China, Cut Glass, Pottery, Onyx Tables and Cabinets, Opera Glasses, Umbrellas, Table Cutlery, etc,, all of which will be sold in single lots to suit purchasers, without limit or reserve, The quality of every article will be guaranteed as represented by the auctioneer. Hours of sales 10:30 a. m., 2:30 pe I, - . ¥ C. S. RAYMOND, Jeweler. GCorner Douglas and Fifteenth Streets. J- H. FRENCH will conduct sale. Store will be closed till day of sale. was a-complote and genuine surpriso to the doctor ana_his wife, who had no idea of the gathering until the’ guests begaa to file in, and 1t was amusing to watch the expression on the doctor’s face us the guests took pos- sossion of his house. Tho party first ns- sembled at the residence of C. ¥, Weller and from there marched to the doctor's dwelling. The presents were handsome and mado o benutiful aispl High five and music ruled the hand—refresiments were served andat midnight a motion to adjourn was made but each guest in_explaining his vote stated it was one of the most. pleasant even- ings ever spent 1n Kountz Place, Among those present wero Mr. Bium, Mr. and Mrs. Van Court, M 1. Sheerar, Barnard, Austi Coryell, Webster, Perfeat,Carpenter, Fagan, Neely, Tompletot. Haley, Dr. and Mrs, Bai' ley, Misses Arnold, Knoulton, Adams, Blenk- Wood Coryell and, Wood, Mossrs. Bel- "hompson, Avaold, Bhephard, Dr. Ar- Wecek, Brome, | Patrick, Mr, John Patrick, Mr. Will Crary, Miss Holliday. To Miss M—y D—y. “Sweets to the Sweet,” is a motto oft used, And applied to a figare or face. 1 trust that this rhyme will not be abused When St. Val. pushes forward in place. chery nold; To Miss Li-a H-a. Here's tuck to you and here’s luclk to me, And an April heart thro’ the fading year, And whenever Time's hand moves slow you Entertaining the Social Hour Club, Mrs, J. Hurd Thompson, one of Omaha's most gracious and popular hostesses, enter- tained the members of the Social Hour club ather home, 2574 Harney street, on Thurs- day evening last. The occasion was merrily see, We'll send for Saint Val. with his face of cheer; We'll send for Val. with tho laughing eye, And he will make the hours go by. enjoyed, being devoted to that fascinating Rector, Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin, Mr. g ¢ y et Williams, Mr. and Mrs Wells, Dr. and Mrs. A Sunlight Dancing Party, game, of which Nebraskans never tire, high Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and M General and Mrs. Wheaton introduced a | five, the choosing of the partners introduc- Dunbar, Mr. and Mrs, Powell, Miss Martin, Miss Hamlin, Miss Crummer and others. ing a novel and unique method of selectiou. It was agreed that the partuers aud respec- tive tables should be determined by each guest drawing a eard containing a lie of verse from the “Ancient Mariner,” and as the lines appear in the poem so determining tho positions as to tables and partners, The poem was then aptly and very prettily re- cited by the young daughterof the house, Miss Mamie, the guests dropping into their places at the completion of each line. This method was the source of considerablo mor- riment, all present thoroughly enjoying tho spirit of the entertainment. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs, Dr, Paul, M. and Mrs. Traynor, Mr. and A Mr. and Mrs. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs, Phillips, Mr. aud Mrs, Driscoll, Mr. and Mrs, Tal- mage, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs, Monroe, Mrs. Seymour, Mrs, Hubbard, Mr. Galwaith, i Mrs. Jones and Mr. Monroe carried away the prizes awaried to those winning the most games, the former only losing one game during the entire evening, new feature of society entertainment, which is having a great success in the east, Monday afternoon by giving a delightful dance in the commandant's quarters at the garrison, The house—which is the largest at the fort and is particularly adapted for largoe enter- tainments, the rooms being wide and roomy, and the floors in hard wood making dancing a positive delight—was prottily adorned with flowers and smilax, The band of the Second foot furnished the music, which was a delightful feature of the occasion, General and Mrs, Wheaton was assjsted in receiving by Miss Miller, and as this was the fivst gala oceasion in which the members of the Second were permitted to participate since their return from @ hard campaign among the Sioux, regimentals looked partic- ularly new and bright, and the buttons mo- nopoiized the young ladies from Omaha to the exclusion of every body else, The house was :darkened of course, and a soft, mellow light, from innumerable candles and lamps pervaded the rooms, which pre- sentod a handsome appearanico i thodiffused ight. Mrs. Wheaton was attired in a pretty gown of dark maroon velvet trimmed with brocade, 4 Miss Miller wore white silk trimmed with ace, Mrs. General Brooke appeared in a black walking suit, and black hat. Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Brooke's sister, wore a combination suit of black, the waist being trimmed with pink crepe, black hat, Miss Yates worea very attractive strect costume of bfue. Miss Bessie Yatos, a handsome gown of brown velvet, feather trimming, brown hat ornamented with birds and feathers, Mrs. Ernest Riall wore an exceedingly haudsome gown of greenivelvet trimmed with brocade and a pretty toque to match. Mrs. Captain Humphrey, dark rea velvet suit trimmed with jet, hat to match. Miss Thomas wore a very pretty gown of arl gray silk trimmed with brocade and a i toque covered with pink roses, gray gloves and gray boots coipleted & charmiug costume, [ Miss Curtis, white castinere trimmed with green velvet and lm'g?“ white hat adorned with black birds. ‘. Miss Emily Wakeley wore an electric bluo cloth walking suit, trimmed with velyet and @ pretuy little hat adorned ‘with clover blos- sois. Miss Mabel Orchard, ‘@ light blue china silk and black bounet trilnmed with blue for get-me-nots, Miss Mabel Smith, white brocade trimmed with passementerie and aremarkably pretty Pink crepe hat heavily shltted and adorned with blackbirds. The following were au m‘usmlt: Dr, and M Wilkins, Captain Kesults of Cupia’s Power. SAMMON AND M'FADD On Shrove Tuesday ot 8 o'clock a. m. St. Philomena’s cathedral was the sceus of a quiet but beautiful wedding. The contract- ing parties were Mr. W. E. McFadden and Miss Aggie Sammon, who were attended by Mr. Edward Sammon and Miss Rose Dona- hoe, with Rev. Father McCarthy offic:ating. The groom has been a resident of Omaha for quite a number of years, and for a long time has been one of the principal business maoagers for Ed N. Brown, proprietor of the extensive C. O. 1. grocery firm of this city and Council Bluffs, Ta. The bride is an ac- complisbed young lady, who fora long time past has been the cashier in the Boston dry goods store, The many costly and beautiful prosents which they received were ovidences of the esteem in which both tho bride and groom are held by their friends and acquaintances. On the évening of thelr wedding day, be- tween the hours of 7 and 10 o’clock, a recop- tion was held at the new home of tho nowly married EDHEIQ at 1013 I.ard street, where quite a number of the friends of the' young couple met for the purpose of extending con- gratulations and good wishes. A duner was also served, the menu_ consisting of all the #ood things of the season, which was cn- Joyed by all the guests, ‘Among those presont were: N. Brown, The Premier High Five Club, On Wednesday evening the Premier High Five club was entertained by Mr, and Mrs I New at the family residence on upper Dodge strect. Twelve spirited games wero played, Mrs. Aaron Cahn and Mrs. Georgo Heyn winuing the highest number, The re- sult of the draw wasthe awarding of tho first prize, a very handsome Royal Dresden plate, to Mrs, Cahn, and a dainty silver bonbonierre box to Mrs. Heyn. The fortu- nate gentlemen were Mr. 8. Katz, who re- izo, & unique bronze ther- Aaron Cahn the second prize, a very pretty inkstand, Delightful re- ireshments were served, and after another hour of lively conversation the guests ad- journed to their several homes, all having spenta most charming ovening. Those pres- ent were: Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Cahn, = Mr, and Mrs. A. Polack, Mr. and Mrs. Lobman, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cabn, Mr. and Mrs Albert Cahn, Mr. and_Mvs. Movitz May Mr. and Mrs. George Hoyn, Mr. and Mrs, §. Katz, Miss Clara Rindskobf. Ir. and Mis, Ed isses Rose and Winne Donalioe, and Mrs. Pickleman, Mr. and Mrs. W. mmon, Miss O'Connor, Mrs. Sammon, of the bride and Méssrs. John Don- R. A. L. Dick, Georgo A. Beebe, Fred ham, J. DeLee, C. H. Elhinmy, Gus Cal- lahan, Jonn Gropner, L. W. Warren and Edward Sammon, who remained until the approach of midnight when they left again bestowing good wishes and God *spoed upon the happy bride and eroom, KELLY AND MULVIHILL Martin Mulvibill, pipeman at \ house, resumes work tomorrow after a ten days' vest. Martin’s many friends will be surprised but happy to learn that auring this little vacation ho has taken unto himself a winsome wife in the person of Miss Jennle Kelley. Mr. Mulvihill has a little way of doing things quietly, and this is why that on Deceraber 21 he and Miss Kelley, ao- companied by Martin MicKinney and Miss Kate Calahan, skipped away 1o & good priest aud were made husband and wife, To Mrs. H—y McU—k, Across the flickering lamps of flame The maid saw true felicity; She laid aside her maiden namo For elogant domesticity. Her frionds, they shed an honest tear And felt 4 pain plewritical, We missthe bri ght-eyed girl so dear, . 2 engine morning A Valentine Moral, “My beautiful daughter Has gono totne slaughter,” Tonce heard a proud parent romark *Aud mine is still fishing," One answered, ““We're wisting She'll bo swallowed by sowme noble shark, A Pretty Yellow Luncheon. Mrs, F. W. Lee, whohas lately returned froman extended visitto Chicago, gave on Tuesday one of the most perfectly arrangod luncheons given this season. In the dining room, ropes of smilax depended from the ceil- ngto the table, and fastened to the ends those who were pencer, Mr. and er, Captain’ and My personal grief is critical. Mrs, Deapsoy, Captai 1 Mrs. Rowoll, | wero bouquets of ' roses tied with yellow rily: O, Jrifo with theglow of a warni rod wine, | Capiain Kinsey, Captalh ‘Sarcen, Mr. and | bons, wpon_ which o eron Yolloy was Come back and be our Valentine, Mrs. Beuham, Mr. Mallory, Mr. and Mrs. | printed in gold. In addition il tno tan it Webster, *Mr. and M. Jerrolds, Mr. | covers were of yellow sill,, and even the 1itily Dancing in Orchard Hill, and Mrs, Turner, Mr. and Mrs. War | yellow wicker baskets which, hold salted ul. Certaloly the most charming party of the | iog, Mrs. Henry ' Yates, Mrs. Barka- | inonds, contributed thelr mits tr e prevail- scason was given Friday evening by Mrs, W. G. Boun of Orchard Hill, in honor of her charming guest, Miss Adams of Winona, Miun, The beautiful rooms ware orilliant in color and rendolent with the perfume of many roses, High-five was indulged in until nearly midnight,when a dainty luacheon was served, Unique cards apportioned partuers for that low, Mrs. and Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs, Coutant, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick, Mr. and Mrs, Riall, Mr. and ‘Mrs, Whitmore, Dean Giard- ner, Mis. Levi Carter, Mrs. Briggs, Mrs Kilpatrick, Mrs. Brooke, Mrs. Truitt, Colonel aud Mrs. Sneriddn, Captain and Mrs, Ayros, Mr. and Mrs, Barker, Mr. and Mrs, Churchill Parker, Mrs, Charles Smith, Mrs. Brown, Miss Summers, Miss Chambers, Miss Smith, Miss ljams, Miss Balcombe, Miss Curtis, Miss Thomas of Washington, Miss Orchard, ing tone, The luncheon was very elaborate and served in a particularly delightful manner, After luncheon high five was played, Mrs. Howard Baldrideo winning & handsome pitcher as a prize for good playing. The guests were Miss Carrie E. Curtis of California, Mrs. 8. S. Curtis, Mrs. William . Allen, Mrs, Baldridge, Mrs. D, J. Collins, Miss Cock, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs. Dr. Moore, Miss Murray, Mrs. Moutgomery, Mrs. Rich. ovent. ‘Throughout the entire evening down | Miss - Yates, Miss Bosors st 0 b fialomay oo emses straias of muslo by Miller of Kontucky, Miss Waring, Miss | ook s S Wi s Sles. Adivoo n b or luncheon and the | Grace giving of fivst aud second prizes, which wore | M. Veauinn Miss ‘Baum, Miss Hiboard, Miss Wakeloy, Miss Ewily Wakeley, Miss Carter, Miss Barker, Miss Norris, Mis$ Hall, Miss Mayaard of California, Miss Irvine of Carroll, 11, Mr. Heith, Mr. Chrisman, Mr, Powell, Mr! Arrasmith, Mr, McDougle, Mr. Tuttle, Mr. Horton_of Boston, Mr. White, Mr. Clifford Smith, Mr. Ayres, Mr. Robert High Five on Webster Street. Mrs. NathanRothschild entertained quite a number of young ladies at her home, 210 Webster street, on Thursday afternoon in bonor of her sister, Miss Reizenstein of Pittsburg, Pa. The popular gawe high five quaint and elegant and were won by Mrs. L, . Weels, Mrs, Dr. Bailey, Mr. L. F. Weeks and Mr. Haloy, threo rooms were cleared for dancing, most of the company taking part in the gay pleasure, Tho guests: Messrs, and Mesdames M. ——__m | | was indulged in and aplenasant afternoon was passed. The first prize, a beautiful after diuner cup, was taken by Miss Seligsohn; the second, & very lpran,y silver pocket comb, Was won by Miss Haas. Refreshments were served in the dining roomn, which was tastefully decorated with roses and ferns, Among those present were tho Misses Schlisenger, the Misses Now- man, the Misses Adler, the Misses Rinds- koph, the Misses Becker, Miss Ronns of Mil- waukee, Miss Mandelbaum, Miss Seligsohn, Miss Haas, Miss Heller. A Matinece High Five Party. Wednesday afternoon Mesdames ¢, Kirsch- braun and L. Kirschbraun, 2415 St. Mary’s avenue, gave a charming high five party to a number of intimes. The house was daintily decorated with flowers and other plants and the game was thoroughly enjoyed by tho ladies present. Later deli,htful refresh- ments were served, Balduff, the caterer, having charge of all the arraugements look- ing to the service of the courses. Prizes were awarded to Mrs, M. Hellman, Mrs. A. Heller, and the booby was won by Mrs. Rehfeld. The guests present were as follow Mesdames Hellman, Lew Fran- cisco; Rau, M. Heller, Leopold Heller, Louis Heller, Max Moyer, Moritz Moyer, Rehfeld, Lobman, Adler, George Heyn, Newman, 1. New, Benjamin, J. L. Braadeis, Arthur Brandeis, H. Cohn, Seligsohn, Harris, Sol Davidson, Levy and Mrs. B. Cohn, To Miss N—¢ B-s. Een though you wed by the end of the year, Or wait till passions decline; Friendship, my girl, will still gloss the vencer, And thyough all yot my Valentine, A Very Pretty Luncheon. Onoof the prettiest luncheons of the sea- son was given last Saturday by Mrs, Charles Haley, 4023 Hanilton street. Mrs, Haley is known as an indefatigablo collector of rare china and dainty furnishings. Calla lilies were grouped in various places, while La France roses nodded familiarly to duche: buds. Altogether thero wasa bewildoring profusion of bloom in overy room and a spirit of kindly wit abounded. ~ After a six- course luncheon wasserved high five reigned. Exquisite first and second prizes were won by Mus. John Wagner and Mrs, Bohn, Ms Tho guests present were: Templeton, Mrs. Henry Cooper, Mrs. Gibbons, LW, Miss Adams, Mrs. L. F. Weeks, Mrs. H, B, Coryell, Mrs. John Wagner, Mrs. Richard ¥, Fagan," Mrs. "A. B. Carpenter, M Perfect, Mrs. Dr. R. W. Bailoy, M Walker, Mrs. Johann ; . R. Taylor, . Wabster, Miss Anua Blenkinron of Pekan, 111, Miss Minnie Knowiton, Miss Daisy Wood, Miss Carter and Miss Coryell Wood, corar, Mrs. High Five in Dundee Place, The Dundeo Place High Five club was charmingly entertained by Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Hancock Friday evening, February 15, “The club was out in full forco and all enjoyed the evening immensely. Miss Hamillon and Mr. Mare A. Upton carried off the honors; Miss Wallace and M, Weir holding the numbers drawing the con- solation prizes. A lunch of escalloped oys- ters, celery, pickles, white and Boston brown bread, with coffee, ote., followod by selections of vocal and instrumen'tal music, and some of the older people in the club indulged in a lit- tle daneing. “The club meets again Friday, february 20, at the residence of Mr. R. C. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens Entertain. A very enjoyable high-five party was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Stevens Thursday night at their residence, 1704 Miami street, Those present were: M. and Mrs. J. Geist, Mr. and Mrs. G. Pray, Mr. and Mrs. G, Warchau, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cady; Mesdames W. D. Percival, J. H. McDermott, F Misses Jessie Tour, Eva Beach, Am Nora Parker; Mossrs H. W. Pinnoy, T, Braden, G. Hendeyson and H. MeBtide First prizes, consisting of two elegantly bound books ‘were wou by Mr, and ) George Pray, while the booby prizes wero tar'rltd away by Miss Boach and Mr, W. Sady. Delicious refreshments the evening. Mrs. Atthow's High Five. A scoro of Omaha friends mingled with a Pieasant party of home friends spent Monday evening at tho pleasant home of Mr, and Mrs, were served during George Atthow, Twenty tween J and K streets, South Omaba, ames of high fivo and’ instrumental ‘and vocal music made a delightful evening for those present, xth streer, be The Second Concert of the Apollos. Thursday evening tho second concert of the Apollo club will be given at the Grand opera house, the soloists on this occasion boing tho colebrated Chicago tenor, Mr, Whitnoy Mockridge, Mrs. Cotton, Miss Baglis and Mr. T\ J. Pennell, The programme will be made up of a mis- cellaneous first part consisting of solos and part songs, the above to_concludo with tho very benutiful cantata, “The Bride of Dun- kerron," by Henry Smart. The full momber- ship of the club, consisting of ninety voices, together with an orchestra of twenty pieces, will render this work The complete progromme is as follows : PART 1 Doughty Deeds (op. 14)...... Apollo Club, Mr Mockeid ..Gerard I, Cobb Shelley Love's Sorrows 1 Zollner Rossinl PART IL ron (i dram The Brido of Dunk Apollo. Club ‘an ad hor Unlon Orchestra, with Ore Piano and Organ Accon paniment. Churén The entertainment given at Knox Presby- terian church, Ninetecn th and Ohio streets, Thursday night, was a most enjoyable affair and was largely attended. The carly part of the evening was devoted to music, aftor which an_exhibition of **Mrs, Jarley's Wax Works” were given with the following pardes in the caste. Mrs, Jarley The Y ou Miss Tallie Osborno Wio Cun Cook.,... duvis Refused a New Bonn t...... Mrs. L8, King t 5 Coung a Priscilla, - Will Morison and Miss 1 fumbus Mr. L. H. Watts s WY Johu Alden und opher (6 Joun of Are.. Robinson Criis The Granger Emperor Nero logencs Babes in the Mrs. Winslow Mary and Her Littie' Linb President Harriso i S, G Tueh Mr. J. 8, King Boy Who Stood on the Burning Dok, .. ........ R N Robert Morison Vocalist Attendants, Janios and Joiin Messrs. Plokerin Stock ening entortainment was cial, during which a Miss Kate Kinde The with a osed delicious lunch of cake, fruit and coffee was served, A Recital at the >acred Heart. Mmo, Muentefering, who has done so much for the cause of music in Omaha, and one of the leading pianistes of the west, will givo a plano recltal at the convent of the Sucred Heart, where she is in charge of tho music, tomorrow evening. The recital is designod for tho students aud sisters, and is not opon t0 the public, Mue. Muentoforing will render the follow- Ing programme: Souata—Moonlight, op. 27, N diglo. AlLOgratLo, Presto .. . Nocturae No. b.—~Fantasie lmprompta 1.-Ad- cthoven Uhopin Moszkowskd 5 Andante shubers Holiander, Monients Musical—C sharp minor 10, i e NoL ' ‘ Andante o Konelo Capriceioso To Miss 8¢ ) This Februar’ day, as oft befc My brightest tiougnts are thie, But'still T would bless you forever more, If you'd be my Valeutine, . A Phantom Party. The residenco of Mr. John Dale, No. 1138 Pari avenue, wus thoscenc of a Phantom party on Friday evenlug. The party was glven by Miss Sadie Clark in honor of Miss (irace Stafford of Chicago, It was intended that these ghosts should play games at tables scattered through the rooms, but tost of thom soemod 1o find more enjoyment in try- Rubenstoin Mendelssohn {Continued n Afth page.)