Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 31, 1892, Page 7

Y FASHION'S FERTILE FIELD | Dinners and Oard Parties Participated in, by the Howling Swells, MRS CUMING'S PRETTY DAN‘CING PARTY Men and Women Smart World—Promises for the Most Brilllant Week Since the Hollday Season. Well Known in the The inner circles of socisty have bean ar- rayed in two factions sinco the charming ro- ception at the Millard, one side contending that calls should be made upon all the laal whoso names appeared In the invitation, while the other faction is just as positive that only those who are personally known and with whom cards have bsen exchangoed, should be callea upon. Tur Brm has boen importurred to give its opinion as to what is correct form in tho premises, ‘While it is not the intention of this paper to antagonize those who hold to tho former idea still there appears to be only one com- mon sense view to take of what is really an important question. Soclety usages are based upon common sonso and good breeding, they aim to be a ro- flox of the nighost educational life and of that innate rofilnoment whoich is so necessary to o the well being of tho social system. Whore thres or four ladies join in a recop- tion and nvitations are sent out containing the names of those who will receive, it is quite safe in presuming that previous to the issuance of the invitations each lady prepared t of thoso whom she aesired to aonor,and that the lists wore revised in order that names should not be auplicated. Guosts therofore have to look to those with whom they have exchanged cards or calls for the honor of the invitation and it narrows itself down to those with whom the entertained are acquainted. Had the iadies unknown to those invited, enclosed their own visiting cards with tho invitation, it would have been an unpardona- blo breach of gentle breeding nov to have callod upon them after the reception, for a card sent with an invitation is the equivalent .of a porsonal visit, s0 regarded everywhere on this and tho other side of tho water. None of the ladies, however, did this, and to those persons bav- ing only the acquaintanceship of one or more of the ladies, who receivod, notwithstanding an introduction was had, during the hours of tho function, with all’ the hostesses, the course to be pursued is very clear, you call upon those with whom you have exchanged calls and courtesies in the past. Cards also should have been left, not for all the ladics receiving, but for those who were personally known to you, for within the meuning of so cioty the reception was given by your friends, while the other ladies were sunply assisting in receiving. & Jack went out to dlnner tho other night and hoe came home mildly delighted because, as hie said, *'peopls wers beginuing to learn something a. last and dinners were begin- ning to be made interestine and enjoyable at the expense of conventionality." ‘The reason for al! this approbation, it was found out afterwards, was the unusual fact that after first asking the permission of the ladies the nost had ordered the cigarottes to be served with the Roman puuch, and with overybody at the table the men smoked and enjoyed ihamselves, Sometimes, Jack says he understands the ladies indulge, too, an he suys it was very funny to watch the changeabls expressions of the girls as the cigarettes were pnssed to each one in turn They all declined, of course, for it has not yet grow to b considored a propriety over here for 'omen to smoke, although now and then you hear of a charming tete-a-tete being brightened by cla-rau:x smoke. . Apropos of this pleasant dinner and the cigarettos, it is told of a smart young woman snd a young vanker that they were missed from & ball room recently, and the young woman's alter c¢go went in search of the truunt. Tho couple were found sitting oo the stalrway dimly lighted by the hall light smoking cigar- attes for dear life, and seemingly having the most companionabloe time in the world. An- other man took the fair Phryne to task about cutting tne dance with him, and remarked that he understood she was with the young banker enjoying & nocturnal puff. = The young woman, who was mildly criticized by the aisappointed swain, intimated that she knew her business and that an understand- ing baa been reached between the banker and herself, which remark has been variously construed, ‘and from this incident the an- nounceracnt of an engagement is likely to follow the Lenten lull. ~Thus cigarettes play no inconsequential part in some lives. *» Socially the week past has been ‘‘delight- fully quiot,” as one young worhan expressed it, the paco of tho weéek previous having been 100 fast for the thoroughbreds,evidently, their determination to ‘‘bide a wee' being tanta- mount to a declaration of capitulation from tho fortresses which they have occupied so long. Pink Card Party, Mrs. L. J. Drake, 524 Park avenue, is a charming hostess; she is thougntful and con- siderate and living in one of the beautiful bomos of Omaha, ber entertaiuments are Always delightful, for with everything at hand, entertaining resolves itself into a question of adaptability and affability. ‘Thursday, Mrs, Drake gave a card party from 2 until 6, which deservedly ranks among the most pleasing of the events of last week. The house was exquisitely orna- mented with flowers, pink being the general tone. The front parlor mantel was embow- ered In la France and bonsilline roses, while the grate and sides of the mantel were banked with palms and ferns. Tapers, piuk shaded, und beautiful candelabra took the place of gus lights, the effect being artis- tic and very restful. In the second parlor there was a continuation of the thoughtful consideration s0 much & part of the hostess’ life. The wantel was decorated with roses and relieved by hot house plants, and also tho dining-room came in for a sharo of the very dainty decoration. L'ho tables distributed throughout the throe rooms, and thero were fifteen in uso, were covereda with riut cloth, & very pretiy idea, one that is fuu coring in usé in Omaha, Mrs. Drake was assisted in entertaine her uests by M R, C. Moore and Mrs. A. F. g‘lo‘cn Miss Alice Drako looking after the scores for her mother. The score cards were excoedingly pre'ty, in keeping with the gen- oral desigu of the entertainment. Refreshments were served after the termi- pation of the game, high five being plaved, and then the prizes were awarded us follows Che first was won by Mrs. Palmer, a pretty silver-framed mirror, for the dressing table; the second was won by Mrs, Chapman, & sterling silver embroidery scissors and case; Murs. Tatum took the third prize, a silver toi- Instle case, the fourth prize going to Mrs. Col potzer, @ silver pon tray. A rather remari: able feature of the game was the closeness of the scores of a number of the ludies, five hav- ing to cut for the second prize und eleven for tho fourth prize, During the afternocon the Mandolin eclub, upder Prof. Sutorius, played charmingly and was a distinet feature of a lovely entertain- o0se present were: Mesdames Bosche, Cow.n, Paxton, DuBois, Colpetzer, Dundy, Cady, Howell, Johnson, Kirke: George Squires, Swabe, S. P, Morse, Prau, Purvis, Awmes, W. V. Morse, Wood, Carter, Morehouse, Hall, Barker, Parker, McKell, Allen, Muukl{. Raymond, Boges, Bauwm, Coonell, T. J. Rogers, W. M. Iogers, Alex- ander, Barteut, Catlin, Powell, Harris, Lar- jmer, Brown, Gilbert, Megouth, Williaws, C v, Hawley, Holdredge, Tatum, Barka- 10, Moore, Van Cott, Sholes, Frances (‘hap ham, Kinsler, Clafiu, MacClure, Thayer, Misses Pounsford, Hipp, Mrs, Brady and Murs. Dickinson, Over Thelr Faucy Work. In honor of Miss Euglish, the Misses Balch gave, Friday aftornoon, one of the most en- Joyable kensingtons of the season, The young women present, sod they were all of the simart worla, hnmgm their fanoy work, priucipally sutograph tray clothes which are now the prevaling fad, and with music rendered the aftoruoon was . Miss Mary Poppl *You," Miss Doane aelightea the guests wit "Afl.“'MI‘" Miss Euglish sang “Protty as & Pluk,” Miss Chandier recited in ‘hase, ndali, lovely passed leton @ poem by Rudyard Balch sang “Mar- gery Daw,”" arranged as a due The guests were: Mrs. John McCormick, Mrs. Harry MoCormick, Mrs. Newton Bark- alow, Mra. Bastman, 'Mrs. Bosche, Mrs. Smith of Boatrice, Neb.; Mrs. Stovens, Mrs. Charles Deuel, Miss Hoagland, Miss Laura Hoagland, Miss Wadleigh, Miss Parker, Miss Maude Wadleigh, Miss Ada Parker, 'Miss Moore, Miss Wallace, Miss May Wallace, Miss Sharp, Miss Ida Sharp, Miss Georgia Sharp, Miss Jessio Millard, Miss Hughos, Miss Doane, Miss Hargis of Loulsyille: Miss Church, Miss Chandler, Miss Poppleton, Miss Wakeiey, Miss Emily Wakeley, Miss Jowett, Miss Balcombe, Miss Brown of Chi- cago: Miss Woolworth, Miss Hamilton, Miss Hambloton, Miss Pratt, Miss Smith, Miss McClelland, Miss Detwiler, Miss Cook, Miss Southard, Miss Chambers, Mrs. Rawles, Miss Johnson, Miss Downs, Miss Isancs, Miss M. Brown of Council Blufts, Miss Hell- man. Grand Nat| nl Pageant, Many charities have been in Omaha, but none have beon so fortunats in the possession of well knowa patrons and participants as the National Pageant, whose initial perform- ances take place Friday and Saturday, Feb- ruary 26 and 27, at the Grand opera house, for the benefit of the Woman’s Christian as- sociation. 50 far as completed the following is a list of those who will participate in the event, which has interested nearly all the social leaders of the city L COLUMBUS AT THE COURT OF QUEEN ISABELLA. uoen Tsabella . Ring Ferdin Columbu Ohancellor. Monks ... Messrs. L. A . 1. D. Van Court fowl Lords—\ assrs. . Haryey, E. 11 Young Lowls, AL Mandelbers. Ludies—Nrs. H, T. Lally, Misses Blanche Hell- man, Mattie Polack. Nun . Mrs. M. L. Roader ourt. Waldo Bolln rs. George A Pages Patrons Joslyn, Governc Mrs. € nk Colpetzor rims— s Hy Knode, Gr: 1ith Waterman, Newcomb, Oook, o Alexander, Hudson, Pratt. ' Messers Erneat and Freder:ck Merrick, Graves. Hugh and Josenh lin, Clarke, Kilgore, Welr, asson, Kelsy. Solo—The Pligrim Fathers...Mr. T. J. Pennell PatronsMrs. Warren Switzler, Mrs. Georze oks. 1L COURTSHIP OF MILES STANDISH. Priscilla Mullens. . .Ml‘q‘t Kuto Bi ¢ Mr. Miles Standish Magistrate Patrons—M Mrs. Haynes i. Alexander Children—Misses Jones, Richardson, Wilson, Frances Gilbert, Fredericka Wos- sols, Lizzle Allen, Eugenin IHenry, Colley, Adeluide Whitney, Susette Taylor Masiers Erdman, Bran Caulfield, Cohurn. Robert and Curtis I Charlle Tuyior, Risley Gardner Huynes. Buby Patrons. " Duryea, Mrs. W. F. Allen. SCEPTION TO WASHINGTON AND LAFAY- B Patrens—Mrs, J. R. Brooke, Mrs. James Me- THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILY Patrons—Mrs. Frank Whoaton. Mrs. J. G. Park, Mrs. Albert Hartsufl. Mrs. William G, Spen- cor. Mrs. J. 8 Mallory. VIL—THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. America. Mrs. Cor: ott Pond-Pope Columbia + ... Mrs. 4. W. Cotton Godaess of Liberty . Miss Anna Blshop Thirteen Younz Womon s Original States —Misses Hertha and Clara Clarkson, Drone, Wadleigh, Irviag, Ourr. Paimer, Meldrum, Johns, Getty, Mesdames Etta Mathewson, Clement Chase, D. H. Wheeler, jr. Sizners of the Declaration. 5 ... . The Patrons — Mrs. . F. Cutlin, Wheeler, Jr. VILL.—DEPARTURE OF THE NEBRASKA VOLUN- TEERS. Patrons—Mrs. ‘Harry MoCormick, Mrs. Ar- thur Reminston, Mrs. Harry Mulford. Mrs. Surgeon. Nurses . . . Misses Emma Hoagland, Mur{ Sherwood A Young Voluutee Mr. Henry Alien Mather .. wynne Kennoedy Fiower Giri, «.o...Miss Bertha Cl! Wounded Soldlers—Messrs Christlan, Murray. F. Preston. Hospltal Squad--Messrs. Reed, Sargent, W. Preston, McMai Berckwan. ros Guards. Patrons—Mrs. J. B. Christian, Richardson. X.—THR EMANOIPATION PROCLAMATION, Patro Mrs. W. N. Bubcoek, Mrs. w. Cotton, .Dr. J. C. Denlse Kennedy, Mrs. F. M. First Social Gathering. The employes of tho Morso Dry Goods com- pany will give their first social gathering Tuesday evening at the new Metropolitan club, the following being the program: Remarks from chair) veinne > Se.ected. nion Oreh n Irvine. Song—The Angeli's Seren: ... Braga Mr, De Sale, with violin bilzato by Miss Mawmle Allen. J nole's i tra Rculluluu—Th‘u Comic Song—The Lrish Jubileo. Master Harry Myors. ler'i::l,lev\ ho Wil O'er the Downs so Misses Greon and Datton, Messrs. Haverly ana De Sule. Recitation—The Life lh;nL. . Mr. Ivi Plano Solo~8election from Miss Nettle Ha Song—Who'll Buy My Roses Miss Gre Violin Solo—Tl Trovatore. .. “hiss Mam Song—The Frenchm Miss A. I Song—The Soldier’s Tud! Mr. De Sals Duet—Love's Sweet Dream is O'er... Missen Green und Dalto Accompan Allen. Aftor the completion of _the program thore will be & short interval, after which @ pro- gram of twelve numbers will bo danced. Recltation—Bernardo Del Oaplo...... Hermans Y. .....Oberthur CR.T. For 8. Mutthins' Benetit, A parlor coucert will be given at the home of Mrs, J. N. Cormsh. 1302 South Tenth street, Thursday evening, February 4, in aid of 5. Matthins Woman's auxiliary, Follow- ing is the very excellent program: PART 1 Violin and Planoforte, Quartetto —Sparrows’ Fwitter” Mrs. LT Sanderlund, Miss O Clarkso Miss A. Bisnop, Mrs. I Mosller. T, Otto S T A Neodlinger Miss Cluris Clirkse [ Miss Anna PART LL e . Mrs, AL W, Mien “Bells of 5, Mary's"” ....Rodnuy Mrs. .. Becker “Springide’’ ... S are Mrs. LT Sunderiand. Elocution. .. o Ars. . 8, Toller. “Ye Spotted Snikes ~....MacKarren Quurtette Club, Celobrating His Birthday, Dwight V. Iler of 464 South Twenty-fourth avenue gave a progressive high five party to bis young friends, assisted by his sister, Miss Imogene, Miss Kingman and Miss Garry, in honor of his birthday Mouday, January The first prize, a pretty vase, was won by Miss Nellie Clark, a handsome scarf pin by Harry Garry. The first booby grize s drum. was wou by Carl Counell. dumio Kramer took a Japanese dancing doll. Master Iler was the recivient of many lovely presents and cougratulations. Dainty refreshments wero served, after which dane- ing was lndulged in until 4 late hour, “The guests were as follows: Misses Fan- nie Standisb, Mawmie Welty, Mamie Kramer, Selma tiellman, Voodie Welty, May Iler, Ethel Bidick, Nellie Clark, Anuna Peters, Eaith Iles, Tessio O'Toole, Ella Baily, Sadie Bean, Mable Reed, Jennis Seifken, May Haft, Maud Lier, Efile Moxham, Blauch lier, Helen Buruham, Mesters Lester Lowe, Ned Kessler, Oharley Wilbur, Rob Potter, Fred Perry, Carl Counell, Dick Welty, Ralph Bush, George Purvis, Harry Garry. From Clifton HiL Wednesday evening some forty guests us- sembled at the residence of Dr. Pauter 4243 Erskio street, Chiftoa Hill, the gathering DALY being in honor of Miss Joskie Panter's sov- enteenth birthday. Musde, high: five, danc- ing and a_profuse sunply of coffes and cake, made the evening very enjoyable. A num: ber of presents wers left with kind wishes for many returns of the young fady's birth day, ' Tha fostivities extended fnto tho *'woe ours. A Lovely Dancing Party. Ilove a ball! there's such an alr OF maglo in thoe lustre's glare. And sueh a spell of witchery In all T hear and all 1 seo. That I ean read In every dance Some relic sweet of old romance. ~Praed The dancing party givon by Mrs. Cuming Wednesday evening at her beautiful home on St. Mary's avenue, brought out tho birds of brilliant plumage in numbers sufiicient to make one of the pleastantest dances of the vear. The handsomo establishment of Mr. Frank Murphy, whose sister Mes, Cuming 1s, and who prosides with grace and dignity over the home of one of Omaha's best known public men, was embellished by clustors of roses, paims, forns, and wroaths of ever- fFEees FBARIB Ve Tuoms i droslonting de- . The dining room with its massive oak finish, its exquisito color schome, was a plo- ture of modern city life in its wealth of roses, the handsome buffet, the {mmense table'bsneath the central chundelier, being profusely decorated. Smilax fell In festoons from the chandelier, calling attention to a slender vase which Stood in the conter of the tablo filled with boaitiful flowers. The bail room in the third story Is ox- tremoly large and beautifully appointed, just such a place to gladden the hearts of dancing men and women, whilo off 1 the cosiost of “'aens,” which on this occasion was made the punch room, a magnet which attracted the dancers. Mrs. Cuming was nassisted by Miss English, Miss Hambloton and Miss Stella Hamilton, Mr. Caldwell Hamilton also adding his cloverness in social affairs to making the ball the distinotive success of the woelk. Among those present were Misses Wake- loy, Nash, Doane, Wallace, Hargis, Wad- leigh, Maud Wadleigh, Yost, Poppleton, Barker, Hughes, McCormick, Hoagland, Laura Hoagland, ' Sherwood, Dundy, Pratt, Balch, Thede Balch, Hibbard, Woolworth, McKenaa, Miss Brown of Chicago, Messrs. Barlow, Drake, Saunders, Chat_and Clark Redick, Berlm, Gulou, Nat. Hall, Frank Hamilton, Augustus Kountze, John, Patrick, Darling, Koeuig, Dr. Wilcox, Mr. and Mr: I' Hamiiton, Mr. Morgan, Mr. M Millan, Mr. Will Wyman, Mr. Henry W man, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Coles, Mr. Garneau, Mr. Wil Doane und Mr. Frank Murphy. Walnut Hill nent. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Floming entertained a number of their frionds most delightfully Tuesday evening at their home on Lafayette avenue, Walnut Hill. The guests were: R and Mrs. Sterling, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs, G. W, Hervey, Mr. and Mrs.C, D. Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wagone: Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Van Horn. Mr. and Mrs. Redington, Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Truax, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wise, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Johnsou, Mr. and Mrs. E. k. Jonnson, Dr. and mrs. McClanneban, Mr, apd Mrs, J. B Cowgill, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Davidson, Mrs. L Y. Campbell. Reception at Benson. The new hotel at the terminus of the Ben- son and Haloyon Heights motor line was formally opened on Friday evening with a grand ball and reception. The building was erocted by Mr. George Snell, and isadmirably arrangsd for the com* fortable accommodation of about Afty guests. Ob the night of the opening the spacious par- lors on the first floor were brilliantly illumi- nated with electric lights and tastefully deco- rated by the ladies of the neighborhood. Over all the windows and archways the na- tional colors were gracefully festooned, and in every nook and cornor handsome floral decorations were placed. Before 9 o'clock the building, from top to bottom, was thronged with those 'happy enough to secure an invitation, and when from an alcove between the rooms Issued the melodious strains of Irvine's orchestra the floors were quickly filled with the lovers of the waltz, i For an hour afterwards every motor car depositea a detachment of guests; while ‘car- riages continued to arrive and the dance was kept up without interruption. At 12 o'clock the folding doors between the parlors wero thrown open and everyons moved to thé sup- perrooms where, on snowy tables, was ais- played a tempting array of the delicacies calculated to appease the etherial appetite of the modern terpsicorean devotee, Among those presont were: Mayor Thom- sen and wife, E. H. Cone and wife, E. L. Sooy and wife, M. Wear and wife, Frank Bigelow and wife, O. K. Pratt and wife Charles Johnson and wife, George Snell and wife, Frod Fredricksen and wife, . Homan and wife, J. Keller and wife, H. Wocldridge and wife, H. C. Barron and wife, George Buhler and wife, J. A. Morgan and wife, £d ward Crooks and wife, “W. Huntzinger aud wife, D. A. House and wife; J. A. Groen and wife, James McArdle and wife, W, P. Coe and wife, A. M. Walton and wife, Messrs, W. H. Crary, R. H. Howard, E. Howles, H. Bryaat, J. T. Fields, Lauritz Johnson, Axel Smith, Mcrrs Montgomery, Jonn, Charles and Krank Wear, Frank Bleick, J. Brove- man, and Misses Mollie Wear, Alice aud Vir- ginia Phillips, Grace Snow, Larson, Steven- son of Council Bluffs, Howard, Bleick. d Vesta Chapter Cclebrates, Vesta chapter No. 6, Order of the Eastern Star, held their eign’‘enth annual social ‘Thursday evening at Masonie hall- with the Master Mesons and their friends. Alto- gether about 175 participated in the festivi- ties of the evening and & general good time was bad. Refreshments were served from 10 to 11. During the year tne different halls have been renovated and decorated and tne guests had access to the difforent, parts of the temple. ¥ Among those present wero. Mr, and Mrs. Daily, Mr. and Mrs. Mount, Mr, and Mrs. Goodman, Mr. and Mrs, Parr, Mr. and Mrs, Walker and son, Mr. and Mrs. Alverson and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Allison, Mr, ana Mrs, Thornton, Mr, and McEckron, Mr. and Mrs, Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs, Coon, Mr. and Mrs. Pray, Mr, and Mrs. Shirlev, Mr. and Mrs. Andreen and daughter, Judge and Mrs, Strawn, Mr. and Mrs, Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, Mr, and Mrs, Curran and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fitch, Mrs, Whit- marsh, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Van Buren, Misses Anderson, Pray, Wilde, Stobrie, Poweil and Truland, Messrs. Davis, Cram, Pinney, Batterton, Birchmore. ' Peterson, Wilde, DeLorimer, Wortberg, Halligan and Hulsizer. A Literary Tea, Teas have been unusually numerous this winter, the colors of the rainbow baving been exhausted to heighten the decorations, but none deserve so enthusiastic praise as that given Friday evening by Mrs. E M, Morsman, 1n bonor of Miss Wallace of Salt Lake City. On this occasion roso prevailed, and the lamps, shaded in this most charming of Lones, gave to Lhe beautiful rooms a sug- gestion of fairyland. all tables were placed in the dining room and parlor, covered with exquisitely bordered lace clothies, over which were placed broad bands of pink rib- bon. In addition pretty candlesticks stood in the ceuter, with prefty rose shades, orna- mented with maidenhair ferns. At eacn cover were plate oards with fhe guest's initials in raijed letters, rosebuds being attached tor the women and pinks for the men. The menu was dolightfully appointed and beautifully served. But diuing was only o single feature of the occasion, the guests present having an opporeunity to show their | litorary ability by answeriog & series of | questions, Later on a lurge pie, all of pinit tissue paper, was brought in, to which was attached piok and green ribbous, whicn upon being drawn from the crust were found | to contain amusing favors. Then ds another innovation ribbons were distributed, upon which subjects were written, the guests being obliged to illostrate the thought upon @ blackboara, which gave rise w0 endiess amusement, some of the guests displaying commendable ability as cartoonists. The guests who enjoved this logenious | function were: Misses Wallace, Sherwood, Nasbh, Yost, Chauvdler, Brown, Hamuton, Mary' Poppleton, English, Wallace, May | Wallace, ckwith, McEenua; Messrs, Smith, Henry Wyman, Culdwell Hamliton, Frank Hamiltoo, Gannett, Drake, Bartou, Koeulfl Sherwood, Robert Patrick, John Patrick, Augustus Kountae. Prospects tor & Brillunt Week, This promises to be the geyest aud most BEE | ana Miss Burroughs | gedical SU brilliant woek In the Sootal 1ife of the city, as the following announcaments will show : Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Moore entertain the Bon Ami elad Monday ovening. Mr. and Mrs. Ben (allagher, a cara party 1n honor ot Miss M ok The Sandown cleb meets at the Paxton Monday evenine. Tuetday evering Miss, Doane gives a co. tillion in honor of Miss Hargis, forty people being oxpected to dance, the cotillion to bo led by Mr. William Demwe, who for the past two seasons has kept_himself aloof from the “madding crowd.” The danciag will com mence at 9 o'clock. ( Mr. and Mrs. Kirkendall entertain the Bon Ami club Tuosday evening. Mrs. Lovi Carter fi“ issued invitations for a luncheon at 1:%, av the Millard, Wednosday. Tho Ail Saints Social club give the taird sociable of the season Wednesday at the new Metropolitan hall. Mrs, George Fl. Boggs has issued lnvita tions for a large recoption from 3 to 6 on Thursaay. Miss Nash will givaa luncheon on Thurs- day in honor of the visiting ladies. Mrs. J. G. McGeath announces a reception for Thurs Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Woller, assisted by a number of ladies, will givo a_recoption Thursday evening in honor of Bishop and Mra. Johin P. Newiman, Kountze Place. Mr. and Mrs. Hal. ‘McCord annouace a card party for Thursday evening. Mrs, Forsyth announces an afternoon card party Thursday, Miss Emily Wakelov will give atea on Thursday 1n honor of Miss Hargis. Mrs. J. B. Hawley and the Missos Hawley, a Kensington on Friday. Mrs. F. W. Loe, a progressive card party, vl:‘l South Twenty-eighth street, on Saturday at2p. m, Minor Mention, Mr. Will McMillan has gono to Coicago. Miss Burroughs is tho guest of Mr, and Mrs. Bierbower. Miss Hargis will be the guest of Miss Emily Wakeloy this woek. General Wheaton is expected to return from Washington this -week. Mrs. Redick and Miss Dundy went to Lin- coln on Thursday for a weok. Mr. and Mrs, Ben Smith and Miss Smith leave this week for California. Miss Margaret Moore entertained a fow friends at cards Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs J. H. Millard entertained a fow friends at dinner on Wedunesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. U, Wyman announce a roception for February 17, from 8 until 12, Mrs. Will Millard entortainod at _luncheon Thursday evening, covers being iaid for ton. Mr. C, E. Sauires, who has been very ill with pneumonia for the last two wooks, is convalescent. The Omaha club has postponed their re- ception and dancing party to a date not yet deciaed upon. Mrs. B. L. Lomax and_children have ro- turned from Chicago, Mrs. Lomax being greatly improved in health. Mrs, Judge Strawn entertained at luncheon Suturday Miss Olive May and Miss Amy Busby of the Stuart Robson company. Wednesday evening a numbe young people connected with Uni gavonpleasant dancing party at Erfling's hall. Miss rord of Marysville, Mo, who has been visitiug her sister, Mrs. J. (. Gaddis, 122 South Twenty-fifth street, roturned home last Sunday. Wednosday evening Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Acheson ontertained ” At cards, tho prizes being won by Mrs. HilY,"Mrs. F. M. Rich- ardson and Mrs. Stebbfis. ‘rhore is some talloef a german to be given by the society men this weok, possibly ‘Wednesday pvening, but the date has not been determingd fully. Owing to Sara Berghardt's appearance at Boyd’s February 22 the date of the National Pageant has been chaoged to Friday aud Sawrday, February 2)'and 27. Mr. C. E. Yost, whis now ono of the directors in the Kansds gnda Nobraska Tele- phone company, returtitd from tho annual meeting of the associdtion in Kansas City last. weels. n Mrs. M. E. West ob George A.Crook Womauts Ratief Corps/Noo88,has besn’ ap- pointea national”aid .on. tho. pational presi- dent’s staff. She s the first lady receiving such honors fn Omaha. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Hospe, ir., in the presence of relatives, the mariago of Mr. J. 5. Knowles and Mys. Carrie I. Ken- yon was solemnizad, Thursday evening, Rev. W. J. Harsha, ofliciating. Mrs. Neliie Burns Eastman is able to drive abour, although 'her recovery is vory slow. Mr. Eastmanlis expocted from Chi- cago in the next fortnight and if well enough Mrs. Bastman will return with him. Mrs, Silas Cobb entertained av luncheon Thursday, the guests being Miss Boyce, Miss Hartman, Miss Barker, Miss Bedford, Miss Van Gesen, Miss Katherine Barker, Mrs. Field and Mrs. Isadore Gluck. Mrs. Captain McCauloy and children were the guests of Mrs. Georgo W. Ames Tuesday aund Wednesday of last weck. Mrs. McCau- tey was on her way to Portland from Chi- cago, where Captain McCauley was lately stationed, Dr. Duryea will deliver a lecture before the ladies of the Cleofan on Saturday, Feb- ruary 6, at 2:30 p. m.,at the Knights of Pythias hali, Paxton block. His subject will be, ““An Unwritten £hapter of the Lef- ormation,” The north Omaha Musicale met at Mrs, McCalvin's, 2101 Wirt street Thursday afternoon. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Forall northwest corner Twenty-third and Burt street, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Patterson have just returned from Kansas City, where thoy attended tho funeral of David G. N wanger, Esq., Mrs. Patterson's father. Mr, Nelswanger was one of Kansas City’s oldest residents and most prominent citizens. Mrs. Edgar Morsman entertained at cards Monday, Mesdames Coutant, Patrick, Rich- ardson, Ben Smith, W. V. Morse, Hascall, Wakeley, Pritchett, Cowin, Barton, George Barker, Yost, Wessels, Bennett, McKenns. Tho hostess was assisted by Miss Wallaco and Miss Yost, Mr. and Mrs, N, G. Ingersol announce the marriage of their duufmur Jennie Mae to- Hervert L. Kennedy, Thursday, January 12, They will be at home Wednesdavs afer Februavy 1 at 1305 Park aveuue. Mr, Ken- nedy is senior mamber of the firin of Ken- nedy & Blackbura, grocers, on Park avenue. Mrs. Frazier gave the Tuesday Morning cluba very interesung lecture on Holland and Belgium this week at the residence of Mrs. Stiger, ‘The parjors were well filled with members aua. their friends. At the close of the lecture the hcstess served de- liclous Dutch chocolaje in & very daiuty way. Licutenant and Mrs. Truitt eutertained the Magazine club at cards Doursday even- iug, the members ugtv(mu are: Captamn and Mrs. Ayers, Mr. aud Mrs, Hussey, Mr. and Mrs. Acheson, MMr, and Mra. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Hul, My "and Mrs. F. M. Richardson, Mr. and Rrs. Percy Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Georgoe StenBifls Mrs. D. H. Wheeler! ¢, gave the second of her series of Keusitfgtons Friday after- noon, some of the ggests boing: Mrs, Wakeley, Mrs. Hu-mfl Mrs. Rinll, Mrs, Orr, Mrs. Hamliton, 1Mrs. Gaylord, Mrs, sockwood, Mrs. Garmssu, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs, Monroe, Mrs. Cudlaby, Mrs. Fred Nye, Mrs, Ames, Mrs, 'KeMaw, Mrs. Dietz, Mrs. Remington, Mrs. CrossiMrs. Chase. “She Stoops 10 Condédr’ drew the society crowd in large numbers Thursday evening. Occupying oue of the Bokes wero Miss Hoag- land, Miss Laura Hoaklfd, Miss Wedleigh, Miss Maud Madleigh*®r. J, C. Sharp, Mr. W. A" Paxton, jr, “Boyd, Mrs. Ewing upied a box in the socond tier, while Mr. and Mrs. Bierbower occupied Clovernor Boyd's box uear the proscenium. Tuesday at 10, Miss Boyd gave an elabor- ate breakfast Lo eighteen wouen in houor of Mrs. Ewing and Miss Burroughs. The tables wereset in plok, everyibing match- ing iu color the pretty Japanese v.se filled with pinks which adorned the center of the table. Tho guosts were Mesdames Morris, Bourke, Lander, Funkbouser, Will Millara, Robertson, Bierbower, Misses Ogaen, Amuwell, Brown, Currie Millard, Jessio Mil- lard; Chandler. Wakeloy, - Bishop. Mrs. Potter Palmer, president of the board of lady managers, baving couceded o the women of Nel ka the honor of coutribut- ing the hammer with which she will drive the last nail in the woman's building at the tory cerewmonies iu Chicago October 12, | 1802, an lovitatiou is hereby extended to the | women of the state for cowpetition desizus. A prize of $10 will be given for the best de- sign for the bammer, all desigas to beo ag- companied by a complete description and sont to Mrs, . C. Langworthy of Seward, Nub,, on or bofore April 1, 1842, Tho ma- toriais to be used fin its Construction shall consist of tho native woous of Nevraska, comoined with gold, silver and pearl. A contribution of 10 vouts, with name of each contributor, will be solicited from the womeon of the state, thereby securing an ample amount to make the offering a fitting tribute to the cause of woman. OMAMA MUSICIANS, Concerts Promised for the Near Future Sonte Things Purely Personal, The wmost interesting musical event that has transpired within the past few woeks was the delightful recital given yesterdav afternoon at the residenco of Mrs. W. J. Counell by the celebrated pianist Miss Neally Stevens. This ominent artist visited us at the invitation of the iadies' Musical sovlety. Her program consisting of fourteen very choice numbers was faultiossly ren derod and onthusiastically received. The n{mnlnz numbor “Toceato and Fugue" (Bach-Taussig) was cortainly the heaviest plece of the evening, inasmuch as it requived great technical ability and breadth of style; it was given in a true musicianly styls and with faulttess execution. Fer interpretation of the Beethoven sonatas, op. 31 and 110, showed her culturea Intimacy with the Beethoven school. "The mauner in which she treated the com- positions of Chopin, Raff, Schumann and Jadassohn, showed clearly the versatility of her high musical talont. In the “Caprico Eshagnol” she seomed to be completely carried away by inspiration, due perhaps to the fact that this pieco was dedicated to her by the groat master, Moszkowski; it was played witn true Spanish abandon and completoly captivated the audience. The other selections worthy of particular mention were Von Bulow's ‘‘La Carzona- tura,” and Liszt's *Tarantella” (Venezia o Napoli). In the course of an interesting con- versation with Miss Stevens we were grati- fied to find that she was very well pleased with ber reception, and felt as though she were now almost a residont of Omaha. She has, just returned from a successful tour throtgh the south, playing in Momphis, New Orloans, Atlanta, Indianapolis and Te: She is now on hor western tour and expoc to visit, amongst other places, Denver, Atchi- son, Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City; on the completion of ber western trip sho will visit ths New England states. Miss Stevens will always be welcomed in our mndst as an artist of high standing: pos- sessed with much natural talent, and taught by such masters as Moskowski, Von Bulow and Liszt, with whom she was a special fa- vorite; sho is dostined to bo one of the mosr reaowned artists that this country has evet vroduced; Nevor in_the history of Omaha has the ouward march of music been so deeply felt “by all classes of the community as at present. This art is'daily becoming ‘more appreciated und 1s increasing rapidly in strength, and it scems as though the older patrons, instead of restiug on_thair oars, have brought further energy and zeal into their offorts and, en- thused by the recognition of their work as well as by the co-operation of the rising gon- oration of sympathizers, they have determ- ined to do everything possible to keep up the musical’ standard of this otherwise well known city., There is a glorious chance to make Omaba the key-note of the great west, and it can assuredly be done by the nnion of individual parsovering effort. On “Thursday evening, Fobruary 11, the Apolio_club proposes to provide atreat for those who are fortunate enough to bo sub- soribers. tn addition to the attraction pre- sented at this concert, in having the baritone roles in “Fair Ellen” and *‘The Enchanted Swans” entrusted to the renowned Ludwig, the club has secured the services of Mrs. Murray of Chicago, the well known_harpist, and Mrs, Emma Backhus-Behr of Kansas City, who has already made au enviable rep- utation as a. pianist. Mr. Ludwig has been provailed upon to give a song recital on the atternoon following the concert, so that those who are unable to attend the concert may huve an opportunity to hear this celebrated artist. Tn *Fair Ellon” the solo work has been allotted to Mrs. Wakefield, an Omaha vocal ist of note, and it is uuderstood that Mrs. Cotton, Mrs. Nve and Miss Clara Clark will divide the honors iu_the more compre- hensive worls, “The Enchanied Swans.” Omaba is about to lose fora time one of hor most, ' faithful, energetic and promising musicians. Mr. J! E. Butler, who has for a long time been organist and ' choirmaster of Triuity cathedral, hus been advised by bis oculist to give up all work fora time. His eyes have begun to tell him the sad talo that nature conquers art and that in his devotion to musio and in his close study he has over- taxed his powers of vision. After consulta- tion with - eminent oculists e finds that he must rost altogether 1f he would preserve his sight. Mrs. J. W. Cotton, who has beon a co-worker with him 1n his present sphere, talks of giving a complimentary concert as a token of sympathy and appreciation of past services. ‘If sbe willdo this she will un- doubtedly have the assistance of every musician in the city. The “Philomela quartette” has been en- goged 10 sing at. s musical to be ziven at the residence of Mrs. Gornish on South ‘lenth street, in_aid -of St. Mattbias Episcopal church. The date of the musical has beeu set for February 4. This quartette consists of Mrs. Sunderland (better known as Miss Georgle Boulter), Miss Clara Clarkson, Miss Bishop and Mrs. Moeller. Their work at Mrs. Cotton’s recital on Thursday evening was decidedly good. Tho ““Ariel” quartette of Boston is ex pected £o sing at the Young Men's Christian association concert hall on February 18. They are assisted by John Thomas, humorist, and Mr. Walter Pick, pianist. This prom- ises to bo bighly entertaining. On Toursday, February 4, a grand concert will be given in the Young Men's Christian association hall on behalf of & fund which has been openad Lo improve the appearance of the hall, The concert will be under the management of Mr. L. A. Torrens, und the following local talent: Mrs. Wakefieid, M. Nye, Miss Ogden and Miss Amsden, who form the excellent Reinecke quartette; Miss Luella Allan, yiolinist; Mr. Copeland, bar tone; Mr. Marshall, Mr. Festuer ana others. it i3 always interosting to hear of the suc- cess of Umabs pupils, especially so when thoy inake a “hit" in New York. Miss Lotha Coolk of Blair, who will be remembered as a pupil of Mrs. Cotton's of very great promise, and who recently went to New York for a two years' course at’ Mme, Thurber's National School of Musio previous to studying in Europe, is moeting with fine success in her studies, She passed the rigid examination demanded from candidates on enterlug, with great credit, being the fivst of threo seledted from a class of forty apolicants. At a recent performance of the Mossiah'' by the pupils of the school, she sang ‘“‘Rejoice Greatly,” having been selocted from s class of eight young ladies who were studdying the same aria. The meubers of the examination commitiee wero enthusiastic over Miss Cook's voice, declar ing it was perfectly placed, and payiug wnereby & high compliment to her toacher. Such an endorsement as thws, coming un- sought, must be very gratifying to Mrs, Cotton, Inasmuch as it bears strong estimony as the excellence of her method. Mrs. L. A. Torrens, who for some months past has been studylng in New York, has Teft that city for Boston where she resumes ner work of acquiring perfect vocalization, Her former work will secure for hor a cor- dial reception on her return to Omaha. There are whisperings as to tho possibility of inducing the great aud only Paderewski to visit us. Why cannot some music-lover who has spare time on haud take the matter up and astonish the musical world of Omaha by the advent of this geaius. The matter is being talked about and many are willing to help finaucially and otherwise. A leader is wanted. Death of Mrs. H. O, Devries, Mers. Sarab Cotuner Devries died quite unex- pectedly a* § o'clock yestorday morning &fter a short fliness of poeumoula, at the family residence, 1303 Georgia avenue. It was thought Feiday evening that she was improv- iug, but during the night she grew rapidly WOrso. The deceased was born at Millard July 9, 1868, ana had resided in this county all of herlife. She was the only daughter of Samuel Cotoer, and Jeaves a busband aud little son. She was a member of the First Christian church, the pastor of which, Reyv. Dr. Cramblett, will officiate av the funeral servieos, The deceased was a ki rted, sywpathetic women, and was Zhly estoemed by those whose good rtune it was to intimately know her. funeral will take place tomorrow alternoon at 2 o'clock from the residenoe. A€ Among the entertainments to be given in this ey duriag the comiag week will be one AMUSEMENTS. New Savonteenth an MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, Theatre THE GREAT HANLONS COMING. d Harney Streets. A /|2‘ »,,( WEDNESDAY MATINER, tirely Now Edition Stupondous SUPERBA Sectacular Pantomime: The Groatost Triumph Ofthe World HanLoN Bros With all its wonderful improvemen Feats. Novel specialties parallel, Don't fail to 1@ tha new any similar effort in the history of t Regular prices. There will be ove OOMING—John W. Kelly in “U and ruary 7, 8 and 9. BOYD'S - Seventeenth NICHTS Thu COMMENCINC SATURDAY The First Time in This City of FREDERICK PAULDING A Stupo BATTERY NEW HEATR us Production Presenting ter by nmooulight, with a View Now York Harbor and Liborty Ligh ST. PATRICKS CATHEDRAL tho Vanderbilt conseryatory. R FMRONT and_side-sy ats. An aggrogation of Acrobatio \iting pantomime without a ransformation Sce -e. It transcinds he st: r 300 balsony seats so'd at 5 0c each’ 11," sunday, Monday, Tucsday, Feb- Cet a Cood Seat [Cer et | trects, E. nd Harney wsday, February 2 ” MATINE the Spicacular Comedy THE = STRUGGLE OF =——= LIFE INIRODUCING A GREAT CAST Drama THE ENTIRE PRESS OF NEW YORK PRONOUNCED THIS THE GREATEST SCENIC PRODUCTION OF THE AGE. Saturday Evening by Special Request Mr. Paulding will Present Tobins Unrivalled Comedy in four acts of “THE HONEYMOON.” Box Sheets open Wednesday at Usual Prices. ONE WEEK | | mz il STREET THEATER Popular Prices. NNING MATINEE OTHER MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY B. Y. Pearcon’s Bi g Scenic Production THE NIDNCHT ALARM, Interpreted by a Select Company of Players, Produced With Beautiful Scenery. THE LIVING STATUE OLOCK, THE TYPICAL NEW JERSEY FARM, THE GREAT RAILROAD DRAW BRID3E, FLIGHT OF THE LIGHTNING of a literary and musical eharacter under tho auspices of tho L. A. C. 15, at tho vestry of Temple Israel on Monday evening av § o'clock. Bishop Nowman will deliver a lecture upou the following subject: “A Thousand Miles on Horseback Through the Valley of the Euphrates.” e — NOTES OF TRAVEL, Interesting Talks by Frazar on esting J neyings, Mrs. M. D, Frazar of Boston, whose lec tures of foreign trayel delivered at the St, Mary's Avenuo Congregational church some two weeks ago wero so well received, con- tinued her talks at the Lininger art gallery on I'hursday and Friday evenings of last weei. The talks of tnis intelligent lady are profusely lllustrated views which wero taken during Mrs. Fra zar's recent trips across the continent. Be- ginning st London, the party, under Mus. Frazar's leadership, travel ali over the great est city ofthe world and take a peep iuto overy mnook and coruer of iuterest to the American travelers. After a journey through England, Mrs, Frazar takes her party across 1ho stormy English channel and lands them on the sunny shores of France. Paris, the center of the fashiouable world of the conti nent, is visiteaand every possible place of interest or amusewent shown aud explaiued at length. Mrs, Frazar is a pleasaut speaker and keeps her audience interested from the time the first picture is thrown upon the canvas until good-night is said., Continuing tne trip the lecturer takes Alps into Switzerland and then to Lake Cowo, itotne, and beautiful Venice. By taking a trip with Mrs. F'razar a person can enjoy all the pleasures aud sec all the sights without the ifuconvenience of trav eling, e Iagd & Nice Time, Aun occasion enjoyed beyond written des oription accurred under the suspices of the Young Meu's Institute at its parlors last Friday evening, in the way of a pleasant litepary socisvle. A piano duet by Miss and Master Gentloman, *“The Fishermsn” by Messrs. Emwet and Wallace McQuery, accompsaied by Miss MoQuery, and ‘“The Mountain Maiden” by Miss Uosgrove were reudered in 8 highly complimentary mauner by stereopticon party across the | EXPRES EDEN MUSE Cor. 11th and Farnam Sta. ¥, Ko L'AMPHITRITE, the Angel of the Air, cok Connmencing Mon- [ This marvelous Hluston Is not prosented on & darkonad stae. buton briliantly 1ehead stags 1 ory direction th osx artlst. D Walte's lushos (0. leviile Stars Admission Ldime. — Open, 110 10 p. w. and was grooted with opeu and appreciative applause. ‘I'he meiabers are meoting with v satis- factory success in their afforts toward organ- 1zing & Young Ladies' lnstitute. ‘About forty youug 'adies have signified their willingness 1o bocome members of the society. Itis an- ticipated thaton next Friday evening the young ladios will give s leap year party In the hall of the Young Men's Institute, Thoy are now making preparations for it and if present indications are to be considerad as a prophecy their sociable will be a decided suiceess. e COLONEL FAIRMAN'S LECTURE. Musie, Pou > Ploase ‘nl 5 { Colonel James Falvinan gave a compli- mentary lecturo on *What All Should Know About Art” last night in the concert ball of the Young Men's Christian association. He, nimself, 15 an artist sud art lecturer, and talked, 1 ihe eourse of his iecture, of wusic, poetry, art, litorature, stage and the draws, Colonel iairman interested bis large audi- ence by keeping himself out of the. old ruv which the ordinary lecturer tiables luto be- fore be knows it. In bis talk was mingled many bright witti cisms of stage declurations aud humor from the pen of funny journalists, He proved hiiself to ve well versed in art of alt doscriptions and was very wpl aud ready io answering quesuons put 1o uim per- taining to art. De. Bir - ,nose and throat, e A Los Augeles clergyman, says the Chi- cago Times, is In danger of beiug ejected from his puipit for haviag deeiared in @ ser- mon that no man ever made $1,000,000 with out belag @ thiel. It would be ouly cominon prudence for clorgymen of all denominations 10 recollect that the inervancy of the bible does not apply Lo the verse in wiich the diffi- culty of arich man's enteriug the kisgdow of heaveu iy alirmed, BeE bldg.