Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 14, 1892, Page 7

TORMER COTILLON LEADERS Men Who Have Given Up the German for \ Wives and Business, AMONG THE SWELLS OF SOCIETY Doings of the Gay World the Past Week— Promises for the Remaining Weeks Before Ash Wednes. Of daneing T'm y Memory wakes her mai o L:ghtly th Cybelln, smiiing flower and tw Bid the blush of sut Burn upon my br And let me, while Trip the miizy din Fling my heap of yonrs awny And be s wild, a8 young as they. Moore, the brind: < rose dand young Dancing has been tue ordor of the week in the swell circles of socioty; the sprightly measures have permitted of haraly a rest aud hardly an evening passed but that some merry company caught up the strain and pro- longod the biithe cohoes. Terpsichore has been the favored high priostess at whose Ahrine the gay world worshiped and pleas- ure's song has beon sot to the music of gayly tripping teet. I asked the Society Man the other day what became of the dancing men and his reply might be of interest to other social lights as it was Lo me. “Some years ago,”’ said the Society Man, *no large dance or ball given by any one in the inner circle of the ultrafashionable set ‘was complete if Mr. W. F. McMilian was not there and of every cotillon of five years r more ago he was tho accredited eader, In those days if tho mero 0ssibility of his sinking into the mor ato but loss enviable position of the man of business had beon sugeested it would have been received with cold disbelief; but today this once brilliant and very popular gnncmx man is wrapped up in business eares nd business successes, Of course Mac gocs ‘to balls and parties now and then but his heart is not in it as it used to be; he has other thirgs to think of. ““When & man hes thirty dancing be- gins to pall on him,” said the Society Man. “He noeds something more serious, more earnest to stimulato his energies and ideas. One cannot dance through one's wholo life without becoming suprisingly vapid and even graceful dancing cannot make up for a vacuous mind. Onc's ideas become identitied with the ball room aod tho polished floor, ‘Wit the aifferent steps of the latest duncos, with the whito boutonniere and tho dress suit and though it is charm- ing and refreshing once in a while 4t becomes a bore after one has reached twanty-nino. But in spite of the inevitable scason of ennui which makes itself felt by every ac- tive minded man the time eomes when the dingy oftices and tho beetle-browed clerks sumo cheerless aspect and then it is that he former leader goes into the ball room again for rofreshment and relaxation, Then, as the society man says, it becorues a sot habit _ again and he dances sedately on to a ripe ola age. 2 ¥ Of tho older men who aro_truly exceilent cotillon leaders Mr. Will McMillan comes first. Many of the younger men lead more PP spirited dances, but tone are more graceful than the figures lad by o leader who was pn&ulnr five years ago. r. Frank Hamilton has also enjoyed the distinction of heing a magnificont leader ot tho german, but he cares little for sucha position aud 'would much prefer being found midway down the line where he can have a good sociable time without bothering his ead with tho details of new figures. Mr. Will Wyman bas led in bygone days, with much crédit to bimself, but the cares of a rapidly. growing business. have ariven cotillon figurés from nis mind, and he, too, is content to allow the leadership honors to fall 0 s0me youuger man. ‘When the Sans Coremonie club, and before that the Entre Nous club, was in the full tide of its glory and popularity, three men 8t00d out most prominently as almost invinci- ble leaders, and whoso dancing suggested the old-time elegance ana stateliness of the minuet—Ware Fostor, Charles Deuel and Clem Chase. Mr. Fostor has given updauciog longago: as national bank examiner for Wyoming he, no doubt, tinds his daties sufliciently onerous to quite dispel any amoition he might have haa to be a recognized leaderof the cotillon. But taken all in all Mr, Charles Deuel was the most popular leader Omaha ever had. Me was dignified, yet led with zest, in- nuity and lifs, and it was a delightful leasure to follow him through the tigures which were populur almost a decade 8go. nce his marriage and the further dignity of \"-‘hz a father, Mr. Deuel bas given up dancing almost entirely. Life has more charms at home than abroad. Mr. Chase now and then dances, but leaa- ership has no more delight for him. He, too, 1s married and a father of two bright young- sters who make home a heaven for the editor of the Excelsior. The leader of todayis Mr. William G. Poane. He is extremely popular among the fulr daughters of the beau monde and his figures are always well chosen. After two years in seclusion he came back into the full lare of public favor at his sister's pretty go'mou. where he lead with charming grace, He will pertorm a like function at tho ‘rib- bon'! cotillon to be grven Monday evening at the Paxton, which promises to be the largest german given in Omaha in yoars. As 10 the women—*well they datco gayly ntil disabled for life,”” as & society woman ald the other day. They bezin when in pinafores, dance all through their school days und rosebud yoars, and then go dancing gracofully through their matron days, finully opening some big event as a charity ball on the arm of some distin- guishod leader of years gone by. “Nowhere in the world do wo find such dancers among the women as we do in America, and Omaha has a number of dancers who will compare fuvorably with any In America,” said the Society Man the other evening. The French womeu need only three feet in which to execute the jerky, Joppy ‘deux-temps,” and they turn dizzily round and round unul one is in danger of walkiog with a rotury motion for the re- malnder of the evening, Tho English *reverse,” but any one who bas read Iteade will quite ugree that dancing with thom is an ungainly aud apparently painful process. Among the married womon in Omaha \s\‘uu are & number of beautiful dancers, but, course, household cares and pretty daugh- tors Lo chaperon aund introduce into society take up the time that many matrons would like to spend in dancing, iuv, most of them Lué: ug the ‘‘merry tap-tap of silken snoes," ir John Suckling’s lady-love did, even after here'curls were silver and her eyes had grown dim,” High ¥ive on Daveuport Street, Miss Mary Dewar of 1721 Davenport street entertained a fow friends last Saturday in bonor ot her sisters, Lyde and Hattie of Lon- don, Outurio, who have been guests at the "llard. High five was the order of the Bvening, aud the prizes wero carvied off by Mr. I, Fosbennor aud Miss M. Kvess, Mr, Dalo ana Miss Mooden tak care of the boobies, The first lady’s prize was a voauti- ful picture, the gentieman's prize a silyer stamp case. Ove charming feature of the ng's program was the Spanish and tob dancing of Miss Hattie Dowar. Those enjoying the' hospitality of the ostess were Misses R, Oliver, M. Kross, . m, A. MoCausland, V. Rooney, Mrs, Alllams, Miss M. Thomas, L. M. Dewar, Hautie Dewar, M. Dowar, Messrs. I, Fos- benner, Loais W. E. Palmatier, H. Mc- Conuell, J. McDonald, Williams, T. C, Ste- wens, J. Lalor, J. R. Dewar, \V. Koglish, F. MoCorwick. A “Croki Party. Misses Neppa Holliday and Rooney enter- talned their friends with a progressive “Crokinole” party at the residence of Mrs. iday Wednesday evening. This game, ug & new ome, will be long remembered as Qe of the most successful of the season. ver much spirited playing Mr. apd Mrs. ‘ard succeeded in capturing the first prizes. Mr. Fred Simpsen and Miss Ambruster car- ¥ylog off the boobies. Aftor refreshineuts ';- served the floors were cleared aud i dancing was indulged in fer the rost of the ovening. The following were present: Misses Frances Evans, Grace Cleveland, Blanche Van Kuran, Helen Van Kuran, Anna Smith, Lena Holliday, Daisy Freeman, Ambruster, Elizabeth Rooney, Mr. wWard, Mrs. Ward, Miss Neppa Holliday : Mossrs, Preston Hol- liday, Grant Cleveland, I'rank Rooney, . D. Smeaton, George Gillespie, Fred Simpson, Percy Gibsen, Frank Potter, R. E. Owings. Poorless Club A vory delightful leap year danclng party was given by the ladies of the Peerless club Thursday ovening at Erfing's hall. A nicely arranged program of twenty numbers was dancod, during which shorbert and cake wero served. The beautifully aecorated hall was thronged with pretty young ladios ele- gantly costumed and brave young men, and in all essontial particulars it was one of tho very successful parties given this scason rely managed by tie fair sex. Miss Ada Gilmore was charming in a black Indin silk gown, rod fan and shoes, rea roses, Miss Lena Chesboro worea becoming gown of light blue silk, fan and shoes to mateh, vink hyacinths, Miss Cassio Arnold appeared in a dainty costume of white tuile, trimmed wilh rose- buds, Miss Lillie Brenton looked exceedingly pretty ina gown of oream henrietta, red roses. Miss Lizzie Kellogg was becomingly attired in @ black China silk costume trimmed with pink ribbons, pink roses. Miss Wigman, a very pretty blonde, looked well in a pink silk, she cdrried a huge bouquet of creatm rosos. Miss Katie Clark was daintily attired ina black china sitk trimmea with pink chiffon, pink rosos Miss Gussie Stratmann wore an attraotive gown of yellow silk. Miss Kiva Munson graced & very protty frock of lignt plue henrictta, fan and shoes’ to mateb, lilies of the valley. Miss Lydia Parker wore a_very handsome gown of gray and pink crepe ae chene, pink Lulu Bell wore a protty cream henri- etta, and sho carried n oeautiful boguet of cream and pink crystanthemums, Miss Pearl Urlau wore a costumo of croam silk. Those presont wore Misses Lizzy Kollog, Casy Arnold, Claudy Ratcliff, Alice Phillips, Katie Clark, Stella Becher, Alma Andrecn, Blanche Reed, Gussie Strapman, Alving Engler, Kutie Wignian, Nora Larkin, Mrs. E. Howell, Lona Chesboro, May Gould, Sadie Kelley, Farthstone, Perl Urloau, Lulu Bell, Berdio Parker, Lizzy Shiclds, Eva Munson, Nannio Auderson, Jennie Lafferty, Liliian Bronton, Daisy Maning, Cora Young, Mamie Yoder, Bessio Hungate, Belle Hallm, Aunie Redfield, Eva Jones, L. Thompson, Agnes Wink, Bertha Hungate, Katio Dalton, Ada’ Gillmore, Lucila' Steph- son, ' Anna Hungats, A, Urloan, Messrs, Frank Poterson, Charles I, Stackey, H. M. Dingly, A. W. Carpenter, Ed Homn, Harry H. Kirby, Gus Andreen, 'Perey Gib- son, Philip Windliier, Will Wigman, Frank Dibble, Willlam Mack, Gene E. Howell, William Stackey, M. Smeuton, Hutchinsoa, Cunningham, . “Webber, Harry Yoste, Bdward Woodard, Edward Smith, Claud Stockoy, Will Wever, Edward Kunapp, Frank McConell, Lafe Young, Bert Miner, J. Simpson, B, Lymn Kemper, Lou Berger, W. C. Bartlett, A. J. Lunaborg, A Williams, Copeland, P. T. Mc(Giath, Ernest Strapman, Frank Haskell, G. W. Shrader, Wallaco Taylor, E. B. Smith In Honor of Their Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. 1. Brown entertained a num- bor of thelr friends at their beautiful resi- denco, 2612 Douglas strect, Wednesday cven- iug, the occasion being the 17th birth- day of their daughter, Miss Auna. Tho ovent will long be remembered by those present as an evening charmiugly spent. Tho first part of the evening was taken up by card playing, after which the guosts repaired to the dintng room, where a delicious lunch was sorved. Dancing foliowed to the enjoyment of the young people present. Amoug those in attendanoce the following were noticed Mr. and Mrs. J. Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. C, Brandeis, Mr. and Mrs. C, Scblank, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kalish, Mr. aod_ Mrs. C. Shaw, Mr. and Mrs, M. Sachs, Mr. and Mrs, C. Vau Ard, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lovy, Mr. and Mrs. 7. Williamaon, Mr. and Mrs. M. Reichen- berg, Mesdames C. Q. Britton, E. Abra- hams, S. Arnstewn, J. Sonnenberg, Misses Spigle. Stanfield Singer, Kalish, Abrabams, Kohn. Levy, Bornsteiu, Bertha and Kosa Reichenborg, Mossrs. M. J.and I. Harri Frank, Kalish, Reichenberg, Sonuonberg, Sache, Bernsteln, Kohn, Rosenstein, Singer, “Abrabams, Rypinski, Jacobs and Hatris. Celebrating Natal Day. The friends of Miss Sophie Roberts gath- ered at her home at 1424 North Seventeenth avenue Friday evening to celebrate her birthday, The early evening was given to cards, about 10 o'clock the spacious parlors, from which the carpets had veen removed, were cleared, and dancing followed until supper was served at 11:30. The dinnming room was beautiful with its decorations of blooming plants, roses and smilax. After supver dancing was resumed and kept up till the “wee sma’ houss,” when the guests sep- arated- Miss Emma McWhinnie of Lincoln was the honored guest of the evening. The guests were: Miss Kmma McWainnie of Lincolu, the Misses Storey, J. Storey. Brohew, M. Garde, Maude Iler, Rile; Kiley, Greene, Kenney, N. Keuney, Camp, D. Camp, Marnell, . Marnell, Messrs. Harry Nason of Council Bluffs, Charles Higgins, Duke Roberts, Harry Stcney, Will Erickson, L. Camp, A. Camp, Coultyre, Cul- ley, Ea Marnell, Rich, McDoudle, Hazel, Mrs. Garde, Mrs. Iler, Mv. and Murs, Thorn- ton. Dancing at V gton Hall, The office force of the Cudahy Packing company gave A pleasant dancing party Friday evening at Washington hall. Lunch eon was served during the ovening, a con- veniently placed punbh bowl contributing to the pleasure of the eveniug. There were present: Messrs, and Mesdames Cameron, Boll, White, M, R. Murphy, Russell, Wor- syth, Hough, Coffman, Murrow, Puillips, Lyon, Benedict, Dubmire, Wallwork, Kunath, Kessler, Leonard, Schaaf, Gyger, Shank, Van Tuyl, Lees, Gregory, Devine, Harrison, English, Risley, McVicker, Ryan, D. Murphy and Martin, Mesdames J. 'S, For- syth. Strawn, Holyoke and Keith, Lincoln, Misses Esmond, Mary Esmond, Peacock, De- Witt, Cameron, Dabrie, Mallone, Vaughn, Ramsoey, Burgstresser, I{osters, Leonard, avis, Mudge, Powell, Howell, Wii- d Welch. Messrs. Merrick, Keenan, , McGrath, Barron, Higgins, Hastie, reene, O'Keeffe, Houghton, Coughlin, Godman, Cantlie, Forsytb, Martin, Seavey, Denny, Myers, Whitbread, Carroll, J. H. Howell, H. W. Howell, Davis, Dellone, Welpton, I, H. Ames, San Fraucisco, In Honor of a Bride and Groom, In Lonor of Mr. and Mrs. Clark U, For- syth, who were recently warried, Mrs. J. S, Forsyth, 2813 Poppleton avonue, gave a bigh five party Tuesday evening which was thoroughly delightful in the cordiality and good cheer which prevailed. The house was quite tastefully decoratea with roses and smilax, At 11 o'clock d ous refreshments were served and then the prizes uwarded to the successful winners. Among those who participated in the game of Tuesday eveuing wero: Mr. and Mrs, Clark Forsyth, Mr, and Mrs, Charles Statton, Mr. annd Mrs, W, I, Fahs, Mr. and Mrs, G. M. Nattinger, Mr. and Mrs, C. D. Krider, Dr, and Mrs, Brown, Mr, and Mrs. W. H, Olmstead, Mr. and Mrs. William Gyger, Mr. aud Mrs, C. E. Dunmier, Mr. and rs, ‘W, Gregory, Mr. .and Mrs, C. W, 'McVicker, Mrs. Guild. Misses Uysul‘. Pickering, Esmond, Mary Esmond, Hudson, Messrs, Keenan, Mervick, Bit- tioger, Clark, Dyers, Denny Coughlan, Charlos Forsyth, Dr. and Mrs, © utertain, A most enjoyable party was given Satur- day night by Mr, and Mrs. Cook. The guests indulged in high five uutil a late hou an elogant lunch was served. 1'ose who bad the good fortune to be invited were Dr, and Mrs, Sumers, Mr, and Mrs. George Dov- erell, My. ana Mrs, Colo, Mr. and Mrs. Mulk: . and Mrs, Jerome Coulter, Mr. and Mrs. Havens, Dr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr, Zimwer, Mr, and Mrs. Cutler, Miss Severs, Mr. Plooter, Mr. and Mrs, Montgumery, Mr’ and Mrs, R I Hodgin, Mr. ana Mrs. Frod Bothwick, Mr, and Mrs, George Thompson. High Five at the German Club, Thursday evening Der Doutsche club gave ® high five party at the club rooms which WAas & very pleasant and iuteresting event in DAILY tho club history. The committee having such entertainments in charge, Messts. Fred Motz, jr., Julius Poycke and Arthur Smith, exertod thomsolves to make the ovening en- joyable and they succeeded boyond their fondost hopes, The ludies' prize was won by Mrs. Gustave Hahn, the gentleman's prize by Dr. Oscar Hoffman. Tho_guests who_played were, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Metz, Mr. and Mrs, I*red Metz, jr., Dr. and Mes,' Hoftman, Mr. And Mrs. F'red Metz, sr., Mr. and Mra, Gustav Habn, Mr. and Mrs, William Krug, Mr, and Mrs. Aaron Cahn, Mr, and Mrs. J. P. Lund, Mr. and Mrs, Con Wiedeman, Mr. and Mrs. Max Becht, Mr. and Mrs, Otto Siomsson, Mr. and Mrs. John Baumer, Mr. and Mrs. . Pomey, Mr. and Mrs, Segelke, Mr. and Mra, Guen- ther, Mr, and Mrs. Tzschuck, Misses Lena Krog, Tony Taschuck, Pomey, Pundt, Strathman, ‘Lund, Marscnner, Mrs. Frod Lange, Mrs. J. Nagl, Messrs. Emil Horbertz, H. Lussenbach, Arthur Motz, Oscar Pundt, H. Lund, A. B. Huberman, . Strathman, Frank Lange, Arthur Smith, Speed the Parting Guest, ‘A prophet is not wittout houor, save in bis own countrs” 1s & “wise saw" which has done duty for ages, since the days when King James gave the Fnglish-speaking wotld an insight into the divine teachings of Christ—nor lacks it ‘“‘modern instances.” It is almost epigrammatic in its terseness, and in & word comprencends tho situation regard- ing many taen. It is only after a man has got out from among those with whom he has assoolated for years and attained a reputa- tion that he, ‘at least, finds that his old assoclates are willing 1o accord to him the hovor which has come from other sources. For several years there has appoeared now and then in the columns of Puck stories and sketches, illustrative of life in tho west (that great section of the country which is fast losing its namo through the forces of educa- tion, industry and art), over the signature of H. L. Wilson. To a very fow the name has beon suggestive of a toiler from this remo‘o section of the country; to tbe tnousands who have read and enjoved the bits of west- ern lifo and color the name has been simply & potentialitv. His abiding place has been kept from the reaaing world, for he has buried his location in his namo. To tho newspaper workers of Omaha, how- ever, H. L. Wilson has been known for some time. His work has been commended as being “‘out of the ordinary,” and his ad- vancement watched with 1atorest, for, after all, there 1s lessof the “green-eyod monster! amoug newspaper people than in any other profession. They have thew quarrels, it is truo, but they rarely fail to give credit when credit is desorved. It was, therofors, uot at all inappropriate foc Mrs. J. R. Nicholas, who is & membor of the Browuing socioty of Philagelphia, and who bas done some liter- ary work herself, having arranged for publi cation the works of the late Gilbert M. Monell and who is interested in all that per- tains to literature, to invite a number of nowspaper people 1o meot and say farewell to Mr. H. L. Wilson prior to his departure for New York to take tho associate editorship of Puck. The dinner was given at the Murray, but it was very evident shortly after tho guests had taken their places around tbe banquet board, Mrs. Nich- olas occupging the head, with Mr. Peattie on her left and Mr. Wilson on her rigbt, that the dinner per se, notwithstandine the ad- mirable cocking and the altogether perfact service, was to be a subordinate affair, It was rather the mingling of bright minds, and the quips and bon mots, which Carl Smith persisted in spelling. because ho was not a Frenchman, but a Missourian, and thereforo not expected to know the language in which a Hugo, a Balzac or a Maupassant wrote, were like Burns’ snowflake in the river, ‘A moment white, then melts forever.” It would be pleasant to spread over the whole city, like iittle childron spread molasses over their bread, the enjoyment of the occasion. But it would require a stenograpbic report to ad- cquately st forth the pleasure of the event. and there was no stenographer at the board. After the menu was completed tho party adjourned to Mrs. Nicholas' rooms,the géntle- men foregathering in the smoking apartment below, whiio the ladies listened to Mrs. Peat- tie read Mr. Wilson’s Christmas story in Puck, “The Talo of a Iypowriter,” & Swry delightfully unconventional and full of bright bits of color. {There is littie about Mr, Wilson to sug- gost the literary man, He has a thoughtful, intellectual face which lights up plensantly at a good story or clever bon mot. He is somewhat austere in manner, but shows that when necessary he can givo and take with the rest of mankind. in n‘;pcnrunco Mr. Wil- son looks like a well-to-do business man. He talks but little, and theu in a soft, gentie tone which arouses recollections of Rosetti. There islittle of the ego in his make-up, and, armed as he is with these distinguishing characteristics, he ought to make a name for the west in the new field to which he has been called. It was nearly 5 ¢’clock before tne guests zot away from an afternoon that was distinguished for its brightness and for its deligtful unconventionality, St. Valentine's G Miss Yost gave, I'riday evening, & very dainty cotillon in honor of love's patron St. Valentine, the decorations being in red. Cupids were suspended from rved draped chandeliers while red rosesin profusion stood about in vases and rose bowls. The favors were very pretty and quite unique, being tiny bows ana arrows led with ribbons, original valeutines, lurge and small hearts, four leafed clovers, American Beauty roses, keys and other conceits, Tt was a pretty idea to place upon each chair a large bow or arrow to which was tastened five large candy hearts, such as used to be necessary in trimming Christmas troes, bearing the name of tho dance on one side a lovelorn ditty “to my mistress' eye- brow” on the other. Theso wero the real favors of the evening and were suspended by the recipients from the bows or 4rrows worn by the dancers. Miss Yost and Miss Sherwood led, intro- ducing several happy figures, notably the May pole dance, and the bridal veil, which s done duty for yearssince the cotillon be- camo the successor of the minuet veally. But on this occasion the action of the figure was roversed and the women enveloped the men in the folds of the veil instead of the usual form, possibly, because it is leap yea and the girls own 1302, A very pretty figure was the American Beauty, while, of course, the valentine figure took precedence, for evervbody received a valentine with a quotation suited to their varied peculiarities, Eight indirect and six direct figures wero danced, tho whole affair being beautiful in the extreme. “There were sixteen couples present as fol- lows: Miss Eoglish, Miss Hargis, Miss Grace Wallace, Miss McCormick, Miss Hoaglund, Miss Laura Hoagland, Miss McKenna, Miss Nash, Miss Doune, Miss Emily Wakeley, Miss Wallace, Miss May Wallace, Miss Hamilton, Miss Chandler, Mr, Henry Wy- man, Mr. Robert Patvick, Mr, John Patrick, Mr, Frank Hamilton, Mr. Caldwell Hamilton, Mr. Sherwood, Mr. Pierre Garneav, Mr. Wilson, Mr, Jordan, Mr, Earl Gaunett, Mr, Doane, Mr. Augustus Kountze, Mr. Ult, Hali, Mr. Smith, Mr. Drake, Mr. Abe Reed. High Five on o w Street, Mrs. Fred C. Shafer entertained quite number of friends very delighifully Friday evening at ber resilence, 2415 Caldwell street, assisted by Mrs. W. J. Smith of Lon- dou, Canada, The gamo was enthusiastically played, the first prizes being won by Mr. and Mrs, Frank Hull, while the consolation hon- ors fell to Mrs. Swith and Mr., James W. Munn. Refreshments were secved auring the evening, which was delightful in tho ex- treme, Those present were: Miss Anna Biggar, Miss Dewar, Mr.and Mrs. Frank Hull, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Beard, Mr. and Mrs. James Cook, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Board, Mensrs, George Smail, 12li_Hodgins, Jinkins, Walter Lingtam, W. J. Smith, James . Munu, Mrs. Teetard, Mr. Huteh: ison, Mr. yames . Dewar. A Birthday Varty, Miss Eva Howard entertained & number of ber frienas Thursday evening at ber home on Franklin street at a virthday party. The evenlng was spent in amusements of various sorts, & pleasant feature being several piano and autobarp selections. At 11 o'clock re- freshments were served, and it was 2 o'clock before the compuny dispersed. The follow- ing is a list of the guests: Misses Georgia Adams, Boll Bowles, Minuie Bowles, Win- nie Parmeter, Cora Baldwin, Louise Blake, Jessie Blake, Stella Cousin, Messrs. Ed Bowles, Harry Bowles, Busler, Latey, Wells, Hooper, Huut, Flowei White Chappel Surprise. A very pleasant party was teadered Mi Bishop by the White Chappel club at her home, 614 North Nineteenth street, Friday evening. A uumber of ladies and gentiemen met at Miss Warner's, oo Twenty thira BEE olb stroat at 2 o'clock and prosesded to the home of Miss Bishop, whero shaswns takon by sur- )rise. Among those presont were noticed Mr. and Mrs, 3. H, WheeleryiMr. and Mrs, E. 8. Rowley, Mr. and Mes/J. W. Blnho‘v. Mr. aud Mrs, W, C. MoDamiéh, Misses M dreth House, Inez Haskeljo'dngio Boyce, Maud Church, Fanol® ‘Bishop, Minnie Buros, Mayme Higgins, AnterWarnor, Rena Strong, Messrs, Gruninger; %en Eyke, Good- man, Smith, Bishop, Charlie McConnell, Harry McConuell, Hoth, Kuéuse, Geiger. A Tullp Lanéhedn, Truly luncheons are becoming elaborate; even big dinners commenge:to pose along sido theso afternoon funotions, where women alone are expocted and them- over the cup that choers but doss not dnebriate they tell each other tho gossip of the week and in dulge 1n the small talk so requisite in the social worid, It was thought last woek that Mrs. Leo's butterfly oard party was an elaborate and very beautiful affair, and so it was, but Mrs. John S, Brady on 'Thursday introduced additional foatures which made the afternoon historic almost in the fashion- ablo world, It was a tulip luncheon with cards as an aftermath that brought out tho smart sot in big numbers, and thay were quite compensated for the eMort made, for nomore perfoct ensomble has been seon in Omaha. Throughout ingenuity was the rul- ing foature of a charming afternoon and the offort made by the olover hostess to bring a springlike ~ freshness to the house and ~ surronndings was successful in every particular. Upstnirs, downstairs, in overy availablo nook and coruor jardimiores were placed filled with jonquils and ferns that gave one instantly the impression of “spring in winter.” And tho tulips! They wero almost as natural as tho jouquils, al- though tissue paper entered into their make- up. But thoy were aeftly fashioned, the skiliful fingers of tho hostess showing in every line in every curve, 1t was amazing how effective the houso .was under those decorations, and then over all floated the scent of tho jonauils, making spring seem a liviog, breathing prosence. Eighteen tables wore occupied by tho players, partners being selected by tulips of duplicate color. The menu was" elaborate, in keoping with the whole affair, and appe tizing to u degree. Small flowers were given to the successful winnors of the games and tiny bells to those having the temority to bid fourteen and make it. ~ Mrs. Kirkendall and Mrs. Henry Estabrook assisted the hostess throughout the rooms and also in receiving the guests, while Mrs. Coe, Mrs. Harber distributed the counters for the games. Mvs. Raymond won the prize for the of wames, Mrs, Colpetzer received the greatest number of bells, The invited guests were Mrs. Ames, Mrs, S. Alexander, Mrs. W. F. Allen, Mrs. W. N. Babeock, Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Branch, Mrs. N. Barkalow, Mrs. C. Barver, Mrs.' Biervower, Mrs. Boggs, Mrs. Bradford, Mrs. Samuel Buras, Mrs. Burt, Mrs. O. M. Carter, Mrs. Clayton, Mrs, Coe, Mrs. Coffman, Mrs, Colpetzor, Mrs. Connoll, Mrs. Cornis, Mrs. Cudahby, Mrs. Dickey, Mrs, Dietz, Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Dubois, M Donne, Mrs. Estabrook, Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. Gilmore, Mrs. Greon, Mrs. Harvey, Mrs, Harris, Mrs, Hawley, Mrs. son, Mrs. Paxton, Mrs. Pease, Raymond, Mrs. Redick, Mrs [ogton, Mra. W, and srs. T. Rogers, Mrs Swobe. Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Sioan, Mrs, Sayder, Mrs. C. E.and Mrs. G. Squires, Mrs. Sutbhen, Mrs. Van_Kuran, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Keller, Mrs. G. Kelly, Mvs. Kirken® aall, Mrs. Kitchon, Mrs, I,a0, Mrs. Lock- wood, Mrs, McCord, Mrs. McCormacl, Mrs. MeWhorter, Mrs. Meday, Mrs. Matcalf, M Montgomery, Mrs.S. P, .and Mrs, W. V. Morse, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Mujr, Mvs, Parier, Mrs. Vaill, Mrs. Woodman, Mrs. Walkofieid, Mrs. D, H. Wheeler, Mrs, Williams, Mrs, B. Wood, Mrs. Yates, Mes, -Pritchett, Mrs, Hongland, Mrs. Rector, Mvs. Purvis, and Miss Dundy, Miss Hoagldu(d, Miss Sharp, Miss Wadleigh, Miss Doawe,’Miss Harais of Kentucky, Miss Hawley, Miss Young of Boston, "Miss Kacharing. Burker and the Misses Perry and Cowin of St. Joseph. Washington and Lafayette ot Newport, A rehearsal at the Hotdl Datlone last evon- ing by the ladies, who wilF b8 dressed in the rich court costumes of the seventeanth cen- tury, in brocades and silis, in iace friils and trains; gentlemen with wufilés at their necks and ia their sleoves, flat caps adorned with plumes, velvet caps enriched with gold lace, knee breeches, white stockings and silver buckles on their slippers, mounstrous pow- dered wigs and many a ribbon; music in slow tempo, stately, almost funereal, like tho studied, solemn notes in shrill keys from Lulli’s violin, such as thess, with the sur- roundings of 'splendor and magnificence, will mako up the scene of the minuet as a tableau 1n the coming National Pageant. ‘Tho scene is that of a reception to Washington and L fayette, whose historic facos will appeaar in the beautiful old dance, oid even in their time, yet popular in circles whero symmietry and porfect grace and pootry of motion wore most cultivated. The dauce arose of course in France, and it is told that Louis XIV first danced it at Versailles in 1653. He ‘‘set the fashion” of the minuet and it straightway became popu- lar among all classes, much to the disgust of the groat Louis who despised ungraceful dancers, No doparture from tho prescribed movement is allowed aud nothing is left to the performer's option. The motions are beautiful and accordingly dificuit. In theso days 1t is exhumed from the past, where it lies as a half-effaced recollection of graceful- pess, not for iws revival, but only from a curious and admiring interest n its own exquisite graco and 1n the courtly associa- tions that cluster about it. The courtesy and the voltas of the fair daucers beneath their partners' curved arms, the baughty air and proud bearing of the head and shoulder, the gravo bowing and stately knceling call to mind a chivalrous age when studied courtesy and formality were the canons of genteel society. An integral clement of the minuet was the soft harmony of the spinet or the harpsichord played by some such master as Boccherini or Exaudet and the studied aim in this modern presentation of the dance is to make it conform to historical truth, both in costuming aud in musical ac- companiment, ‘ableau six, entitled *‘Battie of Bunker Hill,” has been finally cast as follows: General Warren B/ General I John- Mrs. Rem- ptain O, Lieutenunt i infuntry oncl Park, Mrs, i Whoaton. Mrs. Dr. W. G. Spencer, Mrs. Hartsuff, Mrs. Jolin I. Mallory. A Phantom Party, At the residence of A. J. Vierhng, Poppelton avenue, Kriday evening, Master Rao W. Vierling and Miss Neile Paris gave a very enjoyable phantom and high five party. The fore part of the evening was devoted to dancing aud attempts at finding out who's fawilinr faces were hidden behind the ghostly attire, the latter purt'being taken up with bigh five, refreshmonts coming later. The first lady’s prize was won by Miss Della Jones, the second by ,(Mabel Cheney. The lirst gentleman’s prize‘'was taken by Mr. J. Talmage, the secqud, by Mr. Willard Kreedler. 5 Tho following were the ‘fuests: Misses Mablo Cheney,Clyde Blanulifrd, Bertha Hun- gate, Zoe Watson, Hesso Hungate, Grace Bianchard, Gertie Givsonyidae Lawrence, Delt Jones, Lizzie Campbll, . Charlotte Es! moud, Buclab Fleming, jsa Gosney and Phelps; the Messrs, Ggodigeh, Manchestar, Meyers, Spooner, Dy b ustin, Horner, Abott, ' M'Gath, ' Keslet, "/“Paul ' Kuedler, Talmage, Hast . ol 1 L APW Judge Dundy appeared | te,be the youngest man about the United Statks court yester- day. His spirits wero akinowo those of a man who nad just fallen beir to a million, and bis movements were thoseof man who had taken the first prize in & gymnasium contest. The explanation of this lies in the fact that Judge Dundy bad just received word that he had become a grand apa. A son was born yosterday to Mrs. Newman, formerly Miss Luna Dundy, now a resident of New Jersey. The joy of Mr. and Mrs, Newrmun over the event could not have exceeded that manifestod by Lhe graud(ather, Judge Dundy. ‘There's another voter in New Jersey,” said the judge as be entered the office of Dis- trict Attorney Baker. “Ho 1s a republican voter and be will help to cut down the demo- cratic wajorities. A Solree Dansante. Elizabeth place, which bas begn the scene of 80 wany delighiful eutertainments this winter, echoed again with flying feet Mon. l / 'R TEEN PAGES day evening, Mr. and Mrs. A. receiving 1o honor of Mr, and ""“{""“’"‘ After a short reception tle young married poeople, who were largely in the ascendant, were permitted to dance, three rooms being given up to those who bow down at the shrine of Terpsichore, The decorations were very taking, the drawing room being particularly cosy and comfortable with its easy chairs and divans, a meliow glow from a rod shaded iamp giv- ing a restful appearance to the room. rs. Will Poppleton, who for years has been a leader in thesocial life of Omaha, wore A pretty wown of nile green mousselline de sofe trimmed with duchesse lace. Miss Popple- ton woro a sweet gown of white crepe, while Miss Chandler wore a beautiful shade of blue silk relieved by black lace over the bodice. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs, Dan Waeeler, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deuel, Dr. and Mr C. E. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hamilton, Mr, and Mrs. Lrle Dickey, Miss Brown, Miss Hargls, Miss Lomist, Miss Chanaler, Miss Chambers, Miss 'Hamilton, Miss Rawlos: Messrs. Voss, Coles, Barlow, Pat- rick, Turoer, Sherwood, Kountze, Poppleton Mrs, W. S, The Young Men's Tustitute, About 150 ladies and gentlemen woro in at tendanca at the literary entertainment of the Young Meu’s Iustitute last Friday evening and wave evidence of their appreciation of the high order of talent presented to them by the following participants: Flute solo by Mr. E. Zetzman: song, “When Gatbering iRoses Look Out for the Thorns," by Miss itose Brady; song, “Come In and Shut the Gate,” by Miss Rose Flan- nory, and banjo trio by Messrs. Beaton, Rowden and Cummings,fwith select medloys, waere received with applause and encores. The entertainments given by the avove institute have attracted considerable interest, a social committoe of twenty members having full charge and their afforts have always baen of the highest standard to mako the club’s friends feel perfectly at homo. After the next social, which occurs on Iriday ovening, Februury 23, the institute intends to orgauize a literary and debating society. Future Social Events, Mrs. J. (3. Megeatn, a reception from 3 un- til 6 on Tuesday. Friday Mrs. Ezra Wiliard will give a re- ception from 3 untii 6. Saturday evening, February party at Metropolitan hall. Tuesday evening a ba dered Governor J. Boyd. Der Doutsche club will give its annual banquet av the club rooms Thursday evening. “A Box of Monke the benefitot the Crecho Wednosday ovaning. Mpr. and Mrs, T. B. Mins n the Iountze Place High Five club L Fri oveniug. Monday evening a number of the leading sogiery men will give a rivvon cotilion at the Paxton. Invitations are out for a dancing party by tho C. M. B. A, at new Metropolitan hall February 2 On_Tuesday evening, February “Bachelo will give a dancing party at t'ort Omana. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. A, U. Wyman announce a reception for Mr. and Mrs. William Wymau, The Conservatory of Music will tender a reception to Herr Xuver Scharwenka from 910 12 Wodnesday ovening. Samuel Brown Millard will give an after- noon party for Charles Sanford Giffard, Nineteenth and Canitol avenue, on Monday. Thursday evening, Februmy 25, Union F cfic council of the Royal Arcanum will give a mlusn.'nhs and dancing party at Metropolitan all, Thursday oyening Geoeral and Mrs, Wheaton announce a reception from 5 to 7 for Colonel and Mrs. J. B. Parke and Miss Nightingal Mrs. W. B. Meikle, assisted by her sister, Miss Balcombe, will give a reception Tue: day evening in honor of their si in-law, Mrs. Bub Balcoinbe, leap year quet will bo ten- ue! A nti Miss Lynn Curtis roturns this week from her long eastern visit. Mrs, Churles A, Dean roturned yesterday after a two months’ absence. Misses Seligsohn and Bottie Seligsohn are isiting friends in Milwaukao, Mrs. E. A. Carter of Cresco, Ia., i3 a guest in the family of Dr. L. A. Merriam. Mr. Max Meyer is recovering his health at the Hotel Eastman, Hou Springs, Ark. Miss Dollie Rosenstock of Novada is the guest of Mrs. A. Jacobson on Harney street. Miss Dollio Polack bas just returned from an extromely enjoyavle two months’ Chicago. Miss Brown and Miss Chandler gave a beautitul Keasington yesterday to a number of friends, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Keith of Lincoln are vis- iting Mr. and Mrs, Frank Lyon at 215 North Nincteenth street. Misses Blancho Hellmav, Tillie Newman, and Jennio Now of Chicago are visiting Sioux City, 10 be gone for a week. Mvr. and Mrs. J. A, Cavanaugh entertained afew friendsat cards Friday evening at their residence, Dundea place. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace of Salt Lake City arrived Friday from the east and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs, William Wallace, Miss Emma MoWhinnie of Linoolu_is in the city visiung her friend Miss Sophio Roberts at 1424 North Seventeenth streot. Miss I.. M. and Hattie Dowar who have been guests at the Miiliard for the last ten days loft for their Chicago home Tuesday. Madam Randal will deliver a lecturo be fore the tadies of tho Cleopan on Saturday, March 5, at 2 p. m., at Pythian hail, Paxton Max Holzheimer and family left Tues- day night for Chicago en route to Elmira, N. Y., his former home, where be will go in business. Miss Adele Aus der Obo the distinguished pianistand her sister Mathilde were tho guests cf Mrs. Adoiph Meyer during their stay in Omaha. Previous to his departure for the east Mr. Max Holzheimer was given a dinuer by the Messrs. Sol Bergman, Jorry Stonehill and Dr. Hoffan av Maurer's, The Clio Dramatic club has under rehcarsal the strong comedy drama ‘“Above the Clouds,'" which wiil be given at the Metro- politan’hall early iu March. Cards are out amnounciog the marriage of Katie M.. daughter of Mrs, Braabury, to N. J. Steffonsen, 423 North Fiftoenth svroet, Tuesday evening, February 16, One of the pleasantest parties of the season was given by Miss Hattie Hackenberg at tho pleasant home of Mr. Baumer, 1309 South Twenty-fifth avenue, Friday evening. Mrs, Nollie Burns Eastmau returned to Chicago on Thursday, recovered from her sovere illness, Sho was accompauied by her father, Mr. Samuel Burns, who goes east. The Friends Social club guve a ploasant dancing party at Wushington hall, Thurs- day eve, Fovruary 11. Tl club is noted for its’ sociability and everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves, Mr. aud Mrs. George A. Joslyn aund her neico, Miss Boyce, will leave on Friday this woek for a trip throush the east, visiting New York, Boston, Vermont, Moutreal, To- ronto and Chicago, Monday afternoon Lake Deuel, son of Mr, and” Mrs. Charles Deuel. entertained oighteen of his young friends ranging from 110 4 years. The children were accomp: 1ed by their mammas and it is needloss say the sight was a very pretty one, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Haskell entertained a few frienas Weanesday evening at high tive, 1424 Norih Eighteeuth street. The first prizes wero won by Mrs. Horace Bar- nuw and Mr, Harey Counsman. ‘The boobies by Mrs, Counsman and Captain Phillips, Mr, P.I". Igoe, cashier and chief clerk of the smeltiug works, has tendered his resignation, to take effect Mareh 1, having acceptea tho position of secretary with a large manufacturiug sompany, of Tudianap- olis. His many friends wish him every suc- cess in his new business. One of the coming social events will be & musicale given by Mrs. Z. T. Lindsey at which will appear Mr. Hans Albert, Omaba's celobrated violinist, snd Miss ireene, a talented piuniste of Boston. Mrs. Lindsey expeots, is0, to give & keusington in the aear future. Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Risley entertained the Shessay High-iive club at the Murriam Saturday evening iu & very enjoyable man- ner. The ladies' prize, a haudsome rose bowl, was awarded to Mrs. Charles Pottl bone, aed the gentlemen’s prize Lo Mr. Petti- boue, & shaving case. Among those present were: Mr. sud Mrs. Elm Bryson, Mr, Lo and Mrs, Draper Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pettibone, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gratton, Mr, Milton Poters, Miss Heityberg of St. Louis, Mo. A very quiot though véry pretty wedding was solemnized Wednosday evening at 2501 Douglas street, the contracting parties being Louise Cobb and Harry B. Morrill, Rev. Dr. | J. T. Duryea officiating. The groom is the well known secretary of the Nebraska Coal and Lime company. = (0 cards. Mrs, H. A. Snyder returned to Omaha last woek, after a prolonged visit to Phiiadelphin uud Now York, where she speut the holi days. She left for California with a party of friends on Tuesday, where she will spend fivo weeks in travelling on the coast. and after her return will be at home at the new hotel Madison, corner Twenty-first and Chicago streets. A vory pleasant surprise party was given to Miss Lova Marsh Friday evening at her hote, Twenty-seventh and Decatur. Among those prosent woro Missos Beil, Johnson, Snackley, Rasmussen, Della Ford, Larson, Edith Ford, Ratton, Cassiday, Austin, Rob bins, Lu Johnson, Messrs, Ball, Johnso Albert Harris, Fieshor, Houdricks, Komper, Frod Johoson, Timmerman, Howard, Priteh- ard, Melton Parsons. Tho Nadjy club gave one of their very en- jovable parties on Tuesday evening at Washington hall, under the leadershin of Prof. Chambers. About thirty couplos wore in attendanc % thoso prosent were ana Mrs, J. Harrison, Mr. und Mrs, k. r. and Mrs, C, Gratton, Mr. and uglish, Mr. and Mrs. D, Risley, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Field, Mr. and Mrs, Kesslor, Mr. and Mrs. Shaff, Miss Poor, Miss Dowitt, Miss KKesspol, Mr. M. Peters, Mr. McGrath, Box of Monkeys," for the benefit of tho Crecho, will be given at Germania ball Wednesday evoning by a cast embracing tho loading amateurs of the city, Mrs, K. P Peck, Miss Bishop, Mrs. Etta Matheson, Mr. H. D. Eastbrook and Mr. .Anderson, The comedy. is delightfully funny, and will serve to again bring into prominence a num- ber of amateurs who have not beca seen on the stage in late years, The Crecho 1s ono of Omoba's mosi deserving charities and the play ought to be largely patronized for the bLenefit of the day nurserv. Refresh- ments will bo served after the piay at the Creche. In honor city, Me. of Miss Wallaco of Salt Lako and Mrs. C. I, Yost gave a smail ploasant dancing party v 2. The decoration pretty. predominating. Daneing was indulgad in in the drawing room, the haliway ana dining room which was convased for tho_oceasion Thero were prosent Misses Ponploton, Brown, Nash, Hamilton, Cbandler, H land, Sh Bnelish, Woolworth, Bock- ith, McCormicl, Hawley, Lymonds, Pratt, Menfe Hambleton. Mr. Turner, Mr. Frank Hamilton, Mr. John atrvick, Mr. Koenig, Mr. Garneau, Mr, Sherwood, Wilson, Mr. Darling, Mr. Barlow, dMr. Gannett, Mr! Caldwell Hamilton, Mr. Drake and Mr. Jor dan. Mr.ana Mrs. Philip Igoe leave Omaha March 1 for Indiauapolis. Ind., which is to be their future nome. _On Wednesday Mrs. Igoo en tertained the “Kindergarten” club, an organ- ization which has met religiously avery Mon- day aftornoon this winter at the homes of the memoers, Mesdames Dr. Duryea, C. B. Rustin, Mcintosh, Richardson; Whalen, Rowloy, Fred McConnell, . W. ' Lee, Miss Isaacs, Miss Scott aud Miss Coburn, As this was the last timo the club would meet with Mrs. Tzoe the meeting was in the na- turo of a farawell to one of the club's prom- inent members. An elaborate luncheou wus ved of ton courses, after which the hostess was presonted with' n handsomo piece of steriing silver, a souvonir of their regard. Mus. J. H. Millard gave the svcond of ber sories of KKensingtons Wednesday afternoon, and, il anythng, it was moro charming than tho first. The tablo decotations were in green, and with entire propriety tho e might have been called a “‘green tea,” Symonds piayed; Mrs. Percy not beard otfen enough in sang Gounod's “Ave Maria accopt - while Mrs. 1. J. Rogers revived memo- rics of the bygone by singine soeveral beauti- ful composiiions, chiof among which was “Oh, Hush Thee, My Baby,” by Pease. Among the guests were Mesdimes Lehme: Funkhouser, Peck, Bon Barrow: i lard, Stebbins, Carrior, Muir,, Carter, Ho bach, Orr, Warren Kogers, T.J. Rogor: Gallagher, Kimball, Lander, Nowton lov. Hiteticock, George Squires, McKenna, Moikle, Tom IKimball, Chase, Bradford, Gailord: Misses McKeuna, Grant, MeCor- mick, Wallace, May Wallace, Mary Hawley, MecCaskell, Clara Hawloy. e The Grippe Raging in Alabama. “La grippe 15 raging here and I find Chamberisin’s cough remedy to be a certain cure for 1t,” says W. C. Johns of Trim- ble, Cullman company, Ala. Mr. Johns ordered a supply of the remedy to be shipped by express as quickly as possible. lhere 15 1o question but this remedy is of great value in tho treatment of the grip esvecially on account of its counteracting any tendency of tho disease toward ¢ eumonia. It is also o prompt and certain cure for the cough which usuaily follows au attack of grip. 25 and 5) cent bottles for sale by druggists. Mis 1ord, who is musical circles, GERMAN SOCIETY NOTES. ot Der Deatsehe Club That s coming Extremely Populur, Ladies’ nights at the Deutsche club aro be- coming very popular and fashionable enter- tainmeuts. At the sccond party, held last Thursday night in the magnificent club rooms in Germania hall, there were over sixty ladies and gentlemen present. Those card parties are held every Thursday night, as the young men now constituting the board of directors of the association set apartone night in the week for tho ladies. They seem to enjoy it, as evinced by tho interest they take in the entertainments by incrensing their attendance. Prizes for the bast card plaver are given after vach party. Thursday night Dr, O, Hoffman was the victor of the evening’s game und won 4 silvor maich sufe, which was the first prize. Mrs. G. Hahn won the first lady's prize, a picture with a silver frame. Next Thursday night tho Deutscho club will give its annual ball at Germama hall, for which 200 invitations heve already been issued. It will be oue of the most important social events in Gorman society this season. The orchestra will bo Irum's and will consist of twelve pieces, An elegant suppar will be served by tho caterer for the Omaha club, ‘I'ne district turners, inciuding all the turnvereins of the stato and Sioux City, will hold their first meoting at Germania bail next Sunday. The exercises will consist of turning and a general exhibition of all nastic performances pertainiog to tho cioty. There will be three such exhivitions bofore June. The second oan will probably Lo held at Plattsmoutt some time in Aprii, These exhibitions will be held as sort of re hoavsals and training prepavatory for the annual turnfest to be held in Sioux City June. ‘I'he iocal turners are now makiug groat preparations for their aunual masquerade ball, which will take place ch 5. On Tuesday, Fobruary the turuers will give u wusical and literary eutertaiu- ment, at which readiugs, recitations and singiog will be the leading featu Tuose will be followed by & dauce at Germaunla hail, The Plattduetscherve: annual masquerade Saturday night, Fabruary The Bayerischeryerein's sary will be celebrated at M - is Assured, Auother meeting of the Comyetitive Drill i will 0. third aunmver. association was held yestorday afternoou at | |, the Board of Trade rooms. The secretary re ported that the guaranty subscription fuud now amounted to $15,150, a little over one- balf of what was wanted, A perinauont executive committeo. was organized. It is composed of W. ). Broateh, 2. Clarke, ¥. >, Kirkendall, Julius ieorge H. Boggs and B. Silloway. This committea will bave general chargo of affairs of the encampmeut and will manage the business of the ass . Luther Drake, cashior of the Merchants | National bank, was appoiuted as Lreasurer L0 handle the funds. The unanimous opinion expressed was that the balauce of the guaranty funa could be raised before next Wednesday afternoon, wheu another moeeting will be beid, Commencing tomorrow, Mrs. press and public ‘the qucen of dancers. She appears at 8, 4, 8,9 aod 10 o'clock, except Friday, then 2, 8, 4, 8, 9 and 10 o’clock, in i givo its | vall at Germauia hall | ¢ hail March 1. | Millio ! Price-Dow, everywhere pronounced by | WILL WATCH THE WEIGHTS Charges That Charity Coal is Lighter ia the Wagon Than on the Bill, WHERE TO GET TRANSPORTATION NOW Judge Stenberg Alone Has Aathority te Give Orders for Rallrond Tickets County Commissioners Attend to Some In- teresting Pubiie Busines Rumors that have floated out on the wintry ait, to the effect tuat 1. H. Maboney & Co., tho coal aoalers who havo contract for furnisiing fuel to the county poor huve boon giving short woight, will bo tho sube ject of oficial investigation At the meeting of the Board Commissioners held vosterday afteruoon Ige Stenborg stated thatany numb complaints bud beeu poured into his parties who claimed that the coal furn the county poor was 1oL weighed ou scales that vocordod the exact numbor of pounds. He hoped the charges wero not true, but said that they demanded an 1nvestigation. The Judgo had seon mombers ot the firm aud had instructed them in the future to weligh all of the county coulh the city scales, “T'he short weight matter was turned over 10.the committee on charity, of which Judge | Stenberg is chatrman, with instructions to make n thorouch in tigation ana revort his findines 1o tho boar. The membera indulged in a lon talk upon tho subject of who should be authorized to sign orders on the railroads for paupor trans. portation. It was agreod that the chairman of tho committes ou charity was the only man wuthorized to grant such ovders, and that only orders boaring his signature would ve recognized and necepted in the future. The Aloe-Penfold company's bitl for sup- plics for the conuty hospital was rec mitted on account of an item of = for liquors Leing considered a trifle out of tha rogular ord, The bid of the Pago Soap company to furnish soap at the county hospital was ac cepted R. I, furnishing m Tho lumver g s of lumber w the of County Welsh captured tho contract for at the hospital, contract for all kinds and 1t to C. L. Chatlee. The Philadelphia chop houso was awarded contrct for furnishing meals to while in charge of the bai Tho price was at the rate of 23 conts pov meal Anna Lworaci asked for transic Kingfisher, Okl. small child Judge Stenb committee on charity, th cheaper to send tho support, horunul spring. Hho wattor was referred to the committeo on charity. Graham Parke asked the privilege of doing tho coutty plumbing during the ensuing year. The Soldiers Relief association filed ‘its estunate, stating that the sum of $5,000 would b ired to meet the demauds of the coming year. Judge Stenberg stated that the association had not complied with the state law. 1t had not hiela its meeting as provided by law, neither had it filea a statement showing he many old soldiers, soldiers’ widows or or phans wero bein ved for Major Paddoci said tie estimate should go to th committee on charity, of which dudge Stenberg was cb an. He did not wan it wn the hands of the finance committee as ho (Pad felt. unfricndly toward tho sso- ation to widow ind Was & county chairman ol the pught it would be wowan away than to jatter was so referred. Judge Eller informed the commissioners that he baa Job lot of blanks on hand, re- coived from Judgo Shictds. They were of no use to him and he wanted to know about therr disposition. This was referred. Couznity Clerk Sackott said the assessor for Clontarf precinet had not qualified. Judga Stenberg favored the juliciury committes looking into matter and apnointing a man for tho position, Mujor addoci replied that tho precinet had any numoer of candicates for the office of constable and that ono of them mght b provailed upon to take tho oftico of nssessor. Commencing tomor AMtltio Price-Dow, the **Dancing Queen,” who will astonish, '] ind enrapture everybody., Sh 3, 4,8, 9 and 100°clock, e ay, then 2 4, 8, 9 and 10 0'cloc ng \Wite, A. Muson of Sioux City, la., of “whoso i for his errin an account has heretafore appeared v theso columns, came in this woraing 1o see if tho report that the woman was sn inmate of a house of 1l famo on Ninth streot was tru Mason visited the polico 10 his sur court and tiove, rise, amoug the prostitutes on_ tho bonehes be found the objeet of bis She had been orrested with a wum ber of others for nonpuyment of the monthiy fiae. He impovtuned the court to ailow him 10 speak 1o her, and ofter a short conver- sation iu which she promised 1o go howe with im aud conduct hersell more becom- ingly in the future, be induced the court to di: ge her, and tho pair Jeft \ho court room together. They lefu last evening for their home in the town upthe river, Contlnental Congross, The Younz People’ oeicty of Christing. Endeav g on next I'riday tal Congress,’ wgton tea i the chuvek avenue and Twent | nental congress will bo ¢ the colonial congress of the thiri foll gt c of the Declard- i the 1nterest- ates prior to the s i0us 10 tho si tion of Independonce, ¢ g features will be the de signing of Liie Declaration. ol —_——— Dreadfal Skin Disease. Aflicts a We! ing and Burning Tervible, and Al Rem Hche Doctors {nown Merchant, s Fail, Tries Cuticura, Relieved by the Fir ¢ Application and En‘irely Cured inraer, it por money. ) applied cainp. o d i g Lo el 1hocam by 010 \ Bor ol reme Hes witho if i CETICCI A ks | al i Lwan re luve d i ter Cuticura Resolvent. and Cuile iy L), eure g ¥ ory wid A, REsOLVEST, 8l 1'r wil by tho POrrsae DG & CHEMICAL CONPO AT 0N, Bos 01 Tow 1o CareSkin D soas ustrations. and 100 tostimonla L wiallod ro chiippad TICUIA SOALY PLES, biack heds. e wndolly sk cured by ¢ 1 CAN'T BR:ATHE. Wonkinet s, Hingks uriny wud NUONE NN ALY PLANTRI Pl Ciaoxt Palns, Saren s tag Coudn, ASE1un M, frewe B the s TIC I | NothTuziike it'or Weak Lungs.