Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 4, 1892, Page 12

WEEK OF SMALL FUNCUIONS [ Boclety Goes '‘Daft” Over Teas, Card Par- ties end Snch. M'SHANE'S POST-NUPTIAL RECEPTION Enterta Mrightea the onts In Sight— Feoople Plensant Gray Days—IBigger What hents Omaha Found to Do, Sociaty found considerable to amuse it tho past week, small functions predominating Lo an alarming cxtent, yot after all these aro the pleasantest and most agrecable modes of entertaining one’s guosts and paying one's soctal oblig The reception of the week was that of Mr. and Mrs. John on Thursday from 4 until 10 o out a host of swells who have known Mr. McShano for vears, Thero were numerous teas and afterncon cara partics with hero and there a musicale thrown in to give spice and interest 1o the round of fashionable frivol: ties, This week the assembly and the “Fote Poudre” of Mis: Dundy will Lring out the “gay butterfiics of fashion aud set all hearts 10 beatine for the coming of the P’rinceton Glee club on 1ho 20th. One of the important auestions of the com- ing aetutantes is, who wiil brine them out that is to suy, who will_te \heir partnersat the first usscmbly! ‘ltiese matters are usually arranged but thoy are important. Who is the best available pactner for her first dan and will ne—-oh! will he ask her for it Tho social slates aro being made up and thrice happy sho who can sccure for her first “Tuesday’ some well known popular man for bher partner. To do so will go far toward cstubiishing her at once, will mako her the envy of hor less forlunate sisters, will give her an eise of tind amounting 1o & lows-like nepenthe: will give her time to think about ever so important a thing as her wardrobe. 10 Lave a pood partner means to meot plenty of men upon the threshold of her season: in_ fact to huve a partner means o have all things and this s the season of the year to getone, tions, lock, catling Post Nuptial Kecoption. In point of brilliancy the distinctive social event of the week was tho post nuptial ception given by Hon. and Mrs. John A. Me- Shane Thursday evening at thoir residence enam street. Thehouse has underzono a d ted transformation since the summer and it is exquisitely furnished throughont in the new desigus, the decorations being par- ticularly rich and handsome. 1t was a chrysatthemum reception. those flowers of eariy winter being lavishly displaved about tho rooms avove and below stairs. Whito und yellow were tho predominating colors and 8o closely did the hostess and ber r cewving ladics conform to tho iden that they all carried big bouquets of chrysanthemums, tied with ribbons of a correspording color. Mr. and Mrs. McShane were assisted in receiving by Miss Lon a sister of the bride; Miss Nasn, Mrs. C. MeShane, Miss ' Creighton and Miss Lulu McShane, the reception beg from 4 until 10 o'clock. Mrs, John McShano wore an exquisito gown by Felix of ’aris of maize satin, tho low cut bodice of which was Arimmed with Venetion pomt, the very full puff slecves Delng of applo groen velvet, muking a strik- ingly pretty ensemole, Miss Lonergan was gracefully costumed 1n yellow failio v enrichied by violet velvet. Miss Nast looked sweetly pretty in a Paris made gown of Roman silk, trimmed in rare old point, empire style. Mrs. E. C. McSnane wore o Beors' cre- ation of reseda green satin brocaded in pur- ple hyacinths, the corsage cut low and tho battlements trimmed with groen velvet and pearl pansscmenterie. Miss Creighton, a very pretty young woman, was in an empire costime of b blue crepe teimmed effectively in pearl pas- sementerio. Miss Lulu McShane, who is making her social debut this winter, was most attract- wely gowned in cream glace silk, tho decollete bodice relieved by lilies of the valloy. During the hours of the function the Man- dolin_club played delightfuliy, being sta- tioned in the mam ball, hidden from the guests bv u sereen of palms and tropical piants. Refreshments were served in the dinine room, tho center table being particu- larly pretty. A huge bowl of yellow chry anthemums and_maiden hair ferns oceupy fog the center, flanked by candelabra, with yellow shades. ' o assist tne host and host- ess the guests were anuounced, a pleasing feature of uny eutertainment, for Omaha is getting lorge theso days and socioty is ox- tending in ever widening circles, The following wero among tho guest Governor and Mrs. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs, F Cudahy, General und Mrs, Brooke, Mr. an »irs, Colvetzer, Mr. and Mrs. RR. C. Cushing, Judge and Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mr. and’ Mrs. C. Gallagber, Mr. and_Mrs. James McShane, Colonel avd Mrs, Sheridan, Mr. John A. Creighton, Mr. and Mrs. Cnaries J, Mr. and Mrs. Muir, Mr. and Mrs. J. G more, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barker, Bi Scannell,sMr. and Mrs. George Barker, Miss Amy Barker, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Patrick, Mr. and atvs; Will Hamilton, Mr. Al Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mr. Pi Garncau, Mr. and_Mrs, I, Nash, and Mrs. John A. Furay, Mr. and M S. Raymond, Mr. and Mra. 8. D. Barkalow, Mr.ana Mrs. W. . Paxton. Mr. W. Al Paxtort, jr.. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rog Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Diel Judeo and Mrs, Wakeley, tho Misses wWake Mrs, Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. Maginn, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lunt, Mr Mc! Shane, Mr. and Mrs 0 shiton, Mr. aud Mrs. Thomas Kimbail, Miss Kim: bali, Mr. F'rar Mrs, I3 McMabon, Mr.‘ana Mrs, Frank Burkley, Miss Burkle Mr. Harry Burkley, Mr. and’ Mrs, Ben Gal: legher, Mrs. Mc Mr. and Mrs, K. A, Nash, Mr. und Mrs, Charles A. Browa, Mr. Jawes Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. 8. Lonergan, Mr. and Mrs, Joun A, Wake Mr. Mrs. Adolph Meyer, Mr. Max Moyer, Miss Magruder, Gereral ana Mrs. Cowin, My, and Mrs. Chuse, Mr. Gates, Miss Dotwiler, Mr. Frank Clark, Mr. and Mrs. 1. C. Congon, Mr. and Mrs. George Ames, Dr. and Raiph Courell, Mr. Ward Burgess, C Frank Haolon, Mr. E. P, Mullen, Mr, Mrs, Ben Wood. The Barton Musicale, Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Barton invited a number of friends toa musicale at their cozy home on Capitol ave- nue and Twenty-sixth street, tho program belng as follows : PART FIIST, The Lust Watch, .. Nr. The Journey 1s Long... Miss Wishiop. and prethly eftectively Mr. and - A Plosutl McDowell, .Coombs By Mooniizht. Fr .Barnaby Al i r. Bendel 188 WakGher. Tho Boggur Muid, st Mis. Cadahy. PAIE SECOND, allade 1W .. Snowfluke. A et ..Chopin Miss Wagoner, . Cowen Mis Cudahy Entreaty...... Mr. LRy '\Watson G. §mith MeDowoil. pmise Mo. .. Do Koven Miss BLsbion, In wany respects \ho muticale was one of the pleasautcst events of the seasod, the guests being all musically inclined or govuine udmirers of the art and this coupled With real congenialty made the evening par teularly debghttul, Thero wos & charming absence of stiffaess and formality ava the artists who appeared appreciated the char- acter of the swall audience sud saug and plaged with genuine feeling. Mr. McDowell bas a sweet tenor voice, limited somewhat as to volume, but withiu its rango very cuptivating, and be uses it with skill, showing (fine \raining. Miss Bishop nover suug as well as sho did on this occasion. Ste has a rich contralto, fiely modulated, with & woodlike quality that is wonderfully captivativg. Sho sings with exquisite repose and 1s really one of our most promising vocalists, To ber first uum- ber she was compelled to respond Lo an en core. sloging that dainty bit by Norris, Cradie Soug,” which is wonaerfully well suited 1o her volce. Miss Wagoner is a new- comer to Owaha, but 1s already well kaown in musicel circles as a pianist of ability, ber rllylnl of the Btude tremolo by Gottschulk or gu eucore to the ballade of Cnopin's showing fine technique end a thorough musi- eal miad, and bLer accompaniments were played splondidly. Mrs., Cudaby’s soprano Wwas heard to excellent advantage, She has a finely educited voice aud her execulion wus A. McShane | Powder and Puff Boxes, LY BEE NDAY, DE THE MORSE DRY GOODS CO. Toy Department. Now Open. Fifth SUGGESTIONS. Appropriate Gifts Presentation Real Shell Hairpins, Souvenir Spoons, Pocket Knives. Perfume Atomizers, Bon Bon Boxes Floor, for Jewel Cases, Hand Mirrors, Hair Brushes Clothes brus hat. tooth all the brushes, nail necessary articles make a complete manicure set. Perfume Cases, e Odor Stands, Toilet Waters, . Perfumery In ail the leading cdors. Purscs, 5c¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢C. Pocketbooks, 25¢, soc, and up to the finest made. Card cas 25¢ up to Pocketbooks combined. Shopping Bags, Chatelaine Bags, $5 25¢, 75¢ and up to cach. s0¢, FANS. A beautiful line of Silk Parchment Fans, Cauze Silk Fans, Feather Fans In black, white, tints new, tasty styles, LADIES’ JEWELRY. Novelties pins, (e, and bracelets. bonnet pins, brooches, asubject of much pleasant comment. § taken were the guests with her siuging that encores were demanded, 1o which she very graciously responded. Mr. lsarton, ai- though noton the program, was prevailed upon to sing *'Out of the Deep,” vy Labn, a song quite adapted to his excellent basso, and he sang it with all the entbusiasm of an old salt. ices were served between the firsy ua paits, refreshments terminating 3 cnjoyablo evening, a pleasing de parture from tho intermivable rourd of card Farties, Mr. Taber played the wents for Mr. McDowell, and it is neediess 10 suy they wi well played. Th Mr. and Mrs., Wells and Miss It ir. and Mrs, Cuaahy, Governor und Mrs. T30y - and Mrs, Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Deuel, and Mrs. Haller, Mr. and Mrs. Tabor, Warrack und Mr., Wal- lace, Mr. McDowell, Miss Bishon, Mrs. C W. Cox and Miss Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Snyder. Mrs. Wurren Rogers' tions, Not having a house suficiently large to eu- tertain all her frionds upon one occasion, Mrs. Warren Rogers gave two afternoon card parties on Friday and Saturday in honor of her guests, Miss Deering and Miss Nelson. Whist instead of high five was played, tho scores being Kept upon rubber vings from which wero suspended lhttle white and black babies with ribtons about their neeks, the white dolls ndicativg the winners, the black ones the loscrs, I'ho re- bments were delicions and the guests eu- 2 the afternoons immensely. ‘Among those invited for tho afterncons wero Mrs. Joseph Millard, Miss Jessio Mil MeCormick, Mrs. Remington, d, Miss Millard, Miss Ann \mum. Miss Kountzo, Miss 1 Miss Wake Mra. Morrls, Mrs. Brooke, Mrs. Charles Rawilton, ' Mrs. Chasé, Mrs, Dun Wheeler, Mrs, 'Will Itedick, Miss Hanscom, Miss Hartman, Miss Weleh, Mrs, Hull, Mrs. Charles Deuel, Will Millard,” Miss Laura_Hoaglan, Lake, Mrs. Brad- ford, Mrs. How mith, Mrs. Gaylord, M Yates, * the Misses Yutes, Miss JAohnsou . H. Patrick, Mrs. Charlos . J. Monell, Mrs. L. M. Benn . W.l'. Wymau, Mus. > y, Mrs. Joseph Barion, Mrs. George iCelley, Mrs, RReed, Mrs. Wessells, Miss M. Baicombe, Mrs, Paxton, Mvs. Cowin, Mrs. S, D. Barkalow, Mrs. Joseph Barker, Mrs. Bierbower, Mvs. Boyd, Miss Boyd, Mrs, W. Poppleton, Mrs, A, J. Popplet pleton, Miss Mary Poppleton, Keunedy, ‘Turner, Mrs. S, Brady, . Mrs. Kilpatrick, Mr Hroatch, Mrs, Pritchett, Mrs. W. V. Wo Mus, B. 3, Wood, Miss ' Knight, Mrs. O. s, Du Bois, Mrs, Stebbi Colputzor, Mrs, Letmer, Benjamin Gi Ricbardson, M son, Mrs, I Mrs, Sh N o3 wily Wake . Mrs. Franic Joh Jonn Ringwalt, Lee, Mrs, Swobe, Miss Mrs, Garocau,’ Mrs. Miss laa Sharp, Mi s Yost, Miss McCon- nell, Mrs, Vietor Caldwell, Mrs. Jam Chambers, Mrs. J. K. Chumbers, Mrs, W, V Morse, Mrs. Coutant and Mrs, Ricbard Cu rier, Margiret Willinms, Starp, Miss Sh Nash, Mrs, Yost, and Mrs, Wakeley Entor For Mr. aud Mrs. Nathan Stelton, Judge and Mrs. Wakeley ontertainod at high five Wednesday ev ne, ten tables being scat- tered through four rooms to accommediate the guests, who were General and Mrs, Brooke, General and Mrs. J Cowin, Mr. and Mrs. Froderick W. Wessels, Mr. aud Mrs. kovert . Ringwalt, M aud Mus ‘Pheodore L, Ringwalt, Mr. ‘aud Mrs. H ard B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Heary D, & brook, Mr. and Mrs. Charles £, Squives, Captain snd Mrs, Ayres, Captain ang Mra Worden, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Carter, Mr. and Mus. James K. Chambers, Hon. aud Mrs. J. Connell, Mr. ana_Mrs, John L. Web: stor, Mr. and Mrs. Fravk Colpetzer, Mr. aud Mrs, Arthur C. Wakeley, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bradford, Miss Wakeley, Miss Emily Wakoley, Miss Edoa Cowin, Mr, William Wakeley. After the conclusion of the games the prizes wero awardcd and delicious refresh- ments served. n (i Murs. from Horace G. the Burt deviated somewhat entertainments being given in houor of Mrs, Nathan Shelton by giving & pink luncheon on 202 South quite the pleasantest luncheon of the week. ‘The decorations were ull in pink and the luscheon, which was delicious, was served atswull taoles scutiered through the cosy rooms. AWODR the guesls prescut were: Friday ut ber residence, Mus- brushes, brushes and to 75¢ the and card cases and colors, plain and decorated-— in sterling siiver stick Oriental jewelry in pins accompaui- | Thirty-nioth street, which was | Dress Goods. Suggestive Figures vo Aid Christmas Buyers. $3.75 will buy a full dress pattern of |‘||)';1l serge, wide, inches containing vards, a great plenty for the X present styles of costumes. We able have it in all the desir- chades for winter wear. ’ $4.50 is cur price for a dress pattern of the Persian delicate feather trac— new weave, ery effe cts, neat, stylish and durabl ¢; all colors, $5,63 buys the mixed cheviot dress lengths, ample yardage for complete costume, full range of fash- ionable color blendings. dress length of French line, the latest of the and Epan scason’s new fabri very stylis . $8.75 we quote for sufficient quantity to make an elabor- ate dress of Richeli all plain color $10.00—At this price we can you an enormous sortment of the choicest im- eu cord, wool, rich dark shades, give as- ported dress fabrics—bro- cades, able effects. cords, dots, change- Choice of any of them in dress lengths at nm-, ( h:lr.c% 'J ulm.x, J, 3 crbower, Cudaby, Dr. den, 'McKenna, Wallace, Joseph Horbach, Buchanan, Ben Wood, M nedy. The Lud leap year party g apter No. 6, of the Order of the Eastern tar, ‘Tne affair was favored by a beautiful moonlight night, and fully 200 couples en- [Mjoyed the hospitality of the evening. The neing was continted untl & late hour aud in the intermission a delizhiful repast was served. The guests were nu:n('d by Mes- dumes Kate La Whittnarsh and Misses Dollie l’rnv. May Powelf, Emmu Aunderson, Stella Beecher and { Emma Wilde. The guests were: Messrs. and Mesdames I.. H. Worty, Georce Bennett, C. B. Horton, F. . Thornton, T. H. Toahuvnter, W. L. Athison, E. T.. Sayre, Thowas Batterton, Parr, W Strawn, Cobb, Willizm Ha Mesdanfes Whitmarsh, Baxter, Daiey, Whitney of Superior, Neb., Rogers, Mclichron, Livingston, Pettit of Council Bluffs, Powell, Pierce, Lane; Misses Wilde, Scott, Coombe, Norris, Kane, Redficld, Aprdreen, Scott, Powell, Coombe, Valien, lvens, Baxter, Sayre, Anderson, isaker, Wollenhaupt, Blum, Vogt, Jahn, | Heimpelt, Pelle, Rosengren, Ahiquist; | Messrs. McCoy, Perrigo, Morse, Schneider, Dee, Briggs,” Bartlett, Da Morton, Brownlee, Woodard, Wilde, Ackermanu, Wmtmarsh, Rocheford, Robinson, ton, Newton, Dayis, Nasol Knouse, Stryker, Coverdal Mir. and Mrs. Spofford, Mr. and Mrs. \\( Mr. and Mrs, ckett, M, and Mrs. Jense: Mr. and M. ewell, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. and Mr. and M Myers. Messts, inpson, Po) Flannigan, Parr, Younger, Balaufl, Henmnger, Stratifan, Lush, Pelle, { Ablduist, Kelly. Westerfield and Williamson. To the uvitaticn reading, “Dr. and "Mrs, Wilhizmson desire your presence at tho mar- riage of.their davznter, Blsie May, to Harry A. Westerfieid Tuesday_evenin Novemoer 8 thefr residence 307 Nerth Twenty-fifth street,” over 100 guests responded. At8 o'clock as the sweet strains of the wedding marceh stole through the rooms the bridal party decended the stairs to the parlors below. Dr. and Mrs Williamson leading tke procession, followed by the at- tendants, two littlo fuiries, Annie Pugh and Archie Cable, thon the bride and groom, the groom’s mother, brothers and sisters, I1ib bons stroiched ‘across and held in place by tne sisters of the bride kept back Lhe crowd and thus reserved a placo for the bridal party. ‘Thie ceremony impressive, but couplo knolt M was peautiful and when at 1ts close 10 receive a father's g every heart joined with heart aud > i the sweet, solemn words of old, The Lord Bless Theo and Keep Thec ‘Phe bride is the oldest dsughter of the house, and is lovea and csteemed in social es, and 15 best loved by those who know her well. Tue groom is well know 1 busi- uess circles, and bas been employed 1o the office of Boges & Hill for somo vears past, he bride looked lovesy, dressed in croam colored silk mado entrain, trimmed with luce. “The prosents were beautiful, wental, useful and numerous, After a daiuty lunch served io the dining roomn the happy couple took leve of their friends, amid showers of ric and good wishes, and went to their owun _home, 320 North Twenty-sixth st whzrd they will | boat home to thew fr after Decem- | ber 15, . costly, orna. ds ™ odrich Party, and Mrs. . ki, Goodrich, who bave a house at 1117 Park evenue, threw it open Wednesday evening to & number of young peoplo in honor of Miss Mabel | Praty, who will soon leave for ber new home in California, whither ber famly has pro- | coded her. The bouse was daintily decor- ated with roses, chrysantoemums and smilax, and Mrs. Goodrich udded to the charm of the evening by contributing hand- painted score and table cards, which were oxceedingly pretty, aud wuch discussed be- | cause of tueir artistic exceilenco, Mr, Clapp won toe first prize for the men, @ silver pencil, Mr. D. V. Snoles the second, a ilver stamp box, while Mr. McDougall car- ried off tho covsolation trophy, an ash re- ceiver. Miss Maud Hryant won the ladies' iirst prize, & cut-glass bow), Miss Grace Campbell a baodkerchiof case, and Miss Nellie Moore tue cousolation prize, cup and saucer. The guests My, lovely H s wera: Mr, aod Mrs. D, V, best German | $7.00 is all we ask fora ful‘l A most enjoyable social occasion was the | ven by the lndies of Vesta | Ladies’ Handkerchiefs. A Prod‘l’ous Variety. In conceivable style Machine IMfl)rui(lvrx‘(]. hand embroidered, every drawn work, hemstitched, ' plain, printed, old English and scrip initials, cotton,- linen, silk, and the fin- est French cambrics. Tomorrow we offer at 1special price a lot of Chiffon Embroidered Hand- kerchiefs At 35¢, 40c and 50c¢, P worth almost double. Also another lot of Silk Embroidered Handker- chiefs at 35c, around town pri desirable as presentation gifts, Children’s Handkerchiefs, 25¢ Box. | Toemorrow we sell 100 boxes containing 3 handkerchicfs printed borders, luminated box, all for in a neat il- 5C The crowning bargain of all, however, is 100 dozen em- broidered handkerchiefs which we offer tomorrow at 1oc each. That 3 So that all may have a chance, we limit each_purchase to half a dozen, means just half-price. Barnard, Misses Jossio Graco Campbeil Mava' 1toece,tMag] Whllaee, Dot Wollaco, Mamie Moore, Nellie Moore, Hattie Tatur Mavet Pratt, Lizzie © Parrotte; Messr: Charles Ogden, Clapp, Vietor, White, Stockton, Heth, McDougail, Gould, Deitz, Joseph Baldridze, Charles Georg | Sholes, Mr. ana \lx: Clark, Maudo in For Mr. nad M Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Powell entertained very delightfully Tucsday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Suelton of Annap- olis, Tnd., who are Licre renewing old usso- . Shelton, following were invited to meet the real guests of the ov Mr, and M ana Mr: v lmll.nd Car- s, Mr. and Howard and Mrc H. S. Jayness, Mr. uml | Mrs. B. MacAllister, Mr. and Mrs, F. Brogan, M and Mrs. J J. Mr. and Mrs. P, tlin, Mr. Warren Switzler, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and_Mrs. Crummer, Miss Crummer, Rev. J. P. D. Llwyd, Mrs. C. M. Powell, Mrs. 1. B. Nichols, Mr. aud Mrs. H. R. Gould. nell, n M. Smith, Mr. red Low HINT FEOM P Ewrcpean BNi on New R15, York Herald. A NEW CLOAK. “I'ho novel manteau de visito shown in our illustration 15 made of violet colored siik, with the cuffs and collar of sable. Its dis- tinctive feature is the curtain arrangement of jet which promises to become very fash fonable, Celeliated Thoie Wooden Wedding, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Hollo celebrated tneir wooden wedding 11 a pleasant minnee Mon- day evening at their reside 215 Grace str Music, high five and other amuse wents kept the guests till after midnight. Those present were: Mr, and Mrs. Will iam White, Mr, aild Mrs, Charles Hollo, Mr. und Mrs, H.. 8. MeDouald, Mr. and Mrs. William Simmons, Mr. and Mrs, i, N, Nichiols, Mr. and Mrs. I, A, Squi M, and Mrs, L. Lady, Mr. and ' Mus, J. B. Sheldon, Mr. aund Mrs, Jobn White, Mr, Georgo Krazier, Mrs, M. J. Green, Mr. BBert Green, Mrs, John Sorenson, Will H, Bay, Miss Kaith Zweifel, Miss Webb, Miss Maud (‘orey, Miss White, Miss Lillie Hollo, Mr. Clries White, Mrs. M. J Wilber, Mr. Ben Hollo, Mr, Bert Buy, Mr. J. Heim, Mr. Chorlie tlollo, Mr. Theodore White, Mr. C. H. White of Waukexa; Their Crystal \ niversary, Fifteen yeurs ago on Tuesaay Mrs. Samuel Iees wero married, honor of their crystal anniversary their protty home, 730 South Twenty-second streot, was thrown open to @ host of old time friends, who enjoyed the opportunity immensely to renew and talk over old asso- clations. Flowers, cbrysanthemums, palms aund smilax were artistically grouped about the room, the presents of crystal being ais played on the sideboard 1n the diniug room, and they were handsome, quite & rcumber being cut glass. There was a big old-fash ionad punch bowl wuich Invitingly held out inducements to the guests to come and par- take. Then thero were refreshments and everybody went away very bappy. Amoug thoso preseat wero: Mr. and Mrs. M. H, Biiss, Dr. and Mrs. Jensen, Mr. and Mrs, Mr. ana and in soc; very Black Silks. Money Saving for Christmas Buyers. 81200 will buy a dress tern of black armure nothing pat our royal silk; more durable, rich, lustrous, and will not split. { $1380 buys a suit length fl?" black faille IFrancaise quantity for a We hig its :, ample stylish cos tume, it for qualities $19.80 gives your choice of two weaves—ben hly commend wear i line and peaun de soie—both warrant- ed to give perfection in wear, ,Colored Silks. | $12.00 will furnish you with an ample yardage of our andard grade faille Fran. caise to make a complete stylish better, $15.00 gives you choice of two fabrics—new and costume—none and wear resistin ient to make cither street, recep- tion or evening dress. $16.25 is all we ask for the desirable silk that is fashionable, lustrous, most made; ful, in fact the silk most in demand at the pres- ent time; $16.25 all that is necessary for the most elaborate costume. H, Evans, Mr. and Mrs. ton, Mr. und Mrs. M. R. Risdon. M D. H. Goodrich, Mr. and Mrs. { Garaer, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Du Bois, Mr | Mrs. Alexander Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Haney, Mr. ana M. J. N, and Mrs. Norman Kuhn, M; M. Rbeew, Mr. and Mrs. Mr, and Mrs, Mont Craig, Mr Mr. J. F. FFairlie, Mr, C. A. Kice, Mrs. oma rinia Bartlett, Miss M ary Simons. Mis: Dora Harney, Miss Burnasky, Miss Jenuie Ander: Jounis M. Mec. Wil ank Brown, ank Iy U, Cushman, Bowman, Hattie Sinon Georgin M. Pratt, Miss Luve Gertrude Goodrich, Miss Miss Lyde Anderson, Miss The Coming nl the FPrinceton Glee Club, Arrangements bave finaliy been made for the first appearance in Omaha of the ’rince- ton Glee, Banjo and Mandolin club Decem- ber 20 at Boyd’s theator, Mile. Rhea, who | was origiually booked for that night, relin- quishing it for a consideration. Thne club numbers some forty-five or fifty young men and is this vear under the manage- ment of Herbert M. ILogers. one of tho Omaha colony at Prince- ton. The local Alumni nssociation nas ihe matter in charge and will see to it that nothing is neglected for tho proper enter- taining of the voung collegians. The opora house will be profusely decorated with the Princeton colors, as will also the ball room at the Millard, where the voung men will be entertained by the Assembl A list of forty | patronesses is being proparcd, and the visit of the club made a5 much a society event as nossible, Played Progressive Cineh. A very pleasant surprise was given Mr, and Mrs. Allen at their residence, 608 South Thirtieth street, Tuesday evening, progressive cinch being playod. Mrs Sudio Wright carried off tho lady’s | prize and M. Rypinski the gen- tloman's, while ‘Mrs. Kirklund of Couneil Biuffs aud C. E, Brownlee captured tho consolations. Delicious rofreshments wero served later. Those present wero: Mes Henderson, Osborne, Toozo hn, Brownlee, Kirklaud of Alvison, Hamilton, Meyers. tonsen, Huartson, Alvison, Meyer Rogers, Minnie RRogers, Kollertz, M. Pruitte, Emma Pruitto, Shuets, stein, Messrs, Rypinski, Hamilton, told, Coop Rubicam, Kollertz, Hartson, mes Rhodes, Wright, Ham- Council Bluffs, Misses Chwis- Cooper, Bern- Botch- Y Durbin, In Honor Miss For Miss Maggio Tucker of Croston, In., Miss Myrtle Stowart gave a pieasant high five party Thursday evening. After a num- berof games were played and prizes awarded, shments were served. ho guests wero: Mr. and Mrs, Garduner, Mrs. Brico, Miss Tucker, Miss Auua aua Bertua Carter, Ewma Allison, Lena Detriet, Gussic 1dwards, Emma Carl: so0, Lou ‘thompson, Gertrude Smith, Katio Brice and Messvs. Iod Gingline, H. 8. Ruck man, Porest Tucker, Frauk Iisk, Geo fenry Ca Cluster, Mrs, Smith, o Dor- mm ( Tom Wildiu tousor: : In Hon Mr. ana Mrs, C. L. Rogers gave a pleasant and social high five party Thursday evening | in honor of Miss Nellic Rogers of Topeka, e0INg Was Spent in playiug hieh five, au elegant lunch being | od at midnigut. The winners of first s were Miss Ida Wheeler and Mr, Willam Bloedel, while the booby prizes were given to Miss M. Kerr and M E. H, Cummings. ‘There were five tables, the guests being Mrs. D, P, Marsh, Miss Ida Johnson, Miss Lena Butts, Miss M, Kerr, Miss Cora Morse, Miss Ida Wheoler, Miss Hattio Jobuoson, Miss Ada Stickl Miss Carrie Perrin Miss Nellie Rogers, Mr. W. Widenor, Mr. William Hoan, Mr. Zitzinano, Mr. J, 1. Marsh, Mr. H. P. Sutorius, Mr. William Bloedel, Mr. Ed Houn, Mr. R D. Fuchs, Mr, H. Cummiugs, Mr. W, L. MeCoanell. Tdlewild Socint Club, ' Tuesday eveniug the first of a serios of | daucing parties by the Idlewild Social club | was given at Idlewild hall, Tweuty-fourth aud Graot streets, with very pleasant re sults, Owing to some misunderstanding, tho rext party will be given Tuesday of this week, and then fortnightly thereafter, anothier social organization baving the other Tuesadys in the month, The following guests were preseut: Misses Quotations ! length | beauti- | $ ives you | Ladies’ Suits. General mark ulate down to quick sales' and for the daily new \lyL TR hevio Scotch room arriv mixturcs and popular fabrics compo assortment of cloths. £20.00 suits a now §1 & 27,50 suits are now §3 0.00 suils are now £37.50 suits are Higher | reater re \Im tions now riced suits Ladies’ Jackets, $7.5 Biack and "inches black 7:50, Ladies' Jackets navy chevio shawl opossum; long, coll: actual value ¢10. | iot, black astrakhan shaw !ar, full length; this week around town price $1 o Ladies’ Jackets, $I Plain black clay the material; durable, fitted without cost to you. Actual value | Dlack storm cheviot clot | slashes, ght, $10. for fit and pric As prices go around t Your Attention Is called to our large i ment of misses’ and child Newmarkets and Gretcl No prices lower than ou 1 Smith, Poters, Sanch Hooy Dovoe, Reppio McDonald, Viccie Waitker Kato J Cullv, M. 7. Baldwin, Co Deyoe, Lishel, I HE What Omaha I n ATre Dean Gardner wont to St. Mrs, J. . Baum returns t cago. Mr. York. Murs. Shelton is the guest of Mrs. Barkalow Miss McClintock of Oklahoma guest of Mrs. John Wilbur. Mr. and Mrs. Henr evening for New York Citv. Miss Doane expects to visiv Miss Ha Louisville after the holidays Miss Balcombo and Miss guests av Happy Hollow today . aul this ay fron and Mrs. Georza A Joslyn ave in Wakel, turned Thursday from New York. = Marshal B. D. Slaughter and wif Mr. and Mrs. N Wis Mr, ifor ter Mrs, Louis, mothe! Mrs. Wili Wood za esday afternoon in Newman . M . Nulst of Milw: are the guests ot Dr. and Mrs John I, Rediek a, where he cxpects to spend the T. J. Rogers left alled there by last Sunda; the illness charming card nor of* Mrs. and Mrs. tieth street, Mr. and Mo howe to their fr Douglas street, W. K. Clg ub Mon aveuue residency J . H. Millard, one of the ion IPaci rectors, bas goue east to attend the of Mr. Jay Gould. Miss Mabol Cardwell, wich, Conn., will Mrs, J Miss Jei M S. Elegutter will ric will entertain th ovening at their formerly of u spend’ a fow weoks I, Preston, Bryant of Milwankeo and . George Kelloy <llr P, 5. Leisening and famil Bigbteonth, leave for California December 6, to reside, L Mrs, C. C. Schierstien returnod Thursday from a two months’ visit relatives in St. Louts, Mo, Miss Pratt will be the guest of ‘Tatum until she leaves for California, vl be about. [Tecember Miss J been guests ab the Dounor, castern homes on Wednes: M J. . Gibson's house duriug the apset Mvr. ana Mrs. Givson this winter. Mrs. Shu euest of her sister, snjumin left with hersou on'Thursday for Calif Mrs. O 06 left for M. Carter gives two card y during tho duys, the first for Mrs.N, Barkalow, thesccond for Mes. G. DoWitt, accompanied dauehter, left ou Iriday fcer Springs, whoro she hopes It Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Monroo reu ¥rigay from Chicago, having oeen about Lwo months traveling in the w south, \ln 35 ( vou for to regai Ada Sifford .aucastor, Saudy Miss Jeannie 0., ar Griswold, 2721 Mr. Jobn N bis five mont IPrenzer has returned s' transcontinental trip locking well. Miss Ko returued they bad gor of Miss Lina Mrs tzo and Mr, Charles Ko raay from De; w 0 attend the coming out ountze, Dr. Spenser dinuer @t the fort on {ri combe, Miss Doave and Mr auong those present from town . Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Smith turned from their hon 1o lousekeeping in Mr, gave o very Mis Quay has PPratt’s house. brige Mr. and Mrs. W. Rogers entertain diuner last Saturday cvening, Miss C. D. Baldwin, Mable Lewis, Faunie Deyoe, Miss Nelsou, Miss Deering, Captain Andrew Rosewater ar ocoupying their new home at 415 Soutt Thir- Mr by noon and have Mr. Smith bas beautifully furnishea for stim- make al other the 2. 00, t, u 0 tomorrow 10, ‘ Made of heavy black chev- 1 col- S10, 0. diagonal ! neat and |8 Ladies’ Jackets, $10. h, 34 inches long, piped edges, side popular for style, own, $13.50 would be a fair price. assort- ren's 1e ns. T Myrtle leman, dut r Denman, | Castman. Doing. weol, m Chi- | 1 New Deaise is the Newman left Friday rgis of y are Bishop and Mrs, Georgo Worthington re- o left ursday evening for u short trip to Chicago. avkee, Mercer. leaves today for Cal- e win- for St of ner Darty Heory © now be av ds for tho present at 1711 e Bon Park fic di- funeral Nor- with Miss e Clark of Iapillion are the guests of South Tuesday, home with Miss which kson and Miss Doolittle, who have their nd Mrs, Will Rector will occupy Mr ico of been the kker, uia. arties and ‘urtor hor ol fux noner urned sbsent st aud Gris the guests of Mr Juckson from D, Ho reports haviog bhad an excellent tiom and is ountze nither party pleasant s BBal were ve rc one which nis 4 at Vash, Crow- of oo, ! i I for only Toy Department. Fifth Floor, IFamily Bibles, $2.50, Containing the old and new translated out of the original tongues, and with the diligently ompared and and of edi- I Now Open. testaments, translations revised; y the iembracing ever passage scripture in tions. Better $8 s0and ¢ largest ones at 50. £7.50, O.|Bagster Bibl es, $3.50. | The mo: teacher's bible published—a Imarvel of completencss. Better ones at comprehensive §4.50, $6.00 and ¢8.00. Indexed ¢ .50 and §7.50. |Ep§scopal Prayer and Hymnals in volumes also combined vol- umes in great variety of bind- our ])rlk These we have seperate s range for sin- le volumes, Prayer Books $1.00 to $4.00. Hymnals joc to $1.50. Combined prayer and hym- nals, Catholic Books. Complete assortment, large C to §10.00. variety of newest bindings. Key of Heaven, $1.25 to $6.50. Key of Heaven, epistles and gospels combined 25 to $4. 50. Ben Hur. Original editions, cloth bind- $1.35 per volume. 1m 0 e, Mr. Frank Hamilton and Mr. K. Charle; Boyeo evening De- ssidence of! Californial deo officiated. Mr. B, I, Miss Pearl were cember the, street, Tho y Suth_and married Thur 1, at the o's parents, Rev. Charlos W. S sung people of the Rirst Univorsal- ist church gave a ‘crazy tea” in the aming ball oy the church, Friday evening, Decemver 2, from 6 to 4 o'clock. ~Thoe novel mothod of serving the tea made it very - teresting. The n became by \v friends of Miss Belle Flynn, who such a great favorite in Omuba of young people while visiting Miss 5t winter, will be sorry to hear of the death of her mother, which occurred last Saturaay night at Rockford, Iil. Licutenant Colonel J. B. Parke, Second Unired States infautry, snd Mrs. Parke aro bidaing goodbye to their mauy friends at, Omaba and 1ort Omaha preparatory to going to Columbus Barracks, O., which recruiting acpot Cotonel Parke is to commad, Mr. and Mrs, D. H. Wheeler, jr., eater- tained a ploasant few ut whist Tucsduy ovening. Thoso presont were Mr. and Mrs Warren Rogers, Mr. ond Mrs, Will Redick, Mr, snd Mrs. Louis Rradford, Mr, and Mrs, Charles Deuel, Me. and Mrs. C. W. Hull, Mr. and Mrs, Chaso, Miss Deoring, Miss Neison, Mr. Fairficld. Judge and Mrs. Dundy federal court ofticers und their informully Tuesday eveuing. were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer 1y Mrs, Scipio Dundy, Mr. aund Mrs. Baler, Mr. John I. Redick, Miss Ricnards of Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs, B. Slaughte laugnter, Miss Dundy, Mr. and Mr man. Miss Nellio Bennett, sevonth screct, entertained on Wednesday in honor of her guest, Miss Carrlo Ciambers of Jacksonville, 111, After ten, cards “vero played by Mr. aad Mrs. Vaill, Mr.and Mea. W, it. Bonnott, Miss Sharp, Miss Idn Sharp, Miss Wukeloy, Mr. Heath, Mr. Wiil Wakeloy, Mr. Will Crary, Mr, Howell. Mrs, Harold ( was oxquisite 1n fully served, n fu ladies will vouch Ford, Mrs. Victor Mvrs, Jonn Wilbur, H. Caldwell, Mr Downs, Miss' Millard, Miss Steobins, Mr: Mr. Victor Rosew entertained tho wives quite Those present ank, Mr. si4 Soutn Twenty- vory pleasantly eds luncheon on Friday ppointment_and beauti- U which the following for: Mrs. Chaso, Mrs, Juldwell, Mrs. Hitcheock, tiss MeChintock, Mrs, Dana Lander, Miss Miss Anna - Millard, Trvine. r has been awardod a fellowsnip in finance in Columbia college with £00 n year and tuition free. This is an houor that has rarely beon bestowed upon o westorn boy, and may bo_considored as a very high compiiment, Mr. Ro s recent papers on €conom'cs have attracted wide attention, and have been copied in leading papeys of the country. The oxccutive’ committeo of tho newly d University Club have decided to bold istannual banguet of the b on tho cvemng of Deceurber , 4t the Mercer hotel, It is expected that the banguet will bo L affair 1 that it wall consolidal organigation of tho club, There ure collego men 1 this oity of whow a considor- able numbor are acuively 1atc d in the formation of some orgauization which shull bring them togother mannor hikely 1o recall old colliego times, T imittee cons sists of 11,17 Lowis, G, J, Cornish, I, K, Brown J. W. Broaten and Vietor (. Bendor Too following mg of wie Park { Avenuo card_club uined Monday ing by Mr, and Mrs. Ben Buke; Mr, Mrs. 15, M. Bartiot, Mr. ana Mrs. [ . Goodrich, Mr., und Mis . Claflin, Mr. and .M. Biiss, Mr. and Hussey, Mr. Biuke, Mr. and Purvis, Mr j0los, Mr. 4 0 W , Mr. and Mrs. Drake, Cap Paimer, Mr, ung Mrs, Kot and Mrs. Tatum, Ths hou til7 decoratea with chrysanthemuns, A thi prizes were awarded 1o Mrs. J. L Kennedy, Mrs. D, V. Shotes, Mr. Suith and My The Omaba Blue Book for 15024 hus come from tho press of Chase & Kday 0ts Lho hAnAKOme Ly DORFADDcil APD: which tho work of oted. ‘The work foll the sty cstaniished in foru years and emoraces the npawmes of n turoe thousunu heads of familics and their residence addresses, 1o whlch are subjomed the names of other persons living at thu samo addrosses. While trary soclal lines have not been draw )80 of this work 19 10 afford & converiant referenco for muking up social lists and for merchants addressing aunounCemEnts A pleasant surprise was given Mr N. Nasow Kriday afterncon oy Mrs Keniston, 1524 Bioney street, on her from Lapcoln Park sapitarium, Chicago, where she has been uuder treatment, wild mbors just ANt ve this trm is w. oA retur