Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 31, 1893, Page 4

4 SOCIETY AT CHRISTMASTIDE | Thoughts Suggested by the Visit of the Yalo Gleo and Banjo Clubs. DOINGS OF THE SWELLS THE PAST WEEK The W Very Charming Fanetion Kountze German Miss Card Parties and ‘s Pretty Ken- sington ‘The resident alumniof Yale college have every reason to feel proud over their efforts 0 the visiting Glee and ¥ clubs of the New Haven university nt accorded the “undergrades’ v marked do- anjo I'he us entertain treatm open-handea and gencrous W groe Sf the Yalo men remarking that he had never seen so beautiful a reception s that given at Happy Hollow, nor a more delightful ball than that following the concert. e in a burst of confidence said the young w of Omaha would compare 1 beauty to any similar set in the country, all of which was very plensing to the resident who has secn th ion of the Nebraskn metropolis from a river hamlet 1o a bustling city 160,000 people The audicnce at Boyd's Thursday evenit was the most brilliant in the history the city. Never has there been seen a ol dressy mblag than on this occasion and the Yale men, as they looked out upon that magnificent house, composed of the flower of the city and commonwealth marked the beauty of the animated scene, gh they had been surreited teas, dances, receptions and functions previous to theivarrival oncert, from n musics ustify angthing near the audience honored tho college Had these ws come into Omaha unheralded the same program the n beginnin to end ccldly received, Whi played fairly there was praiseworthy, that was decidedly commonplace for the G cl it showed little ability, the soloists 1 most part much inferior to the men who _wer the Princeton club a year ago. Mr. not managed to keep his equipoise and sang “Down by the River Side” with a good deal of dash, but beyond this the numbers were given with a listlessucss hardly consonant with young bloods fresh from cc But the men came with the prestige of great college back of them, they came as the snecial pets of the s of easter cities, and they were entertained by the resident alt who ve infimite credit for the successful termination of the series Tairs arranged for the pleasure of the wearers of the biue of Old Yale, But the aftermath is nov wholly withouta sting, for one young lady remarked during the course of the ball: *These men are tak- ing all this entertaining as a matter of course, and are seemingly indifferent to the special efforts being made in their behalf.” Yet some of the members of the club were most amiable, permitting the girls to pull and haul them about with impunity, laughing over the little mishaps, drinking the frapy whenever asked ana even opening a bottle or two of “fizzy water” on the side. Bup the thought obtrudes itsclf is society justified in lavishing ali its smiles and hard doliars upon such an organization when sterling companics appearing in finely written dramas play toa beggarly array” of empty benches? smen with other Butt did not that young fe and given ment have been Banjo club Iittie that much As Arbuth- . e If *“all roads lead to Rome" there are just as many leading out fromit. A pretty and clever young woman who had been bidden to a big lincheon the other day found on taking her place at the table that one of her neigh- bors was an elderly woman and stranger and that the other was Blank, who hadn’t an idea in her head, who knew nothing at all and knew it thoroughly. Did my pretty young womansit there and a pearstupid and spiritless? Not she. After th first few minutes had passed in silence, a bright idea struck her. — “Miss Blank,” she said, “let’s count. We will look just as if we were talking, and it's ever so much easier. When I leave off you begin So she began 1in her most vivacious manner, “lone, two, three, four, five, six, seven,” then paused and Miss Blank merrily went on, “eight, nine, ten, eleven,” and then both ended with a burst of genuine laughter, and s0 they continued. Of cour: one thoughit they were having a jolly good time, and undoubtedly they were. The luncheon and Teception given by Mr. and Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick at Happy Hollow Thursday afternoon for the Yale boys was very enjoyable. The decorations were su- perb and the affair a “stunner” to the boys, who had been misled as to the farm house to which they were taken. Among the -guests were Mrs. Warren Rogers, General and Mrs. Brooke, Miss Carnahan, Miss Deering, Miss Jobnson. Miss Lemon, Miss Palmer,’ Miss Nash, Miss Kountze, Miss Gertrude Kountze, ‘Miss Sherwood, Miss Webster, Miss Dundy, Miss McKenna, Miss Bishop, Miss Hoyt, Miss Rodman, Florence Kilpatrick, Miss Fisher, Clara Brown, Miss Chuadler, Miss Balch, Miss Thede Balch, Miss Himebaugh, Miss Hambleton, Miss Pratt, Hiss Hughes, Mrs. Funkhouser, M Learned, Miss Mavham, Miss Anna Millard, Miss Edna Cowin, Miss Dewey, Miss Col- petzer, Miss Cady, Miss Foyt. Mrs. Richard Carrier, Mrs. Cowin, Mrs. Hitcheock, Miss Howo, Miss Woolworth, Mrs. Eastman, Miss Cushing, Miss Bessio ' Ya Yates, Miss Burns. Miss Emily Wale Miss Barnard, Miss Doane, Miss Curtis, Miss Helen Smith. Miss Bradley able establishment in Omaha, with color and gay with Wednesday evening on the occasion of Miss Kountze's german and it served a fitting prelude to the ball at the Miliard in honor of the Yale Glee and Banjo clubs on the succeeding mght. The decorations were all in red with the beautiful Christmas g s Intersporsed artistically and effectively, while addmg to the effectivencss were shadea ruddy lights that lovely atmosphere 10 the rooms, ‘Iiere was o erand visht and loft by way of introduction to the figures which were delizhtfully introduced by Mr- Charles Kountzo, who led with a grace that quite ed tho participants. souvenir favors were protty wicker bas filled with bon bons, while roses and sprigs of holly as other favors gave a genuin touch of the Chrisimas tide to the dancers. Long ved streamers introduced the favors, to each of which were attached four smaller red ribbons L e the nameof ench recipient embos d lottors. Tho toilettes wo the women wer yery handsome, Miss Gertie Kountze, frosh from her schiool, being particularly pi a gown of heavy satin exquisitely” decor fn silver and tulle. The hostess, sweet aud gentle, one of tho charming young women of the swell world wore a gracelul costuwe of embroid satin, trimmed with exquisite lace, participating were: Miss Webster, Donody, Miss Hambleton, Miss - Pratt, Miss Deering, Mrs. I earned, Mrs. Will Popple- ton, Miss Brown, Miss Chandler, Miss Nush, Miss Cowin, Mis. Warren Rog Miss Gertrude Kountze, Miss Lemon, Miss John son, Miss Kountze, Miss Jentio Yutes, Miss Sunerwood, Miss Marknam, Miss Millard, Miss Palmer, Miss Burns, Miss Yates, Mrs. Clement Chase, Miss Helen Smith, Miss Car nahan, Miss Bessie Yates, Mr. Berger, Mr. George Borger, Mr. Will Cowin, Mr. John Patrick, Mr. Robert Patrick, Mr. Luther Kountze, Mr. Cloment Chase, Mr, Crawford Hill, Mr. Herman Kountze, Mr. Randall Brown. Mr. Charles Kountze, Mr. Preston, Mr. Vail, Mr. Will Rogers, Mr. Hall. Mr. Learned, Mr. Augustus Kountze, Mr. Willinm Berger, Mr. Poppleton, Mr. Gaunnett, Mr. Warren Rogers.sMr. Ezea Millard, Mr. Pal- " mer, Mr, Carnahan, was bright love women Miss Donne Collage Graduates Enihuse, Friday evening the Commercial club rOOms wore given up to the former stuaents of Doane college whoiFS living in Omana. It was o students’ reunion, where old times were revived and old branks resuscitated After u seuson of pleasant intercourso the company, led 1y ex-Governor James W Dawes and wife, gathored round the board and for un hour or more the “feastof wit and flow of soul” assisted by a feast of more nutritious elemieuts, combined o su- nibilate time and muke all young aud cave- | of | | | | | Wiy Are Hertha | sided | Frank White, the banquet Governor Dawes, as toast- master, dwelt feelingly upon the early strue- | of Doane college ro for the institu gles and later successes and pictured a bright fut tion Tho following toasts wore responded to ences. ... E. G. Cochran Dr. F. W. Dean Lyslo 1. Abbott W Here J.F. Hansen Tho College Man Frank E. fartigan The night was filled with music by Misses Carrie Dean and Georgin De H H Allen and Mr. Harry Bucha Among those present were dames W. Dawes of Crete, Mosses, IFrank E. Hartigan, Lyslo 1. Abbott, Dr. F. W. I E. G. Cochran, Keyse: rian Harry Buchannan, . H. Alien, Butler, A. Loveland, Walter Carrell, Mesdames James W. Dawes, Hartigan, Cochran, Allen, Misses Georgia DeCou, Le Berts Decou, Keyser, Sarah \Weston, Carrie Doane College Reny The Student Abroad Likes and Dislikes IEx-Governor Dean Filtieth Birthday. A very pleasant party was given at the residence of Mr. Thomas Falconer at the High school Friday ¢ last on the oc casion of his fiftieth birthday, The guests 1 o Mr. Falconer was not a little surprised to find himself the recipient of a very handsome rocking chair. Mr David Kriox, on behalf of the invited guests ably made the presentation and d d very eloquent specch 1o which hie assured the worthy host that nothing could have been presented move appropriate than a chair tuffed with the warmest wishes of his intimate friends who hud assembled that cvening in response to his call to assist him in celebrating his fifticth birthday, M. Falconer shiowed his_appreciation of tho o wishes by a brief but warm response, after which the guests partook of an elegant supper prepared for them. The remainder the cvening was spent in music and dancing, songs being given by Mrs. Fitt, Miss McKenzie, Messrs, G. D. Shand, G, W MeDougall and A, Gray ; recitations by Miss Jessie Bowie and W, Gavin; Scotch selec- tions on the violin by Messrs, A. Gavin, D, MeKenzie and 1. Lesentein; sclections on the bagpipes by Messrs. D. McKenzie, G, W. McDougall and J. C. Buchanan, while the sword dance was ably performed by Mr. Joe Gray Among those present Knox, W. R. Adam: D. Mrs, J. J. James, Mrs. trs. T. Meldram, Mr. and Mrs, Ohrlie, Mrs. Smith, Mrs, Feny Mr, and Mrs. J. W. cDonnld, Mr. and Mrs, (i, D. Shand, Mr and Mrs, I%itt, Mr. and Mrs. W, D. Ruther: ford, Mr. and_ Mrs. H. McDona'd, Mr. J Bowie, sr, Miss T. Bowie, Miss Jessio Bowie, Mr.'and Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Crist, and Mrs. Lesentein, Mr. and Mrs, A 1y, Miss Mciienzie, Mr, and Mrs, Fisher, Miss Samuelson, Mr E. Pernandez, Dr. R. MeDonald, Miss \ Cox, Mossrs. J. C. Buchanan,A! Gavin,C. 8. Forsyth, I, H. Cantlie, G, W. McDougall, D. McKenzie, W. 1oss, H. M. Mur, Burnett, \W. Me- Donald, ¥. T2, Smith, J. Bowie, jr., A. B Rutherford, J. Millar, D. McLean, W, Gavin, S. D. Murr Kenveth Montgomery, T\ Meldrum, jr., Taylor, W. Strachan, Joe Gra Honored on 1is svent numbe T 8ixty D. and were: Messrs Finlayson, Mr. Ella Barry, Mr. ow Year's R sption ¥, M. C. A The following is a list of the ladics who will receive at the Young Men's Christian association building Monday from 4 until 10 p.m. The reception promises to be one of the most successful the association has ever arranged. Six tables will be spread and tastefully disposed abawit the building and will be pre- over_by Mrs. A. P. Tukey. Mrs. C. H. Gardner, Mrs. A. T. Rector, Mrs. C. I\ Welter, Mrs. C. A. Starr, Mrs. W. J. Fischer, Mrs. J. O. Phillippi, Mrs. T. 5. Waltemeyer, ank W. Ober, Mrs. George M. Tibbs. vill be assisted in receiving by the fol- A lowing Mr: Miss Ruth Miss Inez Bauman, froy, . Woodland, Mrs. Annic Field, Weller, Miss May Sanford, Haskell, ~Miss Burns, Miss anle Crane, Mrs. God- Breckinridge, — Phillippi, Philbrick, Emerson, Winter, Rose, Ringer, Preston, Hyde, Van Gieson, Downs, Gamble, Ober, Devolt, Janies, Fleming, Estella . McChesney, Winify nith, Hattic Ivans, Mattie Cannon, Amy Watts, Edna Ruth, ith Waterman, Eva Bartlett, Nellio Ran- dolph, Emma Chattel, Tukey, May Sargent, Mary Duryen, Margaret Moore, Lizzie Mor- rison, Cora Martin, Mugwzio Taylor, Dora Wood, »Haldock. Mabel Kelley, Bessie Du- mont, Ethel Wilcox, Adele Fitznatrici ; Mrs, H. H. Baldridge, Mrs. I, W. Carpenter, Mrs. John Gordon, Mrs. G, N. Hicks, Mrs. Myra McClelland, Mrs, Charles Gedney, Mrs. Mrs, H. P. Hallock, Mrs. . L. Fatchett, Mrs. A. B. DeLove, Mrs. George K. Ingliss, Mrs. Frank Hartigan, Mrs. J. C. Calderwood, Mrs. O. A. Starr, Miss Jessie Godso, Mrs, 15, McEachron, Mrs A. L. Campbell, Mrs, H. G. Candee, Mrs. 12, N. Bovell, Mi Alice. Fawcett, Miss Mae Fawcett, Miss Mamic Hamlin, Miss Fanme Wilcox, Miss Stella Faris, Miss Sallie King, Mrs. Andeus and Mrs. Frank Brown. Nott, Mr. Platuer's Farewell, Last Friday evening, December 20, the friends of Mr. George W. Platner gathered in the Sabbath school room of the Seward Street Methodist Episcopal church to bid him farewell, as he leaves Omaha January 1 for Lincoln to assume joint management of L F. Cady Lumber company’s business in that city. The Epworth league had pre- pared the evening's program and the ladies of the church furnished n very clegant sup- per. The president of the leagzue, James W. Nicholson, announced the object of the gathering, referred to Mr. Platner's years of faithful service in_church work and his active participation in various organizations connected more or less with the churcn soviety and introduced the speakers of the evening. Mr. I, F. Sturgess, president of the Chautauqua eircle, spoko for that organ- ization Mrs, H, S. Rhoades, on behalf ot the Sunday school teache mado o most happy and touching address. Mr. C. Z. Zander, representing the T, C. M. Debat- ing club, concluded the former remarks by cordially congratulating the guest of the evening on his business successes, assuring liim of the hearty well wishes of his fellows for his future prosperity and presenting him with an album prepared expressly for the oceasion, containing the autographs of his many friends, Mr. Platner feelingly expressed his ap- preciation of the kiud efforts of his friends and said that the recollection of his associa- tion with them woula ever be a4 source of pleasure, Rev. Dr. D. K. Tindall, pastor of the church, in his hearty, delightful manner brought the meeting to'a close with a final address, concluaing with singing and prayer. Book Donution. Thoe Young Men's Mistitute held a social on Friduy evening for the purpose of enlarging their library, Invitations were sent Lo wembers and their friends, which wet with a ready response from all, It was warming social gathoring, many popular and valuable books beinz donated. The evening terminated pleasantly in card play- ing for prizes, Miss Jeuuio Flinagan, proviig the most proficient, won o beautiful silver card receiver and vurse, and George Kleffaer of the gentlemen received a handsome shay ing set. 'he names of thoso D. J. Leahy. Mr. P, Meilo, M. T, L. M Mr. John Sulll J. J. Gleagon, Mr. 1. Brady, Mr. E. J Mr. Jumes 2. Ford Mr. Samuel Sawtel P, P. IRooney, Mr. ( E. Rollo, Miss Mag White, Miss Miss Jennie lunagan, Miss Laura He . Miss Helon Herold, Miss Nellie Sullivan, Miss Margarite Riley, Miss Lillio Curzey, Miss Hattio Dun- can, Miss Carrio Gorman, Mrs. Sumusl Sawtel book present were: Mr. Johuson, Mr, H. B Jonald, Mr. J. J. Riley, 1r. Chavles White, Hon. J. McDonough, Me, D. Tracy, Mr. J. T. Maber, Mre. Frank P. Murphy, J. J. Young, Mr. Kleffuer, Mr. J. cley, Miss Aenos Murringe ut Pupiliion, A pretty and very informal weading oc- curred at Papillion, Neb., at the resideace of A. W. Clarke, Wednesday, December when Miss Jessie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs A. W. Clarke, was married to Mr. W. A Powers of Palmyra, N. Y. Only the imme. diate relatives aud a few iotimate fsiends were present. L'he ceremony wus performed by Dr. Belno Brown of Milwaukee at high noon, the Episcopal service being used. A pleasant feature of the weddiug was the in- formal way in which the guests were enter- tained, both before and after the service, A duinty wedding breakfast was served in the diving roow, which wus beautifully decor ated with red and white caruations and boliy. THE OMAHA DAI and | | bride roses. ‘I'he prosents were numerous and handsome. The happy pair_took the 3 | o'clock train for Omaha, where thoy enter: tained a few of their friends at the Millard | | hotel in the evéning. At 0:45 they took the | train for Kansas City and an extended trip | through the south and east, and 11 be at home atter January 21, 1804, at Palmyra, N | Y. Miss Clarke is well known in Omaha, where she hus hosts of admiring friends whoknow her worth and many good qualities, and will unite in_wishing her u happy and prosperous life. Mr, Powers is n succeasful business man of Palmyra, N. Y., a fine fel low and in overy way wortiiy of the bride he has won Pinto. wing return had beer mother, Death of My Mr. and Mrs. Frank A, F Thursday from St. Joe, whero th called by the death of the latter's Mrs. H. M. Pinto, who passed away Tuesday af many months of pationt sy ring. The remains were taken to her former home, Chil licothe, O., for interment. A sad coincidence is the fact'that Mr. H. M. Pinto died on the same day two yea rs previous. Mrs. White Entertains, Two of the most delightful entertainments of the week were the afternoon parties given by Mrs. S. H. White at her elegant home, 1515 Corby street, for her daughter, Mrs. Osborne of Red Oak, Ia., and Miss Paxon, superintendent of musical culture in the university at Mitehell, S. D., both of whom a visiting 1n the city. The first of the parties was given Wedne day afternoon and was attended by Miss Paxon, Miss Osborne and_Mesdames Hayes, Riddell, Gedooy, Eyler, Flanders, Percival, W. D. Crawford, Bryce Crawford, Copeland, Cathers, Kratz, Delametre, Osborne, Hustis and McClanahan, During the afternoon those who swere present were delightfully entertained by Mrs, Fla who presided at the piano, and Mrs. McClanahan, who recited several choice ations in a very artistic manner. At the Friday afterncon gathering those present were: Mesdames Leard, Stokes, Sheppard, McEachron, Trail, McKenzie, Starr, Connover, Bitebenuer, Merrow, Dimmick, Watts, White, Hover, Van Camp, Osborne, Merrill, Pickering and Miss Curren, the latter of Mitehell, S. D. Upon' this oceasion Miss Curren presided at the piano, while Mrs. Pickering and Mrs. Merrill rendered several vocal selections in an exquisite manner. At both of the: events were darkened by the hanging of heavy portiere, and lighted lamps wero placed about the reception room and parlors, giving the apartments a beautiful and cheerful appearance. Wreaths of smilax and roses were hung from the ceiling and in the corners, and a dainty lunch was served on tie small tables placed about the rooms. the windows Wedded ot Trinity. There have been many protty weddings this season, but that of Miss Jeannette M daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Johuson and Mr. Loudon G. Charlton Wednesday evening at Trinity cathedral at 8 was quite up to the standard set for nuptial ceremonies among tho fashion- abies, Although the decorations were very simple, evergreens and holly, yot' the quiet taste displayed 15 greatly commented upon as worthy of imitation, for nothing was overdone, Mr. Thomas Kelly presided at tho organ, playing as a processional the wedding mareh from “Lohengrin.” Messrs. Adair and Johnson, the ushers, led the wedding party, followed by the maid of honor, Miss Alice Chiambers, and lastly, the bride walking alone. At tho altar tho' wedding procession was met by the groom and his best man, Mr. Gould Dietz, Dean Gardner pecforming the ceremony. The bride, petite and joyous in her young beauty, wore a_lovely nuptial zown of sillc mulle, many rufiles of lace giv- ing a very effective touch to tho costume; hier tutle veil fastened to the head by a coro- et of flowers fell gracefully to the foot of the gown, Miss Chambers was gowned in white. Shortly after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Charltou left via_the Missourl Pacific for St. Louls, where they took a boat touch- ing av the cities of the south. Johnson, Norris and Sharpe. A very protty wedding was solemnized yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock, says the KKearney Journal of December 2. by which one of Kearney's fairest daughters became the brideof a well knownand highly con- nected gentleman of Omaha. The ceremony took place at the residenceof the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sharpe, 211 West Twenty-fourth_street. in the presence of a few invited guests and Rev. R. D. Black spoke tho words which rendered the twain one. Mr. Will L. Norris of Omaha and Miss Lillian G. Sharpe of our city were the con- tracting parties. Mr. Norris Is a member of tie Samucl Gosney Live Stock company of South Omaha, and is recognized among his business associates as a gentleman of ster- ling worth of character, and indeed he must have been in order to win the heart and hand of such an estimable lady. Miss Lillian_C. Sharpe was esteemed and loved by all who knew her ou account of her sweet and gracious manner. She was a womanly woman and the man_ who_claimed her as his bride was among the fortunato ones who launch their life boat on the matri- monial sea. The happy coupio left on the 12:28 for Omaha, where a home all prepared awaited them. For the Trinity Industrial School. The performance to bo given Thursday evening for tho benefit of the Industrial School of Trinity in the cafe of the Paxton, is exciting pleasurable faterest in social cir- cles of the city, the participants being well kuown members of the swell set. The pro- gram is as follow Overturo—Wllliam Tell. ....... e B S NP R AL RE NO PAY. Has Lately Miss Doano ichardson NO ¢ nguish, a Lady Who Acquired Wealth Alice, fer Duughtor Lucy Alkin.. | Jonny Carter Susian Doan Aunt Mariu Mic LI Miss Dandy {Miss dentio Yatey Miss Burns 05000 NS Baleh 1get, u Little Hard of Hear- sesssesereseinasnssennndliss Blghop 3 i Airs. Peck PPost and Foasant.. 4 Mr, Ralph Richardson Mrs. Genoo Wallace Overtu Recitution-Sel CHORUS, ont Farmer...... S M. Artiur Wakoloy Mrs. Matheson ..M. Wilson y of the I'i Kt Mr, Hurry Lyman <. Miss Lishop Mr. Breed, a Ve Mrs: Breed, His Wife wrry, Their Son o Tom Burnham, Leading Lad Society i Flora Strong. . Played High Five, One of the enjoyable social gatherings of the week was a high five party, which was given by Mrs. George C. Barrett at her vleasant residence at 1801 Binney street. Partners werc chosen by means of curios, whicn furnished a pleasing variation from the usual order snd created considerable amusemeat. ‘'he house was tastefully dec- orated with holly and evergreen, and a delicious lunch was served at 11 o'clock. The ladies’ prize was won by Mrs, A. M. Collett, while Mr. Harry Counsman ied off the gentlemen's prizo. Amoug those present wers Mr. and Mrs. T. . Bailey, Mrs. Emily Angel, Mrs, Shipley of Desota, In., Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Haskell, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bickett, Mr.” and Mrs Charles Coffman, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Phil- lips, Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Mr. and Mrs. J N. Percival, Mr. and Mrs.'A. L. Root, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Counsman, Mr. and Mvs, H, W. Barnum, Mrs. D. Keniugton, Miss loez Huskell, Mv. Parmeter, Frad' Fisher of Desota, Ta., H. W, Bassett. wrpe and Gidioy, Mr. E. H. Sharpe and Miss C. E. Gidloy were marriod on Christmas day at tho resi- dence of Mes. D. Bohmer, the bride's sister, 9l South Thirteenth streer. Rev. T, C. Wobster of the South Tanth Sireet Metho- dist ehurch performed tho ceremony. The bride wore a beautiful brown cloth and satin dress and carried o bouquet of white roses. Mr. Sharpe is head vookkeeper in Farrell's wholesale syrup houso ut the foot of Warnam stroct. Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe have gono to housekeeping and will bo at home after Friday ot 608 North Seventeenth street. Prot. Mo Assembly, On Friday, the new German cotilion, was inaugurated at Prof. Morand's assembly, Thoso who took part i the five figures besides the usual program of dancers n Missos lmogene Harrison, Daisy Higiins, Ada Gilu tio Raal, Ettle und lua tmore, LY BEE | freo again. When justice had been done to | The bride wore n traveling suit and carried | Wheelor, Madge Hake; Nellie Paris, Hottie “ streot, | SUNDAY, DECEMBER Dreifuss, Nannie Sohook, Jessie Pickering, Julie Honderson, Miss Hackengberg, Bessio Hullett, Edna Willims, Charlotto ksmond, Jennfo Debson, Lidal Harpster, Clide Blanchard, Laura Sehwab, Miss Evans and Becher: James) Kennedy, H. H. Hall Kwing, Frank Kennedy. Bob Prank Alexanter, Charles Stockam anle McConnell, Fred Resek, John Guilt Charles M. Randall- Ray Vierling, George Melgs, Frod GoodriehiGuy Penfold, Lovell Dunn, Robert Hunter, C. F. Hackenberg, Charles Beaton, A. ¥, Walton, Henry Wind heim Micaos Binieha’ Konsington. One of the pretgiest Kensingtons given this season was thgt on Wednesday afternoon by the Misses, Balch in houor of their cousin, who #s visitiig them, Mrs. Geneo Wallace of Chieago Kmbroidery work was the theme of iho afternoon, but the musie and recitations were 2o much in favor that little was dono in the sewing line, Miss Amy Barker and Miss Van Kuran were _the singers, while Miss Himebaugh and Miss Silloway presided at the piano the only solo was by Miss Bishop. Mrs. Wallace is an elocutionist of no small caliber, and while never having studied pro fessionally, she made a very favorable im pression when Mr. Barrett heard her recite, so favorable, in fact, that av engagement was spoken oOf, Those spending a most delightful after- noon were: Mrs, Dan Wheeler, Miss Bessie Yates, Miss Johnson, Miss Anna Millard, Miss Himebaugh, Miss Hughes, Miss Walson, Mrs, Harry MeCormick, Miss Silloway, Miss un Kuran, Miss Amy Barker, Miss Marga- rot Brown, Miss Chandler, 'Mrs. Redick, Miss Ida Sharp, Miss Mabel Baleombe, Miss Hambleton, Miss Bishop, Miss Burns, Miss Coffman, Miss Van Camp, Miss Laura Hoag- land, Miss Howe of Boston, Miss Johinson. Mr. and Mrs, el Entertain, At their home, 828 South Eighteenth street, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Picl entertained the *Jolly Sixteen” Wednesday evening. An hour was spent at_cards at which Mr. Louis Reichenberg and Miss Clara John ca ried off the prizes. Then came a novel guessing contest. Ilach one present re- ceived an or e, and the gentleman or Indy guessing tho number of seeds con- tained therein received a_ boautiful prize Mr. Henninger ana Miss Fruehauf were the lucky ones. After refreshinents were served u grab-bag containiug a souvenir for each guest was brought in and every one present received a holiday gift, Those present were: Messrs Meihleal, \Henninger, « Woerner, Land, M Reichenberg and George Mittauer, Misses Tebbins, Clara John, Theresa John, Heim- boldt, Fruehauf, Mesdames Piel, Hoag and Mittauery. Hoag, Prel, Young Men's Institute Officers, "Tne election of officers of the Young Men's nstitute for the ensuing year took place last ¥ evening, with the following r President, ( ident, T. dent, P\ John Suliiv: P. Fora treasur ph, side 'sentin second vie Roone, ding secr corresponding secretavy 1 sec Johnson <oosters ; 1. rscheck rllo: medical exanuner Kehoe; ¢ Rev. S. I, Carroll tive committee, J. P. Dugdale, T J. Riley, B. H. Meile and J. J. Young The new ofticers will be installed on Mon- day evening, January ning program of music und adaresses 1s being a ranged for the occasion, to supplement the interesting exercises provided by the ritual. For Wi Schoolmatew A most delightful party was given by Mr. Henry Nestor, jr., in honor of his former schoolmates, last Wednesday evening at the beautiful home of his parents on Park Wild avenuo. Music and games were indulged in, and every one had a pleusant time. Those * present wera: Mcssrs, Henry estor, Joe R. Kent, Siduey Kent, rhil Nestor, George Lawrence, John Gentleman, John Dolun, Edward A, McKenna, Gas ‘Andreen, Joo Stebbins, Fred Totl, Arthur Stokes, Charles Rowe and James Trail; Misses Bessie Jenter, Clara Gentleman, Emma Nestor, Josephine Lyman, Emmnd Kent, Emma Gentleman, Eiga Aadreen, May Dick, Charlotie, Rowe, Teresa Latoy, Maggie Olsen, Bertha Lawrence, Ella Day- ton, Gertrude McShane. Progressive iigh Five, Mr. D. V. Patch and Miss Patch enter- tained a number of guests at progressive high five Friday evening at their home, 2027 North Twenty-cighth avenue. The evening was very pleasantly spent, and dainty re- freshments wore served at a seasonablo hour. Miss Olive Sheldon and Oliver Cham bers won the honors. Those preseat wes Misses Maud Duncan, Ottelie’ Lloyd, Jessio Coppock, Mollie Reynolds, Miss Stout, Sheldon, Olive Sheldon and Miss dJessio ivans of Kearney; Messrs. Or man Wallace, S. ‘A, Wallace Oliver Chambers, Roy Moore, John P J. Reyuolds, John Newlean, Ed Sheldon, A'Surprise Lury. A number of tho friends of Miss Gertrude McCullongh gave her a pleasant surprise Thursday evening at her home, Twent eighth and California. Dancing and music wore indulged in and an enjoyable ovening spent. There were present: Misses Leo and Olive Sheldon. Otellio Lloyd, Jessie Wert, Edna Patch and_Jessie s of Kearney, chaperoned by Mesdames West and Lloyd } Messrs. Ora Wertz, Roy Patch, Earl Wert, Roy Moore, Clarence Buck, Willis Dean, Clark Johnson, K sheldon, John Price. After the Unristmantide, Miss Bertha Clapp of Des Moines is the guest of Miss Landa Curtis. Mrs. W. H. Alexander has issued cards for Tuesday afiernoon, the 9th. Mrs, F. E. Lonas of Chicago is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Paffenrath. Mrs, J. K. Chambers has issued invitations for u card party Monday evening. Born to Mr. and Mrs, Martin Oberfelder, 2500 Dodge street, December 29, a son. Mr. Thomas W. Battin of the University of Michigan is in town for the holidays. Mr. Luther Kountze left for Minneapolis friday morning with the Yale Glee club, The engagement is announced of M Georgie H. Chapman to Mr. A. K. Sauier. Miss Foley Thomas of Washington, D, C is the guest of Captain and Mrs. Humphrey. The Misses Wallace eutertain on next Thursday evening at their bome on Harney street. Me George Lake and Ezra Millard re- turned howe togeuher for the Christmas va- cation, Mrs. H. B, Coyel!, who has been ill for the past month, is improving and able to recerve her friend Miss Colpetzer will receive her friends on New Year's day at herresidence on Twenty- fifth street. Mr. Gus Clippinger is again out after a week's sickness ot his home, Sixteenth and Webster streets. b William Wolf, farmerly of Omaha, an- nounces his engagement to Miss Hattie Heceht of Chicago. The new farce comely, “A False Face,” by Charles M. Brackenridge of this city, is in active earsal. i Miss Xmma Davy of Hebron, Neb., is vis- iting Miss Lotta Hayden at her home on South Ninetcenth sireot. Mrs. Ratekin and herson Clyde are spend- ing New Years with her daughter, Mrs, Swain of Stewasrtsville, Mo, Miss Jesse Peddegrew of St. Lows and Miss Emma J. Vedges .of Lincotn are the guests of Miss Laettie Watts, 1521 31. 1893—SIXTEEN PAGE during the holidays. Thoy will re- callers at the above address Now day. and Mrs. Barkalow aro ns of therr friends birth of a girl Christmas day Colonel and Mrs, R. W. Clowry of Chicago are in the city the guests of Mrs. Clowry's father, General 1. Estabrook, Miss Blanche Van Kuran loft last Wednes- day for an oxtended trip to Portland and othor points on the Pacific const Miss Katio \Woff, who has been danger ously ill at her home, 620 North Seventeenth street, is reported out of danger Russell Harrison spent Christmas with Mrs. Harrison and Miss Marthena at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Saunders. The Willinms college_men who are home for the holiduys are Mr, iussell Wilbur, Henry Clark, Allen Marsh and Jay Brown Mrs. M. J. Harels, 838 South Nincteenth stre will receive on w Year's day, as sisted by a number of charming young ladics Miss Frances Emerson, who is attending school at Syracuse, is spending the holidays with Mrs. P. 8, Mernill in Rochester, N, Y Mrs. Curtis and Miss Curtis will receive Now Year's day between the hours of 4 and 10, in honor of their guest, Miss Clapp of Dos Moines, ana ceive Yenar: Mr, congratulati roceiving the over the wsked o fow evening in veing Mr. Mrs. Yates have end Now Year's formal Hillside, the occasion Yates' birthda, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wherritt have re. turned from their wedding tour and are now at home to their friends at South Twentieth streot Mr. and Mrs. Carnahan o Ind., are the guests of Mr.and Mrs Patvick. Mr. Carnahan has not Omaha in many years, The Entre Nous club will party and banquet at Chamb hall, Seventeenth and D) Monday evening, January 1, 1504 Miss Lena Daniells of Rockford, 11 went to Papillion to attend the Powers wedding, is the quest of Mrs. A, W, ( hat vlace Mrs. Johnson and son of Sterling, [1L, has been spending Christmas _with her niece, Mrs. J. C. Smith, at 706 North Sixteenth street turned home Wednesday f Fort Way Nelson been in dancing Assembly streets, givo a s A8 1L, who Clarke: Mr. and and ret Mrs. A. J. Poppleton has issued invitations for o luncheon ut 1, and reception between the hours of Band 5 in the afternoon, New Year's day, in honor of Miss Markham'of St. Louis The North Omaha Social club_will give a mask poverty ball at Goodrich hall January 1, 1804, F'riends of the club are invited. Re ular poverty banquet will be the order of the evening - Mr. Harry Lyman went to St. Louis Sun- day to meet the Yale Glee club, and accom panicd them to St. Joe on their way here. His brother, Mr. Dean Lyman, is one of the mewbers of the club In honor of the children's class Prof. Chambers gave a very pretty dancing party vesteraay afternoon. There were quite 150 children presen’, and the little ones showed great proficiency in dancing Miss Webster gave a violet luncheon on *Wednesday to Mr. Fox of the Yale Glee club, at which were present: Mr, Lar, Mr. Holt, Mr. Broach, Mr. Fox, Miss Dandy and Miss Fisher. Tho decorations were all in violet, Mrs. W. P. Campbell gave a high-five party Wednesday evening, December 27, at ner residence, 1510 South Thirty-third street, Omaha. About forty were present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all. George A, Custer Women's Relief corps will give a “progressive high five’ social at the residence of Mrs. Sayre. 1024 North Nincteenth street, Wednesday evening, Jan- uary 3. All friends of the post and corpsare cordially invitea. Mrs. Howard H. Baldridge will entertain Wednesday afternoon, January 10, at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Baldridge also” entertains Thursaay afternoon, and on the evening of the same day Mr. and Mrs. Baldridge will give a proeressive card party. Miss Valeta Burlingame Ambrose, the beautiful daughter of Judge and Mrs. Am- brose, will oa February 13, at the home of the bride’s parents, be married to Brittain E. Grifiths, one of the head men connected with the firm of Blake, Bruce & Co. During the holidays a reunion of the family of J. I*. Tilly is taking place, the first for ten years. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tilly, jr., of Radford, Va., and Charles R. Tilly, travel- ing for a Chicago house, are at home, as well as two daughters who reside in Omaha. The wedding of Miss Clara A. Ellis of Ravenswood, 1l1., and Edward J. Snyder of Omaha, which occurred Wednesday even- ing, December 27, at 8 o'clock, was a home wedding and perfect in every feature. Mr, ana Mrs. Snyder ived in Omaha Friday and are at home at 2215 Howard street The Auf Wiedersehen club was delight- fully entertained by Mr. and Mrs.” George Shand last Tuesaay evening. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames J. . Cranoe, V. B. Lady, J. A, White, G. L. Hollo, A. Shall, J. A. Squir H.S. McDonald, Mrs. Fleming and Mr. C. H. White of Wauke- gan, 111 he Omaha Woman's club will hold an in- formal New Years reception in the Com- mercial club rooms from 2 until 4 o'clock Monday afternoon. Iiach member is per- mitted to invite one gentleman. ‘The object of the reception is the promotion of good feliowship and sociability among the members Miss Caroline M. Tjams and Mr. Clingenfeld were united in marriage Chris mas evening at the homo of the bride's par- ents. The wedding was very quiet, no ono being present but the family” and officiating clergyman. Tne bride was™ attived m her traveling gown. Atter the ceremony the bridal supper was partaken of and the happy couple started immediately on their wedding Harry st Mrs. Garlichs and_Mrs. Smith, 2214 I nam street, gave a Christmas party for s eral friends last Monday night.” Music, duneing and euchre we hilavious zest 1n keepiag with cheer of the holiday season, and solid and liquid refreshments were dispensed lavisnly “The guests were: Mr.and Mrs. Kerr, Miss Holmes _and Doolittle, and Messrs. Guiou, Kelly, Rice, Sulltvan, Garlichs, Smith and Beckman. In honor of Misses West and of Fremont, Nob., Mies Hattie tained charmingly Mond Those present_were: Lillie 0 West, MollioReynolds, Salena Pickering, Hattio Tvins, Messrs. Alvin Patten, Charles Ivins, Idwird Bradloy, liugene Patten, Charles Conklin, Ired Myers, Mr. and Mrs, H. L Fostevin, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Ivins of Fre- wont, Neb, Last Thursday afternoon Miss Margaret wiley gave a charmiug Kensington at ner home, in honor of Miss Ada Benwell of Indinuapolis, After a very enjoyablo nfter noon muny of the guests composed o theater party to sce the Yule Glee club ut the Boyd. Amoug those were: Misses Ada Beuwell, Margareu Riloy, Lily Corby, Blancne Wel don, Mary St. Clair, the Misses Cannan, aud Messrs. Walsh, Weldon, Corby, Riley, Jounings and McCreery. The party was Cchuperoned by Mrs. Clayton Weldon St. James' orphanage, undor the patron- ago of the Sisters of Mercy, had the jolliest sort of entertainment Christmas day. Thero was a big Christmus tree with all sorts and conditions of vresents on it for the 115 chil dren, and after b o'clock mass the presents were presented. Tho sistors of the school desive to tender their thunks to the following donors to tho tree: Keley, Stiger & Co., N. B. Ialconer, Thomp* son,Belden & Co., Morse Dry Goods Co., Boston's store, People Mammoth Ins't store, Bemis & Clark, G. Pegau, E. B. Bates, George M. Rolyn, Voegel & Dinning, Ferltodi & Co., Dyball, J. R. Getty, T. Par- meloe Gun compauy, A, Mendeiberg, T Dunn. W. R. Bennett & Co.. M. O, Daxon, Columbus Buggy company, A. H. Perrigo, r Lillio Smith Ivins enter- Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov't Report, Rl Baking Powder ABSOILUTELY PURE o indulged with o | the good R King & Co., Mncken & Rooney, L. Co., P. Carroy, PAFLY Ut the The next party ov last party w tle [ P Latsch, W W King G Andeison, Huxhol were united in marria th ¥ and lif D, I re W in p W w w which she does not now present were an ha ter of their fourth they gave Monday ¢ cl it me M J sl their ¢ rul an taken m present wor Joe Blum, R: W ha M an Gr P pa Mr, credit for portunity to listen to the excel repared race Davis, W iam pter Murphy, Milton Itogers' Sons, Browning Roceo Bros,, Riddell & Lytle, Shermanr, Grecloy & Hondorson and wite, Mrs. Nolije Henderson, Amos C. Martin and Marguerite Davis, W. E. MeEiroy and daughters, Joie P. McGrath, Manager Mead and wifo of South Omahai Jules Lumbard, J. H. Owens_and wife, Mrs, Mrs. Shirk, Mrs. Sachs, Willlam Satisbury, W E. Wakefield, Mr," Williams and some 200 others sday ovening tho M. K. of A. held an supper v the home of Mr. K. L. sd on North Ninteonth street. The supper was followed by a program in which soveral of the members took part I'he most amus- g incidentof the evening was a song by M. T'eo Moo of Hong Korg, China, 1 his native language. Those present were: Mossrs Counsman, Muller, Althous, Fried, Coon, Thieson, Frenen, Willis, Kane, Beriin, Dod- son, Blackwell, Hunter. Ellingwood, Marnell, G. Lipe from ‘Yest Point, Hafner and Bell from Kansas, Tec Moo from China Miss Elma I I fully at nigh tive T'wenty-third Tho Lyceum elub v hall gaye o vory delightful last Wednesday ovening. will be given Wodnesday ening, January 10. Those prosent at the ore Messrs, and Mesdames Lit fleld, Rhyn, Bogue; Misses Miles, Wallace, yborts, Latsen, Russell, Sweden, Young, stter, Page, Whipple, Swendby, Kusseil, Glenes, opschire, - Swondby, hipple; Messrs. Thomson, Donahue, Page, allaco, Burnham, Morrell, Nical, Thomson, Stafford, Bowman, Hendrickson, Lester, Zimmer, Cralg, Oceanbeam, , Page and Miss Mary I 5 p. m. Tiesda o residence, 1714 North Eighteonth str Rev, John Handrick of Mineola, fn. imate friend of tho groom, ‘e pleasant mony was witnessed only by the inti o friends of the parties. Tho bride came 1 Breslau, Germany, chaperoned by Mrs, | ma Dora, o sister of Mr. Gelster Mr. Max Goisley sner at An 1 enterta ot rosidence, street, Christwas ove. R freshments wer d 11 lock, after which prizes were awardod, and then danc- slor has lived in_Omata for nearly six | wan by Misses Not Halkar Mosss wws and is favorably known by many, Mr. | Harry Myors aod Louis Buker. Tho guosts Mrs. Geisler will begiu their married | prosont wore: i Weiss, fulda ot ¢ at 1714 North Eighteenth street. Mrs. | Selma Hellman, Lona Rehfeld, Fanny T roturns to Brestau in Renruary Myers, Jossio Lobman, Bertha Newmat and Mrs. Burt de no ond i Bello Adler, Louise Holler, diving even thoir intimes an Bo Mertitt of Chicago, Frodd nt Nowborgor Henry Bloth, Moses Albert Miller, Ollie Sampson, Harry Baum, Jake Mr. Burt's | Nownmian, Mark Helley o, I the program Koh- Lostor G Lovy, A Rosenthal, Al Nowman, i 1s one of the very best ever given | feld, O. Banks, Horbert T8 the city, the trio of artists Oberfoldor, Rothschild, Will Singer, Mr. Resicl aying with —a _ brilliiney that -~ wmed everybody. If oth who aro aving 11 able to give these musica woula fol n has in Mr. Burt's lead the cause of music ould — bo greatly advanced and Omaha ould take 4 position in the musical world cnjoy. The guests Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. d Mrs. Offutt, Captain and Mrs. WVorden, and Mrs. Hughes; Misses Oxden; Awell, den; Missrs, Patrick, Horbach, itussell, Déspechier 1od delight 404 North nan and " e and Haas: 154 i ot Lirie, Pa in t by Mossrs ebringer Christmas night at sidence many respects Gahm, abroad that Mrs. Ketchom Dal sovered lier con nection with the Co wtory of Music, we dusire to state that such is not the case, but that pupils may find herat the consorvatory, 1503 Dodge, as usual P2 2 A Sehool Hou by The impression no Want A petition Bedford PPlace residents of will be pro ing signed sixty and Druid Hill sented to the Board of Education, as thad a sehool house be loeated in that vicine ity. The residents ot that poriion ot the Sixth ward, lying between Twenty-fourth and Thirty-sixth streets and Ames’ aveaue and Cassius_street, are without senool house, and the ehildren on the west are com- pelled to go to Omaha View school, while those on the east go to the Saratoga build- ing he telegraphers of the city and vicinicy ve nothing to be ashamed of 1n the mat- reception and ball whieh cning at Motropolitan by many of them that but with ch gentle nas Grant Kenney, W. W. Umsted, Gus Butler, J, H. Owens, W. Honderson' and | . McGrath in the lead it proved to boa s inovery way, in fact tar beyond pectations, Operators’ balls as sy unprofitable and this onc was :ption in that line, Steps have been Preparing nn to insure another next year on & | Seoretary Drexel of the Com lar, le. Among tho persons | . ° Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Abboty, | 18 preparing an annual v Blum, P. P, Burke and ladies, | will submitied at next gen- Brougham_and ladies, J. . Barn: | eral meoting. It dis tho fact ughter, Miss Maggie Beck, Gus | that the club's_ membership has and wife, Mrs. Bays. J. J. Dickey | increased from 300 to 750; thera are ouly 70 Dickey, J. P, Duckworto and Miss | delinquents; tho club has been cloarod of B. Fordyce and wife, Will- | the $4,500 indebt has money in the Prager, Bddie H. Fisher, | bank and is mow on a solid financial basis, Miss Iishback, Miss Fitz- [ The expenses for the year 1804 are estimated Jennie Flanagan, William | at §,600 and the reccipts at 13,000, b. It was feared would be a failure DeWitt's WitchHazol saive cures pilos. - Annual e X al Report. ercial club ich eport which bo the illiam )50 rtand ¢ Butler d Mr | iness. Mr Frenzer Miss I'ran tric A gé engraved on fine art paper. | ARARA Have your invitations, announcements, etc., steel We do the best work at very moderate prices. 100 vislting cards engraved, $1.50. 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