Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 4, 1894, Page 4

e e e e e—————————eeeett S - — e — A FDRED N N BNN ‘('nm.wx' Fasson, Next, “Agathe,” by | corner was a wishbone tied with violet rib- ; tho first lady's orizo, | Mrs, J. P, D. Llwyd, Judge and Mrs. Brad- | Miss Alexander, Miss McKell, Miss Ben !(‘\mnln Kinzio was nover heard to better SOCIFT‘ IR“ ‘\RI',S TO 5”“ ¥ | Mr. Ziptul The evoning's program was fin- [ bons. Also at each cover was:placed ses, for the best charac- | jey, M, and Mes, C. C. Chase, Mr. aud Mrs. | nott, Miss Norton, Miss Bache, Miss Reed. | ntago than on this occasion. His pure, » \e > ishod by Mr. Charles (. Easson & fAae | bunch of violets to be worn us souvenirs of * mask. was Jgn_ by Miss Hen) I“|°~ AL C. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Frad W. Race, Mr. and Mrs, L. A. Garnor entertained a | ful and dramatio tenor volce is pecu- solo, *“Iho Watcher.” 1t was highty appre- | a vory Jlly oceaslon, the lunchieon being at | OUoF prizs wih eawn, by lot. Tha musto fow frionds tnformally at Nigh five Toesday | larly adapted to tho heavy work Lo b refreshments were ser afte rd, 08 ec! zly dic stid- % i : Ll Judge and ) Mrs. Charles F. Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs, | Iusic, = anc e _was At \ls _ bost. Events that Tlluminated the Gay World Lst | oo reeh o o rotlowed. fous tastes of her guests in the arrangement | celience, ) Ferguson, Mr. an M. . Soars, Mr. | 1. F, Cady, Mr. and Mre. D. V. Sholes, Mr, | Undoubtedly the most briliiant nurgber in Week., Mrs. Shovmalker was assisted inentertain- | and ssrvice of the dishes For tI§d Barish Ald Soclety, 'd Mrs, £. D, Van Court, Mr. and Mrs, W. | and Mrs, Ira B, Mapes, Mr. and Mrs. A. M | the vrogram, however, was Verdi's “O Salu- ing by Mrs, Judge Blair, Mrs. William |v|/m, Tho guests ware \4\‘- )Ili\l'fv'n. "'\'."l: Hillsido walj &ay with light and color | I3 Riddell, Miss Broiler, Miss B Pinto, Mr. and Mrs. George 8. Ralston, Mr. [ taris," sung Mrs. Cudahy as sho only can e | don and Miss Mayme Hutchinson Ly {f{:,',;'j]‘{.G.IM\(%‘.‘:""(-;;fl;lll‘]‘:,‘r MTen Clir | Thursday eventil, upcn the occasion of the J. H. Hulbert, Miss Hulbort and Mrs, | $ing it. The brillant attack at the: outset ASHWEDNESDAY RINGS DOWN THE CURTAIN Mrs. and Miss Collins Hold the Last of Thelr “At Homes"—Sunflower Opers otta at Hillside—Doings of the & Swells. Society was in fino fottle last week, the number and diversity of the entertainments calling out all the ultra-fashionables, who seomingly enjoyed tho pre-Lenten season with all the ardor of young blood. Through- out the week it was g0 from morning tll late night, and the number of tired peo- ple who will welcome the Lenten respite cannot be told, but the number is very muen greater than ever before. Never has Qmaha had o gayer pre-Lenten soason, which is very remarkable in these tunes of financial depression, but the post Len! tide gives little hope of rivaling the fod before Leat. However, it is sncin impossible to _prognosticate wht wili occur after Baster, for society is a law unto itself seemingly, and what looks like a socinl famine ab this distance may turn out feast. Monday Mrs. Frances Wessels will give a Kkonsington, Miss Dandy announcing a ¢ ing party for the same evening. Sh Tuesday cvening Miss Colpetzer will glve fancy dress party, while Mr. and M Claflin will entertain the Bon Ami club. For Tuesday Mrs. Humphrey announces a recep- tion from 3 0 . Wednesday brings sack cloth and ashes, Progressive Hearts, A card party, which all who were present unite in pronouncing a perfect success in every respect, was given In the parlors of the Shriner by afew of the ladies in the house last Thursday night. Encouraged by the result of the efforts that had been made the previous week in the direction of a ma: querade, invitations were issued to all the members of the house party and an even dozen outside guests. Altogether there were nine tavles, with four players av each. Hearts w: the game selected, and, of course, it was made progressive. The preparations, too, included many features which were especially appropriate to name and nature of the game. Each play was provided with a heart-shaped scor rd, with his or her card exquisitely in- vibed in fancy lettering. This work had all been done by Mr. Allen White in pen aud ink, and 1t is only just to say that th cards coustituted the most attractive fe ture of the whole affair. No two of them were alike and every recipient considered hie had the finest of the lot. he tadies had conspired together and had provided five handsome prizes, their own handiwork. According to the rules of play, as soon a8 any one in the room had taken in twenty-one hearts every hand was thrown down and the two at ch table with the lowest figures pro- gressed. On this principle eleven hands were played and then, it being nearly 11 o'clock, every one's total was added up with a view to discovering the prize winners. Meantime delicious light refreshments were served, and it was then announced that Mr, Dave Rowe, with a score of forty- seven, had taken the first prize. The first ladies’ prize went to Mrs. Durfee and the second to Mrs. Dean. Mr. Hastings c; off the sccond genilemen's prize. ery member of the company who had not r ceived aprize was then invited to cut for the consolation vrize, and it went to Mrs. Girard, each of the five prizes being thus anpropriately enough carried off by guests of the evening. After the distribution of the prizes some of the guests departed and dancing was started and did not cease until nearly 1 o'clock. Flay Thurston Kifles, Monday evening, February 5, will occur the first regular monthly inspection of the company, including lockers. uniforms, arms and equipments. Pacticular attention will be given to the cordition of the rifles and equipments. The company will parade in service uniform with white gloves. Follow- ing the inspection the company will hold its regulur wonthly business meeting, at whic time articles of incorporation will be pre- sented jor adopcion, as prepared by the presi- dent, Hon. Jobn M. Thurston. There are several candidates for membership to be acted upon at this mecting, besides consider- able general business of great interest to every member of the Rifles. A full attend- ance is carnestly desived, Last Saturday evening Sergeant Lee Forby drilled a squad of recruits in the “sotting up exercises,” *‘facings,” salutes, ete. These drills will be continued on alternate Saturday evenings until further orders. Bids have been received for the construc- tion of twelve more lockers, to accommodote the newly elected men, and the contrach will be let the first of the week. The estimate also includes the addition to the eun rack, ‘which will be enlarged to hold sixty rifles, . Ata meeting of the ofticers and non-com- missioned officers held last Monday night, after acill, it was decided to purcl number of copies of the Drill Regulations, for the purpose of instruction. An oficer's school will be established and recitations in tactics, both verbal and written, held at stated periods. All members of the company who are minors will secura the written consent of their parents or guardians that they may be- long to the Nebraska National Guard and hand tho same to the company commander next Monday evening, Corporal Nuson has recovered from his recent attack ot sickness und reported for dul{4 First Lioutenant William J. Foye, on leave for a fow days last week, returned from the country last Saturday. Persons taking an intrest in mlita matters are cordially invited to witness the inspection to be held next Monday evening at tho avmory, 1010 Harney streel. Assembly at 8:15. Mrs. Keller's Afternoon. Tho reception Tuesday given by Mrs. Charles B. Keller from 8 to 6 brought out many of the older people who have hud their fling in the ultra-fashionable circles and are 0w content to manage their households and direct tho education of their children, One foels alwa7s suro of meeting oue's best and dearest friends at Mrs. K. functions and the reception of ' exCUp- tion. It wus o congeninl gavhering of inti- wates and tho afternoon passed ultogether 100 quickly for those who were a part of the pleasant entertainment for women. “Pho receiving party emuraced Mrs. Keller, Miss Collins, who s almost like & foreigner to the younger set because of her long 1 dence " abroad; Miss Dandy, aud Mwme, Powoil. - Assisting wero Miss Jentio Yates and Miss Sadie Hambleton, whilo i the diniog_room Miss Grace Himebaugh and Miss Kena Balet poured coffee and ehosola te, whilo 1 the prottiest of roso colored nooks Just off tho hatl Miss Jeunie McCleltand, in & gown that corresponded to the color of the booth, poured tes. There was little attempt ut eluborate floral decoration although the dining room tuble was exquisitely laid with flowers and. arranged with silver and' ot glass. 0. Soclety Entertain, The P, K. O.s gave a very enjoyable en- tertainment at the home of Mrs. P, R. Shoe- maker, 2525 Harney streot, Friday evening. A musical program was given containiug the following numbers: *'Only Thee.” a duet, by Mrs. Sheotz and Mrs. Ray Thomas, was very creditably sung. ‘Then followed a solo, “Queen of the Barth,” by Mr. Harey V. Burkley, which was finely rendeved and etic- ited mucn applause, for which he responded by swgiog “In Night's Stil Calm.” Next on the program was a guitar solo by Me. J. 8, Ziptul, overiure by Carulll. Next followed 8010 by Mrs. A. L. Sheetz, with violi obii- guto by Miss Jeanne Waketleld. It was oue of the wost pleasing numbers of the even- ing. ‘I'ie first half of tpe progeam was con cluded by Mr. Luther H. Tate in the seloc tion “Leouore,” by Trotere, which he sang in a most pleasing manuer, and kindly ro- spouded toa hearty encove. The second part of the program was opened by a violin solo, tinely portormed by Miss Jeanne Wake- “eld. Then u Guet by Mrs, Sheets and Mr. { house was tastefully decorated throughout | in the soc y's colors, yellow and white. Dainty programs in the shape of o star were given to each of the guests. Innugurated the Lenten Rest. Mrs, Collins and Miss Collins' last ‘‘at home" before the Lenten respite was largely attended Thursday, about 125 women calling during the afternoon, and aboutb o'clock a number of men came in fora cup of ten ala Russe and a bit of caviar and tonst. Mrs. Colling received the guests in the blue recepvion room, assisted by Miss Wakeley Miss Wodlworth served the frappe ol violets in the pavlor, assisted by Miss Webster, Miss Emily Wakeley and Miss Barnard. Miss Collins at the tea table in the dining room made tea from the Rus- samovar, and was assisted in serving it by Miss Dandy, Miss Turner of Chicago and Miss Colpetzer. Mrs. Collins worea Paris reception toilette ot wine colored vel en train, with Louis XVI jacket of ivory satin brocaded n gar lands” of roses and forget-me-nots in natural tones; front of rose pink crepe, caught in with diamonds and emeralds, Miss Collins wore a Paris tea gown of the 1830 period, soft clinging white India silk with tiny pin stripes of old rose and old plue. Watteau ploat and train falling from oke, decollete finished with deep frill of alenciennes lace. Full sleeves ending at the clbow with very deep lace and bows of old rose satin. Shoulder cpaulettes and girdle of the same, Loose front, with close cascade of deep valencicnnes lace. Diamond butterfly, arrow, flour de lis and -crescent. Miss Wakeley looked very handsome in » and diamonds. Two deep red carnations rested in her black hair, making a very pretty effect. Miss Woolworth looked stately and grac ful asshe served the frappe at her sid; table. She wore a combination of black silk with immense purple sice Miss Drudy, one of the prettiest and most popular of this scason’s buds, was extremely pretty in soft white cloth with figaro front of faille Francaise. Her friend, Miss Turner, was much ad- mired in pansy toues from the most delicate lilac to the deepest heliotrope. Miss Webster, another of the most at- tractive belles, wore one of those chiivming toilettes for which she is rapdly becoming well known—an exquisite combnation of pale gray and white crepe. Miss Colpetzer, one of the brightest of the buds, was very attractive i rose pink silk, decollete, with dainty pendant necklace of daisi Miss Emily Wakeley, always pretty and interesting, was charming in old rose satin. Miss Barnard wore a light colored silk gown with fresh flowers. Among those calling during the afternoon were noticed: Mrs, Andrew J. Poppleton, Miss Poppleton, Mrs. Horbach, Mrs. J. N. H. Patri Mrs. Savage, Mrs. Horace Everett and Mrs. Frank S. Pusey, nee Ella Dodge, of Council Bluffs; Mrs. James H. Pratt, Miss Pratt, N.rs. Meredith, Miss Col- , Mrs. Charles A, Booth, Mrs. Theodore n. Miss Rodman, Mrs. James C. Ayers, Mrs. Benjamin Gallugher, Miss Me- Kenna, Mrs. Robert Peattie, Mrs. Mc Mrs. Elmer S. Dundy, Mrs. Colpetzer, Dubois, Mrs. W. W. Marsh, Mrs. H y Mrs. George L. Gilbert, Mrs. Frank Haller, Mrs. McKell, Mrs. Charles B. Keller, Mrs. Joseph Clarkson, Mrs. George Pritchett, Mrs. J. H. Congdon, Mrs, Jumes M. Patter: son, Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Marvin Porter, Mrs. Samuel Burns, Mrs. Howard B. Smith, Mrs. John Barker, Miss Barker, Miss Hawley of Lincoln, Mrs. Thomas™ Swobe, Mrs. Alda Eddy, Miss Van Camp, Miss McClelland, Mrs. R. C. Moore, Mrs. Catherine Powell, Mrs. [Falconer, Miss Welsh and Messrs. Henry W. Yates, Dean Gardner, Lieutenant A. ( . Quay, Charles Dean, Edmund Fairfield, Victor Rosewater, John Wilbur Beall and others. w Swell Dancing Club. The Tuxedo Dancing club gave the fourth of its scries of dancing parties at Erfling’s hall Wednesday evening,an event which was participated in by over eighty couples. It was the last party given by the Tuxedo before Lent, and the club's popularity was amply mauifested by the number of parti- pants in the terpsichorean festivities of the cevening. Tho program, consisting of mnine- teen numbers, embraced all the latest and most desirable dances of the season. and the “hght fantastic” was freely indulged in ‘midst mirth, music and merriment. Among those present were: Misses Beck, Brenton, Baker, Pitzpavrick, Giles, Mamie Carland, Addie Carland, -Lizzie Wilson, Davis, Asgie Wilson, Reed, Flanagan, Annie Kelly, Thomsett, Brown, McCann, Nelson, Shields, Wiley, Lulu Burkhard, Burstall, Burstall, Katie Burkhard, Wagner, Kenelly, Hirt, McQuillin, Young, Vorwald, Hunter, Ella’ Airt, MeQuillin,” Vorwald, Campion, Taylor, Sage, Hunna, Bonce, Sullivan, Hen- derson, Abbott, Phillips, Durr, Ella Smith, Phillips, Alice Statler, Emma Statler, Rose Davis, Gatewood, Cosgrave, Hegarty, Cos- grave, Vorwald, McGavock, Riley, Hayes of Platte Center, Neb.; Rush, Daisy McElroy, Bessie Mekilroy, Urquart, Crowley of Syra- cuse, N. Y.; Dailey, McGuire, McGuire, Mattson, Lizzie Mahoney, Sadie Mahoney, Culbert, Higgios, Truckey, Cramer, Pen- ner, Douglas, Court, ~ McCarthy; Mrs, F. J. Moriarty, Mvs. Kervan, M Lane, Mrs. Stuben; Messrs, Fitzpatrick, chell, Charles Furay, Brenton, v, Frank Furay, Tracy, Koesters, MeKillip, Horrigan, A’ J. Smith, rouce Furay, Ratekin, McGrath, White- head, Flanagin, Kirk, Bank, Robinson, I, J. Moriarty, Coleman, Fife, Coszrove, Brad ley, Perkins, McDonald, = Truckey, Herb Robinson, Burkhard, Dailey, Mahoney, Riloy, Meile, Dalton, Pawick. McCreary, Read, Kinney, Obliog, Ed Smith, Waldren, Hogarty, Simpson, Bruner, Barstow, Hen! derson, Baldwin, Buchanan, McQuillin, Stuben, Conklin, Burnham, Foster, Thorn: ane, J. A. Davis, Watkins, Newcomb, er, Harrigan, ' Gibson,” Beecher, n, Walker, Johnson, Mack, Wilson, (Grifiths, Bohanuon, Copley, Kreidler, Broughain, Brennan, Golden, Tucker, Car mody, Staley. Benson Literary Society. The Beuson Literary society held its reg- ular meeting at the town hall on Tuesday evening, and was largely attended. After the regular order of business, the debate, the subjectof which was: “Resolved, that the liquor license regulating the manu- facture and sale of vineous, spirituous and malt liquors is detrimental to the peace, safoty and prosperity of the commonywealth, and. therefore, ought to be abolished,” v ably discussed by Messrs. Horton and M, Ginnis 1w the afivmative, and Messrs, B. M. Snow and W. I Coe in the neg . “Tho program, which consist recitations, ete., was as follow Instrumental musie, selected—Lohen, Mrs. W, ot Home., \ +Mr. Charles Urane Reeltation . Maude A Autoharp solo, selected .. . Mr Recltatlon . ... Master Joh: Vocul solo—Come Back to Erin s o 5 . Mrs. Collu N. Woleott Recitation..,...... vovvc Ulnrenes Cone tultar 50 o, selected . " Mr, ¢ Violin solo, with piano sccompaniment. ... oM Liuwronce Johnson und Mrs. Wolcott Recltation.... . “ivy Artle McGinnis Oue of the most interesting featuresof the ovening was a dialogue at the close of the entertainment, “The Poor Cousins,” the churaoters of which were well sustained by Miss Lottie More us Mrs. Milfleur, Miss Nottio Ryun as Maude Milflour, Miss Emma Wood us Marion DeLorm, Mr. Guy Moore as Fred Hartley, Mr. Elmer McGinnis as Felix Hartley, The next meoting of the society will be held on Tuesday, February 18, P Violot Luncheon. For Miss Jentie Yates, Mrs. Arthur C. Smith gave on Saturday of lust week one of beautiful luncheous of the season, Although the guests were few the luncheon edingly elaborate and rivalled similar affairs in New York and Boston which have been glven in honor of the sea- son's debutuntes. The table was an artistic delight to the beholder, the shining surface being strewn with violeis in riotous con- fusion that was wonderfully effective. Thoe service was entirely of silver and ex- quisitely beautiful 1 one of the very latest patterns. At each cover was placed table card, with the name of the guest writien in tiv 1 of music, o0 Banjo solo=Honie, n Wood violet ink, while in the upper left hand Brown, the guest of honor und the fair hostess. Kept Open House. The Omaha Guards kept open house two evenings last week, Monday and Wednes- day. Monday being the regular drill the night was epent in competitive drills, the first on the program being between platoons, the prize, a handsome silk flag donated by a lady friend of the company, for vhich many thanks have been expressed. The chiefs of eacli platoon drew cuts for the privilege of drilling last, Lieutenant Teneyck pulled the short straw and drilled last. Bach platoon was allowed thirty min- utes. At the end of the drill it was con- ceded that the second platoon had won the flag, as their movements were like clockwork and brought forth applause from all pres- ent. Following this the men lined up for individual competition, or, in other words, an old fashioned “'spell down.” ~ As soon as errors were detected the men were asked to step out. The line dwindled down to two, Sergeants Cone and Lund, and i looked very much as though the medal would be worn two weeks by one, then the other to bo given a chance to wear the hard earned trophy, but finally Sergeant Cone got his gun tangled up with his feet and was asked to resign in favor of Lund, who is now k of the walk." The company chaplain, Dean Sardner, made a short presentation speech and the exdreises for the evening closed, Wednesday evening the Hop club gave a camp fire and mess, which made aniy life very realistic; the scene was gotten up by two members of the company, and consisted of a_tent with a large camp fire in front of it, the familiar kettle hanging over the fire and the guns stacked in various conspicuous places. The early part of the evening was spent in dancing, vocal selections being glven by Mr. Wood and the Guards double quartet, who sang several songs suitable to the occasion, a coronet solo by Captain Mulford being a feature of the evening. Mess was sounded promptly at 10 o'clock, the cook having begun operations much carlier and was ready for the hungry guests, who took seats around the table made of boards placed on saw horses, each person being provided with a tin cup, a tin plate, knifo and fork, the menu consisting of pork and beans, hard tack, bacon, fried toes and coffee. he affair was a complete surprise to all nt, and many expressed a wish to be present at the next camp fire and mess. Two Pretty Af Mrs. F. P. Johunson gave two afternoon parties last Wednesday and Thursday in hovor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Loudon Charlton. The guests wore entertained on Wednesday afternoon by guessing the names of plays represented by different articles. On Thursday afternoon the ladies tried to name different books which were suggested by aifferent articles and incidents which transpived. On Wednesday Mesdames Reed noons. and Remington presided at tho table. and on Thursday Mrs. Charles Deuel and Miss Mil- lard performed like functions. On Wednesdiy the prizes were won by Miss Amy Barker, o sterling toa strainer; Mrs. Remington, a book, and Miss Gertrude Chambers, a decorated pitcher. On Thurs- day Mrs. E. Smith won a beautiful vol- ume of “Daisy Miller;” Mrs. Charlton, a Dresden dish, and Miss Chandler, a dainty calendar. T'hose present were: Mrs. Kir- kendall, Mrs, Beady, Mrs. Rinehart, Mrs. H. Reed, Mrs. A. Hudson, Mrs, Harry McCor- mick, Mrs. Remington, Mrs, Lockwood, Mrs. Babeock, Mrs. G. Barker, Mts. O. M. Carter, Mrs. Barkalow, Mrs.' A. D. tor, Mrs. Metcalf, Mvs, Hailer, Mrs. McIntosh. Mrs. Love, Mrs. W. Redick, Mrs. McWhor- ter, Mrs. J. Barton, Mrs, Colpetzer, Mrs. H. Baldrege. Mrs, Cudahy, Mrs. J. J.' Dickey, Mrs. Lyle Dickey, Mrs. McDearmon, Mrs. W. Wood, Mrs. Walter Carson, Mrs. Meikle, Mrs. M. L. Rocder, Mra. Swobe, Mrs, Mont- gomery, Mrs. B. Barrows, Mis. W. O. Tay- Mrs. C. Woodman, Mrs, Wattles, Mrs. rles Squires, Mrs. George Squires, Mis. Oscar Williams, Mrs. Estabrook, Mrs. J. E. Baum, Mrs. David Baum, Mrs, I, Richard son, Mrs. Vaill, Miss A. Barker, Miss K. Barker, Miss Dundy, Miss Sharp, Miss L. Sharp, Miss Himebaugh, Miss Balch, Miss T. Bulch, Miss Silloway, Miss Baum, Miss artman, Miss Mary Turner, Miss Cham- bers, Miss Mabel Balcombe, Miss Wakeley Miss Emily Wakele, A Very Pretty Wedding. Those who were privileged to attend the wedding ceremony Tuesday evening, Jan- uary 30, at All Saints Episcopal church which united in marriage Miss Valeta B. Ambrose, the accomplished daughter ot Judge and Mrs. Ambrose to Mr. Brittian B. Grifiiths of E. E. Bruce & Co.united in pronouncing it one of the prettiest cere- monies which has occurred in Omaha this winter. The bride upon the arm of her father, Judge Ambrose, and the grom ac- companied by Mrs. Ambrose, preceded hy the choir of fifty voices, of which the bride is a_member, marched up the long aisle ot All Saints church at 8 o'clock. The. music was under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, and filled the air with the sweet strains of the beautiful bridal chorus, “Lohengrin." The bride in her fresh young beauty was gowned in white creps en train, embroidered with pearls, her long vell being caught with d mond ornaments. Mrs. Ambrose, the bride's mother, was gowned In black embroidered with mouselline-de-sole, daintily relieved by black lace trimmings, red aigrettes in her hair, and she had the appearance more of an elder sister than the mother of the beautiful bride. The Episcopal service was read by the rector, Rev. T. J. Mackey, the responses of both bride and groom being clear and distinct. At the conclusion of the services the bride, upon the arm of the groom, followed by Judge and Mrs. Ambrose, marched down thoe aisle, they in turn being followed by the rector and the choir, thus rounding one of the prettiest wedings of the season. Charming, Though I Mrs. Webster gave o very pleasant danc- ing party on Luesday ovening in honov of Miss Turner of Chicago, who is tho guest of Miss Webster. Miss Turner assisted Mrs. and Miss Wobster in receiving the guests. A splendid orchestra and a waxed canvas floor added not a little to the enjoyment of the guests. “Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Will Redick. Mr. and Mrs. Clement Chase, Dr. nd Mrs. Smith, Miss Turner, Miss Dandy, Miss Palmer, Miss Phillips of Dulutd, Miss Smith, Miss ‘B Miss Woolworth, Miss Dounc, Miss Bmily Wakeley, Miss Barnard, Miss Curuis, Miss Hambleton, Miss Cushix Miss Kountzo, Miss Barker, Miss Thoumus Miss Colpetzor, Mr. Lurncr, Mr. Heth, Mr Clapp, Mr. Redick, Mr. Chat Rodick, M Cook, Mr. Hiuos, Mr. Ponn, Mr. Brown, Mr. Cudahy, Mr. Garneau, Mr. Wilson, Mr aldridize, Mr., Mercer, Mr. Lyman, Mr. Mullen, My, Prince, Mr. and Mrs. Learned. Miss Lillis 'y Enterta One of the pleasant events of the week was the party given by Miss Lilllan Mackey at her home, 2018 Wirt street, Wednesday evening, assisted by her sister, Miss Maud Mackey. he parlors were handsomely decorated with palms, potted plants and graceful fes- toons of smilax. The greater part of the evening the guests enjoyed a spirited game of high five, after which refreshments were served. Miss Kinsler won the first prize for the ladies and Mr. Fred Goodrich was the fortunate gentlerfan. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, Camp- bell, Mr. and Mrs. Dunham, Mr. and Mrs, Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Kent, Mr. and Mr: Lewis, Mr. and Mrs, Megeath. Misses Kinsler, Davis, Hobbs, Unadain, Snyder of Winterset, Ia., Lane, McLain, Mackey, Houston, Smith. Messrs. Olark, Megeath, Mathews, North, Goodrich, Schoelply, Tate, Martin. 'he masquerade ball given by the O. W. D. B. club at Washington hall Thursday night was very largely attended, nearly 20 couples bewg present. ‘the grand march was led by Harry Sage and wife, suconded by Ed Piich and Miss Kammerling. The first geutleman's prize, & silver shaving mug, for the best charucter mask, was pr room or tho nd tle balecony w atalrway landing, was verted into a box, while thres ovher improvised boxes, guy in yellow ribbons, zave a decidedly theatrical appearance to the place. The decorations throughout were in green and yellow, so much a part of the colorof the state. and Mrs. J. O. Corby, Re: and Rev. Luther M. Kuhns. the garrison Fi the Lenten reflection, which will be ushered in on Tuesds lightfully pleasant, quite a number of the ultra tenaan is variaoly the rule where the Second in- fantry band plays, and the vefreshments which followed ~ were excellent, in keeping with the hospitality that is found in all army posts. .ton years ago last Wednesday. Tt not thought much about that day being one of theirimportant anniversaries, but thoeir numerous friends remembered the event and while the wortny couple wero enjoying rubber of whist a b men, who were masked in all sorts of cos- tumes sion of tue house. They announced their Dr. and Mrs. ‘T J. A. Hake, KE.D. ter, A. J. Vierlingy Craig Armstrong, C. K. Bogart, T. C. Shelvy, M. R Marphy, J. M. Warren, B. I Hough, ( M. Nottinge L. Korty, 3. Brenbolt, C. B. Horton, Frazeu; Misses McEwan unit Browne. wero given by Mra, ‘Irauermul orchestra, delighted the guests by pl unflower operetta,” given in honor of the arish Ald soetuty of Trinity, Mr. and Mrs, Henry W. Yatgsgionating the use of their beautiful home e the occasion. The house, swhich has been mentioned many timas in4 e columns, was beavtifully arranged so that the very large audience might sec the stage, which was at the south end of the h.F. pithor from the drawing h h'end of the hall. The lit- fch projects from tho west Preliminary to the operetta there was short. musical program participated in by Miss Jentio Yates, Miss Helen Miliard, M Wilkins, Miss Bishop, Mrs. Cotton, who was in beautiful voice, and Mrs. Fitte, who closed tho first partof the program with o Scoteh ballad, sune very prettily. The drawing of the eurtain on the second part revealed eight sunflowers of wor- geous hue which nodded - and W o in the most natural manner imagina bl observed that the center of cach flower was the face of u lovely girl, all of them having Upon a second look one their eyes closed.” Mr. Deuel, in gorgeous attire of green and yellow, stood behind them, wand {a hand, with which he tapped cach sieeper in her turn, With tho ma touch each awoke with a note of music. Then the singing began. It consisted chiefly of short songs, tho most popular one being about the “Land Where tho Sunflowers Bloom,” which of course brought forth hearty applause from all true-heurtod Ne- uskuns. At the close of the hittle operatta o quartet was sung by Miss Jentie Yates, Miss Palmer, Miss Doane and Miss Barkor, It was a lullaby, and at the end all were again the curtain was dow The were Miss Burns, Miss Mabel Balcombe, Miss Thede Balch, Mrs Fitte, Miss Jentie Yate: Miss Palmer, Miss Amy Barker and Miss Donne. Foliowing the quaint_and pretty conceit Miss Doane and Mr. Wilson appeared in ““I'he, Mouse 'I'rap,” that bright and clover farce, which 15 the picce de of all amateurs. [t was very charmingly given and rounded out o most enjoyable évening. After the performance suppee wus servod and later o few of the guests joined in a waltz. His Eightieth Birthday. A reunion of the old settlers of the metropolis is always an interesting occasion, but the surprise given Hon. Alf D. Jones Tuesday evening on the oc cightieth birthday w: it brought together the men and women W for a quarter of a centur the history of Omaba. The gathering i Jones having quietly planned’ the occasion more than a fortnight ago. Instead of a meeting of young frien casually intimated to her husband might oceur, it was an assembly of “ancients, whose hearts grew your lived over the stormy days when Omaha was being moulded into the form it is today. The party w of the Old Settlers association of which Mr. Chase, secrotary. M. to Omaha in 185 first postmaster ‘6f the c4y, it being as- serted that the' oeogenarian used to carry the mail about in his hat. He surveyed and platted the town and his wisdom and fore- thought are seen on all sides, sion of his s doubly enjoyable, for have been making Iy a surpriso for Mr. Jones, Mrs. 15, as Mrs. Jones had but gain as they really @ gathering Jones is president, (plonel C. and Ms. Jones came and Mr. Jones was the J, C. Among_those! vresent _were: Dr. Denise, Mrs. Birkalows Ben B. Wood,” W. A. Paxton, He and Mrs. Alyin'Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Evans. Major ind Mrs strong, Mrs. ki C.S. Chase, Mr vict, Mr. and Mrs. McClain, Mrs. Powell, Mr.'and Mrs, “E.- Rosewater, Dr. R. C. Moore, C. F. Wehor, Mrs Mrs. 1. Eddy, Mrs/ames nan iountze, ex-Governor George B. Arm- xpericoce Estabrook, Colonel and Mrs. Charles Good- Tngmas Swobe, % Megeath, Mr. envy W. Kuhns Hop at the Garrison. The dancing party given by the ofiicers of day evening as a prelude to y, although iuformal, was de- ushionables of the city being in at- “Lhere was excellent music, which Among those present were: Majoe and Mrs. Worth, Majorand Mrs. Humphrey, Dr. and Mrs, Titon, Mrs. Davidson, Captain and Mrs. Pic and Mrs. Webster, Lieutenant and Mrs. Benham, Licutenant nod Mrs. Wright, Captain’ and Mrs. Sarcen, Mrs. Porter, General and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. Bachie; Misses Kinzio, Recce, Muriay, Wakeley, Thomas, Cushing) Dandy, Webster, Dewey, Stewart, Jones land, Van Camj Prince, Hoth, Guiou, Doane, Powell, Ross, Ponn. Zug, B ering, Lieutenant ndy, Colonel Bates, McZlel- 8. Hines, Turner; Mess Crowder, Quay, Dean, aunders, Turner, Boolkmiller, aldridge, Garneau ds. um were married v had Surprised Mr. aud Mus. J, v ost of ladies and gentle- broke in upon them and took posses- dvent with loua sounding trumpets and completely surprised the bewildered couple. The guests unma after which they enjo; staffy pulling.” A splendid suppor wi served and a ve ked amidst much laughter, ea anold fashioned s pleasant ovening was . Those present were: Mr. and st }\h's John L. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs, David Baum, Mr. @ Mvr, and Mrs. I E D. C. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilheim and Mr. apd Mrs. Chase. nd Mrs. Joseph Lehmer, Congdon, Mr. and Mrs, Played High Five, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Blanchard ploasantly entortained o few of their friends av their home. 2719 Poppleton avenue, Wednesaay evening, January 81 High five was the ordor of the ovemug. Mrs. B. F. Hake secured the first p tho second, while A.J. Vierling won fir gentlomen’s prizo - and George Potwin second prize. v t , Mrs, H. L. Whitno, Those present ware: Dr. and Mrs. Somers, wit; Messrs. and Mesdames n Court, Manche Hako, H. L. Whitn L. R orge Potwin, D. O. McEwan, M. I, Blanchard, C."MeVicker, Lawrence, I . Dawel Shull, L. M. RRheam Forty ¥ears Marrled. Mr. and Mrs, Anron Cahn kept open house Thursday eveniug, many of their old friends availing themselves of the opportuuity to call during the éyquing on the occasion of the fortioth annivarsary of thelr marviage Toeve was delightful music b Mrs. Herzog and Mr. Martin Qabn, while vocal numbers Mrs, Martin ahn, Mr. Cahn, who Cuho and Miss Addie played second violn in Omahu's first ng a number of old timo selections which we 50 inspiriting that the guests finally ar nged o Virginia reel, which was danced with all the fervor of youth. Thore wero delicious refreshments ~sorved, the oc- casion being & memorable one n the lives of these two well known Omaha people, The Kountze Place “H.T.” club met av vhe residenco of Dr. and Mrs, 1. M. Parks last week for its lust social evening before Lent. Progressive high five was indulged n il 11 o'clock, when elegaut refreshments were served. Mrs, W. E. Riddell and Judge Ferguson took first prizes, while Mrs. C. C. a8 camo in for the booby prize. The wewbers present were: Rev. aud s In Swell Cirelos. Miss Hawloy of Li is tho guost of ina Brown leaves for today on o few w Mrs. Frank Millspaugh of Minnoapolis is ont and witl bo here for a Whitehouso of Magnolia, 1ds fn tho city for the has boen visiting fri Mrs, Myron L. Learnod entertained a dozen young ladies at a kensington Mon- Miss Baldwin of Keokuk, who has been the guest of Miss Curtis, loft on Wednesday for California. Miss Dundy, with returned from Californin on Thursday ater a delightful trip, Miss Kimball returned from Chicago on Wednesday, where she went with Mr. and : to hear Mme. | nd Mrs, W. B. Millard returned We California where visiting the Mr. and Mr: Mrs. Holdreg been for some time Cards are out be given at the residence of Judge Bradley, Kountze Place, next Tuc: ‘announcing a soci Amoug the new young ba society is Mr. Jonn Cudahy, 1 Cudahy of Chicago. men this winter in Heo is making . Charles W, Tuesday and Wednesday at Mrs. Warner, G, Thompson and Miss T'he guests came from 3 until b, delightfully entertained. cum club gave a’ very pretty party fow were present, but all spent an enjo; party will be a_m: rade and will be given next Wednesday even- All friends are cordinily in- ing, Februar; vited to be present. Lhe many friends of Mr. George B. Dandy, jr, will be pleas meut to West Point as u cadot-at- sbent' many years here before his father's “exigencies of war” demanded hi At “Wang." on Monday evening, the boxes one box wer Wakeley, Miss Thoma In another Mrs. Dandy. ster, Miss Dandy, Captain Crowder and Mr. “The ofticers from the post occupied i , Mr. Quay and Mr. Miss Webst, s s gave a dainty eyening for Miss Turner, whi week's festivitie dinner Friday h rounded the dirner the guests adjourned to the hop at Fort Omaha. was a_ very pleasant gathering at t the house of Hunter, 20608 North Nineteenth Those present were: Hunter, Mrs, B. Chamber tovin of Brooklyn, Mrs. R. A. Haynes, Murs. B. Coons, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Hoffert, Mrs. Laura Merrow. The elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy B. French, 4736 North Thirty-ninth street, was hrown open to the Y. E. G. Whist club L About sixteen members were present and enjoved the games until ly 12 o'clock, when a dainty lunch of chocolate and cake was served Robertson, at Fortieth and G tertain the club on Monday evening, Feb- hizh noon last Wednes in, Mrs. H. Los- uesday evening. and, will en- coterle of Omaha's fair hospitably entertained home of Mrs. J. Johnson, street, last Friday. feature of the day and prizes were awarded Ryner first prize and Mrs. After the game luncheon The ladies pi : dames J. C. Kimball, Butler, Loyd, Morse, Kaufman, Dennis, Ryner and’ Ric ladies are members of the *‘Octagon club.’ select series of parti looked for from this club. st Friday night the Terpsic! 1528 South Elev- High five w; Birch booby prize. was served. Erfling’s hall, which was thoroughly enjoy by all present, who were: King, Wilcox, Raymond, Campion, Shook, “Thomsett, Macomber, Kellogg, T Misses hing, ceder, Bow- Hungate,® Carry, Willis, Halsted, Thomsett, Collet! Hamlin, Perkins. McDonald, Angell, Bolin, King, Aspinwall and Burdiclk. One of the pleasant social events of tho party eiven at the residence of Captain and Mrs. John Wood at High five was played, the highest number of points being scored by Mr. James Murphy and Mrs. and instrumental numbers were given finale to the entel and Mrs, Wolcott. past week was a Several vocal Mrs. Wood preseat were: tainment by Nevens, Mr. and Mrs. Howard, a N. Wolcott, nd Mr. Ed Travp. Mr. and Mrs. . L. Haller entertained 1ly Wedresday evening Mr. and Meteail, Mr. and Mrs. D. [l Wheelel Peattie, Dr, Gifford, Mr. Collins, Mr. and M Murs. Richure Dr. and Mrs Burton, Me. n_and Mrs. Gardner, Dohorty, M Chase, Mrs. Beall, Miss Reec Millard, Miss Collins, Mis. Miss Palmer, ilver, Miss Col- i"alconer, Miss Kauvharyn Barker, Mr. Beall, Mvs. Ireno Reed was very pleasantly sur- prised at her home, 1615 party of young folks during the | Dancing and cards were the amusements, while refreshments wero servod Corby street, by a Knox, Knapp Myrile Stuart, Lizzie Rowan, Gussie Fannie Canfield, Maggie Swee Reed; Messrs. Dorman, Fisk, Hobbs, Quigley, Norris, Rowan, rrison, Bartel, nflower card party was given . . Sunderland, 1040 ne, on Monday afternoon wore sunflowers and for every game lost o petal was torn off, and of cour tried to keep her flower as pe The partners were found inan intor- esting wiLy. shades, lizht and dark, and on each one was a nawe of fiction or wistor, card of the ot name of the person’s husband or sw For instance, Anthony looked for € amusoment. Westphaling, won the pri: The score cards foot as possi- er shade had the Those present Kell, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Ames, ade, Mrs, Wayne, Mrs, Purvis, Mrs! Westbhaling, Amador Andrews of Kansas City, Mra Sholes and Mr. Hulbert won the prizes he red recoption of Mrs. Sam T, Cushing and Miss Cushing Monday was a very protty affair. ‘o house was prettily decorated in red, which gave such a becoming light when the' lights are ail_shaded. Mrs. Cushing, Miss Cushing and Miss Turner of Chicago recetved the guests, while Mrs, Brooke, Mis Smith, Miss Webstor and Miss Dandy as- sisted. Av the dining table Mrs. Dandy and Mrs. Braddley prosided. The tablo was ex quisite, the floral decorations being of red tulips and candles One of the most enjoyable dancing parties of the season was given by the “Three Owls" at Morand's assembly rooms Tuesday evening. A delightful time was had by those fortunate to be present, among whom w Misses Inman, Maude Inman, Alice nham, Mary Bryant, Lillie Davis, Lizzle crke, Fannis Schierstein, Jennie or- steln, Nannie BOriggs, Talmage, DBur Martin, Pratt, Engler, rl Bridenbecker, Messrs. Curt Stoddar Hayes, John Mudge, Glon, Martin Gerke, Engler, Karbach, Kirby, Marty, 1% Kennody, Charles Beaton, John Beno, jr., Sherman Barker, Herman Lund, Driscoll, Riggs and Whit- lock. For Miss Poarson, Mrs, B, § 'y pretty luncheon on Wodnesday at charming home on Thirty-second street. Ihe house was most tastily decorated in white and yellow roses, and the tables covered with the same flowers, Ateach vlace wasan artistic card, hand painted, with the nameof the guests, and by this means each found her seat. During the re- past sweet music added to the enjoyment of the guests. ‘Those present wore: Miss Pear- son, Miss Webster, Miss Palmer, Miss Al ander, Miss Drake, Miss Mclutosh, Miss Cady, Miss Kimblo, Miss Weaver, Miss Coon, Miss Condon, Miss Boulter, Mis: Orcutt, Miss Siater, Miss Marshall, Miss Imogene Alexander, Miss Adelyn Condon, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs, Olmstead, Mrs. derland, 1 Buker gave RSt IN LOCAL MUSICAL CIRCLES, Mr. and Mrs. Will T. Taber gave a small and informal musicale on Wednesday even- inc, M Cabn sang, Mr. Cahn and Mr. chenck played a duet and Mr. Sutosius nd Mr. Zitzman played a mandolin duet, 1 of which were greatly onjoyed. Mr. Taver accompanied all the pl Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Grossman, M and Mrs. Schencl, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Cahn, Mrs. Emmi_Jones, Mr. Sutorius, Major Comegys, Mr. Zitzman, ain Kinzie, Mr. Kelly. The musicale given by Mrs. Lewis Recd nday evening wi most entertaining The only participants of the pro- gram_were Mrs. Nye, Miss Chase and Mr. Roy Smith, all of whom were most decided successes. | As every one knows, Mrs. Nye's voice is of beautiful quality, besides having been well cultivated, and’ thoso present showed their thorough appreciation of it by the numerous encores demanded. Mr. Roy Smith played Mrs. Nye's accompaniments, and also some pieces of his own composition. Miss Chase, who has been abroad studying under the best, instructors for two years, de- lightod her hearers with a few selections, which were beautifully rendered. e The Cathedral quartet, consisting of Mrs. Cotton, Miss Bishop, Mr. Lumbard and Mr. Wilkins, with Mr. Butler a st, gave concert in the opera house at Wahoo, Wednesday evening last, for the benefit of the Episcopal church at that olace. Thero was a large attendance and the quartet was received with much_enthusiasm, Mrs Cotton in particular receiving a merited ova- tion. wan Mr. Taber will give his fifteenth organ recital this afternoon at the First Congr tional church, assisied by Mr. Jules Lum- bard, basso. The collection which will be taken up will be donated to the Ladies’ Aid h, to be used for char- program is as follow PART I Grand March, B minor. LVOLED ovsor se rayerin A flat.....co..oooiis March Funebre (by Teauost).. PART 1L, Adaglo trom the Third Symphony, . Mo ..Chopin isSohn sar Not Y¢, O Tsrael. .. ‘Dudley Buck Bass 5010~ N Juies Lumbard, Traumerel und Romance by request). ... “Sthuniann .. Wagner wrchi from Rienzi.. " The musical talent of the Westminster Presbyterian church has prepared an enter- tainment which will be given on Friday evening of this week. For want of a better name the affair has been denominated “A Musical Medley,” and the program prepared for the occasion will not lack variety as well as merit. The proceeds of the entertain- ment will go towards paying for the new pipe organ. Battle M ven Mr. Theodor Salon, the pianist, who charmed his audience with his beautiful and highly artistic playing Friday evening, January 26, will give the second recital of the series tomorrow evening, Monday, Feb- ruary 5, at the Young Men's Christian as- soclation concert hall. Mr. Salmon will be ably assisted by Mrs. J. W. Cotton, a favor- ite with Omaha audiences. The following very interesting program will be given, and it is expected that the attendance at this recital will be large and representative. PROGRAM. NOIto—A MAJOr. ooveeereirens Sonute—Op. 13 Grave—Allegro.” Adagio Cant Mr. Theodor \ Voce Poco Fa—Barblere di Siviglin R g IR Mrs. J. W. Cotton Moment Musical At the Spring Roman, The Phi _Schubert tom Chase. " 10 Me. Silmo: . Thou'rt Like Unto o ower..... Rubinstein Songs 4 Donizettl 1b. Gypsy. iiri Mrs. Cotton. turne udo urka ...Ohopin M t Valso | Polonalse J Mr. Saluon, By far one of tho most enjoyable concerts ever given in the city was thut by St. John's Colleziate church ohoir, acred concert, last Sunday evening. Ivory seat in the church was taken, a8 wero likewise tho chairs placed in the sles and in tho sanc- tuary, and as the vast audience left tho church the general verdict scomed to bo that the concert had been too short. ‘The choir had but two numoers, which were ex- cellently rendered with precision and Spirit. Tho flue wotk of the chorus Was in n lirge measure due to the efforts of tho dircctor, Mr. John A Schenk, who likewise accompanied the soloists in an artistic manner throughout the program. Mr. laber’s organ solos were fully up to his standard, which is exceed- ingly elevated. Mrs. Rogers sang, “Oh, Como to Me, Yo Heavy Laden,” most effec: tively, her sympathetic mezzo-soprano filling the church with 1ts richness, A varied effect was produced by Mr. Sutorius in his mandolin solo, which oxceedingly sweet and dainty. Lumbard's number from the Creation suited his deep, rich voice finely. He sang iv splendidly and was ably assisted in tho diffioult accompaniment by Mr. Schenk. ol ABSOIUTELY PURE Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. Gov't Report, Baking Powder | and tho subsequent shadings wero intoll | gently interproted and beautifully rendored. Mrs. Cudahy did somo very orilliant solo work also in tho “Kyrie" from Haydn's soecond mass, which tho choir chose as its closing numl e Mr. and Mrs, Adolph Meyer are to be con- gratulated upon the success of the musicale iven for the benefit of the Crecho Monday evening at their lovely home, Kountze Place. Tho program was a model one in every re spect, and would have done credit upon the concert platform, 8o Ju- diciously had it beon anged. Tho artists appearing were representative of the musical lifo of Omaha and none of thom | have ever been hoard to botter advantage, Numters from Tsehaikowsky and Grieg wore played by Mme. Hess Fuchs and Herr Joseph im, tho 8olo pianists of the evening. Mrs Cotton, Mr. Wilkins and Mr, Lum bard were in excellent voices and their numbers were given with a dash and bl liancy that captivated the large audience, which filled every portion of the residence. Mr, Edward Brett plaved the “Souvenir de Bade,” while Mr. Hans Albort quite sur prised his best friends by his magnificent techuiqud and the mastorly style which ho imparted to his selections, and as a fitting finale Mossrs. Gahm, Aibort and Fochringer played o trio in o faultloss manner. o | freshments wore sorved later. Now Needlework Noveltios, Our new illustrated supplementary catas logue of stampiug patterns and embroide materials sent for 3 conts 1o pay postage, it you mention this paper, Cunning & Co., 8 Race street, Cinetnnati, O, FEMALE AGAINST MALE. OMAHA, Feb, 8.—~To the Kditor of Tha, Beo: Kor the benefit of *“Fair Play,” who betrayed her sex by her display of lack of logic in a letter in last evening's Bee, aund for the iuformation of young women who need work, permit me to trespass briefly on your space The reason why soms people are hiring women in many cases in place of men is tho sawe that prompts unscrupulous and seliish employers to engage Chinese on tho Pacific coast 1a preference to whito men, viz, because they will work much cheaper. It is utterly e that women have not lowered the pay of men. Beforo the Union Pacific employed female stenogra- phers the pay for such work was 20 per cent higher than it is today, when so many are employed in place of men. Thero number of concorns which are payinge heir female stenozraphers $40 per month today who formerly paid_their male stenog- raphers at least $65 and $75 per month. Tho writer knows of many women who are hold- ing down clevical positions at § per weel Will iir Play” have the audacity to argue that a married male stenographer or bookkeeper could successfully hold out against such competition as this? T am p; pared to back up what i say with facts. During these hard times a stenograpioer of the male sex consented to do somexdictation work in an oftice for his board; but, degrad- ing as this was, he was not permitted to hold the job long. Pretty soon a young woman camo along and, in order to get a foothold, offerad todo the work for nothing. She was i cepted, and the male stenographer was im- mediately fired, because he was too ex- pensive, Personally T would sooner have to fight the Chinese tuan the kind of females who are doing the:r best to run men out of jobs, because then I would have the sympathy of the community. To the question, what to do with tho women, I would say, what did they do a few years ago when the men vere filling tho positions they have usurved? Women who are content to work for such starvation es would do_better if working in re- spectable families as domestic servants, dressmakers and milliners. Oune of the causes for the number of un- employed young men in this city is the fact that the women have swallowed up a great many positions which were formerly fillod by men, One thing is certain, that if the women continue helping the unscrupulous employ ers to reduce men's salaries the number of marriages (alveady enormously on the de- cline) will be considerably lessened, and our large cities will present the unique spectaclo in ten or fifteen years of communities com- posed in part of dried up old muids and struggling buchelors. No one amployed in a capaeity where he is liable to be replaced by lower-priced fem:le labor ought to think of marrying. Instend of being a case of tho Al of the fittest, it will bo the survival of the cheapest. We may outdo China itself in,this respect in o fow years time ir this wholesale replacing of males by females 13 to continue, his is no faivy story, but the stern truth. If any one disputes it, let him advertise for u young man and sce how many applicants he will zet to fill positions as bookkee and stenographers, and let him inquire to the numbers of these men who have been fired to make way for the cheap female com- petitor, and the result will be a complete ey opener. RICHARD THOMPSON. Sk Death of Mother Murphy. The aunouncement of the death of Mrs Roso Murphy, which oceurred Friday even- ing at the family residence, 1811 Catifornia ot, will be received with much sorrow 1n many Omaha homes, Mother Murphy, as she was familiarly called, was a woman of rarely beautiful dis- position. The tender solicitude and unaf- fected heartiness that marked her home lito wis equally conspictons in her friendships. Her's seemed a heart overflowing with the milk of human kindness, never tring of doing good by word or deed, and sewting an oxample, the influence of which will long main a cherished treasure with family and friends, It may be truiy said that the world as bettered by her having lived in it Mrs. Murphy had aimost reached the al- fottea age of three score and ten. She was Hor death was painless and peaceful, Her children, six in_number, all of whom wero present, ave: Mrs. C. J. Smyth, Mrs. O'Rourie, Mrs. Ambrose Lee and Mrs. John O'Keefe of Croston, T, and Thomas i Edward Murphy, the latter residing in Chicago. =11 =) f The Latost Improvemont in Houssw hold Utensils and the GREATEST LABOR SAVER 3 ) It makes washing easy instead of o drudge. It is simphcity itself. Cannot get out of order. But little larger than a wringer, Fits aoy tub. A 12-yoar-old child can run it. 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