Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 11, 1894, Page 4

4 1y Bociety Dons the Garments of Woe in Honor of Lent. CLOSING SCENES OF A GAY SOCIAL SEASON | Dancing Party Ash Wednesday retion of Mis Miss Dandy's Cotillios LA Dawns - Fancy Dress ¥ potzer - Minor Protty s wd atters. Looking backward one cannot help but ad- mit that it was a very gay and very short season that has just closed. The con- tinuance of the World's fair kept many of the “smart set” In Chicago until the first of December and Christmas time had aimost como before the exclusives showed a dis- position to enliven the wint Opening at a period of great financial depression ail over the od 1L for lavish expenditure entertaining, but in spite of all gayety ed itselt and few provious seasons have surpassed the one just ended in brightness and a cheerful willing- country, the season arg in ness “'to do, For the next two monthe the debutante, who s debutante no longer, will not be found kneeling at the throne of fashion, but at the altar of penitence and prayer. And 0 With others of the fashionable people, but not with all. To some Lent will be mercly a season of rest and seclusion, to others it will mean a change of scene in the sunny south and amid the orange groves of Cali- fornia. It s rather distressing to think of what the season would have been without the debutantes to launch upon the social tide, but there were nearly fifteen young women who made their entre into the ranks of swelldom and these functions saved the sea- son from running down at the heels. In the main the entertainments given in honor of the young women who were making their initial bows were elaborate, universally pretty and cnough of the older set wero pres- ent to add zest to the occasions. So we, with'the rost of the world, thank heaven for thie debutantes who a brilliant seazon—an saved it from dry rot And now there are t and rumors of teas, which are to introduce young men to of the fun which Is being Koclety. In &pitc poked at th fon from the Japan- ese, It has ible points. A young man fresh from Harvard or Yale is apt to have no more extensive acquaintance with the people who make society than a girl just from Vassar or Wellesley. Both will have lots of friends among those of their own sex who are doubtless pleasant com- panions, but dly useful “in the swim. While a “tea” does not strike one as ex- actly the vehicle in which a young man should ride Into society, a dinner, with a dance to follow, perhaps, at the home of his parents or the relatives who are to be his social 1s0rs, 13 certainly an iden with elements of sense. In London this course is very customary. A young man returns from the “‘grand tour" knowing no one, his father or uncle sces that he is “put up” for the proper clubs and his mother or aunt gives ha 2 dinner (o introduce him to the so- clal magnates. Then a ‘“small and early” finishes off the younger set, and Berty or Rolly—you all know how the most dignified people cling to pet names over there—is “out,” and bound to be the recipi- ent of more invitations than he could accept it he were furnished with a “‘double.” Such a course in America would prevent the oc- casional bamboozling of society by bogus barons and counts who can count their quar- terings on one thumb. The ease with which any kind of an ungentlemanly gentleman In gentleman’s clothes can succeed in making an entrance into New York soclety is a standing invitation to impecuntous men who come over and try pieking up the gems sup- posed to be awaiting collection on_ the Tom Tiddler's ground of soclety. If men as well a8 women were never recelved unless prop- erly Introduced, the accumulation of adven- turers would be greatly decreased. P Apropos of dinner and lunch parties we seem to be drifting here into the BEnglish custom of unpunctuality to the Invited hour, which on the other side has settled into an established habit, which is regularly counted on. In this country a few years ago it would have been considered an unpardonable offense to be late at such an affair. Within the past few seasons hostesses have been distressed, and the wrath of the professed cooks, who pride themselves upon their ef- forts, seriously exercised by tardiness of guests, and the company has often been kept waiting from ten minutes to balf an hour for a delinquerit. 1f, as in London, 7 Is clearly known to mean “‘half-past seven” by both host and in- vite, all would be well, but our chaotic con- dition demands a general settlement and un- derstanding. v Some uncertainty exists about the use of that wronged messenger of all soclal cour- tesies, the visiting card, In regard to “‘teas,” of which so many are going on, and where the absence of ceremony of former seasons has now settled down into a more formal observance. If one does not attend, cards should reach the house during the hours designated for the reception, by mail, or preferably, by the hand of a servant, al- ways employed by the fastidious. Very par- tleular persons, who either have or have not attended the tea, call in person on the next regular day of the hostess, but the card ex- tingulshes all necessary obligations. This season it seems to have become a cus- tom, which was enforced at some of the very crowded teas by the impossibility of get- ting twice through the crush, that “French leave” should be taken, without farewell of the receiving party. Very Pretty Dancing Party. The dancing party given by Miss Mary Dandy Monday evening was a fitting finale to a most fascinating season socially. Never has the swell world of Omaha been so gay as during the period that came to an end with the dawn of Ash Wednesday. There have been many brilliant seasons in the past, but the one that preceded Lent of 1894 will go down into history as the very acme of per- fection, for it introduced a larger number of pretty girls than have ever before illumi- nated the social page, girls with ability as well as beauty, and they have justified the expectations formed of them by their friends, which s saying a great deal In their honor. % There could not have been a more charming party than that of the young lady who has so distinguished herself since her advent in the domain of the exclusives. Without being elaborate the decorations of the house were exceedingly effective, the whole of the down stairs and several of the upstalrs rooms being in the same color. which was red. The lights were softened by red shades, a color that has boen almost universally used during the social year, while the flowers were upon the same gen. eral tone, dainty and very appropriate to the occasion. The back stairs was also prottily arranged, draped with bright red porticres, with a pretty stand lamp shaded like the others. A more artistic retiring spot could not have been arranged, and throughout the evening the guests availed themselves of the seclusion afforded for a quiet chat “far from the madding crowd.” Mrs. Dandy, Miss Dandy and her guest, Miss Turner, recelved tho guests In the east parlor, Mrs. Dandy wearing a pretty gown of black satin trimmed with lace. Miss Dandy, a lovely and attractive girl, wore a sweet costume of white mulle trimmed with lace and pink ribbons, while she carried a most exquisite boquet of pink and white roses, Miss Turner, an unusual looking girl, with a face that is Madonna-li% In its expression, was beautifully gowned In white satin and embroldered tulle, Miss Wobster, who has made many friends since her debut in the ranks of the haut monde, wore on this occasion a rich gown of white silk, trimmed in ribbons. Miss Emily Wakeley wore a most becom- ing costume of green, with hellotrope velvet trimming. Miss Barnard, pretty and petite, was very winning in an electric blue gown trimmed with black satin. Miss McKoll, in white silk, was much of a favorite. Miss Doane, always charming, was partic- ularly fascinating on this occasion in white tin and cloth, *\lss Jontio Yates, a great favorite among PENITENCE REIGNS Sl’I'Rl{_\lE‘ The | i ——————————— e teiaemeeesinioe s bt 5 v THE OMAHA DAIL 3l: SUND/ : the debutantes, wore a pretty dress of yellow lv‘flv Guy Penfold, red domino; Mr. Yost, | very pleasant eveiiing was spent and th: stk trimmed with lace. | Robin Hood; Mr. Heckenberg, soclety swell; | gamos were hof l contested Three of M » Yates wore a pretty pink [ Mr. Thiele, Indfan chiof; Pernard Rehfield, | tiie ladies were pelled to cut the ecard fig | clown; Andr Schons, domino;t Charles | to decide the Wlnper of first prize, Mr: Mi na, a dainty n and | Derton, Chine James Kennedy, Silver | A. T, Sidwell g the lucky one, Judge I King; Charles White, clown; I'red Van Horn, | B. A, Adams @king the genalomen's Mi prightty hin, | colored girl; A. F. Walton, cadet; Richard | first prize. Mr 1. R. Murphy took the wan In a yellow costume that hecame lier | Orotte, hunier; Henty Groite, Mexican: R. | ladiea’ booby prifand Mr. James W. Mur- well | :’; Hake, Arabian; Sam Goldsmith, clown: | phy captured th#fentlemen's booby. Miss Himebaugh, who dresses with much | Ewin Krug, prince; E. F. Rusek, razzle - discretion, wore a gracoful black moire | dazzle; John { , Mephisto; Hall Ewing, Dancddat 1ilewiid, trimmed with black ribbons domino; George , English prince; A party of young people were highly en Mrs. Brooke, yel atin and lace. | H. Young, Turk tertained last Monflay evening ata masquer Mre. Sarsen, in pink and white figured | Many of ‘the parents were present o | ade dancing party, Jgiven at Idlewlld hail, - v“;V[y I tall slend de, wore a bekbnditnd I!\v:«; s ‘"”“I': Twenty-fourth and Grant streets. amint gown S lMENt Diue silic with plaiteq | CAPt ond Mra J. Hayward's Surprise Party. | Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, B collar, arms and slecye Clifton Hill was vho scene of o very pleas- | Omslie, Mr, and Mg, J. Innes, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Booth was in black net ant surprise party last Tuesday evening | 0, Bickford, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fitzmorris, Mrs. Garneau In black effectively trimmed in red velvet The musie by the post orchestra was ox- ceptionally good and added not a little to the enjoyment of the twenty odd numbers danced The Brooke and Mrs, Goneral Mrs. John L rsen, Captain Booth, Mrs. Joseph Garneau, Miss Yates, Jontie Yates, Webster, Emily Mr Webster, Mrs. and Captain_and Mrs, € and ley, Doans, Barnard, Thomas, Palmer, Mc- Kenna, McKell and Himebaugh, ~ and Mossrs. Dean, Quay, Prince, Penn, Hine Doate, Gulou, Wilson, Turner, Darling, Ross ater, McDonald, Crowder, Dr. Mo Eldery, Pierre Garneat and Chat Redick. Thurston Rifles, The regular monthly inspeétion took place last Monday evening, the company commander acting as the inspecting officer, The result of the inspection was very grati- fying and reflocted great credit on the mem- bers of the company. The lockers were found In good order, clothing clean, brasses polished and guns in fine condition. Private Ratekin was complimented upon having the best appearing rifle. Following the inspec tion came a short company drill in the manual, which was suce by the execu- tion of a number of marching movements, The formation was twenty-four file front double rank. The result of the roll call showed an aggregate attendance of fifty- cight men in line, with a recruit class of six. After drill the company held a business meoti nd elected Comrades Charles Wearne, Archie Short and Frank Neal. The ‘membership of the company has reached the maximum number allowed by law. vate Cox spent a few days last week at Honey creck on a hunting trip and re ports having excellent sport. Private Harry H. Kirby, jr., has applied for an honorable discharge on account of removal from jurisdiction. Mr. Kirby goes to San Francisco the middle of the week, being obliged to become a resident of Cali- fornia in order to qualify as one of the executors of the estate of his uncle, who recently died leaving quite a fortune (o his nephew. In the short time Mr Kirby has been connected with the Rifles lie has made a host of friends, who, while rejolcing at his good fortune, regret the necessity which compels him to sever his connection with t . compa arff has received official notice \ tho adjutant general of Nebraska that hurston rifles had been assigned to the rst regiment infantry, Nebraska National Guard, (o be known as Company L. Colonel J. H.' Bratt of Dennett is the regimental commander of the First infantry. Miss Colpetzer's Fu Dross Party, It was with great reluctance that socicty's fledglings acknowledged the advent of Lent, but with true Christian fortitude they nerved themselves for the shocl and stopped their festivities promptly on time, the last of these events being given on Shrove Tues- day night by Miss Colpotzer. As It had been announced as a fancy dress affair, nearly all the girls appeared In some quaint or arlistic creation of fancy. Miss Colpetzer, a slender and pretty girl, wore a fancy dress of silk mulle and was a gracious hostes Miss Grace Himebaugh was effectively at- tired in a sunbonnet and a short dress and carricd a slate, making a very effective school girl. Miss Margaret McKell and Miss Loufe Drake were attired in Washingtonian cos- tum Miss Helen Smith made a very sweet Mar- guerite. Miss Mae Burns was a Quakeress. Miss Hattle Cady, Miss Margarct Brown and Miss Margaret Cook were charming in gowns of the 1830 period. Miss Tad Balch was costumed as a belle of tho sixteenth century. Miss Brownie Baum' enchanted all in her part as Sappho. s Jentie Yates wore a delightful gown e olden time. The other young ladies were Misses Flora Webster, Phillips’ of Duluth, Mary Dandy and Turner of Chicago. The men were Messrs Charles Kountze, Randall Brown, Walter Smith, Jack Battin, Gilbert Will, Charles Wilson, Vaill, Cudahy of Chicago, McKell, Stockton Heath, Richardson, Cook, Reed, Redick, Mercer, Baldridge, and from the fort, Hines, Prince, Penn and Dean. The Girls Made the Favors. The valentine cotillion given Tuesday even- ing at the residence of The Bachelors, on Twenty-fifth avenue, and planned by a num- ber of the young lady friends of the gentle- men, was a most charming success, quite up to the enthusiastic expectations of the fair ones who had determined upon closing the social season In a blaze of glory.. While small, the function could not have been more admirably planned and carried out, and the fears of the young women that it might not be a success were dissipated in the light of the occasion. Mr. Will G. Doane led, and it was refresh- ing to see with what easy grace and thor- ough familiarity he brought the figures of the german to effective tableaux by the magic of his whistle. There were seven di- rect favor figures and a like number of indi- rect, which, with the delicions supper that was served prolonged the dance into the day of sackeloth and ashes. The young ladies made the favors and each vied with her neighbor In trying to furnish the most artistic, and as a result there has seldom been seen a prettier lot of souvenirs, The color used In nearly every- thing was red and hearts were unmerous, the ovent coming off 5o near Valentine's day. Among the most noticeable were red boas of tisue paper for the girls, real crowns with gold stars, and the American eagle with wings outspread in brass, while those for the men in the same figure were bows of scarlet ribbon, on which were pinned crossed bayo- nets with a brass heart below them. Miss Rodman, who is not in society this winfer on account of a death in her family, made a set of the most beautlful favors ever seen at a german, KFresh flowers were numerous and added greatly to the color scheme. Captain and Mrs. Ayres chaperoned the party, among the onlookers being Mrs. Lemist and Mr. Fairfield. The order of dancing was Miss Thomas, Mr. Mullen, Miss Doane, Mr. Guiou, Miss Wakeley, Mr. Quay, Miss Hughes, Mr. Zug, Miss Woolworth, Mr. Pierre neau, Miss Mabel Dalcombe, Mr. Lemist, Miss Curtls, Mr. Clapp, Miss MeKenna, Mr. Clark Redick, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wheeler and Captain Crowder. Morand's Masquerade Party. The masquerade party given by Prof. Mor- and’s adult dancing class last week was one of the pleasant features of the week, the rooms being prettily decorated, while Prof. and Mrs. Morand were greatly complimented on their success of the party. While many of the participants were in mask there were others who came simply to take part in the program after the unmasking. Among those in mask were noticed: Edna Wise, Princess Ula; Hulda Hart, Cards; Gertie Kirkland, Nun; Ida Wheeler, Nurse; Etta Wheeler, Red Riding Hood; Hettle Driefuss, Butter- cups; Luida Wigman, Milkmaid; Emma Thele, Folly; Stelle Tinger, Domino; Hattie Reed, Grandmother; Minnie Hornberger, Josephine; Mrs. Winkelman, Rosalind; Mrs White, Huntress; Miss Amazon, Folly; Freda Lange, Tambourlne Girl; Annie Bellman, Flower Girl; Madge Hoke, Sunflower; Gert- rude Walton, Quakeress; Cline Blanchard, Fire Fly; Bessle Hammond, Marguerite; Gracle Parker, Normandie Girl; Ella Rin Scoteh Girl; M. B, Hoke, Queen of Clubs; Georgle Krug, Pink Domino; Bessie Hullett, Yum Yum; Selma Hellman, Spanish Girl; Lillie Hellman, Nursemaid, Among the = gentlemen in mask were: H. H. Kirby, Japanese; Mr. Miller, bill poster; Mr. Alexander, sallor; Mr. Squires, school boy; Mr. Falconer, cadet; Charles Randall, 'Turk; Clyde Rateken, Thurston when a number of the friends and relatives of Captain and Mrs. J. Hayward surrounded their fine residence, 4227 Burdette street, to tender them a little surprise. In response to o rap at the door they were fuvited 1o enter, whereupon they immedi- tely took possession and proceeded to enjoy themselves and a most delightful ovening was spent. Progressive high five was tho principal part of the evening's amusement, interspersed with some musical selection mcluding solos, duots and instrumental picees. The contributors to this part of the impromptu program acquitted themselyes with ability, ard tho music aided in making up @ most agrecable entertainment. the sclections as rendered by M. and Mrs. J. Hayward, Mrs. R. A. MeTwigan, Mrs. G, H. Crager and Mrs. Doty being highly appre ated by all, us was evinced by the hearty cocores after cach number. As the visitors were ushered into the handsome and commodious double pariors upon their arrival,a cordial welcome seemed r, and they were truly weleome to greet them in the very made to feel that they iwer on this occasion. ‘Their home presented a cozy and comfort- able appearance, being tastefully furnished and made additionally attractive by the light and color from the shaded lamps which shed their soft rays of light on the floral decorations, the rooms being redolent with the scent of choive flowers and house plants, which gave the pluce a very refreshing ap- pearance, Puartuers were chosen by means of dainty cards bearing the names of different char- acters, which were aistributed among the guests, parties holding cards with cor sponding names becoming partuers for the evening. Mr. W. L. Crager captured man's first_prize, scoving every James W. Boulk won the ladies’ fivst prize, while Mrs. Clara Austin and Mr. Gunnell were presented with consolation prizes, all fts being very uniqne and were ais- tributed amid congratulations and merr- ment After the prizes had been awarded tho tables were cleared and immediately reset with a tempting little repast, and not until a 1 hour did the happy varty don their wraps and bid adieu to host and hostess, after thanking them for very pleasant evening. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Dou- son, Mr. Mrs. nnell, Colonel and Mrs. . H. Crager, Mr. and_Mrs, McTwigan, Mr. nd Mrs. J. . Doty, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Crager, Mr. and Mrs, Limburg; Messrs. George Baxter, I. R. French, J. N. Marten, son, W. C. Bouk. James Bouk; Misses Grace Gunnell, Nettie Guunell, Emma Nel- son, Clara Austen, Doty and Mrs. Evans. The Tourist W sanquet, It was a jolly crowd of iheelmen that answered the summons of the Tourist wheel- men's catertainment committee Saturday evening and assembled in the tastefully fur- zished parlors of the Hotel Dellone, to enjoy a charming program of music and partake of the good cnheer that the committes had pre- pared, the o on being the third annual club banquet. The banquet and musicale was a grand success, the occasion being re- stricted to wheelmen, whigh accounted for the comparatively small numbcr of young men present, about thirty being in attend- ance, although not onc of them regrets tho havpy bours which sped away so pleasantly in each othet’s compan, W. M. Barnum, E. T, Yuates and F. A. Heninger acted as the door committee, and well attended to their onerous duties. Caras and club chat, interspersed with extempore selections of instrumental music, preceded the banquet, no regular program of eater- tainment being observed. At 10:30 the doors to the dining room were thrown open aud the wheelmen filed in to their chairs arounu the beautifully decorated table, the brilliant lizht shed from the tall candelabra sparkling und glittering upon the silver and crystal w. 3. 'T. Yates acted as toast- the gentle- ame, Mo re. E. master, aud performed his part in a pleas- ing manner. W. M. Barnum vesponded to the toast, “Tourist Wheelmen;” S, L. Et- nyre of Council Bluffs acknowledged the toast, “Ganymede Wheel Club;” Prof. Gel- lenbeck responded to **Our Musical Friends ;" H. K. Smith, to *Our Century Riders:” J. I\ Culley, to “Our Racing Men;” H. E. Taggar, to “Our Newly Married Members.” A rising toast and three cheers for the Hotel Dellone management wound up the banquet proper. ‘Lhe parlors were then taken possession of again and the regular program of music enjoyed by all, the gentle- men particivating 1 this program being ap- plauded heartily and forced to reappear for several encores. The program was as follows: Plano—Dreams. ..... Roy H. Waiker Banjo Trio—Golden Bell Wiltz. 8 cevnveieee e Gellenbeck, Miller and Strom no—iiappy Heart ... Roy H. Walker Song (comie) Danjoaccompuniment—Ail the Comforts of u Home..... .Prof. Gellenbeck Euphonium and Prano (duoi-—Friendship.. woocenne. B O, Stocking und Fred R, Walter Song, bunjo nccompuniment—The Serennde e o rof. Gellenbeck Those present were: George Wilhamson, Ray Bixby, S. L. Etnyre and C. A. Parsons of the Ganymede Wheel club; Lovell Dunn, I, C. Stocking, Roy H. Walker, Prof. Gellea- ‘i and the Omaha Baujo trio, Grant H. liller, C. L. Kendrick, Fred R. Walter, B. Yates, Welch Kingsley, Alex Melton, W. M. Barnum, Louis Flescher, H. E. Taggar, A. Henninger, J. F, Culley, A. E. B well, H. K. Smith, John Hynes, Hen Fredricksen, A. C. Adams, Charles Pegau, E. I. Gedso, Miller and Strom. Successful Entertainment. The entertainment given at the St. Mary's Avenuo Congregational church on Friday evening was of a most unique and enjoyable character. Its success was chiefly due to the efficient leadership of Mrs. Wertz. The ““tennis drill,” of which she is the originator, was admirably executed by a brigade of little girls in bright costumes. The “Sunflower operetta’” was a most pleasing surprise and delighted the audience. While the attend- ance was not large, owing to the snowstorm, it made up in enthusiasm what it lacked in numbers. The High School Banjo and Guitar club of the class of '96 received its full sharo of applause for its admirable playing. With violin solos, zither solos and the novel evolutions of the little “night gown brigade,”the entertainment was voted by all equal to many for which a much larger ad- mission had been charged. By special re- quest, owing to the storm and the failure to atend of many who desired to do so, the en- tertainment will be repeated on Friday evening next, A Delightful tertalnment. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bruning gave one of the most enjoyable entertainments of the season at their residence, 1348 South Seven- teenth street, Monday evening, in honor of the Misses Elmiger, previous to their de- parture for Detroit. Progressive high five was the principal feature, and proved very interesting, after which a delicious luncheon was served and the prizes awarded, Miss Lottie Elmiger and Mr. George Bruning being the lucky winners. Miss Belle BI- miger and Mr. John Hoey succeeded in win- ning the booby prizes. Vocal and instru- mental selections were rendered, followed with dancing, which lasted until 2 o'clock. Those present were Mesdames Bruning, Roes and Stark, Misses Hoey, Ruser, Brun- ing, Lottie Eimiger and Belle Elmiger, Messrs. Alfred Arnamann, August Arna- mann, Fred Bruning, George Bruning, B. A. Elmiger, F. Ehmiger, Hoey, Ross, Shelda and Stark. £ High Five. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. John J. Murphy gave a high five party to a few of thelr friends at their residence, 2824 South Nineteenth street. Among the people present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, G. Martin, Judge and Mrs, B, 8. Adams, Mr, and Mrs. Sol Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. T. P, Mahoney, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Murphy, Mr, and Mrs. D. 8. Parkhurst, Mr. and Mrs. W H. McCreary, Mr. and Mrs, John J. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Sidwell, Mrs. Willlam Maley, Mr. Jones and W. Murphy. A Mr. and Mrs. P.'f. Brady, Mrs. Innes, Mra. Smith, Mrs, Saffelder and Mrs. Snyder; Misses Laura Gray, Eesie Boman, Ros Tremberth, Katie Cosgravi Gamble, Jewell Leeder, Jossie Tremberth, Mamie Edg- hill, Lillian Bmslie, Bessie Brady, Blla Gamble, acle Emsl Susie Brady, Blanch ne, Tillle Caspar, Blizabeth Leeder, Mamie Healy, Lillian Knight, Car- rie Safielder, Carrie Clark, Ida_Brim, Hild affelder, Lottie Metealf, Josephine Meyers, Sartelle Walter Katfe Smith, Dora John Kennedy, Carrie Sharp, and Alice Cathers, H. Angus McDonald, D. B. Brady, J. Marshall, L. Leeder, P. Judson, H. Edghill, F. Newcomb, J. McKinney, Jo- soph MeDonough, E. J. Tracy, J. J. Gleason, J. T, Maher, William inedy, Charles Sharp, J. P. Ford, Walter Conklin, Rod B, Murphey, A. Falconer, A. Jensen, L. Lyon, W. Edghill, A. E. Innes, W. F. Innes, M P. Cosgrave, A. P. Haislip, . Agnew, B. Lovett, P. E. Healy, W. F. Farrell, T. Falconer, J. Bensan, B. McCreary, Willlam Donahue, Fulton Berlin, R. Freeman, Sam Howe, Fred Gourne, J. Powers, . Murphy, C. Emslio and George A. Innes, Hard Times Club Has n Shrove Tuesday evening Judge Mrs. Bradley threw open their spacious parlors to s and friends of “The Kountze Times eclub” for dancing and and the membe Placo Hard cards, At 11 delightful refreshments were served and after a pleasant evening the club ad- Journed a few minutes before Lent dawne The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. B. A. McAllaster, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Van Court, Mr. and Mrs, C. C. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W Mr. and Mrs. J. Brisbin, Mr. and Mrs, . V. Lewis, Dr. and Mrs. M. Parks, Judge and Mrs. Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Riddell, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Sears, Mr and Mrs. G. W. Holbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Wiillams, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Curtis, Mr. aud Mrs. Lawrie Madame McAllaster, Madame Powell, Mrs. Nichols, Miss Berryhill (Des Moines), Miss Sears, Mrs. T. P. D. Lloyd, Mrs. B. W. North, Mr. Rosenweig. The club will have its next meeting March 29. Mrs. Humphrey's Reception, The reception given by Mrs. Charles Humphrey Tuesday afternoon was one of the striking successes of the season, both in the beauty of its surroundings and in the presence of o many of the army people, as well as scores from the civil ranks of life The house w dainty in decorations, many novel features being introduced that caught and held the fancy of the crowd. Mrs. Humphrey and her guest, Miss Thomas of Washliigton, recelved the guests, assisted by Mrs. Major Schwan, Mrs, Ben- ham, Mrs. Florence, Mrs. Booth, Mrs. Dallas Bachie, Miss Curtiy and the Misses Hamil- ton. Miss Bertie flache poured coffee, while Miss Hamilton officiated over the chocolate. Miss Kinzie, in a ‘blue gown with wh gloves and a red liberty cap, served punch in blue and white glasses, while Miss Doane served ““Lalla Rookh" in the hall. The colors of 'thip nation were liberally displayed about tha' house, the dining room being particularly beautiful Surprise Party. A surprise party was given Mrs. Cott and the Misses IWhiteside at their home, 1819 Farnam streef, last Tuesday evening. The company imdulged in high five and dancing until the& proper hour far luncheon arrived, when a- deficious spread was served. The first prizes were awarded Miss Nora Hanafan and Mr, George Cott, while Miss Anna Amerson and Mr. Watkins carried away the. consolation prizes. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. George Cott, Mr. and Mrs. Gilder, Mrs. McGuire; Mesdames Nellie and Thressa McGuire, Misses Nellie Winslow, Anna Amerson, Helen Wainwright, Nora Hanafan, Julia Scott; Messrs. Stuart, Scott, Pangburn, Forrester, Cooke, Miland, Sweeny, Watkins, Baumer, Stapleton, Jameson, Walsh, Styles and Harrigan. Druid Hill Social Event. Mrs. James W. Munn entertained a num- ber of her lady friends with a pink tea Thursday afternoon at her pretty residence on Druid Hill. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Munn gave a card party. Those present In the afternoon were: Mrs. W. E. Cady, Mrs. T. C. Shaffer, Mrs. Har- Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Bexton, Mrs. A. C. Christianson, Mrs. G. C. Porter, Mrs. Laramer and Mrs, Coolidge. The card party consisted of: Mr, and Mrs. F. C. Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Forman, Mr. and Ms. Henry Extater, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Shipman, Mr. and “Mrs. Frank Sears, Mr. Hart, Miss Alice Ellis and Mr. Frank Church, Minor Social Matters. Mr. W. L. Roeder returned from Denver Friday. ! Mrs. Willlam Worth has gone to Chicago for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. California on Thursday. Mrs. Samuel Cushing and Miss Cushing are visiting at Fort Niobrara. Judge and Mrs. J. M. Thurston and Mrs, Poland returned from Denver Friday. Miss May Dundy returned from her south- ern and western trip on Saturday last. Mr. Joseph Clarkson left on Thursday for Chicago, where he will remain a few days. The Cornell Glee and Banjo club will visit Omaha March 31 and give a concert in the opera house. Miss Lila Alexander, who has been visit- ing In Lincoln for the past fortnight, re- turned home on Tuesday. Mr. Bert Watson of Chicago, formerly of Omaha, was the guest of Mr. Paul Horbach for several days last week. Mrs. W. S. Strawn is In St. Louls, from whence she will go with a party of friends on a tour through the south. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hornung of Milwaukee are the guests of Mr. and Mrs, W. J Hughes, at 2208 Douglas street, Miss Ahern of Oliicago arrived on Tuesday, the guest of Miss (Weaver. Miss Melntyre of Hastings is also the guest of Miss Weaver. Mr. and Mrs. F. I1. Davis gave a house warming party last’ Friday evening, which was thoroughly clarming, although con- fined to the very mear friends of the host and hostes Mr. P. 8. Hoyt'of New York passed through Omaha on Tuesday and was a guest Keller left for of Mrs. Charles Himphrey for a few hours. Mr. Hoyt is a grandson of the illustrious General Scott, Those who had 'the pleasure of meeting Miss Anna Funke 6f Lincoln while she was the guest of her’sfiter, Mrs, J. E. Baum, this season, will b surprised to know that her engagement to' Mr. Charles Burr is an- nounced. ot Friday night a jolly party of about fitteen took advantage of the snow and had a glorlous sleigh ride. After driving as much as the cold permitted they enjoyed a hot supper at the residence of one of the party. But it's Lent and names are tabooed. The marriage of Mr. Thomas Cooley and Miss Mary Kelly was solemnized Tuesday at St. Philomena's cathedral, Rev. Father Galyin officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Cooley left Wednesday on an extensive wedding trip to California to attend the midwinter fair. A very pleasant card party was given by Mrs. J. P. Keller, ably assisted by her young sister, Miss Tracy Keller, at Benson, Friday evening. High flve indulged in untfl ‘a late hour, the first prize belng won by Mr. B. 0o’ Dainty refreshments were served during the evening. Among the invited guests were: Mr. and Mrs, N. C Barron, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Coe, Mr. and Mrs. George Snell, Mrs, Cella Wolcott, Mr. B. L. Snow, Miss Grace Snow, Mr. and Mrs y L] 1 B8 Harry Spiking, Mr. and Mrs. Bd H. Cone Captain and Mrs. Wood, Miss Emma Wood Mr. James Umphy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Timme, Mr. and Mrs, Nevis, Mr. and Mrs. Maguire B Brandt, assistant auditor, and C. . Rodgers, superintendont of the Burlington at Wymore, started Thursday on an extended | trip to the Pacific coast via Galveston. Mr Rodgers 18 to wed Miss Margurette Clear nonto at Galveston, Mr. Brandt to be bes man Mrs Frank Kemp gave a beautiful dinner last Saturday evening. The appointments of the table were very elogant and the elabor ate menu extremely English. Those present were: Mr, and Mrs, Joseph Clark Mr and Mrs. Jim Chambers, Mra. Bergman, Dr. Summers Miss Bdna Hobert and a number of her friends were highly entertained Tuesday evening by the Mandolin club, consisting Stocham, White, Andrews and ulloch, who gave a numbor of fine selec tions during the evening. All enjoy L pleasant time. Mme. Labure’s French class will give a rather novel entertainment on La Mi-Careme (mid Lent) In Pythian hall. Those partici pating in French comedies and songs will be: Miss Emily Wakely, Miss House, Miss Kittle Morse, Miss Barnard, Mr. Martin Mr. Lambert, Mr. Bast, Mr. Ropes, Dr. Despocher. A pleasant surprise party was given at the of John Pennoyer, 1736 South Tenth t, Nonday evening. Those present were Cora Cox, Fred Cole, Lusi ( is, Ray Bowen, Bilen Jengren, Leo Lohness, Edith Younkun, Ra Jeter, irace Gordon, Rall Smith, Nor: Allen Smith Mr. menib Williams, Charl, and Belle Beedle. and Mrs. Tagge s of the Tourist Penoyer, entertained several Wiheel club at high five last Thursday evening, and there were many of the boys present. There was music, and for those who cared for it, danc ing. The prizes were not so handsome as they were unique, the gentleman's being a very exquisitely carved leather medal. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs.~Gellenbe rolos, v Mr Charl liam George Mrs, Tagger, Rustin Mrs, Frances Wessell's kensington Mon- day afternoon was remarkable for the num- ber of well known people present and the pleasurable interest shown by the guests in the musical numbers, which were by Mrs. Arthur C. Smith, Mrs. H. Whit- more, and two vocal numbers that sweet singer, Mrs. Martin Cohn. Cards were played, and breezy conversation made an ideal afternoon. Miss Jessie Coppock, assisted by Miss M. k, and was made up of banjo olin and zither, There were present Yates, Mr. Lew Flescher, Mr. Pegau, Mr. Ed Walker, Mr. Wil- Barnum, Mr. ‘Willlam \Miller, Mr. Gellenbeck, Henry 13, Tagger, Flescher,” Mrs, Gellenbeck, Mrs, Miss Lulu Willard, Miss Lolo P by Reynolds, entertained a number of their young friends at her home, Twenty-ninth nd Howard streets, last week. Cards and dancing were the order of the evening. Those present) were: Misses Tomas, Scoot, Jonson, W. Jonson, Sheldon, Olive Sheldon, Reynolds, Patch, Duncan; Messrs. Nuelend, Wert, Wertz, W. Taylor, J. 8. Wallas, E. Sheldon. A card party, which all who were present pronounced a success, was given at the home of Miss Minnie Stout, Twenty-seventh and Ohio streets, by n few of her young friends February 1. The ladies' first prize was secured by Miss Olive Sheldon, and the gentlemen’s by Mr. Cheatwood. The con- solations were won by Miss Bertha Robert- son and Mr. Harding. Those present were: Mesdames Dickinson and Upjohn, Misses Patch, Robertson, Bessie Cameron, Leo Sheldon, Olive Sheldon, Upjohn, Arm- strong; Messrs. Dickinson, Cheatwood, Solomon, ‘Haynes, Harding and Wertz. A pleasant dancing party was given at Erfling's hall Tuesday evening. ~ Among those present were: Misses Whitney, John- son, Heath, Manning, Michaels, Holland, Hess, Light, Wright, Holland, Kirtley, Ford, Fisher, Mrs. Littlefield, Mrs. McDonald, Nelick, Schwartz, Hodder, Shropshire, Whip- ple, Glines; Messrs. Angell, Perkins, Hd- ling, Whitney, McConnell, Cook, Fisher, Catching, Meldrum, Mitchell, Ochsenbean, Craig, Littlefield, McDonald, Stuht, Dewitt, Andrews, Vincent, Perry, Murphy, Donahue, Zimmer, Stockham, Raibourn, Bowman, Kendis, Wolff, Hollow, Lawler, Smith, Pot- ter, Ohling, Culley. 2 Miss Inez M. Haskell entertained the O. N. 0. club Friday evening at 1424 North Eigh- teenth street. The prizes, which were pretty and appropriate, were won by Miss Weaver and Dr. Bradbury. The guests were: Mis Alern of Chicago, Jordan of Sloux City, Melntyre of Hastings, Weaver, Kinsler, Van Court, Rich, Hattie Rich, Hamilton, Glaco- mini, Carrie Giacomini, McCune, Bauman, Gussie Bauman, Weir, Anna Weir, Churchill and Zella Churchill. The gentlemen were: Messrs. Barrett, McCune, Bauman, Palma- tier, Smith, Vickers, Mathews, Younger, Weir, Thomas, Hastings, Dr. Brad- bury, Boss, Blackwell, Bradbury of Sioux City, Miller, Meyers and Knouse. Tuesday evening the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Coulter, jr., Twenty-fifth and Charles, was the scene of a great deal of happiness on account of the visit of Mrs. Coulter, who is a resident of Iroquois, Can. Games, music and refreshments were the order of the evening. W. W. Chapman and Miss Julia Burkett were especially complimented for the masterly way in which they played the violin and plano. The following persons were present: W. W. Chapman, A. C. Adams, W. C. Parish, L. L. Connovery, G. Robinson, James Gardner, James Coulter, Miss Edith Connovery,Lillian Parish, Julia Burkett, Amey Bohny, Ella Watt, Jennie Coulter, Mr. and Mrs. Coulter, jr., and Mrs Coulter, sr. The high “five party given by Major and Mrs. Hamilton Tuesday evening was a very pretty affair. The house was tastily dec- orated in smilax and palms, which are always so effective. The first prizes, a beau- tiful Beleek pitcher and silver ink eraser with pearl handle, were won by Major and Mrs. Humphrey. Mrs. Brooke carried oft the booby prize, a pretty pin tray, and Colonel Benham received a Japanese ash receiver to console him for his misfortune. Those pres- ent were: General and Mrs. Brooke, Gen- Reynolds, H, Wallas eral and Mrs. Dandy, Major and Mrs Humphrey, Major and Mrs. Schwan, Captain and Mrs. Booth, Colonel and Mrs. Bache, Mrs. Slaymaker, Dr. McElderry, Colonel Ben- ham, Major Cushing, Mr. and Mrs. Drake. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wheeler and Mr. and Mrs. Nettingham. B Do not fail to hear C. P. Halligan's lec- ture on Wendell Phillips Wednesday evening, February 14, at Masonic hall. The lecture is one of the highest merit. It is given under the auspices of Vesta chapter No. 6, 0. E. 8. There will also be some choice singing by Mr. Lumbard and others. Laudable Enterpris Before the ruins of the Omaha Commer- clal college had ceased to smoke Rohrbough Tiros., proprietors of the same, had gathered their students together and announced that they would open school again in two days. Accordingly they secured the entire srcond floor of the new Patterson block at 17th and Douglas. The school board of the eity schools voted them the use of all the hey wanted, and the college has been In operation most of the weck. Yesterday a force of car- penters were at work making numerous changes, and last night an immense crowd of students and ex-students gathered to sympa- thize with each other and the faculty, as well as to have a good time. The college was completely destroyed, but Rohrbough Bros. have ordered elegant new furniture, and will fit up better than ever. The college will stay where it is until Sep tember 1, at which time it will occupy its old quarters over the Boston Store. Seldom have we seen any one evince as much de- termination to recover from such a torrible shock as that which occurred on last Sat- urday night. This college has had the larg est patronage and was the best equipped west of Chicago, and it Is with pardonable pride that we announce its continuance. It is worth to the commercial interests of Omaha noarly $100,000 each year, and Omaha cannot afford to l0se it. It is to be hoped that it will recelve such encouragement as will keep it to the front. Rohrbough Bros have received great encouragement from hundreds our business men, and this speaks well for thelr Institution. Not a stu dent has deserted. All have been taken care of and the good wark goes right on. Admission to the Midwinter, SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 10.—The admis- | IN LOCAL MUSNICAL CIRCLES. 5 Miss Leonora Von Stosch, the stalented young viotini who will apoesr at the Apotlo club concert next week, is deseendod | ou hor father's side frdm o Prusstan noble family. Hor mother wasa Now England woman of good family Miss Von Stosch | was born in Washington, D. €, and early in | Iife displayed a marked preference for tho violin, and, overcomit > ovposition of her family, bogan a regular and systematic | course of study under a r | After sevoral years study in her homo sho | entered as a student the National | Couservatory of Music av Brussels, where | | sident professor. famous a-ple to_ conquer with your great talent,” Hor succoss with the Seidl, Damrosch and your country living in New York. 7There Miss von Stosch huppened to see it and sighed aftev it, with out hope or thought of evar possessing it But luck came to heraid in the person of of a wealthy friend who, heariug of hor sire to possess the instrument, purchased it for the sum of &,000 and presented it to her Miss von Stosch is o beautiful blonde, with a wealth of wavy, hi ished back' from | an intellectual fore Her uppearance charms as much as her soulful and sympa- thetic playing. Iho Omaha Orchestral society is rehears- ing steadily_for another concert to be given N 20 at Boyd’s opera house. The ver appreciative audience which attended th last et has inspirca the hope that alt the lovers of good music will lend their wresence at the next concert as a mark of approbation which the hard” work of the able director, Hans Atbert, and the mem- bers of the socicty certawly deserve. As far as the program to be rendered is con- cerned, there is no question that it will be a great musical treat as the following will show: PART L. Jubel Overture Concerto for p “Nir. ... M. Weber tri C. M. Weber A Orcliestra 3 (@) Reverio Vieuxtemps.... ... Hans Albort 1) Andante Cantabile.. Tschaikowsky String Quartette, Mossrs, Albert, Adel- , Engel ana teyn, LMiss Tda Kennedy Soprano Solo ... J () Flirtation (by ST 1 oA cNtechy 1(b) Lion the Bail ik CGillest PATT AL Overture Nicolal Merry Wives of Windsor, . Concerto In G minor . ... Max Bruch Hans Albert and O 3 PICUUTesqUO. ..o .. rian Ties. Hans Albert. Biue Danubo Waltz..... The fourteenth pupils and. the second of this s given at Meyer's music hall Thur: ing, attracting an audience that hall to its capacity. The program anged in the good taste that is char: istic of Mrs. Cotton and was notable for the number of gentiemen taking part therein and the excellent manner in which they ac- quitted themselves. Usvally, at these re- citals, the ladies have had thelion’s share of the program and the applause, but in this instance the condition of things was re- versed, especially as regards applause, not because the ladies did not sing as well as usual, for, indeed, they did better, but be- cause the gentlemen fairly outdid them- selyes, surprising the audience greatly in one particular instance, in showing what study bad done for a voice that had been out of music for a long time and which p i- v had fallen from its once high estate. Space will not permit individual mention of the singers, it being sufficient to say that all did well, reflecting great credit on their tal- cnted teacher. The program was brought toa close by o duet, “Qui est Homo,” from the Stabat Mater, sung by Mrs. Cotton and Miss Bistop, Mvs. Cotton taking Miss Coon’s place, who was unavoidably absent. It was the bright particular gem of the evening. vecital of Mrs. Cotton's 1500, was day oven- filled the Miss Virginia Robinson will give a concert at the Broadway Methodist Episcopal church, Council Bluffs, next Tuesday evening. Miss Virginia is a sister of Miss Bella Robinson, tho well known pianist, and is a violinist of much promise. She has studied for several years with Mr. Hans Albert and has lately been east getting some finishing touches from prominent teachers. She will be as- sisted by an orchestra and by Mrs. Cotton, Mr. Wilkins and the celebrated “Solisten’ trio, consisting of Messrs. Adelmann, Engel and’ Harnach. Mrs. C. M. Wilhelm, one of the latest acquisitions to our musical circles, will be heard for the first time at the Apollo club concert, Thursday evening, February 15. Mrs. Wilhelm is a pupil of Mme. Cappian of New York and has occupied a solo position in one of the large Presbyterian churches in that metropolis for a number of years. Mr. Walter .B. Wilkins, who for many years has been part of the musical life of Omaha, was surprised last week by receiving a letter that in itself was a most flattering testimonial, inviting Mr. Wilkins to accept a benefit which the signers of the letter were anxious to tendgr him. The tender of the benefit was enfirely unexpected, although greatly deserved, for there has not been a singer who has more completely buried self for the demands of the public than Mr. Wilkins. The letter, which came as a pleas- ant surprise to Mr. Wilkins, is as follows: OMAHA, Feb., L—Mr. Walter B. Wilkins: The undersigned citizens of Omaha havd viewed with approval your efforts in behalf of music in our city, and your ready re- sponse whenever called upon for your sery- ices for charitable entertainments, cte. To fittingly express our appreciation your talents as one of Omaha's 5, and our regard for e desire to tender of leading 1 gentle- Buckingham, ashburn, . Korty, W. D, Lincoln, L. Lomax, M. Orr, J. Munra nk Murray, J. P. Deegan, J B . S Georize porge W Hettesworth, H. J. 0 W. Megeath, Adolph M Willlam W, on, Rev. Leo. M. Frankiin, B, Newn J. Merritt, H, Henoch, I. Oberfelder Goetz, Max Meyer. R. Anderson ling, Charles R. 8 } iam Cox, F. W, Hills. To this letter Mr. Wilkins has replied as follows: Thomas' noon in Myrtle hall. The prog with a historical sketeh of the am_opened Ladies Mu- she graduated with the highest honors, car- rying off three first prizes. Her studies were completed _under Marsick, the famous | Frencn violinist and teachor, and the youne artiste returned to Ameries “armed as Marsick wrote ner in a farewell lotter, “cap: | Instruments” was very entertaining. A aper by Mrs. Z. T. Lindsey on the “First ‘on Conturles of Christian Musle” was ad- mirably written, fllustrating the musieal gystem of the ancients and their slow progs ross In the art of musie, Tho Cathedral quartet, con I of Mrs, Cotton, Miss Bishop, Mossrs. W nd Lumbard, beaws tifully Ailustrated Gregorfan — systom, i The Venite and “Benedictus,” 80 woll known in church servico. Miss Clara Hawley played the “Pastorale” by Scarlattl with beauty of sentiment and shad One of ant features of the entortainment, although not on the program, was the singing of Miss McMackin, a guiest of Mrs, Lohman. She was very cor lally rec and_highly complimented, The next musicale will take place at Meyer's Music hall, Weodnesday afternoon, February 2 Mrs. Whitmore will arrange the musi- cal part of the program and a paper will be read by Mrs. Cha s M. Wilhelm Any one not a member of the club wishing to attend these musicalos by paying a small admis: twithstanding the hard times the Apollo Nikisch orchestras was instantaneous, and member letermined that the proper she ranks totay among the best violinists of the continuance of that worthy the country organization 1 be a guarantee fund 3 I'he story of her violin is of great interest. | which should | » the existence of the The instrument is one of the most valuab club for the next five year The amount in existence, being a Siradivarius, dated | now subseribed 18 over $3.000 and the 2 It'\\.\w formerly the property ot the | signers are as follows Herman Kountze, nous Vieuxtemps, and was sold by bim to | John Crelghton, E. Rosewater, W. V. Miskn Hauser, a Hungarian violinist of | Morse, Adolph Meyer, Henry Bolln, W, N great repute, who willed it to his brother, | Babeock, Thomas J nnell, George W. Hol | brook, A. B. Somers, Jolin R. Brooke, George B. Dandy, Thomas Kilpatrick M. Sadler, | E. A. Cudahy, T. W. Talioferro, Francis C. e srge H. Payne, James B. Boyd, | Joseph Hayden A. Brown, Joseph Gar- | neau, jr., M. C. Boughman, Dan Farrell, | dr L M. Treynor, €. H. Ogden, J. A. Gille ple, George J. Paul, Henry D). Bstabrook, K. W. Leo, W Pritehard . Kirkendall, Joseph R. Lehmor. John L. Kennedy. It is hoped that enough more signers may be found, so that the amount will equal $5.000 or more The following excellent program will b given by the Ay club at its second ¢ cert of the season Thursday evening, I ruary 15, at Boyd's opera house Bubyloo's Wave Gounod Apollo Club. Fantasio—1"ust Surasoto Miss Léoiora Von Stosen, 4 Avo Marln Abt Mr. Walter B Wilkins and Male Choris, Reveric Vieuxtomps Miss Von Stosch ; Bonumen's Good N ight Apollo Club. Mres, LM, Wit O1d Folks at Hone. . Arr by Van Dor Stucken Mr. Charles E. Abbott and Male Chorus. Alrs iusse Wieniawskt Schirn Songs .. .Selected Miss Von' St Easter Hymun (Cavalloria Mrs, Wilhelim nnd Ape Conductor, Mr. Thotius J Mascagnl Clib, ennelt, Mr. Theodor imon's second plano re- cital will take place on Monday evening, February 19, at the First Congregational church. = This announcement will be read with interest and delight by all those who are looking forward with so much pleasure to this musical treat Mr. Salmon will play one of his very best programs on this occasion, and by special request will play his own arrangement of Gottschalk's bril- liant composition, “La Pasquinade,” and a beautiful setting for piano of Dolore's “‘Song of the Brook.” Mrs. J. W. Catton will ba the vocalist of the evening. Mr. W. T. Taber will be heard in two organ numbers and a novelty to Omaha audiences will ba Saint Saens' variations on a theme by Bee- thoven and a “gavolte and musette” by Raff, for two planos, played by two such artists as Mr. Salmon and Mr. Martin Cahn. Mr. J. B. Butler is the accompa- nist in this interesting prog Music contains a very interesting article this month, written by Mr. Thomas Kelly of this city on the ups and downs of the church singers professional career. A number of the larger church choirs of Omaha are already hard at work on Easter programs, which promise to be even more elaborate this year than on former occasions. The burning of St. Mary Magdalene church destroyed one of the oldest pipe or- gans in this city. While it was a rather small one and of no particular value music- ally, it nevertheless held pleasant memories for ‘many Omaha musicians on account of its pioneer associations, and its=destruction causes a feeling of 10 Mrs. Fred Nye, formerly of Fremont, has decided to locate in Omaha, and will begin teaching vocal music, reserving one day ench week for her Fremont work, in which city she has a number of pupils. Apollo club subscribers are requested to take notice that the sale of reserved seats will commence Wednesday, instead of Tuesday, and at Doyd's theater instead of Chase & Eddy's. B e ANNIE PINLE Her Relations Dispute Her Husband's Clalm to the Property. NEW YORK, Feb. 10.—Legal steps have been begun to compel Robert Kulford, hus- band of the late Annie Pixley, to explain what has become of the property of the act- ress, and how he became possessed of prop- erty that was always thought to have be- longed to her. Jolonel W. sel for Miss Pi ESTATE. Haire of 24 Broadway, coun- mother and other rela- tives, has just returned from Philadelphia, where he made a careful examination into the affairs of the dead actress. Colonel Haire's investigation developed the fact that no property or mortgages whatever are regis- tered in Philadelphia in the name of Annla Fulford, but that sixteen mortgages, aggre- gating $95,000, a corded in the name ot Robert Fulford. One of these mortgages, $65,000 in amount, on the Park theater of Philadelphia, which all of Miss Pixley's friends have heretofore thought was held hy her, was found recorded in the name of Colonel Haire filed in the courts what is known as a bill of discovery. Further, Colonel Haire began legal pro- ceedings to prevent the payment to Fulford of Interest on certain mortgages registered in the recorder of deeds’ office in Philadel- phia in his nam Robert Fulford - e George W. Houck's Funeral. DAYTON, 0., Feb. 10.—The remains of the deccased congressman, Hon. George W. Houck, accompanied by the congressional committee, will arrive Sunday evening and the funeral will occur Monday afternoon. The Dayton Bar fon passed resol- tions of ¢ and officlal recognizance_of - the death of Mr. Houck was also taken by officers of the national soldiers home, who with numbers of veterans will participate in the obsequic OMAHA, Feb, 7.—Messr: Peck, Dickin- ————— son, Kimball, Buckingham, —Orr, ty, Customs House Recelpts Ing me o testimonial concert, Is at hand, | during the week included five cars of tin and, in_reply therefo. would s« ¥ iihat, Il plato for the Cudahy Packing company, ono A Y oydis Opera house at u date o | bale Sumatra tobacco for H. Rosenstock & be announced later 'Ilnwlmle; vou sin- | Co., and twenty-four cars of bulllon for the Rrely fon, the i honon:conferred™ IDONY Ona!| s ettt e R B B A Wwho cannot help but feel he {8 unworthy of | Grant Smelting and Refining company. T it, 1 remain yours, very truly 1 tter item is the first shipment of bullion LEER B WILKT for refining under the recent arrangement > 3 for refining ore in bond. The value of the The first of a series of musicales to be | bullion is estimated at §135,000. given by the department of music of the | A2 Woman's_club occurred Wednesday afte e s ifl brakeman, Andrew Fisher, a Union P; sical soclety” of Omaha, written Poppleton and read by Miss Julia which was followed by a short chapter on “Music of the Ancients,” read by Miss Bu- shanan, chairman of this department. Miss Clara Hawley's puper on “Anclent Musical ! by Miss Knight, | i | ol slons to the Midwinter fair yesterday were 4,558, was found lylng begide the tracks at Sixth and Plerce streols yesterday nearly frozen to death. He was taken to his home at 514 Plerce street In the patrol wagon. The po- lice think Iisher had been drinking and had lain down Lo take a rest. Highest of all in Leavening Power.—Latest U. S. 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