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

4 .. THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 189/-TWENTY PAGES (HAT OVER THE TEA CUPS Small Events that Kept Society from “Nid, Nid, Nodding” the Pest Week, LITTLE PROSPECT FOR GAY AFTER-EASTER Afternoons” During. the | Mixs Millard € Ieliia=-Short Paragrap Society, Card Partios o enten Period srning lived by little beyond card parties, though there’ have delighttul gatherings where “over the faint whadowings of coming after Easter festivities have been discussed. One of the very l it entertainments during the week was that given by “Le Cercl at Metropolitan hall. The program was varied in its nature and reflected no littl® credit upon the participants who have been reading French with Mme. Lahure for some time past week,' Include small story of the as ety peopl of a Omaha s the record 1l W been several A cups” Parisien’ Thurston Killes. The company paraded for armory on Monday evening, March call sounded at 8:10 and assembly § The men fell in promptly and were very | steady during roll call. The report of first sergeant showed an attendance of 95 per cent. The cer perforne tion at the First sharp. inspe: well mony of Inspection was very the men presenting a- very itable appearance in the state service uni forms, standing collars and white gloves After a minute examination of the arms and equipments, it was found that all but two of the pleces were fn first class condition The formation was twenty-eight files, double rank, the line extending completely across the | At regular mecting of the company, the armory on Monday evening, , 1804, Captain Arthur 1. Scharff in the chair and sixty-four members present, the company by-laws unanimously adopted and the committee, consisting of the three commissioned officers, was instructed to have the same printed immediately aft having been approved by the commander-in- ch he recruiting committee having reported favorably on the applications of the following named_recruits, viz., Willlam B. Tyson, L. P. McGuire, Elmer J. Irey, William T. White and James Wise, thoy were unanimously elected “members-el ct” of the compan mittee consisting of Quartermaster § geant Wallace C. Taylor and P:ieate John Hayward escorted the newly elvcted mem- bers into the meeting and introSuced them to the company. There are now eighty-two names on the roll of the Thurston Rifles, and it is the determined desire of the company to increase the membership to 108 men before the Ist day of June. The new uniforms for the sioned officers, togethor with sixty new Springfleld rifles, caliber 50, have been re- ceived from the adjutant general; also seven forage caps, sizes 7%-7%, and an infantry bugle. The company can now make a very handsome showing, with sixty-fiye men fully uniformed, armed and equipped. Quartermaster Sergeant Wallace €. Taylor has been granted a furlough for sixty days, for the purpose of joining a parly of ¢ engineers engaged on a surveying trip northern Wyoming. A number of ladies interested In the ma ter of securing a silk flag, to be presented to the company, held a meeting at the armory 1ast Monday afternoon and formed an organ- ization with that object in view. It is ex- nected that the colors will be presented tefore the end of May. Second Lieutenant J. H. Johnson has re- vered from his indisposition and has re- ported for duty. The badges composed of - the company colors may now be procured upon application to Sergeant Lee Forby, noncommis in Dramatic and Musical Entertainment. A very interesting llterary and musical entertainment was given at Thirty-fifth and Leavenworth street under the auspices of “he West Omaha Methodist Episcopal church ast Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. wLyman Searl, assisted by Miss Ellis, to ald in procuring funds for the erection of a new church. The evening's program. was as fol- lows: PART T. Ellis Jpening add nan Reid T Kising. Ve M Tow Ruby Played. ...t Mr. Senrl. The Last Duys of a Country School Mr. Searl. M. Hea M e PART I1. Zpartacus (Improved).... Mr. The Dlacksmith's Stor: M Selected. . Vocal Solo... Land partacus. ... Blijah Kellogg Bill Nye' ank Ollve The Darkey's Defens: ... Anon v, Seari, Whistling Solo v Erminte Perhasius and tae Captly AL P Willis Mr. Searl. Lett alone at Bighty..... e, Beard! Green Mountain Justice Mi +eicAlice Robbing Henry Reeves Benson Notes. Thursday evening of last week a dancing party was given at the residence of Mr. Thomas Moore by some of the friends of his daughter, Miss Lottie Moore, prior to her removal from Benson. Miss Moore will be much missed In soclety, as she has won many friends since she came here, who sin- cerely wish her success in her new home. The recent dinner given at the town hall for the benefit of the church, under the able management of Mrs. William Edge, was a soclal and financial success. The Benson Literary society held its regu- lar meeting at the town hall on Tuesday evening, when an interesting program was rendered. Judge W. P. Coe has been confined to his home with illness for the past two weeks. His many friends hope to see him out again soon fully restored to health. The Ladies Ald society held its last regu- lar meeting at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mulford on Thursday afternoon. Invitation cards are out for a ‘“‘social hop” to wo given at the town hall on Fri- day evening, March 16, for the benefit of the “Hall" fund. Honoring Cousin. One of the pleasantest events that has oc- curred to break the monotony of the Lenten season was the tea party glven by Mrs. E. B. Cole Thursday in homor of her cousin, Miss Alice Pendergast, of Rockford, Il which was followed In the evening a progressive high five party, twelve Kfly contested games being played. Dainty” re- freshments were served at 11 o'clock, Miss Margaret Perkins and Miss Stella St. Felix contributed to the charm of the cvening by rendering several choice selections on the plano. .The head prizes were awarded to Miss Stella St. Felix and Mr. 8. N. Mealio. The hooby prizes were captured by Mrs. J A. Hannan and Mr. Frank Buffett. The in- vited guests were Misses A. Pendergast, E. Stricker, M. Perkins, S. St. Felix,K. Ogburn and K. Lawless, Messrs. J. Barker, F. Buf- fott, W. Underwood, F. Burkley, R. Law- less, W. A. Mealio, Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Han- nan and Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Mealio. Murrled Twel The ladies of the Octagon High Five club entertained Mrs. Jobn Butler at the home of Mrs. J. M. Dennis, 1720 South Tenth street, on Monday afternoon in houor of her twentieth wedding anniversary. High five was indulged in until 4 o'clock, when an elegant lunch was served. Mrs. Butler received many handsome presents, among which was a china dinner and tea set, also a beautiful fruit set given by the club. Those present were: Mrs. John Butler, Mrs. J. M. John- son, Mrs. Bdward Birch, Mrs. Charles Kauff- man, Mrs. J. C. Kimball, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Sidney Morse, Mrs. J. N. Dennls and Miss Gertrude McEathron Dubutantos Cooking Club Ten of Omaha's fair maidens have formed themselyes. fnto a cooking club, at which there are some glorious times had, judging from the rose-colored reports of these cook- ing afternoons. Last week tho moeting | | place was at the residence of Miss Sue Col- | Hale of San Diego, Cal, Miss Moore, Miss f Alexander, William petzer on Twenty-ifth avenue. . Hach mem ber had charge of one course, and it 1§ to surmised that h eourse, combined with Its own apron and French cep, was a dres ulinury art The following ladies comprise the | membership of rganization: Misses Mac Burna, Helen Clara Paimer, Flors Wabster, Mar Trown Hattle Cady Yate Mary Nush and Jentl o a Fellow Townsmin as glven Thursday night Knights of Pythias hall, South Omaha, nonor of Mr. Z. Cuddington, which not only reflected great upon that but upon the eommittee of fri rauged the dotails of the occasion Shortly before 9 o'clock the guests were ushercd into the banquet hall and when all were seated it took about 100 plates to go around. Prior to the bauquet a rec ption was held In the parlors of the hall. Mr. Cuddin ton was nssisted in recelving by Miss Zufelt of Sheboygan, Wis., a slster of Mis, L. C. Gibson, who Is visiting in “outh Omaha, Mrs. D. L. Holmes, Mrs. C. G. Jay Mrs L. C. Gibson and Mrs H. Doud. The costumes of the les were very pretty and every person in the building seemed to be in s jolliest mood. Mr. Burnett, the caterer, furnished the banquet. It was complete In every detail | and the conrses were served by experlenced ters with promptness and care. Follow- s the menu Points on Half Shell Grand Vin de Bordeauy Olives, Colery, Bouillion n Cups, Cold, Tomato Sauce, Peeldd Potatoes, Sweotbrouds, Green | Loin of Beef, Brown Gravy, Potatoes Hollandaise, Banque A bar in quet credit gentleman, 1ds who ar- Blue Swmielts, Reisling, Lobster Salad, Assorted Cakes, Frait, Neuafehatel Cheese, Coffee, As soon as the last course was served Mr. Ell H. Doud, the toastmaster of the evening, arose and in a few happy remarks started down the list of toasts. Al were responded to in a witty, eloquent manner, and for two hours the company was well entertained in this manner. The responses were as fols lows lie Bachol Tet i pis The Ladies i the hand that rales the Watkins. uth Omaha—“Will the stoc tonight, mumuia,” Mr. James P. Hayes. Mr. Samuel Gosney was here called to make a presentafion speech to Mr dington, the honored guest of the evening, Ho did 8o in a well worded speech and brought down the house when he presented | Zack with a pair of baby moceasins. Mr. Cuddington is going into a country well filled up with Indians, and some of his gen- tlemen friends thought they would start him off with some appropriate paraphernalia. M oro s rest beyond river, Politics: Thomas Ho Tce Cr Bent Crackers, ‘God made him. therefore *Nir. 7, Cuddinzton, Hind thitt roeks Qhe cradle world," Mr. J. B, ds swell upon | Cud- | the bson. Alus, It was of sight," a touching vidders, Samiva 0 Veritas,” J. M. Tanner. he hall was tastily decorated with smilax and the tables were set in the form of a letter €. The committee on arrangements was_composed of Messrs. F. A. Broadwell, Ell H, Doud, L. C. Gibson, Samuel P. Brig. ham, W. R. Sage and C. G. Jaycox. Mr. Cuddington will leave in a few days for Oklahoma, where he expects to make his future home. After listening to the tes. timonials of his good fellowship and the high regard in which he is held in this com- munity the gentleman cannot help but to always have within his heart a very warm spot for the citizens of South Omaha. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Win Sage, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Munshaw, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Broadwell, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cheek, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoctor, Mr. and Mrs. H. Doud, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Stearns, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Weppner, Mr. and Mrs. Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Jaycox, Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Hogle, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Sage, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Tan- ner, Mr. and Mrs, J. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moriarity, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gosney, Mr. and Mrs. John Fiynn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watts, Mr. and Mrs. George Dare, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. N. V. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parks, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Tuttle, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bulla, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bagan, Mrs. J. W. Tanner, Fullerton; Miss Lu Hunt, Miss Anna D. Wells, Miss Ayers, Miss Nellie Grice, Miss Austa Clark, Miss Zufelt, Sheboygan, Wis.; Miss Guthrie, Grand Island; Miss Alice Butterfield, Miss Fanny Sage; Messrs. E. O. Mayfleld, Thomas Flynn, Walter Wiley, B. B. Wilcox, James Hayes, 7. Cuddington, J. W. Sipe, S. P. Brigham, W. H. Kyne, W. Reed Dunroy, J. H. Eggers. Thelr Third Anniversary. The third anniversary of their wedded life was observed by a pleasant party given to their friends by Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ban- croft last Monday evening. The happy couple received a large number of presents and the evening was spent with music, cards, etc. Prof. Roe, 0. E. McClure and Mrs. Charles Zimmerman furnished excellent vocal and instrumental music. Those pres- ent were: Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. H. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Weber, Mr. and Mrs. F. Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. A, F. Wolff, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Mec- Cune, Mr. and Mrs. B. Ray, Mr. and Mrs. A. Toozer, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ostrander, Mr, and Mrs” Charles Zimmerman, Mr. (and Mrs. C. A, Meyer, Mr. and Mrs, North, Mrs. Charles Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Dillon, Miss Alice Bancroft, Miss North, Mrs. Brown, Mr. ahn Conradt, Mr. John Stock- ham and Prof. Roe. A deMcious supper way served. Farewell to Mixs Anna Millard. Mrs. Joseph Garneau entertained Friday afternoon for Miss Anna Millard, who left Omaha yesterday to take a ,two years course of nursing at Johns Hopkins uni- versity. It is with great regret that her many friends see her go, and especially in charitable circles will her absonce be noticed, for she has always been an in- defatigable worker among the “‘wounded and heavy laden" of Omaha. Among those present at Mrs. Garneau's charmingly informal tea were: Misses Kountze, McKenna, Burns, Wakeley, Chand- ler, Mrs. Yates, Mrs. Peck, Mossrs, and Mesdames Johin Ringwalt, Robert Ringwalt, Hull, Arthur Smith, Robert Carr, Messrs. Rarl Gannett, Netherton Hall, Wilson, Plerre Garneau and Harry Lyman. Played High Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Counsman enters tained a number of their friends Friday evening, high five and dancing being in- dulged in until a late hour, when dainty re- freshments were served. The prizes were won by Mrs. W, Latey, Mrs. McKenna, Mr, H. Haskell and Mr. G. Bassett. Among those participating were: Mr. and Mrs. Ba sett, Mr. and Mrs. Haskell, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Barnum, Mr. and Mrs, Redman, Mr. and Mrs. W. Latey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Percival, Mr. and Mrs. McKenna, Mr. and Mrs. Batley, Mrs. Angle, Mr. Kenniston, Mr, and Mrs. J. Counsman, Mr. and Mrs. McLean, Mr. Bugene Charles, Ross Bailey and Miss Bailey. g Dolngs In Lont. Guy Doane left for Chicago yesterday. Mr. W. W. Donnelly has returned from a visit to New Orleans. Miss Welir returned Tuesday from a short visit to Beatrice, Neb. Governor Lorenzo Crounsé left for Chicago last evening to be absent three or four days. Mrs, D. H. Goodrich will entertain the Bon Ami club at her residence next Mon- day evening. Mrs. E. C. McShane, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. John 'A. Sargent, left for Kunsas City last evening. Miss Alice Virginla Block of Aberdeen Place, Mo., will be the guest of the Misses Weir, 523 South Twenty-ninth street, until afte aster. M, Joyce has returned from the east and may hereafter be found at the new millinery store. 1624 Douglas street, corner of Seven- teenth street. Mr. Samuel Brown and Mrs. Brown will ave for Europe May 19, by the steamer Campanis, to make thelr permanent resi- dence in Dresden. Miss May Smith entertained a fow friends at cards last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Drexel on Park avenue. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Drexel, Mrs. Fisher, Miss Bard, Miss Dell Miss Thomas, Sykes and Mr. and MF, Mies var, Man Mr. ( Stoart ester Mr. D Wilson, Mr. Bd Peck f his time in Peck prece Mrs. A Yankton Mr. Peter Twentieth Mr. and Mrs Yoper, lias been pending rauch e and Chicago th ne Inst Mrs, wh Milwauk ned he n Webst D., are Smith, nd Spruc Wood Allen, Miss Eva t n, Miss Anna Bowman and Mrs, of Council Dluffs left yesterday on tended California trip, Mrs. L. Pennington, who has been visiting at the home of Theodore Starks for the past two weeks, will return to her home at Cody Neh., Tuesday morning. Miss Perta Bache Thursday afternoon, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. McMann She expeets to be gone about six weeks. . Sorgeant Lee Forby of the Thurston Rifles nas recovered from a severe cold and sore throat, which confined him to his house last woek, and has reported for duty Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hopkins entertained o small party of friends at high five at th apartments, 2200 Farnam street, last night. Refreshments were served, and the guests were entertained in a charming manner by these popular young people. Friends of Mrs. Dalton Risley will be pained to learn of the death of her brother, Henry Burbridge, at § Louis. While re- turning from a hunting expedition lie was in ct of picking up his gun when it was discharged, killing him instantly. The Kountze Place Current News a pleasant meeting at the home of Lewis on last Monday evening. A arranged musical and literary program carried out, in which Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Mrs. Christie, Mrs. Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Benedict and Dr. Christie took part Mrs. Lowe sang “Oh, Fair Dove” by request and was given a round of applause for her excellent effort. Miss Thor friends Mond; from of of and daughter visitiog the family northe; corner an ex- left for Denver on club was Cris informally received a few y evening, assisted by her guest, Miss Hale of San Diego. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Robidoux, Miss Clayton, Miss Nannie Clay ton, Miss Burns, Miss Lancaster, Miss Ger trude Lancaster and Miss Manchester. Clayton, Mr. Bunnell, Mr. De Hunter, Mr. Morton, Mr. Sutton, Thomas and Mr. Van Aernam. Miss Jessie Ferguson gave a delightfuf to Miss Gosney at her South ence on Saturday evening of last: week, on the occasion of her birthday. M Pierson of California entertained the guests by giving a vivid description of the Mid- winter fair. High fiv then Indulged in, preceded by an excellont supper served by Miss Maggle Murpry, Miss Ferguson and Miss Coro Goodman, after which dancing was indulged fn until a very late hour. Miss Hannah Gruenig gave a delightful party for her young friends at the residence of her parents, Twenty-fourth and Ames avenue, Thursday evening, on the occasion of her 18th birthday. Those invited were Misses Carson, Leader, Belle Leader, Me- Kenna, Armstrong, Gruenig, Hannah Grue- nig, Martin, Lora Martin, Hoxhold; Me: Clarcnce Higgins, Dave McKenz McKenzie, Guy McKenzie, Gus Charles Leader, John McNair, Leslie Coff- man, George Gruenig, Fred Martin, Carl Turnberg, John Heinrich, Charles Gguenig. Mr. and Mrs. J. I Fruehauf celebrated their silver wedding last Sunday, many friends calling during the evening to cons gratulate them. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Baumer, Mr. and Mrs. C. Schaefler, Mr. and Mrs. E. Schmelser, #Mr, and Mrs. M. Tibke, Mr. and Mrs. O. Oleson, Mr. and Mrs. F. Kuehn, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tebbins, Mr. and Mrs. H. Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. D. Riepen, Mr. and Mrs. A. Specht, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hoag, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rit. ter, Mrs. H. Beckman, Mrs. J. Reichara, Mrs. H. Reichard, Mrs. J. Nagl, Mrs. J. Jobst, Miss Selma Epeneter. A very enjoyable party was given Wednes- day night at Mrs. Reed’s in honor of her sister, Mrs. Weatherhead, and niece, Miss Calvin, of Lincoln. Cards and dancing wero indulged in until a late hour. Re- freshments were served at 11. Those pres- ent were: Mr. and Mrs. Stein Stuart, Gascoigne, Cahill, Knox, Mrs. Weatherhead, Williford, Varner, Rowan. and Elgar; Misses Detrich, Ford, Sweeney, Stuart, Calvin, Rowan, Brown and the Misses Reed; Messrs.* Cooper, Best, Bishop, Smith, Quinn, Parker, Breman, Bretton, Bently, Smith, Beachler, Reynolds, Dorman, Fisk, Rowan. Mrs. Samuel Rees, accompanied by her brother, Judge D. D. McKern of New York, and Mrs. Otto Pelz of Brooklyn returned from California Friday afternoon, Judge Mc- Kern and Mrs. Pelz will remain in Omaha a few days. Friday evening they were greeted by quite a surprise at the residence of Mr. Rees in an entertaiument gotten up for their benefit by Misses Henrietta Rees and Blanche Pelz and Master Samuel Rees. The program contained several recitations, vocal and instrumental music. Master Samuel Rees welcomed the party in a bright little verse commemorative of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Davis entertained a number of ftriends i honor of Joe R. Kent Friday evening at their cozy home on South Eleventh street. Cards and music were inaulged in and a pleasant evening was spent by all who were present. The invited guests were: The Misses Bello McPhail, Ruby Forbes, Dora Fisher, Beeda Nelson, Susie Curtis, Francis Moody, Maud Mille Maggie Boyer, Emina Kent, Bernice Jack: sou, Mrs. Fisher; Messrs. William Koop- man, Fred Smih, Clifford Forbes, Frsnk Freeman, Frank Mathews, Philip Nestor, Ed Lowry, Harland Page and Joe R. Kent, Miss Myrtle Coon entertained a few friends at high five last Tuesday evening at her home on Harney street. The prizes were a bunch of red roses and a pearl paper cutter. After the refreshments Mr. Thomas and Mr. McCune sang a few selections, and later the party indulged in a little dancing, Those present were: _Miss G. Rich, Miss N. Rich, Miss Weaver, Miss Ahern of Chicago, Miss Hamilton, Miss Bauman, Miss G. Baus man, Miss Leavitt, Miss Haskill and Miss Norris; Mr. Knouse, Dr. Bradbury, Mr, Younger, Mr. Beach, Mr. Miller, Mr. Hast- ings, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. McCune, Dr. Goods manson, Mr. Thomaf, Mr. Palmatier, Mr, Bauman, . The rlage of Miss Minnah Hawke to Mr. Charles F. Scovil on Tuesday at high noon was somewhat of a surprise to her many friends, for it had been announced that the wedding was to oceur in April. The cere- mony took place in the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church in Kountze Place, Rev. W. K. Beans officiating. Only the relatives of tho contracting parties were present, and after a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. W. S. Rector, 2117 Wirt street, the bride and groom left for the east. Miss Hawke is particularly well known in Ne- braska City, where she lived for many years. Mr. Scovil is a well known business man of Chicago and Is connected with the Boston Rubber company. After visiting the groom's family in Circloville, 0., Mr. and Mrs. Scovil will be at home from April 1, at the Hyde Park hotel, Chicago. Thursday evening Mr. and'Mrs. Gellen- beck entertained at high ‘five at their res- idence, 1810 California. The first gentle- man's’ prize was an elegant smoker's get, won by Charles Burwell. The lady's prize, an oxydized manicure set, was won by Miss Minnle Whiteside. Miss Percival and H. BE. Tagger captured the booby prizes. The fol- lowing were present: Mr. and Mrs, Bil- lings, Mr. and Mrs. Tagger, J. Stewart, Charles Burwell, William Barnum, ‘B. Fita- patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Miss Percival, Mrs. Barnes, Miss Joe Barnes, Mrs. Cott, Miss Minnie Whiteside, Miss Aggie White- side, Miss Ida Kane, Miss Nora Hanavan, Charles Scott, J. Culley, Mr. Percival, Mr. Kohee, Mr. Stryker, Gus Whiteside and Mr. Miller, The guests sat down to elegant re- freshments, after which a cholce musical program was rendered Mr. and Mrs. Hans Schultz of 2208 Vinton street gave a party Saturday evening, March 3, in honor of the 18th birthday of their son ‘August. Dancing and cards furnished the amusement of the evening, coupled with vocal and instrumental music by Mr. D, B. Kean, B. A. Pollard, W. S. Shoemaker, A. M. Gallagher and H. T. Schultz. At 11 o'clock dellcious refreshments ware surved. Miss Anna Sshultz and Miss Shepard assisted Mrs. Schultz in receiving and looking after the comfort of the guests. The fallowing were present: Misses Anna Shepard, Anna Schultz, Anna Larson, Auna Daniels, Alma Hutsfleld, Lena Hutsfleld and Emma’ Staill- tenburg; Mr. and Mrs. John Myers, City Prosecutor W. S. Shoemaker, A. M. Gal- lagher, E. A. Pollard, I Fox, D. B. Kean, James' J. O'Rourke, Emil Augestine, Jack arney, James Jenson, Theodore Thompson, Herman T. Schults, Peter Gardner, Joha ‘arstersen, John J. | itz, P. . Caldwell, | Schultz, | mil Sehultz | Mr. August ¢, Banks and M s Tda Benfoy \o is soon to ence, was a pupil o and of Dion Botie sonations ranks wi Shakesperian read Moyne, who read ] World's falr opening exercises. Miss Ben- | fey's ropertolre consists of dramatizations of the works of Victor Hugo, Charles Dickens and George Eliot, aspwell as many of the minor and more médven authors. She has a good understandings of the characters which her authors place boforg her, and she inter- prets their work with la full realization of its spirit. She acts gather than recites, knowing how to make |the proper passages dramatie, without making them too theatri- cal, and passes from one person to another with an ease which holds an audience closely. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. 8. 8. Watt of 2712 Franklin street pleasantly surprised them last Tuesday evening. The event was in honor of the tenth wedding anniversary of this estimable coupla and a most enjoy- able evening was passed. Although the couple were taken unawares by their friends the hostess threw open the house ahd ar- ranged a deliclous repast for her visitors, Mr. Watt is the goneral foreman of the Unfon Pacific yards and he has a host of friends among the men in his employ. The donors of the surprise arranged a splendid musical program, in which parts were taken by Mr. Skirving of London, Can., and_Miss Winnie Coulter of Iroquois, Can. Those presemt were: Mr. and Mrs, C. J. Mellish, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker, Mr. and Mrs, R. McGuire, Mr. and Mrs. James Burr, Mr. and Mrs. Abe Watt, E. L. Watt of Lincoln, Mr. Skirving of London, Mrs. and Mi Coulter of Iroquols, Miss Oglesby, Miss Ella Watt, Miss~ Jennie Coulter, John Watt, Charles Coons and James Gardner. — Miss Dacy is in New York City selecting wster millinery for her new store, 8 uth Fifteenth street. She will raturn this week with everything that is new and correct. monologhe reader, te an Omaha aud ate Stoele MacKaye . and in her impor- » Richardson, the nd with Mrs, Le Tumbian ode at the e IN LOCAL MUSICAL CIRCLES, . The testimonial concert to Mr. Walter Wil- kins next Thursday evening at Boyd's gives promise of being what it deserves to be, the brightest success of the local musical sea son. The program has not only the merit of being rich in strong numbe , but the artists appearing are among the leading musicians of the west, whose reputation is an carnest of a most careful performance, Mr. Wilkins had the choice of the mu. sicians of Omaha for his benefit, and all of them have responded cordially to the end that the concert may be completely siiccess- ul. The program is particularly worthy, be seen from the following: Capriceio Brilliante—Ior Two Planos.... Mendelssohn Mrs. H. P. will Mrs, Hoss Fichs, *nssisted Whitmore. by Adieu Mar ceereeeen Adams a—Reverie b a-—-The Ar: b—Dreams ... .Strelezki Miss Bishop. Quartet in D Major, Op. 44.....Mendel Herbert Butler String Quartet Waltz Song—From Opera of Romeo Juliet 3 <o, . Gounod Mrs. Cotton, acconipanied by plano and the Herbert Btler Quartet. Reading—Puzzling Ahe; C ...Twain Mr. Cox. The Pirate Song—KFrom d’Edinburgho M. Prison_Scene—Duet and Miserere Chorus, 11 Trovotore. Veral Mrs. Cotton and Mr. Wilkins, Messrs. Northup, McCune, Fischer, Pennell and Lumbard, Taust Fantaste (b request) Hans' Albert. Sextet—From Lucla de Lammermoor. Saquires, 3 Donizetti Mrs. Lumbard Kinzie, Accompanists, <ohn a Le Prigione Ricei ...Barasate Mrs. Ely, Messrs. Abbott and Wilkins. irs. Hess-Fuchs and Mr. J. E. Butler. The_pupils ot/ Msi, Bl Muentetering will glive a recital next Sfll:ll"dly l{VeMl\g at Ford & Charlton’s music-hall: Mrs. Muentefering and Herr Adelmann edSjsting. Mrs.. Muen- tefering's recitals have become part of the musical life of Omaha and her work being of so thorough a character .it is always in- teresting to watch the development of the young players. The program, while some- what long, is made up of strong numbers and numbers that because of their brilliancy and technical difficulties become very in- teresting to the audience through their de- velopment. The program is as follows: Duet—Soirees Musicales.....L.eon D'Ourville a—Styrienne . b--The Smithy....... Miss Annie Coad and Mrs. Coquette . i Minuet—From Symphony Miss Mildred L Duet—Norweglan Dance.........Scharwenka Miss Stella_Bedford and Mrs. Muentefering. Spinning “Song....... .Mendelssohn Miss Lulu Schenk. i .Godard Miss Susie Brady. The Skaters............ Meyer-Helmund Miss Mary Petty. Sonata—G Minor, Op. 13, for Piano and Violin ..... > ...Grieg Mrs. Muentefering and Herr Adelmann. Valse—No. 1. b T .Chopin Bditn Tier. Muentefering. ..Bachmann +..Mozart Renouveau Gondoliers Moszkowski Gavotte—From Suite, Op. 38..A. Rubenstein Miss Mary Nasl hes, Nos. 1 and 2 Rogers and Mrs. ing. Duet—Nordis: Mrs. Warren ..Grieg Muentefer- Rondo—B Minor, .Schubert Mrs. Muentefering and Herr Adelmann, Miss Fanny Arnold will assist Mr. Taber at his concert this afternoon at the First Congregational church, the program of which is as follows: PART L. Sonata D Minor, Opus 61. Soprano Solo—O Had I Juiba re, from Joshua.. : ......... Handel Miss Fannie Arnold. Funeral March......... “Whiting Communion in G '(by Tequest)....\\. . Batiste PART IL Capricelo_in T.... Soprano Solo—Salve Maria. Miss Fannle Arnold, a—Trio in ¥ Major, ... b—Two Part Song Without Word: March in F.... it Gullmant .Wely fercadante Merkel ...Calkin Guilmant 1t is said that Farland, the banjo player, who comes to Omaha April 5, and who is just now attracting so much attention in the musical world, has literally devoted his life to the bunjo, having practiced from two to ten, and at times twelve hours per day, since he was 13 years of age. He is not yet 30, and judging by the press reports of his per- formances, he has already accomplished more oh his iustrument than any one ever thought possible, playing, as he does, the compositions of Béetlioven, Mendelssohn, Chopin and other gttt composers on the banjo with charming eéftéct. 33 by Grand Easter opeping,of pattern hats and bounets next Thursday and Friday at Ober- felder’s, 1508 Douglas,. Open evenings. e DAVID B. HFBE'WILL MARRY, ———— Reported Engagenieet ’of the Senator to Miss Lttt Scott. LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 10.—Kentucky soclety is in a flufer today over the an- nouncement of the reported engagement of Miss Lettie Scott, a:wéll known belle, and Senator David B, Hill of New York. Miss Scott is a nlece of Viee President Steven- son. The report lavks confirmation. m—— - LS O .itself, as to such amusement, etc. THE CARNIVAL AT NICE Tvwo Weeks of Frolic and Fun Amid Trop- ical Surroundings. THE SPOT EUROPE GAYEST IN Ked Cannes, Carlo und I The Sunny Slopes of Flower Monte of the Co tal Tiger, the Terrmee at the Lair ne 27.—(Speclal of The Bee.)—For more t Nave enjoyed the gayety of the sunnie in all Europe, namely, Nice, Cannes, Mou- and Monte Carlo. To these cente from the cold months elsewhere have come many of the richest, the highest, the hand somest, the bravest and I suppose some of the best of the world, scarcely any country being without a representative on the gay and {ncomparable Promenade des Anglais, at the great terrace of Monte Carlo, or somewhere up and down the sunny slopes of flower-decked Cannes. Here in this Medi- terranean paradise we have danced on the white deck of the handsome American man of-war Chicago as she rested in the quict bay oft Villefranche, floating the stars and stripes over the blue waters, wherein the vessel's officers have all reccived so many handsome courtesies, which have all been re turned in as graceful a manner; watched these same officers, than whom there are none braver or more gallant than the big Chicago carries, as they resisted the charms or flattered the hundreds of handsome women who have constituted no small part in mak- ing their stay here so pleasant; attended balls, carnival fetes, such as flower battles and illuminations, operas, the races, not even omitting the world famous selle de jeu, where gold and silver clink a merry game over the green cloth day in and day out. Everything has contributed to speed time in this little world, where nearly all come for pleasure and amusement and where few are disappointed, until the hour has come to say goodby to lovely place, charming society, the brilliant sunshine and the warm sea, flowers and fruits and all, and while its memories are fresh to tell some of its most notable incidents to Bee readers. THE CARNIVAL. The last half of the carnival s to redcem the failure of the first part. in all it has been a strange, mad scenc, when the battles of confetti took place. Probably nowhere else in all the world do like scenes take place. Nice during carni- val is really like a thousand bedlams in tumult and roar, yet it is hardly a riot of Qisorder. The thousands of masked per- sons know very well just how far they dare extend their frolics. While there is not much novelty as to character, yet no doubt the Nice carnival is more popular and bet- ter attended than anywhere else. It does seem strange, on reflection, what fascination these old Bacchanalian revels have for the people. They were really the amusements of the Egyptians more than 4,000 years ago, and after them of the Romans, Greeks and Phoenicians, in_whose countries they are either already dead or entirely dying out, while here in this secluded corner of Irance is today being held the gay and old pastimes, where Tuscans, Venetians and even Romans come to see how were carried on the wild sports and revels of their forefathers. Here in Nice s found the real home of King Carnival. The season of the short-lived king is, indeed, brief, but merry to the last moment, followed by months of inanimation, until he shall rise Phoenix-like next year from his ashes to again rule over his joyous devotees. Thus, It you would see the French at their merriest, for just as they are the most In- dustrious people in the world, so do they, nore than any other, know the full meaning 6t the little word fun, go to Nice during the reign of King Carnival, don domino and mask and saunter forth, leaving your prud- ishness aside. From 8 o'clock until midnight you may go up and down the streets in the midst of thousands, visit restaurants, cafes any place where the crowd enters,” and fin nowhere an accident or unkind word, nor in- sult, but only the gayest freedom, sharpest sallles of wit, not an angry person, but every one Jolly and good tempered. Al about are bright illuminations and showers of confetti, paper streamers, gay dancers on the level streets, formed as a party may come to- gother, and above all the din of music or roar of laughter or hum of human voices. In the evening frolics in the streets and squares; the confetti used in the night battles is the little bits of paper in every color, which Is thrown by every one over his neighbor, while in the day battles of confetti the stuff is a small pea of powder, which when thrown breaks over one, leaving one white, the streets appearing as if a mild snow storm had passed over the place. Then, too, the carnival balls are just as gay. Wild and merry sayings and doings from commence- ment to finish interspersed with the dancing program, which is invariably carried out to the letter. A RIOT OF MERRIMENT. The English and Americans are not one whit too good by any means for such fun, but altogether too ‘“nice.”” There can be no possible harm In such an evening's amusement. For four evenings we ‘‘took in" the sights in this fashion. Cafes, where could be served hundreds at a time with any drink that might be called for; places where men and women came freely together, drank, laughed, chatted and smoked, and in all not one intoxicated per- son was found, nor any indecent language heard. This would be an impossibility among “temperate” English or Americans, with all their seriousness, dignity and decorum. But, then, it's every country for But one aceldent occurred, and that at a place crossed by hundreds and hundreds of cabs, amidst thousands of persons, Anyhow, we are convinced that a little season of such fun cannot be hurtful to any one. But now carnival Is over. The gay old Kking, seated on his drum on a great chariot, was last night taken to the great place of the palace of the prefecture, accompanied by hundreds of paraders In mask, torch- light bearers by other hundreds, music, and rockets, and there burnt amidst the wildest enfoyment. The illumi- nations and street decoratfons, and those of the palace and grounds were very fine and the fun was enjoyed for some time, after which the season closed by the Veglione or all night masked ball at the great and im mense opera house, where 6 o'clock saw the finish of the last dance. Today the streets are as perfectly clean as It carnival were two weeks in the past, every rubblsh having disappeared, while evorywhere merry promenaders are out in gay costumes, handsome carriages and an alr no less gay than yesterday, though 18 the commencement of the season of lares and penotes now. Nice and her 80,000 souls, with her thousands of visitors will no doubt move along more quictly for a time, MONTE CARLO. This brings us to Lenten doings and no- where can one see more such “doings” than at_Monte Carlo, It there really is in this world one epot prettier than another, or prettier than all others, It must be Monte Carlo, a place that all over the world travelers declare to have no equal as to beauty. In the first place tho location of the tiny principality Is ldeal, 1t 15 just bigh enough and just enough over Correspondence 1 three weeks we t spot aco son tended All 4 — Highest of all in Leavening Powet.==Latest U. S. Gov't Report, Baking Powder it the sea side by and so sheltered mountaine as to be climate and a_panorama by Napl glorlous Dbay, Then Monaco covers another hill and slopes down into a_lttle ravine and up the sides of Monte Carlo, until there Is no divid Ing line visible, both places showing lovely vilas, beautiful streets, Innumerable terraces and viaduets, and perfectly Indescribable gardens, Hore the lad ngé trees show forth In golden splendor. pdarines just as rich in color and as plenty, thelr richness toned down some by the cool lemon In paler hue, and along with the golden fruits come roses in profusion, primroses, Roman hya carnations and lilies, geraniums hedges and thousands of others of a’s gifts, until from the great palms of every variety, cactl, vines that falter at no height of=wall, villa or terrace, all in such lovely profusion, one really feels to be In a tropieal land perfectly kept is everything in Monte Carlo that not eve a dead flower or leaf Is to be found on the velvety swards or by shrub, neither in gar. dens, parks or on the Terrac The perfect order and niceness of every thing never ceases to be a marvel to the visitor. Now to see the world at Monte € gamblers' paradise it is true enougl be in flr hurry. Now that you a a careful toilet, for here every one appears in his or her best, and go laisurely forth where in all the world will you ever find a greater collection from every calling known to mankind for study than her There are really crowds of notables and ail well dressed. Then there s that proud set of villa holders with their air of proprietorship who take up much of the terrace and fill most of the seats around the fountain in the morning, as It the place was their personal property But, never mind these people. Let us wafch the palpitating crowd as it hurries up from the carly trains from all surrounding places and rush for their chairs round the tables in salle de jou. That crowd at the train really did not show the politeness towards each other that you would find any evening in Chicago when the 6 o'clock trains begin to fill with the hu v Ing, everyday working people. It is then a wild rush, but one much milder and more polite than this mad crowd of elegant, rich, and many noted people, bound for Monte Carlo. from the land given a glorious unsurpassed even . don't here make THE TIGER'S LAIR. But we must leave all the and fascinating beauty of su unrivalled gardens, ete., and enter this won- derful building—the Casino—with its splen did saloons and wondrously splendid theater, We cannot stay for a concert or an opera at which will perform some of the best of the world's artisis, but spond our time among that elegantly dressed throng at the tables or promenading through the go saloons. There is 1o noise or loud talk, only the low hum of voices, with all interest on the games or in studying the system each one seems to have figured out on a small white card he carries in hand. Some one declares there is noth ing in systems, nothing at all, yet he has a little plan of what they call “progression.” But we find nearly every one plays by sys- tem, and that the ones who do not are sim- ply not considered in it. This led us to try not a plan of progression, but of division. Having desired to see what the little wheel of the roulette table. would do with 28, we watched three games, showing 3, 6, 11, the respective winners, when we felt be two times too high at least, divided exactly, played on 14, won, played again on same number and won, leaving that little cxperfence 1,400 franes ahead after twenty minutes of siudy and no system. To invent combinations, mostly devoid of mathematical accuracy, s really considered to show intel- lect. This we did not know until a keen ob- itside interest roundings, the 6, it server and an old player at the tables told | Ll us. He declared that a few years ago system player was derided, while now he felt it certainly belter to treat the stock amusement of the place as a game of skill rather than hazard. Just then in walked a new comer, who played on No. 11, winning. He played ‘again, and even the third timo the same number turned up again a winner, when the gentleman pocketed his 1,040 francs and walked out. J“What do you call that, skill or luck?” we asked. “That's Just what I wanted to ask,” said he. And going ou, without any digression sald: “That is the very thing to do. My belief is (hat the lic which now gathers more numerously round the tables is not really so rash and reckless, not so hopelessly fascinated us in former ‘years. The public really under- stands better when to leave oft and it is to U(I]I! f‘t"r{ r[BIlI:lnll lll\flfl)' trace the cause of the administration's dividends being so the last quotation.’ s, iem for This seems hard on the administration of the Casino, but is not likely to soon bring ompson, B FIRE rlo, the | 28 to | pub- | —_ | bankruptey upon them, from the numbers of | rich and kless who are among their almost daily victims W n royalties and_many por- te ng others, (he popular bas just won the grand pigeon shooting tournament, who it Esterharzy it he won | the o would not place a stake | upon the Thus anothor big prize not way back to the Casino | prix a promis will | bank | The royalties constantly strolling over the | world-famed terrace, with its view of sen and 1 shoro, 8o beautiful as to be without a rival, were too numerous to men tion. But one couple, especially fine ap | pearing, were the grand duke and duchess of Leuchtenborg, the grand duke being great grandson of the boautiful Empress Josephine, — Another was the royal ocullst, | Duke Charles Theodore of Bavaria, and a singularly handsome Portuguese princ while another, and one familiar i to Americans, was Mrs. Langtry, | elegantly dressed, whom we saw { @ few moments lefore seated at the { table trente quarante, with a pile of gold | mleaming under her jeweled hands, while she played on as calmly as If not most observed 1 of all present | But a few hours of this is enoug { A visit to Monaco we found several shops | Where are sold jewels at very low prices | prices that are really startling. Asked the reason we wero told what common sense | might have before told. They are the beau- | titul trinkets sold by visitors here who desire more money for play. They must sell their Jewelry outright, Monte Carlo you can only play what mo you have in your pockets. ~There {8 no lending by the bank on securities—nothing of that sort. Every one s free to play or not, as he likes, but no one can g0 a cent beyond what he has in han It is remarkable, though, to watch the inter { est of all. The many tables are surrounde | by five and six deep, and this day in and out It would seem that interest would sometimo | lag, but it does not. After learning and see ing as much as time would possibly allow, we leave the sunny slopes and gay life and move northward, reluctantly enough, even though our destination is Paris. There for somo weeks we shull no doubt find much amusement, as wo know there awalts us un | told interest in the gredt city that s really the center to which nearly ali go, whether to | paint, to study, to sing, to act, to write, to shop or whatever may bo one's mission abroad. There {s in Paris room for all, it would seem, by the readiness with which she absorbs the thousands who come to he yearly. From there wo trust to have some- | thing of interest to write. | ALLIE C AN OPEN LE find its During s at WILLARD, ER. eous | Mr, Scofield Writes to the Ladi from New York Clty To the Ladies of Omaha I am led to indite this open letter after a week devoted to the inspection of ready made costumes In this market, comprising the very latest productions of noted Parisian modistes and their Amerlcanized reproduc- tions; I can truthfully state that the ready made suit business as now conducted is a revelation heretofore undreamed of, and not to be compared with anything attempted in the past. Here in New York a lady needing a streot or house gown has only to step into a specialty suit house and in thirty minutes has made her selection; she sees on herself the garment completed, and orders it sent home with a feeling of satisfaction unknown to the lady who gives an order for a gown to a dressmaker to be completed three of four weeks later. Why should the ladies of Omaha submit to the annoyance of a_month's delay, after a half dozen tedious fittings, only af last, in many cases, to experience bitter disappoint- ment ? Why put money in materials and pay for making, only to secure a dress that looks j anything but what your imagination pictured it was to be, and which never can be worn with satisfaction? It i3 my purpose to give you the opportun- ity to enjoy the same advantages as your eastern sisters, having made preparations to carry a stock of ready made costumes this spring that will satisfy the most critical as regards materials, designs and combina- tions, always guaranteeing perfection in fit and exclusive designs for each purchaser. You are respectfully invited to delay your i purchases of materials until the arrival of my stock about two weeks hence, of which due notice will be given In the daily papers. Very respectfully, 0. K. SCOFIRLD. New York City, March 6th. e Grand opening of imported and domestio tern hats and bonnets on next Thursday and Friday at Oberfelder's, 1508 Douglas. Open evenings. of Omauha elden & Co.'s SALE, All of our 50c and 65¢ Plain Satins were damaged, and we are going to close them Monday at 2850 Per Yarcl They come in both dark and light shades. gain only Remember that this is a bar- and a great loss to us, but we deal in clean new goods, and we are de- termined that all damaged goods shall go at once. Thompson, Belden & Co., Y. M. C. A. Building, Corner 16th and Dougl as Sts,