Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 9, 1894, Page 4

“8ilver, tea pot, sWinging urn and lamp, sugar Fencers' Olub of Omaha and Some of Its Representatives, SWELL WEDDINGS OF THE PAST SEVENDAYS Aftermath of the smith-Yates Nuptials— Receptions and Teas that Gave Joy to Society Swells—Misses Lindsey and Crounse Make Thelr Debuts, “Fencing for Fencing's Sake” is to be the anwritten motto of the Fencers' club of Omaha, now full fledged, having its comple- ment of officers and already sixty active members, enthusiasts every one in this most delighttul of pastimes, The club has se- cured modest but very neat rooms In the Ramge building, and here the men and| women parry and thrust under the direction of Auguste Leon Denis, a graduate of the government school of Joinville le Pont and an ex-master of arms in the French army. Thomas Rogers Kimball is the president of the club, Edward P. Mullen vice president, Arabel M. Kimball treasurer, and Dr. Felix | J. Despecher secretary. Among those who are actively engaged in learning the in- tricacies of this knightliest of sports may Dbe mentioned the names of Kountze, Garneau, Poppleton, Hall, Holdrege, Patrick, Horbach, Saunders, Kimball, Palmer, Cudahy, Ring- walt, Dandy, Webster. And the club already contains several exceptionally good fencers, among whom are Dr. Despecher and Messrs Mullen and Clark. The women, however, seeem to be more energetic than the men, and in consequence they are showing decided ad- vancement in this sport, in which the in- terest is 50 close, 8o intense, There is no pastime in which the expenditure of mus- cular exertion and head work is so niccly proportioned as in fencing. “You are here in active touch with you opponent; the deli- cate rod of steel in your grasp is a lightning conductor that instantaneously flashes through your brain the knowledge of what attack your adversary is meditating. Every faculty of your brain, every muscle of your body, every nerve of eye and hand, all are on the alert, and you live more intensely more vividly in an assault of a quarter of an hour than most people do in a week,” Is the way some devotee describes the latest fad of the “400,” although one of the oldest of athletic exercises. The modern school of fencing is founded upon the old sword play of Spain, and was introduced into France by travelers from that country, and into Italy through the con- quest of Sicily by the Spanish Bourbon From Henry III, who was himself an ex- pert fencer, down to Louis XVI, the tradi- tlons of the French school was preserved without interruption, and the return of the Bourbons after the fall of Napoleon was the #ignal for a grand renaissance of the art. | America has now joined the ranks of the | countries to worship at the shrine of the foll, and men and women are feeling its | beneficial influences. The Fencers' club of Omaha will give its first monthly exhibition tomorrow night, and the interest in the coming assault is quite remarkable, considering the very short time the club has been tn existence. While the personnel of the club s the best possible in- dication of its high character, it is the in- tention of the members to subordinate the social feature and make it a club of fencers for fencing. The presents displayed at the reception given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Yates on Wednesday evening included such a magnifi- cent collection of silver, crystal, china, re- marque proof etchings, books, Dresden lamps and embrolderies that the view granted the privileged guests was one never to be for- gotten. The parents of the bride presented her with a superb trunk of silver, which in- cluded several trays full of dinner and des- sert knives, forks, spoons and odd pleces for the table. Mrs. Smith, the mother of the groom, gave a splendid tea service in repousse bowl and tongs, cream jug and bowl. The groom's gift to the bride was a diamond and pearl pendant. The bride presented each of her maids with a pearl lace pin. At the wedding reception at “Hillside” the bride, looking very lovely in her white satin gown, made a charming picture standing on the balcony of the stairs as she threw her bouquet of pink orchids to her malds below. Bach one caught a spray of the flowers, and Miss Floy Yates secured the ring, a dainty gold band set with turquoise. Although the coming week Is rich in small affairs, there is nothing very exciting sched- uled for the nmext six days, but the invited ones anticipate a great deal of pleasure from the first exhibition of the Fencers' club in the Ramge building. An always interesting and eye-pleasing event is 'the annual exhibi- tlon of the Ceramic club, which opens in the New York Life building Tuesday. The fol- lowing events fill out the week: Monday—First exhibition of the Fencers' club, 8 p. m. Tuesday—The Ceramic club, annual exhi- bitlon and sale, room 1, New York Life building. The Misses Baum, cards at 8 o'clock, for the Misses Gardiner and Miss Elliott. Mrs. Lewis Reed, dancing. Wednesday—Mrs. George H. Boggs, a lun- cheon at 1. Miss Cady, dancing. Thursday—Miss Chandler, tea from 4 to 7. Miss Himebaugh, a chocolatiere, 3 to 5. Friday—Mrs. F. M. Richardson, 2 to 4 and 4 to 6, for Miss Scott. Miss Webster, dancing, at § o'clock Hoobleg Insoy. While a swell wedding was taking place in Trinity cathedral Wednesday evening quite as important a wedding to the people of the morth part of the city was being solemnized at the residence of the bride, Twenty-second and Lake streets, when Mrs. Julla M. Crissey and Mr. George W. Hoobler were united In the holy bonds by Rev. S. Wright Butler, Miss E. Jefferson of Toledo, O., acting as the bridesmaid, Mr. H. G. Streight as best man, the ring bearer belng Henrietta Benedict. The house was beautifully decorated for the nuptfal occasion, palms, roses and chrys- anthemums belng effectively placed through- out the rooms. The ceremony occurred under a magnificent floral horseshoe, while back of the bride and groom was a lovely bank of palms and chrysanthemums. A pretty fea- ture of the wedding was the music, furnished by the zither and mandolin club, and which also rendered music for the reception fol- lowing the ccremony. A wedding supper was served, the table in the dining room belng richly and eftectively garlanded with flowers and ribb a cut glass candelabra as a center piece adding to the effcctiveness of the decoration. The bride, who is one of Omaha's bést known business women, and enjoying a large circle of friends, wore a lovely gown of white brecaded silk t:immed with™ chiffon and carried bride roses, the absence of the veil indicating her previous marriage and her widowhood. The brides- maid wore a beautitul pink silk costume and carried pink roses. The presents, as might have been expected, were very nume:ous and valuable, consisting of cut glass, china, pic- tures, ete. At 9 o'clock the bride and groom left on a wedding tour, which is to include visits to Kansas City, St. Louls and New Orleans, and they will be at home after Jan- uary 1, at Twenty-second and Lake streets. Those who were In attendance upon the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Weller, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Foster, Dr. and Mrs. Lord, Dr. and Mrs. Womersley, Dr. and Mrs, Christie, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Field, Mr. and F. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. P, R. and Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs, P. G. Boland, Mr. and Mrs. McKinstry, father and mother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. E. Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. French, Miss E. Jefferson of Toledo, 0., Rev. 8. Wright Butler, Miss Weller, Dr. Ginn, Frank Peter- son, A. C. Adams, H. G. Streight, W. F. Negele, J. 8. Zipfel. Forming u State Federation. The convention called to organize a State Federation of Women's Clubs promises to be most interesting. Delegates from twenty @ifferent clubs throughout the state have already responded to the lnvitation, and doubt- 1éss more will be hieard from. At the afternoon meetiog tomorrow addresses will be made by | Lewis Smith, Mr. | to enter url, Rev. Augusta Chapin, D. D, Mrs. Wila W, Peattle and Mrs. Laura N. Wood- ford. In the evening the Woman's club will tender a reception to the visitors at its club rooms, corner of Sixteenth and Douglas streets. The State Federation of Women's Clubs 18 not a new ldea. In taking this step Nobraska fs following the lead of New York, Maine, Massachusctts, New Jersey, Ohio, Towa and Tllinols. Minnesota has a con- vention on the same days, December 10 and 11, for the same purpose. Previons to the Sm ates Wedding. Incidental to the Smith-Yates wedding Wednesday evening at Trinity there were a number of charming entertalnments for the bridal party. Monday evening Mr. B. C. Smith, the groom, gave a dinner at the Omaha club to the ushers, which was one of the swellest dinners ever served at the club, The guests were: Mr. Robert Patrick, Mr. Lyman, Mr. John Patrick, Mr. Morgan of Denver, Mr, Dunbar, Mr. Young, Mr. Sturgis of St. Louis, Mr. Plerre Garneau, While the men of the party were enjoying the hours with their bachelor friend, soon the ranks of the benedicks, the bridesmaids were being entertained at the residence of Miss Dandy. The table was appropriately trimmed in purest white, car- nations and violets being used in quantities, relieved by white satin ribbons. As souve- nirs thero lay at each plate a dalnty white slipper, tied with ribbon, having upon it the name of the possessor in letters of gold. The guests were: Miss Jentie Yates, Miss Yates, Miss Bessle Yates, Miss Sterling of St. Paul, Miss Brittain, Miss Johnson, Mrs, Street, Miss Dandy. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Joseph Garneau gave a large reception in honor of the bride, Miss Jentle Yates, the bridal party and of Mrs. Nave of St. Joseph. Assisting the hostess were Miss Hoagland and Miss Ring- walt, who poured tea and chocolate. The house was crowded during the hours of the reception, other receptions at various houses bringing out the swells in large numbers. But by far the most elaborate affair for the Smith-Yates wedding party was the luncheon given by Miss McKenna Tuesday at 1 o'clock, tendered the bride and her bridesmaids, although four other girls of the same set were included in the invitation to join their sister previous to her marriage in talking over old days. Nothing could have been more appropriate for this occasion than the heart-shaped table decorated entirely in blue, forget-me-nots being the only flower used in decoration. Blue lamps lighted the room, and the cov- ering of the festal board was white crepe paper with a blue border. Each of the bridesmaids received as a souvenir a plcture of the prospective bride in the daintiest of heart frames, decorated in water colors, while Mr. Smith’s flance was presented with a large blue satin heart frame containing a picture of each bridesmaid peeping from a tiny heart, her own in the center. To those not of the bridal party Miss McKenna pre- sented a blue satin bon bon box, heart- shaped also. The guests were: Miss Yates, Miss Bessie Yates, Miss Dandy, Miss John- son, Miss Brittain, Miss Sterling, Miss Lemon, Miss Webster, Miss Doak, Miss Kountze, Mrs. Street. As a fitting prelude to the reception of Wednesday was the dinner given at Happy Hollow Tuesday night by Mr. and Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick. The guests were: Miss Jentie Yates, Miss Yates, Miss Bessie Yates, Miss Brittain, Miss Sterling, Miss Dandy, Miss Johnson, Miss Lemon, Dr. and Mrs. Street of Kansas City, Mr. Smith, Mr. Lewis Smith, Mr. Young, Mr. Dunbar, Mr. Sturgis, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Lyman, Mr. Patrick, Mr. Robert Patrick. Miss Lindsey's Debut., Tuesday was crowded with functions and soclety women were in their element. But among the affairs of the day none was more delightful than the formal introduction of Miss Lindsey to the polite world of Omaba at an afterncon tea, given in her honor by Mrs. Z. T. Lindsey. The house was beauti- fully decorated in yellow chrysanthemums and palms, the table in the dining room being ornamented with yellow roses and smilax, with exquisite candelabra, to lend brilliancy to the room. Mrs. Lindsey and Miss Lindsey were as- sisted in recelving by Miss Swan of Chicago. Mrs. Lindsey wore a pretty gown of black aill, with yell:w satin sleeves, and yellow chiffon vest. Miss Lindsey, the debutante, who is an exceedingly interesting and ani- mated talker and a lovely young woman, who bids fair to be one of the most popular girls ever introduced to Omaha _soclety, was daintily gowned in white muslin, with valen- clennes lace and carried white violets. Miss Swan was in white crepe and carried white chrysanthemums. Assisting the hostess were Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Wessels, Mrs. Joseph Reed of Council Bluffs, Miss Burns, Miss Helen Smith, Miss Phillips of Duluth, Miss Margaret Brown, Miss Mary Buck and Miss Bvans, Presiding at the table were Mi Brown and Miss Buck, and were later re- levd by Miss Smith and Miss Burns. Mrs, Reed wore a heavy white silk, with silver brocade, Mrs. Wessels was in black velvet, while Mrs. Buchanan wore a handsome black gown, with jet and blue velvet. At the close of the reception a few men were in- vited in to join the recelving party at sup- per. Among the guests noticzd during the after- noon were: Mesdames Rustin, Carrier, George Squires, Burt, Moore, Burns, Stone, Mackay, Metcalf, Miilard, Feil, West, Pal- mer, Coe, Willlams, Peattie, M. E. Smith, Kilpatrick, Wyman, J. J. Brown, Buck, Ha ley, Boyd, Bicrbower, Carter, Reed, Richard- son, Coutant, Creigh, C. H. Brown, W. E. Clarke, Sarson, Humphrey, Gilbert, Allen, Haller, Whiting, Wilhelm, Patterson, Stiger, Evans, Hanchett, Kelley, E. Brown, Gor- don, Denise, Woodman, Wattles, Stebbins, Kuhn, Towne, Ives, Gaylord; the Misses Collier, Palmer, Chase, Chandler, Millard, Boyd, Cady, Wobster, Doak, Alexander, Pres- ton, Kennedy, Scott, McCague, Barker. Miss Crounse Introduced to Soeclety. For Miss Crounse, the daughter of Ne- braska's governor, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hitch- cock gave a coming-out party Thursday even- ing. The house was prettily arranged for a large dancing party, the floors being well can- vased and all the details were perfect, as might be expected. Mrs. Hitcheock received, assisted by her sister, Miss Crounse, the former being gowned in pink, combined’ w.th red velvet and chiffon. The pretty debutante wore a very lovely costume of heavy white silk, trimmed with lace and fur. Among thoso in attendance were: Governor Crounse, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Morse, Mr. Owen, Mr. and Miss Kennedy, Miss Balcomb, Miss Mabel Balcomb, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Reed, Mrs, Meikle, Mr. Lyman, Miss Mae Burns, the Misses Bowen, Miss Wallace, Miss Chapman, Mr. and M'ss Kountze, Mr. and Miss Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilbur, Mr. and Mrs. Will Wilbur, Mr. and Mrs. George Squir Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garneau, Mr. and Mrs, James Cham- bers, Dr. J. B. Summers, jr., Miss Summers, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Ford, Miss Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wyman, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Miss Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kilpatrick, Mr. Cullingham, Mr. Croftutt, Mr. Zug, Mr. Charles Wilson, Miss Stirling, Mr. Krech, Miss Jackson, Mr. Fairfield, Miss Norwich, Mr. and Mrs, D. H. Wheeler, jr., Robert Patr.ck, John Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Peattle. wedding and Entertaloment Given by Patriotle Daughters. One of the most enjoyable events which occurred during the past week was the progressive high five and social given by the Patriotic Daughters of America last Wednesday evening at the G. A. R. hall, 118 North Fifteenth street. The invitation was extended to all members and friends of the order to meet and spend a social evening, to which they responded nobly by filiing the hall to its utmost capacity. At 9 o'clock the regular program of the evening's entertainment was commenced by a serles of nine progressive high five games, four prizes being offered. Each contestant was presented with a little bag, into which were deposited a bean for every game won, there being about elghty who participated in the game. Miss Laura Fisher won the lady's first prize, Mr. A. H. Warbunton the gentle- man's first, Mrs. Frank Hawkinson and Mr. C. L. Nichols being awarded the consolation gifts. Mrs. C. B. Brinks and Mr. Tremle Denman were presented for their skill with very unique gifts, offered as prizes for other games. A number of cholce musical selec- tions were rendered during the -evening, which were highly appreciated. Miss Ollie Sutton recited In a very pleasing manner two sclections, entitied ‘A Love Letter” and “A Little Boy Away Up Stairs,” which were Mrs, Laura B. Scammon, president of the Boglal Sclence Federation of Kansas and Mis- enthusiasticaily applauded and completed a very interesting impromplu program, after e owam which dalnty refreshments were served, con- sisting of the usual delicacies. The balance of the evening was spent in dancing. The committee on arrangements, composed of Mrs. Nellle Fisher, Miss Moyer, Miss Man- ning, Mrs. W. T. White, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Boquet and Mrs, C. B. Brink, deserve due credit for the efforts put forth to make the occasion one of thorough enjoyment Among the many prosent *we glean the names of the following: Mr. and Mrs. Jesso White, Mr. and Mrs. C. Schierstien, Mr. and Mrs, F. Hawkinson, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Pinkham, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Murges, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. White, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bouk, Mr. and Mrs, Gwynn, Mrs, Nellio Fisher, Mrs. H. Brewer, Miss Elsasser, Mrs. Van Allstine, Mr. W. C. Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Williams, Mrs. Winslow, Miss Koss, John Nilsson, Miss Laura Fisher, Mr, W. C. Bouk, Miss Burstall, Mr. C. 0. Davls, Mr. Bert Orchard, Mrs. Emma Fisher, Mr. J. W. Robinson, Miss Lizzie Babington, Mrs. Cokeroft, Mrs. Meyers, T. Stuben, G. G. Moore, Mrs. D. 8. Fisher, Walt Ford, Rose Castle, W. G. Kruse, Miss Ella Houser, Mr. C. E. Shepard, B. D. Miller, Bert Bo- hannon, Mrs. Boquet, W. H. Heyman, C. L. Nichols, George Tacy, Mr. C. H. Baker, D. G. Brewer, Mrs. P. C. Hough, Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Denman, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Shinner, Mr. Gentry, W. S. Gambie, Miss Glines, 'Mrs, Denman, W. D. Eck, Mrs. Webster, A. B. Harvey, Miss Kittie Distel- horst, Mr. Jesse Berry, Mr. J. T. Austin, H. B. Krebbs, A. W. Sindbld, Mr. Helfrich, T. Campbell, Mrs. Hynes, Mrs. Gamber, Miss Shock, Mr. A. H. Warbunton, Misses Hynes, W. Shuden, Miss Ollie Sutton, Adolph Shiben. Squier and Chapman Nuptials. Of the many fair daughters of Omaha who have lately pledged themselves in matrimony, none have done so under more impressive or happler circumstances than did Miss Georgie Chapman in her marriage to Mr. Arthur Squier last Wednesday afternoon. In honor of the occasion, “The Shelton,” the home of the bride's mother, was taste- fully decorated with flowers and trailing vines, while through the center of the parlor an aisle was marked by a festoon of white ribbon through which the wedding party passed and which was guarded by two rib- bon bearers, Miss Mildred Lomax and Miss Mary Chapman, To the strains of Men- delssohn’s march, the wedding party entered, led by a fairy-like little chit bearing a satin cushion holding the wedding ring. Then came the officiating clergyman, Dr. Mackay, followed by Miss Madeline Chapman and Mr. Harry Cockrell, the groom'’s best man. Next came the groom and the bride's mother and finally the bride. Under the spreading folds of a flower-decked canopy the party faced the minister and then were pronounced the words uniting the two. After the con- gratulatons, refreshments were served in the dining room, where the decorations were in pink. *The bride wore a white chiffon gown effectively trimmed with old lace and car- ried a bunch of white chrysanthemums. The maid of honor's dress comprised an India mull, with white satin bodice, The bridal party have gone to Chicago and will be at home after December 15 to their friends. The numerous presents were valu- able and had been chosen with taste. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore, Mr. and Mrs. Bdgar Leonard, Miss Leonard, Mr. Howard Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Mr. Musselman, Mr. Lerts, Misses Derby, Miss Anna Williams, Mr. Paul Burleigh, Mrs. Pixley, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Green, Miss Lloyd, Mrs, Lloyd, Miss Snow, Mr. Snow, Miss Welty, Mr. and Mrs. Cockrell, Mr. and Mrs. Bald- win, Miss Watkins, Mr. Curtis Hartley, Mr. Fred Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Chapman, Mrs. Axfell, Miss Maud Axtell, Miss Axtell, Mr. Guy Axtell, Mr. and Mrs. Selby, Mrs. Gortschius, Dr. Mary Brecken- ridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ringwalt, Miss Gertrude Ringwalt, Mr. and Mrs. Cole, Miss Cole, Miss Fanny Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Wherritt, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett, Miss Lillie Bruner, Miss Ella Kaufman, Miss Fanny Standish, Madame Hopkins, Mrs. Hulett, Miss Bessie Hulett, Miss Maud Morrison of Fort Madi- son, Mrs. Albright and Miss Albright, and Miss Ella Albright of Council Bruffs, Mr. and Mrs. Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Patterson, Mr. and Mr:. Bugene Chapman, Mrs. Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Austin, Miss Birdie Austin, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Alabough, Miss Sadie Chapman, Miss Josephine Drake, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Franch, Mr. Wilcox, Miss Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Florence, The Omaha Guards were in attendance in full dress uniform, Mr. Squier being a sergeant in the company. Mrs. Babcock’s Reception. Happy indeed were the women who had functions on hand for Tuesday last, the day being an ideal one in every respect, a day calculated to make all hearts glad, and every woman took advantage of the beautiful weather to enjoy herself and help others to do the same. Particularly was this true of the reception given by Mrs. W. N. Babcock, whose pretty new home was crowded during the recelving hours, 3 to 6 o'clock, with beau- tiful women elegantly costumed. The ladies receiving with Mrs. Babeock were Mrs. Kirkendall and Mrs. Colpetzer, while Mrs. Drake, Mrs, Metcalf, Mrs, Charles Ogden, Mrs. John S. Brady, Mrs. Victor White, Miss Curtis, Miss Nettie Moore and Miss Colpetzer mingled among the guests, as- sisting the hostess most charmingly. The decorations were particularly lovely, with festoons of smilax, ferns and roses everywhere, while the dining room was a de- light to the eye, with its dainty design in ferns, roses and violets. Miss Curtis pre- sided over a delicious ice, while Mrs. Metcalf saw that each guest was equally well treated to a more substantial though none the less delicious refreshment, while Miss Moore and Miss Colpetzer were most affable attendants to the lovers of tea and chocolate. A Chrysanthemum Luncheon. Miss Van Camp gave on Monday at 1:30 p. m. a lovely luncheon to a number of her triends, the guests being seated at two tables. They found their places by means of pink crepe paper bonbonieres, with the names of the guests lettered on the ribbons across the top. The tables were exquisitely deco- rated, cut glass vases standiog about filled with pink chrysanthemums, while the centers of the tables were artistically arranged with ferns and smilax. Covers were laid, in addi- tion to the Misses Van Camp, for Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Coles, Miss McClellard, Miss, Margaret Brown, Miss Hartman, Miss Welch, Miss Alexander, Miss Amy Barker, Miss Coburn, Miss Katrine Barker, Miss Stone, Miss Sar- gent, Miss Kennedy, Miss Preston, Miss Hoge of Cambridge, O. Christmas Trip of the Yale Glee Club. The itinerary of the annual winter trip of the Glee and Banjo club is as follows: The Leland Opera house, Albany, Thursday, December 20; Pyceum theater, Rochester, Friday, December 21; Star theater, Buffalo, Saturday, December 22; Central Music hall, Chicago, Monday, December 24, remaining in Chicago on Christmas day; People's church, St. Paul, Weduesday, December 26; Lyceum theater, Mizacapolis, Thursday, December Boyd's New theater, Omaha, Saturday, December 20; the Auditorium, Kansas City, Monday, December 31; Audi- torlum, Louisville January 2; Odeon, Cin- cinnati, Thureday, January 3; Carnegle Music hall, Pittsburg, Friday, January 4; Grand Opera house, Harrisburg, Saturday, January 5. Mrs. Brool ington. Mrs. John R. Brooke gave a delightful Kensington tea Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Thompson, wife of Captain Thompson of the ordnance. The afternoon was pleas- antly passed in working upon dainty articles destined for Christmas gifts, and cards were in order for those who felt so disposed. At 5 o'clock a delicious menu was served. Those present were: Mrs. Warren Rogers, Mrs. D. H. Wheeler, jr., Mrs. Worth, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Benham, Mrs, Hull, Miss Dandy, Miss Webster, Miss Doah, Miss Curs tis, egsley, Miss Himebaugh, Miss Hughes, Tilton, Miss Balcomb, Miss Ringwalt, Miss Sommers, Miss Waring, Misses Hamilton, Miss Bache, and others, The Halcyon Club. The regular Tuesday night class meeting of the Halcyon club, held at Prof. Chambers’ academy, was one of the soclety events of the week just closed. The attendance was much larger than expected, and, to the sur- prise of all, enough new members were mitted to make up the limIt {n membership, as established by the executive committee. The olub was organized less than one month ago, and great caro has been exercised to gather together in this class only those who are e congenlal and sociable In the true ense of the words, The promoters are well pleased with the results of their efforts. The course out- lined by Prof. Chambers will take its mem- bers through all of the latest popular dances and a fow of the neatest fancy movements, ex- tending over a period of sixteen consecutive weeks. The next class meeting will be held Monday, Decorabst 10, Instead of Tuesday. The new members passed upon by the exec- utive commitiee.and admitted to membership are: Mr. P. H. Philbin, Mr. and Mrs, Law- rence, Mr. nn(l Mrs. H. C. Brome, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Suphen, Mr. and Mrs. Heller and Mr. J. B. Sheévan, Mr. W. H. Dorwood and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Taylor. A‘Bidusant Surprise. Saturday evéning, December 1, a number of friends drapped. in and surprised Mr. J. M. Counsman at his residence, 1610 Sherman avenue, it beifig fhe anniversary of his fitty- seventh birthday. He was taken completely by surprise, but heartily welcomed his guests, who enjoyed themselves as only jolly people can, with music and dancing until midnight, when light refreshments wero served. Those who did not care to dance played cards, and during the evening the guests were enter- tained with an old-fashioned Pennsylvania Jig by Uncle Joe and Aunt Libbie Redman, also a skirt dance by little Miss Ada Red- man. Vocal and instrumental music was furnished by Miss Lida Harpster and Mrs. James Redman. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. David Harpster, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Redman, sr., Mr. and Mrs. John Tetard, Mr. and Mrs, James Redman, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Coans- man, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Counsman, Mr. and Mrs, D. W. Counsman, Mrs. Althaus, Mrs. E. C. Miller, Miss Lida Harpster, Misses Anna and Alice Redman, Miss Ada Redman, Miss Maude Counsman, and Messrs. Jerome Miller, Fred Ellingwood, Ray Counsman and Master Harry Counsmar For the Misses Gardiner and Miss Elliott. In honor of Miss Colpetzer's guests, the Misses Gardiner of Clinton, and Miss Cady's guest, Miss Elliott of Chicago, three very enjoyable affairs were given the past week. Friday afternoon a kensington was the order of diversion at Miss Colpetzer’s, the evening being taken up with a dancing party. Chrysanthemums and smilax were gracefully used in decoration throughout the house, and the comfortable number of dancers in the evening made it a very pleasant occasion. Yesterday afternoon Miss Cady entertained with drive whist, nine tables being filled with players. Carnations and smilax formed the floral surroundings of the rooms, which wers filled during the hours with a gay gathering. Miss Hartman received the first prize, a silk work bag, and Mrs. Ogden won as second prize a pretty forget-me-not pin cushion. Surprised Their Friend. One of the most enjoyable surprise parties of the past week was that given by Miss Flood In honor of Miss Jennie Hannon at her home on Cass street, La Rosa Soclal club mem- bers participating. The guests met at the house of one of the members and then proceeded to Miss Hannon's residence, where they were received by Miss Flood. Miss Seifkin, Miss Flood and Mr. McNair rendered a very en- joyable musical program. This was followed by cards and refreshments. Those present were: Misses Carrie Erickson, Rose Hannon, Sadie Hill, Jennie Seifkin, Marie Fdghill, Jennie Hannon, Mabel Flood, Mis§ Coultra’” and _Miss Carrell; Messrs. J. E. Van Dorn, F. D. Buzzell, W. T. Edghill, Ellington, Ernest Powell, Percy Vander- fcort, Charles Seaman, Robert Coultra, George Stafford_and Johnnie McNair. A Well Artist in Omaha. Mr. F. P. Kpott, one of the well known artists of New York, who has had commis- sions from Hop, James M. Woolworth, Hon. A. J. Poppleton, President S. H. H. Clark of the Union Pagifig, Mr. Ed Peck, Mr. Fred Davis, is in Omaha with quite a collection of his own productions, as well as of Charles Partridge Davis, whose oils and water colors have attracted the serious consideration of noted art connotssenrs. Mr. Davis 18 now in Denver for the bemefit of his health. Mr. Knott, while a fgllower of no particular line of work, is devoted'to portraits, and his ex- amples of black and white are exceedingly effective. The pictures which Mr. Knott brings with him Will be on exhibition at the Whitmore gallery for a week or ten days. Doings in Soclety Circles. Paul Funke of Lincoln is the guest E. J. Baum. Miss Swan of Chicago is the guest of her cousin, Miss Lindsey. Miss Wyman is spending the winter with friends at San Diego, Cal. The Whist club met at Mr. Wheeler's Friday evening. Mrs. E. O. McShane and daughter Mary returned from Kansas City. Miss Emma Pearson of Hastings, guest of Mrs. Benjamin S. Baker. Born, on Saturday, December 1, and Mrs. A. C. Smith, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Hussey have removed to 514 North Twenty-second street. Mrs. M. H. Hoerner left cn Friday last fora week's visit with friends In Lincoln and Crete. Mme. Powell entertained a few of her Kountze Place friends at luncheon on Mon- day last. The many friends of Mrs. Fred Metz, jr., will be pleased to hear of her rapid con- valescence. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Thompson of Fuller- ton, Neb., are visiting friends and nelghbors in the city. Mrs D. W. Richardson and her son Rob- ert of Clinton, Ia., are the guests of Mrs. Lester Bodine. Mrs. C. B. Moore of Ottumwa, Ia., is visit- ing her cousin, Miss F. M. Goldsmith, 2207 Farnam street. Miss Zanuck, who has been the guest of Miss Bailey for several weeks, returned to Ne- ligh on Monday. < Mrs. J. W. Grifith gave a luncheon Wed- nesday for her nleces, the Misses Griffith of Kansas City. Miss Zaydah Kathleen Warner returned Saturday from a three months' visit with friends in Iowa. Mrs. O. P. Black announces that she will be at home Tuesdays and Fridays, 807 North Twenty-fifth avenue. Mrs. Cornish left Monday for Excelsior Springs, Mo., where she will remain for two or three weeks. Hon. D. H. Snoke, cashier of the Durant Savings bank of Dura~, Ia., is the guest of Warren Blackwell, Mrs. Holtarhoft the charming guest of Mrs. W. A. Redick, left for California on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. J. J. Dickey has returned home from a two months' visit to her mother, Mrs. J. M. Jordan of St. Louls. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Howell are to be congratulated on the birth of a daughter Thursday morning last. After the drive whist party yesterday after- noon twelve mem,and women were informally entertained by Miss Cady. Mrs, Pope has returned from Chicago, entirely restcred’ to health, much to the delfght of her many’ friends. Miss Elma Lobman left Tuesday for an extended visit in Pittsburg, Pa., where she has many friends and relatives. A. N. Benn of the Omaha Packing com- pany has gone to S}. Joseph, Mo, to take charge of the St, Jogeph branch house. Dr. J. T. Kinsler arrived home last Thurs- day from New York City, where he has been staying for:the past three months, Miss Minnie Thonias left Friday for the east to spend the' holidays. She will visit in Washington, New! York City and Boston. Mrs. W. M, Pike' (nee Belle Dickey) of Saco, Me., is visiting her father, Mr. J. J. Dickey, and will, remain through the holl- days, 5 Mr. Victor Rosewater leaves today for the ." He will spend Christmas week with his brother, Mr. Charles Rosewater, in New York. Mrs, of Mrs. and Mrs. is the to Mr. . Kinsler and family have taken one of the Clark house and are at home to their friends at North Twenty-fifth street. Miss Drake gives a dancing party Thurs- day evening for the Misses GQarduer of Clinton, Ia, and Miss Elliott of Council Bluffs. Mrs. Oscar Baring Is very ill with nervous prostration. Her physician has declared against calls from even her most intimate triend Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Tallaferro gave a very informal but dainty little supper Sun- day evening for Lieutenant and Mrs. John T. Thompson, The other guests were: Mr, [BER 9, 1894. and Mrs, Theodore Kilpatrick, Miss Buck, Colonel C. C. Abell, Mr. Nathan O. Tallaferro and Master Marceilus Thompson. George P. Harlow and family, formerly of Denver, have taken rooms at the Drexel hotel and expeet to remain in Omaha per- manently. Mrs. D. H. Wheeler, sr., entertained at luncheon on Thursday Mrs, John R. Cox of Denver and Mrs. William Baker of Coun- ofl Blufts, Mrs. J. T. iting in the Mrs. Wil E fifth street Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Meikle have gone 10 the Mercer hotel for the month of Decem- ber. After January 1 Mrs. Meikle will be in_ California. Dr. Amelia Burroughs has gone to Cali- fornia, where she will spend the winter in recuperation. She will stop for a short time at New Rureka Springs, Ark. Miss Alice Parker gave a jolly “specula- tion” party Saturday evening for her guest, Miss Cobb of York, Neb. Prizes were won by Miss Hartman and Dr. George Nason. Mr. and Mrs, C. 8. Raymond will give a dancing party on Friday evening, December 28, at 8 o'clock, in honor of Mr. Robert Ray- mond and Miss Peck of New York City. On Tuesday, December 25, will occur the wedding of Miss Edith Irene Stewart and Mr. Ralph U. Powers at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Nelson Stewart, parents of the bride. On Tuesday, January 1, will occur the wedding of Miss Carlotta Downs to Mr. Wil- liam Herring Chrisman. Mr. and Mrs, Chris- man will be at home after February 1 at Mapleton, Ta. Miss Alllan, Hoody of Friend, Neb., is vis- city, the guest of her daughter, Hiteheock, at 117 South Twenty- the librarian, will San Antonio, Tex., December 11, to remain all winter. Mrs. M. A. Brock, her sister, accompanies her, and Miss O'Brien will be in charge of the library. La Rosa Social club will give its next dancing party Thursday evening at Morand's hall on Harney street. The club will also glve a banquet at the Grand hotel in Council Blufts some time in January. Previous to their departure for Governor's Island, to which post Colonel Worth has been called through promotion, Colonel and Mrs. Worth gave an informal dance at Hop room, Fort Omaha, last night. Miss Mabel Flood gave a very pleasant little entertainment in honor of her guest, Miss Jennie Hannor, last Wednesday even- ing. Miss Sieveking and Mr. McNear con- tributed music for the occasion. Mrs. Warrren Rogers gave a dainty dinner Tuesday evening. Though small, the appoint- ments were perfect in every way. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Lyman, Mr. and Mrs. Yost. The Cooking club held its usual meeting on Thursday of last week at Miss Cady's. All the members of the club were present, and the guests of the occasion were Miss Doak, Miss Phillips, Miss Elliott, the Misses Gar- diner. The Blizzard High Five club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sautter Thurs- day evening. Mrs. T. F. Golden and Mr. H. Schaffer won the first prizes and Mrs, Schaffer and Mr. George Hayward the con- solation prizes. Mrs. Charles H. Sawyer of Kansas City will arrive in Omaha Sunday, December 9, to spend the Christmas holidays with her mother, Mrs. Frank Kleffner, “brother and sisters. Mrs. C. H. Sawyer will arrive about the 234 of this month. The Tuxedo club gave its first dancing party of the season Thursday evening at Er- fling's hall. At a business meeting of the club, held previous to the party of Thursday night, the following officers were elected: President, Peter Frenzer; vice president, Jo- seph McGrath; treasurer, John Schall; secre- tary, Edward J. Fitzpatrick. Last Saturday evening, December 1, a very pretty dinner was given by Mrs. Tupper Wyman in honor of Miss Pugsley of Chi- cago. The table was artistically arranged with fresh. flowers, silver and cut glass. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Wyman, Miss Pugsley, Miss Curtis, Mr. Will Doane, Mr. Frank Hamilton. In honor of Mrs. Charles Wilhelm Mrs. Tup- per Wyman gave a pink and white luncheon Monday of last ‘week. The flowers used were chrysanthemums. The guests were Mrs. Charles Wilhelm, Mrs, W. H. Wyman, Mrs. Charles Stewart, Mrs. Henry Newman, Mrs. Warren Rogers, Mrs. John Wilbur, Mrs. Daniel Wheeler, Mrs. James McKenna. Monday evening Mr. W. T. Edghill en- tertained a few of his gentlemen friends at whist and a very jolly evening was spent. Mr. Vanderfoort played a number of solos on the banjo and then Miss Edghill served a_ delicious supper to the guests, who were: Ernest Powell, Percy Vanderfoort, J. B. Van Dorn, F. D. Buzzell and Ambrose Ellington. Mrs. W. A. Redick gave a very pretty dinner in honor of her guest, Mrs. Holter- hoff, Monday evening. The table was a mass of pink roses, which are the loveliest of decorations. The menu was both elaborate and delicious. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lehmer, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Holter- hoff. Mrs, Cecelia A. Collins and Miss Collins have discontinued their weekly at homes, and are preparing to close their house. They leave early next month for New York City, where they intend to spend the winter, apartments having been taken by them at one of the leading hotels. They will be absent from Omaha about a year, and will probably sail for Europe in the spring. The Ogalalla club gave their second danc- ing party Thursday evening at their club rooms, the attendarce being large and the guests enjoying a very pleasant evening. Those in charge of the entertainment were: Misses L. Shropshire, N. Williams, A. Ber- quest, M. Hendricks, Messrs. R. Tripp, E. Lawry, R. Wertz, A. Peterson, A. Crismann, G. Sachs, W. Flannery, G. Hoit, J. Hinz and G. Tripp. Mrs. Robert Eglinton Montgomery, daughter of General Granville M. Dodge of New York, and Miss Eleanor Montgomery were in town on Wednesday, the guests of Mrs. C. A. Collins and Miss Collins. Miss Montgomery is a very pretty and interesting girl, with that peculiar French chic which can’ only come from a long residence in Paris. Mrs. and Miss Montgomery have but recently returned from a two years' scjourn abroad, which included a voyage by sea to Russia, made in company with a small party of friends on board a private English ya Last night the Saturday Night club, as it is called, met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wyman, when the magazines were discussed. Next week the club will take up the new books of the day, and every four weeks a play will be given. This will doubtless be, as it was last year, not only a source of amusement, but a means of improvement. The members of the club are Mr. and Mrs. Learned, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wyman, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, Miss Kountze, Miss Palmer, Miss M. Balcombe, Miss Chand- ler, Miss 8. Hamilton, Miss Hoagland, Mi; Burns, Miss H. Smith, Mr, Lyman, Mr. Hall, Mr. Kountze, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Gannett, Mr. Hamilton, Dr. Summers. The literary contest between the Demosthe- nesan Debating soclety and the Omaha Com- mercial Literary society took place last Satur- day evening. The program rendered con- sisted of essays, orations and a debate, in- terspersed with music, making in all a very interesting program. ~The soclety hall was filled to its utmost capacity. The subject for the debate was: ‘‘Resolved, That the World is Growing Better.” The affirmative speakers were G. P. Neherly and C. Z. Zander; negative speakers, M. A. Pillsbury and Mr. Martin, The speakers from the D:mosthenesan Debating soclety were, es- sayist, Martin Shearer; orator, Graham But- ler; debaters, G. P. Netherly, C. Z. Zander. leave for The speakers for the Omaha Commercial Literary soclety wero, essayist, Miss Alice Cralg tor, Lyman Searles; debaters, M. A. Plllsbury and Mr, Martin, Both socle- ties worked hard for the honors. Friday evening a charming group of chil- dron celebrated Miss Alice Hayes' twelfth birthday at her home, 2519 Chicago strect, and the eleventh birthday of her cousin, Charles Hayes of Red Oak, Ia., who was pres- ent for the occasion, The guests were: Misses Higgins, Adelaide Risley, Edna Butler, Viv- fan McDowell and Bessie Townsend and Mas- ters Harry Higgins, Joseph Sherman and Barl Bevins, A pleasant and genuine surprise was given to Miss Emma Ellsbery of §22 South Twen- tieth street Tuesday evening, when a party of her friends burst in upon the astonished young lady. The occasfon was Miss BElls- bery's birthday and a most enjoyable time spent. Those present included Mr. Mrs. A. B. Pike, Mr. and Mrs, Henry Ellsbery, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown, Mrs. Krigbaum, Mrs, Batey, Misses B. Giles, G. Ellsbery, E. Bowman, Okenpaugh, Paulson, Sausenz, and Messrs. W. Parker, J. Fyffe, B. Brown, G. Protheroez and H. Dickinson. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vierling gave a delight- ful high five Friday evening, entertaining the Twenty-sixth Street High Five club. The prizes were won by Mrs. Dyball, Mrs. Me- Ewan, Mr. D. W. Shull and Mr. Lawrence, The following were present: Mr. and Mrs, Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. Hake, Mr. and Mrs, Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Potwin, Mr. and Mrs. Bryson, Mr. and Mrs. Baughman, Mr, and Mrs. Shull, Mr. and Mrs, Manchester, Mr. and Mro. Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Me- Ewan, Mr. and Mrs. Horton, Mrs. R. W. Dy- ball, Mr. George Dyball, Mrs. F. R. Parls and Ray W. Vierling. The Oriole of its serles at its hall, Sixteenth streets, Tuesday last. was the first in ord club gave of social the second entertainments and Williams Progressive high five and after an exclting series of games Miss Emma Myers was awarded lady's first prize and Mr. Frank Myers the gentleman’s prize, while Miss Helen Black succeeded in landing the lady's booby prize, with Mr. B. Malstron the gen- tleman’s “trinket.” Refreshments were next served, followed by a delightful program of ten dances, rendered by the Oriole quartet, in which about sixty couples participated Miss Parker entertained last Saturday even- Ing in honor of Miss Cobb of York, Neb. A very pleasant evening was spent at cards, the prizes being won by Miss Hartman and Dr. Nason. The guests were: Misses M Master, Cobb, Mills, Reee, Chambers, John- son, Hartman, Welsh, Short, Colpetzer, Bed- ford, Campbcll, Corby, Sharp, Bauserman, Witman, Baldwin, Mor:e, Clarkfon, Mrs. Nott, Williams, and _Beresford, Messrs, Rish, Doup, McGeath, Burgess, Strang, Taber, Jop- lin, Hugh Joplin, McMullen, George, Rath- bun, McMahon, Wilkins, Johnson, Williamson, Hastings, Bauserman, Gyger, Nott, Nason, Beresford, Clark and Williams, A very pleasant party was given at residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Mahouey, in honor of Mrs. Mahoney's birthday. The evening was spent In playing progrossive high five, after which refreshments were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, D. Mahoney, Mr. and Mrs. C. Cahill, Mr. and Mrs. J. Weidemann, Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Daugherty, Misses K. Burke, A. Daly, M. Daly, D. Daly, M. Mahoney, M. Craig, M. Flynn, Joe Linahan, M. Linahan, O'Hara, Mary O'Connor, M. O'Connor, K. McMahon, C. Carr, M. Carr, M. Sullivan, K. Healy, M. Callahan; Messrs. B. E. Ford, T. W. Ford, F. Beehan, M. McCormack, R. M- Cormack, M. Coffee, Carr, J. Noonan, R. Walsh, J. Daly, Leary, J. McMahon. The Kountze Place High Five club met Wednesday evening at the home of Charles C. Chase, 2518 North Twenty-fourth street. There were six tables for the card players, who were: Judge and Mrs, Ferguson, Judge and Mrs, Bradley, Dr. and Mrs. Park, Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. &, D. Van Court, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williams, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Race, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Lourie, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Holbrook, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. A. C. Pow- ell, Mrs. B. A. MacAliaster, Mrs. White and Miss Grace Turner. Refreshments were served and every one enjoyed the evening immensely. Mr. Williams won the gentle- men's prize, a set of whist counters, and Mrs, Ferguson the ladies’, a salt and pepper set. On the occasion of her 18th birthday Miss Edith Howe gave an enjoyable party at La Blanche halt.” Dancing was Indulged tn until 11, when a deiicious luncheon was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Crystal, Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan, Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb, Misses Metcalf, Grey, Flanagan, K. and H. Fitz- gerald, Brinn, Crawford, F. and L. White- horn, D. and E. Gamble, Anderson, Cherry, Wilson, Moore, Rowan, Cane, Marsden, Mc- Cormick, Miracky, Lulu Thurber; Messrs. D. Brewer, Kriss, Andrews, Standard, Simp- son, Heywood, Conious, Bond, Rustin, C. and L. Gambie, Marsden, McMillan, Loster, Davls, Oliver, Jones, Styles, Dawson, Mac- Narr, Hart, Bennett, Coombs, Wiggens, Bales, Rowan, B. and W. Baxter, Brader, Carlin, Gordon, Gibson, H. W. Moore, Ike Newcomb. Friday evening the Terpsichorean club gave another ‘of its delightful dances, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Those who participated were: Misses Eastman, Latey, St. Geyer, Woods, Wilcox, Cowles, Puryis, Skinner, Marty, 'Curry, Dunham, Corbett, Squires, King, Sid King, Greist, Southard, Bowman, Noudain, Van Buren, Hall, Fowler, Anna Fowler, Bassett, Hamlin, Schwartz, Beindorff, Mudge, Hobbs, Picker- ing, St. John, Wigman, Day, Paris, Lind- quist, M. Lindquist, Fredericks and Alt house. The eclub members present were Messrs.s Angell, Bowman, Perkins, Hamlin, Halsted, Berlin, McDonald, J. MeDonald, Potter, Koenig, Squires, Giacomini, Burdick, Falconer, Curry, Collett and Schneider. Tho invited ' guests’ present were: Messrs. Shriner, Taylor, Boudinot, Wagner, Ochil- tree, Peake, Haskell, Wilcox, Corbett, Ful- ler, 'Van Camp, Johnson, Fowler, Williams, Coftman, Howell, Manchester, Meile, Bur- meister, Beeman, Munterfering, Thatcher, Treat, Hewitt, Barstow, Tom Barstow, Hol- liday, Gosney, Reld, Kessler, Noudain, Marty and Uttley. e e BOB MANTELL CHALLENGED, the Bis Leading Lady Seeks Divorce and Her Husband is Furlous, CINCINNATI, Dec. 8.—E. E. Hume, the husband of Charlotte Behrens, leading lady in Robert Mantell's company, which has heen playing at the Grand this week, has challenged Mantell to a duel for alienating his wife's affections. Because of the strict laws in Ohfo against dveling Hume was un- able to secure sgconds here, and sent a letter to Mantell asking that he meet him in Covington, Ky., at 11:30. Mantell ignored the request. At the office of the Enquirer Mr. Hume declared his intention of Killing Mantell at sight. Mantell's company goes to Chicago next week, and Mr. Hume swears he will pursue Mantell to that city if nec- essary. Mrs. Hume recently filed suit in Chicago for a divorce from her husband, and when mnews of the action came to Hume's ears he was furlous, and determined to get some satisfaction from Mantell. In New York courts Hume sues Mantell for $50,- 000 for alienating his wife's affections, but declares that Mantell will not enter New York state for fear of heing attached. Two years ago Mrs. Hume was named as co- respondent fin the divorce proceedings brought by Mrs. Mantell against her hus- band. e Liberal Cabinet in Chill. SANTIAGO, Chili, Dec. 8.—A new cabinet composed exclusively of liberals has been formed. «It is twice blest It blesseth him that gives Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold Scarf Pins, Jeweled. Gold Match Safes. Gold Tie Holders, Jeweled. Gold Key Rings ‘and Gold Rellable Timepi. Gold Scarf Pins, Jew JEWELER. 16TH AND DOUGLAS 87, Cigar Cut and him that doth receive,” Gold Suspender Buckles Gold Diamond Studs. Gold Cigarette Hoxes. Gold Pocket Knives. @old Boclety Gold Mustache RAYMOND. IN LOOAL MUSICAL CIRCLES. Mr. Tabee will glve hin last recital noxt Sunday afternoon at 4 o'olock in Trinity = cathedral. A program has been arranged consisting of the most Interesting ploces that have been rendered during this series, and & large attendance s looked for. The follows ing program will be given: PART 1. Prelude—The octurne—Op, amentation .. Alr des Dauphin Belections—Caval ..Saint-Saens v Chopin {Iman| Roecks ‘Mascagn| Overture~Rlenzi . Romance ? Funeral March Andante—Leonore Pilgrim Chorus.. Wagner Tours Chopl . Ral Wagner The Schubert Gleo club was greeted by a very appreciative and rather enthusiastie | audience at their concert on Thursday even- These young gentlemen are doing some work, thowing marked improvement at every appearance in public. As a musical ¥ organization they should be pushed to the front, where they can be heard more fre quently. On this occasion the club was sisted by some good local talent, Prof. Voss- ler rendering two piano solos as only a true musician can do. Miss Timme has the mak= Ing of a very fine soprano—almost phe= enal, but her effort Thursday evening was greatly marred by a poor accompaniment, much to the disappointment of her friends. A banjo solo by Prof. Cumings, a mandolin and guitar duo by the Zitmann brothers and . recitations by Mr. Oastler and Miss Lemon lent varfety to the program. Sy nphon The following is the program for the musi- cale this afternoon at All Saints church Organ—Christmas Pastorale ...Merkel Mr. W. 8. Marshall Theme and Duetto..... Mr. J. Brett Tenor Solo—The Star of Bethlehem...Adams Mr. Fred Abel Lamentation Mr. Mirshali, Soprano Solo—Charity.......... Mrs, Charles . Drexel Quartet—1 1, Kindly Light, Violin Solo .Leonard Organ. «.....Guilmant Faure .Buck Raft The Mozart Quartet. Cavatina s Mr. B Pontificale Mr. Marshall, ot March ...Lemmens Frl. Adele Aus der Ohe will arrive in this country late in December. She will play with the Boston Symphony orchestra early in January. Richard Strauss and E. A. MacDowell are the godfathers of Mr. and Mrs. Bugen @'Albert’s (Teresa Carreno) little baby. The following fine program will be given this afternoon at the First Congregational church at 3 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. Admission free Organ—Selections from Lohengrin. Quartet—Lead Kindly Light Mrs. Wilhelm, Mrs. Morton, and Mr. Abbott. Blumenied. .. Miss Luella Alie Organ—Abendli 3 Song Without Words Trio .. § Mrs, Willieim, Mrs Wagner . tainer Mr. Northrup Violin Solo _Schumann Tendelssohn 4 ....Brahms Kennedy and Mrs. Mor- ton. Violin—Sweet Spirit..... Organ—Offertory in D, Priest's Mai rom Athalie.. Mendelssohn Ford, O nist. chs, Accompanist, Hume .Salome Mr. Roy L. Smith, whose newest c:mposi- tion, ‘‘Hearts' Blossoms,” words by Ethel M. de Fonblanque, has just made its ap- pearance on the musical editor’s table, will be the guest today and tomorrow of Mr. John Mellern. Mr. Smith has shown very strongly in this latest of his compositions a thorough knowledge of harmrony, the com- position, which is dedicated to our friend, B. B. Young, and sung by him in Chicago for the past six months from manuscript, being destined for wide p-pularity. It is beauti- fully noted and deservedly ranks among the very best of this young composer's efforts. It is effective and would prove a valuable addition to any baritone's repertoire, al- though it Is written for either vcice, Mr. Loudon G. Charlton, who has won a great deal of praise from his ‘‘September,” a song which has already touched the 5,000 mark, has just issued two new composi- tions, “Counsel to Girls,” words by Herrick and dedicated to Camille d'Arviile, the other “An Ocean Lullaby," dedicated to his wife. The first is a charming song, full of the spirit of the words, and will undoubtedly prove a worthy successor to “September.’ “An Ocean Lullaby,” however, does not seem to be in this young composer’s best style, the theme being somewhat more dramatic than Is shown in his other songs. FUR WILL &) FLY.” By that we mean, if there is- any virtue in low prices For superior qual- ity, our Fur Capes and Fur Cloaks will move from our hands very quickly t0 some one else who can wear them with comfort and pride— for everybody who has seen the stock ] knows our garments are not the ordinary sort. They hang' bet- ter, are better made, have newer collars and many other fea- tures to commend them to people of re- fined tastes. Now we are going to sell them at prices usually asked for the cheaper sort. Of some we only have one garment, or two at most, of the more expensive fur: t cor will equently delays be dangerous, We will state no prices, as on fine goods they are often misleading. CLOAK will not be forgotten in this sale: Chinchillas at $10.00, value $15.00; at $16.00, value $22.00. French houcle at $20.00, value $25.00; cheviot at $15.00, value $20.00; and many other equaly attractive bargains, 40-in. long cut | "(’u the pictur "T'will do no harm to call and look. U.KSCOFIELD CLOAKS SUTS FURS. 3LOCK. BEAUTY GULTURE PARLORS FULL LINE OF EUREKA AND MME. YALE'S REMEDIES. Sclentific Treatment with $2.50 Purchase, AL OFFER for THIS WEKK ONLY. 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