Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 3, 1895, Page 4

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE:j8UNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1805 : WEEK AMONG THE SWELLS Reoeptions, Luncheons and Dancing Parties All the Go Just Now, SOCIETY REALIZING THE APPROACH OF LENT or's Dance One of the Dright The Creighton and Doane Large Num- Guests. Miss © ctions. Heceptions Attra bern of soclety one the newspaper York press man, oung people? fn glancing over columns, says a Ne might well ask, where are the ¥ Bave an occasional mention of two or three debutante heiresses, the deseriptions of gowns and personalities are devoted exclusively to the women verging dangerously near the meridian of life. In primitive days soclety belles 18 years of age claimed as their natural heritage a mo nopoly of all gay and frollcsome amusements. Thelr mothers, in quiet gowns, chaperoned the balls and parties where their beribboned daughters heid sway. Now, the mothers, in the family diamonds and decollete gowns, are the dominant feature of all social functions. Formerly a married woman, mother of an attractive girl, would say with a sigh: “‘Bes- sio 18 ‘coming out’ this season, and 1 suppoze 'l have to get together a few evening things and go about with her some.” Behold the change! A fashionable young woman 18 brought out under the astute guidance of a mother who is herself a leader and belle in the set to which she Introduces her daughter. The advantage is patent. This same debutante will not have to rely entirely on her own kill to become a success, for the trained eye of the older woman is there to tactfully cover every social departure her daughter may Ignorantly make. At the opera and at the assemblies in New York it Is Mrs. Paran § s, Mrs. William Astor, Mrs. Ogden and Wilson whose appearance is commented on in drawing room talk. American married women who have long been voluntarily “shelved” in society, are here frequently astonished to find themselves lea ers of soclal gaieties in Paris and London. In fact, a handsome woman confessed to posi- tive giddiness in Paris las h«‘.l!()ll‘_o\\lug Jargely to her immature 40 years, while the other women in soclal life were upwards of 70, In that festive city Mrs. Pell is now the acknowledged leader in the American colony —a woman over whose head the allotted three score years and ten have slipped; each one of th » “‘daughters of Time' seeming to leave only the most gracious gift as it passed Since Mrs. Ogden positively condemned the tiresomencss of public balls, women —are claiming the privilege of being hostesses oftener than patronesses. They give dinners more frequently than dances, and musicales instead of banguets. duces to clever conver- sation, an art that has more attention paid to it this scason than formerly, for the very reason that society is receiving multiple re- Inforcements from the people who have reached a contemplative 2g Invitations for fifteen dinners have been issued in the last week, each of them given by and for some woman whose ripe years should yield them the ralm to leadership. Mrs. Stamford White, Mrs. Lawrence Hut- ton, Mrs, Richard Watson Gilder, and many other women of that chayming cult, decided to give a series of dances during the month, the membership almost exclusively confined 1o an age beyond the reach of the debutante. A set of musicales at a famous hotel are in order, the projectors being women whose daugliters are “buds” at the Sherry dancing classes; and select card parties made up of gentle confessors to half a century of years are ranked as soclal events. This move for the malntenance of middle aged society leaders seems limited as yet to a few large cities. New York and Boston ap- pear as the advance guard, but the lesser cities are slowly following. Thelr mature matrons feel somewhat shy about donning a ball gown and stepping confidently to an affalr where they appear to contest their daughter’s popularity. They are sure, how- ever, to fall in sooner or later. Dinner glving The Palmer U cing Party. There could hardly be imagined a more delightful dancing party than_that Monday evening by Captain and Mrs. H. E. Palmer for their daughter, Miss Palmer. The rooms were beautifully garnitured with flowers and palms and finely canvased, the rooms below stairs being given up to dancing, while re- freshmonts avere served above stairs. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Miss Palmer and Mr. George Palmer received. The music was excellent, provided by the Boyd opera house orchestra, and every one enjoyed the dance exceedingly. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Rogers; Misses Brown, Cady, Burke, Alexander, Smith, Lindsey, Dandy, Hamilton, Johnson, Leavenworth, Grounse, McKell, Nash, Swan, Chandler, Chase, Kimball; Messrs. Penn, MeArthur, Gannett, Heth, Wells, Holdredge, Mogeath, Wilson, Mercer, Dean, Smith, Mc- Kell, Patrick, Garneau, Hamilton, Montmor- ency, Palmer. Some of the costumes were: Miss Palmer, white and pink striped silk with pink chiffon. Miss Cady, figured silk, green velvet. Miss Dandy was piquant and fascinating in_white silk. Miss Burke, who Is visiting Mrs. McShane, from Salt Lake City, wore a black and yel- low combination. Miss Lindsey wore a becoming pink gown. Miss Chandler, an artistic gray effect, trimmed _with black. Miss Crounse, white mull, trimmed with pink ribbon, Doane’s Pink Keception, Mrs. George W. Doane threw open her house I'riday afternoon to a very large num- ber of friends, the list including the names of many of the leaders of swelldom. It was @ pink reception, so distinguished, the house being artistically adorned with La France roses and smilax, tho dining rooms heing handsomely decorated, while pink shaded lamps and candles gave empbasis to the color scheme, As usual, men were not expected, the ladies being recelved by Mrs. Doane, Miss Doane, Mrs. Turall and Miss Thrall. Mrs. Dan Wheeler, Miss Curtis and Miss Himebaugh served chocolate, coffee and egg- nogg, while assisting in entertaining the guests were Miss Ringwalt, Mrs. J. N. H, Patrick, Miss Mabel Balcombe and Mrs. Keller. Among those noticed throughout the after- noon were: Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Lemist, Mrs, Mrs, Poppleton, Mrs. Koenig, Mr Mrs, Touzalln, Mrs. Wanner, Mr . V. Morse, Mrs. Floyd, Mrs. Bsterbrooke, Ludington, Mrs. McKell, Miss McKell, Mrs, Ringwait, Mrs. McKenna, Miss McKenna, Mrs. Balcombe, Mrs. Worth- ington, Mre. Colpetzer, Miss Colpetzer, Miss Peck, Miss Lindsey, Miss Swan, Miss Buck, Miss' Brown, Miss Palmer, Miss Ci Mrs. Brogan, Mrs. Beall, Mrs. Mre. McCormick, Mrs. Coutant, Mrs, atrick, Madame' Powell, Miss Knight, Mr: ussell Harrison, Miss Wolfe, Mrs. Wieele Mrs. Hitcheock, Miss Crounse, Miss Pratt, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Lewis Reed, Mrs. Crelgh- ton, Miss Crelghton, Miss Emma Crelighton, Mrs, Lake, Mrs. Deucl, Mrs. Ogden, M Moore, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Barnard, Miss Bache, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs, Coles, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Doane received In a handsome gown of black velvet, trimmed effectively with lace; diamonds. Miss Thrald was stunning In a lovely figured silk, with pale blue chiffon bodice. Miss Doane wore black satin, with bro- caded coat, an ideal reccption gown. Mrs. Thrall, & lovely costume of red silk. Curds in South Omuha, Dr. T. H. Ensor and wife gave a reception and card party to a few frieuds at their beautiful home on Twenty-third and B streets, South Omaha, Friday evening The large drawing room and parlors were thrown together, and here and there were placed the card " tables for the accommoda- lon of the guests. Those Invited wore: Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hogle, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Tanner, Mr. and Mrs. L. €. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Carroll, Mrs. P. W. Hughes and little son; Miss Julla Kyoe and Mossrs. 8. P. Brigham, C. J. Lyman' aml 0. M. Bnsor. : To Mrs. L. C. Gibson and Mr. L P, Brig. trimmed with ham _fell the honor of winning the greatest number of games, and to Mrs, John C. Car- roll passed the booby prize. Tho artistic nature of Mrs. Ensor was shown in the arrangement of the rooms. A dainty luncheon was sorved during the evening. Miss Eunice, the 9-year-old daugh- ter of the house, delighted all by her per- formance upon the piano, executing with ease difcult marches, thereby displaying talent really surprising in one so young. The palehorean Club. One of the most successful and enjoyable dancing parties ever given in the north part of the city was the complimentary dance by the young ladies tendered to the Terpsichorean club last Friday evening at Brfiing's hall. The hall was most beautifully decorated with ferns, palms and Easter lilies, whil: beautiful fostoons of evergreens liung from the chande- llers and around the walls, During a lull in the program delightful re- freshments were served in the gallery of the hall, the tables being presided over by Mrs Bowman, Mrs. Cowles, Mrs. Angell, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Van Court and Mrs. Curry. One of the pleasing features of the danee was the interast shown by the young ladies in directing the affalr to a succassful conclusion Those that took part in the enjoyment were: Misses Bowman, Dunham, Martin, Van Court, Skinner, Bastman, Marty, Latey, Cowles, Ifowler, Anna Fcwler, St, Geyer, Corbett, Van Buren, Betts, King, Sidonia, Hall, Curry, Arnold, Gilmore, Anna Gilmore, Hun- gate, Hobbs, Pickering, Wilcox, Squires, New- ton, Mossler, Fredericks, St. John, McBride and Gelst, Messrs, Angell, Hamlin, Shrader. Bowman, Halsted, Squires, Potter, Collett, Van Court, Koenig, Falconer, Body, Curry, McDonald, Burdick, Berlin, Schneider, Bert Schneider, Allen, Ochiltree, Arnold, Wilesx, Johnson, Nandain, Williams, Walker, Wagner, Van Camp, Barstow, Tom Barstow, Freeman, Perkins, Haskell, Purvis, Lowe, Gardner and Corbett. Miss Bowman was daintily attired in white s'lk trimmed with point lace. Miss Dunham looked very charming lavender satin covered with black netting Miss Martin looked very dainty in pale blue silk trimmed in swansdown. Miss Van Court was beautifully attired in broecaded chiffon covered with white ve'ling. Miss Skinner appeared In cream colored sitk and white veiling. Miss Bastman woro red silk, trimmed with velvet and jet. Miss Marty was attired trimmed with chiffon. Miss Latey's costume was white brocaded sitk. Miss Cowles wore white mull and lace. Miss Helen Fowler pink silk. in in pink crepe Kensington at Bishopthorpe. The kensington tea given in honor of Miss Gertrude Ringwalt, who is one of the very popular society buds, Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. George Worthington, was exceed- ingly delightful, Bishopthorpe looking its best. The guests were entertained with a book guessing contest, the names of books being suggested by articles strewn about on tebles, Miss Laura Hoagland showed her ability to associate objects with names of stories to such an extent that she easily won first prize, a_duo of prettily bound volume: while Miss Nash won the consolation priz in the friendly contest. D:licious refresh- ments were served the guests, who wer Miss Thrall, Miss Barnard, Miss Wells, Miss Nash, Miss Mary Nash, Miss Kountze, Miss Lindsey, Miss Chase, Miss Pratt, Miss Hime- baugh, Miss Mathews, Miss Palmer, Miss Hamilton, Miss Hoagland, Miss Balcomb> Miss Crounse, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Arthur Smith, Mrs. Learned, Mrs. Offutt, Mrs. Ring- walt, Mrs. Theodore Ringwalt, Mrs. John tngwalt, Mrs. Garneau, Mrs. Henry Wyman, Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. Macnab, Mrs. Gifford, Miss Rodman, Miss McKenna, Miss Chandler, Miss Doane and the charming guest of honor. A Plensant Whiat Party One of the most enjeyable occasions of the past week was a delightful card party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ortman, 1635 South Thirty-third street, Tuesday evening. The house looked particularly lovely, being artistically decorated with ferns and roses. Twelye rounds of ‘drive whist were played. Miss Longe succeeded in winning the ladies' first prize, Mr. ller the gentleman's prize. The consolation prizes were awarded Miss Reece and Dr. Hoage. At the request of the hostess, Mrs. Garner and Mr. Bdward Schifck rendered two very charming zither duets, which were highly appreciated. Deliclous re- freshments were served and at a late hour the guests departed with the memory of a perfect evening. Those participating were: Mr. and Mrs. Iler, Mr. and Mrs. Heege, Dr. and Mrs. Hoago of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Munson, Miss Reece, Miss Miller, Miss Longe, Miss Garner, Miss Ortman, Misa Killian, Miss Muller, Mr. Emeral, Mr. Miller, Mr. E. Schlick, Mr. Killian; Mr. Schlick, Mr, Murphy, Mr. Turpen, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Slater, Mr. Keller, Mrs. Reece. The Crelghton Fi Tuesday, from 3 until 6, Mrs. John D. Creighton gave one of the swell functions of the week in honor of her daughters, Miss Brash and Miss Cobaugh. Quite a number of the leading young women of the exclusive set were invited to assist, while several of the younger married women saw to it that guests did not leave without coffee, tea or choeolate, to say nothing of the frappe which was served by Miss Nash, Pink was the prevailing color in the dining room, while the table was exquisitely deco- rated a magnificent centerpiece of roses, adding greatly to the beauty. The other rooms were artistically harmonious with their groupings of yellow roses and palms. Mrs. Creighton received in a gown of black velvet, Miss Creighton was gowned in a dark silk, Miss Emma Creighton wore a dainty white gown, as did also Miss Brash, while Miss Cobaugh wore changeable taffeta. After the crush of the reception, which brought out a host of well known people, a few of the younger people enjoyed an in- formal dance, Protty Kensington. Mrs, W. F. Fahs, 1108 South Twenty-ninth street, gave a kensington In honor of her friend, Mrs. J. S. Forsythe, on Friday after- noon from 2 to 6 o'clock, which was charm- ing. The refresbments were dainty and lovely, while the flowers were hyacinths. The after- noon was highly enjoyable, though there was a strain of saduess through It all, as Mrs, Forsythe left for her new home, Chicago, yes- terday. Tho invited guests were: Mrs. J. . For- sythe, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Huntoon, Mrs, Ruth, Miss Edna Ruth, Mrs. D. H, Good- rich, Mrs. Tibbs, Mrs. H. L. Kreider, Mrs, 0. C. Williams, Mrs. R. L. McClelland, Mrs, Randall, Mrs. Guild, Mrs. Misner, Miss Ada Misner, Mesdames Noyes, Harper, Olmstead, Birkhauser, Switzler, Dimmick, Murphy, Es- mond, Powell, Grifith, McDowell, Ripley, Thrall, Powers, Hamilton, House, H., W. N. E. High Five The N. E. High Five club was very pleas- antly entertained last Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Hopkins of 817 South Twenty-second street. Nine games were played, the prize winners being Mrs. C. V. Neiman and Dr. W. A. Wilcox, consolations going to Mrs M. Hopkins and Mr., Will Harrington. A tempting lunch was served after the prize award. The members present were: Messrs. and Mesdames Frank Teinple- ton, C. V. Neiman, M. Kibbe, Walter Mason, W. A. Wilcox. The guests of the club were: Mr. and Mrs. Will G, Harrington and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Boyles. Entertalicd His yoang Fri Master Gage Vradenburg entertai crowd of his young Papillon friends Friday evening at his home, 1333 South Twenty- ninth street. Seventeen of Papillion's young soclety people came up by the ‘“‘old farm wagon route,” and a foliler crowd never came to Omaba. Music, games and other amusements were indulged in and a right royal timo was had by everyone, luncheon being served at 11 o'clock. About 2 o'clock the party started on thelr return trip with the mercury hugglug the bulb, High Five un Caming Street. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Frazer were pleasantly surprived Monday evening at their resideace, 1911 Cuming street. Progressive bigh five was played, first prizes beiug won by Miss Lizzfe Maloney and Mr. Frank Ellers, while the consolation prizes were won by Miss Touy Mulick aud Mr. Jobnson. There were pres- ent: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jobnson, Mr. and Mrs. August Cline, Miss Lizale Maloney, Miss Myra Caswell, Miss Nellle Duttertield, Miss Kate Myers, Miss Tony Mulick, Miss Eva McAndrews, Miss Bmma Duncan, Miss Madge Pennle, Miss Anna Maloney, Council Bluffs; Mossrs, Theodore Sachs, Charles Stockham, Frank Bllers, Grant Stokesburg, Frank Gray- hardt, John Mulick, Will Mulick. atriotic Daughters Entertained. One of the most enjoyable events which transpired during the past week was Progressive High Five and social given by Mr. and Mrs. F. Gwynne and mother, Mrs C. Brink, at thelr residence, 412 North Six- teenth street, in honor of the Patriotic Daughters of America, a large number of the members and fricnds of the order being present on this occaslon. Thelr home presented a cozy and com- fortable appearance, being tastefully furnished and made additfonally attractive with flags and other decorations. Miss Gay Manning, Mrs. F. Gwynne and Miss Kittie Distelhorst composed the comn- mittee who received and entertained the guests in a very charming manner. The principal feature of the evening was progressive high five, in which there were forty contestants, the balarce of the guests belng distributed around the rooms as “‘mas- cots”™ and “‘critics.” Mrs. G. W. Sutton carried off the ladies honors, fn the form of a lovely houquet or spray of artificial flowers. Mr. Jesse White, Mr. G. W. White, Mr. G. W. Sutton, all scoring an equal number of games, were obliged to cut for the gentlemen’s first prize, a handsome ink stand, Mr. Jesse White pre ing to be the lucky winner, and carried away the prize, which was afterwards sold to the highest bidder, the proceeds going to the order. Mr. F. Meyer and W. C. Bouk cut for the “booby prize,” the latter winning it; a very pretty ornament in the form of a blotter, having some choice floral decorations painted on one side and tied up with ribbons. Miss Annie Davy recelved the ladies conso- lation gift, a box of stick candy, with a very appropriate motto. All the prizes of- fered were very unique, and were distributed amid congratulations and merriment. The guests were treated to a tempting re- past during the evening. Among the many present we gleaned the names of the following: Mr. and Mrs. Fan- chard, Dr. and Mrs. Search, Mr. and Mrs, H. Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. M. Keiser, Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. J. Holland, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gambon, Mr. and Mrs. Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. White, Mr. and Mrs. P. Hough, Mr. and, Mrs. Jesse White, Mrs, Tooyler and daughter, Mrs. Ryan, Mr. S. Frank, Miss Annie Davy, Mr. F. Meéyer, Mrs. James W. Bouk, W. C. Bouk, Mr. W. D. Eck, Leo Distelhorst, Willlam Bond, W. A. Gentry, J. Baldwin, Jesse Hooyer, Miss Gennart, Miss Peters, M Schwertfeyer, Mrs. Hulsart, Miss Thompson, Willle Jackson, Mrs. Nellie Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. G, W. Hotchkiss, Mrs. E. Fisher, Mrs. Hines, Mr. Harry Brink, Miss Beaulah Web- ster, Miss Edna Gwynne, and others, Y. M. L Social. The first monthly social of the Young Men's Institute was held at Morand's assem- bly hall last Wednesday evening. It was a pronounced success, both in attendance and enjoyment. At least eighty couples were in attendance, among whom were friends of the organization from Council Bluffs and Scuth Omaha, Among those present were: Misses Celia and Ida Moore, Whitesides, Mehlig, Manning, Leary, Decota, Carey, Myer, Wilson, Hinchey, Hagerty, Moran, Ryan, Smith Robinson Me- Guire, Sullivan, L. and Ella Weir, K. and Ida Myer, Derr, Keating, Mulick, Riley, Doo- ling, McArdle, Hughes, McGarvey, Horask, Tulley, Murphy, McQuillan, Hamrick, Carey, Swift, Malone, O'Neill, O'Brien, Hogan, Kemp, Phillips, Connell, Fitzpatrick (Council Bluffs), Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Whalen, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Kleffner, Mr. and Mrs. Fitzmorris and Mrs. G. W. Parr of Nebraska City; Messrs. R. O'Brien, P. Donahoe, J. Kemp, T. Dyer, J. D. Sulli- van, J. C. Swift, P. B. Murray, J. T. Dona- hoe, Steven Carmody, J. J. Pollard, E. A. Pollard, T. Dwyer, Dr. Jellings, J. J. Riley, E. Sullivan, T. B. Malone, P. McArdle, J. R. Moore, P. Ryan, A. W. Proper, J. Ryan, N. C. Fenwick, C. B. Dugdale, M. Coffey, G. Bowman, Wilson, Burgess, L. Weir, Gene Murphy, J. Mulick, B. H. Meile, P. F. Frenzer, Dooling, J. P. Wagner, O'Neill, Drummy, F. McQuillan, J. B. Kennedy, Bowman, W. Mul- cahy, W. Cott, Willam Whiteside, J. P. Cooke, F. A, Murphy, J. Fitzpatrick, J='P. Russell, F. A. Rooney, Cumming, Thacker. The next Y. M. I sccial will be given on the evening of the 20th. Thurston Rifies. The regular weekly drill last Monday even- ing was very satisfactory to both officers and men. After the compary was turned over to Lieutenant Hayward the men were care- fully drilled in the manual, with and without numbers. Next Monday evening will occur the regu- lar monthly inspection of the company, in- cluding uniforms and equipments. _The com- pany will appear in state service uniform and particular attention will be given fo the con- dition of the new 45-70 calabre rifles. Im- portant business is to be transacted and a full attendance is desired. All friends of the company taking an interest in military af- fairs are Invited to witness this Inspection. Assembly at 8:15. The Monthly Bulletin s a brezzy little issue, published in the interest of the com- pany, and contains much valuable informa- tlon as well as a good grist of personal refer- ences, affording considerable amusement. Adjutant General Gage of the Nebraska National Guard was in the city last week looking into the welfare of Company L of the First and Company G of the Second regi- ments. The company court of discipline committee held its first meeting last Monday evening, and a number of mep were summoned to appear for being absent from drill without excuse. There will be a meeting of the company at the armory this afternoon at 3:30, the object of which will be explained by Private Frank Wallace. The Philhiarmonic Club, The Philharmonic club, accompanled by their instructor, Prof. R. T. Allen, visited the county poor farm Sunday, the 27th ult., and were most delightfully entertained by Mr., Will Stryker, After visiting the various departments and noting the neat and systematic manner in which the county poor are taken care of all repaired to the spacious parlors where a de- lightful hour of music was thoroughly en- joyed. The club sang several choruses in their usual pleasing manner and were com- plimented very highly by Prof Provost and other musical critics present, upon the po!- ished rendition and artistic shading, which is such a desirable quality, yet so seldom met with in chorus work. Mrs. Frank Moriarty and Messrs. John Brennan and James Swift contributed their share to the program by solos which showed that the club is possessed of soloists of very promising ability. The club then spent a short time in an informal chat, discussing and perfecting ar- rangements for entertaining their friends whom they will meot Wednesday evening, February 6, ot Chambers' dancing academy, the event being their second private dancing party. Invitations are out and those receiy- ing same are assured of a royal welcome and a Jolly good time. Mr. and Mr. C, Mhierstoln Entertain. Last Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. C, Shierstein entertained in a very charming manner at their residence on South Sixteenth street a number of their friends, progress | ive high five being the mode of entertaining. | Their home is very tastefully furnished, and s0 arranged as 0 present a cosy and com- fortable appearance. A very enjoyable musical program veral numbers was rendered by the hostess, which was thor oughly enjoyed by all. Miss Ollie Sutton recited a number of selections in a very pleasing manner. Mrs. Nellle Fisher was awarded the ladies’ Orst prize, & very handsome work box. Mr. James W. Bouk won tie gentlemen's first prize, a beautiful cup and saucer. Mrs. J. W. Bouk and Mr. H. E. Cox reecived some very appropriate gifts as consolation prizes. Luncheon was served at iu2 copclusion of tle series of fourteen games. Llose present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Sviton, Mr. cnd Mrs. James W. Bouk, Mrs, Noflie Fisher, Miss Syleott, Mr. H. B. Cox. Mr. W. €. Bouk, Mr. . Meyer, G. Lasbury, W. H. Van Horn, Mr. Yates, and Miss Oltle Sutton i Mosingo ani Foster. At high noon Tuesday Mr. James F. Monz ingo and Miss Lizzie A. Foster were married ut the residenee of Dr. J. T. Mathows, 3062 Mason etreet. The bride looked very beauti | ful in & handsome gown of white crepe, en- | traiue, and carrying a bouguet of bride roses | The house was prettily decorated for the oe- | cusion, the room in which the cersmony took the | place being particularly well arranged. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J. A. Henderson the former pastor of the bride, Miss Ada Boyor offielating at the plano Only a few of the near friends were present, Miss Rmma Monz- Edward MeLaughlin of throughout the ceremony. ingo of Coln, Ta Los Angeles, Cal*®eing in attendance upon the bride and groom. After the wedding din- ner the bride and groom left on the Wabash for Cotn, Ta at home at Creston, I Nrrs. lovely eheon. Orchard Hill, afor's L At her home, Tast Wednesday evening, Mrs. G. R. Shafer gave a most delightful luncheon to about twenty of_her friends. The table was docorated with cut ros occasion. Other table decorations were util- fzed to advantage, presenting In all a most Inviting appearance. Music varying entertalnment. Those present were: Nirs. Ackerman, Kansas City; Mrs. George R. Armstrong, Cook, Dakota; wards, Mrs. R. F. Hodgin, Kerr, Milestone, Reynolds and Mrs. C. L. Smith. Chat of the 1 Lieutenant Arrasmith leave. wn Folk: is in the cast Miss Tatum has returned from a visit to Chicago. Miss Mayme Bedford in Mexico, Mo. Mrs. R. Thomas and family have removed to Sheridan, Wyo. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Davis have taken apart- ments at the Drexel hotel, Mrs. B. L. Bierbower and her sister, Miss Boyd, are visiting in Denver. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Moore will entertain the Bon Ami club Monday evening. Miss at “Aberdeen Place,” near St. Louis. Mrs, M. H. Caldwell is again at home after having been east during the early win- ter, Mr. C. B. Schmidt returned to south, Mrs. Levi P. Carter left on Sunday last for New York City, where sho will remain a fortnight. Mrs. Russell Harrison leaves this weck for Terre Haute, Ind., where she will join Mr. Harrison. The Misses Duryea will shortly remove to many Boston, friends. Mis Chicago, where she university. Mr. day. He to Chicago. Mr. and much to the regret of their will will shortly Mrs. Wherditt have left South Twentieth street. Mrs. J. A. Monroe has for afternoon card parties and Thursday afternoons. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mason and little son Harold, left yesterday afternoon for future home, Sioux City. Miss Maud Wherritt of Kansas City, Mo. is the guest of Mrs. Samuel E. 620 South Twenticth street. Miss Anna Broadficld, who has been spend- ing the past month with friends in Hamilton, 1L, returned home this week. Mrs. Arthur Greenamyer, who iseued has been visiting Mrs. Frank A. Markell, left for her heme in Chicago’ on Saturday. Invitations are out for a club dance to be given by the La Rose Soclal club at Morand's hall on Wednesday evening next. Miss Annie Quinlivan Joseph are visiting their sister, Mrs. O. Wirth, 1222 North. Fortieth street. Mr. John D. Creighton left Thursday after- noon for Kentucky, where he expects to re- main during the fmbnth of February. Mr. E. A. Aborn, attorney-at-law of Chi- cago, has been Kibbe and family visiting his cousin, M. , on Sherman avenue. G. Mr. and Mrs. Fil@. Grable left for New York Friday afterncon and will remain dur- topping at the Waldorf. Mrs. A. C. Powellohas gone to Marshall, the EMrE, Calvif ["Elsfe “Hartman, Miss Gahan, ing the opera season, Mich., having been called_there dangerdls’ Mness bIMNEr i Clark. The Grace next Wednesday, Bluffs, )2 415 Glen avenue, Mr. Charles T. Smith returned from Cleve- land on Saturday, where he was called a_week ago to attend the funeral of his father, W. P. Smith, Mrs. John A. MsShane has tions for a reception from issued until 5 next Thursday, for her niece, Miss Burke, who is her guest. Mrs, Lauder of Durham, Canada, accom- panied by her daughter, Lizzle, is visiting her sons, Willlam, A. W., A. P. C. and J. H. Lauder. Mrs. O. P. Black entertained about twenty of her lady friends Thursday afternoon at her home in honor of Mrs. A. Greenamyer of Chicago. Governor Crounse, sall for Burope. Miss Hawks of St. Joseph fs visiting In Council Bluffs. Miss Hawks is well known in Omaha, having been a guest at Hillside several times, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam at home after February 1 to their friends at 2514 Douglas street. Mr. and Mrs. Cady, Mrs. Dietz and Re to New York. They sail next trip along the Mediterranean. Miss Cady, Mr, week For two weeks Mrs, Jannette Halfred Bene- dict has been quite ill, but is now convale cing. She will be confined to the house, how ever, for at least two weeks more, Major and Mrs. D. H. Wheeler and Mr, D. H. Whecler, jr., attended the funeral of Mrs. William Wheeler at Glenwood, Ia., on Monday, She was the mother of Wheeler. The Oxford club gave another of its serics of dancing parties at their club rooms last A splendid program of Wednezday evening. twenty-two dances was enjoyed through by about forty-five couple. Miss Margaret Pratt entertained at luncheon yesterday ~ Misses Ringwalt, Colpetzor, Crounse, Mary Nash, Lindsey, Swan of Chi- The table was exquisitely decorated with “Jack’ cago, Rodman, McKenna and Bu roses, “In accordance with the times,” 8o the in- vitations read, ‘“the Metropolitan club will entertain its members with a hard times hop Prizes are to be awarded for the best “hard times Wednesday evening of this week." costume.” Dr. and Mrs. Shepherd in new home *entertgined very delightfully at dinner Thursday evening “Dr. and Mrs. Leard, Mr. and Mrs, Hobert McEachron, Mr. and Mrs. Bd McEachron, Mr. and Mre. Tom White and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Cathers, Mr. H. G. Stralght left last Toledo, 0., whereohe will be thelr beautiful married young lady of thatyeily. Mr. Streight member of the firm:of: Streight & Howes. Mrs. H. W. Yatés entertained at luncheon Thursday alln-rnnn{l At Hillside" son, Miss Hawks of 8t Joseph, Mrs. Waddell of Council Bluffs, Mre, Russell Harrison, M ss | Wolfe, Miss McKEinh, Miss Rodman, Miss Palmer, Miss THWAll, Miss Doan Kountze, 1 sin The ladies of the Padison gave a pretty farewell card party 4o, Mrs. Curtiss Tuesday afternoof the gue: pretty keepscke, and then Mrs. Curtiss sur- prised every one by presenting each with a dainty souvenir. The Laicas Reading eircle afternoon at the home of Mrs. 0. C. Madison, 1520% Madison avenue. The ladies of cirele regret very much the departure of Mr. High five was played, after which and Mrs, Walter Mason for their new home in Sioux City, Mrs. Mason being a very ac- t its founders last fall. The circle meets next tive member in the circle, and was one Thursday afternoon with Mrs. W 1520 Madison avenue. As a farewell to Mr. Cady, Mrs. Robert Purvis gave a small din ner Thursday evening, at which were Mr. and Mrs. Puevis, Judge and Mrs. Baxter and the guests of honer, In the ing the members of the the Purvis home, was held, when A. Wilcox, and Mrs, and where an informal rec those who were about t leave for a tour abroad were bidden Godspred and bon voyage. The house was prettily dec After February 15 they will be , one being placed at each plate, as souvenirs of the the phonograph_and cards afforded A. G. Bd- Langdon, upon is visiting relatives Moy Weir is visiting Miss Alice Block Omaha Friday from a trip through Georgia and the Blanche Van Kuran left on Friday for enter the Chicago Dana Lander is in Omaha over Sun- transfer his family the ““Albany” and will be for the present at 620 invitations next Wednesday their, and brother of St. H. marriage of Bdward €: 8hepard and J. Gleason is announced to take place Council invita- accompanied by Miss Crounse and Miss Mary Crounse, leaves this week for New York, whence they will shortly Frankle have re- turned from their wedding trip, and will be and Henry Kuhns have gone for a Major Friday for Feb- ruery 6 to Miss Bmily Jefferson, a popular is a prominent young business man of this city, a Miss John- t of honor was presented with a very | {1ark, met Thursday | Y!vania Nat the Miss | Bon Ami club all gathered at ption orated for the occasion, and refreshments wore sorved during the evening. In addition to the Bon Ami club, there were present Miss Palmer, Miss Peck, Miss_Colpotzer, Mr Palmer, Mr. Harry George, Mr. Goorge, Rev and Mrs. T. J. Mackay. Thursday evening General and Mrs, Dandy ntestained at dinrer Bishop and Mrs. Worth. ington, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Yates, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garneau, Mr. and 'Mrs. J. N. H. Patrick, General and Mrs. Cowin Covers were lafd for twelve, and the tabls was beautiful in its appoin{ment. Mrs, W. H. McCord gave Friday a very novel kensington, a number of clever con- ceits baing introduced during the afternoon The jolliest sort of an afternoon was spent particularly when it came to the naming of old-fashioned photographs which hung on the walls, Some fifty ladies were present Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Braden entertained the Fortnightly club at high five Friday even- ing. Head prizes were won by Miss Kenney and Mr. Oelrich, consolations by Mrs. Hale and Mr. Crapo. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, Hale, Misses Kenney, Kennedy, Fay Wertz and Power; Messrs. Crapo, Blum Altehison, Oelrich, and Robertson. The demand for a dancing party this winter ter on economical lines has led to the ar- rangements for one, which will be held at Morand's dancing hall on Tuesday evening, February 26, Invitations will be issued shortly, and it is hoped that the replies will come in promptly. Mr. Joseph Garneau and Mr. Clement Chase have the matter in charge. Last Tuesday evening Miss Fuller gave on of her monthly elocution recitals at the First Prosbyterian church, The program was well rendered, and greatly enjoyed by all present Two of the best numbers were given by Miss Helen Getty and Little Vivian Rector. Miss Getty recited “Fezziwig’s Ball” admirably, and “The Man in the Moon™ by little Miss Rector was heartily received. Last Tuesday evening at Metropolitan hall the ladies of All Salnts' gave by far the most successful social of the winter. The first part of the evening was devoted to music, when a well arranged and delightfully given program was greatly enjoyed. After the music the young people danced, and later most delicious refreshments were served. About 200 attended the entertainment, and svery one pronounced it a great success. A party of Omaha young people pleasantly surprised the home of B. J. Davis, Twentieth and 1 streets, South Omaha, Friday evening. Daneing and cards was the amusement of the evening. = Those present were: Misses Crinion, A. Crinion, Delaney, J. Delaney Harrington, Kelly, Lamb, J. Lamb, Davis, and Messrs, Kelly, Lynch, Harrington, I J. Kelly, Burns, Lyman Carroll, J. Kelly and Malone, At the meeting of the Saturday Night club at the residence of Miss Kountze, two plays wera given, which showed conscientious work on the part of the participants. The first Miss Independence,” is a clever little com edy, the roles being taken by Miss Mary Nash, Miss Della_Chandler and Mr. annett. “Uncle Dick’s Mistake” was gi by Mrs. Rogers, Miss Nash, Mr. Hall, Mr. Frank Hamilton and Mr. George Palmer A dainty pink and white luncheon given by Mrs. J. A. Monroe Thursday noon. he able was very pretty in La Prance roses and white hyacinths. Each guest found her place by original cards hav- ing upon them a rhyme which contained a pun upon her name. These caused a good deal of merriment. Those present were Miss Sharp, Miss Ida Sharp, Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Keller, Mrs. Bradford, Mrs. Lehmer, Miss Jessie Millard. The Whist club held its regular meetinz at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. Will Hamilton Wednesday evening. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. John R. Ringwalt, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wheeler, jr., Mrs. Charles Deuel, Mr. Meikle, Mrs. W. M. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. Clement Chase, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hull Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Redick, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lehmer. After the game dainty re- freshments were served. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. James G. Martin of 2818 South Nineteenth strect en- tertained a number of South Omaha friends at high five. Among those present Were: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bulla, Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Wead, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Sidwell, Mr. and Mrs. J. G, Martin, Miss Blanch Glasgow, Miss Margaret O'Tool, Miss Anna Hunter, .Miss Migs ~ Sarih Martin, Miss Alda Wead, Miss Bell Worland and Mr. L. A. Davis of New York. A very pleasant surprise party was.given to Frank Johnson of 216 North Twenty-sec- ond street on Tuesday evening, on the occa sion of his 18th birthday. Various games were played and dainty refreshments were served during the evening. Those present were: Misses Ella Winans, Edna Eichel- berger, Satterfeild, Bessie Hungate, Vesta Hungate, Jennie Gish, Lydia Johnson; Messrs. George Prey, Glen Roberts, Wylie Johnson, Walter Potts, Falconer, MeAusland, Wil Johnson, Frank Johnson, The members of the entertainment com- mittee of the Ladies' Aid society of the Knox Presbyterian church gave a musical and literary social in the church parlors last Friday night. Nearly 200 persons were prosent, all spending a_delightful evening. The entertainment consisted of recitations, musical selections and songs. One of the foatures of the evening was a medley, each of the members of the committee singing a song of her own selection, and all joining in the same chorus. After the program had been completed, a light lunch was served. A pleasant surprise party was given to Mrs. J. 8. Tippery, Wednesday evening, at her residence, 2621 Harney, in honor of her birthday, Cards were the amusement of the evening until a late hour, when dainty re- freshments were served. ~Among those in- vited were: Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Chapin, Mr. and Mrs. Driscol, Mr ‘and Mrs. Finley, Mr. and Mrs. Tippery, Misses Lewis, Miss Fern Marty, Miss Car- rie Midgley, ‘Miss Clara Hughes and Miss Elizabeth Moore, Messrs. Fritz Marty, Me- Clure, B. Driscol, R. Driscol, Will Tippery and Joseph Tippery. The Coliseum has, from time to time, since its opening, entertained quite a number of gay and festive gatherings, but it Is safe to say that It never contained within its walls a jollier and more delightful party than the South Omaha young folks who composed the skating coterie from Nebraska’s porkopolis on Wednesday evening last. Among those present were: Miss Atty Gosney, Miss Fanny Gosney, Miss Addie Campbell, Miss Christie Condon, Miss Mamie Ciegler, Miss Katic Morgan, Miss Lena Cockrell and Messrs Brooks, Charles Mann, Vernon Mann, Walt Cathers, Jesse Berry, Johnnie Austin, Harry Woods and George Morgan. Thursday evening the regular monthly dancing party of the Ogalalla club took place at Patterson hall. A large number of the club's friends were present and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The organization is the youngest o¢ the kind in the city, and the members are highly elated with the success they have had with their soclals and enter- tainments. They also feel proud of the fact that their honorary members take an active part in the business and pleasures of the club. Those in charge of the festivities were Misses N. Williams, L. Shropshire, C. Gilli- gan; Messrs. A. Peterson, V. Benson, R Tripp, G. A. Sachs, E. T. Lowry, Williax Benson, L. Lahnes, Charles Reld and A Chrismar —— NEWS FOR THE ARMY, v W afte Wherritt at Chunges the Regular Service as An nounced Yesterday, TON, Feb, (Special e~ board of officers is appointed to Omaha for amination of such officers as may be ordered before it. De- tall for the board: Colonel Thaddeus H Stanton, assistant paymaster general; Licu- tenant Da Bache, deputy sur- Major John M. 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Captain fantry, is reli on, nt. statement decrease, Reserve increase, $186.800 al tender, decr $12,647,400; e p | shows the §12.04 aiation, in 1,600 in ex £ cent rule. cas of the SONGS OF WOMEN WRITERS Tone Pooms Which Have Held Their Plaos in the World of Music, BROWNELL SHERWOCD AT HALL Programe of Attractive Merlt Which Wil Tempt the Musical Colony This Weok ~Miss Priscilla White's Song Re- cltal—Gossip of Singers, It has been frequently stated that women are deficient in creative force, or whatever that vital imaginative power is, lacking which no great, original and lasting work is ac- complished. The point seems well taken ro- garding musical composition. been left to man, but it is not generally known that women have composed a majority of the well known sentimental songs by men and women. Lady John Scott gave to the musical world “Annie Laurie.” The old baroness still lives in England, and is well known for her devotion to the Crimean heroes. Lady Arthur Hill is author of that charming ballad “In the Gloaming,” and Hon. Mrs. Elizabeth Morton is responsible for that languerour melody “Juanit Lady Scott Gattie composed “‘Douglas, Tender and True,” and “Maryland, My Maryland,” owed the thrill of its spirited tune to a woman. Mrs. Fitzgerald made the melody of “1 remember, 1 remember,” and the musical pathos of “Auld Robin ¢ origl ed in the brain of Lady Ann Lindsay, and “‘We'd Better Bide A'wee” was the work of a woman. 3 Lady Nairne, a charming Scotch woman, has contributed two songs that need only to be sung In any clime to cause every wearer of the tartan to throw his plaid cap to the breeze. These are the “Campbells Are Com- ing" and the “Land of the Leal.” She also wrote the well known ‘“‘Laird of Cock Pen,” which, with that other famous old tune, *‘Ben Bolt,” has been revived to memory by “Trilby.” Joana Bailie is another woman from tho land of the heather who wrote a good old Scotch ballad, “Woo'd and Married and A" “What Ails this Heart of Mine Is the work of Miss Blamire, and it was a woman who wrote the words to “Rocked in The Cradle of the Deep.” Mlle. Chaminade, a French woman, Is one of the most popular song writers of today. For six or seven years she has been before the public by reason of the melody of her scores, which are sung by the leading con- lights. In a less sentimental vein there been numerous women compose Fanny Hensel of the Mendelssohn-Barthold amily, did gome excellent work in Ham- burg in the '40's; Augusta Holmes has writ- ten favorably known symphonies and some exquisite songs, one of which M. Plaucon of the Metropolitan Opera troupe sang to per- fection last season. Helen Hopekirk, Scotch woman, wrote for the piano. Ma Marias wrote ““Aleide’ and “Ariane et B; chus,” and Marchesi, the famous Pari achier, put her name to the “Ecole de Chant.” Mme. Oury, nee Caroline de Belle- ville, has written 180 successful piecs of drawing room music, and dropping back a tury or two we find that Barbara Straz- e, a noble Venetian lady, invented the vocal cantata. have Dr. Julius Fuchs, the famous vocal in- structor and lecturer of Chicago, was a guest of his son, Mr. R. D. Fuchs, last week. Tuesday evening a number of musical friends were invited to meet the doctor, who is an exceedingly affable man, as well as a noted musician. The third recital by the puplls of Miss Ella Day and Mr. Lee G. Kratz at the Omaha Commercial coliege hall Saturday evening brought out a large audience. Quite a num- ber of new faces appeared on the program, and a marked improvement was mnoticed among those who appearcd for the second time. _ Those deserving mention in the elocu- tion department were Misses Bates, Gelst, Robinson, and Messrs. Bdwards and Ekstrom, In the vocal department special mention is merited by Misses Cannon, Ivans, and Messrs. Allen, Morris and Anderson. The finale was a trio ““The Magic Wove Scarf’ by Barnett, rendered by Miss Timme and Messrs. Wedge and Buchanan, and was a fitting climax to the evening's recital. Mr. Taber will give his second recital this aiternoon at 4:15 sharp in Trinity cathedral and will play the following interesting pro- gram: PART L *ugue—In G major..... () Pastorale... W (b) “Prelude..... Allegretto—From .;:.Bach . T, Best Guilmant Hymn of Pralse’.... e .. Mendelssohn Overture—Poet and Peasant............Suppe PART 11 Fanfare—In D, (a) Traumerel () Ave Maria. Hommage a_Hay Torchlight March .Lemmere Schumann ..Henselt \....Galkin .. ‘Guilmant Attention is called to the following pro- gram of Miss White's song recital, which is to bo given in the rooms of the Woman's club on Tuesday evening. It Includes selec- tions from opera and oratorio, besides a com- prehensive list of Russian, French, German and English songs. Miss White is'a Boston artist, who, they say, “sings like a bird," and Arthur’ Nikisch, with whom Miss White sang when the Symphony orchestra traveled in concert, speaks of her voice enthusiastic- ally, even going so far as to say that she is the best soprano he has heard in America (Allesandro), Lusinghe Pin Care......Handel Mit Myrten und Rosen humann Slumber Song. Frarz Spring Song... s ndclssonn 'orse . L Verdi RT IL Russian Song... . Tu me dirai » Papillous. ong of Lov Mrs, . Lily.. ... Paladinli L Caminade 4 Lodge Al Water Deserted ... Sun Worship: ..., Chant de L'Almee Bullard Machowell McKenzie .. Delifus K nne Mr. William H. Sherwood, who comes to Omaha in concert tomorrow night at Brow- nell hall, stands among the great pianists of the time. He is an artist who can, with a single instrument, hold an audience spell- bound for an evening and upon stopping leave behind a regret that the performance had not been longer. His program tomor- row night is a brilliant one, and the music hall at Brownell ought to be crowded in honor of this great musiclan. He will play: Sonate Appassionata, Op. in ¥ minor Ty Beethoven Aliegro assal, Andante 'con moto, Allegro ma’ non troppo, Presto Fifth Barcarolle, In A minof....Rubenstein La Polka de Ia Reine. o g Ballade In G minor, H{) B .Chopin Selections from Carnival, Op. 8. 8chumann Preambule, Chopin, | ton et Co- Jumbin Valse Allemande, In- termezzo Paganini Marche des David's Bundler contre les Philisting, the Lark... JBchubert-Liszt Buy a Broom.... Wiltam ¥ Harlk, Op. 1, 17 Hextents tasie—Rigoletto Noctourse, No. 3 Lipt -Zauber (Magic D flat, Hark Sherwood Machowell erdi-Liszt Liszt op. o eur: Waltz, Wagner-Brassin in Op. L Wientaws Miss Lidell, a pupll of J. E. Butler's, is playing the accompaniments for the re hearsals of the Trinity choir during Mrs. Cotton's absenc The second recital by the quartet Sunday, February 8, 8:30 o'clock, at the Woman's club rooms, Sixteenth and Douglas. Homer Moore, baritone, will be the soloist. Mr. Moore sang with the Sodel orchestra in New York and in Boston with Beethoven string The writing of great operas and symphonies has loved the Symphony orchestra. Mr. Marshall will bo the accompanist. The quartets are two of the most beautiful written: Quartet—No, 17 (C major) Adagle Allegro, Andante Menuetto, Molto Allegro All Eternity.... Anglo Marcherow Mr. Homer Moore Op. 78 (Kaiser No, 3, quartet).. Hayden Caniabile, Presto. Song—For Quartet A “Adagio Finale, nuetto, The following is the program for a concert to be given by the First Presbyterian church choir, February 8. Mrs. Charles Urquhart, soprano; Mrs. George R. McLearn, contralto; Mr. 1. M. Troynor, tenor; Mr. L. B. Copeland, basso; Miss Mary Cunningham, organist, as sisted by Mr. Huckinmolster, violinist: PART 1 Organ Overture Semiromide...... Rossing Miss Cunninghi Miller’s Wool Gypsy Melo Mr, Huchinmelste Roberto 11 1 Mrs Quartet Violin Solo- The Solo Mayerbeer Duet ceenen Selected PART 11 Quartet (1) My True Love Hath Heart.. Sma (b) Tn" This Hour of Soft g endor A sserrios Pinsutl Solo—The Quest Smith nor Mrs Me Organ (1) Serenade (b Fanfa R P : Lemmena Cunningham o1 . King > tand Violin—Romance Mr. H Quartet Hother oo Wissart hinmeister. gubbard....... The Postofice Clerks' association will give a benefit concert at the hall of the Young Men's Christian association Tuesday evening which gives promise of being exceedingly worthy of patronage. The program is varied, as the following shows PART 1 Poet and Peasant.. Postoflice orches lo—Cavatina Mr. Olof solo—Butterfly . Miss Muncho Meditation....... wnd Mrs. Julius PART 11, Humorous selection........ Mrs. Elta Matheson, Elegl i . «...Bactens D 0l Only Dr M., v o1d . Leslie Overture Violin Soprano Zither ippe Boehm Gellt Rixner n Bttore it duo Mr. cstner, Recltation Viola Tenor solo- g tens. ams, .. n in Arthur Traviata Mr. Olaf 1 PART 111 sodie Hongroise... Nachets ntonin Sporl. Pifth. o ...DeKoven 4 Kuran, Flute Lieissnness s PODD crsen, Violin solo—R! Mr March—Dandy <o Farland « Banjo_elub, Concert wal ight in T TR L: Guardia Mrs. Hess-IFuchs, accompanis Miss Myrtle Coon and Mrs. George Gould vill sing the d from Mendelssohn's Iymn of Praise,” with chorus obligato, at o'clock servic Trinity cathedral, id of Musie, c Italian opera with great 11 at In tie Fie | Ravelll is sing success in Berl'n, oldmark, who is known by his “Queen of Sheba,” has a new opera based on Dickens' ““The Cricket on the Hearth,” waiting production in Berlin, Humperdinck's opera, “Hansel und Gret- | zell,” has made such a succes that the Royal | opera in Berl'n has contracted for first pro- ductions of all the work he does for five years. The late Edward Solcmon made his first hit in London as the composer of B a lor. Hs was the second husband of Lillian Russell, and the father of her onme child, who lives with her mother, Miss Sibyl Sanderson made her first ap- pearance in Philadelphia last week in Manon, and was well received. Her vojce Is pro- nounced a light soprano, especially pleasing in the middle and upper registers, William Furst, the comic cpera composer and musical director, says that a theater or- chestra should not contain any brass in- struments except a French horn. This would glve an audience t0o much license for hearing itself talk. 1t is stated that opera In Ttaly is still in a_declining condition, and that during the present season only about thirty-five theaters throughout the peninsula wil ba occupied with opera. This is the smallest number for many years. Weber, who died seventy years ago, re- celved less than $4,000 in all for his *Frei- schutz,” one of the most popular and profit- able qperas ever written, and for his five other operas he received only $8,000 altogether —a mero bagatelle, which Strauss, Sullfvan or !\r;l(a!cngnl ‘would scorn for one of their little works. Adelina Patti recently sang before Queen Victoria, “Batti Battl,” from Don Glovanni;' “‘Una Voce,” from Il Barbiere di Siviglia; ‘Elizabeth’s Prayer,” from Tannhauser; Tos- I's “Serenat Home, Sweet Home,” “The Blue-eyed Maiden's Song,” composed by H. R. H. Princess Beatrice, and “The Last Rose of Summer.” “It is the tenor that makes all the troubl says Jessio Bartlett Davis, the Bostonian's trump card. “‘Compared with him, the bari- tone and the bass are as ewe lambs. I think that big hearts go with deep volces, and I know that it is almost always the high tenor that kicks for the center of the stage and the curtain call. Mind you, I do not refer to any particular tenor, to'any member of the Bos- tonfans, for that is a happy family, but the tenor as I have sometimes found him." A new opera entitled “Yorick,” was re- cently produced at Leghorn. The scene is laid about 1600, in London, and Shakespeare ippears as one of the characters. Yorick fs an actor, who adopts and marries a girl, Aljsa, who deceives him and dies by his sword, Her lover meets the same fate, after which Yorick goes mad. The music Is sald to be thor- oughly In keeping with the story. This is the play by Estabanez, apparently, which Barrett played, translated by Howells, as “Yorick's Love.” Calve gave two performances of “Caval- lerla Rusticana” in Paris the other day, be- fore starling upon her tour. A writer in- dulges in tho following comments thereon: “The Calve-Mascagnl passion thunderbolt crashed down and lapped the stage dry of its predecessors, rifting the audience on its way. It was like a Ouida novel after a Munro or “Saturday Weekly" story, like a midsummer tempest after spring sunshine, like real pas- sion after simple flirtation. 'There's some- thing like an opera! There's action, motion, concentration, intensity! The whole thing s over and done with before you know it's be- gun, just like a cyclone or whirlwind." Mr. Walter Damrosch is meeting with great success in the subscription sale for his season of Wagner opera In German, which opens at the Metropolitan opera house, New York, Feb- ruary 25, for four weeks, sixteen perform- ances. The Boston season, which is under the local management of Mr. H. G. Snow, will be at the Boston theater beginning April 1, and ten performances will be given, the operas being “Tristan and Isolde," “Die Got- terdammerung,” “Die Walkure,” “Lehen- grin," ‘Seigfried,” “Tannhauser” and “Die Meistersinger.” Rosa Sucher, Max Alvary, Rothmuhl,” Brema, and the other leading artists sail for America next week, and a bril- liant season may confidently be expected, both in New York and Hoston, Tony Pastor says: “When Lilllan Russell | to me she was a slender, awkward girl | of 16, but her face was a picture. It was a | girlish beauty that has developed with womanhood into the glorious beauty that has made her famous. That night was an awful trial for her. She didn't know what to do with her hands. Frank Girard, once a can- r.un-ball tosser, was the stage manager of my | theater then. He told me that he gave Lil- lan her first instructions. ‘Just clasp your hands behind your back and leave them there while singing.’ Her first song was a stnple little thing; 50 was her second and her third, but she sang them all with such exquisite sweetness that even her audience of sporting men and men about town, not always bad critics either, was gencrously enthusiastic, The transition from trembling debutante to prima donna was casy and rapid, in this country Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U.S. Gov't Report oyal V=] Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE