Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 10, 1895, Page 4

k" P e ' R el NEARING ASH WEDNESDAY A Tow fuggestions to the Hostess Who Has a Danoing Party in Mind, RECEPTION AT THE M'SHANE RESIDENCE Dolngs of the Swells During the Past 8 Days-Mecting of Varlous Social Clubs Throughout the City - “Trilby” Last Night In New York. There are four elements essential to a suc- soasful dancng party—effective decorations, brilliant flluminations, & well-appointed sup- per and the best of music, as many &tring pleces as the hostess can afford. Lemonade, tempered with appolonarls water, Is appropriately served in a punch bowl at one end of the reception room. Either the man or mald servant who opens the front door must rema'n in the hall, glv- ing clear directions of the way to the dress- ing rooms. There should be a capable woman always in attendance in this same apartment, for the taking oft of wraps, buttoning gloves and adjusting shoes. On the dressing table there should be all the feminine appurtenances of the tollet, such as shoe and glove buttcners, hair pins, large and emall tollet perfumery and face powder, the mald remalining during the evening in the room to repair dresses if a stitch gives away during the dancing hours. 1t dancing Is to take the form of a cotillion, chairs should be provided for the mothers or chaperons; all other furniture being removed, and breakable objects carefully stored away for that one night. Young girls ought to dress in light colors of gauze-like materlals or fluffy stuffs, com- bined with delicate sllks. But all costumes should be selected to enhance the youthful appearance, while their elders wear deml- tollettes becoming the occasion. Tho hostess can recelve her guests alone, or it she has daughters or young friends, they can assist her. But the eldest son, or some young man frlend, should for that one evening be the master of ceremonies, mak- ing himself generally useful in arranging affalrs. The hostess stands near the drawing room door, her daughter or young friends a few feet away, yet near enough to receive the guests before the dancing commences. A young lady enters the room first, her chaperone following. If there are ladies without a chaperone coming with their mald, then the eldest should take precedence. But generally the chaperone s at hand. A young married lady, accompanled by her husband, naturally takes precedence. But to enter leaning on the arm, of her husband is in very bad taste. The dancing should be begun by the eldest daughter of the house, the hostess selecting for her partner her nearest kinsman or friend. A basket of flowers sent the same day, of the dance to the hostess of the occasion is a graceful attention. And a gentleman can in good taste send a box of loose flowers to any young lady whom he knows will be his partner in the cotillion. Young ladles after a dance request thelr partners to leave them with their chaperones after tho german. Young women would do well to remember that new dances appear nearly every season, and to be a success as a dancer it is nec- essary to acquire the last new ball room step. Blther tho hostess or one of her family should be the person selected when an in- troduttion Is desired at a dancing party. All good waltzers are eagerly sought after, but care should be taken that no one gentle- man should have the favor extended to him oo often. A young lady refusing one gentleman for a dance and accepting another, i3 & breach of eocial etiquette. . 1f a refusal is once glven, then she should not dance in that set, Whatever it may be. _ The clever hostess takes care that. all guests have partners. The “wall flower” s unknown in the house of a good socfal leader. The host leads, with the most distingulshed lady present, the way to the supper room, the lo:tess being the last person to enter. A young lady can be taken Into supper by _some gentleman who desires to do this duty for her, and it is to him alone she should ex- pect attention at this time. The McShane Reception. The distinctive social event of the week was the reception given Thursday afternoon, from 3 to 5, by Mrs. John A. McShane, to introduce her neice, Miss Burke, to the fashionable set of Omaha. The rooms throughout were beautifully decorated with flowers, pink belng the prevailing color, the shades also parmonizing ®with the flower scheme. Mrs. McShane, Miss Burke and Miss Lorergan received, while sting in_enter- taining the guests, were Mrs. Warren Rogers, Mrs. A. L. Reed, Mrs. Ed Cudahy, Miss Crelghton, Miss Emma Creighton, Miss Helen Smith, Miss May McShane, Miss Mabel Balcombe, Miss Palmer served frappe. Mrs, McShane was particularly handsome in a dark moire skirt with bodice of hell trope and rose and bertha of Irish lace. Miss Burke, a lovely young woman, who mada quite a social success, wore an effective combination of white and yellow and carried La France roses, Miss Lonergan was attired in a white and lavender costume. .. The dining table was artistically garnitured with La France roses, the polished surface being covered with a wide strip of Russian lace across the center, while pretty dollles and handsome candelabra added to the effec- tiveness of the room: Among those present were: Mrs. Will Hamilton, Mrs. George Barker, Mrs. Paxton, Mrs, J. N. H. Patrick, Mrs, Cornish, Mrs. Ben Gallagher, Mrs. George Squires, Mrs. Charles Squires, Mrs. John Templeton, Mrs. Furay, Mrs. Cannon, Mrs, Yates, Mrs. Rus- sell B. Harrison, Mrs, Colpetzer, Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Gorman, Mrs. Connell, Mrs. Connors, Mrs, Ruohl, Mrs. Risley, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Waukefleld, Mrs. C. M. Carter, Misses. .4 Johnson, Wolfe, Barker, Doane, Thrall, Col- tzer, Hartman, Gibbon, Margaret Brown, ok, Shaw. Hinchey, Minnle Hamrick, Mary Meyer, Annle Moran, Kate Lane, Minnie Carey, Kate Hinchey, Cora Greeley, Annlo Haggerty, An- n'e Moran, Messrs; D. J. Lahey, J. D. Sulli- van, Peter Bilers, William Gorman, Pat Ryan, Phil Donahue, James Drummy, John Kemp, Mike Haggerty, Willlam Feinwick, Henry Raogorshek, Frank Myer, Robert Donahue, Georgs Rushian, Anton Myers, Dan Sullivan, Morris Hinchey, Dan Hinchey, John Hag- gerty, John R; he Albany. The guests and a few friends were given a very delightful evening at the Albany Fri- day evening. Musie and dancing was the order of enjoyment, Including dainty refresh- ments of chocolate and sandwiches, which Mrs. Pearson, the hostess, served in one of the parlors. The house was nicely Illumi- nated and the dining rooms were cleared for the dancing. Mr. Edwards recited a of Riley's poems, “Knee-Deep in and “An Old Sweetheart of Mine,” which reflected much credit. Miss Crook of Fremont, a weekly visitor to one of the vooal teachers of our city, sang one of Wil son G. Smith's songs, which commanded an encors. Mrs. Topping's rich contralto voice was heard in a couple of delightfully ren- dered numbers. Mr, Stambangh’s piano play- ing is always in demand, and a favorite num- ber was called for—a piece of his own writ- ing which the house guests have christened “Albany Waltzes.” Mr. Abel earned a well Adeserved encore to his singing of the sere- nade, “Come, Darling, Come.” Excollent music was furnished by Mr. Me- Pherson and the dancing continued until an early hour. Misses Webster and Wit- man, Mr. Witman and Little Carlotta Hew- itt are quite graceful in the terpsichorean art, and their fancy dances added not a little to the pleasure of the evening. The Albany parties are always pleasant, and this oc- casion provided much enjoyment for those present, who were: Mesdames Pearson, Jud- son, Hewitt, Leadrich, Sprague, Wherritt, Stilphen, Woods, Maynard, Topping; Misses Crook, Dunn, Root, Parker, McMaster, Wher- ritt, Standish, White, Witman, Knight, Hew- itt and Webster; Messrs. Pearson, Leadrich, Sprague, Wherritt, Charles and Walter Wit- man, Draper, Cockrell, Tate, Abel, Waite, Humphrey, Bird, Bunnell, Stambaugh and Dr. McMullen. Thurston Quite a number of the admirers and falr triends of the Rifles availed themselves of the company’s invitation and were present last. Monday evening to witness the cere- mony of inspection, which was very ac- ceptably performed, the men presenting a very creditable appearance in their state serv ice uniform. After a careful examination it was found that the arms and equipments were_in excellent condition. This was fol- lowed by a short exhibition drill, much to the delight of the assembled guests. Im- mediately after drill the company held a short business meeting, at which Mr. Harry Thempsett, brother of Corporal Thompsett, and Harry Cox were elected members with- out a dissenting vote, and will make two valuable acquisitions to the ranks of the company. Hon. John T. Yates, the esteemed clerk of the Woodmen of the World, was unanimously elected an honorary member of the Thurston Rifles and will accompany the boys on their trip to Memphis. Several members of the company accepted the invitation of the Dodge Light Guards for a dancing party last Wednesday evening and report a most delightful evening with thelr brother guardsmen and lady friends across the river. Tomorrow evening the usual drill will be shortened and the balance of the evening will be devoted to a smoker and “stag’ party, which s to be strictly a company affair. A Trilby Entertalament. The wistful Trilby, the three artists, and other of George Du Maurler’s characters stepped from print into life yesterday at Sherry's, New York. Mrs. Robert Abbe, Mrs. Charles H. Ditson, Mrs. Lawrence Hat- ton, Mrs. Andrew Carnegle, Mrs. Seth Low, Mrs. Willlam L. Strong, Mrs, Oscar Straus, Mrs. J. Henry Harper, Mrs, Willlam B. Dins- more, Mrs. Arthur M, Dodge, and other ladios of the New York Kindergarten asso- clation devised the entertalnment. The lady who posed as Trilby bears a ‘marked likeness to Mr. Du Maurier's pictures of his heroine. She is well known in soclal and artistic circles. Harris Roome was Taffy, Evert Jansen Wendell the Laird, and Gerald Benkard Little Billee. During the first tableau Miss Akers sang “Ben Bolt.” Trilby was next seen to illus- trate the plcture, “Wistful and Sweet.” Mrs. C. B. Foote sang some music from Ole Ol- sen's “Saintal.” Mackenzle Gordan then deploted. Svengall. Next the studio scene was pictured with Trilby passing before Tafty, the Laird and Little Billee, whose brush has besn paralyzed by the “soft gray eyes” of Trilby. Then Dodor and le Zouzou, taken by Law- renge Reawer and F. C. Butler, were seen with Little Billee lllustrating the picture, I will not! T will not!”” Next came the studlo soene, “‘All as It used to be,” and elght other tableaux. An Omaba Girl the Gu of Dr. Depow. Miss Nettie Collins is having a jolly time among the “blg wigs” of New York, her large acquaintanceship with the best known families of Gotham bringing her in contact with many of the notables of the metropol Thursday cvening, January 31, Dr. Chauncey M. Depew gave a qulet little dinner party at his home, 43 West Fifty-fourth street, says the New York World. He had got the better of his old enemy, the grip, which was threat- ening him, and he was, as usual, the soul of hospitality, genlality and wit. His favorite nlece, Miss Paulding, did the _honors as hostess. ‘The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. H. Walter Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Jullen T. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rathbone Bacon, Colonel and Mrs. Frederick D. Grant, Mr. and Mrs. John Sioane, Mr. and Mr Morris K. Jecup. Mr. and Mrs, James Alex- ander, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Draper, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lenox Belknap, Miss Collins, Mr. Crelghton Webb mad Mr. James V. Parker. This was the second of Mr. De- pew's entertalnments since his re-entry into social life after his period of mourning. He will give another dfner in about a month. Okishoma Clup Plays High Five, Last Saturday evening, February 2, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Hough, 2002 South Eleventh street, entertained the Roed and Davis. Wednesday evening, January 30, at 8 o'clock, Miss Lulu C. Davis, daughter of Mr. B. J. Davis, chief clerk of the assistant ad- jutant general's office of the Department of the Platte, was united in marriage with Mr. Charles Reed of the Burlington headquarters, at the bride’s home on North Twentloth street. In the presence of the intimate friends and relatives of the contracting pars ties, the ring service of the Presbyterlan church was performed by Rev. Mr. Leard, in ' the parlor, which was exquisitely decorated with cut flowers and palms. The bride was handsomely attired in cream China silk and “‘Oklahomas’ at high five, Among those present were: Mr, and Mrs. T. P. Ma- honey, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. 8, D, Parkburst, Mr. and Mrs. Sol- omon Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Buchanan, Mr, and Mre. Nathan Rickard, Mr. and Mrs, Al Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis, Mr, and Mrs. L. R. Hough, and Mr. and Mrs, A. T, Sidwell. The first prize for ladies was secured by Mrs. Sol Hopper, and that for gentlemen by Mr. 8. D. Parkhurst. The booby for ladles was awarded Mrs. Alex Buchanan, and the gentleman’s consolation given Mr. Al Powell. After a fine luncheon, songs and dances were indulged in till late, The “Ok- carried bride's roses. Her bridesmaid, Miss Minnio May Reed, sister of the groom, wore @ dainty gown of white crepe and chiffon, and carried white roses. Mr. Robert Copley of- flolated as best man. Immediately after the ceremony a wedding supper was served to the attending guests, after which several se- lections were very artistically rendered on the plano by Mrs. Seavey and others. Just preylous to the departure of the guests the ide threw her bouquet, the same being cap- tured by Miss Minnie May Reed. The presents received were numerous, beau. titul and o'stly. Those present were: Captain and Mrs, Davis, Chief and Mrs, Seavey, Mra. Reed, Mr, and' Mrs. Wright, Mr, and Mrs, John e, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Connors, Mr. Mrs. Servis of Council Bluffs, Mr, and Welch, Mr. and Mrs, Kahn, Mr. and Mrs, th, Mr. John Reagan, Mr. Z. H, ley, Mr. M..Kahn, Miss Lottie M. M. Reed, Miss Gussie Strat. . Starlight Soclal Club, Wednesday evening the wmembers of the Btarl'ght Soclal club gave & surprise party at the home of Miss Emma Meyer, 1781 South Fifteenth street. The evening was spent at progressive high five and other games. ¥ . prizes were won by Mr. George Rushlan and iss Mionle Carey. Booby prizes were won Mr. Michael MHaggerty and Miss Cora ey. Deliclous refreshments were served. ‘The next party will be given February 22. The wembers of the club are: Misses Maggie Greeley Emma Myers, Hanna Leary, Rebecoa Manning, Aunle Coffey, Rose Mallon, Maggie ] 3 Ryan, Ha, , Nettie "&ka Lee, Mr. Fred Stevenson, lahomas” will meet at tho home of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Rickard, 109 Stanford Circle, next Thursday evenlirg. The Haloyon Club. The regular Tuesday evening class meet- ing of the Haleyon club was held at Prof. Chambers' academy on the 5th Instant. The meeting on Tuesday, the 11th, is to be a masquerade ball as a testimonial to Prof. Chambers. The following is a list of some‘of its mem- ber: Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kessler, Dr. and M R. W. Balley, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur English, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Van De Car, Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Weldon, Mr and Mrs. Wells H, Wrisley, Mr. and Mrs, E. R. Per- fect, Mr, and Mrs. H. L. Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Mare Perkins, Miss Abble Sherman, Miss F. C. Stocking, T. R. Rooney, F. A. Green, F. R. Walter, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. White, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Brome, Miss Rooney, Miss Shat- for and Ms. Lawfence. Tuxedo's Dancing Party. The dancing party of the Tuxedo club Friday evening was attended by about thirty couples, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Among those present were: Mr. and Mre. Will Rochford, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kervan, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Lamb, Mrs. Colyer; Misses Lizzie Gerke, Byrne, Lillle Brenton, Blrod, Johnson, Berg, Julla Berg, Hegarty, Ella Smith, Dooling, Lundeen, Phillips, Fitz- trick, Addle and Mamie Carland, Brennan, ampton, Rochford, Van Pelt, Annie and Nellle Klll‘:‘nlmn. Gerke, Rowley, Rooney, Millhede, , Clarence Furay, Simpson, Hegarty, Jobnson, Frenzer, Mulhall, Bohan- non, Thacker, B4 Furay, John Fitzpatrick, Smith, Boyer, J. V. Brennan, James Swift, W. Strycker, MeGrath, Marnell, Ed Fita- patrick, Cardwell and Jehn Kirk. Surprise Party for Mp. I One of the events of the week was a sur- prise party given at the residence of Mr. C. Hald, on South Twenty-first street. Several novel and interesting games were played, after which a musieal program was rendered as fol- lows: Planc eolo, Miss Ella Winans; vocal solo, Mr. Bernard Brown; piano solo, Mr. C. Hald; vocal solo, Mr. W. Johneon and Fal- coner; recitation, Miss Fva Wearne, conclud- ing with planc solo by Miss Winans, A dainty luncheon was then served, after which the merry throng moved homeward, muth pleased with the evening's pleasure. Among these present were: Misses Bila Winane, Myrtle Wearne, Blanche Hungate, Eva Wearne, Suslo Griffith, Vesta Hungate; Messrs, G. . Pray, F. Jonnson, C. Hald, B. Winans, W. Johnaon, W. Falconer, Charles Hald, Bernard Browi The Oklahoma Club Entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Rickard, of 100 Stan- ferd Circle, entertained the “Oklahomas™ at high five last Thursday evening. A most en. Joyable time was had, Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. P. Strousbaugh, Mr. and Mrs, T. P. Ma.. honey, Mr. and Mrs, 8. Parkhurst, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Martin, Mr. and Mrs, Sol Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis, Mr. and Mrs. L. R, Hough, Mr. and Mrs. Al Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Boehan, Mr. and Mrs, A. T, Stdwell, The ladies’ first prize was won by Mrs. So\ Hopper, the gentlemen's by Mr. Al Powell; the ladies' consolaticn prize went to Mrs. L. R. Hough, and the gentlemen's was won by Mr. L. R. Hough About t T n Folks, Miss Brash is again the guest of the Misses Creighton, Mr. Ren Hake leaves this week for Len- noxville, Can. Miss Thrall Is passing a few days with Miss Ringwalt. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Millard will give a din- ner on Tuesday next. Miss Imogen Alexander went to Chicago Wednesday for a visit, Miss McKenna accompanied Miss Rodman to Leavenworth Friday. The Fencers' elub will hold its monthly exhibition Monday evening. Miss May Wyman has returned home from an extended California visit, The Tuxedo club will give its next party Friday evening, February 15. The Omaha Dancing society gave a jolly masquerade Tuesday evening. A number of Mr. Thomas Connelly’s friends surprised him Tuesday evening. The Harmony High Five club met with Mr. and Mrs. John Knox last evening. Mrs. A. J. Poppleton will glve a kensing- ton tea next Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Miss Moore has issued cards for an after- llmloln Wwhist party at 2 o'clock Tuesday, the 2th. While Miss Southard's condition is serious, her physicians now have hopes of her re- covery. Miss Clyde Blanchard entertained at cards last week for Mr. Harry Lawrence of Bal- timore. Mrs. J. M. McGrievy left Monday evening for Pocatello, Idaho, where she joins her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Guy C. Barton leave on Mon- day for Lake Worth, Florida, to remain several weeks. Mrs. F. L. Haller has sent out at home cards for Thursday afternoon of next week, from 2 till 6. Mr. Charles Dyball, who has been in Port- land, Ore., for the last six months, has re- turned to Omaha. Thursday evening a very charming dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burns. Covers were laid for twelve. Mr. and Mrs. Truman Buck give a dance next Tuesday for their daughter, one of the season's most charming debutantes. N. B. Horton, window ‘trimmer for Brown- ing, King & Co., is confined to his room with a very serlous case of soarlet fever. Miss Rodman, who has been the guest of Miss McKenna tho past fortnight, returned to Fort Leayenworth Friday morning, 3 Hon. John M. Thurston and Mrs. Thurston will probably return home.from New York and Washington about February 20. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis of South Twelfth street will entertain the “Oklahomas” at & poverty igh five party next Thursday even- ng. Mr. B. B. Wood Is in Tampa, Fla., having a much needed rest. He is stopping at the Tampa Bay hotel, and will return about April 1. The ladies of George Crook Woman’s Relief corps gave a poverty social at their hall, Twenty-fourth and Grant streets, Thursday evening. A “‘poverty soclal” will be given In Idle- wild hall on ~North Twenty-fourth street Monday evening. A musical program will be rendered. A valentine party Is to be given by Life Boat lodge 150, Independent Order of Good Templars, February 14, at their hall in Myrtle annex. For Mrs. Kenlon of Dubuque, Ia., and Miss ‘Wherritt of Kansas City, Mrs. Wherritt gave an old fashioned quilting party last Wednes- day afternoon. Mra, Charles West, sister of Mr. H. K. Burket, with whom she has spent the win- ter, has gone to Lincoln to remain some time with her sister. Miss Jessie Allan and Mrs. Bock have left San Antonfo, Tex., and are at present at Tucson, Arlz. Miss Allan is somewhat im- proved in health, Wednesday evening a musicale for the benefit of S. Matthias' parish will be given at the residence of Mrs. J. N. Cornish on South Tenth street. Ex-Governor Crounse, accompanied by his two daughters, Miss Gretchen and Miss Marle, started on Thursday for New York. They will sall this week for Europe. Mrs. Flora Stark Tooley of Detroit (for- merly of Omaha), is visiting friends in this city. She is the guest of Mrs, G. M. Cooper at 3016 Sherman avenue, for the present. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Lockwood and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Metcalf have gone to Old Mexico on an extended tour. Hon. and Mrs. Georgs W. Lininger will join them en tour. Yesterday aftenoon Miss Nannie Page, daughter of Mr. Walter T. Page, celebrated her 6th birthday by invifing & number of her little friends in to spend the afternoon, General and Mrs, Danday gave a delightful dinner Thursday evening. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Barker, Mr. and Mrs, Reed, Mr, and Mrs. Connell, Mr. and Mrs, Redick. General Passenger and Ticket Agent J. R. Buchanan, accompanied by Mrs, Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Weller and daughter Ruth, left on Friday for a short visit to Quiney, Il Mr. Alvin H, Krich, expert accountant In the master In chancery's office of the Union Pacific, left yesterday for Boston and New York to hold an extended conference with the receivers. Mrs, Flora Stark Tooley of Detroit, wife of the late T. J. Tocley of thls city, is vis- iting friends here, and s at present sojourn- ing with Mrs. Browne at 725 South Thirty- seventh street. Mrs. Harry Nott will leave the city to- night for Milwaukee, where she will visit her parents for a month. From there she will go to Chicago to attend the wedding of Miss Ethel Bliss. By a happy coineidencé Bishop and Mrs. McLaren on thelr way to California will be the guests of Bishop and Mrs. Worthington on the 24th of February, which will be the anniversary of Blshop Worthington's conse- cration. Mr. E. E. Patton has returned from Chi- cago, having completed his senlor course in the kchool of pharmacy cf the Northwestern university. He captured first honors of his class, and was awarded & valuable pharma- ceutical set. Mrs. J. A. Hake gave a very delightful luncheon Wednesday to a number of her friends at her residence, 1314 South Twenty- xth street. The ladies present were Mes- dames Vierling, Rheem, Korty, Whitney, Horton, Blanchard, Patwin and Brenholtz. After luncheon the afterncon was spent in playing high five. One of the most enjoyable meetings of Mrs, Yates' dancing class was held at Happy Hol- low Thursday evening. The large hall and dining room were canvassed for the occasion and the music, which was unusually good, was stationed upon the gallery above. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Yates, Mra, Cowin, Mrs. McShane, Mrs. Russell Harrison, Miss Burke, Miss Wolle, Miss Thrall, Miss SUNDAY, Johnson, Miss Kountge, Miss Chandler, Miss Brown, Miss Dandy, Mr. Dean, Mr. Hall, Mr. Gannett; = Wilscn, Mr. Walter Smith, Mr. Chatles intze, Mr, Saunders, Mr. Pic erre GarneauSMr. John Patrick. Miss Gertrt Ringwalt entertained a few friends inforfilily Friday evening for Miss Thrall, who ifow her guest, Those present were: Miss , Miss Curtls, Miss Dewey, Miss Barnard; Mr. Doane, Mr. Guiou, Mr. Zug, Mr. Saunders, Mrs. Bdward Langan gave a very pretty luncheon Wednesday at her home, 1501 Bur- dette street. o presont were: Mrs. Ac- kerman of Kahs City, Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. Reynolds, Mr: Ker, Mrs. Dodson, Mrs. Hough, Mrs, I Luella Wirt! last week. merry making were Shepard. lebrated her 9th birthday The guests who joined her in Olabell Hervey, Sophia Sherly, Nellie Vail, Pauline Gibbon, Mary Ryan, Kate McClanahan, Stella Gardner, Gertrude Andérson, Ida Banks. Mrs. Charles H. Townsend of St. Mary's avenue and her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Town- send, returned last week from a three months’ trip east; during which time they visited the clties of New York, Brooklyn, Washington, Buffalo and Toronto. Miss Jessie J. Sykes, who has been spend. ing the winter in Omaha as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. 8, Sykes, returned to her home in Mercer, Pa., last week. She was accompanied by Mrs. Sykes, who will visit in the east for a friends and relatives couple of weeks, A_very pleasant dancing party was glven Wednesday evening by Thomas Wilson and William Gorden at Idlewild hall. In spite cf the storm and cold weather a good many were present. At 8:30 o'clock a well chosen program of dances was commenced, and con- tinued until a late hour. The Oricle club gave its second high five party *Friday evening. Miss Smith ecarried off the ladies' first prize and Miss B. Sand- hofer the alternate prize. Mr. A, Myera won the gentleman's first prize and Mr. Au- Dancing gustirie the gentleman’s last prize. followed until midnight. The artistic Japanese booth on the Mid- way Plaisanca this week will be in charge of Miss Mayme Hutchinson, assisted by Miss Clara Van Camp, Mrs. Walter Willlams, Miss Irenc Underwood, Miss Adelaide Bange, Mrs. E. C. Walters and the little Misses Ruby and Mildred Willlams. One of the mbst enjoyable dancing parties of the season was given Friday evening un- der the auspices of the Newprt club. The reception committee were: Messrs, Edwards, Bowera and Falconer. Invitations have been issued for a grand ball and banquet to be glven Wednesday, February 13, which will be the closing dance of this season. Hon. George_ W. Lininger and wife left Tuesday for a tour of Old Mexico. They go direct to Monterey, thence to San Luls Potosi and the City of Mexico. After touring in southern Mexico for a few weeks the home- ward journey will lead them up through Aguas Callentes and chief points of interest on the Mexican Central, returning via Eagle Pass. The I. G. S. club was pleasantly entertained by Miss Nannie M. Briggs at her hkome, Briggs villa, Friday evening. Cards and dancing were the soclal features of the even- Ing. The successful prize winners were Miss Maginn and Mr. Loud. Those present werc: Misses Dunham, Smith, Maginn, Pouder, Paris, Briggs; Messrs, C:.nant, Lowe, Wool- worth, Loud, Wagner, Briggs. A very pleasant party was enjoyed by the Bon Ami club last Monday night, when Dr. and Mrs. Moore emtertained the club at their home on South Thirty-ninth stres The club was: well represented, and in addition were Mr. and Mrs. W, F. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Baldrige, Judge and Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Barber. The prizes were won Ly Mrs, Baldrige, Mrs. Sholes, Mrs. Ba. ber and Mr. Purvis, Miss Lawrence entertained at “Hearts” Thursday evening for her brother, Mr. Harry Lawrence. A ‘iseries of five games were played, after which dancing and music were Indulged in until & late hour, when delicious refreshments were served, = Mr. Lawrence is a former residest of Omaha, and has been visiting his parents for the past month. He will returin tor Baltimore, Md., Thursday or Friday of this week. ¢ £ Two delighfitul gh five parties.were glveh by Mrs. J. A. Monroe Wednesday and Thurs- day afternooms.)Hespite . the.incleniency of the weather, about thirty ladies were preserit each day, and all enjoyed thelr stay ex- J.tremely. Thoseavho yvere the. fortunate. win- ners of prizes on' Wednesday afterno:n were Mrs. Debols, Miss Ida Sharp and Mrs. Platter, while on Thursday they were Mrs, Parrotte, Miss Boyd and Mrs. Congdon. Friday afternoon Mrs. Winfleld S. Strawn entertained a number of her lady friends at a kensington. Fancy work and bright talk made the afternoon thoroughly delightful. The guests were: Mrs. T. F. Godfrey, Mrs. E. Rosewater, Mrs. Moritz Meyer, Mrs, George Tzschick, Mrs. Paul Heinrich, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. W. H. Koenig, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. C. W. Allen, Mrs. Coon, Miss Kittie Brandt, Mrs. N. P. Fell, Miss Myrtle Coon. “The Merchant of Venice” was the play considered by the Shakespeare section last Friday evening In the Unity club. The di- rector, Miss McHugh, spoke first of the mo- tive, conflict and leading characters of the comedy, and then pointed out the salient points of the different scenes. The discussion centered chiefly on the characters of Shylock and Portia. Miss Foos, Miss Grant, Dr. Mann, Mes: Wallace, Lobingler, Stebbins and others took part. Cards have been recelved for the wedding of Miss Susan E. Abercrombfe and Lieuten- ant Thomas H. Wilson of the Second in- fantry, to occur on February 21, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Goodman, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. The bride is well known in Omaha, being the sister of Lieutenant Abercromble, whom she visited at Fort Omaha last year." She is the daughter of Brigadier General John J. Abercromble, re- tired, Lieutenant and Mrs. Wilson will be at home at Fort Omaha about March 1. Master Walter Neal was agreeably sur- prised by a number of his friends Friday evening, on the occasion of his fikeenth birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in music and games, f:llowed by delightful refreshments. Those present were: Misses May Court, Mary Moran, Agnes M:ran, Katy Pearman, Josie. Keneck, KElva Rockfellow, Dalisy Barker and Nellle Ballard; Masters Elmer Ballard, Charles Houska, Chayce Tay- lor, Lynn Donald, Julius Newman, Herman Lehmer, Guy Baker, Raymond Parker, Willie Neal, Harry Neal and Frank Neal, Mr. T. C. Brownlee has resigned his posi- tion as general agent with the United States Mutual Accident association on account of its unsatisfactory business methods with ref- erence to the payment of its claims. He become connected with the general agency <f the Aetna Life and Accident Insurance com- pany of Hartford, Conn., the largest accldent company in the United States, It Is Mr, Browlee's purpose td protect the interests of all certificate holders in the United States Mutual who have been doing business with )l:‘l’; heretofore. ' Office No, 209, New York Miss Lulu :O. Davis, youngest daughter of Chief Clerk!Davis of army headquarters, was married Tuesday evening at the resi- dence of lh!“f&'l parents to Mr, Char) Reed of B. headquarters, The newly married cDup!e;a'lllfi&lllned some thirty guests, Mrs. Seavey vi{ ributing to the pleasure of the evening jlaying a number of piano numbers. Mr."ant Mrs. Reed were the re- clplents of a mumber of valuable presents, and will be at home to their friends at 1523 North Twentlegh istreet after a short trip to the south. A very pleagant kensington tea was given by Mrs. W. K. .McCord Friday afternoon Tho guests spgnt the hours in chatting, and during thelr sfay dgliclous refreshments were served. Those present were: Mrs, Barton, Mrs. Yates, Mrs..fHorbach, Mrs. McKenna, Mrs. Coutanty Yost, Mras. Pritchett, Mrs. Hansco Jjs Hanscom, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Dandy, rh ,Clark, Mrs, Cowin, Mrs. Joseph Barker,- Mrs. Ring Mrs, J. H. Millard, Mrs. W,,V. Morse, Mrs. Buck, Mrs. Buchenan, Mrs.. Brooks, Mrs. Nash, Mrs. Patrick, Mrs. Howard Smith, Mrs, Sharp, Mrs. Bennett.. Last Wednesday evening the La Rose Soclal club gave a dancieg party at Morand's hall, Fitteenth and Harney streets, which was, like all other parties given by them, a grand success, The dancing continued until 12 o'clock, whea the orchestra rendered the strains of ‘Home, Sweet Home," sending the merry dancers (o their homes rejoicing. Among the invited guests were: Misses Emma M. Quick, Sadle Hill, Felber, Stitt, Hayden, Burns, Nattinger, Johnson, Black, Edghlll, Davis, Hines, Buzzell, Caultra, May Vau Dorn, Gibbons, Seifken, Drisback, Allen, Shel. don, Pearson, Lougee, Corby, Saunders, Ren. nie, Bikenbary, Montgomery, Jeffries, Hatha- way, Case, Dutton, Kramer, Bennett, Sutton, Dinton, Purdy, Livin ton, Llewelling, Hard- Burns, Smith, ‘arnsworth, D.naldson, entine; Messrs. Powell, Elrod, White, Beulow, Van Dorn, Buzsell, W. T. Baghill, H. Kdg' FEBRUARY hill, Holton, REilington, Strafford, P. Van Derfoort, Seaman, Caultra, Clinchard, Line. blade, illers, Solman, MoNair, Wiggin Brewer, Way, Mans, Tsh, Gosney, Grant, Wi kins, Brainard, Ritchle, Dutton, Townsend, Palmer, Cheatwood, Haynes, Gilbert, Leon. ard, Newell, Collins, Martin Nason, Gillespie, Patterson, VanDerfoort, Goodrich, Beaton, O1° liver, Griffith, B. Smith, Stoddard, Eimore, Atherton, Belt, Nelson, Robins:n, Peasley and Sulllvan, A soclal party was given by Miss H. Reineke at her residence, 947 North Twenty- fifth street, Tuesday evening, February 5. Those precent were: Misses Fannle Elliott, Polly Steffe, Rose Porter, Bdna Fife, Goldie Drost, Maggie De Witt, Rose Poppenberger, Lizzie Wyeland, Mamfo and Theresa Huhn, Mesdames Anna Mor m and Mary Huhn, Messrs. J. M. Shinker, Otto Th'ele, Louls Drost, George Schofield, C. C. Sundblad, C, P. McDonald, H. B, Re'ncke, Master H. Morri- son, Miss Reineke left Thursday for an ex- tended visit to relations In Wisconsin and Towa. The Aurora Borealis club gave another very pleasant party last Thursday evening. Their next party will be a masquerado Thursday evening, February 21. Among those present at the last party were: Messrs, and Mes- dames Sandford, Wecek and Potter, Misses Latsch, Burg, Page, Byrne, Sandford, Potter, McKenna, Craig, Tate, Cotton, Thomas, Fest- ner, Latsch, Berg, Adams, McKenna, Latsch and Schropshire, Messrs. Thompson, Kimmel, Nicel, Simpson, Thiessen, Kirkland, Solomon, McPherrin, alg, Rawley, Jennings, Lester, Festner, Wick, Mayo, Q. Zimmer, Wertz, Page and L. Zimmer. The_Oxford club held its regular meeting last Wednesday evening and despite the “roar of Old Boeras" and the ‘“bite of Jack Frost” quite a few members were present. After a short business meeting, at which it was decided to glve a dance at the club rooms next Wednesday evening, Feb- ruary 13, the evening was concluded with dancing, after which a light lunch was furnished by the ladies present. Those present were: Misses Bath, Grey, Gordon, Craddock, B. Leeder, J. Leeder and Messrs, Cardwell, Howe, Walker, West, Be- man, Newcomb, Shalda, Conklin, Hynes, Gordon and Combes. Last Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs, Jehn T. Hopkins entertained in a very charm- ing manner at their residence on Dodge street a number of friends, in honor of Mr. Hopkins' birthday. Their home Is very taste. fully furnished and so arranged as to present a cozy and comfortable appearance. Dinner was served at 6 o'clock. The invited guesis re: Mr. and Mrs. Harding of Nobrask Mr. and Mrs. Windsor of Aurora, 111, and Mrs. Bepson, Mr. and Mrs. Dala, Clt; Mr Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Alex ander, Mr. and Mrs, Miss Fannie Arnold, and Mrs. Salesbury. ing was passed, entertainment. The ladies of the Bishop Garrett circle of All Saints church announce an entertainment to be glven at the residence of Mr. and Mra. Carroll S. Montgomery, 502 South Thirty- sixth, the evening of February 14 (St. Valen- tine's day), which will be most interesting. It will consist of an exhibition of clever fencing, a violin number by Mr. Franz Adelmann, songs and music. A ‘‘poste aux lettres,” presided over by Mrs. Charles Ogden and Mizs Bartlett, where valentines may be sent or called for, promises “great fun,” and a tiny miss will dance a minuet, arranged es- peclally for her. At the conclusion of the program refreshments will be served. A small admission will be charged. Mr. H. G. Streight of this city and Miss Emily Jefferson of Toledo, 0., were quletly married it Toledo Wednesday, February 6, at the residence of Mrs. John Nettleton, sister of the bride, 1065 West Washington street. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers for the occasion and the ceremony, which took place at high ncon, was conducted by Rev. W. H. G. Lewis of Calvary Episcopal church. Only the near relatives of the high contracting parties were present. Mr and Mrs. Streight arrived in Omaha Friday last and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Hoobler, who served a wedding breakfast in their honor. The happy couple will be at home to their many friends at 2210 Ohio street after March 16. The Manhattan club entertained thelr friends. at a dancing party Friday evening, The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bennett, Mr. and Mrs. M. Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Gar- rity, Mrs. Sullivan; Misses Garrity, McCor. mick, Myles, E. Miles, Nestlebush, D. Nestle bush, Riley, O'Brien, Colbert, O. Colbert, Mc. Dr. Arnold, Miss Rose McCumber A very enjoyable even- music being the principal Coryell, Quillan, Gentleman, A. Gentleman, Good- lett, Clarke, Reynolds, MclInerey, Flynn, Campbell, Cosgrove, Kane of Bloomington, I1l.; Messrs. Moran, Monahan, Dalton, Ford, Murphy, Riley, Myles, Bradford, Hagerty, McCreary, McCarthy, McQuillan, McGuck'n, Reynolds, J. Reynolds, Grifin, Timmins, Casey, Johnson, * Foley, Quinn, Whelan; | Shreve, Clark, Kane, Cosgrove, and Dr. Jal- lings. WHY PERSECUTEST THOU ME? CHAPTER L—REITERATION OF INSINUA- TION. HE KEPT A DIARY. March (—Adv{.-rtiud' for.a girl to do‘ ypewrit| March 9—Violeth for new March 13—Week’s salary, typewrite: March 16—-Roses for typewriter March 20—Miss Remingfon's sala; March 20—Candy for w.fe and children oved Sunday.. March 22—Box bonbons for Mis Rem- ington ... March 26—Lunch for Miss R March 21—Daisy’s salary March 20—Theater, supper with at Del's. - BeS S Soa £ 2°2 =38 2 8838 Daisy March 308, . March 30—Sik dress for wife's mother March 30—Advertising for young man to do typewriting........ 1 —Several hundred papers and The Omal Bxcelsior. & B &l h & CHAPTER IL—EXPLANATION BY ILLUS- TRATION. DRAMATIS PERSONA cedingly homely domestic T engagements ‘And now about company. T can’t have my cook entertaining visitors all the time." “Well, mum, O'll thry hard to dishcourage gintlemen, but Ol can't help bein’ more or less atthractive.” —Harper's Bazar. CHAPTER IIL—JUSTIFICATION OR CON- DEMNATION? ‘‘Must we accept this alw: and in all places with thankfulness? *°% * May we not have license lo answer for ourselves concerning the crimes laid against us? It seemeth to us unreasonable not to signify the crimes laid against us, * ¢ * For herein we exercise ourselves to have always a consclence void of offense toward God and toward men., * * * For are we not almost but altogether like as ye are, ex- cept these bonds?" —The Acts of the Apostles. Respecttully dedicated to the typewriters of Omaha. by one of the number. ELLA DOUGLASS VAILL, e Pablio Library Notes. A letter recently recelved from Miss Je Allan says that her health is somewhat im- proved. She Is now staying at Tucson, Ariz., and finds the climate Is very favorable to her health, The task of arranging the Byron Reed collection 15 progressing slowly, and the ex- hibit will probably be opened to the public some time this month. The books are now properly classified, but the cases are not all finished, and the ‘coins and other curlosities require some additional attention. The wisdom of the plan of Issuing finding lists from the public library in convenlent prioted form for the personal use of sub- scribers has been .endorsed by the demand that is already noticed for the first install- ment of the list.*The first volume was ls- sued some days ago, and comprises the list of English prose fiction. It is sold at 10 cents per copy, and a considerable propor- tion of the patrons of the library have al- ready avalled themselves of the more con- venlent system of selecting their literature. The lecture room of the building Is belng used by Miss McHugh's class of the High school as @ reference room. This is the class in literature, and as it includes nearly lar reference room would be considerably taxed I they were to be turned in with the general public. The use of the lecture room leaves the reference room free for its regular patrons, and what books are wanted by the High school pupils are sent upstairs and then returned after the desired information bas been secured. le — - Showed the Indinns the City. BAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.—Nineteen Mo- qul Indians, sent:nced to the military prison on Alcatrix island because of trouble in Arizona, were shown about the city as a lesson in civilization. Mayor Butio® enter- talned them at dinner, LOCAL ~ MUSICAL ~ CIRCLES Brilliant Weok with Two Such Artists as 8herwood and Priscilla White, "“FALSTAFF"" A SUCCESS IN NEW YORK Chat of the Men and Women Who Make Up the World of Tone—What the Near Future Promises Lovers of Sweet Sounds, Two notable entertainments were given last week, Mr. Sherwood appearing in a piano rocital at Brownell Hall and Miss Priscilla White In a song recital at the Woman's club rooms. Both were upon a high plane artistically, although Mr. Sherwood detracted somewhat from a very strong program by a series of oral explanations of the composi- tions Interpreted. Mr. Sherwood's friends should advise the virtuoso against this too common failing of the really great artist, for the very good and sufficlent reason that his vocabulary is decidedly limited, while his grammatical construction Is exceedingly faulty. Mr. Sherwood plays infinitely botter than he talks. The recital, however, was educative to a marked degree, and much credit is due Miss Wallace for Mr. Sher- wood's Introduction to an Omaha audience. He plays with fine appreclation of the char- acter of the composition to be Interpreted, is never out of self-command and is the cor- scientious, painstaking artist always. Miss Priscilla White was a surprise to the audience which greeted her Tuesday evening. Instead of listening to a voice of ordinary compass and training she displayed a mag- nificent soprano, trained splendidly, while her execution was well nigh faultless. Not in a very long time has an audience been so com- pletely enthralled by the beauty of a vole: Her program was exacting, and the surprise of it all was that sho finished as fresh as If she had just begun the evening's recital, There Is a brilllant future bofore this youny Bostonidn, and Omaha will } fier with a much larger audience when she returns with the prestige of eastern success. And a word of commendation is due Mr. Martin Cahn en passant, his accompaniments being musicianly to a_degree, although he was asked to assist the young lady at the very last moment. One thing, however, was most remarkable at both these recitals, the absence of the male gender, a baker's dozen of men being quite a lib>ral estimate of those in attend- ance, the great bulk of the audience being composed of women. From this it Is to be inferred that the men would rather stay at home and take care of the babies than ac- company their wives to such elevating en- tertainments. There were many music teach- ers present on both occcasions, and they reveled in the pleasures afforded them for tudy and broadening influence, but with the exception, as before said, of the men directly engaged in the cause of music, women largely predominated. At a meeting of the Philharmonic orches- tra, held last Friday evening, February 2, Mr. Huster of Councll Bluffs was elected director, vice Hans Albert, resigned. The first rehearsal under the new director was held Thursday evening at Weber's music store, and the members were enthusiastic with the manner in which the rehearsal went off. The third recital of the Beethoven String quartet, which is commencing to make itself felt in the local world of music, will be glven this ‘(Sunday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the Woman's club rooms. Miss Nina Mar- shall will be the soloist on this occasion, and her advent ‘will no doubt attract —many lovers of lyric art. Miss Marshall sings with much expression, and as she is a hand some young woman her debut will be all the more interesting. The program will be as follows: u dante_ Cantabile, Scherzo con Fuoco, A .. Tschaikowsky Ave Maria ..Mascagni (With Violin_ Obiigato.y Miss Nina Marshall. Allegro, Adagio Cantabile, Scherzo Alle- ¥ro, Op. 1%, No. 2.. ...Beethoven Quartet. Mr. Taber will give the third free organ recital of his series in Trinity cathedral at 4:15 sharp this afternoon. The program s a very interesting one, as will be seen below: PART I Andante, B minor....... ..Smart a Gavotle, ' Duche! i3achman b Abenlied. .Schumann Cantilene .Salome Overture, Rienzi R ‘Wagner PART IL Barcarolle from Fourth Concerto.. Sterndale Bennett H. W. Parker Romance in a Minuet Beethoven b_Andante, | Raff Nuptial March. mant The ‘Midway Plaisance” at the armory, Eighteenth and Capitol mencing Tuesday night, and closing Saturday night, TFebruary 16, will be a living, moving, ever changing plcture of gorgeous and bril- lant colors, bewildering music, picturesque natives, beautiful wares, graceful and be- witching dancers, and a long list of attrac- tions amusing and entertaining. Again you can ride in the Ferris wheel, sup In Old Vienna, admire the beauties, kiss the Blarney stone, ride the “frisky ship of the desert,” and geo the sights and hear the sounds of that famous and fascinating street. This unique entertalnment is given for the benefit of the charitable fund of the P. E. 0. society, under the management of Mrs. K. M. Black of Charles City, Ia. avenue, com- February 12, Word has been received from Mrs. Cotton that the change of climate is doing wonders for her in the way of improvement. She had expected to return next Wednesday, but the severe weather will prevent her leaving so soon as she hoped. Herr Joseph Gahm is at a little way-station along the Missourl Pacific, where he is put- ting In hours of practice every day ‘‘far from the madding crowd."” 1S A HIGH BINGER, Camille d'Arville's Notes Suggest the Eiffel Tower In Thelr Dizzy Holght. It is not generally known, yet it is a fact, says the Chicago Tribune, that Camille @'Arville Is one of the few singers in Amer- fca whose voices are of so remarkably high a reglster as to demand all orchestras that play for them to be at high pitch (French). ‘This, to be sure, is only one-half tone higher than what Is known as International pitch, and is used everywhere, but that small aif- ference is very appreclable, In the east it is not go difficult to secure instruments at high piteh, but in the west it is more trying, for it is seldom used. The high C which Mis d’Arville takes in the final of the second act of “‘Madeleine” is really a D flat, a remarkable note that is seldom written nowadays. It will be remembered by those who heard “Madeleine” during its first engagement that Miss d'Arville surprised the audience one evening by taking and sustaining the almost unprecedented note of high D sharp in the finale of the second act, of which s0 much has been written, Never since the days of Jenny Lind, so far as can be ascertained, has this feat been accom- plished successfully, and when Mr. Edwards, the composer of “Madeleine” and the musical director, told the prima donna of It she de- clared that she did not know what note she had sung. In Moszart's agic Flute” there is a high F, but it is seldom sung, so that Miss d'Arville's feat of high B flat will doubtless long remain as something to be Massenet's “‘Reclarmonde” from high low the staff to G above the staff; a of three octaves, GOUNOD'S “FAUST." A Short Story of How Written, The Westminster Gazette tells an interests Ing story of how “Faust” eame to be written, It seems that Gounod had for many years silently cherished the hope of one day Writs ing an opera founded on Goethe's work, and the chance came at last out of a meeting of the composer with Michrel Carre and Jules Barbler, who had written so many librettos for Gounod's music. At that time Gounod was poor, but when the work was finally de- cided upon his mind was unmoved b prospect of gain. His one thought produce a great opera upon an immortal theme. Gounod belleved in the success of his work all along, although he met with many disparaging criticlsms from those who were privileged to hear the musfc before the pubs lic production. ** ‘Faust’ may be a success,” wrote a kindly critle, “but take care! Thers are enough things fn it to kill the plece. The garden scene, think of it! An act that lasts over an hour, and {s composed entirely of love In the moonlight. Why, the house will be asleep before the end of it! And the cathedral scene, too; that is also long and ineffective.” The experienced Carvalho w decelved, and repeatedly implored Gounod cut down the garden scene to the proportions of an ordinary duo. But Gounod was im= movable and declared that to cut the garden scene would be like cutting his own heart. It Camo to Do Among the Musicians. Maurel, now the most notable of baritones, sang in this country years ago under Behrens. Mr. Nikisch Is still another famous con- ductor who has been engaged to give concerts In London. There will be four of them, in June and July. Strauss' latest operetta, “Jabrika,” has been somewhat altered by Jaunet and pro- uced as a comic opera in the Hamburg and opera_house. Miss Ethel Harraden, sister of the young woman who launches those vessels of tho dark, has_composed and produced in London a clever operatic sketch. Sir John Stainer at the recent public con- ference of musicians told an Interesting story about his own paper, ‘‘Does Music Train the Mind?" The printers knew better than Sir John, and set the type up In proof, *Does Music Strain the Mind?" Miss Adele Aus der Ohe made her reap- pearance Friday afternoon at the fourth public rehearsal of the Philharmonic society, New York, under Mr. Anton Seidl, and will play Tschaikowsky's B flat minor plano con- certo. The orchestral numbers were Brahms® eymphony In E minor, the prelude to hengrin” and Liszt's symphonic poem, ‘‘Les Preludes.” In the recent international musical conven- tion, open to the world and held at Brussels, the ‘first prize, a silver-gilt medal and di- ploma of honor, in the pianoforte division was awarded to R. Orlando Morgan. Mr. Morgan is professor, and at one time student, of the Guildhall School of Music, London. The comrosition obtaining the prize is a sonata in D) minor. The recipient also ob- ‘tained a diploma for a chorus for mixed voices with organ accompaniment. Bugene D'Albert’ seems to have lost what cver drawing power he may once have had in Germany. He was to give a concert on Jan- uary 10 at Hamburg, in aid of the Bulow monument fund, but although the tickets were only $1 each, the project had to be given up, because there was not enough de- mand for tickets to cover expenses. Yet In the same city the pianist Kaczalski has lately given seven successful piano recitals. Perhaps the Hamburgers think no monument Is required for a man who, like von Bulow, changed his mind on musical matters every five minutes. Ysaye's success here this #éason has made all the violinists that have played in. this country of late anxious to return. Henrl Marteau, who left here last spring, expecting to remain abroad for several years, Is anxious to come back as soon as possible, and has ben cabling to his agents here to arrange a con- cert tour for him this spring. Ysaye has ab- sorbed all the public taste for violinista this year, and there s no better evidence of this than the fact that so splendid an ‘artist as Cesar Thomscn has been practically ignored here, 8o far as public Interest is concerned. Frau Materna, who will return to Americs in the spring, recently made her farewell ap- pearance at the Vienna opera house, singing Brunhilde in “Die Gotterdamerung.” Her last appearance at tho theater, in which she has been the most consplcuous singer for the last quarter of a century, was accomplished with an_overwhelming exhibition of friendli= ness on the part of the audience that crowded the cpera house. On behalf of her assoclates in the company, Herr Winklemann presented her with*a silver crown. Frau Materna, in a speech at the closo of tha opera, intimated that she might be heard in another place In Vienna. According to some of the” Vienna critics, the singer never made a better Brun- hilde than she did at her last appearance. Calve s singing with great success in Madrid, where she has appeared in three parts so widely different as Carmen, Ophelia and Mignon. She has been supported by Do Lucia. Mme. Albanl, who spent last summer studying with her old teacher, Lam- pertl, at Dresden, has been singing recently in Germany. Varying accounts of her suc- cess are heard. The Berlin newspapers wera not favorably impressed by her singing In “La Traviata,” although there are probably no colorateur singers in Germany who could have dome it any better. In Frankfort her success seems to have been more unequivo- cal. London s golng to hear Patti this spring in Ricel's “Crispino e la Comare,” which Is to bs reyived for the prima donna. 1,saw Sybil Sanderson on Broadway a day or 'so_since, says a writer in the Chicago Herald. She is the sweetest, prettiest, dain- tiest creature imaginable. She has a Spanish face and a French figure, with the long, slim walst and voluptuous hips and bust. Everything about her was chic, from her little hat, with its clusters of violets, to the garnet-studded handle of her umbrella, Her gown was thoroughly Parisian, a soft gray cloth with long, tight-fitting coat. She wore a cape of sabls as soft and pliable as feathers, She Is sald to be most affable and natural and engaging of manner. The handsome, heavy-eyed Cuban who calls her “Seebeel,” and appears to think the universe especially created for the prima donna's beneflt, was with her. America is the land of fine volces—I have Mme. Marchesi's word for it—and many an Amerlean girl dreams of becoming a queen of song, like her countrywomen—Albani, Ne~ vada, Bames, Sibyl Sanderson, Van Zandt, Nikita, De Lussan, only to mention those of world-wide reputation, Bvery year brings a tresh Influx of budding prima donnas across the Atlantic, writes the Parls correspondent of the San Franclsco Argonaut. A writer in the Boston Herald says: “But what a shame it 1s that a city of Boston's pretensions has 1o opera house, no music hall worthy of that art, or of the wealth that patronizes it! The excuse of hard times and financlal depres- sion s of recent date, and a suitable templo of music should have antlcipated it, Instead of now waiting for clouds to pass before dar- ing to exist.” “prigtan und Isolde” will open the season of German operas in the Metropolitan opera house, New York, on the 25th Instant, with Frau Rose Sucher as Isolde, Frl. Marle Brema as Brangaene, Herr Franz Schwarz as Kur- venal. Herr Paul Lange as the Seaman, Herr Rudolph Oberhauser as Melot, Herr Emil Fischer as King Marke and Herr Max Alvary as Tristan, “Slegfried,” on the Thu day evening of the same week, with Herr Alvary in the title role, will be given by Frau Sucher, Miss Marcella Lindh and Herren Lange, Schwarz, Behrens and Oberhauser. “Lohengrin” has been selected for the Friday evening's perforemance, and will introduce Frl, Godski as Elsa, and Herr Nicholau Rothmubl as_Lobengrin, the Ortrud being Frl. Brema, Herr Franz Schwarz appearing as Telramund and Herr Oberhauser as the Herald. The performances will be under the talked of. Miss Sybll Sanderson sings in direstion of Mr. Walter Damrosch. Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U. 8. Gov't Report Ro al Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE