Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, February 24, 1895, Page 4

Pt o e i o AR : THE OMAHA DAILY m; SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1895 PENITENTIAL DAYS IN SIGHT Bhrove Tnosday Ends the Gagetio: for Next Forty Days, SENSIBLE RULES RELATIVE TO SCCIAL LIFE Birthday Celebrated In Num- berless Protty Ways—Card Party in Kountze Place Brings O he Fashlonables—Lenten Work, Washington Changes In etiquette are purely vagaries of fashion, only to be adopted by that lelsure class who regard the tying of a cravat or shaking hands one of the serious events in life. Both men and women hesitate at the foot of stairs over the question as to which shall go first—the woman or the man. This short rule, if remembered, will govern the inde- cision—that in going down the steps the man follows the woman; in going up, her, Never pass a woman on a staircase, no mat- ter under what provocation, especially If you have no acquaintance with her. If a man is coming down stairs hurriedly, and a Woman appreciates the situation, she can quicken her &teps or stand aside, saying, “‘Do not let me detain you.” He should bow hfs thanks on. Bvery gentleman should remove his hat when accompanying a woman down the steps. It they are strangers, and meet on the stair- way, she advancing, he should stand to one side, and remain with head uncovered until 8he Is a step above him, then resume his way. Should he be a few steps from top or bottom, he must go back to the landing, al- lowing her to pass him. This is the etiquette of the stairs. It may eound trivial to enumerate these rules to a man of the world, but it is a safe estimate that six out of every ten forget to observe them when in the rush of business offices, hotels, or even boarding houses. Next to the question of the stairway comes the problem of the door. When women are passing out of a room the men should give them precedence at the door. If a man has followed a woman down the stairs, he allows her to pass into the room first, as he stands at the side of the doorway, not behind her. If the door is closed he can step before her and open it. It is erroncously thought that it the door cpens into the room the man should pass In, with the handle in hand, and stand there as she enters. Not so. The door be thrown open and held back with his open hand from the side on which he should stand. Therefore, the manner in which a dcor opens does not alter his attitude. The two rules already outlined should stand for a man's courtesy in an elevator, A woman precedes him both when entering and leaving the 1ift. Men are not very care- ful in lifting their hats when femin'ne occu- pants share the elevator. “It is troublesome, they argue, but it is a breach of politeness to do otherwlse. No matter in how great a hurry a man is to catch a street car, he must stand aside if & woman desires to get on. It is unneces- sary to lift his hat as she does so, for the action would materially lessen his ability to Jump on the car. If he has acquaintance with her she should be assisted by him, and it is affirmed that the polite thing for a man In any case is to respectfully help a woman in a position like this, especially if, as usual, her hands are filled with bund No ‘sensible woman would take offense at the courtesy if it was rightfully executed. Offering a seat to a woman In a car is so many sided a problem there is littlo satis- faction in discussing the question. i That a man should lift his hat when he floes rise to offer his seat is a rule that holds ho amendment. The lady's escort, if she has one, lifts his hat also in acknowledg- ment of the courtesy. In alighting from a street car the rule of precedence is reversed, tho man stepping down first, that he may be of assistance. This action holds good in every case, whether tendered from stranger or fricnd. When greeting & woman on the street do not merely tip your hat, or, as many do, barely touch its brim with your finger: Raise the covering entircly from the head, leaving it bare as she passes. It is a bit hard to determine whether man or woman should bow first. It is very much & question of the degree of intimacy. [n the case of a slight acquaintance a woman should be allowed the cholce of recognition. Of course it depends very much on catching the eye, for a woman dislikes by look or actlon to notice a man acquaintance who may have forgotten the introduction. In southern countries it is the vogue to stand with hat in hand while conver: ng on the street with a friend of the oppozite sex; climatic conditions do not favor that custom In all latitudes. In lieu of this the gentle- man lifts his hat both on addressing and leaving her. The best procedure under such circumstances Is to walk with the woman - until the conversation is ended. This relieves her from any conspicuousness, When escorting a woman to the theater always go up and down the aisle before her. This rule is founded on common sense, for you mako clear the path. When the cou- pons are identified stand aside and let her pass in first. Always rise when a woman is passing in front of you to a zeat. It is no o rk of deference, but makes less obstruc- ion. A man should offer his arm to a lady after nightfall. The custom Is not as general as formerly, but it lends too much suppert and comfort to women to ever fall into disfavor. In assisting Ler over a crossing or through 8 crowded thoroughfare, his hand placed under her elbow Is more efficacious. To an merr‘ly wenan nha should extend the latter esy at any hour of the day, as s probably need the support, 4 heiwil Whenever you see a woman's gown n disorder, so that others may unpleasantly criticise, the fact should be told her. The manner of telling determines her reception of it. A man who, lifting his hat, steps up toa woman and quietly says, “I beg pardon, but your skirt is slipping down,” and turns away, may feel assured that h done the proper thing. It may embarrass her deeply, but she will thank him. It prevents a dozen passers-by from laughing at her. Several men tell ms they glance over a friend's toilet very carefully if they are ac- companying her to a public place. All mem- bers of the lovely sex do not possess maids, nd gowns are sometimes carelessly put on, » lh; survelllance of a quick eye and a bit advico—though masculine—may prevent later disaster. e RIEh “How shall T shake hands? ask a score of men. “Surely there are changes in that old-time custom."” Never mind those vagaries. Shake hands n the most cordlal and graceful way you know. Don't let the hand fall through your triend's without energy. Nothing is s0 un- pleasant to the other party. If the woman Is ungloved, and there is pleasant friendship between you, give her hand a cordial clasp. I you are making a short call, carry your bat, gloves and cane in the left hand into the drawing room. Place the hat and canc on any avallable picce of furniture, keeping the gloves in the left hand. Where receptions are in progress leave the first two articles 1o the hall. The little boys who were admonished for thrusting their hands In thelr pockets while talkiug to ladies woul) be surprised at the system in vogue for the past five years. The correct attitude now s to stand in the for- merly prescribed manner, a la Gibson's so- clety men. When dining, the same custom 15 observed between thy courses, and a man #its with both hands half slipped into his Lrousers pockels - The only public dance of the winter will be given at Morand's academy Tuesday even- ng, under the direction of Mr. Joseph Gar- neau, Jr., and Mr. Clement Chase. Strange @8 it may seem, public dancing parties have been few and far betwe the absence of an assembly ball or charity entertainment of any sort, where the haut mnonde might have an opportunity to display themselves, being one of the most interesting soclal subjeet de- Bated this winter. At the Whist club It was suggested that an inexpensive dance be given fo round out the pre-Lenten season, and the dance of Tuesday evening Is the result. The dance music, which has just been selected wan by Mr. Garneau and Mr. Chass, embraces all the very newest alrs, some of which will bo heard in Omaha for the first time, includ- ing, under the lLead of waltses “‘Linger Longer, Lou,’ amond Ring,' ‘‘Muriel,” and for the two steps, “American Cavalry,” “Four Seasons,” '‘Tobisco,” (In which T. Q. Soabrooke Is making such a bit), and “Mar- guerite of Monts Carlo.” In Honor of Washington. One of the prettiest funct'ons of the week, and with a patriotic tinge withal, was the card party given Friday evening In Kountze Placa by Mr. and Mrs, C. F. Weller and Mr, and Mrs, O. . Davenport, 2102 Wirt street. The house, In honor of Washington, was decorated with bunting and flags, the na- tional colors being draped about the staircass most effectively, while palms and Easter I'les gave an additional touch of color to the resi- denee, which s exceedingiy large and well adapted to the giving of large receptions. The score cards were exceedingly appro- priate, being cardboard hatchets, tied with red, white and blue ribbons, There were fourteen tables, each having assgned to it the names of a president, vice president or well known general. To the gentlemen were glven the hatchots, having the names cf the presidents thereon, while to the ladies were given the “hackers,” with familiar utter- ances of the men named on the gentlemen's cards, For iInstance 11 was known as the Thomas Jefferson table, which card was held by a gentleman, and to the same table General Sherman was assigned. The ladies held opposite cards, one with the quctat'on from the sage of Monticello, “All men are created free and equal,” while the other held a quetation from Sherman, “Hold the fort, I am coming.” Table No. 1, of course, was assigned to George Washington, the quota- tion attached being “In time of peace pre- pare for war,” while John Adams divided honors with the “father of his country” at table No. 1. After a number of games of progressive high five refreshments iere served, and these, too, were of a patriot'c nature, even the cream being red, white and blue. Mre, Charles Lee Boss won the ladies’ first prize, a cut glass bottle of perfume; Mr. Streight captured the gentlemen's first honor, a traveling case. Mrs, Sutphen and Judge Bradley received the consolations, the former a pocketbook, while the latter recelved a card case. Tho following guesta were present: Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Allen, Mr. and Mrs, C. Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. Will Redick, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs, James Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Field, Mr. and Mrs. Jaynes, Mr. and Mrs, Lewls, Mr. and Mrs. Van Court, Mr. and Mrs, Will Rector, Mr. and Mrs, A. T. Rector, Mr. and Mrs, George Hoobler, Mr. and Mrs. Will Palmeter, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Lee Boss, Mr. and Mrs. Sutphen, Dr. and Mrs. Crum- mer, Mr. and Mrs. Hamlin, Mr. and Mrs, Gibson, Judge and M weett, Mr. J. E Markel, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford, Judge and Mrs, Macomber, Mr. and Mrs. Meikle, Mr. and Mrs. Naudain, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, Miss Shattuck, Miss Faweelt, Miss Mas Fawcett, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Fawcett, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Streight. Pleasnnt furprise for Miss feins. One of the most delightful surprise parties of the season was that arranged by Mrs, Heins, at her charming residence on South Nineteenth street, on Saturday evening, for the pleasure of her fascinating young daughter, Miss Alice Heins. It was a very pretty picture that the sixteen couples of young ladies and gentlemen made, when, after meeting at the house of a mutual friend, they formed in line and marched with mili- tary precision to the residence of the young lady for whom this highly successful party was gotten up. When it was announced to Miss Heins that the festive assemblage of young people were there to do her honor she cvinced much genuine surprise. In order to show her appreciation of the visitors Miss Heins gave several vocal numbers, which was followed by dancing, kept up till quite a late hour, and then the guests sat down to a delictous little supper. Those present were: Misses Jennie Stitt, Nellie Gregg, Katle Ryan, Addie Campbell, Ada Heyman, Belle Ryan, Stella Campbell, May Heins, Alice Heins, May Routzer, Miss Taylor, Miss Brown, Miss Green, Miss Arnold and Misses Smith and Gibbons of Council Bluffs, The gentlemen present were: Messrs. Dave Sslmon, Howard Heyman, Allic Lineblade, Jesse Berry, Frank Campbell, R. Gregg, Johnnie Panther, Bert Nason, Will Helns, Johnnie Austin, Jce Rudeberg, Dave Brewer, Frank Smith, R. R. Robbins, A. H. Green and Ambrose Ellington. Sorious 11 noss of G. 15, Dand A telegram recéived by General Dandy on Tuesday brought the unexpected and dis- tressing tidings that bis son, George B. Dandy, Jr., who is a cadet in the United States Military academy at West Point, was in the post hospital serieusly ill with ap- pendicitis. A subsequent telegram stated that there were no unusual complications in the case, but that a surgical operation was deemed ‘necessary. Mrs, Dandy left im- mediately for West Point, and on her ar- rival had the patient removed to Roosevelt hospital in New Ycrk City, where the opera- tion was performed by Dr. McBurney, the most eminent specialist in this disease in the country. ,The latest intelligence is to tho effect that the operation has been suc- cessful in every respeet and that, barring unforseen_developments, a complete recovery is assured. General Dandy and his family have been the recipients of many evidences of sympathy from their friends during the past week, all of whom will rejoice to know that the prospects for warding off the much- dreaded disease are 50 good. A Contlnueld Social Sucees Miss Collins continues her social successes in New York, to the delight of her many Omaba friends, and there is no one who is better able to enjoy the social side of Gotham life than is this traveled woman Last Saturday the young lady attended an elaborate luncheon given by Mrs. Benjamin F. Smith in the cafe of the Plaza, the guests being Mrs. Rowan and the Misses Rowan of Tarrytown, Mrs. Wolfe (born Mabel Smith) and Miss Collins, She has been the guest of honor at so many teas, theater parties and dipners, that, as she says to a friend in & letter, “it seems quite like getting back home to be among such hospitable people.” Last week she was the guest of Senator and Mrs. Lexow at Nyack-on-the-Hudson, and to- morrow or Tuesday will go to Riverdale-on- the-Hudson as the guest of her old school friend, Miss Marti Miss Kimba'l's Card Party, A delightful card party was given Friday night by Miss Arabel Kimball at her home on Park Wild avenue, in honor of Miss Burke, who leaves for Chicago next week Progressive high five was the game, the scores being kept by means of little ornamen- tal pins fustead of in the usual way. The ladies' first prize, won by Miss Ringwalt, was & gold ard silver bonbon spoon; the first prize for men was a curiously natural jump- ing frog in rubber, won by Mr. MeShane. Tho guests were: Miss Eugenie Kountze, Miss Gertrude Ringwalt, Miss Clara Palmer, Miss Lonergan, Miss Marshall, Mrs. Russell Harrison, Mr. ‘an1 Mrs. McShane, Mr. and jeorge Holdrege, Mr. and Mrs, Howard Frenchi, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Kimball, Messrs, Charles Saunders, Netherton Hall, Charles Kountze, Harry Lyman, Earl Gannett, Georgo Palmer, hington Funetion. From 4 to 6 Friday, in honor of Miss Thrall of Detroit, Mr. D. H. Wheeler, ir., entertained most charmingly, In pleasing remembrance of the day the young ladies assisting in the dining room were becomingly gowned in Martha Washington style. Pa- triotism was symbolized in the floral decora- tions, which were of red and white roses, with violets to 2dd their pretty blue to the color scheme. Receiving with Mrs. Wheeler was Mizs Thrall, while assisting were Nrs. Rogers, Mrs. Redick, Mrs. Bradford, Mrs. Herbert, Mrs. Chase, Miss Ringwalt, and in the dining room were M'ss Doane, Miss Curtls, Miss Himebaugh and Miss Buckeye of Washington. g Umughters of America Eatertained. In a very novel way Mrs. T. W. Hotchkiss entertained on Thursday evening the mem- bers of the society kmown as the Patriotic Daughters of America, and a few of the order's friends at high five. The ladies' first prize was won by Mrs. P. C. Hough, and Mr. Fred Gwynne carried off the first gentleman's prize. Mrs. Garnett captured the ladies' booby prize, and Mr. Van Alstine was awarded the gentlemsn's booby prize. At 11:30 a most delicious supper was served to R Scl e g e v P AP TS s L g the guests, Much credit Is due to the com- mittee, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Gwynne, Mrs. Gamfer, Mrs. Bouquet and Mrs, Disteiboent. The following ladies and gentlemen were present: Misses Alice ‘and May Heins, Miss Webster, Miss Woods, Miss Thompson, Miss White, Miss Milier, Miss Russell, Miss Smith, Miss Gibbons, Miss Fife, Miss Loozer, Miss Stubern, Mrs. Webster, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. J. White, Mrs. Bank, Mrs. Garnett, Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Willlams, Mrs. Miller, Mra. Fisher, Mrs. Heins, Mrs, W. T. White, Mrs. Gwynne, Mrs. Gamfer, Mrs. Bouquet, Mrs. Distelboent, Mrs. Hough and Mrs. Sutton. Mosers, Howard Heyman, Allle Lineblad, Am- brose Bilington, Sol Frank, P. C. Hough, T. Garnett, W. T. White, A. B. Harvey, T. S, Denman, N. D. Bsa, S. M. Garnett, J. White, Denman, G. M. Sutton, L. Distelboent, M. Ochiltree, W. C. Bank, M. L. Casiday, W. S. Gamfer, F. J. Skinner, A. N. Lineblad, N. A. Gentry, Grant and Russell. Celebrated Their Fifticth Anniversary. Tuesday evening, February 12, Judge and Mrs. J. R. Porter celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home in Los Angeles, Cal. Both Judge Porter and his wife are well known to the older residents of Omaha, having lived and labored here when the metropolis was young, and the account of their wedding anniversary will be read with interest. Mrs. Edward Haney of Omaha, their daughter, was pressnt at the anniversary in order to assist her parents in entertaining, and of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Porter he is the only one now living. The Los Angeles Herald publishes the fol- lowing account of the very pleasant anniver- sary: “Judge J. R. Porter and wife celebrated their fiftieth wedding ann'versary last night. Their well appointed houss at the corner of Lincoln and Pearl streets was filled to over- flowing with friends anxious to congratulate the happy couple, and many present were old friends who were able to review the journey made by the judge and his wife through the 1ong_years from 1845 to 1895, “The house was handsomely and appropri- ately decorated for the occasion. The hall- ways were wreathed and festooned with pep- per tree leaves, The parlor, where Judge and Mrs. Porter received thelr guests, was a blaze of golden acacias, relieved by the vivid green of smilax, which was twined among the flowers. “The back parlor and drawing room were decorated with carnation pinks and ivy and across the bay window was a spider web of smilax, with a big, fat spder resting in the nest. The dining room was as bright as the parlor, only the flowers were yellow marigolds and smilax, and a great bank of acacias in one corrier of the room. An excellent band of music was stationed in the drawing rcom while a collation was served in the drawing room. o, Porter wore In recelving a handsome black silk with a yellow vest veiled with biack chiffon, her crnaments being diamonds. “A word or two concerning Judge and Mrs, Porter will not ccme amiss. “The couple who have lived o happily for fifty years as man and wife were married in Farmington, Iil, February 12, 1845, and shortly after moved to Omaha, where Judge Porter entered the practice of law. He pros- pered and rose from the bar to the bench and in 1887, hay'ng earned a competence, came to Los Angeles to enjoy it with the wife. “The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forrester, Mr. and Mrs. M. B.. Blackstone, Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Lindley, Mr. and Mrs R. V. Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davidson, Mr. and M H. M. Sale, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Pearue, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Fout, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Pem- berton, Mr. and Mrs, R. H. Van Saut, Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Hawver, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Slaughter, Mrs. R. T. Crombie, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Cromb'e, Mr. and Mrs. G. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Blakesley, Miss Emma Blakesley, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Smith, Mr. and Mrs. David L. Brown, Mr. and Mrs, Judge Groff, Mr. and Mrs, V. Parlin, Mr. and Mra. D, A." Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Shipman, Mr. and Mrz. A. W. Richards, Mrs, Mott, Miss Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chase, Mr. and Mrs. . B. Smith, sr., Mr. and Mrs, E. B. Smith, §r., Mr. and Mrs, B. B. Dukeman, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Dukeman, Dr. and Mrs. Steyens, Mr. and Mrs. Godin, Miss Isabel Godin, Mr. and’ Mrs; Hedges, Dr. and Mra. Matthewson, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Melzer, Misses Grace and Kate Stevens, Mrs, Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Reynolds, Mr. and Mra. J. K. Fuller, Miss Lena Forrester, Miss Graff, Miss Alice Smith, Mrs. Harry P. Deuel of Omaha, Mrs. Z. P. Foster, Mrs, Porter of Santa Ana, Nowman Clark, Ralph Smith, Arthur Godin.” Bonk Entertain. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bouk entertained at thelr residence, 118 South Fifteenth street, last Monday evening, a number of their friends with progressive high five, eleven games being played, and twenty-elght peopl taking part in the game. The favors were entirely of candy, bon bons and cholce can- dies of different’ colors were presented to each one winning a game. small boxes having previously been distributed among the con- testants to keep them in. Mr. Charles Schierstein and Mr. G. B. Lasbury each scor- ing an equal number of games, were obliged to cut for the first prize, the former winning it, a large candy cane, around which was entwined a small snake. Mrs. L. N. Gar- rett, Mrs. G. W. Sutton, Mrs, A. F. Wil- laims and Miss Dollie Pray having won the same number of games, each drew a number, the smallest one to declde which one should recelye the lady's first prize, which was awarded to Mrs. L. N. Garret. Mrs. Dr. Williamsan and Mrs. Charles Schierstein los- ing the same number of games, decided in like manner as to who should become the proud possessor of the lady's consolation Bift, and was won by Mrs. Charles Schier- stien, Dr. G. W. Willlamsen receiving the gentleman’s “booby prize,” all the prizes offered being made of candy. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the series of games, and after the prizes had been awarded the prize winners were arranged in a group, around which clustered the re- mainder of the guests, and Gamer, the pho- tographer, made an excellent electric flash light of the happy party. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, Jesse White, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Garret, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schierstien, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin F. Willlams, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Livigston, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Noonan, Mr. and Mre. George W. Williamson, Mr. C. W. Baker, Mr. G. B. Lasbury, Mr. George Lemon, Mr. Mark Willlamson ,Mrs. Nellie Fisher, Miss Dollie Pray, Mrs. Houser, Miss Houser, Miss Ollie Sutton, Miss Roso A. Weeks and Miss Adicins of Gretna, Neb. A New Club is Horn. The Manitou Soelal club made its debut last Wednesday evening at Myrtle hall. The program of eighteen numbers contained all the latest- dances. Among the invited guests Miss Lott'e Hayden, Miss Mamie Gerke, Miss Ida Cain, Miss Lizzie Gerke, Miss Bryme, Mies Cora Hayes, Miss Gray, Miss Frankie DeVolt, Miss Carrie Erickson, Miss Wagner, Miss' Lottle Metealf, Miss Young, Miss Ida Rhoades, Miss Jennie Stett, Miss Laura Grifith, Miss Louise Hatten: hour, Miss Bertie Clay, Miss Pearl Venen, Miss' Nellle Barcroft, Grace Ward, D, Solo- man, Ambrose Ellington, Herb Riges, B. Powell, E. G. Gilbert, Willlam Gerke, M. M. Huyett, Roy Walker, D. G. Bruner, €. C. Danson, Wiiliam Senate, Bert Ruffner, Fred Caldwell, Theodore Spratlen, W. Cowan, 8. Howe, Charles Knight, C. B. Hall, George Ward. Agutn the Ogaliallas. The monthly dancing party of the Ogalalla club, which tradition distinguishes as being a very pleasant and enjoyable affair, oc- curred at Morand's dancing academy Thurs- day evening. The affair reflected great credit on the club and added another golden link in the club's chain of successes. The Omaha Moon Beam and La Rosa clubs were well represented. The participants in the grand march were led by Miss Nora Wil- liams and Mr. E. L. Lowry, followed by Mr. E. Marnell and Miss Mable Crampton of the 0. M. B. club, Those in charge of the even- ing's gayety were Misses N. William Gilligan and M. Peterson; Messrs. Lowry, A. E. Peterson, William Flannery, J. Hinz, A. Chrisman, V. Benson, R Tripp, G. A. Bachs, R. Wertz, L. Lohnes and Wil liam Benson. Manhattan Clubites ertain, The Manbattan club gave the last of its winter series of parties Friday evening at Erfling hall. Judging from the gathering this club bas many well wishers who will regret the closing of its parties during Lent. Thoss present were Messrs. and Mesdames A, Benuelt, 5. Collins, W. Spang, A. Potter, Misses Higgins, Young, Bre nan, Kelley, ‘Riley, Vorwald, N. Nestlobush, D. Nestlebush, @arritty, Matson, Suilivan, MeGuokin, Whaten, Knight, Reynolds, . B! Smith, Goodlett, Dubols, E. Co , 0. Colbert] Kane, O'Connor, Carney, Dafley, MecCormack, ~Hagerty, Martin, O'Brien, Miles; . Miles, J. Moran, A. Moran, Fleming; Messrsi Murray, Kinney, Gilbert, Rocheford, T. Cahalane, O'Connor, Kell Ford, McGuekin, Morris, Fyfe, Moran, Ja lings, Smith, Furay, Riley, Murphy, G. Murphy, Johnson; Hagerty, Shannon, Me. Creary, Timmins, Walklin, J. Grady, M Cormack, W. Grady, Dalton, Leighty, Dailey, W. Riley, Male, Cain, Miles and Weber. A Phantom Party. A surprise party was given at the home of Mr. and Mre, D. E. Chapln, 2023 Douglas street, on Monday evening. They were in- vited out to spand the evening, and on their return found their house filled with uninvited guests, robed and masked in white, each wearlng & huge chrysanthemum and busily engaged in playing cards. One of the gen- tlemen present, six feet three inches in white, disguised, met them at the door on their "return, ushered them into tha room with an invitation to join the game. At the end of the first game all unmasked. The surprise was complete when one famillar face after another appeared. After playing seven games of high five beautiful prizes were glven. Mrs. Tippery won the first prize, which consisted of a beautiful china burea tray; the second prize_was a dainty doily, won by Mrs, Chapin, The first gentlemen's prize, an exquisite Japanese figure, was won by Mr. Driscol; the second, a pretty whisk broom, silver mounted, by Mr. Fritz Marti. After the prizes had been distributed dainty refreshments were served, after which the company were treated to some fine instru- mental music by Miss Hall, Mrs, Driscol and Mrs. Southmead. Mr. A. H. Findlay, one of Omaha's favorite singers, sang several #olos, among which was *Calvery,” which he rendered very finely. Those present were: Mr. Marti, Mr. and Mrs. John Driscol, Mr. and Mrs, ‘A. H. Findlay, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Shoning, Mr. and Mre. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Tippery, Mr. and Mrs. Southmead, Mr. and Mrs. Kossler, Mrs. Hall, Miss Martl, Miss Fern Marti, Miss Elizabeth Moore, Miss Bessie Hall, Miss Blanchard, Miss Clyde Blanchard, Miss Lewls, Miss Midgeley, Miss Ella Plumer, Miss Marguerite Marti, Miss Hdna Calvert, Mr. Fritz Marti, Mr. Will Tip- pery, Mr. J Tippery, Mr. Harry Uttley, Mr. Dahlstrom, Mr. J. L. McClure, Mr. John- son. and Mrs. G. Testivities of the Starlight Club. The members of the Omaha Starlight club celebrated St. Valentine's day by glving a surprise parly to Miss Annie Moran, 1306 South Fifth street. Dainty refreshments were served and the evening was spent at rds, at which first_ prizes were won by William Feinwick and Miss Josie Hinchey, and hooby prizes by Jack Kentedy and Miss Cora Greeley. Among_those present were Misses Emma Meyers, Hannah Leary, Mag- gle Greeley, Mamie Kemp, Mary Ryan, Cora Grecley, May Haggerty, Nellle DeCoto, Maggie Cary, Minnie Carey, Rebecca Manning. Josie Hinchey, Kate Hinchey, Rose Mallon, Minnie Hamriclk, Kate Kenny, Annie Hag- gerty and Annie' Moran, and Messrs. Frank Holland, Walter Carlin, James Drummy, George Rushlan, John Kemp, Phil Donahue, Robert Donahue, Dan Lahey, James Lahey, Henry Rasgorshok, William Feinwick, Frank Myers, Joe Sullivan, Mike Haggerty, John Haggerty, Pat Ryan, John Ryan and Jack Kennedy., , | The home of Miss Mamie Kemp, at 320 South Twentieth street, was the scene of an enjoyable surprise party Friday night, which was given to the hostess by the Omaha Star- light_club. High five and cther games as- sisted in pasSink a most agreeable evening and prizes were won by John Ryan and Miss Emma Meyets. A deliclous supper wi served. Among’ those present ywere: Misses Marguerite Greeley, Emma Myers, Nettie DeCoto, Minnfe Catey, Kate Hinchey, Hannah Leary, Rose Malion, Josie Hinchey, Mary Ryan, Anna Haggerly, Mamle Kemp, Mamic Haggerty, Cora Greeley, Annie Moran, and Messrs. Frank Myers, john Ryan, Pat Ryan, Dan Hinchey, = #atrick Rooney, Henry Rasgorshek, George Rushlau, Michael Hag- gerty, Dan Sullivan, George Bauman, Willlam Feinwick, Walter Carlin, Dan Labiey, John Haggerty, PRil Donahue, Robert Donahue, John Kemp, Anton-Myers. Y. ML7LL Social The second of the series of soclals given by the Young Men’'s Institute last Wednesday evening attested the popularity of the organ- ization. One-halt the invitations issued were accepted, and the attendance crowded the capacity of Morand’s assembly rooms. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Laquet, Mr. and Mrs. Sawtell, Mr. and Mrs. 0. McCaffrey, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Fitzmorris, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas witt, Mr. and Mrs, Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Cobry, Mr. and Mrs. Seymour, Mr. and Mrs Grant, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kinney, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Misses Martin, Giblin, Doud (Chicago), Connor, Murphy, Cunningham, Williams (Nebraska City), Kane, Franklin, Reagan, Sullivan, Anna and Kate Garvey, Rohrs, O'Neill, Hogan, Carney, Samonix, Higgins, Walch, Hinchey, Ryan, Decoto, Callaban, Riley, 0'Brien, Ella and Florence Mecquillan, Croft, More, Ella and Kate Smith, Phillips, Lowry, Moore, Manning, Carey, Hagerty, Moran, Kemp, Brennan, McGuire, Ford, Messrs. Lane, Drummy, J. D. and M. H. Hagerty, Rasgorshek, O'Donnell, O'Brien, Roland, Fenwick, Mulcahy, Swift, Carmody, Pollard (South Omaha), Walch, Hannigan, Winters, Cahalame, Jellings, Meyers, Lahey, Learey, Rose, O'Brien, Brennan, Wilson, McCoy, Fiala, McKearney, Grady, Wagner, Balfe, Hascall, Kastle, C. B. and P. J. Dugdale, Reagan, Crowe, Sullivan, Rooney, Mears, Martin, Hardy, Garvey, Bowman, Russell, Carney, Gorman, Murray, Kemp, Hinchey, Denald, Ryan, Riley, Moran, O'Brien, O'Nelll, Mcquillan, Keating, Brown, Misen, Malone, Shannon, Moore, Johnscn, Smith, Thacker, Walklin, Proper, Rusiau. Pretty Birthday Party. Miss Estella Sanford, daughter of Kenton Sanford, superintendent of the Adams KEx- press company, celebrated the 11th anni- versary of her birthday by entertaining her friends and as:oclates at the family residence, 2115 Bmmet street, Thursday evening. The evening was very pleasantly spent by the young people in’ appropriate games, music and having a good time generally, refresi- ments being served during the Intermission. Miss Florence Lewls, Miss Marle Koch, Charles Lehmar and Dana Hellings were the winners of the first prizes, while Ethel Rector, Joy Sutphen and Tress Keys were awarded the ‘‘boobies.”” Among those present were: Misses Ethel Rector, Agnes Weller, Florence Lewls, Grace Storks, Marie Koch, Mable Vickers, Mac Nondoin, Vivian Rector, Tress Keys, Sadie Sanford and Tot Sutphen, and Masters Arthur Lewis, John Rodick, Dana Hellings, Joy Sutphen, Charles Lehmar, Sidney Baum, Guy Baker, Lyle Storks, Herman Lehmar, Kent Sanford, jr., and Barker Sanford. Fleasunt Daneing Varty. One of the most enjoyable dancing parties of the season Was given by Mr. Thomas Wilson and Qbs Larm Monday evening at Idlewlld hall. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. McAuley, Misses Meyers, Aggle Wil- son, Clara Vorwald, Lulu Lyons, Carrie An- derson, Teresa Cirey, Florence Frederick, Dodge, Lillie Daily, Kelley, Agnew, ' Maggie McCormick, Louise Anna'‘8wanson, Jennle McCormick, Emma_Vorwald, 'Aggie McCormick, Shan- line, Jemitfe Post, Cora Kenney, Cora Williams, ' Pearl' ‘Graves, Irene Harding, Cressy Roberts; “Fanny Sheldon; Messrs. Charles Wilson, ‘Dave Goldman, John Wil- son, Axel Swamson, Tom Calahan, Tom 0'Connor, Frank Daily, Luke Shannon, Tom Stoney, Teny Reynolds, Charlie Morrell, Ed Davis,” R, Hyan, Tom Whalen, Dod Stoney, George, Ewkstrom, John Lowe, J. Rawlston, W. Gorden, T. Gordon, Dan Whit- ney, C. Joyce, Tim Giler, John Carr, M. Carey, John Swanson, Played Whist. A very charming whist party of twelve tables was given Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Lewis in their pretty home in Kountze Place. The decorations of the parlors were all in pink and the same color was noticeable in the refreshments. Games of ten polnts were played, clubs being the trump for the entire evening. Those who won the prizes were Mrs. Pinto, Mrs. Will Rector, Mr. Allen Rector and Mr. Sutphen. The guests of the evening were Mr. and Mrs Brogan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Court, Mr. and Mrs. Weller, Mr. and Mrs. Jaynes, Mr. and Mrs. Sutphen, Mr. and Mrs. Chace, Mr. and Mrs. McAllister, Mr. aud Mrs. Gib- son, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, Mr. aud Mrs. Will Rector, Mr. and Mrs. Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Mckarland, Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard, Mr. and Mrs. Otis, Dr. and Mrs. Crummer, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Rector, Mr. and Mrs. Hoobler, Mr. and Mrs, Pinto, Mr. and Mrs. Mapes, Mr. Mrs, Lawrie, Mr. Van Court, Mr. Busch, Miss Walker, Mrs. Bodman. China Wead Anniversary. Saturday evening, February 16, friends to the number of seventy-five of Mr. and Mrs, H. Rehfeld of 442 South Twenty-fourth avenue assembled to do honor to the twentieth anniversary of the host and hostess. The spacious parlors as well as the large ofl paintings of the bride and groom were profusely decorated with smilax. Part of the evening was spent in progressive high five, music and singing. Among the fortu- nate to capture prizes were: Mrs. Riegel- man of Des Moines, Mrs. 8. Katz and Mr. Gus Deiches. A delightful luncheon was served and many were the toasts offered expressive of the hope to be present at the silver anniversary. Among those present from out of were: Mrs. F, Meyer of Chicago, Miss Bloomingdale of Philadelphia, Mrs. Riegel- man of Des Moines, Mr. Martin Aronson of San Fransisco, Mr. Ben Hellman of Cheyenne, Mr. Franklin, father of Rev. Leo Franklin. The gifts of china and cut glass from their friends were numerous, town Chat of Soclel y. Mr. Arthur Metz is at Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Brogan, who has been very fll, is able to be out again. Mrs. Joy Morton of Chicago is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Lake. Miss Dacy, the milliner, left afternoon for New York Charles B. Ford has gone to Hot Springs, 8. 1), on a business trip. Mrs. M. D. Parker was the guest of Mrs. G. M. Hitcheock last week. Miss Buckeye of Washington is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Gurley. Miss Kinsler entertained a few friends in- formally Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles E. Ford and children have gone east for a six weeks' v Mrs, Love left Thursday for Wisconsin, where she will visit her mother. Mrs. S. Pauline Regers of Denver fs visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Marty, 2321 Harney street. Bishop and Mrs. Tuttie of Misscuri were the guests of Bishop and Mrs. Worthington this week. Mr. Julius Meyer and Mr. Emil Brandeis left for New Orleans last evening for Mardi Gras wezk. Miss Hibbard, who has been the guest of Miss Short, has returned to her home in Kansas City. Miss Lizzie Davenport of Norfolk, Neb., is ing Mr. and Mrs, Nathan Reckord of 109 Stanford Circle, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Lockwood arrived home Wednesday Thursday from a month's trip through Texas | ard Old Mexico. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Julius Houck 6f St. Louis are with the family of Mr. Fred Metz, jr., on Twenty-elghth street, Miss Alice Drake returned from St. Cath- erine’s seminary, Davenport, yesterday, to at- tend the wedding of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Boggs left Wednes- day for Arkansas to be gone two menths. Mr. Boges goes south in search of health. Miss Miller of Franklin, Pa., and Mr. Al- bert Frederick Miller, the groom to be at the Miller-Drake wedding, have arrived in Omaha for the interesting ceremonies. Monday_evening a large reception will be given at Creighton college for Count Creigh- ton. This Is a very pretty compliment, and the affair will doubtless be a great success. Prof. Chatelain gave his fourth reading in French yesterday at the residence of Mrs. John L. ‘Webster. Theso lectures are greatly enjoyed, and are attended by a score or more women ‘every week. Mr. John C. Wharton and his mother, Mrs. Fitzgerald, entertained at dinner Thursday evening Major Halford, Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Morse, Rey. 5. B. and Mrs. McCormick, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carrier, Mr. and Mrs, Wilhelm. C. E. Chapin, who will be remembered by many Omaha people as having been connected with the general freight office of the Missouri Pacific under Mr. J. 0. Phillippi, is now city editor of the St. Louis Post, and is remaking a reputation for himself in newspaper circles, Cards have been received announcing the marriage, February 26, of Miss Mollie Gar- lisch, formerly of this city, to Mr. Arthur Sylvester Luria of New York. Miss Garlisch will_be remembered by many friends in Omaha, who extend to her sincere congratu- lations. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. McWhorter gave a beautiful violet dinner Thursday evening, the table being an artistic picture of lovely napery and cut glass, The guests were: Mr. and Mrs, F. B. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Coe, Judge and Mrs. W. C. Ives, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Burt. Mrs. Frank Bwing of Poppleton avenue re- turned this week from the Ostcopathic insti- tute at Kirksville, Mo., where she has for four months been undergoing treatment for spinal trouble of many years’ standing. Her legion of friends will be glad to learn that her health’ s completely restored. The members of La Rosa Social club will give one of their enjoyable dancing parties at Morand’s dancing academy on Wednesday evening next. The invitations have now been issued. and from the arrangements being mado this will doubtless be one of the best entertainments of its kind that has been given this season A serles of steropticon views of Italian paintings will be given at the Woman's club rooms under the direction of Mrs. Judge Keysor, leader of the art department, beg ginning March 2, at 2 p. m., Early Masters March 5, 5:15 p. m., Da Vinei and Angelo; March 9, 2 p. m., Raphael; Mareh 13, 4:15 p. m., “The Venetians.” The studies used are from Mr. Farrar of Chicago, and are the samo as used in his own lectures, The ob- ject of these lectures is to start a fund for the foundation of an art institute similar to the one now at Chicago. On Tuesday evening last Mr. Al Sander of 2404 Cuming street was very much surprised by a party given in his honor. During the evening the guests were delightfully enter- tained by Mr. A. Sander, who played the violin for dancing, and at a late hour an excellent lunch was served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs, A. H. Sander, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Pulta of Florence, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Arnoldi, Mr. and Mrs, Connelly, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sander, Misses Rooney, M. Hamrick, A. Arnoldi, K Riorden, M. Riorden, Connelly, T. Helmer; Messrs, A. H. Sander, jr., F. C. Slatter, B. Sander, H. Kreger, J. Ford, John Arnoldi, James Arnoldi. Ono of the pleazant parties given the last week was the masquerade given by the Aurora Borealis club last Thursday even- ing. Among those present were: Messrs and Mesdames Sanford, Polter, Bengon, Stu- ben, Wasek, Donahue, Lessentin, Thomas, McKenna and Swoboda; Misses Rderer, Reyen, Chesbro, McKenna, Latsch, Thomas, Rain, Donahue, Cotton, Latsch, Russell, Por. ter, Tait, Cralg, Potter, Festner, Nison, Rus- sell, Huxhold, Adera, Nison, Fredrickson, Latsch and McKenna; Messrs, McKay, Zim- mer, Huxhold, Kirkland, Nicol, Brown, Adera, Craig, Strange, Page, Osborne, Keat- ing, Zimmer, Nison, Horsman, Thomson, Donahue, Smith, Thomson. On February 18 the Woman's club met at its rooms over the Boston store, It was entertained by the department of German lit- erature, the subject being Goethe, Before ths regular program was taken up the meeting was addressed by Mrs. Daniway of Portland, Ore, Mrs. Daniway is enroute from Atlanta, Ga., where she was a delegate to the Equal Rights convention. Mrs., Daniway a I8 brilliant and interesting speaker. The regular program was opened by two German songs {in the original), followed by a paper on the “Loves of Goethe” Mrs, Charles Potter kindly consented to read a paper that had been written by an absent member. The cream of the meeting was a paper written by Miss Bryne on “The Women Goethe Loved.” The program clossd by the reading of a paper by the leader of this department, Mrs. Wegia Tracy, in which she eulogized the immortal bard, IN LOCAL MUSICAL CIRCLES flated Entertainments Wherein Omaha Artists Will Figure This Week, REHEARSALS PROMISE GOOD RESULTS Mme. Muentefering and Franz Adelmann Make an Excellent Impression at Platts- month-Homer Moore to Conduct a Choral Class—Chat of Musicians, A rehearsal of the Apollo club occurred Tuesday night at the Young Men's Christian association hall, and was well attended, about seventy being present. The work in preparation is “Fair Ellen,” the words of which are taken from the old Scotch song, “The Campbells are Coming and Max Brusch s responsible for the music. Every- body seems very much interested and the work 18 progressing finely. Of the $1,000 thought necessary to cover expenses, nearly the whole amount has been subseribed and the promoters feel assured of the success of the enterprise. On account of inconvenience to some of the members the rehearsal night will be changed from Monday to Tuesday evening. The large room in the city hall formerly occupied by the opera festival school has been secured by Mr. Pennell and future rehearsals will be Leld there. The Beethoven String quartet will give its fourth recital this (Sunday) afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, in the rooms of the Woman's club, Sixteenth and Douglas streets. Mme. Muentefering will be the artiste of horior on this occasion, with Herr Franz A‘ieliann, violin. The program will be as follo Quartet—Op, 21, s Un poco Andante—Al tato, Romanze, Andantino. Intermezzo, Allegro molto mas 2ato, Final, Lento—Prestoal Saltarello. Sonate™(for plano and violin) op. 1 ul .Grieg v ed agl- Moderato con moto. Moderato, con Variazioni. Scherzo—Prestissimo. Finale, Adagio non toppo et Moderato con moto. Quartet—Op. 44, No. 1.. Molto Allegro Vivace, Mme. Muentefering and her pupils on the plano, kindly assisted by Mr. Franz Adel- mann, violin, will give a recital next Thurs- day evening at Young Men's Christian asso- clation hall. The program Is as follows: Invitation to the Waltz—(Quartet fo two planos) ...Weber Ist. plano, Mrs. Muentefering, Mrs J. M. Macfarland: 24 plano, Mrs, G. B Tzschuck, Miss Myrtle Coon. Lachtaubchen Migs Annie Coad. Marche Fongroise—(Duo for two planos) v 5 . DeKonski (B 5 s Devor. Melody ‘in F. L RUDIDSteln ...... Mendelssohn Behr Mazurek Paderewski Miss Lulu Scheni. Sonata for Plano and Violin, No. 3, Op. 12 “Héethoven Mme, N z Adelmann, Minuett ... Jiedermann Miss ‘idi b Lyrische Stuecke Miss Caprice Espagnole. Miss Irma Morley Andante and Variatio pianos) . Miss Etta Creighton, Mr Moszkowski Schumann ntefering. Mr. Taber will not give his recital in Trinity cathedral this afternoon on account of being out of the city, and the recital will be postponed indefinitely. For the benefit of the plano fund, a mu- sicale will be given Tuesday evening of this week at the St. Mary's Avenue Congrega- tional church, the program of which will be: Organ Selection . Solo—Day Dream. ‘Btrelozki With viclin obligato by Charies A. Higgins. Mrs. Ely. Quartet— a Plantation Medley b Old Kentucky Home. Thurston Rifles Quartet—First tenor, Wal- lace nd tenor, Coverdale; firsi bass, Richards; second baffs, Hoffman. Solo—The Secret Myrtle 1. Solo—Selected Violin Solo— a Nocturne, op. 9, No. 2 b Hungarian Dance......irahms-Joachim Charles A, Tliggins. (Plano accompaniment by Miss Higgins,) Solo—Selected s aiter Duet—The Fisherman. Miss Johns ani Solo— a Queen of the Earth b Redeemed ¢ Selection (8 Rev. J. uartet—Daffodils . First soprano, Munchoft Miss Johns;'first alto, Mrs, Morton; sec- ond alto, Mrs, Ely. Accompanist; John E. Butler. The following is the program for the mu- sical service at the First Congregational church this evening: Organ— Largo Appassionata, from Sonata No. 2, op. 2. -Beethoven Antfenne Guilmant Andante Grazioso . Sn t Quartet—Selected Mrs. Squires, Mrs. Morton, A Abbott. Offertory—Slumber Eong. ..Bchytte Solo—Lord, God of Abraham, from EIi- jan’... Mendelssohn ..Ganss Jules Limbar Chapin-Sarasati Pinsuti Hultman A. Toote econd soprano, M Postlude, from .Saint Saens A parlor musicale was given on_ the even- ing of the 18th at the home of Mrs. 0. J. King, 1124 Georgia ave , the proceeds to be used toward furnishing a room in the Methodist hospital. Mrs. King is a teacher in the Hanscom Park Methodist Episcopal Sunday school, and the program was ren- dered by her class, every number showing care and cultivation. The program was as follows: PART I, Chorus—Hark! Hark! My Soul... Class. March—Norweglan Bridal Procession..Greig Miss I'rances Standish. Voeal Duet—Rose-Hush Misses Chaff Recitation—Molly . Miss Jennie ‘We: Plano—Austrian Bong, Op. .. Miss Gertle Weaver Plano Duet—Sonata D ... Misses Hertzler and Boyd. Recitation Will Carlton aber Hodges and’ Crawford 7 Kellogi ...Pacher -Mozart Plano—Break of Day .. ..Muller Migs Bertha Tlerizior Vocal Duet—Swallows' Farewell ... Kucken Misses C and Ella ¢ Plano—2 me Mazourka Miss Mabel Vocal-Tit for Tat Miss G Plano—Valse de Conesrt, Op. Mi Chorus—God Be With You Class, “Toyd Henry Pontet @ In D Wienawski Tomer Mr. Homer Moore, who has made a most flattering impression as a singer since his advent in the musical world of Omaha, has been secured to take charge of the music of the First Congregational church. In addi- tion he will conduct a class in vocal cul- ture and choral training in the lecture room of the church for a series of sixteen even- ings, commencing about the first of March. During these lessons Mr. Moore will give some practical talks on musical subjects, in- terspersed with songs and chorus work by way of illustration. lentral church, Twenty- fourth and Dodge, s preparing for a concert to be given Tuesday evening, March 6. This choir has been dolng some good work during the winter under the direction of Prof. Kratz, Tho choir of the Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U, S. Gov't Keport Baking Powder and with the assistance of some prominent local talent will give a good concert, “BY NS How James G. Ninine Was Able to Tel Franeln Wikkon, the Operatio Star. Some years ago the late James G. Blaine and Francls Wilson were follow passengers on @ a transatlantic steamer, and during a convers sation one day Mr. Wilson learned that Mr. Blaine prided himself upon his ability te re- momber names and faces, those of any person he met never escaping him, the statesman claimed. “Do you mean, Mr. Blaine,” sald Wilson, hat 1t T were to eall upon you & year hence you would be able to call me by name and_say where we met?' “Cers tainly,” sald Blaine. The next time Wilson was in Washington Blaine was sccretary of state. One day they met. Wilson, as was his custom, being habited so quietly that he bad a decidedly ministerial look. They shook hands at the desk In the Arlington hotel. “Well, Mr. Wilson,” gald Rlaine, you doing Washington? Have here now ) ,"" unswered Wilson, “I am only on a visit They chatted a while on varicus topics, chlefly those which might be expected to interest a clergyman, and then Blaine went to his carrlage and Wilson started out for a walk. Blaine had not gone a block, however, when he returned to the hotel and said to Manager Bennett: “Will you be kind enough to tell Mr. Wilson that my mistake was only temporary. I knew he was Wilson, the actor, as soon as I got a good view of his legs.” Musicale at Flattsmouth, The P. E. O, German history class of Plattsmouth was splendidly entertalued at the Nome of Mrs. Gerrge Dovey Wednesday even- ing, Mme. Muentefering and Herr Franz Adel- mann belng the solo'sts of honor on this occa= sion. The program opencd with Chopin's “Ballade fn A flat,” played with beautiful effect and waa followed by Herr Adelmann, who gave as a violin solo the Legende by H. Wieniawski, which he rendered in an exceed= ingly skilltul manner. “Mr. Adelmann came as a stranger to a Plattmouth audience, but won the admiration of all by his sympathetio playing,” says a correspondent of The Hee. A beautiful Rubinsteln sonata for piano and violin wus followed by Mendelssohn’s much admired “Andante and Rondo Capricios: This was given by request, as was also Sehu- bert’s *“Serenade,” and no numbers were more thoroughly enjoyed than they. “Faust Fan taste” for violin by Sarasate, and Chopin's “Necturne in ¥ were pleasingly rendered, and after watching eight sweet little glrls in caps, gowns and curls go through a pretty drill the guests reluctantly left, hatlng spent a most enfoyable evening, due largely to the effort of Mrs. C. F. Stoutenborough and Mr, Dovey, who kindly tendered her parlcrs for the recital. Chat of Musicia Miss Bertha Bayliss, well known to many Omaha musicians, is making a big hit i “The Fencing Master” en tour. She Is sup: porting Miss Dorothy Morton, and those whe have scen her say she is stunning. Henry E. Abbey has had another attack of &rip, but he will recover. The opera season in New York has been very profitable. Mr, Abbey sald the other day: “‘Our recelpts on an average of the whole season of thirteen weeks have been §7,000 more each week than last year. Our expenses have been $2,600 a week more than last year, but this leaves us a clear margin of profit of $4,500 on every week of the season. I should say in round numbers that our profits would be about $100,000 in New York.” A person having a reserved scat on a cold, damp night, on the picket fence of the Old Granary burying ground, and listening to Marc Anthony's funeral oration set to the dead march in “Saul,” sung by a dumb man and orchestrated for a broken hand organ, would extract more humor from the situation than from “Dr. Syntax" which De Wolf Hopper ls playing, says the musical critic of the Boston Journal. Ibsen's “Ghosts” is a whirlwind of merriment by the side of it, and spending an evening in a family mausoleum is bubbling mirth in comparison ey Lecture to Ludles. The first of a series of three lectures will be given by Mrs. P. B. Keyes of San Fran- cisco at Royal Arcanum hall, Bee building, tomorrow afternoon. The growing delicacy and lack of endurance and increasing sus- ceptibility to disease among women, espe- cially American women, is due not only to improper treatment, o frequently adopted, but to a defective education relating to the laws that govern and control her physical being. There is no greater study for women than women. Believing this, this course of lectures has been organized under the super- vision of the Viavi company. The instruc- tions given will be simple, untechnical and practical In character. 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