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RECEPTION TO GEN. BROOKE Wedding of Miu_P—upanton and Majur‘ Bhannon the Coming Week's Event. Out but Few of the y—Wedding versaries Save the Week fron Dry Itot=Chat of the People. Bmall Fanctions Call s of Socl | A rocaption testimonial in its character | s to 1 wdered Genera! and Mrs. J. R.| Brooke Wednesday evening from 8 to 10 at the Omalia club. While the detalls of the | T not far enough advanced it is | known that the entertainment mit consisting of Dr. George L. Miller, Rober w. Pat and Frank Hamilton, have about | declded to issuc several hundred invitations, | belfeving that they can through this means | limit the crowd and at the same time mak the reception general in its cb acter. Hon €. F. Manderson Is taking an active interest in the function which fs designed to show General Brooke how mueh this Tegrets his transfer to other milltary A testimonia! committee *ha community fields also been ap- pointed and the gentlemen e actively at work to fittingly honor General Br on the eve of his parturs The rec 1s not to be limited to the club membership. the design of the promoters of the entertain- | ment being to make it r ative in | character, a fitting finale to seven years of residence in Omaha by Gencral and Mrs Brooke | The soclal event of the week will ba the marriage of Miss Elizabeth E. Poppleton, eldest daughter of Hon. and Mrs. A. J Poppleton, and Major W. C. Shannon, sur- geon, U. 8. A., Wednesday, at 2 o'clock, at | the family residence on Sherman avenue Miss Poppleton will be attended by Miss Delia Fears, cousin of the bride-to-be. Dr. Shannon by Lieutenant L. W. V. Kennon of the Sixth infantry, and well known to the older citizens of Omaha, having been stationed here some eight years ago. A recep- tion will fcllow the emony to which some 200 guests have been invited After the marriage the wodded couple will leave for Europe, where they will spend their hone. moon, and after their return to Amerl they will locate at Fort Cu Dr. Shannon will take his r. Mont., where atlon inment, hlo Enters Dr. William and Mrs. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Meeth gave a double cntertain. ment at thelr home, 1612 Lathrop street, on Thursday and Friday evenings. The first evening was devoted to the elders and the second (o the young people. Progressive high five was the feature of Thursday evening. and after a spirited contest among eight sets the first prizes were awarded to Mr. | and Mrs. Fitzmorris and the consolation | prizes to Mrs. Chamberlain and Mr. Car- penter. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Chamberlain, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cobb, Mr. and Mrs, George H Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sackett, Mr. and Mrs. George Wareham, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Potten Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Fitzmorrls, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs Robert Haines, Mr. and Mrs, R. Carleton, the M clson, Miss Reed, Mr. Ware and Mr. Nelsor Friday evening the young people devoted an hour to high five, followed with plano solos by Miss Grace Chamberlain, Miss Ur- lau and Mr. Stanbaugh ud Cham- berlain sang very effectiv and Mr. Nel- son delivered a rec n. The Mandolin club furnis music for the dancing that folowed. Among those present were the Misses Nel- son, M Hattie and Maud Cham- borlain, Pearl and Alma Urlau, Mae Gould Meadimber, Ware, Arnold, Reed, Bergn and Lulu Truckey; Mr. and Mrs. Fred 8ackett, Messrs. Barnum, Montagus, Whit more, Nel:on, Smith, Combs, Scannell, Bun- nell, Stanbaugh, T ) y. An e eon was served on I occas gant lunch- Phitharmonle ¢l The Philharmonic c Enas the season. 1b held its last session of the season at the home of Phil McMillan, 1496 South Sevente:nth strest, Tuesday, April 30, and was most delightfully entertained by the young host. After reviewing the work of the ciub for the pst six months, the mem- bers individually expressed th-mselves as very well satisfied, in fact, quite proud of the work accomplished and the advancement made, and promised their hearty co-operation when' rehea were resumed next October. A chofce musical program fellowed, o ing of several choruses by the nsist- lub and differ- ent members contributed their share to the evening's entertainment by well rendered solos, while the Philharmonic Male quartet elicited merited praise by several well chosen selecti Dainty refreshments followed and first season of the Philharmonic club, ch was such a succsss in every particular, ssed into history and became a sweet mem- ory for all its members. The members pres- ent werc: Misses Margaret Brenman, Katie, Gertle and Annie Rush, Mrs. F. J. Moriarty, Mrs. R. E. Yocum, Lillie Rocheford, Margaret Nora lla McAuliffe and Miss Moriarty; Messrs. James Rush, James J. V. Brennan, R Yocum, Charles | Will Stryker, Frauk Moriarty and McMillan Guests of the evening Sally, Nellie, Annle and Katie Phil Misses Mary, Garvey and Stella Mul rty Years Married. Thursday evening, May 2, will long be remembered by Colonel and Mrs. H. C. AKIn as one of the pleasantest of their lives, Kt was the thirtieth anniversary of their harried life and this fact having come to the attention of some of their friends a sur- prise was organized that was a great suc- ceas. About 9 o'clock there was a great stamping and rush of feet and the party ourst in on them at their residence, Thirtieth and Farnam streets, completely taking them by surprise. Mr. and Mrs. Akin, although considerably carried off their fect by this unexpected advent, were equal to the occa- sion and soon everybody was participating In the pleasures of the evening, which con- sisted of cards, musle and refreshments. Besides Colonel and Mrs. Akin, the party con- sisted of Mr. an1 Mrs. Rheem, Mr. and Mrs. Huntington, Judge and Mrs. W. W. or, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. Allen, Mr. E and Mrs, L. H. Korty, Mr. and Mrs. Ira O. Rhoades, Miss Grace Akin of St. Louls, Messrs. L. F. De Lorimier and H. L. Akin. Scon after their arrival Mr. L. M. Rheem, on behalf of the party, presented the couple with a beautiful ice cream and berry set of hand painted china. The evening was thor- oughly enjoyed by all present and in taking their departure the guests most heartily wished the colonel and his good wife many happy returns of the day. | flver Wed T Anuniversary The twenty-fifth anniversary of the wed- ding of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mios was cele- brated by them on Tuesday, April 30, in a most appropriate manner. In the morning, | in the pr nce of a number of friends, they went through the wedding ce nony at St. Mary Magdalene church, Rev. Father Choka, | viear general of the diocese, cMciating, re newing the vows of love and effection they | hal pledged a quarter of a century bef. d in the evening cutertamed a aumber of ends at their residence, ¥720 Decatu among whom were: Mr. and Mrs. Ca My and Mr Birkhauser, Mr. and Mrs, John Baumer, Mr. and Mrs. Anderes, Mr. and | Mrs. Brosius, Mr. and Mrs. Olmstead, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wyatt, Mr. and Mrs. J. Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald, Mr. and Mrs. W. Spellerberger and Mr. and the | Misses A Me. an) Mrs. Mies have lived in Omaha aver thirty years, are well known and highly respected among the old residents, as was | iestified by the many bandsome presents they received on this oceasion. The Honin May Day Party. “The pleasure of your ccmpany Is re- quested at our May party Saturdsy, May 4, from 3 to 9 p. m., at 2416 Manderson street. Earl Honin, M. Kent Honln.” This Is what gladdened the hearts of about fitty of Omaha's young people yesterday, Tho spaclous house and grounds of Dan B. Honia were thrown open and the young people had a grand, good time. Whole bunches cf bananas, tied to the limbs of the trees seemed to be one of Annte |} | tollowed t Connell H ) e principal attractions. Mrs. J. O'Ferrin of Chieago, Mrs, R. E. McKelvy, Mrs. Wil Latey, Mrs. John Mahoney, Mrs. Coryell, Mrs. Wirth, Mrs. A. Bassire, Miss Maud Kimball and Jessie McGuire assisted Mrs. Honin entertaining the children. There was present: Miss Jennie and Addie Canan, Bessie Finch, Julla Dayton, Beaul Dessire, Luclia Wirth, May Weeks, Inez an Bessis 'Latey, Ellen and Helen Honin, Is dlle McKelvy, Pearl and Winn 1 sell ) y, Helen Cott, Josephine Eva apd May ney; Masters and_Arthur Jans'n, Ernest Drayton, r Redick, Harry Weel Hardy Stevens, 1 Harry Donuelly Valter and Clyde Edmon Bassire, Mr, and Mrs. ¥ Entertain. A most enjoyable five party was glven by Mr. and Mrs, R. J. Dinning at their residence on t. Mary's avenue Wed- nesday evening, May 1. Throughout the louse roscs, plnks and smilax were used In decoration with charming effect, and the refreshmen ken of aftor the evening spirited contest were delicious and daintily served. Mrs. A. E. Hutchison won the ladies first prize, an exquisite piece of cut glass, and Mrs. P. Shoemaker the sccond prize, a pleture of St. Cecella listening to the angels. Mr. J. E. Preston was the fortunate winn of a sliver key ring and chain, Mr. John . Knox proving an able second by becoming th essor of a handsome pocket knife Fiand, whars st wim spend the summer with | her parents. | Mr. and Mrs. C. . Weller have returned tom New York. Mrs. Zern Snow and her two chiliren are guests at Hillside. Mr. and Mrs. Gaorge Barker returned from Detrolt on Sunday. Mrs rga Clayton and son returned on Saturday from Aurora, 111 Mrs. J. E. Knox entertained the Harmony club at cards last evening. Miss Bmily Wakeley is slowly recovering | from a severe attack of peritonitis SONGS FOR THE PEOPLE Prizes Offered for, Vorses that Tell Heart Btories of the Toiling Masses. WHAT (MM!\'_OFF[RS THIS WEEK Closing Recltal of the Musical Section of the Woman's Club—Second Organ Con- r. Lee we Chicago Tuesday to at- - t y[>] a l||| ting wl' ra \rh I;K»urmlwnl ¥ | cert at nity Church—Chat Mr. and Mrs, A. Cudahy, infant and of the Musiclans. nurse have returned from California. Mr. and Mrs. Tatum entertain the Bon Ami club at their residence Monday evening | Mr. W. L. Tomlins, for many years direc Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Koopman bave moved | tor of the Apollo Musical club of Chicago | trom Corby street to 101 Stanford Circle | and an enthusiastic apostle and promoter of | Mr. and Mrs. Wright have left the Shriner | singing for and by the American people, gives S8 taken "";" h""""l'“' HUTE "l"'”"“‘- 1mu: h useful and Interesting information re- Mr. John Creighton _returned home | coraing the past and present work of the entucky are the guests of Mrs. John D, |Cular calling for original songs, distinctively Creighton. | American in character, which is being sent Mrs. Adda Wickersham of Dos Moines is | to the press of the country. After reviewlng [the guest of Mrs. C. H. Davidson, 2627 | the concerts for working people Inaugurated Parker street. ‘hy the Apollo club in 1889 he outlines Died, Sunday evening, the infant daughter | the outgrowth of these coucerts embodied in of Dr. and Mrs. Ewing Brown, after a pro- R TR T | children’s ve: | and settlements classe: of Ch Ua Ll L , and the work- guests prosent, who fillad eleven | Mr. Charles W. Hamilton fs recovering enie. shed ety tables, were follows: Mr. and Mrs. | rapidly after a_very serious operation per- | 8 people's ‘l" e ',“':“ Illh\":;w::l.;ig English, Mr. and Mrs. Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. | formed last we-k. ally directed by Mr. Tomlins. He : Pettibone, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. and | Mre Frank E. Nye and daughtetr left| “The residents have given the work hearty Mrs. Loudon, Mr, and Mrs. Preston, Mr. and | wyeqnesday for the east, where they will |encouragement, and Mr. H. N. Higinbotham Mrs. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm, Dr. | paeq the summer. | has collected a fund for its support. The o Mre St M M. Koo “Majes | Mr. and Mrs. Cady and Miss Cady returncd | possibilities of the work are fmmeasurable, so and Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Canfield, | to Omaha Monday "evening last after a de- |1a is the fleld and so great the cravings and Mrs, Shoemaker, Mr. and Mrs, [1htful trip abroad of the pupils. Up to the present time, how- Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth, Mr. and | Mr. ani Mrs, H. H. Hake have sold their | ever, there have been limitations. The work Mrs, Rennard. Mr. and Mrs. Johannis. Mr. | home on Dark avenue and have taken rooms |ing force of teachers is inadequate; the funds and Mrs. Barrows, Mr. and Mrs. Baughman, | at the Murray hotel | at Mr. Higinbotham's disposal are insufficient Miss Knox, Mr. Cookson, Mr. Wood. ank and Mr. Mrs Atien Koch Entertainy. Mrs. Allen Koch, 2120 Wirt street, has glven many pretty entertainments, but per- haps more enjoyable than that of Thursday afternoon, when she threw open her doors to a bevy of bright, daintily gowned women, who were bidden, from 2 to 5 o'clock The florist had done justice to the hospitable home, for ferns and palms peeped forth from many a nook and corner, while roses and carnations vied with each other in giving color to the occasion. A mandolin club played through the after- noon and after the numerous and pretty conceits in fancy work were laid away freshments were served, roses being placed for each guest Small tables were used and each glittered with a choice bit of odd china or silver, that told the story of some pleasant season of travel Among those invited were: Mesdames D. Van Court, B. Benedict, E. V. Lewls, neer Otis, Hoobler, J. €. Whinnery, K none| aford, Wil Rector, Charles Scoville, Dr. miston, O. P. Goodman, Dr. Ward, Fred Lowe, H. E. Cole, H. J. Penfold, D. Talbot, C. F. Weller, E. Sterricker, G. F. Bergner, 0. H. Curtls, W. C. Drake, Warren, M Warren, Miss Armbruster and Miss Francis Roder. Murred Under the preading Treos, At the home of the bride's parents at West Point, Neb., on Thursday, April 27, occurred the marriage of Mr. James C. Bishop cf Omaha and Miss Liilian Leffert of West Point. It being an ideal spring morning, handsome rugs were spread on th> lawn um large shade (rees near the house, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. L. Pear- son, little Ruth Thompson bearing the wed. ding ring on a silk cushion. After the cere mony a dainty wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mrs, Frank Klokes, the happy couple leaving later for Lincoln amidst a shower of rics and shoes. The prescnts were many and o Tha groom is a popular Sherman avenue druggist, who count his riends hout number. The bride is a most estimable young lady, a former resident of Omaha, and an c worker in church cir A reception of friends was groom's new home, 4245 Gran Saturday evening, when abo guests partook of delicious refreshments, M. I May f The fourth annual May pa Men's institute, given at emy on Wednesday evening, Joyable success. Threatening wi not dampen the ardor of the youn who trooped in to the numb:r of ninety coup! Although the temperature was slightly above the dancing point, it had no effect on the danc and for three hours pleasure reigned supreme The success of the series of socials given by the institute during the past season is almost entirely due to the efforts of the committee, the members of which spared no effort to contribute to the pleasure of the in- vited guests. The members of the committee are John J. Riley, F. A. Koester ) Sawtell, F. B. Murray, T. A. Malone, A. Murphy, J. P. Russell, Daniel Lap:y Rasgorshek, T. L. McDonald and Messrs, Bowman, Drummy and the on ted rty. ty of the Young Chambers’ acad- was a most en- ther did people, Dolan. Enteriained by the Patriarchal Cirele. Wednesday evening at their rooms in the Patterson block the Patriarchal Circle gave a very pleasant entertainment to a few of their friends and ladies, the following pro- gram being rendered 1 Piano Solo.... Autoharp Sol Hits and M Vocal Solo—Anchore tecitation Baritone Solo Refreshmen de te 1e Duftie L. Hopper D, Elliott e, ..W. F. Holcolm followed the program and then' the guests spent the balance of the evening at progressive high five. At a rather late hour the party separated for their homes well pleased with their evening's enjoyment. Pleasant Duneing Party. A most delightful dancing party was given at the home of Mrs. Rex, 1312 South Sixth street, Thursday evening. The rooms were pretiily arranged for the evening, and all enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Refresh- ments were served at an early hour. Among those invited were: Misses A. Bergquist, H. Bergquist, H. Vinquist, E. Vinquist, L. Augstmann, R. Augstmann, B. Dicteh, R. Swaglety, B. Klee, L. Klee, J. Benson, H. Anderson, Mrs. Pexter, Mrs Rex; the gentlemen were: Messrs. G. Ben- son,” O. Rosengreen, O. Vinquist, W. Ben- son, J. Benson, J. Atenham, V. Benson, A. Gear, Riobaska, A. Anderson, H. E. Mc- The Banjo and Guitar club of the High school class of '96 was entertained by Clar- e Thurston Saturday evening at the resi- dence of his parents on Farnam street. Tho young gentlemen brought their instruments and were accompanied by young lady friends, and the cvening was pleasantly ent in music and in playing various games Light refreshments were servel during the evening, recitations and speeches. The present were: Anthony Gsantner, Carl Will Godso, Fred Dale, Rob Towne, Arthur Welshans, Ben Cotton, Rob Hunter, Righter Wood and Kenneth Evans; Josephine S ton, Ora owe, Birdie Balbach, Je Esmond, Belle Goldsmi Bue. :ks, Charlotte and Mabel Barbe Miss Painter Surprised. the cvening of May day Miss on llie Palnter, at her home, 2303 South Fourteenth | street, was made the happy reciplent of a surprise party tendered by her schoolmates, who came enmasse, loaded with happy faces, bottles of fun and baskets of refreshments An evening of pleasure ensued, such as only the happy school girl and boy can create. There w present Misces Birdle Powell, Allle Powell, Ruth-Hammond, Georgle Ric rds, Vivian Rezner, Louise Jones, Patricia Naughton, Nettie Schaub, Myrtle Saulsiver and Alice Buchanan; Messrs. Hilmes, Brad. ley Smith, Fred Naughton, Wilson Buchanan, Walter Hul, Lewis Schaub, Roy Richards, Carl Bock, Albert Krichner and Erle Painter. Chat of *oclel ople. Mrs. Dallas Bache is visiting at Fort Kau. Miss Ida Pundt day. Dr. Brash of Albion was in town a few days this week. Mrs. John Guild will leave Omaha next Wednesday for New York, emrouts te Scot- ¥, went to St. Louls Wedn>s Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Mackay are the recipi- ents of congratulations upon the birth of a son Thursday morning. Mr. B. Rosenthal of Omaha was in Paris | last week and r. ered at the Paris office of | v the Now Yorlk Herid, Honor at the World's fair. sense that we need, not eongs of conquest or and there is a deplorable dearth of appropri- ate musie,” especially good songs which in character are distinctly American. That was truly an American idea to place the ‘plough in the very center of the Court of It is in the same Mrs. J. W. Fisher and children of Quincy, | Son ' ; 4 songs of tawdry sentimentality, but Songs o I, are visitiig with Mr. and Mrs. C. F.|{ne fireside and of the family, and especially Weller, 2103 Wirt street. | songs which dignify labor and express its Mr. and Mrs. Fred Race left Thursday to|hopes of emancipation. There is good author- attend the silver wedding of Senator Allen at his home in Madison, Neb. John W. Hosier leaves this evening for the cast. He has been called to New York City | by the fliness of his father. Miss Henderson, who has been the guest | of Mrs. Warren Switzler, returned to her home In St. Louls on Friday. Mrs. T. M. Orr and Mrs. O. 8. Hoffman have gone east on a two weeks' visit. They | are at present in New Haven. ity for the statement that In labor assem blles and kindred gatherings the distinctively labor songs are too often only those which were born cut of the bitterness of past strite, such as that of Homestead and Pullman, the spirit of swhich, aside from the doggerel of its word expression should never be volced in song." In this connection a letter signed by Jane Adlams, H. N. Higinbotham and W. L. Tom- lins invites manuscript copy of original songs in verse form not to exceed four verses to Mr. B. B. Wood, after a protracted stay [SOn&, under a few ple conditlo The in Tampa, Fla., returned home last Sunday, | Competitior e Sk tn e very much improved in health. United States, the awards to be made by f Henry D. Lloyd, John Vance Cheney and Mrs, Dradley has gone to visit her sister, | ganjin Garland. The sougs must be adapted Whose husband, Colonel Smith, Is governor | or music setting, but not set to music of of the Soldiers” Home at Leavenworth, Kan. |y “kind. -~ Al manuscripts should be Mrs. Charles Urquhart,” accompanied by | marked “Hull-House” Prize Song Competi- her two sons and her mother, Mrs. E. P.|tion” and addressed to W. L. Tomlins, Cen- Davis, left on Friday for Boston to study |tral Music hall, Chicago, the competition re- musie. maining open for sixty days. For the best Mrs. C. B. Schmidt left for Pueblo, Colo., | Song complying with the above condition is last week, whero she will remain a few | Offered a first prize of $100, a second prize of weeks, and will then go up in the mountains | $5 a third prize of $25 and sums not to for the summer. exceed $10 for all compositions receiving hon- Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Buchanan are seriously | °r2ble mention. | considering the advisability of a sea voyage | After the awards are made, the accepted for Mr. Buchanan's health, and they ngs will be published in the public press planning a trip to Europe. and x;m«h- composition invited under certain stated « . ~ - 1 r tnese music settings 136 2ol LI U QL Sl T ranging from $100 to of his daughter, Mrs. A. M. | $10 will be given. | Slxty days additional time sher Is recovering from inju-| to pe allowed for this purpose. The com- rles received from a severe fall pleted songs, words and music, will then be Mrs. Lyle Dickey and children return to- day frcm a visit to Top ka, Kan., whera they have been attending the wedding of Mrs, published at the lowest possible price to in- sure their wides§i istribution: Probably cents for a compldte sct, and the profits, if D sister, Miss Myra Williams, any, will be giverf to the charities conne Mr. R. C. Patterson, who has been tn S, [ With Hull-House. 5 Louis for two weeks, returncd y Rl - ? S AR AR : Netwithstanding the fact that many mem- g ","u':, few days for Cribple Creel. Colo. | bers of the Woman's club were busy Wednes. day afterncon with the May Day edition of The Bee a large god fashionable audience assembled in the club rcom to hear the last a St Louis and Kansas City syndicate. A. Hultman will give in his church, and Divenport streets, next d i musicale of the seasen. - Before she opening vening, May 9, his farewell con-|or the program the department held a busi- . assisted by Martin Cahn, Mrs. Cahn, | pegs meeting, at which Mrs. Buchanan was yrtle Coon, J. E. Butler, Burt Butler and ynanimously re-elected leader for the coming CLLC year. She, however, declined to serve a Miss Mary Duryea and Miss Fanny Duryea | a committee compozed of Mrs, Melntosh, left Wedn:sday for Yonks Y., to E Mrs. Squires was appointed to join their par:nts, and to ultimately mak a and report at the fir:st club their home in Brooklyn, to which city Dr.|meeting in October. It was the express Duryea has bLeen cail:d. i that Mrs. Buchanan would reconsic Paul Horbach yesterday received a decision and accept the position w letter from his father, John A, Horbach, who | £he has so ably filled for the past two ye is now in the land of the Egyptians. The | The following resolutions presented by Mrs letter was dated at Cairo and reported Mr. Buchanan were unanimously adopted ant Mrs. Horbach as enjoying their tour im- | Where - musiclans of Omah mense me; of our club, feeling a the growth of music for music's sak Invitations have been fssued for an “Every- | aifef s most cheerfully body's Birthday Party” for the benefit of | be it the First Christian church Tuesday evening | Resolved, That we, the members of this week at the residence of Mr. Charles | Musical soclety of the Omaha W E. Ford, from 3 to 6 and 7 to 10 p. m., 1 ~hxll), h.nrl“rlfl:v‘ul! u)le(r Bra Illlfl :m»;'u lation - 4 o and ‘unbounded thanks, anl be it also NOtUsERIEtrAeeond ayento, Resolved, That we extend our thankful om time to time, Invitations have been ued by Mr. and | acknowledgments to the press of Omaha . Eugene A. Mills for the marriage of | for their kindness in publishing our notices r daughter, Alda Elizabeth, to Mr. George | and our prog and their encouragement friendly Arthur Rathbus 5 5 wat these resolutions be spread Wednesday afternoon, May | It 15, at 4 o'clock at the residence of the [ Resolved, 0 parants, 120 North Thirty-inth street, | JPOR our, fecords und that a copy of ‘them arrie ',' N Monday, April The program was unusually fine and was AL AT e Orene gL ) thoroughly enjoyed. Rarely, It ever, has an Wy, e My 3. Dutcher, daughter | gman, gudience listened to such artistic and of the late Rodney Dutcher of Omaha. Rev. | Smana audience llsiencd to such artietle and D e o M and Sher® o, Eplscopal | pyentefering and Mrs. MeIntosh. Both are s L Ahe s Jaroae il mplished planistes, but apart from that May A6, S 8 ke City after | 4y re was clearly a most sympathetic feeling i NI O it visible throughout their playing which is not "l““‘”‘“ “"‘.\ ”“"m‘ "',‘: o "’k““]}'- Mr. | usually to be met with among the best of and Mrs. C. N, Deltz, Mr. Frank Colpetaer | musicians without long training and practice and Miss Colpetzer returned from their de- | hhyicans W ! ¥ otent director. The two Chopin minor Concerto” and ‘“Rondo -were given with especial pre- harmony of expression. M under a compe numbers—** tn C major’ cision and lightful European trip last Monday evening. | While away they met a nunber of friends and a few Omaha people, among them being ex-Governor Crounse and daugaters. Estabrook, a favorite with Omaha audienc Married, on Monday, April 22 o | appeared in two numbers, “Arise for the City, Utah, Mr. Vanner Chrone of Evanston, | World Rejcices,” by Ries, and a group of Wyo., to Miss Bessie B. Dutcher, daughter | thre2 songs by McDowell, Nevin and Roy L of the late Rodney Dutcher of Omaha. Rev. | Smith. As usual she was warmly and de- D. D. Wallace of St. Peter's chapel of the | servedly applaud Episcopal church officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Mr. Homer Moore gave a most entertain- Chrone will _be at home in Salt Lake City | Ing talk on the viola-alto, a solo Instrument after May 15. heard for tne first time in Omaha at this Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Thayer of Colorado | Fecital. In closing his remarks Mr. Moore passed through Omaha on Wednesday last | Paid the society a rare compliment for its On their way to New York, Mr. Thayer to | eforts in bebalf of all that is highest and attend the annual convention. ot tha ot | best in music. Among other good things the men of the United States. of which ha iy | society has always been prompt to recognize president. Mr. and Mrs. Thayer have a han. | abllity, even when coming unheralded and Quet and reception given in their honor i | unknown. Last Wednesday 'Mr. Rudolph Bozton on May 8, at the Coply Square hotel. | Engel was introduced to Omaba muslc lovers ) 2 ; as a sclolst of undoubted ability on the oL fod on, donce, 1678 Mot ettonteh | viola-alto. This b atrument, resewbling both s L e ighta the violin and ’cello, has recently been in- b ey ovhiak, i Banor of (he | vented by MF. Hermiann Ritter, maker and f ¢ - Bl togcher of the viola, and a well known com- Rogers, mother of Mr. Newton. The menu | WA 31 i l0l" s "0ne 0f the. two per- was complete and reflects great credit on the | tormers on this instrument in the United charming young hostess. Among those | giates and is a pupr of Mr. Ritter. He is present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. Farnsley, | g thorough musician and a pianist of un- Mr. and Mrs. Tilliston, Mr. and Mrs. J.|gestioned abllity. ‘Tt is heped he will re- Farusley, Mr. and Mrs. Newton, Mrs. A. B. | put 05 G1q Telp: to make our city the RO Mrs. M. C. Roberts, Miss Hattle | pit oot “center of the west. | Tilliston. | At the close of. fhe program Mrs. Buchanan The following personal appeared in Har- | presented to the club a group of beautiful per's Bazar of April 27, and is a most com- | portralts of Beethoven, Mozart, Wagner, plimentary notic: to an Omaha girl: “Miss | Schumann and &dezt. On behalt of the Adnes Van Gieson of Omaha, Neb., a gifted | elub Mrs. F. M. Ford accepted the gift of ung elocutioniss, has been received with | the musical department In her usual fortu- marked approval by drawing rocm and studio | nate manner and the meeting adjourned amid audieness in the east. Miss Van Gieson is|a shower of ccngratulations. endowed with rare personal magnetism, a sympathetic voice and a very interesting fac Eugeno Ysaye, thie: Belgian violinist, will and manner. She is highly connect:q so heard in Omaha at Boyd's Tuesday even- | cially, and has chosen profession from | ing, June 4. It is through the untiring love of literature and pleasure in Its choice | €fforts of Mr. Adolph Meyer and sistence that music lovers will hav to listen to this great artizt. Sinc arrival in this country it has been one con- interpretation.” — Hunting Fear aud Fell from a Cifr. SILVER CITY, N. M., May 4.—The body of N. D. Hutton, a reporter on the Chicago Tribune, was brought in here today, fright- entient asculine, The violin in bis hand seems a living, being. His style isi‘essentially n and is yet graceful to the verge of coquetry. | fully mangled. He was bear hunting near [ Ho possessss marvelously the secret of the the Gila hot springs yesterday when his horse | bel canto, for even In’ passages of mere slipped on a smooth rock and both went over | bravura, or to exhibit the instrument, he a cliff. Hutton's neck was broken. The bod; was ehipped east. st succeeds by an almost imperceptible length- Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U. 8. Gov't Report Baki RO Q!. Powdne% ABSOLUTELY PURE tinuous triumph wherever he has appeared. | ening of some cssential note, making the | melodic phrase etand out as clear as though | played upon another instrument. He has a superb staccato, particularly in the down bow. From the first moment that his bow touches the strings you feel the Influence of his personality. There can be but one | opinion about M. Yeaye as an artist, it he | be not, as has been said, absolutely the greatest living violinist, he Is certainly | among the very first, and the question of | degree is hardly worth discussing in his case | any more than it was in that of M. Pade- rewski, | From the present outlook for the | mandolin, guitar and banfo concert at Boyt Tuesday evening will be at a premium on the | day of the concert. In anticipation of the rush _arrangements have been made by which buyers of seats can procure numbers as carly as 7 o'clock on Monday morning, May { 6. The box office opens at 9 o'clock on that { morning and persons having bought tickots In advance can have them then exchanged for seats, Following is the program of the | concert: PART 1 sdnish Sutoriug Mandolin lo—Aria from Quee ...Crosby Stult Gounod | annie Hands-Kronberg. t Wheel.... ell perial Banjo and Guitar C1 | Solo—Fantasia from Stra | w Verdi nberg | Adagio Cantabile idue Mandolin and Guitar e i PART 1L | fla Waltz..... Gl e Db Mandolin O | 1l Duet—Hark to the Mandolin. .. Parker e Hands-Kronberg and 8. Kronberg and Orchestra Accompaniment Quickstep—Merry Trav Albrecht | Hanjo and ¢ Banjo Solo—Dieuxieme » op 58...Godard 1. H. Cummings. March—The Rifte Regiment............. Sousa Mandolin Orchestra, Mr. Taber will give his second recital in Unity church this evening at 8 o'clock. The following program of popular music will be given i PART I. essional March.. Grand Proc (a) Huntin (b) Gavotte— Romanc Screnade Whitney (By request) PART 1L Johemian Girl Overtur. Slumber dy in C ... b Triumphal March ... The Omaha Banjo club will give Its sec- ond annual concert at the Young Men's Christian association hall on May 13, making it the last of the series of ps” being given at the Young Men's Christian assoc tion. The following program will be pre sente On the Mill Dam (Galop).. .lhlr!r’ Omaha Banjo Orcles Parlor Magie...........Prof. Violin Sols, Piano™ Accom ersonation of ‘Sol ‘Smith 8. Thompson ¢ Traveler Quickstep........ Omaha Banjo Clul 0. rd Duntan Imj Russell, Mer: SopranoSolo ion Song Pr Omaha Ti George I itoe, Accompanist. Comic Miss Nathania Anspacher, ber vocal studies in New York City under Carl Riegg, formerly of Dresden, was es- pecially honored last week. Through the kindness of Manager Abbey of the Metropoli- tan opera house Miss Anspacher had a private pursuing hearing in the Metropolitan opera house be- fore Managers Abbey and Parry and the great Maestro, Sig. Bevignani. She sang the Page Arfa, Lieti Signor, from * Hugue- nots.” The above masters, especially Sig. Bevignani, shook hands and said, “Bravo! bravo! you have a very fine voice and a great re before you.” In answer to a birthplace of Patr late P, ilmg December 25, 182 loist Mr. Gilmore question relative to the | c Sarsfleld Gilmore. The e was born near Dublin In th e of a s0- was not a perform-r on THE AND FOLLOWIN i THREE examples of the weaver's art. Our entire fourth floor is Oriental palace. bition and sale. A er A Plguoa— $5 ‘-{} $3 Sole Agents for Omaha and Nebraska. | Dedlers Supplied at Factory Prices, | gers who s ny Instrument, although now and then he played the ‘cello and viola. He was a fair performer on the plano aud composed much dance and military music. | by the Sutorius Mandolin and Guitar club. Mr. Hans Albert wiil assume th: con- ductorship of the Liederkranz Soveral of our musicians were In City last week attenda opera. Mr. Pennell s authority for statement that Walter Damro never s0 well as during this engagement upon the Vesta Tilley Hax Canght On. As a sample of the latest English hall ditty the following now sung by Vesta Tilley at Tony Pastor’s, New York, gives some idea as to the style across the drink and is called by the poetlc title “The Sad Sea Waves.” In the glorious summer season takes a trip To. the seasid they gayly Married men Jo music everybody in the sands or enjoyment, Kip. with wives and nies on the mash, children, 1 Pr 4 who seck for husbands who have pockets full of cash By the sad fea waves, where the ladies Took so eharmin By the sad sea waves in the glorious summer time, With their fetching smiles and dresses, Rosy lips and golden tresses Shady nooks and sly caresse By th A waves, “Captain Wallop 'Em’* and “French Mam- zelle” are the titles of two more of her songs, and these she had never sung before last Monday night. The chorus of “‘Captain Wallop 'Em" is as follows: When 1 was captain of the Saucy by gosh! We chased the pettifoggers off the main— by gum! When once the foemen caught my eye, they knew they had to fly or die! I tell the truth, I scorn a lie—by gosh, by gum! They all knew Captain Wallop ‘Em. Miss Tilley may go to Chicago and play the leading role in Henlerson's new spectac, Jane but she has not yet made up her miud whether to accept or not. —————— Passengors from Europo. NEW YORK, May 4.—Among the passon- gers arriving on the Paris from Southampton day were General J. K. Marshall Brown, ex- Mayor Thomas F. Gilroy, Hon. J. B. Jackson first secretary of the United States embassy to Berlin, and Mr. J. M. C. Wiley, United States consul at Bordeaux. Mrs .John W. Mackay, who arrived on rd the Paris, comes, she says, on the ad- of physiclans who sald the sea voyage would greatly relieve the asthma which has been bothering her for some time. LIVERPOOL, May 4.—Among the passen- led for New York today on board the Cunard line steamer Lucania are T. B, Aldrich, C. F. Benson, A. J. Rutherford and the earl of Westmeath, Miss Ruth Lyman Cobb Elocutionist, Has been persuaded to locate In Omaha and work in her profession. Miss Cobb is a graduate from the Philadelphia National Schol of peution @ Oratory, with the degrees B. E. and I and is p to give le ns in Elocution, turs and Delsarte, also to aceept ments for public readir For Inform: tion in regard to prices call on or addre Ruth L. Cobb, No. 74 North 19th s ons in voice and gesture to ministers, t price. GRAND EXHIBITION TOPAKYAN COLLECTION ORIENTAL RUGS CARPETS AND PORTIERES Exhibition Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and 7. TO BE SOLD AT Absolute Auction Sale Wednesday, May 8, at 10 a m. and 2 p. m,, DAYS . AM 2 HOURS. 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