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Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Last Party of the ParnelI's.

Nearly "a hundred couples of the Parnell
Social club danced merrily to the music of
Hoffman's orchestra on Wednesday evening
at Cunningham's hall. 1t was their final
party for the season, and they were deter
mined to make the most of it. The genial
MIR. S. E.. Collins ana his lady, Miss Maggie
Fitzmorris, most skillfully led the grand
march. Mr.. w. H. Franklin sustained the
honor of master of ceremonies. The follow
ing were the members of the various commit
tees: Morris Cain, John Kervin, S. E. Col
Inns, t. Conway, Louis COnnelley, j. Il. Fitz-
morris and j. j. Lloyd. The club has been
in successful operation for three years and it
is probably that il will be again resumed next
November.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Burns Club.

This organization Of Scots gave their final
monthly party for the season on Friday even
ing at Metropolitan hall. In addition to the
usual dances, a number of musical and poet
ical selections were rendered most accptably,
the participant being Mrs. Martin, who gave
a Scottish song, and MISS Shepard and Alex
ander Lyall, who delivered recitations. Nc
gathering of the members of the Burns club
would be complete without a highland fling,
and Mr.. William Ross, with an ease that
comes from long practice, danced this TO the
satisfaction of the spectators. The only
thing that in any way cast a shadow over the
gathering was the memory of the fact that
at their last gathering a month ago Jameson
was with them, towering above them all in
the vigor of early manhood, and to-day he
sleeps in an untimely grave.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
A Musical Day.

The German Singing society Of Council
Bluffs has invited the different Omaha sing
ing societies to Join with them in a grand
celebration to-day. One of the leading fea-
lures of the day is the presentation to this
society of a silk banner by the German ladies
of the Bluffs. This occurs at II a. IN. AT
noon a procession will be formed and march
to Bucks garden, where a barbecue will be.
held and a concert given, In the evening the
garden will be illuminated and a ball given
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
A Pleasant Dinner Party.

Mr.. Fred. Balch, the very genial proprietor
of the Barker, entertained the members of
the Elks lodge who went to Salt Lake last
month, at a pleasant and enjoyable dinner
last Sunday afternoon. The pleasures of the
Salt Lake trip were very gladly recalled and
talked over and the incidents of the trip
gladly reviewed. There. was no regular
order OF speech-making, although very pleas
ant addresses were made by Mr.. John Fran
els and Hon. w. F.. Bechel. MIR. Balch has
the thanks of the seven other members who
made up the party for a very pleasant day
and a bounteous dinner.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Mrs. HelIer's Roman Reception.

Mrs. Heller rewarded the young ladies
who rendered her such valuable service IN
the Roman booth at the May fete by tender
ing them a delightful party on last Saturday
evening, at her home, 224 North Eighteenth
street. Among those present were the
Misses Fonda, Clark, Wakely, Hughes,
Moore, Smith, Karbach, Doane, Coburn, Oh
liver, from Council Bluffs, la, Touzalin, Bal
~lantine, Yates, Crandall and Bronson. The
Messrs. Mccormick, Redick, Smith, Ballan-
tine, Bowman, Rustin, Heth, Fonda, O'Reilly,
Morford, Baddolet and Ellis. The Mesdames
Touzalln, Bronson and Vail were spectators.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Social.

The A. O.. U. w. held their dedicatory SER
vices and first annual social on Wednesday
evening and it proved to be one of the most
delightful events of the week. The new hall
on the corner of Fifteenth and Farnam, in
the Barker block, has been occupied only 4
few weeks by the order and with its fresh
and bright appearance was very attractive.
Flags were effectively used in decorating the
walls and wrapping the pillars. The hall
was filled to overlooking with member and
guests, and a number stood in the hat room
and halls, unable to gain entrance. The
master of ceremonies was S.. r.. Potter. The
first of the exercises consisted of the follow
ing programme of interesting features,
nearly all Of which were encored:
Solo. ."Sleep Well Sweet Angel,
Mr.. Nat Brigham.
Response to the Mayor MT; H. Creighton
A. M. Weir and j. McEwing.
Mr.. r. Aver.
Song. .."White Squall'
Mrs. S. b. Roberts.
song Selected
Mrs. Clappe.
Address ...... DIR. II Benson
Quartette. ......... "Roselein i'm VALID"
Herman Lodge No. 90.
This was followed by elegant refreshments
of which the ice cream particularly was rel
ished. After all were duly refreshed the
chairs were removed from the hall and the
remainder of the evening devoted TO dancing.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Plymouth Social.

The Plymouth Aid society of Kountze adj
dition held their last meeting at the residence
OF Mr.. John E. Edwards, Thursday evening.
One of the leading features of the occasion
was the matching of aprons and neckties.
The holder of a tie had to look after the lady
whose apron matched it. A number of
prizes were given. The first prize for best
hemmer was a rare bouquet of exotic flores
cence, and was captured by James Conrad.
Mr.. Van Court took the other prize (boooy),
a fragrant cabbage head. The affair was
Throughout a jolly one.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Educational Society Ball.

The Workingmen's Educational society
gave their first annua ball last evening at
Metz's hall. The proceeds are for the special
benefit of their new library, and the enter
tainment was well attended, as it deserved to
be-. Thu evening was a little warm, but a
well-waXed floor and good music in a meas
ure more than counterbalanced this diff
Guilty.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
He Will Do Europe.

The Rev. w. j. Harsha has had the good
fortune TO be one of the thirty Presbyterian
ministers of the United States who will rep
resent America in the grand Pan P~resbyte-
rian council TO be held in London this sum
mer. He is the youngest American delegate,
and the appointment is a high honor. After
travel in various parts Of England, Scotland
and Wales. He next goes to France, Ger
many, Switzerland and down into Italy as
far as Florence. He returns TO. Omaha in
the fan. This will be his first trip across the
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Dinner Party.

Miss Paulina Goldsmith gave an elegant
dinner party to a number of her friends at
her home, 1923 Dodge on last Sunday.
Among those present were: Miss Annie
Hoffman, of New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Abel, of Denver: Miss Title Newman, S. j.
Fisher, Gus Deitches, S. Oberfelder, Albert
Calm, r. Silberstein, julius Meyer and l.. M.
Rodpr
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Ladies' Musical Society.

The ladies' Musical society gave their BIZ
weekly concert at Meyers hall on Wednes-
day afternoon. The instrumental music was
furnished by Mrs. g. Nj. Hitchcock, Mrs.
Henshaw and Martin Calm the vocal num-
beers by Miss Jsaacs and Nat Brigham. 1t
was an elegantn concert, well attended, and
despite the fact that the audience was COM
prised'of ladies who rs Il rule are undemonstra
tive, several hearty rounds of applause were
given each participant.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Now For a Good Fish.

R.. s.. Mccormick, Marsh Kennard, George
G. Ames, W.. G. Albright, JEFF w. Bedford
and E. II. Duke left Wednesday evening for
lake Osakis, Minnesota, to be gone two
weeks with the reel and rod. 1t is stated
that several members of this party were in
favor of fishing in Iowa waters, but their ex-
perience of last season caused them to deter
mine to try their luck IN another state.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27

The Odd Fellows of Goodrich lodge gave a
calico ball Friday evening at their elegant
hall on the corner of Saunders and Paul
streets. All the ladies were attired in cal
leo dresses and they appeared Just as charm
ing as though dressed in silks and satins.
The grand march was led by Mr.. w. A. Van
nice and Miss Minnie Walker. The supper
at midnight consisted of strawberries, cake
and ice cream and was greatly relished.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
MEMS SHOES.

90 pairs Mems Solid Seamless Shoes,
Lace and Button, $l.S0; regular price
$3.50.
70 pairs Mems heavy bright Dongola
Congress Shoes. 1927; regular price 81
1o6 pairs Mems genuine Kangaroo
Shoes, Congress and Button, 1884;
worth 5 100.
ITO pairs Mems finest Kangaroo Hand
Sewed Shoes, Congress Opera toes and
"Waukenfast' lace, SO. worth 81.
We are always head quarters for
Misses and Boys Shoes.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
A Judicial Sumner.

On Thursday evening AttorneyC. S. Mont
gomery gave a supper to Judges Brewer and
Dundy at the Omaha club rooms. Nine
courses were served intermingled with with
cisms and stories. Those present besides the
host were: Judges Dundy, Brewer, Savage,
Croft, and Woolworth, Attorneys Offut,
Ogden, Clarkson, Lambertson, Kelley, Pritch-
EFT, HARDWOOD and Elmer d.. Frank.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Mrs. Lees Tea Party.

Mr.. Frederick w. Lee gave a pleasant tea
party last evening to a number of friends.
Several courses were served, and the time
pleasantly passed in social chitchat and en-
1oyment of the elegant dainties served.
Tea was followed with games.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
School Children's May Party.

The May party held on Thursday by the
pupils of st. Patrick's school was a splendid
affair. The children all assisted at the holy
sacrifice OF the mass, which was celebrated
at 9 O'Clock by Rev, j.. Jeanette. After mass
the reverend father crowned the May and
fairy queens, Miss Katie Rush and Miss
Teresa McArdle. About half past nine the
children passed into Hascall's grove and a
grand day was enjoyed. MIR. Tom Brennan
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
omnhn,s Scottish Rnrd.


Alonzo Hilton Davis, Omaha's sweetos6
poet, was one Of the select coterie Of musical
souls who rendered to ]. N. Matthews, the
bard Of the prairie state, a reception at HE
romantic home near Mason, ILL.,, on Wednes+
day last. The gathering was q notable one
and numbered in its circle some Of the most
distinguished young literateurs of the coun-
try, among whom were James Whitcomb
Riley, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Clinton Scollard
and others, whose ripening genius is COM
handing the attention OF the world of letters.
MIR. Davis was requested to contribute an
original poem for the occasion, and he read
the following verses:
NATURE BARD.
Now, Matthews, il secmeth to me,
Quite jolly that we should agree
To crown you in May,
When all nature is gay,
And birds nod and trill from the tree.
For ballads that charm YOU | know,
Are musical zephyrs that blow
Mid wee buds which bend,
And in witchery blend,
And burst into bloom all aglow.
The song of the singers who tilt,
The boughs till the dewdrops are split
And drip all in time
To their warbling rhyme,
To you is n SIRENS charmed Tilt.
And bells that chime sweetest / ween,
Are blue-bells that hang in between
Green leaflets and cling,
With a rhythmical SWING.
When fairy hands only are seen.
The drip Of the rain is the sign,
Your muses. to trail INTO line,
And buttercups clink,
As they lift them to drink
Your health from the magical nine.
A singer once lived who could trill,
Such low, laughing lilts that a rin
Ran off ina rune,
And the woods Joined the tune,
Till flowers echoed back from the hill.
And, Matthews, the birds in the trees,
The rill and the blossoms and breeze,
That sing near your door,
Do proclaim evermore,
You teach them the ballads that please.
So now, with the May richly dressed,
And dew Jewels thick on her breast,
IT'S jolly, l vow,
Thus to place on your brow,
A crown she has cheerily blessed.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
NIadrigaI Club Concert.

The Madrigal club viii give a concert at
Meyers hall on Tuesday evening. The pro-
gramme will consist of solos, duets and quar-.
tettos, and a most excellent number of Sc
~!ect.ons will be presented.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Dancing Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Turner gave a select
party TO a few of their friends on Monday
evening last. Their beautiful home was rich
in floral decorations, and everything favored
a most enjoyable evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Ladies' Night.

The members of the Metropolitan Social
club have chosen next Wednesday evening as
ladies' visiting night,
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Lace Mitts.
Lace MittS

'big pond,' and naturally is looked forward
to with the keenest pleasure. He will leave
on his extended trip in two weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Windsor Club.

The members Of the Windsor clab gave a
pleasant May party at their hall on Twenty.
seventh and L~eayenWorih streets Oh Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
WHITE INDIA Unions


1t was the last of their social series and
among the most pleasant events of their sea-
son.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27

their work in this province. Below is given
THE PROGRAMME.
Introduction-Bach.. ....... Miss Stephenson
Mozart. Miss Gregg
NiehuelsSonH. MISS baOcOCR
List. Miss Nash
Wagner. Miss Gruenig
The Music of Ireland. ..... 49,. Miss Lowe
MUSICAL INTERLUDEs.
Entree-Lohengrln Wagner
Misses McShane and Dwyer.
"May Bells and Flowers"-Vocal Duo.
Misses c.. Babcock and X. Creighton.
IKE Rossignol'-Piano solo. ...........L List
Miss Nash.
"Die Hochzeit des Figaro'-Vocal solo,.
Mozart
Miss Gregg.
"Sonata." Opus 26-Piano solo. Beethoven
Miss Dellone.
La Gitana'-Vocal solo ..Bucalossi
Miss p. Lowe.
"reminiscences Italiennes. Opus 31-In-
strumental duo. .............. Oberthur
Harp, Miss Dellone. Piano, Miss Nash.
"Passage Birds Farewell"-Vocal duo
NenuelSS0nn
Misses Nash and McNaughten.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
An Evening with the Musicians.

Wednesday evening the pupils of the acad-
envy of the Sacred Heart, Park Place, held
the last of the series of their entertaining
literary reunions. The programme repre-
sented a great amount of mental force pretit-
ably expended and was, withal, so entertain
ing that at its close the uppermost feeling was
that Of regret. The essays were not mere
biographies of the different schools Of music.
and further, the cultivation of this art was
shown to be apower for good, bearing the
thought into realms OF holy imagining, sent
iment ana worship, List was ably and
admirably handled; but especial interest was
manifested in the article on Mozart, who
being unable to shape his thoughts with the
mosaics of the vocabulary found q fitting
mould for them in the harmonies OF sound.
In the last essay the many rich literary
pearls of the past year were gathered TO
dover the stOrehouse Of memory. The
music was highly classical, both in choice of
subject and execution. On the whole the
pupils of the academy have reason to'con-
graduate themselves on the ability with
which they have acquitted themselves OF
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Social Four.

While the other social organizations of the
city are bringing their season to a close the
Social Four club has just begun its season
and will give all the rest of their dancing
parties at Hanscom park. Their first party
was given at Craps hall on Friday evening,
and was we'll attended. Mr.. o. j. Martin
was master of ceremonies, with p. j. Teb-
bins, IT. w. Cox, S. H. Cooley and O. j.
Martin as assistants. The following persons
were present: The Misses Laura Miller,
lola Bechtel, Kittie Burns, Lena Byres,
Tillie Pjerron, Addie Smith, Lena Tebbins,
Anna Metz, Kate Powels, Beulah Nelson,
Hattie Bell, Mrs. S!mmerman, Eda Stunt,
Rose Smith, Rose SHREDDER, Annie Peterson
Tina Sinhold, Emma Katz. The Messrs.
Phil rebbins, Y. w. Cox, l.. II. Cooley, o. }.
Martin, John G. Nehrbas, Thomas Meldrum,
Robert Richelieu, Robert Limberg, W, Jones,
II. l.. West, Will Peterson, g. X. thinner
man, G.. L. Fischner, w. r. Martin, j.. J.
Schuly, L. M. Hummel,, J. J. McCan, c.; M.
Bachman, f. II. Gadd, A. Redtield, H.; Mel
rose, Frank Kaniston, A. s.. Leslie, q. M.
Rawrtzcr and II. S. Mcdonald.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Unity Club.

The pleasant memories Of a successful
social season induced the Unity club to give
an extra dancing party on Tuesday evening
at Masonic hall. II proved 10 be q delight
ful affair despite the fact that the evenings
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27

are beginning TO get rather warm for dane
ing, but it gave the lemonade a good flavor.
Eighteen number were tripped on the CLASSY
floor to the music of Hoffmann's orchestra.
Among those present were the Messrs. w.
e. Burlington, - Bailey, r. c.. Craig, L..
Corby, William E. Curtis, George Davis,
Benjamin Edholm, A. f. Gates, f. A. Lea
venworth, George Lydick, j. c. Lang,-
Mum, H. j. Plumb, A. M. Pinto, j. Pleas
ant, C. c. Phelps, j. Reynolds, A. S. Richie,
Charles Sherman, E. b.. Smith, -
Singer, j. H. Thompson, w. T. p. Wood,
Emil Walters and others.
The Misses Pinto. Smith, Bailey, Corby,
Davis, Anderson, Burlingim. Wood, Boise,
~Josslyn, Churchill, Jackson, Meredith,
Elliott, Catey, Copeland, Edholm, Kimball,
Leayenworth, Balch, Belden, Easson, Har-
ney, Howell, Howe, Moore, Plumb,
Richards, Schneider, Vaughan. Williams,
Westberg, Whitney, Wilson and numerous
others. So.
The club is to be reorganized this summer
and commencing in October will give a series
of eight parties. The opening social will be
n harvest home party. The club is one OF
the oldest social organizations in the city,
aying been in existence over fifteen years.
1t numbers among its memmber some of the
leading citizens of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Hebrew Concert and Dance.

The second annual concert and ball of the
Hebrew Ladies' sewing society and was held
at Metropolitan hall last Tuesday evening,
and proved to be a flattering success. The
following programme was rendered, every
number receiving an encore.
PROGRAMME.
OrcHeSIra.. .Nluslchl OHioh
Recltation-Average Fidelity. ...........
Samuel Friedman.
Soprano Solo--"Das erste Lied"........
Carl Grammar
Miss Lizzie Isaacs.
Membraneous Group and the McWilliams
l.. Ii. Baer.
Sweet Heart. Lyner
Mrs. Martin Calm.
Recitation-"The Painter of Seville"....
Miss Ida Isaacs.
The Two Larks Top. l.......... Leschatizky
Minnie Rothchild.
Dreams. Anton Strelezk
Mrs. Martin Calm.
Recitation-"The Seven Ages of MANI
........ Shakespeare
Charles Elgutter.
This was followed by a programme of six
teen dances which kept the large party pres
ent in enc continual Whirl of enjoyment until
far into the morning. The officers of the as
ISOLATION are Mrs. M. Hellman, president,
Mrs. F.. Adler, vice president; Mrs. b. New
man, treasurer, and Mrs. l. New, secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27
Mrs. Thomas' Musicale.

Arare treat was given those so fortunate
as to attend the musicale given at the hospit-
able residence of Mr.. Dexter L.. Thomas on
Tuesday evening for the benefit of st. Johns
church. The programme was as follows:
A l..
Duet-(Piano) .........Prof. and Mrs. Saxby
Sohs' iloi. paApS
Sword drill-Messrs. Coote, Ware and Wood
song .NlTs. JeSter
PAR ii.
Duett- (Piano). ...... Prof. and Mrs. Saxby
PlanO SOLO. Mrs Ieaie
MIS-. JesIeh
Plano SOTO MRS. Slocull
oonB roi' oaApy
Mrs. JeSten was in excellent voice and de-
lighted her hearers as usual. Prof. and Mrs.
SaXby's, instrumental members were of such
a character as to sustain the high reputation
long since accorded their skill. But both a
surprise and a treat was in store, for the
audience in the piano solo of Mrs. Slocum,
who was rapturously applauded, and in re-
spouse to the continued ovation she rendered
that beautiful selection, "Blue Bells" in a
manner which was nothing short of a revela-
ton to her hearers. The success of the
whole affair was due largely to the untiring
efforts of Mrs. Thomas among the fruits of
which was the delightful collation. which was
served during the evening. This lady
possesses that rare faculty of always making
her guests feel welcome, while her large and
elegant new residence is admirably fitted for
a gathering of this Kind.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-27

had platforms, benches and swings pre-
pared for them. The Reverend Fathers
Jennette, Mcdonald, Glauber and Lynch
passed the greater part of the day in the
grove, and did their best to make it pleasant
for the pupils, and they succeeded, for all de-
clare it was the grandest day they had for
many a year. Many friends of the school
number Mr.. p. Huges and Hon. |. Hascall.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-11-03

WoMANs CHRONICLE is the only womans paper
in the state. 1t should be in every home in Little
Rock. We ask subscribers to send in the name of
one, two or three friends, who would perhaps sub
scribe if invited to do so, and we will gladly for
ward sample copy. The CHRONICLE wants three
agents for canvassing the city in its interest. A
liberal commission will be paid
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-11-03
The Fork and Its History.

The Fork and Its History.
That most indispensable of table utensil and re-
vealer of much more than its ilEbred manipulation
imagines is an Italian device, and was introduced
into England in the early part of the seventeenth
century by an Englishman named Coryate SO
Loyalty do we ever cling to the convenonalties of
our time, that it would be easier to Danish it from
our tables now than it was to introduced it then
When Jonas Eanway first carried an umbrella on
the streets of London he was Kissed and stoned for
his courage, and although Mr.. Coryate did not
meet this fate exactly, he was nevertheless de-
nounced by society at large, and spoken of as
'Furcfer,o (fork-bearer or gallows rogue.)
The pulpit attacked it and the stage disapproved
of it; Beaumont & Fletcher seasoned one of their
plays with thrust at the fore carfying traveller it
at last became an established institution about the
close of Charles H. reign in 1855, though for years
thereafter still scorned by humber classes.
The fork was then carried about in case in the
pocket, and when invited out to dine guests were
expected to bring their own knife, fork and spoon.
For wealthy classes they were made of silver but
ordinarily the fork was made of iron and steel and
not until the beginning of the present century was
it made in the shape we now have it.
Surely it has done much for civilization. More
chapters in books on etiquette have been devoted
to the utility and management of the fork than to
any other subject. 1t is the straw that shows how
the wind blows, and it seems strange that some
people are even yet ignorant of its uses.
Before this invention it was customary to callous
the ends of ones fingers in order to be able to con-
yey food to the mouth, and since the fork had two
more tines added to, the knife, as shovel, is in
disrepute.
Inc fork was even victorious over the napkin, so
that at one time they were discarded from fashion
able tables; small doiley with desert being all
that was ever used, but with the evolution of
whlskers and moustache napkins were again called
into service
Queen Elizabeth dipped her fingers in the same
Dowl with her courtiers Mother Eve doubtless
cid the same, and Queen Bess left reputation for
doing so with some skill
But the fork renders decency and cleanliness at
dinner accessible to the greatest bungler. The
next innovation in table trappngs is the abolish
ment OF the odious crumb brush and tray. 1t
therefore behooyes us to exercise some care in the
matter of breaking bread-for where we make the
crumbs there they will remain silent witnesses of
carelessness and ill-breeding. He that is filthy
must be filthy still, for the wumb tray as a table
scavenger must soon be thing of the past,
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-11-03

MISS RACHEL G. FOSTER, secretary of the Ma
tional Woman's Suffrage Association will be mar
ried November 9Th, to Mr. Charles Miller Avery,
the ceremony being performed by Rev. Charles G.
Ames, of Philadelphia, assisted by Rev. Annie H.
Shaw.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-11-03

ELIZABETH STEWART PHELPS and Mr.. Herbert
Ward were married October goth, at the home of
Miss Phelps, in East Gloucester, Mass. The we'd
ding was quiet affair, only family friends being
present.