, 1889-12-22
THE SOCIAL SWIM.
Pleasant Happenings During the Past
Week.

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Preparations for the Christmas holi-
days have caused a slight cessation of SO
cial pleasures during the past week. The
rush Of afternoon teas, high ives and pro-
Gressivc whists which for a few weeks
past kept the deyotee of society in a
whirl have not been numerous and the
time formerly devoted to these dissips.
tions has been occupied in the more dis
presents.
An exception to this quiet state of af-
fairs was an lat home at MB. Nagle's
on Tuesday evening when a charming
party was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Nagle to a large number of their
friends. The guests we're Mr..
+. 4. Addoms, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marks, Governor and Mrs. Warren, Mr..
and Mrs. Mast, Mr.. and Mrs. Slack, Mr..
Fred Clary, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. F. Car
roll, A. W. Jenkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
G Masten, Mr.. and Mrs. Corlett, Mrs.
Ollerenshaw, the Misses Dryer. Mrs.
Hubbard. Mrs. +. Mason Smith, Mrs. and
Miss Bergman, Mr.. and Mrs. Hurlbut,
Mr.. and Mrs. Glover, Mr.. and Mrs. Reel,
DR.. and Mrs. Barkwell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Parshall, Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan. Mrs.
Hale, q. W. Baxter. Mr.. and Mrs. Kent,
Mrs. Wilcox, Mr.. and Mrs. +. W. Whit
comb, Mr.. and Mrs. Medium, Miss Reel,
Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder. Mr.. and Mrs.
Baird, G. w. Riner, MI. and Mrs. Gut
erman, Mr.. and Mrs. Pasmore, Judge
and Mrs. VanDevanter, Mr.. VOORHEES,,
Mrs. g. L. Holt, Mrs. Davidson, Mrs.
Sharpless, Mrs. H. L. Hurlbut, Mr.. and
Mrs. Idelman, Miss Kaufman, Miss
Jacobs. DR.. Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rhodes, j. A. Breckons, Miss Patton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins, Judge Miller, Mr..
Sellick, DIR. Rafter. Mr.. and Mrs. Heath,
Rev. r. f. Field, DR.. Marston, Rev. j..
Y. Cowhick, and Nj. John Harrington.
The upper portion of the house was
placed in possession Of the lovers Of whist
and high Eve. both of which games found
numerous devotees. In the large parlors
on the first floor the dancers held sway.
Elaborate refreshments were served during
the evening. Mrs. Nagle is a charming
hostess, and her ''at home" will long be
remembered with pleasure by her guests.
A nursery rhyme was sung by Willie Cor.
lett, while Madame Davidson, who has
since returned to New York, gave a brill
liant vocal and instrumental performance.
Mrs. Gen. Morrow and Miss Morrow Of
Fort Sidney, who are the guests of Mrs.
Gen. Miner, were given a luncheon by
Mrs. Capt. Humphrey on Wednesday. A
number of guests from the city and Fort
Russell were present.
On Friday the Queen Anne club were
entertained by Mrs. E. Mason Smith at
afternoon tea. The ladies present were
Mrs. Baxter. Mrs. Bergman, Mrs. Hurl-
but, Miss Bergman, Mrs. Brewster, Mrs.
DIR. Appel, Mrs. Marcus Mason. Mrs.
Breckons and Mas Smith. Mrs. Brock
ons read a paper on Ceramics"
A Observation-Disclosures was given at
Fort Russell last evening under the aus
pices of a number OF the ladies of Fort
Russell in aid OF the Post Sunday school
and St. Marks church. Tableaux. recita-
tons. patnomines and vocal and instru'
mental music comprised the programme,
all the numbers of which were artistically
rendered.
Mr.. Fred Silleck, precentor of st.
Marks Episcopal church, who's sunday
r~ecitals have been highly appreciated, will
give a series OF organ r~ecitals during the
winter. At each he will be assisted by
some well known ~organist, vocalist and
violinist. The first recital will be given
on Thursday, Dec. 26 at s D. ID. Recit'
ais win also be given BY Prof. Pasmore
on occasional Sunday evenings at the
Presbyterian church assisted by the choir.
Among anticipated events of the holi.
day season one of the most eagerly looked
for is the engagement of the Rice &
Dixey company in the Pearl of Rkin on
Saturday evening next. The company is
a strong one and includes plenty of talent.
The costumes are rich and the entertain
ment will be superb.
Invitations of a unique style were is
sued by the ''2l" club for its New Year
Eve party this week.