Omaha daily bee., 1891-05-31
"Danciug in the Barn"

Before the days of the spectacular minstrels,
when ability was the keynote or success in
the minstrel line and fine clothes with silk
and plush trapplngs were an unknown fea-
ture in black facen entertainments, not
infrequent song was heard which told of the
delights of Dancing in the Barn" and the
pleasures suggested by that almost forgotten
melody were vividly recalled Thursday even
ing Dy the barn party given by Mr.. and Mrs.
John Grant at their very cosy residence,
1921 Park avenue, in honor of their niece,
Miss Yewell and her friend Miss Thompson
of Washington MIR, and Mrs. Grant
received their friends in the draw
ing room of their residence
and later adjourned to the barn where dane
ing was participated in until long past mid
night. These modern barns palaces in
comparison to former houses of the same
kind which were in use a generation ago.
Hardwood floors, with wainSCOtings of
natural woods in lighter colors, high ceilings
and splendid architecture all combine to
make the modern adjunct of the perfect
residence pleasure and delight. Thurs
day evening the barn presented gala ap-
pearancc u It's wealth of bunting, gas lights
and immense head lights. The carriage
floor which for the time was transformed
into u ball room was festooned with the
national colors, caught in the Ct lter by a
handsome shield. The sides were hung with
flags and, Notwithstanding that the Charles
ton had returned without the Itata, patriot
ism showed in every nook and corner of the
place.
Not content with the lavish and beautiful
decorations, Mr. Grant Illuminated the large
lawn adjacent TO the residence with Chinese
lanterns, and here the tables were
set for refreshments, which were
served at IL o'clock the Italian string
orchestra playing chamber music throughout
the service. With the gayly colored lanterns.
the glowing headlights, prettlly dressed
women and the hurryIng walters the enter
tainment was truly fete champetre. Some
of the more sedate of the guests whose dane
ing days are over fouud pleasure in cards, the
drawing room, dining room and large hall
way In the residence being provided with
card tables which were well filled through
out the evening.
Tue Grant residence, which is one Of the
prettiest on Park avenue, is model of the
art of architecture. Finished in natural
woods, the rooms opening into a wide hall
way there is a restful appearance about it
which cannot be described. 1t is an ideal
home a tit residence for ono of Omaha's
leading public men.
Mr.. and Mrs Grant were greatly assisted
by Miss Yewell, who is very pretty and in
terestng young woman. The pleasure of her
guests vas of the utmost Importance to her
and she fitted here and there making every
body feel that they were indeed at home.
The following guests were present: Mr.
ana Mrs Louis Korty Mr.. and Mrs l.. NJ.
Bheem, MIR. and Mrs. Manchester, Mr., and
Mrs. G. V, Gallagher DIR. and Mrs, Moore,
Mr. and Mrs. Merritt, MIR and Mrs. Ben-
dortf, Mr.. and Mrs: Baker, Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Keefe, Mr.. and Mrs. Pickeus. Mr.. and
Mrs. Courtney, Mr.. and Mrs. Tilson, Mr. and
Mrs. w. F. Gurlcy, Mr.. and Mrs. Vierling
MIR and Mrs. Roedor, DR., and Mrs. Brown
DIR. and Mrs. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Burmester, Mr. and Mrs. Ran
som, Judge and MIS- Strawu, Mr. and Mrs
Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. Olmstead, Mr.. and Mrs
Bryson, Mr.. and Mrs Black, Mr., and Mrs
Horton and Misses Clayton, Manchester,
Roeder, Mille Roeder, Collett, Kimmel,
Thompson, YeweIl, Thomas Moore, Messrs.
Burley, Snyder, Nelson, kimmel, Frank
Hanon, Mercer, Clark, Henry, Harry Moore,
Cannon, Pickens.