Omaha daily bee., 1891-11-15

entertainingly on "Tales of PHILADELPHIA
Mr.. a. l.. Clark, mayor OF Hastings, Neb.,
gave an interesting statistical resume OF the
financial resources OF Nebratka. DIR. ~. G.
Griffith closed the program with a tribute
TO "Our Parting Guest,n after which DIR.
Merrill took the train for Omaha. Among
those present we're Mrs. H.. c. Grif1ths, Mr.
aud MIR. Il. S. Farley. Mrs. and Miss HUI
burd, MIR. and Mrs. 5. s. Miller, Mr.: and Mrs.
w. n. Platt, Mr.. William Miller, Mrs. w. X.
Kurtz, Miss Cora Plat, Miss Kurtz, Mr.and
Mrs. J. j. Farley, MIR. and Mrs. e. G.. Han
cock, MIR. Clinton Miller and William
Downey.
One of the most thoroughly Christian and
humane organizations in Omaha is the st.
Vincent dc Paul association. On October
IS, 1885,. the Holy Family con.
ference Of tho st. Vincent de Paul
association was organized. The society has
grown steadily since its organization in num-
Ders and in the aggregate of charitable work
performed. The total amount OF cash paid
out by the association for groceries and cloth
ing distributed among the poor since the Or
ganization is 81, OBS. Moro than l25 pairs of
shoes nave been given to needy people by the
association. In addition to this, a very largo
amount OF goods has been collected from peo-
pie who were chatitably inclined and distrlO-
uted among the poor. The association always
Investigate tho actual condition of those de-
string assistance and If they are found worthy
the relief is at once granted. Once in a while
the committees are imposed upon by unde-
serving people, but the association makes an
earnest effort always to extend help to those
VINO are in real need ana to avoid helping the
professional dead beats. No distinction
is made as to the race, religion or
station in life where any one is found in
need, but efforts are at once made to relieve
distress whenever it is met. People out of
WORK or employment are also assisted by the
association where they are found worthy OF
such sympathy. There are 34S conferences
of the association in the United States. Dur
ing the year 1880 they paid out, ia money and
goods given away, over 500, 600 in the United
States. The Omaha conference Will give a
musical and literary entertainment at Creigh-
ton college on THANKSGIVING eve for the
benefit of the poor of Omaha.
The young people of the First UniversalisG
church will give an interesting dramatic
entertainment at their church, corner of
Nineteenth and Lathrop streets, on Friday
evening next.
The ladies of the Woman's Auxiliary
society Of St. Matthias Episcopal church
will give a parlor entertainment on next
Tuesday evening, November II, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. j. N. Cornish, 1902 South
Tenth street. Mrs. Cotton, Mr.. Jules Lom-
bard and other well known artists will assist
in the program. Proceeds for the poor.
The Presbyterian theological seminary is
now occupying rooms at the Second Presbv-
terrain church.
The Christian Endeavor societies of Omaha
are preparing to make war upon the Sunday
theater. The city council will be asked very
soon by the Christian Endeavorers to pass
an ordinance prohibiting the opening of
theaters on Sunday.
Father Il. Fl. Moeller ana Father H.. Finni-
gan of st. Louis have held a very interesting
mission in st. Johns church at Creighton
college during the past week. The mission
will be continued this week fer men. Last
week the services were for women and the
attendance was very satisfactory.
The revival meeting now in progress at the
Plymouth Congregational church is attract
ing a good deal of interest.