Omaha daily bee., 1893-11-12
SOCIAL

sOCIAL HAPPENINGS.
How the Gay World of Council Bluffs Has
Managed to Pass the Week.
The past week has been notable for some
of the most pleasant social events that have
ever taken place here. One of the most en-
joyable, as well as one of the most brilliant,
was the reception given last Tuesday after
noon by Mrs. j. N. Cassidy at her home, 235
Oakland avenue, in honor of her daughter,
Mrs. j. N. Cassidy, jr. Tho married ladies
were invited from . o'clock until 4 and the
young ladies from 4 until q, about 200 guests
being present in all. Chrysanthemums
formed the main article of decoration, the
colors pink and white being used in adjoining
the drawing room and yellow and white the
dining room. Prof. Burt Buffers orchestra
furnished excellent music throughout the
afternoon. Miss Clara Evans and Miss Ida
Cassidy presided over the refreshment table.
Silver Wedding.
Rev. and Mrs. s.. Alexander of the Second
Presbyterian church of this city celebrated
at their home on Broadway and Nicholas
streets on Tuesday afternoon and evening
the twenty-hfth anniversary of their mar
riage. A large number of ladies and gentle
men, representing some Of the best families
of the city, were present, Offering their con-
CALCULATIONS. A delightful time was had by
all concerned. Many valuable presents were
bestowed in honor of the occasion,
among them being n large heart
mande of metal, with the inscription
81. o. O. F.n chased upon 1t ana containing
many silver dollars and other coins, the gift
of the Odd Fellows of the city, of which
order Mr.. Alexander, is a member. He is
also chaplain of lodge 40.
The home was nicely decorated and illumi-
mated and all seemed to be rs gay as q mar
riage bell. Refreshments were generously
served to all callers.
Mr.. AleXander: and his family have lived
here for nearly seven, years and they have a
very large acquaintance All their friends
wish them many returns of the anniversary
of their marriage day.
Mrs. Alexander does not lay claim to rare
genius as a poet, but she gratitied her taste
for writing verse by dedicating n poem to
her husband commemorative of the occasion
1t was read at the reception and its author
received many congratulations on the happy
vein in which it was written.
Misses Oliver and Bennett Entertain.
Miss Maude Oliver and Miss Georgia Ben.
nett entertained eighty of their young lady
friends last Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Miss Bennett, corner of Willow ave
nue. and Bluff street. The Bennett mansion
which is admirably adapted for socia
events, was thrown open to the guests, and
several hours were most en1oyably spent In
playing high five and other amusements
| L lilh Giit i UhC III tOIOIs Glt
rooms being decorated in these colors, and
even the refreshments were OF the prevailing
hues. The house was darkened and illuml
mated with pink and white lamps, whose rays
shone down on n sea of roses, chrysanthe
mumS, pretty faces and charming toilets
The first prize, n plate and afternoon cul
and saucer of Napoleon ware, was awarded
to Mrs. Cummings; the second, q plate o
the same kind, to Miss Cora Farnsworth
and the consolation prize, a bisque frog anC
| "a Ir,tr hnorSnr tho tnpp,ifttnn l,lA,
This to Mrs. e. e. Hart.
In the evening the young ladies enter
tanned about thirty of their lady and gentle
men friends. High five and dancing wer,
the amusements. L. G. Dawson carried of
the first prize, a cup and saucer, and O. S
Williams the consolation prize, a bisqu'
frog playing the flute, a delicate ~allusion t
what the recipient might be expected to d.
thereafter instead of playing high five.
New Hail Dedicated.
The dedicatory exercises of the new hal
of Fidelity council, No. 1856, Royal Arcanum
were held last Friday evening. The hall
which occupies the third floor of the Brow
t~ractive in the city, the upper story of tn,
building having been remodeled with tn,
special end in view of furnishing just wha
the society wanted for a place for holding
meetings, giving receptions, card parties
banquets and the like. All the modern i'm
provements are there, and the rooms, newt,
papered and painted, presented a charming
scene. The assembly room was filed witt
friends of the order Friday night whel
Master Of Ceremonies f.. 3. Warner openei
the entertainments. Rev. r. j. Mackay, a,
enthusiastic member or the order, now o
Omaha, made the dedicatory address, an,
A.. Il. Flicklnger and Grand Regent |. M
Treynor followed with short speeches. Rev
q. w. Crofts of Beatrice, Neb., read a poem
and Mrs. +. w. Lyons, Miss Sophia Gerne
and Miss Frances Daily gave readings. Mis-
Ola Cook furnished piano music, and sew
eral selections were sung by the Dude
Buck male quartet, consisting Of Messrs.
NJ. Treynor. &. Ii. Ogden, j. II. Simms an
w, l.. Thickstun. All the numbers on tn
program were well received and the genel
Gus patronage showed that Fidelity counci
has as warm a placein the hearts of the pull
lie as it ever had.
Social Notes.
Mizpah temple, Pythian Sisters, will give
social on Wednesday evening, November /,
at knights of Pythias hail.
Miss Bertha, daughter of Alderman Smith
entertained a party nof young people at he
home, lll5 Fifth avenue Friday evening /
honor of her 18th birthday.
Mrs. S. S. Keller and daughter. Mis-
Cora, gave Il reception Thursday evening q
their home on North Second street to
large number of their friends.
Mrs. w. G, Boyer was rendered a surpris
last Tuesday afternoon by a dozen member
Of Lily camp No. l, Royal Neiehbors &
America, in honor of the eleventh annivel
sary of her marriage. She was presente
with a fine tea set after which luncheo
was served. tp
Miss Bertha Bernhard planned a SUI
prise party for her sister, Miss Freda, i
honor of her 10Th birthday last Thursda
evening at the residence of her parents, Nj
and Mrs. +. Bernhardi, 2l7 South Firs
street. About twenty-five young peopl
were present and the evening was passe
pleasantly in various amusements.
Con Men Recognized.
Charles Brandt, a farmer living nea
r oniavilla Nab. called at the city ia