The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-11-02

that Lincoln society has known for a
long time. The decorations were ar
ranged. I believe, by Mr.. johnson ant
Mr.. Baldwin. and the work was excel
lently done. The hotel never looked
more attractive. aud there we're many
beautiful gowns on beautiful women,
The next Pleasant Hour part,
will be held late in November. Al
the meeting held the other day, John
Dixon and Bert Wheeler were voted
into the club. The Patriarchs by their
very name imply dignity and distinc
ton. and this organization, now next to
the oldest dancing club in the city, ID
this year remaining true to its tradi.
tons. 1t is not affected in the slightest
degree by what the other clubs may do
It's the Patriarchs, and law unto
itself So when the other clubs felt the
necessity OF going in for elaboration. the
Patriarchs adhered closely to the ideas
upon which the club was founded. The
Patrisrchs have no desire to give large
dances or make any display. They take
in new members cautiously and proceed
quietly. This season they have, per-
haps, more members than usual, but
there has been no departure in any re.
spect from Patriarchs principles. With
possibly ono or two exceptions, the
dances will be given, as was the one
Friday night OF last week, in the Lam
sing hall, and they will be among the
notable entertainments Of the winter.
1t is the intention to hold the dances
every three weeks. One cotillon may be
given. The Patriarchs have a large
waiting list.
Whatever may be its weaknesses 80
ciety in this city is not dull. Neither is
it Hat. Age cannot wither nor custom
stale its infinite variety. 1t is as many
hued as kaleidoscope, as fresh as the
breezes that blow over the Nebraska
plains, as interesting as the pictures in
the Standard. There is a certain
piquant flavor IN Lincoln society that
is not to be met with 10 every place
where men and women gather together
and wear evening dress and diamonds
and boutonierres. II is original, out
spoken, aggressive, independent. 1t is
complete in itself. does what it has a
mind to do. and snaps its fingers at the
world. Sometimes its enthusiasm leads
il into new paths; sometimes it is as
frisky and kittenish as young girl just
out OF a convent. But in il all and
through it all, in season and out OF seas
on. it is interesting. 1t allows no in.
ocuous desuetude to threaten its vital
ity. 1t is made up OF nervous activities
and it lis constantly vibrating. Society
is kind to its devotees. II not only pro-
vides entertainment, meat and drink,
but goes a step step further in hos
pitable intent and supplies some
thing TO talk about Seldom, il ever.
can the man or woman in Lincon so.
W.. Sou W vi Jul tudt
there is nothing to talk about. There
always is something TO talk about, and
usually the theme is very much alive,
susceptible OF various kinds Of treat
ment. capable Of affording opportunities
for argument. sarcasm, ridicule, aye a
little spleen. What may be called the
society circle is comparatively small,
and the people know each other and
their little idiosyscracies so well that
there is strong personal flavor in it's
gossip. 1t is not the less interesting on
that account. Three or four weeks ago
society was stirred to the foundations
ya-well. it may be called a sensation
1t was exciting while il lasted, but it
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