The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-12-14
THE COURIER.

hand and bold with ability to express
an idea forcibly. 1t was relief to go
from this room to Miss Fighters lit
tie square room all hung in fish net.
The depending electric balls Of glare
were softened by pink paper tied about
them. Here was a divan and cushions
wherein II was permitted to rest. Miss
Fighters drawings were pinned abou,
the room or leaned against still-life
pitchers lamps. caddys. bowls and bas-
ms, artistic properties dear to her
heart. Miss Fighters sketches are full
Of value especially to a student of
drawing. The technique Is so simple
and strong.
Miss Parker is at the head of the art
department in the university. She Is
an enthusiastic worker In oils herself
and what is more she is able to inspire
those who work with her with the same
fervor. With the better light and larg-
er room that she has now the discour-
agements that beset an artist even in
an artloving and picture buying COM
munity will have less opportunity to
fasten upon her.
Mrs. Lippincott and Miss Maude Oak
ley sung at Mrs. Leonards reception
on Saturday afternoon. In the last year
Mrs. Lippincott's voice has deepened
in tone and sweetened in quality. Her
selections were of a light and easily in
telligible character suited to stop the
flow Of conversation and laughter and
fix attention on the singer. Miss Maud
Oakley's fresh notes are always delight
f.,1 oh "a N
careful training and indicates a future.
Omaha has fewer clubs than Lin
coin. Society there gives more large
parties. There Is more of II. II 1t ex-
poets to get around it has to make a
crush Of every function. Lincoln So
ciety, on the contrary, is composed of
the snuggest and most confidential lit
tie groups or cliQues. They meet fire.
quently and informally and enjoy life.
The Monday Night dancing club Of
Omaha is small, jolly, informal, con-
fidential, more like a Lincoln club. 1t
meets every other Monday night. 1t
was organized in the interests Of SIM
plicity and economy. by about twenty
young men. They begin to dance at
eight o'clock and go home at half
past eleven on the street cars. The
young ladies who are usually present
comprise the debutantes of this year.
Miss Louise Squires, Miss Susie Hoag-
land and others, very beautiful and
charming girls. younger than they will
ever be again and with the very first
peach bloom on their cheeks.
Miss Dickinson has gone in a special
car with a number Of her friends to WIS.,
1t the Atlanta exposition.
Miss Burns is soon to be married to
Mr.. Chas. Kountz. Mr.. Kountz is re-
pairing the family residence at Forest
Hill to receive his bride. The wedding
is looked forward to and will be looked
back upon as the event in Omaha So
ciety.
1t is whispered, in fact, it is being said
out loud that a young court reporter
is soon to be welded to a fair lady
whose father numbers.
The Courier's Plattsmouth cores
pendent sends the following.
Miss Claire Green departed this after
noon to visit friends in Omaha.
The Woman's club will meet at their
rooms next Friday evening to discuss
Chaucer. The membership is rapidly
and much interest Is mani
Tested.
John A. Dempster of Lincoln is in the
city looking up the prospects Of organic
ing lodge Of Knights and Ladies Of
Security.
Judge Chapman is fitting up offices
with the intention Of resuming the prac-
tice of law at the expiration of his term
of Office.
Mrs. G. E. Dewey and children have
returned from Atlanta
Hal Stoutenborough of Lincoln spent
in Plattsmouth.
A lecture-recital by George C. Will
Jams of the Nebraska school Of ora
tory on Tuesday evening drew a small
but appreciative audience in the audi
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