Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-09

calf; Messrs. Pray, Frank, VIII and ALFRED
Johnson Graham and John Park. Ulmer
Stefin. Falconer. Schmidt. Larson, Caughley
Edholm and Honey.
They Played ThirtyThrcc.
In honor Of Mrs. Albert F. Miller Of Frank
lin, Pa. Mrs. l.. j. Drake gave a very de-
lightful party on Tuesday afternoon. new
game called "33" was played and created
no end of excitement and fun. Miss Ruth
won the first prize pretty little bon bon
dish. and Miss Mc<ell received a dainty
| silver hat pin.
The guests were Misses McKell, Cady
| Colpetzer, Squires, Amy Barker, Short
| Howell Ruth, Knox, Florence Knox Belle
and Estelle Hamilton, Lila Alexander, Pearle
| Hartman, Grace Allen. Mabel Taylor, Mel
lie Baum. Sharp, Katherine Barker. Moore
Bertha Sloan. Lille Turkey, Laura Morse
| Chapman, Alice Drake, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs
Ellis and Mrs. Mott
| They Guessed the Best Books.
very enjoyable kensington was given
| by Mrs. Boudinct and Mrs. Strassner en-
! Friday afternoon at their home. in KountZa
Place. The singing by Mrs. Sheriff. and
| Mrs. Fisher was much enjoyed by the
| thirty-fve women present.
The literary queries: What is the best
| historical novel?" THE best humorou,
novel;" The best pathstic ncvel?' "The
best relg Gus noyel?" "The best imaglna-
| tive novel?" "The rest rovel written for
| a purpose?" The best English novel?''
"The best French novel?' The best Scotch
| novel?" 1.-The 'beit American novel?" pro-
voked much thought and elected a variety
| Of opinions. Refreshments were served at
5 o'clock
A Leap Ycnr Dance.
Last Wednesday evening leap year dane
| ing party was given at Idlewlld hall. The
| novelty Of the occasion was entered into
| heartily by those present. which made il
very enjoyable. Refreshments were served
| during the evening"
Those present were: Misses cosgraaye,
Myles. Rockbud, Fitzpatrick, Moran, Nc
| Donald. Mcmillan. Tyler, Manning. Brady,
Healey. Kelleher vodlcka and Maggie Kane
of South Omaha, and Messrs. Trucky, Vim
| cent, Hirsch, Bradford, Monaghan, Pohlzon,
Fries, Manning, Davis, Murphy, O'Nel,
Moeller, Barry, Cosgrave, Rud Fitzpatrick,
Nolan, o'Neil and Salmon of South Omaha.
Surprised MIR. and Mrs. Malone.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Malone were given a
pleasant surprise at their home on North
Seventeenth street last Tuesday evening by
a number of their friends in honor of the
fifth anniversary of their marriage. Music
and progressive high five were INDUCED in,
after which refreshments were served. Prizes
were won by Messrs. Al Rushland, G.. R.
Young, Mrs. M. -FreHZer and Miss l.. Bryan.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
G. r. Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Al Rushland, Mr..
and Mrs. Rock; Mesdames M. Frenzer, G.
A. Lewis. e. Larson; Misses M. Doollng. L..
Bryan, M. Gorman; Messrs. William Dooling,
e. Gustavson, N. "Frenzer. P. Frenzer.
A Children's Party.
Mrs. w. E Taylor of 1884 South Twenty
eighth street entertained a party of children
Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the 7th birth
day OF her little daughter, Isabelle de-
lightful program was rendered, consisting of
music, speeches and dancing.
Luncheon was served at and was thor
oughly enjoyed by the following little ones:
Isabelle and Sidney Taylor, May and Willie
Green. Melvin and Milton Uhl Rod and
Harry Scott, Leila and Stella Shaw, Frank
and Annie HITLER, Helen Murray, Clark
Solomon. Bonnie Talmage, lone Beamy
Helen Mccoy. Paul Dale, Mary Clark and
Leila Cameron.
A Valentine Party.
Neat and appropriate are the invitations
issued by Carroll council of the Young
Mems Institute for its social, to be held
at Creighton hall. next Friday night. The
invitations are tasty valentines, contain
ing in addition to time and place, a poetic
sentiment in keeping with "The Day We
Celebrate" This is the sixth of the series
given by the institute, and being on the
eve of the Lenten season, will be fare
well to social festivities for weeks to come.
An unusually large number of invitations
have been issued, insuring a large and
select attendance. and an enjoyable even
ing.
Entertained mt Cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Paxton entertained
at cards Tuesday evening after their usual
felicitous style. The beautiful parlors were
most attractvely set Off and after merry
battle with the paste boards, delightful re-
freshments were served. Those present were
Mrs. Cotton and her friend Mrs. Scott, from
Dunklrk. N. Y. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcintosh, Mr..
and Mrs. Detz, Mr.. and Mrs. Cady. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brady, Mr.. and Mrs. Wakefield, Mr..
and Mrs Colpetzer, Mr. and Mrs. Orr, Mrs
Clark of New York, Mr.. and Mrs. Babcock,
Mr. and Mrs. Whitmore, Mr.. and Mrs.
Branch. j. M. Paxton and Lieutenant Powell.
Surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Snutter.
Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Louis w.
Sautter were given a pleasant surprise, 1t
being the fifth anniversary of their wedding
The evening was happily spent with
cards and music, and splendid lunch was
served at IL o'clock.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs p
Strausbough, r. Over, George Butterield,
H. Schaeffer, William Wilke, George Hay
ward Dan Shull, Mrs. McNeal, Mr. Harry
Mitchell; Misses Gussie Keeline, Gertie Glib
son and Pauline Harmon.
Danced at IdIewiId Hall.
The second in the series of prize assemblies
was given at Idlewild hall last Friday even
ing and was well attended. These dances are
a source of much enjoyment to those who |
attend and is an added feature to the round |
of this winters social amusement. The re- |
ception committee consists of Glen Kimmel |
and George Sancha; floor director, Mr. Harry |
Sage Music was furnished by Miss Grace |
Emsle.
weddings ana Engagements.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert M. Weir of Dubuque, |
Ia, announce the marriage of their daughter, |
Florence Lynn, to Mr., Harold Blair Pollard |
The wedding is set for February II.
Pleasures Past.
Mrs C. X. Coutapt entertained at luncheon |
poI
Mrs. McKenna entertained the Six-hsnded |
euchre cub on Friday afternoon.
The Monday Night club gave hop Thurs
lay evening at Morand's hall.
Mr.. and Mrs Alex Rddel entertained the
Whist club, of which they are members, last
evening.
A social and dancing party was given by
Miss Free, at her residence on Friday even
ng About twenty-five guests were present.
A dozen numbers we've danced