The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-12-25

pathizsd with sorrow and restored
and heightened the innocent gayefy OF
festival days, the community is indebted
to Mrs. L'ppincott. and says fsrt wei
with unfeigned regret. Mr.. Lippircott
has just as many friends who will mi Q
him. and their two manly little lads
who nave Inherited their father and
mothers capacity fer making and KEEP
ing friends. Mrs. Lippincott will spcnd
a few weeks visit g round among her
friends in Lincoln. Then she meaus to
visit her family in Cincinnati, whence
she will join her husband. The boys.
Wells and "Bres." will spend the winter
with their grardparents in this city.
Visits to soothsayers have lately be-
come the rage among Westinghouse of
fashion. So popular has this form OF
amusement become that houss parties
Tor the purpose of gaining a peep into
the mysteries Of spirituaiism are Of COM
mon occurrence; all for the SIM all sum of
$40. But only those possessed of
large share OF this worlds goods may
hope TO reap the advantages OF "the
magic buckle'-a veritable wonder.
worker in love affairs. This all-roxer
ful charm is highly ornate buckle, to
be worn as clasp to a garter of black
silk elas tic, ornamented with little bows
OF black satin ribbon. and worn lust
above the left knee. In this position it
is supposed TO operate in conjunction
with certain nerve lending direct to
the heart. The virtue Of this talismsn
lies In the wearer's care in protecting
from contamination. The silken strap
may wear out, the dainty bows NAV
perish. but tie woman WHO owns such Q
charm must Fever permit it 10 pass out
OF he. possession, unless willing to risk
the consequences OF outraged fortune.
Washington society is sgog over the
proposed abandonment of the refresh.
ment table. The dis.ffected assert that
should the official world as represented
by the ladies OF the Cabiret do away
with this time-honored courtesy, there is
no excuse whatever for the keeping I'D
OF the practice among private residents.
Mrs. Sherman, with other ladies' OF the
circle. has deninei that they mediate
such an innovation, and while she high
ly approves the refre shment element as
lending flavor to the dull routine of
public receptions, she will not oppose
the change should it be favored by the
majority. Upon Mrs. Shermans shout
ders will fall the burden of obligation as
the wife Of the dean of the Cabine..
though in matters official her reign is
disputed by the wife OF the Vice-Presi.
dent. Mrs. Hobart cares little or moth
ing for the honors of her position and
would far rather cede all responsibility
to Mrs. Sherman.
The annual ball given by the Fire
Department for their benefit occurred
at Representative Hall Thursday night.
The hall had been decorated for the
occasion by hose and trumpets and other
acouterments OF the department, and by
nat 'onal flags. Ispresented beautiful
appearance and reflected great credi,
upon those in charge of the decorations.
The grand march began about nine
o'clock and was led by the Mayor, who
was followed by other promlneut officials
and members of the Governors staff.
The "boys" were in full uniform and
marched together. When one looked
into their olear-cut. honest faces one