Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-07
LIFE IN SOCIETY LAST WEEK
Very Little Going On in the Way of
spccinI Entertn nmcnt.

The deadening influence OF Lent was felt
even before II made its advent. There have
only been the customary club meetings and
balls, the former scattered throughout the
week and the latter chiefly confined to the
first days
The most successful concert OF the season
was given at the Congregational church last
Tuesday evening to large and appreciative
audience. The chorus in eighteenth century
costume numbered fifty voices, showing the
excellent training given them by Mrs.
George NJ. Durkee in the rendition OF five
numbers Of the program. After the chorus
Strike Ye Cymbals," I'VE lettle MEME and
womenne'-Babe Reed. Lucia Ralsback,
Florence Otis, Russell Nichols, Charlie
Wellman and Lloyd Simmons-with graceful
courtesies and stately bows. sang the quaint
old song, "Grandma's Advice" which was
warmly applauded. The song by Miss Stella
McIntre was enthusiastically received, as
was also the chorus, Red, White and Blue"
by the choir. The Scotch song by Mrs.
Mullis was rendered in her usual pleasing
style. AUD Lang Syne," by the chorus,
brought to mind the long ago. An "Old
Hymn" by Mrs. Woods, was one of the
most real of the old-time pieces on the
program, bringing to mind the picture of
the old log meeting house, the lone singer
as she quavered through the lines without an
organ Mrs Durkee led the chorus in sing
ing Cousin Jedediah." The gem OF the
evening was Che Dream Song" by Mrs.
MacLeren of Chicago, which won an en-
thusiastic encore. Following this was a
"spinette piece" by Miss Snyder. Mrs.
Wakefield then sang in her best style two
songs, winning an encore as did also
recitation given by Mrs. A. w. Johnson.
In the language of the program fiddle
piece" was next given by Margaret Mcbride
in an artistic manner. Then came Mrs.
Mulls, dressed as a spnster, and sang the
most amusing number of the evening,
"Sixty-two," which excited tumult of ap-
plause. In answer to an encore she sang
the refrain, You'll soon be sixtytwo,"
shaking her cane toward certain bachelor
in the audience. "Hark! Apollo Strikes the
Lyre,' by the chorus, closed the program,
so well planned by Mesdames Leverett and
Haverstock, there being just enough of the
songs of today to be a contrast to those
of eye olden tyne" Miss Gertrude Glea-
son, in a quaint yellow gown, with pow
dered locks, presided at the piano. AS she
played "The Grand March" at the opening
of the program the choir passed silently
down each aisle, each one in costume of
a hundred or more years ago-the ladies so
fair, the men so brave. Mr.. Bellinger, in
colonial attire, very kindly assisted the COM
mttee by announcing each number of the
His good wife, dressed in blue silk
and a white brocaded bonnet fully one hun
dred years old sat near lady looking like
Abigail Adams. Mrs. King, in court cos
tune of white satin, Misses Jones, Otis, Ar
mold and Grass; Messrs Allen, Brown
and Rishel looked stately enough to
dance the minuet The demure Quakeress,
Grace Barr was attired in a genuine gown
and bonnet of ancient date. The Puritan
maiden, Miss Coker, as well as many others,
were fair to look upon. The cut on the out
side of the program was drawn by Mrs.
Railsback
Council Bluffs people always feel an in
terest in the success achieved by any of the
young people who are struggling to win favor
abroad, and the remarks of Pittsburg paper
a talented young musician who
vas born and reared here will be read with
interest: Frank Badollet, who has had
three seasons in Pittsburg, is certainly one
Of the most artistic young flute players in
the country. 1t is a question how much
longer Pittsburg can hold on to man of
such talent as his, but for the present the |
city is to be congratulated on having so
a young musician filling SO i'm
portant a place"
Captain E. B. Gardiner and Mrs. Gardiner |
celebra ted their thirty-seventh wedding an
niversary yesterday at their pleasant home |
on South First street. The event was not !
intended to be made public, but number of |
their friends heard of it in time to call and |
offer congratulations The greater part |
Of the long and happy period of their mar |
ried life has been spent in Council Bluffs. 1
Both are considered by their friends and |
vigorous and have reason to contemplate the |
of their golden anniversary with |
reasonable certainty and pleasure.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Matthews, president of the state
assembly of Rebekahs, has spent the greater |
part of the week in Avoca, where she has |
conducted school of instruction. number
IF others towns were also visited.
The following are the leaders for the March |
meeting of the Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor of st. Johns Lutheran
Ill
a. Miss Sylvia Snyder; March 81, Mrs N.
T. Swanson; March 20, Johanna Nelson.
The Innisfail Dramatic company has ar
'anged to celebrate st. Patrick's day in
pleasant and profitable manner. 1t will give
IN entertainment in the Dohany for the ben
fit of the Sisters of Charity 1t will be one
4 the most pretentious and interesting events
he club has yet attempted
George A. Robinson and wife of Ashland
ire in the city and will locate here. Mr.. Rob
ns0n is western manager for the WeSting
louse Steam Thresher company.
Special Pension Examiner Greenstreet,
whose headquarters have been located in
Council Bluffs for some time, has been re-
ieVed of his duties here and called to Wash
ngton by the department. His place has
,een filled by Mr.. Reed Hanna, who will
hereafter be a resident of Council Bluffs
Ir. Hanna comes from the District of Co
umbia.
Prof. and Mrs. Hande entertained dane
nS party, consisting OF the members or their
ancing classes, last Monday evening in
onor Of Washington's birthday.
B. B. Denter, formerly a member of the
Board of Supervisors, has removed with his
amily from Pleasant township and they are
low living at SO North avenue.
Rev. Henry Coker, working in the interest
4 the National University Extension Club
ssociation, established two more of these
leasant and profitable womens clubs during
he week. One was at the residence of Mrs.
!. c. Clifton, 1922 Sixth avenue, and was
amed the Enthusiastic club, and the other
vas at the home of Mrs. d. II. Witter, $3.50
Eleventh avenue. The Enterprise club was
he name chosen.
George Wheeler is expected home from Col
rado soon. He has been there for a year
ast engaged in mining
City Clerk N. c. Philips and Mrs Philips
celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary
t their pleasant home on Tuesday evening
|. number of their friends dropped in to offer
Mrs. Victor e. Bender accompanied by
er friend. Miss Sophie Miller, has gone to
.urora, Ill. Mrs. Bender will be absent a
eek
Frank NJ Zorbaugh has gone to Cleveland
J., where he expects to.reside in future
Miss Matte MaXon of North Loup, Neb, is
ioiting her sister, Mrs. c. E. Weaver of
2S Elliott street, while en- route to De Ruyter
Iadison county, N. Y, where she expects to
lake her home in future.