Omaha daily bee., 1897-03-22

by Liszt, the execution OF which gave her
the undisputed title OF an artist
Conversation cards and floral navors Of
white carnations and daffodiles we're pre-
sented to the guests. The cards bore eight
numbers, each representing a topic. Five
minutes were given for the selection of
company for the different topics. No name
was permitted to appear twice on ones pro-
gram. The president, calling order, an
nounced topic No. l. What Would You do
With Million Dollars?" To the quiet
observer the scene was one pleasing to the
eye. though rather trying on the ear, and
the steamer Imagination" was crowded with
passengers bound for Europe, some for sight
seeing and others for perfecting thems elves
in some especial art Each topic was dis
cussed and enjoyed, as were also the re-
freshments, lemonade and waters served
from booths, prettily decorated with smlax
and draped in silk Of yellow and white, the
club colors, and by maidens.
Graceful with gentle brow,
Cheeks tlnged lightly, with dovelke eye,
And all hearts blessed them as they passed
them by
And thus passed the remaining hours. The
members OF the Saturday club are to
be congratulated upon the success of these
pleasant meetings, which occur once in six
weeks, when friends are asked to meet with
them.
The Current Topic club met with Mrs
Conslgny Friday evening. Rev. Mr.. Irvine
gave interesting talk on "Tolstoi."
Mrs b. c. Barclay, one Of the teachers
in the schools, had the misfortune Monday
to break her left arm near the wrist She
had gone about a block from the hotel for
soft water. Around the cistern was a small
patch of ice which brought about the painful
result. 1t evidently takes something more
than broken bones to keep her from school
duties, as each morning she may be seen
vending her way to the school house, carry
Inc hn fnft ra1 nhpr In
Dan Cool and Miss May Livingston sprung
a surprise on everybody Wednesday evening
by going to the United Brethren parsonage
and asking Rev. Mr.. Clifford to make two, one,
which promptly done.
Miss Lizzie Grant of North First street,
Council Bluffs, visited Avoca friends and
attended the Saturday club reception.
Miss Ethlyn Barclay of Council Bluffs
spent Saturday and Sunday in Avoca, the
guest of her mother, Mrs. B. c. Barclay.
DR.. w. w. Harsha, professor of systematic
theology in the Omaha seminary, occupied
the pulpit at the Presbyterian church this
morning.
Mr. and Mrs. r. S. Hart departed Wednes-
day noon on southern trip of month or
six weeks.
tea Tuesday, complimentary to Miss Lizzie
GTout OF Council Bluffs. Covers were laid
for Misses Lizzie and Addie Grout Mrs r. S.
Hart. Mrs. George Wright, Mrs. S. c. Har-
low and MIS-. II. M. Beymer.
The Avoca High Five club was very
pleasantly entertained Thursday evening by
Mrs. w. A. Maxwell and j. j. Hipsley. The
prizes for the month past were awarded,
Miss Nellie Larimore receiving Beside the
Bonnie Brer Bush" and C. II. Norton a
china cup and saucer.
Mrs. Emil Hagoebeck OF Carson was visit
ing home folks, Mrs. Dulin and family Sat
urday.
Mrs. Covington will attend the wedding Of
her sister at Malvern Ia, Wednesday. Mrs.
Orr of Oakland will accompany her.
The Saturday club met with Mrs. George
Wright Saturday afternoon, with an attend
ance of thirty. Mrs. Ida Rollins, recently
from the Kansas City Ladies college, gave
a pleasing recitation.
Mayor Barton wears the mayoralty honors
with becoming grace and dignity, and the
curfew continues to ring promptly at $50.