The record-union., 1898-02-20

Greek life, we look to Homer; for his
tory of courts and European conditions.
to Marie Mullach; for the French
medieval life, to Stanley Weyman, and
in our own country James F'enimore
Cooper has preserved the history of
traditions and conditions which are
rapidly passing away. Sir Walter Scott
was called 1.-THE Wizard of the North
and the amount of work he accom-
plished in twenty-five years was stu
pendous. He was influenced in his
writings by the songs, ballads and le-
sends of the Scottish border, and he,
in turn. brought prominently into notice
the grandeur of Scottish scenery and
the conditions of the people. AS host
he was charming; as a husband and
father irreproachable. and as a writer
he was of highest rank. He had
great regard for woman, and was espe-
cially good in the portrayal of woman's
character, his delineations of them be-
! ing SO many, so varied and so beautiful
Mrs Purnell continued by outlining the
| poems, Lady of the Lake. Lay of
the Last Minstrel and 'Marmion,"
which are all eninently fitted to be
| standard, and concluded With an allu-
! is the author, referring briefly to the
important characters depicted therein
Mrs. Calvin followed with fine synop-
sis of the Lady of the Lake. quoting
some of the choicer portions entire. A
selection from one of Scott,s shorter po-
ems was pleasingly read by Mrs. James
Seadler. The subject for next week
Will be Famous Woman Authors"
Mr.. and Mrs. Mier entertained a num-
Der of their friends at their residence
last Thursday evening, cards being
played in the form of "old maid The
idea was carried out in every particu-
| lar, even the score cards pretained to
old maids and bachelors The couple
who were old maid and bachelor, re-
spectively, the smallest number of
times We're Mrs. Schrorer and John
Breuner. Mrs. Schrorer was presented
with a bridal veil and wreath, and the
couple made a grotesque appearance
| as they walked up and down the par
lors receiving congratulations as a bride
| and groom. The BOBBY prizes were won
by Mr.. and Mrs Wilder. The lady re-
ceived, the old maids favorite, a cat,
and the gentleman received a darning
!
John Breuner Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Breuner, Mr.. and Mrs Wilder, Mr.. and
Mrs Ransom, Mr.. and Mrs Mier. Mr.
and Mrs. Hevener, Mr.. and Mrs Scott,
Mr.. Nichols, Miss Nichols, Mr.. Klein
sorge, Misses Kleinsorge, and DR.. and
Mrs Taylor
The Sans Pareil Club gave a hard
times" party last Friday evening. The
members made q laughable appearance
in their novel gowns, particularly
| adapted for the evening.
Miss Lestena Green came up from
CORTLAND Friday to attend the San
Pareil party.
Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Miller entertained a number of friends
IN honor of their tin wedding 1t was
one of the most enjoyable parties given
this winter. The parlors were profusely
decorated in yellow and tinware of
every conceivable design was hung all
around the rooms. The predominating
colors of the diningroom We're pink and
green. Consolation whist was played
during the evening. The first prizes
were won by Mrs. Cummings and Mr..
Sheehan, and the second prizes by Mrs
Croker and Mr.. Coleman. After the
usual number of games We're played, re-
freshments We're served. Many hearty
congratulations We're given and the cou-
pie We're the recipients of many gro
tesque tin presents. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Coleman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cummings, Mr.. and Mrs Sheehan,
Nh. and Mrs. Whitbeck, DR.. and Mrs
Simmons, Sr, Mr.. and Mrs Dwight
Miller, DR.. and Mrs. Simmons, Jr. Mr.
and Mrs Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs Bennett,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Croker, and Miss
Fitzgerald of San Francisco
One Of the most enjoyable concerts of
this season was given by the Frauen-
Nerein of the German Lutheran Church
last Monday evening. The programme
was as follows: Mandolin and guitar
duet, La Serenade" Ed. Hirsch and
Joseph Smith; baritone solo, Henry Arm
cid; soprano solo, Spring Night" Mrs
Fred Pierce; violin solo, ooh, Day of
Bliss, oh, Day of Love" Mrs. W. Long
bottom; piano duet, "Rienzi," Mrs. Rosa
Geiser and Miss Lulu york: soprano
and alto duet, THE Starry Heavens"
Mesdames Lottie Schwetzer and Richie
Baker; soprano solo, For All Eternity"
Mrs. E. Coppersmith; cornet solo
Washington Guard Polka" Ed Pluck
er. Mrs. Longbottom's solo deserves
special mention, as it was rendered in
a most charming and artistic manner
She was recalled again and again by the
delighted audience. Indeed the whole
programme was a perfect success.
Miss Blanch Gilman of Los Angeles
is visiting her cousin. Miss Thompson.
The Bendex Club met at their rooms,
61012 street, on Wednesday evening.
The following selections were played
and analysed by Mr.. Bendex: Sonata
Pathetique." op. b. No. s Beethoven:
'Metamoephosen." op. "A, No. 3
Oon); Dance Macabee'' Cor Dance of
Death. The audience was delighted
with the rendition of these selections.
Mrs. w. P. Coleman entertained the
quartet who sang in the Capital City
concert on Thursday evening All who
were present enjoyed themselves
greatly.
The meeting of the Saturday Club yes
terday was a specially interesting one,
the programme being one of unusual ex-
ceIence and all the participants rem
dering their selections artistically. If.
where all did so WELL special mention
could be made of anything, it would be
of the piano solo of Mrs. Elkus, and the
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