The record-union., 1898-01-30

Mr. and Mrs. Laidlaw We're the recip-
tents of many beautiful and useful
presents. At midnight an elab-
orate supper was served, and hearty
toasts were offered to the host and
hostess. The participants in the pleas
ant affair were: Mr.. and Mrs. G.. h.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. James McCaw,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Marshall, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Ford, Mr. and Mrs. w. l.
McCray, DR. c. L. Todd, Miss Nellie
Todd, Miss Gertrude Fraser, S. Eiszler,
Miss S. Cullen, Miss NJ. Baur, W. Bell
mer, Miss A. McCaw, Miss NJ. Pilcovich,
Miss H. Kube, j. A. Laidlaw, Miss M.
McCaw. Master John McCaw, Irene Nc
Cav, K. B. Laidlaw.
The meeting of the Tuesday Literary
Club was held on January 24th in the
clubrooms, 6101a J street The Presi-
dent, Mrs. E. Twitchell, presided. In a
very interesting and comprehensive
manner Mrs. E. B. Purnell lectured on
the lives of Moore and Byron. Sc
lections We're read from the authors Of
the day by different members of the
club. Mrs. H. B. Breckenfeld read a
selection from ''Lalla Rookh' in a very
pleasing manner Miss Sophia Jones
recited a short selection from Byron,
and Mrs. J. H. Seadler in very
charming manner gave recitation
from Byron. Current Topics" will be
the subject for next Tuesdays meet
ing. The different members will read
papers and a discussion will follow ON
the subject, Which has the most pow
er for good-mother or father"
Rabbi Simon and wife returned on
Thursday from San Francisco, after
spending a delightful week with friends.
A delightful surprise party was given
in honor of Miss Lucille Collins at the
residence of w. K. Cothrin, 1226 n
street, on Saturday evening. The young
lady departed yesterday to make her
future home in Council Bluffs. Games
and music We're indulged in until late
hour by the young people. A delicious
supper was served III the dining-room.
At the head of the bountifully spread
table was a. chair and an arch made
of ivy and smilax, and here Miss Lucille
was invited TO sit The following young
people We're present: Lucerne Ransom
Foye Cothrin, Carrie Cothrin, Flofetle
Hodgdon, Monroe Gilman, Carl No
ack, Laura Curtis, Estelle Stephens,
Russell Stephens, Helen Peterson, Ma
bel Peterson, Bryte Peterson, Jim NC
Clatchy. Jed McClatchy, Judson Flint,
Loretta Chapman, Alfred la Roche
Charlie Avis, Alma Eldred.
Miss Hattie Pike entertained the
members Of the Fin de Sicle Whist
Club at her home. 170S P street, ON
Friday evening. After the usual num-
ber of games We're played, dancing and
music were enjoyed until a late hour.
Miss Mamie Small and Win Wait cap
tured the first prize, and MISS Eva
Thomson and Miller Upson the boo
by" Following are the members oi
the club: Misses Ethel Hall, Gwen
Matthews, Blanche Dwinell, kittle
Hoehn. Eva Thomson, Edith Thomson,
Fthyl Parsons Mamie Small, F1ora
Meister. Nellie Uren, Hattie Pike, Flor
once Renick. and Messrs. Frank Mott,
lack Mott, Harry Leonard, VIII want,
CLANS Wahlander. Fred Ellis, Miller Up
son Fred Pearl. Charles D. Baker, Roy
Westlake and Roy Giffen.
Miss Mabel Stevenson of Vac daVille
&c the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. ~
Davis, Of 1850 I street.
Miss Allie Watkins Of Woodland is
visiting Miss Irnie McFarlane OF i1o
Nineteenth street.
NJ and Mrs. John B. Portwood have
,socidad 70 reside permanently in Cali
fo,nia They are at present at Mrs.
Kenne edy's residence, Third ana
e+raats awaiting the completion OF their
beautiful colonial residence in orange
vale. The home will be complete IN
every detail, and Mr.. and Mrs. port
wood will entertain their friends IN
royal manner.
Mr.. and Mrs Howell Lownsberry are
residing at 1920 L street. Mrs. Lowns-
berry will receive her friends on Tues
day afternoons.
Miss Never the teacher of German
and French in the High School, was
suddenly called to San Francisco, ow-
ing to the death of her brother.
lack Daily will not return to Stan
ford until next semester.
II was whist night at the Sutter Club
Thursdav night, and as usual it was
q very pleasant affair. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs and Miss Schaw,
Mrs. Mouser. Mrs Crocker, Mrs. Terry,
Mr Flint. Mr. and Mrs. Sheehan, Mr..
and Mrs. Coleman, Mr.. and Mrs. Holi,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Devlin Mr.. and Mrs. Mil
ler. Mr.. and Mrs. Cox, Mr.. and Mrs.
Whftbeck. Mr.: and Mrs. Steffens, Mr..
and Mrs Osler. Mr.. and Mrs. Stephens,
Mr.. ana Mrs Mott. Mr.. and Mrs. Glow.
Mr. aud Mrs. Cummings. AT lo:oo
repast was spread on the tables in the
dining room.
Another card club has been organ
lied by the young people of Saeramen-
TO- Fhe hostess has the privilege of Sc
lecting any game she desires for that
evening. They were entertained for
the first time at Miss Florence Will
Jams home with the needle game" At
each table there was a dish of needles
and shread provided. The couple
threa ling the largest number of needles
at one table progressed 10 the next one,
and so on. Those who received the
prizes were Miss Jessie Mott and Hal
sey Q. Smith. The members are:
Misses Alice Dray, Florence Williams,
Carolee Wilsey. Minnie Elmer. Edith
Tufts. Jessie Mott. Jeanette Birdsall,
Georgia Carroll. Edith Lynn. Maud
Merkley, Alice Stephenson and Gertie
Wiseman, Messrs. Robert Smith. Halsey