Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-12
SOCIAL EVENTS OF THE LAST WEEK.
People Have Their Hands Full En-
tertnininu MaRonic Guesta

People Have Their Hands Full En-
tertnininE Masonic Guests.
During the last week the social world in
Council Bluffs had its hands full entertaining
the visiting members of the Masonic grand
lodge which left little time for anything else.
The numerous parties that had been planned
for excursions to the Midway to explore it's
many and varied attractions during last
week had to be postponed on account of
the continuous rain. Midway parties prom
ise to be the correct thing this summer
among the younger social set more espe-
cially. A number Of parties are planned
for the opening at Lake Manawa today
provided the weather is propitious. Among
the many functions Of the week the dance
given at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday night
by the members of the Eastern Star in honor
Of the visiting Masons was one of the
pleasantest.
The festivities that annually follow the
High school commencement were brought
to a close Friday night by the reception
Of the High School Alumni association to
the senior class at Handles hall. The hall
was tastefully decorated with palms and the
colors of the class-red, white and blue.
The address of welcome was made by
Charles Mcdonald on behalf of the alumni
and was responded to by ]. Arthur Will
liams, president of the class. During the
forepart Of the evening a musical program
was carried out, in which the Apollo club,
Miss Fanny Brock and Charles Tulleys took
part. Following the serving of refreshments
dancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
Wednesday evening the High school cadets
gave their annual hop in honor Of the
graduating class at Royal Arcanum hall,
which proved a most pleasant affair for the
young people present.
The last week witnessed two marriages in
which the brides were well known teachers
in tho city schools. On Monday afternoon
Mr.. T. Curtis Hicks and Miss Viola r. Dun
can were married at the home OF the brides
sister, Mrs. r. e. O'Hanly on avenue F,
Rev. William S. Barnes of the First Presby-
terrain church officiating. The wedding was
very informal, only the immediate relatives
Of the happy couple being present. The
parlor where the ceremony was performed
was p~rettily decorated with carnations,
roses and smilax. The bride, who is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Duncan
Of Franklin avenue, looked strikingly hand
some in a pale blue gown and carried q
boquet of American beauty roses. TIL
groom is a we'll known business man Of
Neola.- Among the relatives present were
Mrs. ]. w, Hanna of Winfield, Ia, and Mrs
j. BOYD Allen or CoZad, NED, sisters OF the
bride. After the wedding Mr.. and Mrs
Hicks left for the west on their honey.
moon and will be at home to their friends
after June 10 at Nicola.
Wednesday evening Mr.. Thomas p. Trey
nor and Miss Eugene Slyter were married
at their future home, OPT Third avenue, b!
Rev. W.. S. Barnes. About forty relatives
and friends were present and following tn
ceremony light refreshments were served
The parlors were deliberately decorated wit
palms. pink and white roses and carnations
Mr.. and Mrs. Treynor went to housekeepinI
at once.
A very pretty home wedding was tina
Of Mr.. Frank II. Bell and Miss Bertha A
Burns Wednesday evening at the home o
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Copson, on South First street. The cere
mohy was performed by Or. A. II, Carter
only the immediate relatives and a few In
innate friends being present. Thursda,
evening the happy couple were rendered
reception by the groom's parents. Mr.. an
Mrs. J. r. Bell. For the present Mr.. an