Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-11

Mrs. W. e. Guthrie gave a whist lunch
con Friday.
Mrs Crofoot entertained at luncheon yes
terday in honor of Mrs. Putnam of Boston
Miss Bella Robinson entertained in
formally last week at her studio on Doug
las street.
Miss Flora Webster entertained few
friends yesterday evening in honor of Miss
Law of Henry, ILL.,
Mrs Edward A. Cudahy gave a very
handsome luncheon Thursday for her guest,
Miss Magruder, of St. Louis Covers were
laid for ten.
Eugene Whitmore entertained some little
friends with a box party at the Orpheum
theater yesterday afternoon, chaperoned by
Mrs. Whitmore.
About sixteen members of the Riding club
met Wednesday evening with Miss Higgin-
son and enjoyed delightful drive to the
new golf links, followed by the customary
supper.
Mrs. e. l.. Hoag gave a card party Mon
day afternoon in celebration of her birth
day, on which occasion those fortunate
enough to win prizes were Mesdames Nit
taner, Wigman and Kuenne.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mercer entertained
few friends Wednesday evening at fantan.
Two tables were made up, and the prize,
one of BurneJones' choice pictures, was
awarded to Mrs. Warren Rogers.
The members of the Ladies' Whist club
held their last meeting for the season Tues
day evening, on which occasion their hus-
bands other masculine friends were their
guests. The games were interspersed with
delicious ices.
The class of '99 Of the Deaf and Dumb
institute enjoyed banquet Monday even
ing. The parlors and dining room We're
lavshy decked with flowers. Toasts and
the singing of America, in the sign Ian
guage finished the evening.
An enjoyable church sociable was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Cornett,
2615 North Twentieth street, Thursday even
ing. in connection with the Emmanuel Bap-
tist church. splendid musical program
was rendered by Mrs C. M. Eaton, Misses
Irene Simmons, Rosa Clark, Mabel Black
well, Mrs. A. e. Keables, and Mrs. F. ].
Marts, after which refreshments were
served.
The women of the Wisteria club agreeably
surprised Mrs. H. Matthes at her home, 2212
Capitol avenue, Wednesday afternoon, and
presented her with souvenirs in the shape
of a spoon and a bunch of roses. The Of
ficers of the club for the coming season
which will begin on October IS, are: Mrs.
Dalton Risey president; Mrs. d. ]. OBrien,
vice president, and Mrs. ]. B. Kelkenney,
secretary.
One of the most pleasant affairs of the
week was the musicale given Monday by
Mrs. T. B. Cunning for her niece, Miss
Large of Chicago. An impromptu music
room was arranged in the large hall, and
the effect was unusually pleasing, the young
people on the staircase forming a charming
picture. Dainty refreshments were served
at the conclusion of the eXcellently rend-
cred program, which was enjoyed by about
eighty guests
Last Monday evening Mr.. Edward VIII
lard Getten prepared a most enjoyable sur
prise party at his home in celebration of
Mrs. Getten's birthday. The rooms We're
artisticalry decorated with roses and carna-
tons. On Mrs. Gettens arrival she was
presented with a beautiful sideboard. the
gift of her husband. After partaking of
refreshments the evening was spent in
listening to vocal and instrumental music.
1t was purely a family gathering and the
large number present left at a late hour.
In honor of her sister, Mrs George J.
Putnam of Boston, Mrs. Crttenden Smith
entertained at tea Thursday afternoon from
4 to o'clock. Her beautiful home was
profusely decorated with pink roses, carna-
tons and ferns. Mesdames Putnam and
Smith received the guests in the drawing
room, assisted by Mesdames Hamilton and
Crofoot In the dining room Mrs. Popple-
ton poured tea and Mesdames Kountze and
Chase served ice. Assisting in the dining
rooms were Misses Shiverick, Chandler,
Kountze and Hamilton, After O'Clock
quite a number of men dropped in and
added to the pleasure of the afternoon.