, 1899-02-04

cessful lady, securing a cut glass bottl,
OF smelling salts; Mrs. Denig secured
second prize, stocking darner, and Mrs
DurlaCher won the booty, a little dol
man.
900
a new definition of a kiss: The noise
caused when an oyster dropped from
an ~eight-stOry window strikes a stone
sidewalk.
Dincoln's birthday occurring on Sun
day. February 18th, will this year be
observed on the 18th. The old veterans
of the Grand Army will on that even
ing give their annual masquerade ball
at Maennerchor hall. The ladies' of the
w. X. c. will also serve a supper in the
banquet o of the hall on the same
evening.
The Maennerchor sociey will give a
three nights entertainment on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday of next week.
The first will be children's night, the
second evening will be a novelty enter
tainment and the last night will be a
masquerade hop.
900
Wednesday evening a party of about
twenty young folks assembled at the
home of Miss Kittie Quirk and then
proceeded in a body to the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mathison. where
they rendered Mrs. Fred w. George,
jr.. a very pleasant surprise. Mrs.
George left Thursday noon for a visit
in Iowa and her friends having learn
ed of her intention of leaving decided
to enjoy another of the many pleasant
evenings in her company and took this
g of doing so. Mrs. George having
previously been invited to spend the
evening at the Mathison residence.
Cards and games were played, vocal
and instrumental music enlivened the
party and refreshments we're enjoyed. 1t
was a late hour before the party broke
up, each one declaring a most agreeable
evening had been spent and wishing
Mrs. George a safe and pleasant jour
ney.
The ladies of the Episcopal church
met with Mrs. H. l.. Stevens Thursday
afternoon and enjoyed a pleasant time
aside from transacting some business.
Lent begins II week from next
Wednesday, February 18th.
900
Arrangements are progressing nice
Damon Lodge No. 3, Knight OF rytnlas,
at Maennerchor hall on the night Of
February Goth. The ever. is in COM
memoration of the anniversary Of the
order, which occurs on the 18th.
900
Last Saturday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Douglas-Willain entertained a few
friends in honor of their fourteenth
wedding anniversary.
900
Mr.. and Mrs. p. C. Rauner gave a
small company Tuesday evening.
900
Prof. Slosson's last lecture in the
psychology course was delivered last
u,.a-l,r ,-n;,n Tho c,hiant u-aS
Attention and Memory" Owing to
the disagreeable weather, the attend
ance was small. but those who were
present felt amply repaid for the chill
ing wind and snow-braving, for they
were given a are treat.
900
The Clio club will meet on Tuesday
evening of next week with Prof. and
Mrs. Slosson.
The Brownings will be entertained
on Monday evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
Corthell.
! ne any Cdhuy Slub mt WIN '"iS'
Evelyn Corthell this afternoon.
900
And still the sleighing parties con-
tinue. The hack was put on runners
Yesterday for use last evening. a mum
Der of people went to the ball in cut
tiers.
Miss Lucy Cordiner treated the pu-
pills of her school to a sleigh ride last
week.
Miss Estelle Abrams will go TO Den
yer tomorrow noon to remain until the
winter weather is over.
900
"A Boy Wanted" will be presented at
the Opera House next THURSDAY even
ing by the Charles E. Blaney company.
900
When the new father is a~nxiously
waiting for his first born to begin to
talk he little realizes how many ques-
lions the little youngster will ask when
he once gets to going.-Somerville
Journal.
MsKINLEY WILL ACT DECISIVELY.
Announces His Intention of Fixing the